Oceaneering Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings

HOUSTON, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oceaneering International, Inc. today reported record fourth quarter and annual earnings for the periods ended December 31, 2007. Annual earnings increased for the fourth consecutive year.

During the fourth quarter of 2007, on revenue of $481.6 million, Oceaneering generated net income of $45.5 million, or $0.81 per share. During the corresponding period in 2006, Oceaneering reported revenue of $342.4 million and net income of $29.8 million, or $0.54 per share. For the year 2007, Oceaneering reported net income of $180.4 million, or $3.24 per share, on revenue of $1.7 billion. Net income for 2006 was $124.5 million, or $2.26 per share, on revenue of $1.3 billion.

Summary of Results (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, Sept. 30, December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2007 2006 Revenue $481,611 $342,363 $485,424 $1,743,080 $1,280,198 Gross Margin 110,160 75,622 117,513 413,285 296,121 Operating Income 74,184 47,882 85,605 289,623 194,336 Net Income 45,482 29,844 53,853 180,374 124,494 Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.81 $ 0.54 $ 0.96 $ 3.24 $ 2.26 Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares 55,934 55,349 55,821 55,755 54,991

Quarterly net income increased $15.6 million year-over-year and annual net income rose $55.9 million largely as a result of higher operating income performances from Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), Subsea Products, Subsea Projects, and Inspection.

T. Jay Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Results for the fourth quarter and the year were outstanding. We achieved record earnings for the fourth consecutive year. Our earnings growth was driven by our strategic focus on providing services and products to support deepwater and subsea completion activity. Additionally, we benefited from performing Gulf of Mexico hurricane damage projects.

"Four of our oilfield businesses achieved record annual operating income performances. These accomplishments were attributable to demand growth within our offshore oilfield service and product markets, the business expansion strategy we have in place, and exceptional operational execution. The market environment was such that we were able to achieve strong utilization of our assets at favorable prices.

"ROVs achieved record annual results as our average revenue per day-on-hire surpassed the $8,750 mark. Operating income rose 30%. Compared to 2006, our average ROV pricing was up 16% and the number of ROV days on hire grew by 12% as we increased our fleet size and utilization rate.

"Subsea Products operating income rose over 70% in 2007 on increased sales of our specialty subsea products and umbilicals. Operating margin increased from 15% to a record high 18%. We improved OIE product pricing and manufacturing execution through our continuous improvement initiatives. We also benefited from increased throughput and the resolution of 2006 startup problems at our U.S. umbilical manufacturing plant. At year-end our backlog was $338 million.

"Subsea Projects operating income increased more than 55% on the strength of our increased participation in hurricane damage projects in the GOM. We continued to benefit from excellent pricing and utilization for our vessel and diving assets. Additionally, during the year we profited from adding a second saturation diving system, upgrading one of our deepwater vessels, and chartering two dynamically positioned vessels and a barge.

"Inspection achieved record financial results due to increased demand in all of the geographic markets we serve and our success in selling more value-added services and improving pricing. Operating income grew by over 50%.

"During the year we invested approximately $234 million, including $122 million to upgrade and increase the size of our ROV fleet and $66 million to expand our Subsea Products manufacturing and rental service capabilities. These capital investments position Oceaneering for increased profitability in the years ahead. At year-end our debt-to-capitalization was 18% and we remain committed to using our resources to continue our growth strategy.

"Our fourth quarter performance included anomalies reported in two of our business segments. Subsea Products operating income margin declined to 14% from the 21% achieved in the third quarter as we had to re-manufacture an umbilical in the U.K., which initially failed to meet specifications. Additionally, margin was eroded by an umbilical job in Brazil, awarded in 2005 but delayed by the customer until 2007. The contract for this job did not contain adequate protection against escalation in raw material costs and the devaluation of the Dollar over the longer-than-anticipated contract period. Variation orders to increase the sales price for these jobs have been submitted; however, there can be no assurance that these requests will be approved by the customers. Mobile Offshore Production Systems reported an operating loss as we incurred $2.8 million of costs to mobilize the Ocean Pensador from the U.S. to Southeast Asia. We moved the tanker to better position it in the market place. It is now closer to several shipyards capable of modifying it, either for us or another company should we choose to sell it.

"During 2008 we expect to benefit from our 2006 and 2007 Subsea Products investments, which increased our manufacturing capacity and rental service capabilities. For ROVs, we anticipate continued pricing improvement and expansion of our fleet to meet rising customer demand. Subsea Projects operating income is projected to decline as we foresee decreasing demand for our shallow-water vessel and diving services as hurricane damage projects near completion. Additionally, four of our six company-owned vessels will be temporarily out of service during the year undergoing mandatory regulatory drydock inspections.

"We continue to project record EPS for 2008 in the range of $3.50 to $3.80. We anticipate the 2008 growth in EPS will be led by operating income improvements in Subsea Products and ROVs. For the first quarter of 2008, we are forecasting EPS of $0.65 to $0.75. This is consistent with our historical quarterly earnings percentage distribution, as our first quarter EPS performance has been the lowest quarter in each of the past six years and usually lower than the fourth quarter of the previous year.

"Looking beyond 2008, we anticipate demand for our deepwater services and products will continue to rise and, consequently, believe our business prospects for the next several years are excellent."

Statements in this press release that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not historical fact, are forward looking. The forward-looking statements in this press release include the statements concerning Oceaneering's: assessment that its 2007 capital investments position Oceaneering for increased profitability in the years ahead; expectation of achieving the estimated record EPS range in 2008; anticipation that 2008 earnings growth will be led by operating income improvements in Subsea Products and ROVs and the factors expected to result in those improvements; projection that Subsea Projects operating income in 2008 will decline and the factors expected to cause the decline; forecasted first quarter and full-year 2008 EPS ranges; and anticipation that demand for its deepwater services and products will continue to rise and belief that its business prospects for the next several years are excellent. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on current information and expectations of Oceaneering that involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties related to: industry conditions; prices of crude oil and natural gas; Oceaneering's ability to obtain and the timing of new projects; and changes in competitive factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual outcomes could vary materially from those indicated. These and other risks are more fully described in Oceaneering's latest annual report on Form 10-K and its other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense and aerospace industries.

For further information, please contact Jack Jurkoshek, Director Investor Relations, Oceaneering International, Inc., 11911 FM 529, Houston, Texas 77041; Telephone 713-329-4670; Fax 713-329-4653; http://www.oceaneering.com/. A live webcast of the Company's earnings release conference call, scheduled for February 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, can be heard at http://www.companyboardroom.com/ (enter ticker OII).

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Dec. 31, 2007 Dec. 31, 2006 (in thousands) ASSETS Current Assets (including cash and cash equivalents of $27,110 and $26,228) $ 670,569 $ 523,645 Net Property and Equipment 638,107 523,707 Other Assets 222,764 194,670 TOTAL ASSETS $1,531,440 $1,242,022 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities $ 338,975 $ 279,706 Long-term Debt 200,000 194,000 Other Long-term Liabilities 77,155 71,552 Shareholders' Equity 915,310 696,764 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,531,440 $1,242,022 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2007 2006 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenue $481,611 $342,363 $485,424 $1,743,080 $1,280,198 Cost of Services and Products 371,451 266,741 367,911 1,329,795 984,077 Gross Margin 110,160 75,622 117,513 413,285 296,121 Selling, General and Administrative Expense 35,976 27,740 31,908 123,662 101,785 Income from Operations 74,184 47,882 85,605 289,623 194,336 Interest Income 630 470 316 1,198 730 Interest Expense (3,831) (3,470) (4,400) (15,333) (12,920) Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net 767 1,336 1,022 4,030 12,051 Other Income (Expense), net (1,778) (902) (69) (2,020) (3,302) Income before income taxes 69,972 45,316 82,474 277,498 190,895 Provision for Income Taxes 24,490 15,472 28,621 97,124 66,401 Net Income $ 45,482 $ 29,844 $ 53,853 $ 180,374 $ 124,494 Diluted Earnings per Share $ 0.81 $ 0.54 $ 0.96 $ 3.24 $ 2.26 Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents 55,934 55,349 55,821 55,755 54,991

The above Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements

of Income should be read in conjunction with the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. SEGMENT INFORMATION For the Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, 2007 2006 2007 ($ in thousands) Remotely Operated Vehicles Revenue $ 145,945 $ 113,867 $ 141,887 Gross margin $ 47,563 $ 36,265 $ 45,712 Operating income $ 40,259 $ 31,387 $ 39,815 Operating margin % 28% 28% 28% Days available 19,024 16,995 18,779 Utilization 87% 86% 88% Subsea Products Revenue $ 154,569 $ 99,184 $ 145,186 Gross margin $ 33,568 $ 22,663 $ 40,172 Operating income $ 21,421 $ 15,255 $ 29,786 Operating margin % 14% 15% 21% Backlog $ 338,000 $ 359,000 $ 344,000 Subsea Projects Revenue $ 73,088 $ 32,527 $ 82,989 Gross margin $ 28,362 $ 11,477 $ 31,118 Operating income $ 26,253 $ 10,057 $ 28,954 Operating margin % 36% 31% 35% Inspection Revenue $ 58,667 $ 47,520 $ 58,182 Gross margin $ 8,886 $ 6,781 $ 10,483 Operating income $ 5,000 $ 3,149 $ 6,752 Operating margin % 9% 7% 12% Mobile Offshore Production Systems Revenue $ 11,260 $ 14,477 $ 13,366 Gross margin $ (31)$ 5,380 $ 3,049 Operating income (loss) $ (315)$ 5,030 $ 2,657 Operating margin % -3% 35% 20% Advanced Technologies Revenue $ 38,082 $ 34,788 $ 43,814 Gross margin $ 5,016 $ 6,062 $ 7,425 Operating income $ 1,365 $ 3,786 $ 4,139 Operating margin % 4% 11% 9% Unallocated Expenses Gross margin $ (13,204)$ (13,006)$ (20,446) Operating income $ (19,799)$ (20,782)$ (26,498) TOTAL Revenue $ 481,611 $ 342,363 $ 485,424 Gross margin $ 110,160 $ 75,622 $ 117,513 Operating income $ 74,184 $ 47,882 $ 85,605 Operating margin % 15% 14% 18% SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION Capital expenditures, including acquisitions $ 55,778 $ 59,496 $ 66,504 Depreciation and amortization $ 25,110 $ 21,517 $ 24,534 For the Year Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2007 2006 ($ in thousands) Remotely Operated Vehicles Revenue $ 531,381 $ 410,256 Gross margin $ 168,322 $ 129,929 Operating income $ 144,242 $ 111,022 Operating margin % 27% 27% Days available 72,880 66,155 Utilization 87% 85% Subsea Products Revenue $ 521,937 $ 364,510 Gross margin $ 133,285 $ 81,380 Operating income $ 92,804 $ 53,645 Operating margin % 18% 15% Backlog $ 338,000 $ 359,000 Subsea Projects Revenue $ 257,752 $ 155,046 Gross margin $ 100,577 $ 65,119 Operating income $ 92,841 $ 59,585 Operating margin % 36% 38% Inspection Revenue $ 219,686 $ 169,014 Gross margin $ 37,195 $ 28,501 Operating income $ 22,749 $ 14,946 Operating margin % 10% 9% Mobile Offshore Production Systems Revenue $ 50,103 $ 52,931 Gross margin $ 12,443 $ 17,136 Operating income (loss) $ 11,048 $ 16,001 Operating margin % 22% 30% Advanced Technologies Revenue $ 162,221 $ 128,441 Gross margin $ 25,561 $ 19,862 Operating income $ 14,458 $ 11,585 Operating margin % 9% 9% Unallocated Expenses Gross margin $ (64,098) $ (45,806) Operating income $ (88,519) $ (72,448) TOTAL Revenue $1,743,080 $1,280,198 Gross margin $ 413,285 $ 296,121 Operating income $ 289,623 $ 194,336 Operating margin % 17% 15% SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION Capital expenditures, including acquisitions $ 233,795 $ 193,842 Depreciation and amortization $ 93,776 $ 80,456