SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore in partnership for a new installation vessel
Rhea-AI Summary
SBM Offshore (SBFFF) and Solstad Offshore have formed a joint venture that signed a Letter of Intent with a shipyard to order a next‑generation multi‑purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel, targeted for delivery in the first half of 2029.
The vessel will install ocean infrastructure, including FPSOs, supports SBM Offshore’s full lifecycle EPCIO offering, and aims to reduce execution risk. The joint venture will own the vessel, with SBM Offshore holding 49.9% and Solstad Offshore 50.1%; Solstad Shipping will manage it, while SBM Offshore will charter it for projects and allow third‑party charters when available. A financial calendar lists key earnings and AGM dates through May 2027.
Positive
- Joint venture created with Solstad Offshore for a new installation vessel
- Letter of Intent signed to order next‑generation deepwater installation vessel for 1H 2029 delivery
- SBM Offshore holds 49.9% and Solstad Offshore 50.1% in the vessel‑owning joint venture
- SBM Offshore to charter the vessel for its projects, with potential third‑party charters when idle
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | AGM and dividend | Positive | +17.0% | AGM approvals, including CEO reappointment and EUR84M cash dividend declaration. |
| Apr 15 | Share repurchase update | Positive | +17.0% | Details on EUR227M buyback program progress and weekly share repurchases. |
| Feb 04 | Share repurchase update | Positive | +0.1% | Update on EUR141M repurchase program reaching 92.95% completion. |
| Feb 04 | Asset sale | Positive | +0.1% | Completion of US$2.32B FPSO ONE GUYANA sale and US$1.74B debt repayment. |
| Jan 28 | Share repurchase update | Positive | +28.3% | Progress on EUR141.19M buyback program and recent weekly purchases. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news catalysts (AGM, buybacks, asset sale) all coincided with positive next-day moves, contrasting with the current negative pre-news price change.
Over the last six months, SBFFF’s key announcements have included AGM resolutions with a EUR84 million dividend, multiple share repurchase updates, and the US$2.32 billion sale of FPSO ONE GUYANA with repayment of US$1.74 billion project financing. These events saw positive price reactions up to 28.31% within 24 hours. Against this backdrop of supportive capital returns and balance-sheet actions, today’s partnership announcement on a new installation vessel follows a period where news generally aligned with constructive market responses.
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Amsterdam, June 1, 2026
SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore have formed a joint venture, which has entered into a Letter of Intent with a selected shipyard to order a new-build next-generation multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel. The new vessel is targeted for delivery in the first half of 2029.
The new vessel will support the installation of ocean infrastructure, including FPSOs, and reflects the Company’s ambition that ocean infrastructure will contribute to drive a sustainable blue economy.
The new installation vessel builds on the operational success of Normand Installer and the existing partnership combining SBM Offshore’s installation expertise with Solstad Offshore’s track-record of offshore support vessel operations. The vessel features an optimized design to install ocean infrastructure in shallow and deepwater.
Furthermore, a new vessel will enable us to maintain our full lifecycle EPCIO offering and create additional competitive advantages through improved delivery reliability and the integration of more offshore installation work scopes. This will in turn reduce execution risk for our clients and improve predictability of our EPCIO schedule and cost.
The new vessel will be owned by a joint venture company in which SBM Offshore holds a
Corporate Profile
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.
| Financial Calendar | Date | Year | |
| Half Year 2026 Earnings | August 6 | 2026 | |
| Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update | November 12 | 2026 | |
| Full Year 2026 Earnings | February 18 | 2027 | |
| Annual General Meeting | April 7 | 2027 | |
| First Quarter 2027 Trading Update | May 5 | 2027 |
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Wouter Holties
Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Manager
| Phone: | +31 (0)20 236 32 36 |
| E-mail: | wouter.holties@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
Media Relations
Giampaolo Arghittu
Head of External Relations
| Phone: | +31 (0)6 212 62 333 / +39 33 494 79 584 |
| E-mail: | giampaolo.arghittu@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
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Disclaimer
Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management’s current views, expectations and various assumptions regarding the financial and non-financial position of SBM Offshore N.V., anticipated developments and other factors, and involve known and unknown risks, dependencies and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those in such statements. These statements may be identified by words such as ‘expect’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘shall’ and / or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The principal risks which could affect the future operations of SBM Offshore N.V. are described in the ‘Impacts, Risks and Opportunities’ section of the 2025 Annual Report.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and performance of the Company’s business may vary materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements described in this release. SBM Offshore N.V. does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
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