As a result of the strong operational performance in

As a result of the strong operational performance in the fourth quarter of 2018, Dayang has also recorded one
of the highest quarterly profit after tax in our history. This is largely attributable to better cost control,
improved efficiency and streamlined project management. It is also evidently positive that vessel utilisation
came in stronger at 73%in the fourth quarter, compared to a utilisation rate of 51% for the fourth quarter a
year ago. Our fleet utilisation has been gradually improving since the first quarter of 2018 when it was as low
as 27%. We are particularly delighted to note that the synergistic collaboration between Dayang and its
subsidiary, Perdana Petroleum has indeed worked out satisfactorily and this should reinforce our position to
be the leading integrated MCM player.

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B3. Prospects (Cont’d)
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we are optimistic that the strong earnings trend will be sustainable,
premised on our fairly sizable order book of RM3 billion to last us at least until 2023. Notwithstanding the
volatility in oil price, we remain upbeat on the company’s future prospects as Dayang has emerged stronger
after going through one of the most challenging period over the past few years. We are confident that our
balance sheet will continue to be strengthened as the impressive financial performance in 2018 has clearly
demonstrated.
After securing a larger portion of the Pan MCM contracts estimated at RM1.5-2.0 billion from multiple
production sharing contractors in Malaysia this year, Dayang has also started to look at international
expansion to further grow the company.
In November 2018, Dayang together with Gujurly Inzener, its local partner in Turkmenistan, via a joint
venture company, were awarded a contract for the provision of facilities maintenance support for Petronas
Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd. The value of this contract which is estimated to be around USD100 million
covers a three-year period effective from 01 January 2019 to 2021 (with an option to extend for a further
period of one year). This contract is expected to contribute positively to Dayang’s profitability.
As for our subsidiary Perdana Petroleum Berhad (PPB), the proposed debt restructuring scheme with the
financial institutions under the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee (CDRC) of Bank Negara Malaysia is
still in progress. Once this restructuring is finalised, PPB and Dayang Group should emerge stronger than
before. We are hopeful that Dayang will return to its glorious days in the not-too-distant future as we
carefully execute our long-term business plans. The Board will remain vigilant and continue to exercise due
care and prudence in the running and ad ministration of the company’s business.