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ENGINEERING 
EXPERTISE, 
EXPERTLY 
DELIVERED

Annual report and accounts 2019

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ANNUAL REPORT  
AND ACCOUNTS 2019

ENGINEERING 
EXPERTISE,  
EXPERTLY  
DELIVERED

We design, build, manage and 
maintain infrastructure for the energy 
industries. Our comprehensive and 
tailored service offering covers each 
stage of the project life cycle and a 
variety of commercial models, giving 
our clients the flexibility they need. 

Engineering expertise, expertly 
delivered, is at the heart of everything 
we do. Our engineering excellence 
enables us to design and build best- 
in-class energy facilities that are 
engineered for safety and efficiency.

Highlights
A good set of results that reflect  
solid operational performance

Revenue

EBITDA1,2

US$5,530m US$559m

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
US$5,829 million

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
US$671 million

Business performance 
net profit1,3

Reported net profit3

US$276m US$73m

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
US$353 million

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
US$64 million

Full year dividend per share

Diluted earnings per share1,3

38.0 cents

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
38.0 cents

80.4 cents

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
102.3 cents

Free cash flow4

Return on 
capital employed1,5

US$138m 23.3%

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
US$921 million

Year ended 31 December 2018: 
26.2%

Backlog6

US$7.4bn

As at 31 December 2018: 
US$9.6 billion

1  Business performance before exceptional items and certain re-measurements. This measures 

underlying business performance.

2  Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is calculated as operating profit, 
including the share of net profit of associates and joint ventures, adjusted to add back charges for 
depreciation and amortisation (see A3 in Appendix A to the consolidated financial statements).
3  Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders, as reported in the consolidated income statement.
4  Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows generated from operating activities and investing activities, 
less interest paid and amounts received from non-controlling interests (see A6 in Appendix A to the 
consolidated financial statements).

5  Return on capital employed (ROCE) is calculated as EBITA (earnings before interest, tax and 
amortisation, calculated as EBITDA less depreciation) divided by average capital employed 
(see A8 in Appendix A to the consolidated financial statements).

6   Backlog consists of: the estimated revenue attributable to the uncompleted portion of Engineering  

& Construction operating segment contracts; and, with regard to Engineering & Production Services, 
the estimated revenue attributable to the lesser of the remaining term of the contract and five years. 
The Group uses this key performance indicator as a measure of the visibility of future revenue.

What’s in this report?

02

Petrofac at a glance

“ Our diverse client portfolio includes 
many of the world’s leading integrated, 
independent and national oil and gas, 
and renewable energy companies”

06-08

Group Chief Executive’s statement

“ Committed to our strategy of 
delivering best-in-class execution 
for our clients”

Strategic Report
02  At a glance

04  Chairman’s statement

06  Group Chief Executive’s review

09  Engineering expertise case studies

18  Our leadership team

20  Market outlook

22  Our business model

24  Our strategy at a glance

26  Key performance indicators

28  Risk management

30  Principal risks and uncertainties

35  Viability statement

36  Segmental overview

42  Financial review

46  Corporate responsibility

Governance
68  Chairman’s introduction

70  Board of Directors 

72  Corporate Governance report

80  Nominations Committee report

83  Audit Committee report

88  Compliance and Ethics Committee report

90  Directors’ remuneration report

109  Directors’ statements

Financial statements
110  Group financial statements

111  Independent auditor’s report

118  Consolidated income statement

119  Consolidated statement of other 

comprehensive income

120  Consolidated balance sheet

121  Consolidated statement of cash flows

122  Consolidated statement of changes in equity

123  Notes to the consolidated financial statements

174  Appendices

178  Company financial statements

179  Company income statement

179  Company statement of other 

comprehensive income

180  Company balance sheet

181  Company statement of cash flows

182  Company statement of changes in equity

183  Notes to the Company financial statements

195  Shareholder information

196  Glossary

68-109

Governance at Petrofac

Read more at
www.petrofac.com

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTAT A GLANCE

A LEADING INTERNATIONAL 
SERVICE PROVIDER TO THE 
ENERGY INDUSTRY

Our diverse client portfolio includes many of 
the world’s leading integrated, independent 
and national oil and gas, and renewable 
energy companies

Our purpose
We enable our clients  
to meet the world’s 
evolving energy needs

Our vision 
To be the preferred 
services partner to the 
energy industry

Our strategy 
Best-in-class delivery 
that positions us for 
growth and enhances 
returns

Petrofac in numbers

31

Offices worldwide

Our services

41%

In-country value expenditure on local 
goods and services (see page 64)

11,500

Employees worldwide

38

Year track record

80

Nationalities

Oil and 
gas development  
and production

Oil and gas  
processing  
facilities

02

Storage and  
pipelines

Refining and  
petrochemicals

Offshore  
production

Offshore  
wind

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsENGINEERING &  
CONSTRUCTION 

ENGINEERING & 
PRODUCTION SERVICES

INTEGRATED ENERGY 
SERVICES

The Engineering & Construction (E&C) division 
delivers onshore and offshore engineering, 
procurement, construction, installation and 
commissioning services. Lump-sum turnkey is 
the predominant commercial model used, but 
we also offer our clients the flexibility of other 
models, such as services on a reimbursable 
basis, through our engineering, procurement 
and construction management (EPCm) business. 
Our services encompass both greenfield and 
brownfield developments. 

Highlights of the year 
 — Four major projects entered the 

commissioning phase

 — Steady progress delivering our portfolio 

of projects 

 — Decline in profitability reflects project phasing 

and mix

 — New order intake of US$2.1 billion (2018: 

US$4.4 billion, including EPCm). Awards secured 
in Algeria, Oman and the Netherlands 

The Engineering & Production Services (EPS) 
division brings together our services’ capability 
across brownfield projects and operations, 
greenfield projects through concept, feasibility 
and front-end engineering and full project 
delivery as well as a range of operations, 
maintenance and engineering services for 
onshore and offshore projects.

Highlights of the year 
 — Good results, with growth in projects offset by a 

decline in contract margins 

 — New order intake of US$1.0 billion (2018: 

US$0.7 billion) 

 — Several awards and contract extensions in core 

and growth geographies and markets 

 — Completed a bolt-on acquisition of W&W Energy 
Services, providing an entry-level platform in the 
attractive Permian basin in the US

Integrated Energy Services (IES) is Petrofac’s 
upstream oil and gas business, providing an 
integrated service for clients under flexible 
commercial models that are aligned with their 
requirements. These range from Production 
Enhancement Contracts (PECs) and traditional 
equity upstream investment models including 
both Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) 
and concession agreements. Our projects 
cover upstream developments – both 
greenfield and brownfield – and related energy 
infrastructure projects. 

Highlights of the year 
 — Contribution to the Group results further reduced 

reflecting prior year asset disposals 

 — Signed agreement to sell remaining 51% 

of Mexican operations 

 — Increase in underlying net profit 

Revenue

US$4,475m

(2018: US$4,713m) 

EBITDA

US$412m

(2018: US$458m) 

Revenue

US$889m

(2018: US$853m) 

EBITDA

US$51m

(2018: US$68m) 

Revenue

US$195m

(2018: US$282m) 

EBITDA

US$99m

(2018: US$160m) 

Business performance net profit

Business performance net profit

Business performance net profit

US$278m

(2018: US$338m) 

US$32m

(2018: US$43m) 

US$12m

(2018: US$39m) 

Employees

6,650

Employees

4,050

Employees

550

(as at 31 December 2019)

(as at 31 December 2019)

(as at 31 December 2019)

80%  

% of revenue

16%  

% of revenue

4%  

% of revenue

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTCHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

René Médori
Non-executive Chairman

CORE TO THE 
PETROFAC 
OFFERING IS 
THE GROUP’S 
DISTINCTIVE, 
DELIVERY-
FOCUSED 
CULTURE.

Highlights
 — In 2019 the Board oversaw several initiatives 
to refine our culture further and link it more 
directly to the way the Group is managed. 
We defined a new purpose, introduced a new 
Workforce Forum, and increased our focus 
on the environmental, social and governance 
(ESG) agenda.

 — The underlying financial and operational 

performance in 2019 was also reassuring. 
By enabling our clients to meet the world’s 
evolving energy needs, we believe the long-term 
fundamentals for Petrofac are robust.

If we look at those factors that fell 

within our direct control, 2019 
brought very many positives. 
We made solid progress on our 
three strategic objectives of 

best-in-class delivery, positioning 
for growth, and enhancing returns. 
We defined a new vision and purpose, 
further enhanced our systems of 
governance and increased our focus 
on environment and sustainability 
matters, introduced a wide range 
of people-related initiatives, and 
continued to deliver healthy margins.

However, the ongoing Serious Fraud 
Office inquiry continued to cast a 
shadow. Despite strong client support 
across our portfolio, early 2019 
brought significant business impact 
in both Iraq and Saudi Arabia, which 
dampened our overall performance 
and impacted on our new order 
intake. We also saw delays in E&C 
tendering processes in the second 
half of 2019, which further impacted 
our new order intake for the year.

Nonetheless, with a respectable 
win rate in many core markets, and 
further progress in adjacent markets, 
we remain well-positioned for 2020. 
Despite the continuing uncertainties 
within the wider energy sector, we are 
encouraged by an improving market 
outlook and have a busy tendering 
pipeline. Consequently we believe 

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the longer-term prospects for Petrofac 
also remain favourable.

Dividend
We reported good financial results 
for 2019, underpinned by solid 
operational performance across the 
business. We delivered a reported 
net profit attributable to Petrofac 
Limited shareholders of US$73 million 
and business performance net profit 
of US$276 million.

In view of the above, we are 
proposing a final dividend of 25.3 
cents per share. Together with the 
interim dividend of 12.7 cents per 
share, this gives a total dividend 
for the year of 38.0 cents per share.

Our performance
We made good progress on all of our 
2019 commitments and, in particular, 
our three strategic objectives.

A priority for the year was to make 
further headway in our transition 
back to a capital-light business 
model. We announced an agreement 
to divest the remaining 51% of our 
Mexican operations. This transaction, 
which is expected to complete during 
2020, will further strengthen our 
balance sheet.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsIn terms of growth, we continued to 
build our offshore wind credentials 
and established an entry-level 
position in the US onshore operations 
and maintenance market with 
the acquisition of W&W Energy 
Services. Meanwhile, our sharp 
focus on best-in-class delivery 
ensured we continued to improve 
our cost-competitiveness and 
further our reputation for delivering 
challenging projects.

A particular highlight was the 
development of and progress 
made on our digitalisation strategy. 
The initial group of concepts 
and innovation projects that we 
highlighted during 2018 have been 
accelerated into action. As well as 
enabling the Company to work faster, 
smarter, more predictably and more 
safely, in some cases these have 
also enabled us to extend our service 
offering to clients, where our concepts 
have been well received and initial 
feedback has been encouraging. 

In light of the increasing focus 
among our stakeholders, we also 
strengthened our focus on ESG 
matters, and expect to make a related 
set of commitments during 2020. 
Meanwhile, focus on enhancing our 
compliance culture continued, with 
our Chief Compliance Officer further 
expanding his team and issuing 
an updated version of our Code 
of Conduct.

Maintaining a strong Board  
for the future
The composition of the Board is a 
key consideration. In this regard we 
were delighted to welcome Francesca 
Di Carlo as a Non-executive Director 
during 2019, who adds further to 
the diversity of the Board and brings 
strong experience and an extensive 
background encompassing corporate 
finance operations, strategy, audit 
and human resources. Further details 
on her appointment are set out 
on pages 80 and 81.

Enhancing our systems  
of governance
The foundation of Petrofac’s success 
is its distinctive, delivery-focused 
culture and, in 2019, we oversaw 
several initiatives to refine this culture 
and link it more directly with the way 
the Group is run.

Overall, the Group benefits from a 
strong, diverse, multi-disciplinary 
Board, with a good ratio of Non-
executive to Executive Directors, 
and a level of diversity for the 
wider Company to aspire towards. 
We work extremely well together and 
benefit from an inclusive, open and 
supportive dialogue.

We also believe that the tone of 
the organisation originates in the 
Boardroom. We therefore aim to 
lead by example, and see that we all 
have both individual and collective 
responsibility to live up to our values: 
safe, ethical, innovative, responsive, 
quality and cost conscious, and driven 
to deliver. 

In accordance with good governance, 
we are disciplined in evaluating the 
performance of the Board itself and 
during 2019 we appointed an external 
third party to assist us with a formal 
external evaluation. The details of this 
process and the outcomes are set out 
on page 74 and 75.

During the year, we took the 
opportunity to revisit and refresh 
our vision and, in accordance with 
the requirements of the revised UK 
Corporate Governance Code (UK 
Code), establish a new outward-
looking purpose for the Group, which 
links our own future with the world’s 
evolving energy needs. We also 
ensure that our new vision and 
purpose are aligned with our culture 
and, importantly, are explicitly linked 
with our values, and a set of newly 
defined behaviours. These are being 
embedded in the way we manage 
and develop our people, which is also 
an example of the pace of change 
evident in our people and talent 
agenda in the year. 

Staying close to the inner 
workings of the Group
With so much happening across the 
Group, it is important that the Board’s 
knowledge of Petrofac extends well 
beyond the boardroom and that we 
have insights into the realities of the 
everyday business.

Each year, at least one of our Board 
meetings takes place in an operational 
location, and we make a point of 
experiencing our business first 
hand. In 2019, the Board visited our 
operational hub in Sharjah, and three 
sites in Oman. This allowed us to 
meet with our contractors, partners, 
clients and investors, and speak with 
the project teams and some of our 
graduates. Further details of this visit 
are set out on pages 78.

A significant development for Petrofac 
during 2019 was the creation of a 
new Workforce Forum. Using the 
framework set out in the UK Code, 
this Forum meets twice a year and 
comprises 12 diverse employee 
representatives from across the 
Group. This gives me and my fellow 
Non-executive Directors another 
opportunity to hear directly from our 
employees, and allows us to better 
understand their ideas, concerns and 
perspective, plus what it is about 
Petrofac that motivates and engages 
them. Details of the process taken to 
establish this Workforce Forum are set 
out on page 78.

A year of transition
For 2020, we see an improving 
market outlook and a busy tendering 
pipeline. We have good visibility of the 
projects that are likely to be awarded 
during the year and, while there is 
always uncertainty over timing, we 
expect to deliver a decent win rate 
that positions us for growth over 
the medium term. Guided by our 
new vision and purpose, progress 
on our digitalisation strategy, 
and focus on efficiency, we also 
expect to continue to improve our 
operational effectiveness.

Given our dependence on the 
ethos and quality of our people, 
succession planning across all 
levels of the business will continue 
to be a key focus for the Board 
during 2020. We will also expect to 
see developments relating to our 
sustainability and ESG strategy over 
the coming months and, having set 
the tone and direction from the top, 
we expect to see a greater focus 
on diversity and inclusion across 
the Group.

Finally, I want to thank all our 
employees for their continued 
commitment. As ever, I would like to 
reiterate the Board’s support of Group 
Chief Executive Ayman Asfari and his 
leadership team. It is encouraging to 
see how hard everyone is working to 
deliver on our collective commitments 
and position the Group for success 
over the longer term.

René Médori
Non-executive Chairman
25 February 2020

05

“ A significant development 
for Petrofac during 2019 
was the creation of a new 
Workforce Forum. Using 
the framework set out in 
the UK Code, this Forum 
meets twice a year and 
comprises 12 diverse 
employee representatives 
from across the Group.  
This gives me and my 
fellow Non-executive 
Directors another 
opportunity to hear directly 
from our employees, 
and allows us to better 
understand their ideas, 
concerns and perspective, 
plus what it is about 
Petrofac that motivates 
and engages them”

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTGROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW

Ayman Asfari
Group Chief Executive

COMMITTED  
TO OUR 
STRATEGY  
OF DELIVERING 
BEST-IN-CLASS 
EXECUTION 
FOR OUR 
CLIENTS

Highlights
 — Another year of solid operational delivery. 
We made progress on several challenging 
projects, including significant completions, 
and our safety record was excellent. A definite 
highlight for the year is our digitalisation 
programme, which has strong momentum and is 
starting to create real value for both Petrofac and 
our clients. 

 — We are now recognised as a well-established 

downstream player and continue to bid 
actively on several sizeable petrochemical 
projects. Similarly, with the award of a second 
HKZ platform and our appointment on the 
Seagreen project in the UK North Sea, we 
extended our offshore wind credentials, and are 
optimistic about the potential for concentrated 
solar projects.

06

2019 was a mixed year for Petrofac 
and our shareholders.

Although we were successful 
in delivering on our strategy, 
developments in early February 
2019, relating to the ongoing Serious 
Fraud Office inquiry, impacted 
us significantly. As a result, we 
lost an estimated US$3 billion in 
anticipated new orders. Delays in 
tendering awards in the E&C business 
compounded the situation. 

Despite these challenges, we have 
good visibility for 2020, and are 
well-positioned for a recovery in new 
orders and future growth. 

I therefore look ahead to 2020 as 
a year of transition, in which we 
put past challenges behind us, and 
position the Group for a recovery in 
new orders and growth.

There was much that we did 
exceptionally well in 2019. 
Across each of our three strategic 
priorities, we made solid progress. 
Having agreed an outward-looking 
purpose and revisited our vision, we 
also have a real sense of confidence 
about Petrofac’s strong market 
positioning and future prospects.

Progress on our strategy: 
best-in-class delivery
It is important to acknowledge and 
celebrate another year of solid 
operational delivery.

We made progress on several 
challenging projects, including 
significant completions, and 
our safety record was excellent. 
A definite highlight for the year is our 
digitalisation programme, which has 
strong momentum and is starting to 
create real value for both Petrofac 
and our clients. As well as helping 
us to work smarter, faster and safer, 
this will enable us to introduce new 
income-generating services in the 
years ahead.

Looking ahead to 2020, there is 
significant business transformation 
work to continue, including the 
relocation of more back office 
functions and the deployment of more 
cloud-based systems. These will 
further improve our agility and cost-
competitiveness.

Progress on our strategy: 
position for growth
A shortfall in sales for 2019 should 
not obscure the broader progress we 
are making in positioning Petrofac 

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsfor growth in adjacent markets and 
complementary geographies.

the growing proportion of our 
business coming from renewables.

We are now recognised as a well-
established downstream player and 
continue to bid actively on several 
sizeable petrochemical projects. 
Similarly, with the award of a second 
HKZ platform and our appointment 
on the Seagreen project in the UK 
North Sea, we extended our offshore 
wind credentials, and are optimistic 
about the potential for concentrated 
solar projects.

In terms of complementary 
geographies, extending our business 
in the US has been a strategic 
priority for EPS for several years. 
In the Permian Basin, in particular, 
as operators become more mature 
and as the market share of major oil 
companies expands, they are actively 
looking for the type of sophisticated 
integrated engineering, operations 
and maintenance offer that Petrofac 
delivers elsewhere in the world. 
Our bolt-on acquisition of W&W 
Energy Services now gives us a low-
risk, entry position into this basin, 
and will act as a platform for growth.

Progress on our strategy: 
enhance returns
For 2019, a focus was to continue 
to divest our non-core assets and, 
in September 2019, we agreed to sell 
the remaining 51% of our Mexican 
operations to our minority partner. 
We expect this to complete during 
2020. We ended the year with a net 
cash position. 

We continue to deliver sector-leading 
margins and, despite some new 
awards coming from more competitive 
geographies such as Abu Dhabi 
and India, we are confident we will 
maintain this position. 

Going forward, the clear intention is 
to remain a cost-efficient, capital-light 
business. Meanwhile, the strength of 
our balance sheet gives us latitude to 
invest as necessary in the business 
and our people. 

A clear vision for the future, a 
strong sense of purpose, and 
real differentiation 
Behind the scenes, we gave 
considerable thought to the way the 
Group is positioned for the future. 
The clearest manifestation is in our 
revised vision statement, which is to 
be the preferred services partner to 
the energy industry. This reflects our 
commitment to cost-competitiveness 
and best-in-class delivery. It also 
shifts the emphasis wider than oil 
and gas and specifically to energy 
more broadly, taking into account 

The same sentiments are reflected in 
our new purpose, and the role we see 
for ourselves in enabling our clients 
to meet the world’s evolving energy 
needs. At the same time, we have 
been developing a new environmental, 
social and governance strategy, 
which will be presented to the Board 
in May 2020. We have underpinned 
our commitment in this area with 
the creation of a new Head of 
Sustainability role, and, in early 2020 
we also appointed a Group Director 
of Communications and Sustainability 
to the Executive Committee, reflecting 
the importance we place on this area.

Our three outlined strategic priorities 
outlined will remain constant for 
the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, 
a clear differentiator is our long-
standing commitment to local 
delivery, developing local talent and 
creating in-country value. I know 
this to be a growing priority for our 
clients, and it is becoming ever more 
deeply embedded in the way we think 
and work.

Rebuilding our order backlog 
Overall, new order intake for 
the year of US$3.2 billion was 
disappointing, for the reasons I have 
previously outlined.

Nonetheless, we were pleased by 
the new business successes we did 
enjoy during 2019. EPS secured more 
than US$1.0 billion of awards and 
extensions (up from US$0.7 billion in 
2018). In E&C, significant wins include 
the Ain Tsila Development Project 
in Algeria and the Mabrouk Project 
in Oman.

As we enter 2020, we are encouraged 
by an improving market outlook 
and a busy tendering pipeline, with 
US$37 billion of bid opportunities 
scheduled for award over the course 
of the year in both core and growth 
markets; and US$1.8 billion of awards 
already secured in the first two 
months of the year. 

Investing in our people and 
maintaining our bench 
strength 
Another 2019 highlight was the 
creation of our new Workforce Forum 
which, alongside the PetroVoices 
survey, enables us to keep in touch 
with employee attitudes and address 
any issues. We also introduced a 
programme of new training and career 
development initiatives, as discussed 
on pages 57 and 58.

OUR VISION AND VALUES

The Board approved a defined purpose for the Group during 2019. 
At the same time, the opportunity was taken to revisit and refresh 
our vision statement, ensuring that this is aligned with our culture. 
The Board recognises that having a defined purpose and vision, with 
values and supporting behaviours that are embedded within the 
organisation, and that are aligned with the agreed strategy, can help 
to create a culture that optimises performance and delivers long-
term results. These are detailed further on page 2.

OUR VALUES

At the heart of everything we do are the six Petrofac values that 
guide our decisions and behaviours. We are proud to live by 
our values and expect the same of everyone who works with or 
for Petrofac.

SAFE

ETHICAL

INNOVATIVE

RESPONSIVE

QUALITY AND COST CONSCIOUS

DRIVEN TO DELIVER

EXPANDING ON OUR  
EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS

TAKES OWNERSHIP

BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTEGRITY

COLLABORATES WITH PURPOSE

DRIVES POSITIVE CHANGE

COACHES, DEVELOPS AND EMPOWERS

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTMeanwhile, we have already begun 
our graduate programme for the 2020 
intake and, to help meet our diversity 
aspirations, are aiming for at least 
35% to be women. We will select the 
most promising candidates from our 
core and growth markets, and deliver 
expert training through the Petrofac 
Academy, coupled with on-the-
job training.

Whilst Group revenues are expected 
to decrease in 2020, we will continue 
to invest in maintaining our bench 
strength and technical capability, which 
will position Petrofac for a recovery in 
new orders in 2020 and future growth.

Solid foundations for 
long-term growth
Looking a little further out, I am 
confident that the right conditions 
are returning for Petrofac to prosper.

Drivers for growth in our core markets 
include a determination by nations 
to invest in their local economies 
and capture more of the value chain, 
and more emphasis by clients on 
developing gas resources. In addition, 
as our clients across the globe 
consider and respond to the world’s 
evolving energy needs, I believe the 
transferable skills we have already 
demonstrated in renewables will 
position us to be well placed to assist.

Thanks to the measures we have 
taken on our culture, and our 
emphasis on operational excellence, 
I believe we have a platform for 
recovery and growth.

Ultimately it is our people who are the 
key to Petrofac’s distinctive, delivery-
focused culture. In a challenging 
year, I have been heartened by the 

hard work, commitment and loyalty 
shown by everyone. I therefore extend 
my deepest thanks to the entire 
workforce, and outline our continued 
commitment and focus on our 
people agenda.

I would also like to thank our 
Chairman René Médori and my fellow 
Board members for their counsel, 
challenge and support during the year, 
and look forward to working with them 
as we transition the Group for growth 
and future prosperity.

Ayman Asfari
Group Chief Executive
25 February 2020

GROUP CHIEF 
EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW
CONTINUED

“ Another 2019 highlight 
was the creation of the 
new Workforce Forum 
which, alongside the 
PetroVoices survey, 
enables us to keep in 
touch with employee 
attitudes and address 
any issues. We also 
introduced a programme 
of new training and 
career development 
initiatives”

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsENGINEERING EXPERTISE, 
EXPERTLY DELIVERED

BEST-IN-
CLASS TRACK  
RECORD OF 
SAFE, RELIABLE 
AND INNOVATIVE 
EXECUTION BUILT 
OVER SEVERAL  
DECADES

COST EFFECTIVE AND LOCAL 
DELIVERY MODEL WITH A STRONG 
FOCUS ON IN-COUNTRY VALUE

EXPERT AND EXPERIENCED 
WORKFORCE, SUPPORTED BY OUR 
ENGINEERING EXPERTISE AND 
ABILITY TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN 
THE INDUSTRY’S BEST TALENT

LEADING PRESENCE IN SOME 
OF THE WORLD’S MOST 
RESILIENT MARKETS

TRUSTED PARTNER TO A 
DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF 
CLIENTS, THROUGH A FLEXIBLE 
OFFERING OF SERVICES AND 
COMMERCIAL MODELS

STRONG BALANCE SHEET AND 
LIQUIDITY, WITH A DISCIPLINED 
APPROACH TO CAPITAL 
ALLOCATION AND BIDDING

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AL TAWEELAH ALUMINA 
REFINERY, ABU DHABI
THE VALUE OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Duration 2013 – 2019
Client
Location Khalifa Industrial Zone, 

Emirates Global Aluminium

Scope

Engineering, 
Procurement and 
Construction Management

Abu Dhabi

A commitment to local delivery is 
central to the way Petrofac operates.

Wherever we work, we aim to 
create shared value by supporting 
local supply chains, employing 
local people, and stimulating local 
economies. This also gives us a 
depth of local knowledge, which 
helps us deliver demanding projects 
in challenging conditions. This was 
one of the key ingredients we 
brought to the Al Taweelah alumina 
refinery project.

Our partner, Bechtel, had a strong 
track record in alumina refinery 
projects, but less experience of 
working in the UAE. So, through an 
integrated joint venture, Petrofac was 
able to complement and supplement 
Bechtel’s minerals credentials with 
a knowledge of local suppliers, local 
contractors and local construction 
practices. Ultimately, more than 
80% of the project spend remained 
in the UAE.

The value of our local knowledge 
really shone through in the later 
stages of the project when we were 
asked to provide some fast-track 
procurement services. This enabled 
the client, Emirates Global 
Aluminium, to meet an urgent need 
for additional materials.

Emirates Global Aluminium 
is the world’s leading premium 
aluminium producer and one of 
the largest companies in the UAE. 
This new alumina refinery enables 
it to move up the value chain, and 
secure a more competitive supply 
of raw materials.

The first shipments of bauxite 
began to arrive in late 2018, with 
first alumina produced in April 2019. 
Reflecting the quality of the work, 
the refinery was named Bechtel 
Construction Project of the Year in 
2017. The client also received the 
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed 
Award for Innovation in Project 
Management in 2018.

439 km

of piping, with 32 km  
underground

52,000

tonnes of steel used  
in the construction

72m

man-hours involved  
in the project

1st

alumina refinery in the  
UAE, and only the 2nd  
in the Middle East

11,500

people employed onsite  
at the peak of construction

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CLEAN FUELS PROJECT,  
KUWAIT
A STRATEGICALLY SIGNIFICANT  
MEGA-PROJECT

Client

Kuwait National 
Petroleum Company
Location Mina Abdulla, Kuwait

Scope

Engineering, Procurement 
and Construction

US$1.7bn

Petrofac’s share of a 
US$3.7 billion project

15

new refining units, plus 
revamping six existing 
units, and the inter-refinery 
transfer lines

800,000

barrels per day – increased  
overall refinery capacity

55+m

man-hours of safe working, 
without a single lost-time 
incident since end of 
April 2018

15,000

people employed onsite  
at the peak of construction

One of the strategic themes at 
Petrofac is the move into adjacent 
sectors. As one of the Company’s 
first downstream projects, the Clean 
Fuels Project for Kuwait National 
Petroleum Company (KNPC) has 
been playing an important role.

Securing the US$3.7 billion 
contract, Petrofac formed and led 
a joint venture partnership with 
Samsung Engineering Co Ltd and 
CB&I Nederland BV, and retains a 
US$1.7 billion share. It represents a 
major upgrade of the existing Mina 
Abdulla Refinery, to increase the 
capacity and enable the production 
of a new generation of ultra-low 
sulphur fuel products. As the 
lead partner in the joint venture, 
Petrofac is involved in all the project 
components, including nine new 
process units from five licensors, 
plus the revamping of six existing 
units, and all of the installation of all 
the inter-refinery transfer lines and 
many reactors, the largest of which 
weighed in at 1,500 tonnes.

At the end of 2019, the Diesel Hydro 
Treating Unit had been commissioned 
by KNPC, and the facility was 
successfully producing ultra-low 
sulphur diesel fuel that complies 
with stringent new international 
environmental standards. 

With such a large project, operational 
excellence has been a key theme 
throughout. So far, the project has 
involved more than 150 million 
manhours and, at the peak of 
construction activity, some 15,000 
people were working onsite. It also 
entailed more than 125 cranes 
and over 1,600 separate items 
of construction machinery and 
equipment. Meanwhile, the site has 
maintained an exemplary safety 
record, with more than 55 million hours 
without a single lost-time incident.

 
 
03.

TURKSTREAM, TURKEY
GROWING IN COMPLEMENTARY 
GEOGRAPHIES

Duration 2017 – 2019
Client

South Stream  
Transport B.V.
Location Kıyıköy, Turkey

Scope

Engineering, Procurement 
and Construction

Petrofac had never worked in Turkey 
before, so the 2017 award of the 
TurkStream gas receiving terminal 
was a significant breakthrough. 
This was an opportunity to prove our 
value to new stakeholders and also 
to demonstrate our organic growth 
strategy in action.

in our work. Petrofac is perhaps best 
known for delivering mega-projects 
in the Middle East and North Africa. 
Our successful contribution to the 
TurkStream project demonstrates 
that we are equally capable of 
delivering medium-sized projects, 
in less familiar countries, on a fast-
track basis.

€340m

project value

31.5bn m3

of gas to be 
received annually

1st

Petrofac project  
in Turkey

The contract forms a part of 
the wider TurkStream project, 
implemented by South Stream 
Transport. A significant new 
component in the region’s energy 
infrastructure, TurkStream receives 
31.5 billion cubic metres of 
natural gas annually from Russia, 
supplements Turkey’s domestic 
supply, and also enables onward 
export to Bulgaria and beyond.

Working in parallel with front-
end engineering and design, 
Petrofac was awarded an Early 
Works contract in 2017, followed 
by a €340 million engineering, 
procurement and construction 
contract later in the year, and 
agreed to deliver the project on 
a fast-track basis. Yet, despite 
the tight timeframes and changes 
to the original scope, the project 
was completed one month ahead 
of schedule.

Given the facility’s location on 
Turkey’s Black Sea coast, social and 
environmental factors were a key 
consideration. So, we commissioned 
an in-depth environmental 
assessment, engaged extensively 
with local communities, and ensured 
that we met the highest standards 

04.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, 
NORTH SEA
BENEFITING FROM CONNECTED WORKERS

Duration Since 2002
Client

A wide range of asset 
owners and operators

Location Across the UK 

Continental Shelf

Scope

Engineering, Operations, 
Maintenance and 
Asset Management

As one of the world’s most 
mature oil and gas basins, 
asset owners and operators in 
the North Sea require exacting 
levels of operational efficiency. 
Petrofac has been making significant 
new productivity gains with our 
recent digitalisation initiatives.

Ultimately, this means that we can 
improve any asset’s uptime, keep 
the facility running for longer, and 
optimise our maintenance strategies, 
enhancing safety, saving time, 
money and resources for both the 
Group and its clients. 

200%

estimated productivity 
gains well beyond 
industry standards

1,000+

North Sea inspections 
have benefited

Working closely with clients such as 
BP, our aim has been to beat normal 
industry standards. We have had real 
success in taking traditional time-
intensive, paper-based processes 
and digitalising them. As a result, 
our offshore teams have been able 
to spend more time on inspections 
and maintenance and less time on 
paperwork and reporting, enabling 
productivity gains of up to 200% 
on industry standards.

Connected Worker involves the use 
of mobile wearable technologies, 
including head-mounted cameras 
and hand-held tablets, to create a 
direct digital link between offshore 
workers and onshore experts. 
Our proprietary BuildMe™ software 
eliminates manual reporting 
processes, marshals data in a 
structured database and enhances 
data analysis, supporting our teams 
to spend more time on value-adding 
activities rather than paperwork.

Deployed alongside Digital Twin 
technologies, which integrate 
the 3D visualisation of a facility 
with engineering information and 
performance data, we can plan 
offshore work more effectively. 

We have put decades of operations 
and engineering expertise into play, 
alongside digital technology, to 
remodel our end-to-end execution 
processes. At the same time, key 
clients have been receptive to our 
ideas, given us the latitude to explore 
them, and worked with us to make 
them real.

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A SUMMARY OF 
SUCCESS STORIES 
FROM OUR GLOBAL 
TEAMS

1. Algeria
Active in Algeria since 1997, we 
have worked on many of the 
country’s most significant oil and 
gas assets, securing a cumulative 
contract awards value of more than 
US$7.3 billion. During 2019, work 
continued on the US$600 million 
Tinrhert Field Development Project for 
Sonatrach. A highlight of the year was 
the award of the US$1 billion Ain Tsila 
Development Project by Groupement 
Isarene, the joint operating group set 
up by Sonatrach, Petroceltic and Enel. 

2. Europe
We have been extending our offshore 
wind credentials in Europe, including 
the BorWin3 HVDC substation 
platform, in the German North Sea 
which is now transmitting power 
to the German national grid, and 
the award of an additional HVAC 
substation platform for the Hollandse 
Kust Zuid offshore grid connection in 
the Dutch North Sea. Meanwhile, we 
secured a number of new contracts 
and contract extensions across the 
UKCS, including a US$50 million 
integrated services agreement 
for Petrogas NEO UK, and a well 
management contract for Maersk 
Drilling and Seapulse.

3. India
India is a country where our organic 
growth strategy can be seen in 
action, with several major new EPC 
projects secured in the year, namely 
the US$135 million Kochi Refinery 
for Bharat Petroleum Corporation 

Limited, the US$200 million Sulphur 
Recovery Unit for Hindustan 
Petroleum Corporation Limited, and 
the US$233 million Raageshwari Deep 
Gas Field Development Project for 
Vedanta Limited.

4. Iraq
We continue to provide operations 
and maintenance services to several 
IOCs and NOCs in Iraq, supporting 
a number of the country’s most 
significant oil and gas assets, 
including the Al Fao export facility, 
which handles more than half of the 
country’s crude oil exports. We are 
also helping to build new facilities, 
including the US$370 million Majnoon 
Central Processing Facility for Basra 
Oil Company.

5. Kuwait
To emphasise our strategic 
partnership with Kuwait Petroleum 
Corporation and its subsidiary 
companies, we opened a new office 
in Kuwait City and appointed a 
new Country Chair. We continued 
to make progress on our major 
projects in the country, with the 
commencement of steam injection on 
the Lower Fars Heavy Oil plant, and 
substantial completion of the Kuwait 
National Petroleum Company Clean 
Fuels Project.

6. Oman
As well as progressing several 
major projects, such as Phase 2 
of the Khazzan Central Processing 

Facility, and the Duqm refinery, we 
continued to see the value of our 
10-year Framework Agreement with 
Petroleum Development Oman, which 
enables Petrofac to provide EPCm 
support services for major oil and 
gas projects. New awards included 
the Mabrouk North East Line Pipe 
Procurement Project, the Mabrouk 
North East Development Project, and 
additional work on the Yibal Khuff 
project, which have a combined value 
of more than US$130 million.

9. Thailand
We made further progress in the year 
on Thai Oil’s Clean Fuels Project. 
We are leading a joint venture, 
alongside Saipem and Samsung, 
on the US$4 billion project to 
transform the existing refinery into 
an environmentally-friendly facility, 
which will produce higher quality 
transportation fuels. The project will 
also increase the refinery’s production 
capacity by 125,000 barrels per day.

7. Russia
The focus of our Russian operations 
is Sakhalin Island. We have been 
operating the Sakhalin Technical 
Training Centre since 2006 and, 
in 2017, we were awarded a 
US$700 million contract for Sakhalin 
Energy’s onshore processing 
facility. This comprises a lump-
sum engineering, procurement and 
offshore fabrication component, as 
well as a reimbursable element for 
construction and site services.

8. Saudi Arabia
In 2019, we neared completion on 
two large projects in Saudi Arabia, 
both for Saudi Aramco. The Jazan 
refinery and terminal project will add 
around 400,000 barrels a day to the 
Kingdom’s refining output. Meanwhile, 
the Fadhili gas programme has been 
built to the highest environmental 
standards, with a maximum sulphur 
recovery rate of 99.9%.

10. Turkey
Our first major project, the TurkStream 
gas receiving terminal, was 
successfully completed at the end 
of 2019. Having contributed to the 
front-end engineering and design, we 
were awarded the €340 million EPC 
contract in mid-2017, and agreed 
to deliver the project on a fast-track 
basis. Despite the tight timeframes, 
the project was completed ahead 
of schedule.

11. UAE
The UZ750 offshore mega project at 
the Upper Zakum oil field, our share 
of which was valued at US$3.5 billion, 
reached a major milestone in the 
year with production start-up 
from its Central Island Facility. 
Another significant project was the 
Al Taweelah alumina refinery facility, 
delivered in partnership with Bechtel. 
The first shipments of bauxite began 
to arrive in late 2018, with the first 
alumina produced in March 2019.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

AN EXPERIENCED 
AND HIGHLY 
CAPABLE TEAM

18

AYMAN ASFARI
Group Chief Executive

Responsibility
 — Works with the Board to set 

the strategy of the Group, and 
takes ultimate responsibility for 
the operational and financial 
performance of Petrofac. 
He also has a close involvement 
in the approach to corporate 
responsibility, including health, 
safety, ethical standards, security 
and the environment.

Experience
 — Joined the Group in 1991 to 

establish Petrofac International, 
before which he led a major civil 
and mechanical construction 
business in Oman. He has a wealth 
of oil and gas industry knowledge, 
a clear strategic vision and an 
entrepreneurial track record.

ALASTAIR COCHRAN
Chief Financial Officer

Responsibility
 — Heads up the financial 

management of the Group, and 
also plays a significant role in 
setting its business strategy. He is 
also responsible for managing 
the Group’s relationships with 
financiers and investors, and his 
remit extends to Communications 
and External Affairs, Sustainability 
and Information Technology.

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 2016 from 
BG Group plc, where his 
responsibilities included corporate 
finance, M&A, strategy and 
business development. He began 
his career with KPMG before 
moving into investment banking 
with Barclays de Zoete Wedd, 
Credit Suisse First Boston and 
Morgan Stanley.

GEORGE SALIBI
Chief Operating Officer 
Engineering & Construction 

Responsibility
 — As Chief Operating Officer, he 
has overall accountability for 
strategy and delivery against our 
Engineering and Construction 
(E&C) business plan.

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 1998 having 

spent 11 years in the offshore oil 
and gas EPC industry, and has 
held a variety of management and 
operational roles. He has led some 
of the Company’s largest EPC 
projects and held a number of role 
in E&C including Managing Director 
of the UAE, Oman and Algeria 
EPC operations. Most recently he 
was the Group Chief Commercial 
Officer. He has 33 years’ 
experience in the offshore and 
onshore oil and gas industry.

JOHN PEARSON
Chief Operating Officer 
Engineering & Production 
Services and Chief Corporate 
Development Officer

Responsibility
 — As Chief Operating Officer, he 
is accountable for all aspects 
of the delivery, growth and 
strategic direction of the 
global EPS business. His Chief 
Corporate Development Officer 
role involves working across 
the Group to drive Petrofac’s 
transformation in our energy 
transition strategy and delivery, 
digital, engineering and technical 
functions, energy transition and 
business development.

Experience 
 — Joined Petrofac in 2017, prior 

to which he spent 28 years with 
AMEC Foster Wheeler and five 
years with Chevron, in the UK 
and US. His previous roles have 
included president of global oil, 
gas and chemicals businesses, 
and multi-market roles running the 
Americas, Northern Europe and 
CIS regions. He has also been a 
Co-Chair of Oil & Gas UK.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsE S SATHYANARAYANAN
Group Managing Director, 
Engineering & Construction, 
Region One

Responsibility
 — Has full operational and P&L 
responsibility for Petrofac’s 
Engineering, Procurement and 
Construction portfolio in its core 
geographical markets, including 
India, Far East, Africa, Kuwait 
and UAE.
Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 1995, and has 
held various key roles covering 
diverse geographical locations 
such as India, CIS and MENA. 
He has more than 30 years 
of experience in the oil and 
gas industry.

ELIE LAHOUD
Group Managing Director, 
Engineering & Construction, 
Region Two

Responsibility
 — Has full operational and P&L 
responsibility for Petrofac’s 
Engineering, Procurement and 
Construction portfolio in several 
key markets, including Oman, UAE, 
Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Russia, CIS 
and Qatar, as well as leading the 
Offshore Capital Projects business. 

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 1997 and 
has held several key project 
delivery roles as well as leading 
the Oman operations. He is on 
the American University of Beirut 
Advisory Board for its faculty of 
engineering. He has 25 years’ 
industry experience.

ROBERTO BERTOCCO
Chief Technical and 
Commercial Officer – 
Engineering & Construction 

Responsibility
 — Has overall responsibility for 
effective delivery across the 
following functional areas: 
Technical Services including 
Value Engineering Centre offices, 
Group Business Development and 
Marketing, Commercial, Proposals, 
Supply Chain, Project Management 
and Support (including 
construction and commissioning), 
Project Controls, Quality Assurance 
and Business Systems.

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 2012 as 
Executive Vice President, 
Regional Operations for the 
UAE and North Africa and 
as CEO of our joint venture 
Petrofac Emirates. From 2016 
to 2018 he led Petrofac’s EPCm 
business. In 2019 he became 
Chief Commercial Officer before 
having the CTCO position 
since the beginning of 2020. 
He has 30 years’ international 
oil and gas experience, primarily 
within the EPC and EPCm 
contracting environments.

MATTHEW BARTON
Group General Counsel

Responsibility
 — Has responsibility for all Legal, 
Compliance and Company 
Secretariat functions. Ensuring that 
all colleagues have access to 
relevant, timely and commercially 
valuable legal advice, he also 
ensures that the Group’s business 
is conducted in accordance with all 
applicable laws and regulations.

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 2018 with more 
than 20 years’ experience, 15 
were in General Counsel roles, 
both in the UK and the Middle 
East. He began his legal career 
in private practice, working in 
London and Hong Kong before 
moving into the engineering and 
construction industry.

DES THURLBY
Group Director of  
Human Resources

Responsibility 
 — Has overall responsibility for 

advising on all people aspects 
of the business. This includes 
developing a business-focused 
people strategy, including 
succession planning, talent 
management, leadership 
development, compensation, key 
hires, performance culture and 
employee engagement.

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 2017. He started 
his career as a graduate trainee 
with Ford Motor Company and 
spent 25 years in the automotive 
sector, including six years as HR 
Director for Jaguar Land Rover. 
He was also interim President 
of IMI China and Senior Vice 
President HR for Seadrill, an 
offshore drilling contractor.

ALISON FLYNN
Group Director, 
Communications 
and Sustainability 

Responsibility
 — Has responsibility for all internal 

and external communications and 
external affairs, including investor 
relations, sustainability and CSR.

Experience
 — Joined Petrofac in 2013 from global 
mining company Xstrata plc, where 
she held a senior Corporate Affairs 
role. She has more than 20 years’ 
experience in communications 
and external affairs roles in multi-
national organisations operating 
in geo-politically challenging, 
regulated environments, following 
an earlier career in journalism.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTMARKET OUTLOOK

AS THE WORLD’S ENERGY NEEDS 
EVOLVE, PETROFAC IS WELL POSITIONED 
TO SUPPORT ITS CLIENTS

Chart 1: World primary energy demand by fuel and related CO2 emissions 
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As the global energy transition 
progresses, Petrofac’s long-
term market fundamentals 
are robust
We expect global energy demand to 
remain strong over the long term, as 
the world’s population rises to more 
than nine billion people by 2040 
and the global economy expands 
over the same period, according 
to the International Energy Agency 
(IEA). Hydrocarbons will continue to 
play a critical role while renewable 
energy sources, in particular offshore 
wind, are expected to grow rapidly. 
Both trends represent opportunities 
for Petrofac. 

Under its Stated Policies Scenario1, 
which mirrors the actions and 
intentions of today’s policy makers, 
IEA estimates that global energy 
demand will grow by around a quarter 
to 2040, by which time the world’s 
energy supply mix will divide into four 
broadly equal parts: oil, gas, coal 
and renewable sources (see Chart 
1). Meanwhile, under its Sustainable 
Development Scenario2, which targets 
a reduction in emissions in line with 
the Paris Agreement, IEA estimates 
that energy demand will fall by 7%, 
with a decline in the contribution of 
oil, gas and coal offset by growth 
in renewable energy sources and 
nuclear. Nonetheless, in this scenario, 
hydrocarbons will continue to account 
for 58% of the global primary energy 
demand expected by the IEA in 2040 
(see Chart 1). 

We therefore expect clients to 
continue to invest in long-term 
strategic projects. Across upstream 
oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals 
and renewables, Petrofac is well-
positioned to support them by 
leveraging its expertise and track 
record of designing, building, 
managing and maintaining complex 
energy infrastructure. 

Continued demand for 
hydrocarbons will support 
upstream and downstream 
investment
Under either IEA’s Stated Policies 
Scenario or its Sustainable 
Development Scenario, large-scale 
investment in upstream oil and gas 
infrastructure will remain necessary.

Under its Stated Policies Scenario, 
IEA forecasts US$650 billion of 
annual upstream oil and gas spending 
between 2019 and 2030 and 
US$730 billion thereafter3. Meanwhile, 
in the Sustainable Development 
Scenario, some US$510 billion is 
forecast to be spent on average each 
year on upstream oil and gas between 
2019 and 2030, with US$390 billion 
spent between 2030 and 20403.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mina Abdullah refinery to produce 
ultra-low sulphur diesel that complies 
with stringent new international 
environmental standards (see case 
study on page 12). We are pursuing 
a substantial pipeline of bidding 
opportunities in 2020 related to 
refinery upgrades in other markets, 
particularly in India.

Finally, we are also exploring activity 
related to other renewable energy 
sources and emerging technologies, 
such as concentrated solar power 
and carbon capture and storage.

The market outlook for  
our reimbursable services 
business, Engineering & 
Production Services (EPS), 
is robust
According to IHS Markit, global 
operating expenditures began 
growing again in 2017 following 
the oil price downturn in 2014, and 
are expected to continue to grow 
to 20235. We secured several new 
awards and contract extensions in 
2019, as activity picked up in key 
target markets, such as brownfield 
projects and wells. We also completed 
the small bolt-on acquisition of W&W 
Energy Services, which provides us 
with an entry-level position in the US 
onshore operations and maintenance 
market. W&W serves the Permian 
Basin, the largest producing basin 
in the world and which is expected 
to contribute the majority of US tight 
crude oil growth under the IEA’s 
Stated Policies Scenario.

Tendering activity remains 
high, but competitive
We have a busy tendering pipeline 
of around US$37 billion E&C and 
EPS bidding opportunities for award 
by the end of 2020 in our core and 
growth geographies and target 
markets. As a consequence, we 
are investing in our bench strength 
and technical capability, which 
will best position us for a return to 
growth as we rebuild our order book. 
Nonetheless, we continue to see 
high levels of competition. We are 
mitigating this through a focus on 
best-in-class delivery, further reducing 
our cost base and investing in digital 
technologies, local content and talent 
to maintain our competitiveness while 
preserving our bidding discipline.

1  For a full definition of IEA’s Stated Policies 
Scenario, visit: www.iea.org/reports/world-
energy-model/stated-policies-scenario
2  For a full definition of IEA’s Sustainable 

Development Scenario, visit: www.iea.org/
reports/world-energy-model/sustainable-
development-scenario 
IEA World Energy Outlook 2019, pg. 146
IEA World Energy Outlook 2019, pg. 132 
IHS Markit Global Upstream Spending Report, 
September 2019

3 
4 
5 

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New investment in downstream 
and petrochemicals infrastructure 
will also continue. In both its Stated 
Policies and Sustainable Development 
Scenarios, IEA estimates that 
global demand for oil from the 
petrochemicals industry will grow up 
to 20404. Petrofac has continued to 
build its downstream credentials with 
several new refining projects secured 
over the last few years, and we are 
bidding on a number of petrochemical 
projects. In 2020, refining and 
petrochemical projects account for 
around 40% of our Engineering & 
Construction (E&C) bidding pipeline. 
Both are target markets in which 
we are seeking to grow.

Petrofac is well-positioned 
in some of the most resilient 
geographies of the global 
hydrocarbons market
Petrofac has a leading position in the 
Middle East and North Africa (MENA). 
With the lowest marginal costs of 
production in the world, according 
to Rystad Energy (see Chart 2), the 
region is one of the most resilient in 
the global hydrocarbons market and 
is expected to remain so over the long 
term. This resilience has been evident 
through historic price downturns: 
in 2014, when the oil price fell 
significantly, capital expenditure on 
hydrocarbon facilities decreased less 
sharply in this region than elsewhere, 
and recovered more quickly.

Looking to the future, we expect 
the region’s resource holders to 
continue to invest in both upstream 
and downstream projects as they 
look to increase recovery rates 
from mature fields, develop their 
significant gas resources and 
capture more of the hydrocarbon 
value chain through new refineries 
and petrochemicals complexes. 

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company 
has a five-year capital expenditure 
plan of more than US$130 billion (of 
which approximately US$45 billion 
is earmarked for downstream 
investments) while the Kuwait 
Petroleum Corporation announced 
a US$112 billion five-year spending 
plan in 2018.

Our leading position in MENA is 
underpinned by our extensive 
track record as a trusted partner 
to NOC and IOC clients operating 
in the region. We have earned this 
through the successful execution and 
maintenance of strategic facilities 
and the creation of in-country value 
(ICV) by employing and training local 
people, developing local supply 
chains and investing in fixed assets 
and technology. 

Our position is evidenced by our 
consistently high rankings in industry 
classifications. In its 2019 ranking of 
EPC contractors, Oil & Gas Middle 
East ranked Petrofac as one of the 
region’s top two players, which is the 
ninth year in a row that we have taken 
one of the top four spots. We also 
once again reached the top-three 
in Refining and Petrochemicals 
Middle East magazine’s top 30 EPC 
contractors list.

New opportunities are 
emerging from the energy 
transition
While hydrocarbons will continue to 
satisfy the majority of demand over 
the next two decades, renewable 
sources are expected to grow rapidly. 
Under IEA’s Stated Policies Scenario, 
demand for renewables will more 
than double to around 18% of total 
energy demand in 2040 (see Chart 
1). Growth in demand for renewables 

is expected to be even more rapid 
in the IEA’s Sustainable Development 
Scenario (see Chart 1).

We see further opportunities to 
support clients in the offshore wind 
market. By leveraging the core 
expertise we have developed over 
several decades through the design 
and execution of complex oil and 
gas projects, we have built a strong 
track record in the engineering, 
procurement, construction, installation 
and commissioning of HVDC 
and HVAC offshore and onshore 
substations for major offshore 
wind farms.

In 2019, we completed the prestigious 
BorWin3 project and were awarded 
further work by TenneT, the Dutch-
German transmission grid operator, 
to construct a second HVAC platform 
for its HKZ offshore grid connection. 
At the beginning of 2020, we 
entered into a Preferred Supplier 
Agreement with SSE Renewables to 
design, supply and install the HVAC 
onshore and offshore substations for 
Seagreen, the largest offshore wind 
project in Scotland. 

The offshore wind market is expected 
to grow significantly over the long 
term (see Chart 3), albeit from a low 
base. HVDC and HVAC substations 
will be required to enable offshore 
wind farms to transfer the electricity 
they generate at sea to transmission 
grids. In the short term, offshore wind 
projects account for around 7% of our 
2020 E&C bidding pipeline.

In addition, we are supporting 
downstream clients to upgrade 
existing refineries to produce cleaner 
and higher quality fuels. In Kuwait, 
our Clean Fuels Project, which is 
close to completion, will enable the 

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTBUSINESS MODEL

WE BUILD AND SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 
FOR THE ENERGY INDUSTRY THROUGH BEST-
IN-CLASS, LOCAL EXECUTION

DRIVEN BY A  
CLEAR PURPOSE  
AND VALUES

UNDERPINNED BY 
KEY RESOURCES  
AND RELATIONSHIPS

WHAT WE DO AND  
HOW WE MAKE MONEY

OUR PURPOSE 
WE ENABLE OUR 
CLIENTS TO MEET 
THE WORLD’S 
EVOLVING ENERGY 
NEEDS

OUR VISION 
TO BE THE 
PREFERRED 
SERVICES PARTNER 
TO THE ENERGY 
INDUSTRY

OUR VALUES
– SAFE
– ETHICAL
– INNOVATIVE
– RESPONSIVE
–  QUALITY & COST 

CONSCIOUS

– DRIVEN TO DELIVER

THE RIGHT PEOPLE  
AND CULTURE
As a service business, it is our 
people, their attitude and skills that 
set us apart from our competitors.

Our values are embedded and drive 
our behaviours and ways of working.

We are committed to developing 
our people, identifying and nurturing 
future leaders, and enabling everyone 
within the business to perform to 
their true potential and make a 
real difference.

OUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Our deep understanding of our sector 
allows us to develop and deliver 
solutions that solve our clients’ 
problems.

STRONG AND TRUSTED 
RELATIONSHIPS
We develop deep knowledge of the 
many businesses in our supply chain; 
we know when and how to call on 
their respective strengths to deliver 
for our clients.

OUR FINANCIAL STRENGTH
We are a cost-efficient, capital-light 
business, with a strong balance sheet 
and good liquidity.

DESIGN

FROM CONCEPT TO DETAIL, 
WE PROVIDE DESIGN AND 
ENGINEERING SERVICES 
ACROSS THE LIFE CYCLE  
OF ENERGY ASSETS.

BUILD

MANAGE AND 
MAINTAIN

ONSHORE OR OFFSHORE, 
GREENFIELD OR BROWNFIELD, 
UPSTREAM OR DOWNSTREAM, 
WE PROVIDE THE FULL 
SPECTRUM OF ENGINEERING, 
PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION 
AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES, 
THROUGH A RANGE OF FLEXIBLE 
COMMERCIAL DELIVERY MODELS, 
FROM LUMP-SUM TURNKEY TO 
FULLY REIMBURSABLE.

WE OPERATE AND MAINTAIN  
ENERGY ASSETS ON  
BEHALF OF CLIENTS.  

WE DEVELOP SAFE AND 
EFFECTIVE LOCAL WORKFORCES 
BY ASSESSING CAPABILITY 
NEEDS, BUILDING FACILITIES 
AND DELIVERING 
TRAINING PROGRAMMES.

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GROUP DIVISIONS

COMMERCIAL MODELS

Engineering & Construction (E&C) 

Group revenue contribution 

80%

Revenue 2019

US$4,475m

LUMP-SUM TURNKEY
Predominantly projects where we 
are remunerated on a lump-sum  
basis; and also offer reimbursable 
model under our EPCm offer.

Engineering & Production Services (EPS) 

Group revenue contribution 

16%

Revenue 2019 

US$889m

REIMBURSABLE SERVICES
Where the cost of our services is 
reimbursed by the client plus an 
agreed margin.

COST PLUS KPIS
Reimbursable with margin linked  
to the successful delivery of key 
performance indicators.

Integrated Energy Services (IES) 

Group revenue contribution 

4%

Revenue 2019 

US$195m

EQUITY UPSTREAM 
INVESTMENTS
Upstream investments 
made through production 
sharing contracts or 
concession agreements.

PRODUCTION 
ENHANCEMENT  
CONTRACTS (PECS)
Where we are paid a tariff per  
barrel for enhancing oil and 
gas production above an 
agreed baseline.

HOW WE DO IT 
DIFFERENTLY

VALUE WE CREATE 
AND SHARE

BEST-IN-CLASS DELIVERY 
UNDERPINNED BY SECTOR-
LEADING MARGINS

TRUSTED PARTNER WITH  
LONG-STANDING CLIENT 
RELATIONSHIPS

Best in class track record of safe, 
CLIENT VALUE
Benefiting from certainty of cost  
reliable and innovative execution  
and delivery, utilising commercial 
built over several decades
models that meet their needs.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Leading presence in some of the 
Full year dividend per share 
world’s most resilient markets
of 38.0 cents (2019)

LOCAL DELIVERY MODEL: 
EMPLOY LOCAL PEOPLE,  
BUILD LOCAL SUPPLY CHAINS, 
AND DEVELOP LOCAL 
CAPABILITIES AND TALENT

ENGINEERING EXPERTISE, 
EXPERTLY DELIVERED  
ACROSS THE LIFE CYCLE  
OF ENERGY ASSETS

A PROBLEM-SOLVING CULTURE 
THAT HARNESSES INNOVATION 
AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO 
FIND NEW WAYS TO ADD VALUE

A DISCIPLINED APPROACH  
TO CAPITAL ALLOCATION AND 
BIDDING WITH A FOCUS ON 
MAINTAINING A STRONG  
BALANCE SHEET

RETURN ON CAPITAL 
Trusted partner to a diverse 
EMPLOYED
portfolio of clients, enabling them 
23.3% (2019)
to meet the world’s evolving 
energy needs through a flexible 
offering of services and 
IN COUNTRY VALUE
commercial models
Developing local skills and 
capabilities, benefiting local 
development and stimulating 
productivity in local economies.

Cost effective, local delivery 
model and culture with strong 
focus on In-Country Value

IN-COUNTRY VALUE SPEND
41% (2019) on local goods and 
services (for non-JV projects)

Expert and experienced 
workforce, supported by our 
ability to recruit and retain the 
industry’s best talent

TAX SPEND
US$322 million (2019) on corporate 
income tax, employment taxes, 
other forms of tax and social 
security contributions.

Strong balance sheet and liquidity, 
with a disciplined approach to 
capital allocation and bidding

EMPLOYEE VALUE
11,500 employees 
(31 December 2019)

Global graduate scheme intake 
165 graduates hired in 2019

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STRATEGIC REPORT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OUR STRATEGY  
AT A GLANCE

What we achieved

Priorities for 2020

Strategic priority 1
BEST-IN-CLASS 
DELIVERY

  Improve cost competitiveness

  Digitalise our business and services

  Increase local content

  Invest in talent

We build on our existing strengths and bring continuous 
improvements to the way we manage the business.

Our people continue to find new ways to increase our 
efficiency, control our costs, and deliver more value to 
clients. We also invest in new technologies and nurture 
new skills in order to digitalise our business and services.

A commitment to local delivery is central to the way 
Petrofac operates. As well as being a key consideration 
for many clients, a local presence enables us to work more 
cost-effectively and sustainably.

The emphasis is to bring continuous enhancements to 
the way we manage our business. Crucially, this goes 
well beyond our operational performance, and extends to 
considerations like safety, environment, people, and social 
and corporate governance.

A CLEAR  
STRATEGY  
FOR GROWTH

Strategic priority 2
POSITION  
FOR GROWTH

  Grow market share of target sectors

  Expand into complementary 
geographies and adjacent sectors

Our traditional strengths in markets like MENA and the 
UK provide an excellent launch pad for Petrofac to move 
progressively into both complementary geographies and 
adjacent sectors.

We continue to bid actively in India, SE Asia and the 
CIS, where we have a thorough understanding of the 
risks and the capacity to deliver. Meanwhile, the bolt-on 
acquisition of W&W Energy Services gives us a low risk, 
entry-level position in the US onshore operations and 
maintenance market.

In terms of adjacent sectors, we continue to extend 
our downstream credentials with good progress on 
several refinery projects. We are poised to benefit from 
forthcoming investments in petrochemical facilities. 
We also continue to build on our track record in the 
offshore wind sector and are investigating the potential in 
concentrated solar power, which would allow operators to 
stop burning gas to generate steam.

Strategic priority 3
ENHANCE  
RETURNS

  Improve cash conversion

  Divest non-core assets

  Maintain a strong balance sheet

Petrofac has a strong reputation for operating with 
financial efficiency and earning differentiated margins.

In response to the changing industry environment and our 
evolved business strategy, the Group has been successful 
in reducing capital intensity – by improving cash 
conversion, divesting non-core assets and maintaining a 
strong balance sheet.

We are bringing increased rigour to cash management. 
We are also continuing to divest non-core assets.

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  Made solid progress on operational delivery, 

reaching the completion and/or commissioning 

phases on major projects such as the Al Taweelah 

alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, and the Clean 

Fuels Project in Kuwait.

  Deployed new digital technologies, particularly in 

our operations and maintenance business, where 

we achieved marked efficiency improvements. 

We also introduced our first new digital 

service proposition, Petrolytics™, a predictive 

maintenance analytics service that uses artificial 

intelligence to predict equipment failure, improve 

asset uptime, and reduce operating costs.

  Ranked as one of the top two EPC contractors 

by Oil & Gas Middle East magazine (the ninth 

year in a row that we have taken one of the top 

four spots), and the UAE Ministry of Human 

Resources and Emiratisation recognised Petrofac 

as the best private sector company in the oil and 

gas industry for Emiratisation.

  Continued with our business transformation 

programme, including the centralisation and 

relocation of back office functions and the 

deployment of more cloud-based systems, 

to further improve our agility and cost-

competitiveness.

  Inaugurated the TurkStream gas project ahead 

of schedule, demonstrating our ability to deliver 

medium-sized projects, in less familiar countries, 

on a fast-track basis.

  EPS recouped business with significant wins 

in Brunei, Malaysia and Azerbaijan, as well as 

large wins and contract extensions in Oman 

and the UKCS.

  Extended credentials in the downstream 

sector with good progress on several large 

refinery projects and active pursuit of a number 

of petrochemical projects.

  Extended experience in the offshore wind sector, 

with the ongoing success of the BorWin3 project. 

We also won the contract for the second 

of two platforms for the HKZ offshore wind 

project, and began 2020 with the award 

of the Seagreen windfarm substations.

  Delivered net cash.

  Agreed the sale of the remaining 51% of our 

operations in Mexico.

  Develop further a best-in-class cost structure

  Continue to deliver a differentiated margin

  Pivot the business model to be fully 

underpinned by digital technology

  Maximise in-country value 

  Leverage our training offering to create 

further differentiation

  Grow more in refining and offshore wind, 

expand into petrochemicals and investigate 

LNG and solar sectors

  Focus on integration of our EPS service 

offerings to create pull-through, for example, 

from operations to modifications, and expand 

services into downstream

  Target growth in Asia, CIS, India and Sub-

Saharan Africa for E&C, and North America, 

CIS, Africa, Australia and Asia for EPS

  Deliver a best-in-class cash conversion

  Complete non-core asset divestments

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsWhat we achieved

Priorities for 2020

Strategic priority 1

BEST-IN-CLASS 

DELIVERY

  Improve cost competitiveness

  Digitalise our business and services

We build on our existing strengths and bring continuous 

improvements to the way we manage the business.

Our people continue to find new ways to increase our 

efficiency, control our costs, and deliver more value to 

clients. We also invest in new technologies and nurture 

new skills in order to digitalise our business and services.

A commitment to local delivery is central to the way 

Petrofac operates. As well as being a key consideration 

for many clients, a local presence enables us to work more 

  Increase local content

cost-effectively and sustainably.

  Invest in talent

The emphasis is to bring continuous enhancements to 

the way we manage our business. Crucially, this goes 

well beyond our operational performance, and extends to 

considerations like safety, environment, people, and social 

and corporate governance.

Strategic priority 2

POSITION  

FOR GROWTH

  Grow market share of target sectors

Our traditional strengths in markets like MENA and the 

UK provide an excellent launch pad for Petrofac to move 

progressively into both complementary geographies and 

adjacent sectors.

We continue to bid actively in India, SE Asia and the 

CIS, where we have a thorough understanding of the 

risks and the capacity to deliver. Meanwhile, the bolt-on 

acquisition of W&W Energy Services gives us a low risk, 

  Expand into complementary 

entry-level position in the US onshore operations and 

geographies and adjacent sectors

maintenance market.

In terms of adjacent sectors, we continue to extend 

our downstream credentials with good progress on 

several refinery projects. We are poised to benefit from 

forthcoming investments in petrochemical facilities. 

We also continue to build on our track record in the 

offshore wind sector and are investigating the potential in 

concentrated solar power, which would allow operators to 

stop burning gas to generate steam.

Strategic priority 3

ENHANCE  

RETURNS

Petrofac has a strong reputation for operating with 

financial efficiency and earning differentiated margins.

In response to the changing industry environment and our 

evolved business strategy, the Group has been successful 

in reducing capital intensity – by improving cash 

conversion, divesting non-core assets and maintaining a 

  Improve cash conversion

strong balance sheet.

  Divest non-core assets

  Maintain a strong balance sheet

We are bringing increased rigour to cash management. 

We are also continuing to divest non-core assets.

  Made solid progress on operational delivery, 
reaching the completion and/or commissioning 
phases on major projects such as the Al Taweelah 
alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, and the Clean 
Fuels Project in Kuwait.

  Deployed new digital technologies, particularly in 
our operations and maintenance business, where 
we achieved marked efficiency improvements. 
We also introduced our first new digital 
service proposition, Petrolytics™, a predictive 
maintenance analytics service that uses artificial 
intelligence to predict equipment failure, improve 
asset uptime, and reduce operating costs.

  Ranked as one of the top two EPC contractors 
by Oil & Gas Middle East magazine (the ninth 
year in a row that we have taken one of the top 
four spots), and the UAE Ministry of Human 
Resources and Emiratisation recognised Petrofac 
as the best private sector company in the oil and 
gas industry for Emiratisation.

  Continued with our business transformation 
programme, including the centralisation and 
relocation of back office functions and the 
deployment of more cloud-based systems, 
to further improve our agility and cost-
competitiveness.

  Inaugurated the TurkStream gas project ahead 
of schedule, demonstrating our ability to deliver 
medium-sized projects, in less familiar countries, 
on a fast-track basis.

  EPS recouped business with significant wins 
in Brunei, Malaysia and Azerbaijan, as well as 
large wins and contract extensions in Oman 
and the UKCS.

  Extended credentials in the downstream 
sector with good progress on several large 
refinery projects and active pursuit of a number 
of petrochemical projects.

  Extended experience in the offshore wind sector, 
with the ongoing success of the BorWin3 project. 
We also won the contract for the second 
of two platforms for the HKZ offshore wind 
project, and began 2020 with the award 
of the Seagreen windfarm substations.

  Delivered net cash.

  Agreed the sale of the remaining 51% of our 
operations in Mexico.

  Develop further a best-in-class cost structure

  Continue to deliver a differentiated margin

  Pivot the business model to be fully 
underpinned by digital technology

  Maximise in-country value 

  Leverage our training offering to create 
further differentiation

  Grow more in refining and offshore wind, 
expand into petrochemicals and investigate 
LNG and solar sectors

  Focus on integration of our EPS service 
offerings to create pull-through, for example, 
from operations to modifications, and expand 
services into downstream

  Target growth in Asia, CIS, India and Sub-
Saharan Africa for E&C, and North America, 
CIS, Africa, Australia and Asia for EPS

  Deliver a best-in-class cash conversion

  Complete non-core asset divestments

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTKEY PERFORMANCE  
INDICATORS

MEASURING OUR  
PROGRESS

Petrofac sets key performance (KPI) targets and assesses performance 
against these benchmarks on a regular basis.

Revenue

EBITDA1

Reported net profit

Business performance  
net profit1 

Return on capital 
employed (ROCE)1

-5%

-17%

+14%

-22%

23.3%

17

18

19

US$6,395m

US$5,829m

US$5,530m

17

18

19

US$748m

US$671m

US$559m

17

18

19

US$(29)m

US$64m

US$73m

17

18

19

US$361m

US$353m

US$276m

17

18

19

21.8%

26.2%

23.3%

Description
Measures the level of 
revenue of the business.

Measurement
Revenue for the 
year as reported 
in the consolidated 
income statement.

Description
EBITDA means earnings 
before interest, tax, 
depreciation and 
amortisation and provides 
a measure of the operating 
profitability of the business.

Measurement
Earnings before interest, 
tax, depreciation and 
amortisation (EBITDA) is 
calculated as operating 
profit/(loss), including 
the share of profit from 
associates and joint 
ventures, adjusted 
to add back charges 
for depreciation and 
amortisation (see 
A3 in Appendix A 
to the consolidated 
financial statements).

Description
Measures the reported net 
profitability of the business.

Description
Provides a measure 
of the net profitability 
of the business.

Measurement
Reported net profit/(loss) 
attributable to Petrofac 
Limited shareholders 
as per the consolidated 
income statement.

Measurement
Business performance 
net profit attributable 
to Petrofac Limited 
shareholders, as reported 
in the consolidated 
income statement.

Description
ROCE is a measure of 
the efficiency with which 
the Group is generating 
operating profits from 
its capital.

Measurement
Return on capital 
employed (ROCE) is 
calculated as EBITA 
(earnings before interest, 
tax and amortisation, 
calculated as EBITDA less 
depreciation) divided by 
average capital employed 
(see A8 in Appendix 
A to the consolidated 
financial statements).

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Diluted earnings per 
share (EPS )1

Free cash flow and  
cash conversion

Backlog

Employee numbers

-21%

-23%

0%

Lost time injury and 
recordable injury 
frequency rates per 
200,000 man-hours

106.2¢/s

102.3¢/s

Free cash flow
17

US$281m

17

18

19

80.4¢/s

Description
EPS provides a measure 
of net profitability of the 
Group taking into account 
changes in the capital 
structure, for example, 
the issuance of additional 
share capital.

Measurement
Business performance 
EPS attributable to 
Petrofac Limited 
shareholders, as reported 
in the consolidated income 
statement and calculated 
in accordance with note 
9 to the consolidated 
financial statements.

18

19

US$138m

US$921m

Cash conversion2
17

77%

18

19

101%

71%

Description
These KPIs measure both 
the absolute amount of 
cash generated from 
operations and the 
conversion of EBITDA 
to cash.

Measurement
Free cash flow, as 
per appendix A6 to 
the consolidated 
financial statements. 
Cash conversion is 
calculated as cash 
generated from operations 
divided by business 
performance EBITDA.

17

18

19

US$10.2bn

US$9.6bn

US$7.4bn

17

18

19

12,500

11,500

11,500

Lost time injury
17

18

19

0.009

0.018

0.013

Description
Provides a measure of the 
visibility of future revenues.

Description
Provides an indication 
of the Group’s service  
capacity.

Measurement
For the purposes of the 
Annual Report, employee 
numbers include contract 
staff and the Group’s share 
of joint venture employees.

Measurement
Backlog consists of: 
the estimated revenue 
attributable to the 
uncompleted portion of 
Engineering & Construction 
operating segment 
contracts; and, with 
regard to Engineering 
& Production Services, 
the estimated revenue 
attributable to the lesser of 
the remaining term of the 
contract and five years. 
The Group uses this key 
performance indicator as 
a measure of the visibility 
of future revenue.

Recordable injury 
frequency rates
17

0.05

18

19

0.06

0.06

Description
Provides measures of the 
safety performance of the 
Group, including partners 
and subcontractors.

Measurement
Lost time injury (LTI) 
and recordable injury 
(RI) frequency rates are 
measured on the basis 
of reported LTI and RI 
statistics for all Petrofac 
companies, subcontractors 
and partners, expressed 
as a frequency rate per 
200,000 man-hours. 
We aim continually to 
improve our safety record, 
but our target for these 
measures is zero.

1  Business performance before exceptional items and certain re-measurements. This measurement is shown by Petrofac as a means of measuring underlying business performance. 

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTIdentifying and managing 

risks and opportunities is key 
to the successful delivery of 
our strategy. We operate in 
challenging environments and 

understand that risks are an inherent 
part of our business. 

We believe our risk management 
framework provides us with the 
structure to identify the risks that may 
impact our business. Risk treatment 
plans, therefore underpin our ability 
to achieve our objectives and assess 
opportunities as our business evolves.

During 2019, we built on our earlier 
achievements, by embedding our 
revised framework through deep 
dives for each of our principal risks1, 
operationalising our risk appetite 
with principal risk level statements, 
and measuring and aligning risk 
management to business planning.

Risk governance
Petrofac’s overall system of risk 
governance centres on a number 
of committees and management 
processes, which bring together 
reports on the management of risk 
at various levels.

The risk governance process 
is supported by regular risk 
assessments and reviews of existing 
and new opportunities, by considering 
the risk exposure and risk appetite of 
the business. The diagram below sets 
out the risk governance framework 
in operation, showing the interaction 
between the various risk review and 
management committees. 

The Group Risk Committee (GRC) 
is responsible for the oversight of 
the Enterprise Risk Management 
framework agreed by the Board, 
including the recommendation of 
Group policies and the application 
of the Group’s Delegated Authorities.

The GRC reviews all material new 
business opportunities and projects 
(including bid submissions, new 
country entries, joint ventures, 
investments, acquisitions and 
disposals) and is responsible 
for providing direction as to the 
management and mitigation of risk 
exposure. No proposal is presented to 
the GRC without first being reviewed 
and supported at the divisional level.

In addition to the Group’s regular 
risk review meetings, the Executive 
Committee meets regularly, to discuss 
safety, compliance, operational, 
commercial and finance matters, with 
changes in risks and opportunities 
being identified and addressed 
as appropriate. 

As with all aspects of good 
governance, the effectiveness of risk 
management and internal control 
also depends on the individuals 
responsible for operating the systems 
that are put in place.

RISK MANAGEMENT

PETROFAC 
OPERATES IN A 
CHALLENGING 
ENVIRONMENT. 
WITH CAREFUL 
MANAGEMENT, 
RISKS CAN 
OFFER 
OPPORTUNITIES 
AS WELL AS 
CHALLENGES

1  The Board defines principal risks as those risks that, given the Group’s current position, could materially 
threaten our business model, future performance, prospects, solvency, liquidity, reputation, or prevent 
us from delivering our strategic objectives.

RISK GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

 – Sets risk appetite 
 – Approves principal risks
 – Reviews and approves 
significant opportunities

Board

Audit Committee

 – Reviews principal risks,  

emerging risks and risk appetite

 – Provides assurance on risk management 

and internal controls framework

 – Oversight of the Enterprise  

Risk Management Framework, 
including the principal and 
emerging risks and risk appetite

 – Reviews and recommends 
significant opportunities

 – Divisional management oversight 

and review of opportunities

Group Risk Committee

Divisional Risk Review Committees

 – Risk management is embedded 

within each service line

Service lines

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 – Assurance to management, 

Audit Committee and the Board

Group functions

Internal audit

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsIn 2019, the articulation of our risk 
appetite was enhanced through 
the following improvements:

 — Introduced measures/limits and 

established a risk monitoring plan 
for each principal risk 

 — Aligned Delegated Authorities 

with risk appetite

Further analysis will be performed in 
2020 to elaborate further the risks to 
our business from energy transition. 
The review of our principal risks 
did not identify any other changes 
for 2020.

Risk appetite
During 2018, we undertook an 
exercise to more formally articulate 
our risk appetite. Accordingly, the 
Group’s risk appetite currently 
consists of statements at three levels: 
the primary layer articulates risk 
appetite with our vision, business 
model and strategy; the second 
layer links to the financial model/plan 
providing overall risk measures for the 
Group; and the final layer aligns the 
principal risks to the other levels and 
provides statements and measures 
for each principal risk. 

Risk management framework
The Group’s risk management 
framework is designed to underpin 
the Group’s longer-term sustainability. 
It is based on the principles and 
guidelines of BS ISO 31000:2018 and 
encompasses the policies, standards, 
procedures, culture, behaviours, 
organisation design, systems (and 
other aspects of the Group) that, 
taken together, facilitate its effective 
and efficient operation. The framework 
supports the Board in exercising its 
overall responsibilities and to:

 — Regulate the entry of appropriate 

opportunities and risks into 
the Group

 — Develop our understanding 

of the most significant threats 
and opportunities

 — Promote active management of risk 
exposures within our risk appetite

 — Assist the Group in delivering 
business plan objectives and 
operational performance

During 2019, the framework 
continued to mature. We have revised 
our Enterprise Risk Management 
policy, standard and supporting 
procedures to ensure our framework 
is followed consistently across the 
business. The following additional 
enhancements were made over the 
last 12 months:

 — Enhanced our processes for 
engaging with risk owners 
and established risk panels, 
implementing a cross-function 
process to perform deep dives 
for the Group’s principal risks 

 — Established links with business 

planning to enable establishment, 
tracking and reporting of risk 
appetite measures as part 
of the Group’s performance 
management processes

 — Embedded an emerging risk2 

identification process within the 
business planning cycle to identify 
risks that may have a material 
impact beyond our planning 
horizon. A review of our principal 
risks, performed at the end of 
2019, identified energy transition 
as an emerging risk. 

2  The Board defines emerging risks as material risks which have large uncertain outcomes which may 

become certain in the longer term (beyond our planning horizon) and which could have a material effect 
on the business strategy if it were to occur.

RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

Infrastructure 

Risk management process

Company vision 
and strategy

Company values

Group policies 
and standards

Risk appetite and 
Delegated Authorities

Asset 
integrity framework

Code of Conduct

Risk 
management process

Risk 
Review Committees

Global 
insurance programme

Emergency 
preparedness

Communicate and consult

 1.

 2.

Risk  
identification

Risk  
assessment

 3.

Risk  
treatment

 4.

Risk  
monitoring

 5.

Risk  
reporting

Assurance

Company values and culture

Enterprise Risk Management system (and other tools)

Leadership, communications and engagement

Risk integration 

Strategic planning

Medium-term planning

Prospect phase

Go/No-go process

Proposal phase

Design

Procurement

Execution

Operation

Hand over

Management 
support process

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTPRINCIPAL RISKS  
AND UNCERTAINTIES

Principal risks are those risks that, given 
the Group’s current position, could 
materially threaten the business model, 
future performance, prospects, solvency, 
liquidity, reputation, or prevent us from 
delivering our strategic objectives.

The Group’s principal risks were reviewed 
and revised at the end of 2018, drawing 
on feedback from the business, executive 
management and the Audit Committee. 
They were also benchmarked against our 
peers and good governance practice. 
We have aligned our risk management 
processes and reported against our revised 
principal risks in 2019. Key changes 
made to our principal risks are described 

below. In terms of managing these 
risks, our systems of risk management 
and internal control are founded upon 
deployment of our Enterprise Risk 
Management Framework (based upon BS 
ISO 31000:2018), and our Internal Control 
Framework. Details of these are included 
in the Audit Committee report on pages 83 
to 87.

Key changes to our principal risks

Details

Reclassification to clarify risk 
ownership

Split ‘Loss of Licence to Operate’ into:

 — New principal risk ‘Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Asset Integrity (HSSEIA) Incidents’
 — ‘Adverse impact of additional SFO action’ was moved under ‘Non-compliance with laws, regulations 

and ethical standards’ as a sub-risk

Re-classification to remove double 
counting

Reworded ‘Failure to meet projected order intake’ to ‘Low order intake’ and included ‘Market conditions’ 
as a sub-risk due to reduced direct exposures to oil and gas prices 

Emerging risk

Introduced a new principal risk “Misstatement of financial information”

Extending coverage of some 
principal risks via sub-risks

Reworded some principal risks to 
ensure consistency in our risk 
articulation

Introduced sub-risks to enhance the depth and breadth of our coverage for each principal risk

Reworded risks to ensure consistency in our risk articulation and aligning with changing risk profile:

 — “Worsening political risks in key geographies” to ‘Adverse geopolitical changes in key geographies’
 — ‘Failure to meet projected order intake’ to ‘Low order intake’
 — ‘Delivering our strategy’ to ‘Failure to deliver strategic initiatives’
 — ‘Operational and project performance’ to ‘Poor operational and project performance’
 — ‘IT resilience’ to ‘Insufficient IT resilience’
 — ‘Compliance controls’ to ‘Non-compliance with laws, regulations and ethical standards’
 — ‘Dilution of Company culture and/or capability’ to ‘Inadequate leadership and talent management’

The Group’s current principal risks are listed below:

Strategic risks

Low order intake

Adverse geopolitical changes  
in key geographies

Failure to deliver 
strategic initiatives

Operational risks

Financial risks

Legal and Compliance risks

People risks

Poor operational and 
project performance

HSSEIA Incidents 

Insufficient 
IT resilience

Loss of financial capacity

Misstatement of financial information

Non-compliance with laws, 
regulations and ethical standards

Inadequate leadership and 
talent management

LOW ORDER INTAKE

Risk category: Strategic

The risk is that our clients exercise capital discipline which impacts the 
demand for our services through the cancellation or delay of planned 
investments. The potential impact is that the Group could fail to deliver its 
anticipated backlog and growth targets.

The Group wins most of its work through a competitive bidding process, 
and as competition increases, there is a risk that we could fail to maintain 
differentiated margins.

Sub-risks
 – Oil and gas industry downturn
 – Loss of key markets due to geopolitical/litigation/regulatory impact
 – Increased competition in our core geographies/sectors
 – Reduced bidding competitiveness

Risk appetite measures
 – Book-to-bill Ratio

Links
For more information, see: pages 20 and 21

Assessment: Decreased 

Mitigation and management
Our order intake is driven by our strategy, the development of which is 
overseen by the Board, and the associated risks are overseen by the Group 
Risk Committee. Our service lines work together to identify, review and win 
opportunities. We regularly analyse our business development activities, 
bid-to-win ratios and our competition.

In our MENA region, the source of the majority of our backlog, we see a 
good pipeline of bidding opportunities for 2020. New investment decisions 
continue to be taken and capital investment is edging upwards.

We continued to secure new orders during 2019, albeit in a challenging 
environment, including projects in Algeria, the UK and Oman. We continue to 
focus on converting opportunities in target adjacent geographies and sectors.

The risk has decreased since our last update due to a healthy bidding 
pipeline for 2020. 

Additional SFO action could impact this risk.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsADVERSE GEOPOLITICAL CHANGES IN KEY GEOGRAPHIES

Risk category: Strategic

The Group’s backlog is concentrated in the Middle East and North Africa, 
which may increase our vulnerability to adverse geopolitical events in the 
region. Recent global economic conditions have had an impact in countries 
whose economies are exposed to the downturn in commodities, placing 
greater pressure on governments to find alternative means of raising 
revenues and increasing the risk of social and labour unrest. 

The impact of adverse geopolitical changes in our key geographies 
include risks to the successful delivery of our strategy, our operations and 
associated impact on margins, the safety of our people, security issues, 
material logistics, and travel restrictions.

Sub-risks
 – Government succession uncertainty 
 – Escalation of territorial disputes 
 – Terrorism/increase in criminal activity
 – Increased controls over trade and payments

Risk appetite measures
 – Cash flow exposed to geopolitical risk

Links
For more information, see: pages 24-25 and 51-52

Assessment: No change

The risk has remained stable, relative to when we last reported, as the 
geo-political risk profile of our portfolio has changed little, with marginally 
increased tensions in the Middle East offset by increased OECD exposure in 
Europe and the US. 

Mitigation and management
We are actively pursuing and executing projects in new geographies and we 
carry out detailed risk analysis before entering any new country.

The Board actively monitors political developments and seeks to avoid or 
minimise our exposure to jurisdictions with risk levels beyond our appetite.

We operate a Business Continuity Management System that considers 
response to and recovery from geopolitical incidents. 

We have good experience in project execution and maintain positive 
relationships with key stakeholders. Careful consideration is given to 
contractual terms and security conditions through our detailed risk review 
process and we seek external advice on specialist issues as required.

The delivery model is modified to suit each project and we limit exposure to 
single sources of supply and service. We limit our fixed asset commitment 
within each contract and closely monitor and manage our cash flow and 
commitments. There is continued focus on evacuation and emergency 
response and operations are assessed and executed in accordance with 
our security policy and security standards.

FAILURE TO DELIVER STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Risk category: Strategic

Each of our strategic priorities is supported by various strategic initiatives 
that are overseen by senior management and the Board. To build enterprise 
value, we ensure each initiative is de-risked and respective success goals 
are met, assuring shareholders and opinion formers that we are pursuing 

an appropriate strategy capable of delivering shareholder value. The impact 
is reflected in the appetite for new investors to buy into the Group and 
consequently our valuation. 

Sub-risks
 – Failure to divest non-core assets
 – Failure to deliver digitalisation strategy
 – Failure to deliver transformation programme
 – Failure to deliver new market access initiatives

Risk appetite measures
 – Initiative impact (cost, value) and schedule targets
 – Initiative specific success goals

Links
For more information, see: pages 6-8 and 24-25

Assessment: No change

Good progress has been made divesting non-core assets, delivering our 
digitalisation strategy and our transformation programme, and accessing 
new geographic markets such as USA, Malaysia, Brunei and Libya and 
new sectors that include wind, and well plug and abandon.

Mitigation and management
Each strategic initiative is governed by a stage-gate process and overseen 
by a formal Group level steering committee. The Board regularly assesses 
our strategic initiatives and overall strategic plan to satisfy itself that the 
right mix of risk, capability and reward is established. We conduct detailed 
sensitivity analysis to assess the robustness of our plans.

The GRC reviews all material new business opportunities and projects, new 
country entries, joint ventures, investments, acquisitions and disposals.

In a challenging environment, we continued to deliver our strategic 
initiatives in 2019: we continued to secure new orders in targeted ‘growth’ 
geographies and sectors; progressed new organic and inorganic growth 
opportunities; progressed our divestment plan; and continued right-sizing 
initiatives for efficient project execution, as well as further developing 
technology-enabled offerings to drive efficiency and differentiation 
in our services.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTPRINCIPAL RISKS  
AND UNCERTAINTIES
CONTINUED

POOR OPERATIONAL AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE

Risk category: Operational

Our portfolio typically includes a relatively small number of large value 
contracts, a larger number of smaller value contracts and sizeable oil and 
gas assets. Cost or schedule overruns on any of the large value contracts, 

or operational issues affecting production within our key assets could 
negatively impact the Group’s profitability, cash flows and relationships with 
key stakeholders.

Sub-risks
 – Poor project execution 
 – Ineffective operation of assets
 – Ineffective contracting

Risk appetite measures
 – Division level cash flow and net income
 – Contractual exposures

Links
For more information, see: pages 6-8; 17; and 85

Assessment: No change

We continued to operate effectively throughout 2019. Contracting and 
project delivery remained a significant area of focus for the Board and 
executive management to ensure that we maintained our attention on 
managing this key risk. The divestment of a number of non-core assets 
has reduced a number of operational risks. 

Mitigation and management
Key risks to delivery are initially identified at the tender stage, through the 
risk review process by relevant risk review committees and escalating to 
the GRC or Board, as required. On award, detailed execution strategies 
are further developed and during the execution phase, emerging risks and 
opportunities are managed through assurance and operational reviews. 
Lessons learned are cascaded through leadership lines and our quality 
initiatives are focused on a ‘right first time’ approach.

The main project risks are the application of contractual liquidated damages 
by clients and failure to secure assessed variation orders. We regularly 
review these exposures and are satisfied that the risks are balanced across 
the E&C portfolio. We work closely with our clients to resolve contractual 
elements for our substantially completed and ongoing projects. 

HSSEIA INCIDENTS

Risk category: Operational

There are several factors that could impact our ability to operate safely. 
These include safety and asset integrity risks and extend to a range of 

environmental risks. The risk is the potential harm to our people, and the 
commercial and/or reputational damage that could be caused.

Mitigation and management
Safety is a core value and the risk is governed largely by our operating 
framework, Group policies, systems and various monthly forums (such as 
the asset integrity review board). During the year we carried out a number 
of safety deep dives and updated a number of global standards for HSSEIA.

In 2019 we maintained our focus on the Group Safety Improvement Plan, 
enhanced our business continuity plans, including digital media response, 
and continued crisis management training, with exercises being held at the 
Group and project levels.

Sub-risks
 – Oil spills/ gas leaks
 – Integrity failure
 – Loss of well control
 – Driving accidents
 – Fall from heights/lifting accidents/accidents during commissioning
 – Contractor/JV Partner/Client with inadequate HSSE standards/controls
 – Threats to security of our staff

Risk appetite measures
 – Number of projects/ assets at risk
 – Total recordable incident rate

Links
For more information, see: pages 50-52

Assessment: Decreased 

During 2019, our safety performance improved as a result of enhanced 
oversight of key integrity risks, implementation of a Driving Safety 
Improvement Programme and the transition to the industry standard 
Life-Saving rules. 

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsINSUFFICIENT IT RESILIENCE

Risk category: Operational

The Group’s performance is increasingly dependent on the ongoing 
capability and reliability of our IT platforms. We (as with all companies) 

continue to be exposed to external cyber-security threats.

Sub-risks
 – System breach due to malware attack
 – Unavailability/loss of data due to inadequate response/recovery
 – Cyber attacks
 – Network unavailability due to end-of-life devices
 – Compromise of user accounts through phishing and social 

engineering attacks

 – System unavailability due to legacy and unsupported applications and 

server infrastructure

 – Operational technology breach leading to operational disruption

Mitigation and management
We operate a Group-wide Information/cyber security programme and 
implemented a ‘cloud’ strategy to maintain a resilient IT platform. We have 
made security investment in multiple areas to prevent a cyber threat before 
it enters Petrofac network. We also have implemented multiple intrusion 
detection and prevention tools as well as security incident monitoring 
capabilities, so we can quickly respond to alerts and suspicious activity 
We have moved to a greater standardisation of our IT systems to replace 
our legacy systems. The Group implemented robust policies, standards, 
procedures and partnered with market-leading security specialists where 
appropriate to mitigate cyber risks.

Risk appetite measures
 – Number of significant cyber Incidents
 – System resilience and access
 – Removal of legacy systems

Links
For more information, see: pages 52

Assessment: Decreased 

As described above a number of initiatives have been implemented during 
2019 specifically enhancing our abilities to detect and prevent incidents. 
Investments made have increased the resilience of our IT platforms, 
including reducing the threats from cyber attacks. 

LOSS OF FINANCIAL CAPACITY

Risk category: Financial

Failure to maintain adequate liquidity or provide guarantees to our 
customers could adversely affect our ability to deliver our strategy and may 
ultimately result in financial loss and/or ability to comply with our financial 
covenants.

Costs of debt may rise as a result of rating agency downgrades or reduced 
access to funding.

Sub-risks
 – Failure to maintain adequate liquidity
 – Reduction in profits, cash outflow and balance sheet
 – Failure to provide guarantees

Risk Appetite Measures
 – Liquidity 
 – Credit Rating
 – Unfunded facilities

Links
For more information, see: pages 24; 45; 84; 167-170 and 192-194

Assessment: No change 

We made good progress during 2019, continuing to focus on reducing our 
levels of gross debt and managing working capital. Cash Management 
remains a key focus for the Group.

Access to funding is critical to our sustainability and future growth. Reduced 
access to funding could hamper the Group’s growth and/or adversely affect 
the Group’s financial performance. 

Mitigation and management
We maintain an adequate level of liquidity in the form of readily available 
cash, short-term investments, or committed credit facilities. 

The Audit Committee has defined a minimum level of liquidity that must  
be maintained.

We continued to employ a conservative and flexible funding strategy, robust 
across a range of business plan scenarios. Our financial policy targets BBB-
investment grade credit metrics over the long term.

We prepare quarterly cash flow forecasts, aligned to our financial re-
forecasts, to identify any funding requirements early. We monitor debt, 
cash and liquidity balances daily.

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AND UNCERTAINTIES
CONTINUED

MISSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Risk category: Financial

We execute complex projects in a dynamic environment across various 
jurisdictions with a variety of clients. Due to operational volatility and 
financial complexity, our assumptions and financial estimates may not 

accurately reflect our business performance and financial results, or provide 
inadequate information to key decisions. These may negatively impact 
investor confidence.

Mitigation and management
Our Financial Control Framework ensures that adequate controls are 
identified, implemented and monitored throughout all of our key financial 
activities. Adequacy of these controls are certified and reviewed by various 
assurance activities and overseen by the Audit Committee. 

External auditors review and test our financial accounts.

Sub-risks
 – Inaccurate revenue recognition 
 – Breakdown in transactional accounting controls
 – Asset carrying amounts exceeding recoverable amounts
 – Inaccurate corporate income tax reporting
 – Breakdown in system access controls
 – Inaccurate financial consolidation and reporting

Risk appetite measures
 – Assessment of effectiveness of financial controls
 – Reporting errors/restatements

Links
For more information, see: pages 84-85 and 126-128

Assessment: New risk, no change in 2019 

During 2019 a number of initiatives have been implemented to improve 
further the financial controls, including the Financial Control Framework and 
updated Treasury Policy.

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

Risk category: Legal and Compliance

Non-compliance with laws, regulations and ethical standards due to failures 
in our compliance controls or unethical behaviour, including but not limited 

to bribery, corruption, money laundering, trade sanctions and labour rights. 
These could result in fines and/or adverse impact on our reputation.

Sub-risks
 – Adverse impact of additional SFO action
 – Violation of laws and regulations, including: UKLA, FCPA, UK Bribery 

Act; Whistleblower Protection; Trade Compliance; Modern Slavery Act; 
Anti-Money Laundering; and Data Protection (GDPR).

Risk appetite measures
 – Third party due diligence
 – Employee completion of mandatory compliance training and 

annual declaration

 – Project compliance monitoring
 – Investigations of ‘Speak Up’ cases

Links
For more information see: pages 5; 7; 48; 66-67; 68-69; 83-87; and 88-89

Assessment: No change 

As described above, a number of key initiatives have been implemented in 
2019, including a refreshed Code of Conduct, revised compliance policies 
and monitoring programmes, changes in the due diligence procedure and 
an improved compliance organisation to enhance Investigations, trade 
compliance and compliance risk management processes. 

Mitigation and management
We operate a Group level Compliance Programme and we have continued 
to enhance this programme during 2019. Specifically:

 – The Third Party Risk Committee continued to meet during 2019 to review 

applicable third-party relationships 

 – The Code of Conduct, which sets out the behaviours expected of our 
employees and those people who work with us, was updated in 2019. 
Our employees at supervisory level and above are required to complete 
relevant mandatory e-learning

 – Employees and particular stakeholders are required to complete 

mandatory Compliance Training and an Annual Declaration exercise. 
The mandatory compliance e-learning has been revised and will 
be launched during Q12020 for all Petrofac employees to complete

 – A Trade Compliance Policy was implemented to ensure a broad 

understanding of, and compliance with, embargoes and sanction regimes, 
and import and export controls 

 – A Conflict of Interest Policy was implemented to ensure our employees 

are aware of the risks associated with conflicts of interest and can 
disclose any potential conflict 

 – The Compliance Monitoring programme was implemented on new projects 
 – The Company has reported in prior reports that in May 2017 the Serious 
Fraud Office (SFO) had commenced an investigation into the activities 
of Petrofac, its subsidiaries and their officers for suspected bribery, 
corruption, and/or money laundering. This investigation remains ongoing. 
The existence, timing and amount of any future financial obligations (such 
as fines or penalties) or other consequences are unable to be determined 
at this time. Since the instigation of the investigation, shareholder 
confidence has been impacted resulting in a material fall in the market 
value. Despite strong client support across our portfolio, early 2019 
brought significant business impact in both Iraq and Saudi Arabia, which 
dampened our overall performance and impacted on our new order intake

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsINADEQUATE LEADERSHIP AND TALENT MANAGEMENT

 Risk category: People

Our operations are heavily dependent on our ability to attract, retain and 
lead the right level of skilled and experienced personnel. Failure to do so 

could negatively impact our distinctive, delivery-focused culture, and prevent 
us from maintaining our operational capability and relationships with clients.

Sub-risks
 – Inability to attract and retain the capability necessary to deliver the 

business plan

 – Fragility in our succession planning for key roles as a result of retirements 

and other movements

 – Leadership fails to live our values and behaviours

Risk appetite measures
 – Results of employee surveys
 – Staff turnover
 – Compensation benchmarks
 – Succession plans

Links
For more information, see: pages 56-58 and 80-82

Assessment: Decreased

The risk has decreased as a result of the implementation of new initiatives in 
2019 including, the Workforce Forum to encourage employee engagement; 
review of existing HR policies and practices with regards to diversity and 
inclusion; an enhanced internal job board; and improved Employee Survey 
results.

Mitigation and management
The Group’s organisational structure was revised in 2019, primarily relating 
to the E&C and IES divisions. The changes were designed to provide clarity 
of leadership for our divisions and ensure the optimal long-term structural 
foundation for the business to deliver its full potential.

The focus on succession planning remains an important priority for the 
Board and we continue to review and update succession plans for all our 
critical roles across the Group. The overall senior talent pipeline continues to 
be reviewed on a quarterly basis.

We are developing a cadre of future leaders and providing them with the 
opportunities to demonstrate their potential and accelerate their progression. 
We also focus on the emerging talent who are viewed as high potential 
individuals and we manage their development in terms of on the job training, 
rotations and training events to accelerate their progression. Over 50% of 
graduates hired since 2004 have been retained within the Group, and we have 
continued our graduate recruitment programme in 2019.

We conducted our annual employee survey in 2019 and saw improved 
scores in key measures. We introduced a Workforce Forum to encourage 
employees to directly engage with Board directors and senior management.

We remain confident that our policies to attract, retain, train, promote and 
reward our people are appropriate for the Group, and will enable us to meet 
our strategic goals. 

VIABILITY STATEMENT

The Board regularly reviews the 
funding position of the Group, its 
projected liquidity requirements 
and factors that could adversely 
affect the Group’s future long-term 
viability. In doing so, the Directors 
assess the prospects of the Group 
by reference to its current financial 
and operational position, its recent 
and historical financial performance, 
its future financial plans and the 
potential impact of the principal risks 
and mitigating factors described on 
pages 30 to 35.

The Directors have assessed the 
viability of the Group over a three-
year period to 31 December 2022. 
The Board believes that this is an 
appropriate time horizon given its 
business portfolio, order backlog and 
business development pipeline, offer 
limited visibility beyond three years. 
The Board reviews its prospects over 
a longer-term horizon and prepares 
a three-year business plan that is 
dependent on the external market 
environment, securing new orders 
at sustainable margins, operational 
performance and capital discipline. 
The Group’s business model aims 
to deliver sustainable, long-term 

value through dividend payments 
and financial returns from share 
price growth.

The Directors considered the following 
principal risks as the most important in 
their assessment of the viability of the 
Group:

Engineering & Production Services 
business units, adverse commercial 
or legal settlements

 – An increase in working capital driven 

by a deterioration in contractual 
terms, weak cash management or 
delays in commercial settlements

 – Adverse geopolitical changes in key 

geographies

 – Low order intake
 – Failure to deliver strategic initiatives
 – Poor project execution
 – HSSEIA incidents
 – Loss of financial capacity

The Group’s business plan forecasts 
have been stress tested against a 
number of severe but plausible risks 
to the business that could potentially 
impact the Group’s ability to fund 
its future activities and adhere to its 
banking covenants, such as:

 – A material decline in oil price relative 
to both our and market expectations

 – A substantial reduction in forecast 

new orders in Engineering 
& Construction

 – A material financial loss resulting 

from poor execution in our 
Engineering & Construction and/or 

In considering the impact of these 
stress test scenarios, the Board has 
reviewed realistic mitigating actions 
that could be taken to avoid or 
reduce the impact or occurrence of 
the underlying risks. These include 
reducing operating costs, cutting 
discretionary capital expenditure, 
suspending dividends and disposing 
of non-core assets.

The Board has also reviewed and 
approved the Group’s funding plan, 
long-term liquidity forecasts and risk 
management policies, which monitor 
and mitigate the risk of a change 
in our financial position. 

The Group’s US$1.2 billion revolving 
credit facility expires in two tranches: 
US$200m in June 2020 and 
US$1.0 billion in June 2021. These 
are set out in note 27 to the Group’s 
financial statements. In making their 
assessment of viability, the Directors 

have assumed that the US$200m 
tranche expires at maturity, and the 
US$1.0 billion tranche is renewed 
or replaced. The Directors believe 
that it is reasonable to assume that 
the revolving credit facility will be 
renewed or replaced either in full or 
in part, in advance of its expiry date.

In certain scenarios, we may need to 
raise additional funds to supplement 
cash flow from operations or to 
provide additional liquidity headroom. 
The Directors believe the Group has 
access to sufficient sources of funding 
at commercially acceptable rates 
throughout the assessment period.

Whilst the principal risks all have the 
potential to affect future performance, 
none of them are considered likely 
either individually or collectively to 
threaten the viability of the business 
over the assessment period. Based 
on the results of this detailed 
assessment, the Directors have a 
reasonable expectation that the 
Group will be able to continue in 
operation and meet its liabilities as 
they fall due over the next three years.

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OVERVIEW

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING &  
PRODUCTION SERVICES

INTEGRATED ENERGY SERVICES

80%
Group revenue
contribution 

16%
Group revenue
contribution 

4%
Group revenue
contribution 

Revenue

US$4,475m

Revenue

US$889m

Revenue

US$195m

Business performance net profit

Business performance net profit

Business performance net profit

US$278m

US$32m

US$12m

US$ million

For the year ended 31 December
Engineering & Construction2
Engineering & Production Services2
Integrated Energy Services
Corporate, others, consolidation adjustments & eliminations
Group

%
For the year ended 31 December
Engineering & Construction2
Engineering & Production Services2
Integrated Energy Services
Group

Revenue

2019
4,475
889
195
(29)
5,530

Revenue growth

2019
(5.0)
4.2
(30.9)
(5.1)

2018
4,713
853
282
(19)
5,829

2018
(11.4)
(2.4)
23.7
(8.9)

Business performance
net profit1

2019
278
32
12
(46)
276

Business performance
net margin

2019
6.2
3.6
6.2
5.0

2018
338
43
39
(67)
353

2018
7.2
5.0
13.8
6.1

EBITDA

2019
412
51
99
(3)
559

EBITDA margin

2019
9.2
5.7
50.8
10.1

2018
458
68
160
(15)
671

2018
9.7
8.0
56.7
11.5

1  Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders
2  On 1 January 2019, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCm) business was reclassified from the EPS operating segment to the E&C operating segment. The EPCm business is presented 

36

within E&C in prior year comparative figures

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts 
 
 
PLATFORM FOR 
GROWTH IN THE 
US PERMIAN 
BASIN

US growth has been a strategic aim 
for EPS for several years.

W&W has an excellent track-record 
and reputation across the Permian 
for the delivery of maintenance, 
pipeline tie-in and project construction 
services. Operating out of three bases 
in Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico, 
the company has Master Services 
Agreements with more than 100 
operators, typically working under a 
reimbursable services contract model.

The Permian Basin offers Petrofac a 
unique opportunity as major operators 
increase their production and are 
looking for service companies that 
understand their specific requirements 
around safety and the integration of 
engineering, construction, maintenance 
and operations. Petrofac can drive 
value throughout this asset value chain. 
Our acquisition of W&W Energy Services 
(“W&W”), a maintenance business with 
its roots in the Permian since 1982, 
provides a low-risk entry position and 
will act as a platform for growth.

38

Year Permian track-record

100

Master Services Agreement

1st

A one-stop-shop in the world’s 
largest producing basin

37

CONNECTED 
CONSTRUCTION

Best-in-class delivery is a key 
strategic priority for Petrofac and, 
to help meet this goal, we see huge 
potential for our digital initiatives 
in our site operations. A perfect 
example is the US$600 million 
Salalah Liquefied Petroleum Gas 
(SLPG) project in Oman, where we 
have been working with Microsoft 
to test and implement our new 
Connected Construction tool. 

The tool provides real time visibility 
of people, materials and equipment 
which, in turn, helps us to work safer, 
smarter and faster.

For example, workers have 
personalised identifier tags, which 
keep track of their onsite movements, 
flag any potentially hazardous 
situations, and manage access 
to restricted areas. Using an SOS 
button, they can also raise the alarm 
if they get into trouble, and provide 
immediate access to essential 
information, such as their blood type 
or next of kin.

Similar tags also help us monitor 
materials and equipment, and helps 
ensure that key project milestones 
and KPIs are met. Thanks to this 
seamless flow of data, we believe 
the tool enabled a productivity uplift 
at SLPG.

Project value

US$600m

Productivity uplift

5%

Used in the trial

1,000 tags

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTENGINEERING & 
CONSTRUCTION

SOLID EXECUTION DELIVERING 
OUR PROJECT PORTFOLIO
The Engineering & Construction (E&C) division 
delivers onshore and offshore engineering, 
procurement, construction, installation and 
commissioning services. Lump-sum turnkey is the 
predominant commercial model used, but we also 
offer our clients the flexibility of other models, 
such as services on a reimbursable basis, through 
our engineering, procurement and construction 
management (EPCm) business. We have more 
than 38 years’ expertise in engineering and 
construction and our services encompass both 
greenfield and brownfield developments.

Overview

Revenue

Business performance net margin

US$4,475m

6.2%

17

18

19

US$5,319m

US$4,713m

US$4,475m

17

18

19

7.5%

7.2%

6.2%

Business performance net profit

Group revenue contribution

US$278m

80%

17

18

19

Backlog

US$5.7bn

US$400m

US$338m

US$278m

E&C headcount at 31 December

6,650

• 1. Algeria 23%
• 2. Thailand 23%
• 3. Oman 21%
• 4. Russia 9%
• 5. Kuwait 8%
• 6. United Arab Emirates 5%
• 7. Other 11%

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George Salibi
E&C Chief Operating Officer

We made steady 

progress delivering 
our portfolio of 
projects in 2019. 
Power transmission 

commenced from the BorWin3 
offshore grid connection project in the 
German North Sea, while the RAPID 
project in Malaysia is now ready 
for start up. We delivered a major 
milestone on the Upper Zakum Field 
Development in the UAE and with 
handover of the central island, the 
project is now substantially complete. 
In Saudi Arabia, the Jazan South tank 
farm is mechanically complete, whilst 
the Jazan North tank farm and Fadhili 
projects are nearing mechanical 
completion. In Kuwait, the KNPC 
Clean Fuels project is substantially 
complete (see case study on page 13) 
and we achieved a major milestone 
on the Lower Fars Heavy Oil plant in 
Kuwait with the commencement of 
steam injection. The Khazzan Phase 2 
(Ghazeer) gas development in Oman 
remains ahead of schedule.

Our EPCm projects are also 
progressing well. The Al Taweelah 
Alumina Refinery in the UAE has 
started up (see case study on page 
10), the Rabab Harweel Integrated 
Project in Oman has commenced 
production, and gas has recently been 
introduced into TurkStream in Turkey 
(see case study on page 14)

New awards
New order intake for the 
year totalled US$2.1 billion. 
Specific awards included:

Ain Tsila Development Project, 
Algeria
In March 2019, we were awarded a 
contract worth around US$1 billion 
with Groupement Isarene, the joint 
operating group set up by Sonatrach, 
Petroceltic and Enel, for the Ain 
Tsila Development Project in Algeria. 
Located around 1,100 kilometres 
south-east of Algiers, the Ain Tsila 
field will produce gas, LPG and 
condensate for the local Algerian 
market and for export.

Mabrouk North East Line Pipe 
Procurement Project, Oman
In June 2019, we secured our third 
project under a 10-year Framework 
Agreement with Petroleum 
Development Oman (PDO) with the 
award of a procurement services 
project for the Mabrouk North East 
Line Pipe Procurement Project in 
Oman, valued at approximately 
US$75 million. The 19-month project 
scope includes management of 
line pipe material from sourcing, 
technical and commercial evaluation, 
planning and control services with 
management and co-ordination of 
interfaces with all parties involved.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsBacklog in the E&C division stood 
at US$5.7 billion at 31 December 
2019 (2018: US$8.0 billion), 
reflecting low new order intake and 
progress delivered on the existing 
project portfolio.

Headcount in the E&C division 
was 6,650 at 31 December 2019 
(2018: 6,500).

HKZ Beta wind farm platform, 
The Netherlands
In June 2019, we confirmed the 
award of the Hollandse Kust Zuid 
(HKZ) offshore grid connection Beta 
HVAC platform (substation) in the 
North Sea by TenneT, the Dutch-
German transmission grid operator. 
This follows the award of the contract 
for HKZ platform Alpha in July 2018 
and subsequent confirmation of HKZ 
platform Beta option. The engineering, 
procurement, construction and 
installation (EPCI) of both substations 
has a total contract value of 
approximately US$200 million.

Additional scope of work on the 
Yibal Khuff project, Oman
Also in December 2019, we were 
awarded a 20-month contract to 
provide further services for PDO’s 
Yibal Khuff Project, including 
detailed Engineering, Procurement, 
and support for Construction and 
Commissioning of nine additional 
wells to improve overall plant 
production, and laying of gas pipeline 
from Yibal “A” to the main processing 
facility. The additional Yibal Khuff 
scope of work and the Mabrouk North 
East Line Pipe Procurement Project 
contract are worth a combined value 
of approximately US$130 million.

Mabrouk North East Development 
Project, Oman
In December 2019, we received an 
additional award under PDO’s 10-
year Framework for an Engineering, 
Procurement and Construction 
Management (EPCm) services 
contract for the Mabrouk North 
East Development Project in Oman. 
The 34-month project scope awarded 
involves the development of 16 gas 
producing wells and export of the 
production to the Saih Rawl Central 
Processing Plant. The project will be 
integrated with the Mabrouk North 
East Line Pipe Procurement Project 
(see previous page), which was 
awarded to Petrofac in June 2019.

Results
Revenue for the year decreased 
5% to US$4,475 million (2018: 
US$4,713 million) reflecting project 
phasing and mix.

Business performance net margin 
decreased to 6.2% (2018: 7.2%), 
reflecting project mix and higher 
tax. Business performance net profit 
decreased 18% to US$278 million 
(2018: US$338 million), reflecting the 
decline in revenue and margin.

KEY PROJECT PROGRESS

Value of Work Done (VOWD) at 31 December 20191

25%

50%

75%

100%

Turkstream, Turkey

Khazzan Phase 2, Oman

Salalah LPG, Oman

GC32, Kuwait

Onshore project, GCC

Duqm refinery, Oman

Sakhalin OPF, Russia

Majnoon CPF, Iraq

Marmul Polymer Project Phase 3, Oman

Tinrhert, Algeria

Clean Fuels Project, Thailand

Ain Tsila, Algeria

NOC/NOC led company/consortium

IOC company/consortium

1  Excludes projects > 95% complete and projects < US$250m.

Original
contract
value to
Petrofac

US$0.4bn

US$0.8bn

US$0.6bn

US$1.3bn

US$0.6bn

US$1.1bn

US$0.7bn

US$0.4bn

US$0.3bn

US$0.5bn

US$1.4bn

US$1.0bn

39

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTENGINEERING & 
PRODUCTION SERVICES

DELIVERING GOOD OPERATIONAL 
PERFORMANCE
The Engineering & Production Services (EPS) 
division brings together our services’ capability 
across brownfield projects and operations, 
greenfield projects through concept, feasibility 
and front-end engineering and full project delivery 
as well as a range of operations, maintenance  
and engineering services for onshore and  
offshore projects.

Overview

Revenue

Business performance net margin

US$889m

3.6%

17

18

19

US$874m

US853m

US$889m

17

18

19

5.7%

5.0%

3.6%

Business performance net profit

Group revenue contribution

US$32m

16%

17

18

19

Backlog

US$50m

US$43m

US$32m

EPS headcount at 31 December

4,050

• 1. UK 50%
• 2. MENA 23%
• 3. CIS 8%
• 4. South East Asia 7%
• 5. Other 12%

US$1.7bn

40

John Pearson
EPS Chief Operating Officer and Chief Corporate 
Development Officer

In 2019, a recovery in market 

conditions led to an acceleration 
of project awards and contract 
extensions, particularly in 
brownfield projects and wells, two 
of our target growth markets. This led 
to a subsequent expansion in EPS’ 
backlog. Our operations business 
remains resilient, despite lower activity 
in the year. We completed a bolt-on 
acquisition of W&W Energy Services 
providing a low risk, entry-level 
platform for growth in the attractive 
Permian basin in the US.

contracts in Iraq, while we were 
also selected by Petrogas NEO UK 
to provide integrated services to its 
North Sea operations following its 
asset acquisition during the year 
from Total

 — We also secured new awards 

related to the provision of project 
management services, including 
a contract, won through our 
joint venture with the State Oil 
Company of the Republic of 
Azerbaijan (SOCAR), to support 
BP’s operations in Azerbaijan 
and Georgia

New awards and extensions
During the year, EPS secured 
awards and extensions with new and 
existing clients worth approximately 
US$1.0billion, predominantly in the 
UK North Sea, the Middle East, 
South East Asia and CIS. Many of the 
contracts awarded delivered against 
EPS’ growth strategy of diversifying 
into new markets and geographies:

 — In brownfield projects, we secured 
several framework agreements 
and extensions in the North Sea, 
while we were awarded contracts 
for two small scale EPC projects in 
Malaysia and the UAE

 — In well engineering, we won 

two contracts for well plug and 
abandonment work in the North 
Sea, while we were announced 
as a well management services 
provider to a global well drilling 
campaign being undertaken by 
Maersk Drilling

 — In operations and maintenance, 

we secured extensions to existing 

Results
Revenue increased 4% 
to US$889 million (2018: 
US$853 million), with growth in 
Projects more than offsetting lower 
Operations’ activity.

Business performance net margin 
decreased to 3.6% (2018: 5.0%), 
reflecting lower contract margins 
and higher overheads. 
Business performance net profit 
decreased 26% to US$32 million 
(2018: US$43 million) driven by the 
roll-off of high margin contracts and 
lower margins on new contracts.

Backlog in the EPS division increased 
to US$1.7 billion at 31 December 
2019 (2018: US$1.6 billion) reflecting 
the level of order intake.

Headcount in the EPS division 
was 4,050 at 31 December 2019 
(2018: 4,250).

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsINTEGRATED ENERGY 
SERVICES

DELIVERING UNDERLYING 
GROWTH
Integrated Energy Services (IES) is Petrofac’s 
upstream oil and gas business, providing an 
integrated service for clients under flexible 
commercial models that are aligned with their 
requirements. These range from Production 
Enhancement Contracts (PECs) and traditional 
equity upstream investment models including  
both Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) and 
concession agreements. Our projects cover 
upstream developments – both greenfield 
and brownfield – and related energy 
infrastructure projects.

Overview

Revenue

Business performance net margin

US$195m

6.2%

17

18

19

US$228m

US$282m

US$195m

17

18

19

-9.2%

13.8%

6.2%

Business performance net profit

Group revenue contribution

US$12m

4%

17

18

19

-US$21m

US$39m

US$12m

IES headcount at 31 December

550

On 31 December 2019, Rob Jewkes stepped down as IES Chief Operating 
Officer as part of his retirement. On 1 January 2020, Engineering & Production 
Services (EPS) assumed the management of the remaining IES asset 
portfolio. The performance of these assets will be reported as part of EPS 
in future reports.

Rob Jewkes
IES Chief Operating Officer

Managing the IES portfolio 
to maximise value
As part of our strategic commitment 
to reduce capital intensity by focusing 
on our core E&C and EPS businesses, 
we continue to manage the IES 
portfolio to maximise value.

In 2019, we signed an agreement 
with Perenco to sell our remaining 
51% interest in our operations in 
Mexico. The transaction is subject to 
regulatory approval and is expected 
to complete in 2020. This followed the 
sale of a 49% non-controlling interest 
in our Mexico operations to Perenco 
in 2018, which was completed in 
addition to the sales of our interests 
in the Greater Stella Area (GSA) 
development in the UK North Sea and 
the Chergui gas concession in Tunisia.

When the sale of our 51% interest in 
our Mexico operations completes, 
Block PM304 in Malaysia’s offshore 
Cendor field will be our single 
remaining material IES asset.

Equity Upstream Investments
Net entitlement production for 
the year from our equity interests 
decreased to 2.1 million barrels of oil 
equivalent (mboe) (2018: 3.7 mboe), 
reflecting prior year asset sales. 
Excluding asset sales, net entitlement 
production increased 7%, reflecting 
strong growth in production from the 
Santuario PSC in Mexico.

Production Enhancement 
Contracts
Petrofac earns a tariff per barrel on 
PECs for an agreed level of baseline 
production and an enhanced tariff 
per barrel on incremental production. 
We earned tariff income on a total 
of 2.2 mboe (2018: 2.5 mboe) driven 
by a decline in production from the 
Magallanes PEC.

Results 
Revenue decreased 31% to 
US$195 million (2018: US$282 million) 
driven by prior year asset sales. 
Excluding asset sales, revenue was 
down 1%. The average realised price 
(net of royalties) for the year was 
US$67 per barrel (2018: US$59).

EBITDA decreased 38% to 
US$99 million (2018: US$160 million). 
Excluding asset sales, EBITDA was 
down 4%, reflecting higher operating 
costs and lower cost recovery on 
PECs, partially offset by higher 
production from PSCs and higher 
net profit from associates.

IES generated a business 
performance net profit 
of US$12 million (2018: 
US$39 million), reflecting prior year 
asset sales, partially offset by lower 
tax and depreciation.

IES headcount stood at 550 at 
31 December 2019 (2018: 600).

41

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTFINANCIAL REVIEW

Alastair Cochran
Chief Financial Officer

GOOD 
RESULTS, 
STRONG 
BALANCE 
SHEET AND 
RETURN TO AN 
ASSET-LIGHT 
BUSINESS 
MODEL

At a glance
 — Revenue down 5% to US$5.5 billion
 — EBITDA down 17% to US$559 million1
 — Business performance net profit down  

22% to US$276 million1,2

 — Reported net profit of US$73 million2
 — Fully diluted EPS of 80.4 cents1,2
 — Group backlog down 23% to US$7.4 billion

 — Net cash of US$15 million

 — Full year dividend unchanged at 38.0 cents  

per share

42

Financial Review
Financial performance in 2019 reflects lower activity and the impact of a decline in margins, as illustrated in 
the table below.

Year ended 31 December 2019
Exceptional 
items and 
certain 
remeasure-

Business
performance1
US$m
5,530
559
276

ments  
US$m
–
n/a
(203)

Reported 
US$m
5,530
n/a
73

Year ended 31 December 2018

Exceptional 
items and 
certain 
remeasure-

ments  
US$m
–
n/a
(289)

Business
performance1
US$m
5,829
671
353

Reported  
US$m
5,829
n/a
64

Revenue
EBITDA
Net profit/(loss)

1   Business performance before exceptional items and certain re-measurements. This measure is shown by Petrofac as a means of measuring 

underlying business performance (see note 4 to the consolidated financial statements).

2  Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts“ Oman, Kuwait and the  
UAE were the top three 
markets in 2019.”

Revenue
Group revenue decreased 5% to 
US$5.5 billion (2018: US$5.8 billion). 
Revenue in the Engineering & 
Construction (E&C) operating segment 
decreased 5% due to project phasing 
as several large projects neared – or 
reached – completion. Engineering & 
Production Services (EPS) operating 
segment revenue grew 4%, driven 
by growth in brownfield projects 
and wells activity. Revenue in the 
Integrated Energy Services (IES) 
operating segment decreased 31%, 
driven by prior year asset divestments 
of the Greater Stella Area (GSA) 
development in the UK and the 
Chergui gas concession in Tunisia.

Revenue by Geography: FY19

Oman, Kuwait and the UAE were the 
top three markets in 2019, generating 
50% of Group revenue (2018: the 
top three markets – Kuwait, Oman 
and Saudi Arabia – generated 
58% of revenue). The proportion 
of revenue generated in countries 
considered to be the Group’s growth 
markets increased in 2019 to 34% 
(2018: 29%).

• 1. Oman 25%
• 2. Kuwait 15%
• 3. UAE 10%
• 4. UK 9%
• 5. Saudi Arabia 7%

• 6. Iraq 6%
• 7. Turkey 5%
• 8. Algeria 4%
• 9. Other 19%

Backlog1
The Group’s backlog decreased 23% to US$7.4 billion at 31 December 2019 (2018: US$9.6 billion), reflecting low new 
order intake in E&C and progress delivered on the existing project portfolio. The most significant new award in 2019 was 
Ain Tsila in Algeria, where the Group has an extensive track record of good project execution. This 42-month, lump-sum 
EPC project is worth around US$1 billion and was awarded by a joint operating group set up by Sonatrach, Petroceltic 
and Enel. EPS’ backlog grew by 10% in 2019 reflecting an increase in project awards.

Engineering & Construction
Engineering & Production Services
Group

Opening Backlog
New awards
Net variation orders
New order intake

Revenue
FX impact
Closing Backlog
Book-to-bill ratio

31 December 
2019  

31 December1 
2018  

US$bn
5.7
1.7
7.4

US$bn
8.0
1.6
9.6

31 December 
2019  

31 December 
2018  

US$bn
9.6
2.2
1.0
3.2

(5.5)
0.1
7.4
0.6x

US$bn
10.2
4.4
0.6
5.0

5.8
0.2
9.6
0.9x

Net variation orders increased backlog by US$1.0 billion in the year. US$4.5 billion of the closing 2019 backlog 
is expected to be executed in 2020.

Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA)2
Business performance EBITDA decreased 17% to US$559 million (2018: US$671 million). Approximately 50% 
of the decline (US$58 million) was due to prior year asset divestments in IES, with the remainder due to lower revenues 
and contract margins. Overall, Group EBITDA margin declined to 10.1% (2018: 11.5%).

Year ended 31 December 2019

Total revenue
EBITDA
EBITDA margin

Year ended 31 December 20181

Total revenue
EBITDA
EBITDA margin

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m
4,475
412
9.2%

Engineering & 
Production 
Services  
US$m
889
51
5.7%

Integrated 
Energy 
Services  
US$m
195
99
50.8%

Corporate & 
others  
US$m
–
(3)

Consolidation 
adjustments & 
eliminations 
US$m
(29)
–
–

Business 
performance 
US$m
5,530
559
10.1%

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m
4,713
458
9.7%

Engineering & 
Production 
Services  
US$m
853
68
8.0%

Integrated 
Energy Services  

US$m
282
160
56.7%

Corporate & 
others  
US$m
–
(15)

Consolidation 
adjustments & 
eliminations 
US$m
(19)
–
–

Business 
performance 
US$m
5,829
671
11.5%

1  On 1 January 2019, the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) business was reclassified from the EPS operating segment to the 

E&C operating segment. The EPCm business is presented within E&C in the prior year comparative figures. 

2  See A3 in Appendix A to the consolidated financial statements. 

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTFINANCIAL REVIEW
CONTINUED

Finance income/(expense)1
Finance income decreased to US$13 million (2018: US$14 million), reflecting 
a reduction in the unwinding of discounts on receivables. Finance expense 
decreased 28% to US$58 million (2018: US$81 million) as debt maturities, 
including the repayment of US$677 million of senior notes in October 2018, 
reduced the average gross debt for the year. In aggregate, the net finance 
expense decreased by US$22 million to US$45 million (2018: US$67 million). 
It is a strategic objective of the Group to reduce average gross debt further 
and thereby reduce the net finance expense.

Finance income
Bank interest 
Unwinding of discount on receivables 
(note 18 and note 21)
Total finance income 
Finance expense
Group borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Unwinding of discount on non-current contract assets
Unwinding of discount on provisions (note 28)
Total finance expense 

1  See note 7 to the consolidated financial statements

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

5

8
13

(42)
(12)
–
(4)
(58)

5

9
14

(60)
(11)
(4)
(6)
(81)

Taxation
The Group’s business performance effective tax rate (“ETR”) for the year was 
29.4% (2018: 24.4%), reflecting the change in mix of profits in the jurisdictions 
in which profits are earned.

Reported ETR increased to 65.6% (2018: 43.0%) due to several factors: the 
realisation of impairments without tax benefits and certain re-measurements 
that are not subject to tax; and, expenditure which is not deductible for 
tax purposes. As in prior years, the reported ETR is also driven by tax laws 
in jurisdictions where the Group operates and generates profits.

Net profit
Business performance net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders 
for the year decreased 22% to US$276 million (2018: US$353 million) due 
to lower revenues, higher tax, a decline in contract margins and prior year 
non-core asset sales. Business performance net margin decreased to 5.0% 
(2018: 6.1%).

Reported net profit increased to US$73 million (2018: US$64 million), reflecting 
lower exceptional items and certain re-measurements of US$203 million in the 
year (2018: US$289 million). These predominantly related to:

 — Non-cash impairment charges of US$86 million (post-tax) following a review 

of the carrying amount of the Group’s investment in Block PM304 in Malaysia 
and US$49 million (post-tax) triggered by the pending sale of our remaining 
51% interest in our Mexican operations (2018: US$196 million);

 — A non-cash fair value re-measurement of US$37 million (post-tax) in 

relation to the carrying value of Pánuco contingent consideration, given the 
increasing uncertainty concerning the timing and outcome of the migration 
of the Pánuco Production Enhancement Contract to a Production Sharing 
Contract and whether the contingent pay out conditions will be achieved 
(2018: US$43 million); and,

 — Other exceptional net items of US$31 million (post-tax), including Group 

reorganisation and redundancy costs, SFO related legal fees and JSD6000 
installation vessel divestment costs (2018: US$50 million)

Earnings per share
Business performance diluted earnings per share decreased 21% to 80.4 
cents per share (2018: 102.3 cents per share), broadly in line with the decrease 
in business performance net profit. Reported diluted earnings per share 
increased to 21.3 cents per share (2018: 18.6 cents per share), reflecting 
a significant decrease in exceptional items and certain re-measurements 
(refer to note 9 to the consolidated financial statements).

44

Operating cash flow
The net cash flow generated from operating activities decreased 
to US$238 million (2018 re-presented2: US$553 million).

EBITDA
Operating profit adjustments 
Operating profit before changes in working capital 
and other non-current items
Net working capital movement
Net other non-current items
Restructuring, redundancy, migration costs 
and other exceptional cash costs
Net income taxes paid
Net cash flows generated from operating activities

Year ended 
31 December 
2019  

Year ended 
31 December 
2018  

US$m
559
18

577
(179)
1

(28)
(133)
238

US$m
671
22

693
(15)
3

(24)
(104)
553

The net working capital outflow of US$179 million (2018: US$15 million) 
was due to: 

 — An outflow of US$231 million reflecting a decrease in contract liabilities 

(see note 21 to the consolidated financial statements).

 — An outflow of US$184 million from an increase in contract assets, 

principally due to an increase in work in progress, including an increase 
in variation orders pending customer approval of US$106 million 
(see note 21 to the consolidated financial statements); and,

 — An inflow of US$161 million from an increase in trade and other payables 

(see note 29 to the consolidated financial statements).

2 

Interest paid of US$69m previously reported within operating activities for year ended 31 December 
2018 was reclassified to financing activities as this presentation provides better comparability with 
Petrofac’s peer group and more faithfully represents the nature of the item in accordance with IAS 
7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’. Consequently, net cash flows used in operating activities reduced by 
US$69m and net cash flows used in financing activities increased by US$69m.

Free cash flow

Net cash flows generated from operating activities

Group capital expenditure
Acquisitions 
Divestments
Dividends received from associates and joint ventures and 
other investing activities 
Net cash flows (used in)/generated from 
investing activities
Interest paid
Amounts received from non-controlling interest
Free cash flow

Year ended 
31 December 
2019  

* Year ended 
31 December 
2018  

US$m
238

US$m
553

(92)
(21)
40

14

(59)
(51)
10
138

(98)
0
282

29

213
(69)
224
921

*  Net cash flows used in operating activities re-presented as per footnote 2 above.

The Group generated free cash flow for the year of US$138 million (2018: 
US$921 million) reflecting a net working capital outflow (as described above) 
and lower divestment proceeds. Free cash flow in 2018 benefited from 
US$224 million proceeds from the divestment of 49% of the Group’s operations 
in Mexico, classed as a non-controlling interest. Group capital expenditure 
also decreased to US$92 million (2018: US$98 million), reflecting prior year 
asset sales (JSD6000 and Greater Stella Area developments) partially offset by 
an increase in expenditure on Block PM304 in Malaysia and investment in IT 
infrastructure and digital initiatives (see A5 in Appendix A to the consolidated 
financial statements).

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsBalance sheet
IES carrying amount
The carrying amount1 of the IES portfolio stood at US$420 million at 
31 December 2019 (2018: US$536 million), largely comprising the Group’s 
interests in its operations in Mexico and Malaysia. The sale of the Group’s 
remaining 51% interest in Mexico is subject to regulatory and other approvals, 
which are expected in mid-2020.

Santuario, Magallanes, Arenque1,2
PM304
Other (including investment in associates)
Total

Mexico
Malaysia

31 December 
2019  

31 December 
2018  

US$m
242
150
28
420

US$m
282
230
24
536

1   Share of net assets attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders.
2   Included in assets held for sale (see note 15 to the consolidated financial statements).

Deferred and contingent consideration associated with the sale of non-core 
assets in prior years is excluded from the IES carrying amount disclosed above 
as it is included in other financial assets (see note 18 to the consolidated 
financial statements). A total receivable balance of US$123 million has been 
recognised out of a total potential consideration receivable of US$350 million.

Leases
Net lease liabilities increased 30% to US$179 million at 31 December 2019 
(2018: US$138 million) due to the application of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ on 1 January 
2019 (see notes 2, 30 and A10 in Appendix A to the consolidated financial 
statements). The net lease liability includes an offset of US$259 million 
receivable from joint operation partners regarding Block PM304 in Malaysia. 
The application of IFRS 16 had no impact on opening reserves. IFRS 16 
primarily impacts the accounting for non-cancellable operating leases for office 
buildings in the United Kingdom, Malaysia and India.

Total equity
Total equity at 31 December 2019 decreased to US$914 million (2018: 
US$1,009 million), reflecting: the reported net profit for the year of 
US$66 million; dividends paid in the year of US$143 million; and, the purchase 
of the Company’s shares by the Petrofac Employees Benefit Trust (which are 
held for the purpose of making awards under the Group’s share schemes) 
of US$33 million.

Of the US$914 million total equity at 31 December 2019, US$633 million 
(2018: US$707 million) was attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders 
and US$281 million (2018: US$302 million) was attributable to non-
controlling interests.

Liquidity
The Group’s total available borrowing facilities were US$1,500 million at 
31 December 2019 (2018: US$1,798 million), excluding bank overdrafts, 
following the repayment of US$240 million of Export Credit Agency funding 
and term loans, and the retirement of US$58 million of undrawn facilities during 
the year. The maturities of the remaining facilities are presented in note 27.

Of these facilities, US$600 million was undrawn as at 31 December 2019 
(2018: US$1,178 million). Combined with the Group’s cash balances of 
US$1,025 million (2018: US$726 million), the Group had US$1,625 million of 
liquidity available at 31 December 2019 (2018: US$1,904 million).

None of the Company’s subsidiaries are subject to any material restrictions 
on their ability to transfer funds in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances 
to the Company.

Return on capital employed
The Group’s return on capital employed for the year decreased to 23.3% 
(2018: 26.2%), with the reduction in business performance earnings before 
interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) being greater than the reduction in 
average capital employed in the year (see A8 in Appendix A to the consolidated 
financial statements).

Dividends
The Group’s dividend policy targets a dividend cover over the long term 
of between 2.0x and 3.0x business performance net profit, with an interim 
dividend each year of approximately 33% of the prior year total dividend.

In line with this policy, the Board is proposing a final dividend of 25.3 cents 
per share (2018: 25.3 cents). The final dividend will be paid on 22 May 2020 
to eligible shareholders on the register at 24 April 2020 (the ‘record date’). 
Shareholders who have not elected to receive dividends in US dollars will 
receive a sterling equivalent. Shareholders can elect by close of business on the 
record date to change their dividend currency election. Together with the interim 
dividend of 12.7 cents per share (2018: 12.7 cents), this gives a total dividend 
for the year of 38.0 cents per share (2018: 38.0 cents), which was 2.2x covered 
by business performance net profit. Dividends paid in 2019 were covered by 
free cash flow.

The Board takes a long-term view of its dividend and recognises the importance 
of dividends to shareholders. Consequently, it will take into account a range of 
factors when setting any future dividend, including: the Company’s long-term 
dividend cover target, historical performance, its long-term outlook, free cash 
flow, and the position of its balance sheet. At 31 December 2019, Petrofac 
Limited had distributable reserves of US$558 million (2018: US$512 million) 
and the total declared dividends in 2019 amounted to US$131 million 
(2018: US$130 million). 

Net cash and liquidity 
Net cash
Net cash excluding net lease liabilities decreased to US$15 million at 
31 December 2019 (2018: US$90 million), predominantly reflecting lower cash 
conversion due to a net working capital outflow (see A9 and A11 in Appendix A 
to the consolidated financial statements).

Total gross borrowings less associated debt acquisition costs were 
US$1,010 million at 31 December 2019 (2018: US$636 million). This consists 
of US$599 million drawn on a revolving credit facility, US$300 million of term 
loans and US$111 million of accessed overdraft facilities.

Outlook
We continue to expect a decrease in Group revenue in 2020 reflecting low new 
order intake in recent years. We currently have c.US$4.5 billion of secured 
revenue for 2020, comprising US$3.8 billion in E&C and US$0.7 billion 
in EPS. Net margins in E&C are expected to decline in 2020 reflecting a 
higher contribution from contract awards in lower margin markets and a 
c.US$30 million investment in maintaining bench strength and technical 
capability in 2020. This investment will ensure Petrofac can capitalise on 
the improving market outlook and best positions the Group for a recovery 
in new orders in 2020 and to deliver growth thereafter. Net margins in EPS 
are expected to be within the range of 3.5%-4.5%.

Cash and short-term deposits
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Net cash

31 December 
2019  

31 December 
2018  

US$m
1,025
(1,010)
15

US$m
726
(636)
90

Alastair Cochran
Chief Financial Officer
25 February 2020

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORT80%of structural steel procured 

with recycled content

CORPORATE  
RESPONSIBILITY
AT A GLANCE

WE RECOGNISE ISSUES SUCH 
AS CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY 
CONSUMPTION, INCREASING 
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION, 
AND RESOURCE SCARCITY 
WILL INCREASINGLY IMPACT 
ON OUR OPERATIONS. WE 
THEREFORE WANT TO ENSURE 
SUSTAINABILITY IS FULLY 
INTEGRATED INTO THE BUSINESS 
AND REMAINS CORE TO OUR 
STRATEGY FOR LONG-TERM 
VALUE CREATION.

EMBRACING A 
CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Al Taweelah Alumina Refinery Project, UAE is 
implementing ‘Estidama’ sustainability principles 
in the construction of the refinery operations 
management centre

For more information, see page 55

CDP rating ‘B’

We improved our carbon disclosure  
and are working towards full compliance  
with the Task Force on Climate-related 
Financial Disclosure (TCFD) 

For more information, see page 54

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsPOWER IN 
SIMPLICITY

USING WORDS  
TO CHANGE WORLDS

To support our journey towards 
zero harm to people, we moved 
to a new industry safety standard 
and adopted a common set of 
safety rules developed by the 
International Organisation of Oil & 
Gas Producers (IOGP). 

For more information, see page 52.

Petrofac supports the SmartReading programme in the UAE.

Free of charge to construction workers who want to learn to 
read, the initiative complements the work Petrofac is doing 
to improve labour rights and worker welfare on our sites.

For more information, see page 62

INVESTING IN 
OUR PEOPLE

Our graduate programme 
is creating opportunities 
for our future leaders.

For more information, see page 64

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTCORPORATE 
RESPONSIBILITY

INTEGRATING 
SUSTAINABILITY 
INTO OUR 
BUSINESS

Ayman Asfari
Group Chief Executive

To achieve sustained 

commercial success, it is 
essential for Petrofac to 
have a strong commitment 
to corporate responsibility 

(CR). As the world shifts to cleaner 
and more diverse sources of energy, 
we remain acutely aware of the need 
to operate sustainably in everything 
we do. We also believe we have an 
important role to play in supporting 
our clients through the transition.

Meanwhile, we are proud of our 
long-standing commitment to the 
UN Global Compact and continue 
to support its corporate governance 
principles on human rights, labour 
practices, environmental protection 
and work against corruption.

Engaging with our 
stakeholders
We make a determined effort 
to understand the issues most 
important to our stakeholders, 
including clients, investors, suppliers, 
NGOs, government representatives, 
employees and industry associations.

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We appointed a new Head of 
Sustainability and have expanded 
the role of our Group Director of 
Communications, to also include 
Sustainability, a key role which now 
has a position on our Executive 
Committee. We have also established 
a Sustainability Committee, 
comprised of senior leaders from 
across the Group and chaired by 
our Chief Financial Officer, which 
will guide the development of 
our sustainability strategy, policy 
and targets.

Advancing the energy 
transition
Working alongside our Sustainability 
Committee, a dedicated Energy 
Transition Team is charged with 
identifying related business 
opportunities for the Group. We see 
significant potential to build, maintain 
and operate a new generation of 
renewable energy infrastructure.

As we enter 2020, our priority will be 
to finalise our sustainability strategy 
for Board approval and to roll-out and 
embed the supporting programmes 
and initiatives. A key part of this will 
be encouraging employee involvement 
by engaging Petrofac’s brightest 
minds to help work on our biggest 
challenges. We have launched a 
‘Future Think Tank’ initiative, to foster 
new idea generation and differentiated 
thinking on the implementation of our 
strategy and our role in advancing the 
energy transition.

Supporting our clients’ 
evolving needs
We recognise issues such as climate 
change, energy consumption, 
increasing environmental regulation, 
and resource scarcity will increasingly 
impact on our operations. 
We therefore want to ensure 
sustainability is fully integrated into 
the business and remains core to our 
strategy for long-term value creation.

Our strong belief is that we have 
the right skills and experience to 
support our clients to meet the 
world’s evolving energy needs, safely 
and sustainably.

Ayman Asfari
Group Chief Executive
25 February 2020

In 2019, we extended our online 
survey to include several of our peers 
and joint venture partners. We also 
conducted meetings and calls 
with a selection of key audiences, 
including investors, clients and 
industry associations.

Based on this process, we identified 
our top material issues, which guide 
our CR programmes and inform this 
year’s reporting. We also continued to 
report in accordance with the Global 
Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 (core) 
guidelines.

Developing our sustainability 
strategy
In 2019, we focused on our role in 
the global energy transition, and 
began work on a comprehensive 
sustainability strategy shaped 
around our Environmental, Social & 
Governance (ESG) material issues. 

Our approach is in line with the aims 
of the UN Sustainable Development 
Goals, and our lower carbon 
ambitions are consistent with the 
climate goals of the Paris Agreement 
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsRESPONDING TO THE SDGs

Our sustainability 
achievements

The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seek to address the world’s biggest challenges, including 
ending poverty, supporting decent work and economic growth, reducing inequalities and tackling climate change. 
We believe we have an important role to play in supporting the SDGs and have identified four goals to focus 
on where we can make the greatest contribution:

SDG 7 – Our contribution
Recognising the importance of energy for sustainable development, SDG 7 focuses on access, 
efficiency, renewables and means of implementation. For our part, we are developing an energy 
transition strategy that supports clients’ lower carbon ambitions. We are targeting more opportunities 
in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly in offshore wind, and are working across our projects 
to improve energy efficiency.

SDG 8 – Our contribution
Wherever we operate, we are committed to creating shared value. We have embedded in-country 
value (ICV) programmes across many of our projects, maximising our support of local supply chains, 
employing local people and stimulating local economies. Our sustainability programmes support 
improved worker welfare, protect labour rights, and promote safe and secure working environments 
for all workers.

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OUR SUSTAINABLE 
DEVELOPMENT 
GOALS

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53

63

Lost time injury frequency rate

0.013

Expenditure on social investments

US$2.5m

AWARDS

Best private sector oil and gas 
company 2019 for Emiratisation 
by the UAE’s Ministry of Human 
Resources and Emiratisation 
(MOHRE).

SDG 12 – Our contribution
Efficient use of natural resources is one of the most critical and complex issues facing humanity 
today. To address this challenge, we are: progressively integrating circularity and greater resource 
efficiency into our projects; achieving environmentally sound management of our chemicals and 
waste throughout their life cycle; and reducing our waste generation through prevention, reduction, 
recycling and reuse.

SDG 13 – Our contribution
Mitigating climate change and its impacts will require building on the momentum achieved by 
the Paris Agreement. We are on target to achieve our goal of reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emission intensity by 20% between 2015 and 2030. We continue to challenge ourselves to further 
reduce our carbon footprint, and are developing a comprehensive carbon management plan that 
will support our compliance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) 
recommendations and our lower carbon ambitions.

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RESPONSIBILITY
CONTINUED

ENSURING SAFETY,  
ASSET INTEGRITY AND SECURITY

Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

Commitment
We are committed to protecting 
our people, our clients, and the 
communities we work in, as 
well as the assets we design, 
build, operate and maintain. 
Our aspiration is for zero incidents.

Overview
Total man-hours worked by 
employees and subcontractors

194m

17

18

19

238

233

194

 — Address the risks of complacency 
by improving reporting, scrutiny 
and ensuring ‘safe’ is a value

 — We introduced more leading 

 — Development and roll-out of 

indicators and, through a ‘Fear 
the Green’ initiative, increased the 
scrutiny of reporting

an HSSEIA data collection and 
reporting tool, and a new incident 
reporting system

Lost time injury frequency rate

 — Transition from Golden Rules of 

Safety to International Association 
of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) 
Life Saving Rules

 — Life Saving Rules standards were 
developed, along with awareness 
and training programmes, ready for 
Group-wide roll-out

 — Full transition to Life Saving 

Rules with roll out of e-learning 
and embedding new 
requirements in the corporate 
assurance programme

 — Development and roll-out of a 
Safety Companion online tool

0.013

17

18

19

0.009

0.018

0.013

Recordable incident frequency rate

 — Develop a consistent methodology 
for assessing data from in-vehicle 
monitoring systems (IVMS) and 
conduct a feasibility study on the 
utilisation of 5-star NCAP rated 
vehicles across our business

 — IVMS data is routinely scrutinised, 
with an emphasis on deviation 
management and, after being fully 
briefed on safety issues, all drivers 
are required to sign a Driver’s 
Commitment form

0.05

0.06

0.06

 — Introduce into the business a 

consistent process to carry out 
last-minute risk assessments prior 
to commencing a task

 — The last-minute risk assessments 
process and awareness campaign 
was launched across the EPS 
West business

 — Extend the roll out across 
the Group, embedding the 
discipline behind the last-minute 
risk assessment

 — Enhance the Asset Integrity 

 — The Asset Integrity Assurance 

 — Monitor the effectiveness of the 

Assurance Framework, increasing 
the level of cross-business 
unit audits

Framework was enhanced, bringing 
increased involvement and onus to 
the asset operating teams

Asset Integrity Audit Programme, 
and increase engagement among 
asset operating teams

 — Improve and implement a revised 
asset integrity KPI dashboard

 — The new asset integrity KPI 
dashboard was completed 
and implemented in the EPS 
West business

 — Extend the new asset integrity KPI 

dashboard across the Group

 — Reduce exposure of personnel and 
assets to criminality and security-
related disruptions

 — Step-up cyber-security protection 
with a programme of initiatives 
and the implementation of 
new standards

 — We ran an awareness campaign 
and developed and launched 
a new online tool – the 
Security Companion

 — Continue to enhance and promote 

the Security Companion as a 
one-stop-shop for all security-
related matters

 — We established our new Security 
Operations Centre; implemented 
new end-point, email and network 
security solutions; and rolled-out 
data classification and protection 
tools for all employees

 — Continue to extend cyber-security, 
with a focus on further protection 
for our cloud platform and data 
lakes, application security, and 
single sign-on authentication 
for all our legacy applications

0.06

17

18

19

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsOperating safely continues to be our 
number one priority.

Professionals–Gulf Cooperation 
Council HSE Excellence 
Awards 2019

to recognise good practice and 
outstanding achievements

 — Rolling out verification of 

Across Petrofac, our aspiration is 
for zero safety incidents, and this is 
encapsulated in our vision, Horizon 
Zero. We aim to achieve zero harm 
to our people and assets, the local 
communities and the environment.

To maintain our performance, we 
continue to enhance our well-
established programme of health, 
safety, security, environment and 
integrity assurance (HSSEIA) 
measures. We also continue to refine 
the way we measure our performance. 
During the past year, we shifted the 
focus from lagging indicators to 
leading indicators, and implemented 
a range of new digital reporting and 
training resources.

Safety
Reflecting on our safety 
performance
Following the deterioration in our 
safety record in 2018, we saw 
improvements across all key areas 
in 2019. These include:

 — Fatalities – there were no 

reportable fatalities at any Petrofac 
sites during 2019

 — Lost time injury (LTI) frequency 

rate – reduced to 0.013 per 
200,000 man-hours, compared 
to an industry average of 0.052 
(International Association of Oil  
and Gas Producers, 2018)

 — Recordable incident frequency 

rate – reduced to 0.058 per 
200,000 man-hours, compared 
to an industry average of 0.198 
(International Association of Oil  
and Gas Producers, 2018)

This performance was achieved as 
a result of a renewed emphasis on 
reporting. Site managers are actively 
encouraged to report on, and help 
the Group to learn from, all manner of 
safety incidents. As a result, reporting 
transparency increased by 150%.

To recognise our approach to safety, 
we also received a number of awards 
and accolades. For example:

 — The GC 32 project was recognised 
by Kuwait Oil Company as Best 
Project in HSE Performance

 — The Anasuria FPSO received its 
20th consecutive Gold Award 
from the Royal Society for the 
Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

 — GC 32 and Manifold Group 

Trunkline projects won a total of 
five awards in the health, safety 
and environment categories of 
the American Society of Safety 

Implementing our Safety 
Improvement Plan
During 2019, we continued with the 
implementation of a Group-wide 
Safety Improvement Plan, which was 
formulated in response to 2018’s 
safety incidents. This Plan recognised 
the Group benefits from robust 
policies and systems, but that certain 
behaviours needed to be further 
developed, some competencies 
needed to be enhanced, and reporting 
more disciplined. Themes included:

 — Site safety leadership – existing 
safety tools and processes (such 
as the Petrofac Assurance Index, 
the Golden Hour programme, and 
quarterly Business Unit Reviews) 
were enhanced, to make the 
responsibilities of site leaders more 
explicit. In addition, the scorecards 
of site leaders and managers were 
updated to include additional 
HSSEIA-related accountabilities
 — Enhancing competencies – new 
requirements were introduced 
relating to various higher-
risk operations and activities. 
For example, a certified scaffolding 
manager is now assigned to 
support each project, high risk 
trade-specific competency 
verification programmes were 
rolled-out across all projects, 
and additional HSSEIA support 
is provided to all sites entering 
the pre-commissioning and 
commissioning phases
 — Addressing the risks of 

complacency – several measures 
were taken to ensure that reporting 
is further enhanced, that any 
breaches of rules and guidelines 
are appropriately addressed, that 
managers and leaders scrutinise 
the information presented to 
them, and that all employees and 
subcontractors continue to treat 
safety as a value

Strengthening our safety culture
Alongside the Safety Improvement 
Plan, initiatives included:

 — Implementing a new global 

HSSE induction programme. 
This programme has been 
introduced for all new employees 
at all Petrofac sites and 
offices worldwide

 — Introducing a new HiPlus 

initiative – in evaluating our 
safety performance, we have 
begun to pay more attention 
to what we call HiPlus incidents 
(occasions where staff have gone 
above and beyond requirements 
and made an exceptional 
contribution). This helps us 

competency for more high-risk 
trades – we extended our approach 
to the verification of competencies 
of the personnel working on 
our sites, including a Rigging 
Competency Assessment system 
to ensure that qualified lifting 
specialists are always available

 — Reinforcing our case management 
processes – in instances where 
an injury does occur on our sites, 
we implemented a new case 
management process to ensure 
that personnel receive appropriate 
medical treatment, and do not 
return to work until they are fully fit

 — Implementing new awareness 

campaigns – we continued to roll-
out safety awareness programmes 
across our sites, including new 
campaigns relating to near misses, 
dropped objects, and lifting-
related risks

 — Developing a new process for 

safety management in peripheral 
areas – more emphasis was 
placed on the peripheral areas 
of our project sites, to ensure 
that the related safety risks are 
not overlooked

Asset integrity
Ensuring the integrity of our 
operating assets
We are committed to designing, 
building and operating assets that are 
safe, reliable and meet or exceed their 
specified purpose.

Key to this is our Asset Integrity 
Framework, which enables us to 
take a structured and consistent 
approach to integrity across all 
Group operations. As we often 
operate ageing assets, it is 
particularly important for us to take a 
rigorous approach to asset integrity 
management. During 2019, the Group 
was responsible for managing and 
ensuring the integrity of 18 operating 
assets. To assist clients with their 
operations, we also seek to apply 
these asset integrity principles across 
the wider Group services.

Reflecting on our asset integrity 
performance
In evaluating our asset integrity 
performance, our main area of focus is 
managing process safety hazards and 
reducing high potential incidents (HiPos).

In 2019, three such HiPos were 
recorded (down from five in 2018). 
As well as investigating and 
addressing these incidents, a focus 
of activity was the replacement 
of walkways on the Arenque C 
Platform in Mexico, which had 
contributed to a 2018 incident. 

We significantly reduced the impact 
of vandalism-related pipeline 
integrity failures through remote 
sensing enhancements.

Seeking continuous improvement  
in asset integrity
We continue to review and enhance 
our approach to asset integrity 
and assurance. Developments 
in 2019 included:

 — Enhancing our key performance 
indicators and improving our 
reporting – following an in-depth 
review of our existing Asset 
Integrity KPIs against industry best 
practice, we implemented a new 
software tool, with dashboards, 
to better communicate the true 
condition of Petrofac-operated 
assets. This was launched in 2019, 
with Group-wide roll-out planned 
for 2020

 — Increasing engagement with 

the operational teams – a focus 
for 2019 was to encourage an 
asset’s operational teams to be 
more mindful of asset integrity 
matters, and to formalise their 
responsibilities within the Asset 
Integrity Assurance Framework. 
This included the launch of 
a new online Asset Integrity 
Learning Centre

Providing additional support to  
the commissioning and early 
operational phase of projects
Increasingly, clients are asking us 
to provide commissioning services, 
and to manage the initial operations 
of facilities we build. In response, 
the Asset Integrity team has been 
developing guidance to ensure that 
potential hazards are fully understood 
and effectively managed by on-site 
personnel. This includes a more 
consistent and rigorous approach to 
Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) 
and Go/NoGo processes, which make 
better use of digital technologies.

Security and crisis 
management
Remaining responsive to a fast-
changing security environment
Petrofac works in challenging 
environments with fast-changing 
security issues. Our aim is to protect 
our employees and assets in a 
responsible manner, and to prevent 
any security-related disruption.

Our security and crisis management 
team is closely integrated into 
the wider HSSEIA community. 
Our Security Policy sets out the 
responsibilities of our leadership and 
our business units and, with regards 
to crisis management, we aim to 
operate to the same standard as 
ISO22301:2019.

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RESPONSIBILITY
CONTINUED

The success of our approach is 
demonstrated by the fact that, in 
2019, there were no major security 
incidents to report.

ENSURING 
SAFETY, ASSET 
INTEGRITY AND 
SECURITY
CONTINUED

Enhancing the protection we 
provide to our employees, partners 
and assets
To reflect the fast-changing security 
environment, we continue to review 
and refine our security approach. 
Developments during 2019 included:

 — Creating a new online security 
and crisis management toolkit 
we created an online tool, called 
the Security Companion, which 
gives all employees easy access 
to all security-related policies, 
procedures, standards, resources, 
training and messaging

 — Raising awareness across 

the Group – we implemented 
a campaign to draw attention 
to the Security Companion tool 
and raise awareness of security-
related issues, including posters, 
infographics and 90-second 
learning videos

 — Implementing a series of security 

assurance visits – our central 
security teams visited all project 
sites to conduct independent 
security assurance and validation 
surveys, and identify improvements

 — Running a series of incident 

management exercises – we ran 
a series of exercises at key sites to: 
raise awareness of security risks 
and the related policies; test the 
organisations; response to various 
scenarios; and identify areas 
for improvement

 — Providing enhanced support 
to travelling employees – we 
rolled out new travel policies, and 
worked with a specialist provider 
to deliver enhanced security-
related information and support to 
travellers, including a new Travel 
Companion mobile app

Improving our cyber-security and 
data protection capabilities
In response to rapidly evolving 
data security risks, and to support 
Petrofac’s wider digitalisation 
initiatives, cyber-security and data 
protection continued to be an area of 
emphasis. Related initiatives included:

 — Increasing awareness of 

cyber-security – to support 
the cyber-security Policy and 
Standards, a Group-wide cyber-
security awareness campaign was 
continued. We also ran a phishing 
simulation exercise for the second 
consecutive year, which generated 
a 400% increase in reports from 
employees, demonstrating the 
increase in awareness

To reflect the quality of our approach, 
Petrofac was named ‘Middle East 
Enterprise of the year’ by EC-Council 
at the 2019 CISO Summit & Awards.

This programme of initiatives will 
continue to be stepped up during 
2020, and the aim is to operate at the 
same standard as ISO270017.

 — Investing in secure infrastructure 
– as well as continuing to replace 
ageing equipment and bringing 
enhanced security to the 
infrastructure, we established a 
new Security Operations Centre, 
and implemented additional 
end-point, email and network 
security solutions

 — Increasing our focus on industrial 

cyber security – to ensure 
the safety and security of our 
offshore platforms

 — Enhancing disaster recovery 

plans – to ensure critical systems 
are protected and that the business 
continues to migrate to cloud-
based solutions

 — Rolling out a new data labelling 
and protection – which builds on 
the Data Classification Standard 
that was introduced in 2018

Image provided courtesy of the IOGP

POWER IN SIMPLICITY  
– NEW LIFE SAVING RULES 

As construction workers move from 
one project to another, they have 
typically had to learn a whole new 
set of site-specific safety rules.

As part of the transition, we had to 
ensure all safety tools, processes 
and materials were consistent with 
the IOGP requirements. 

In mid-2019, a Group-wide 
campaign was launched, which 
featured heavily on our intranet site. 
Sites, projects, and office locations 
began to embrace the new safety 
rules and take ownership of them.

In 2020, the transition process 
will be complete, and the new Life 
Saving Rules will be part of the 
Petrofac culture.

So, when the International 
Organisation of Oil and Gas 
Producers (IOGP) launched a new 
set of industry-wide safety rules, we 
saw the benefits and chose to move 
from our existing Golden Rules 
of Safety to the IOGP’s new Life 
Saving Rules.

Now, people will see the same set 
of Life Saving Rules at every site, 
which are easy to follow, remember 
and implement. Workers know 
what actions to take to protect 
themselves and their colleagues, 
irrespective of the site or project 
or main contractor.

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Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

Commitment
We are committed to working in 
an environmentally responsible 
way and limiting the environmental 
impact of our operations around 
the globe. Our target is zero 
environmental incidents and 
a progressive reduction in 
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Overview
Scope 1 Emissions (direct from 
owned or controlled sources) Tonnes 
of carbon emissions (000 tCO2e)

17

18

19

235

239

231

 — Develop and roll-out an 

Environmental Toolkit to support 
the Environment Management 
System and integrated 
assurance programme

 — The Environmental Toolkit 
was developed, complete 
with standards, guidelines 
and infographics

Scope 2 Emissions (indirect 
from purchased energy) Tonnes 
of carbon emissions (000 tCO2e)

17

18

19

GHG Intensity IES (000 tCO2e 
per million boe production)

17

18

19

12

12

12

77

56

97

GHG Intensity E&C/EPS (000 tCO2e 
per million man-hours worked)

17

18

19

0.23

0.20

0.23

Number of spills above one barrel 
(14 from vandalism)

17

18

19

Hydrocarbon spilled volume 
in barrels (545 from vandalism)

17

18

19

2

7

17

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970

558

 — Identify further opportunities 

for improving energy efficiency 
by conducting a feasibility 
study on the use of renewable 
energy in power generation on 
construction projects

 — A feasibility study was conducted 
to assess the implementation 
of a solar-diesel hybrid system 
for power generation on our 
construction projects

 — Roll-out the Oil Spill Prevention, 
Preparedness and Response 
Standard and Inspection Checklist 
across the Group

 — The Oil Spill Prevention, 

Preparedness and Response 
Standard and Inspection Checklist 
were launched, along with a toolkit

 — Launch the Toolkit across the 
Group and roll-out an online 
environmental data collation tool

 — Develop a methodology for 
assessing the potential for 
introducing renewables in 
future projects

 — Implement solar-diesel hybrid 

power generation system onto any 
new projects that meet the criteria

 — Raise awareness of UN SDG 14  
(Life below water), promoting 
initiatives to prevent and 
significantly reduce marine pollution

 — Conduct a gap analysis on 
information to be included 
in the Annual Report against 
Task Force on Climate-related 
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) 
recommendations

 — Continue to achieve a reduction 

in our GHG performance through 
energy efficiency initiatives

 — The TCFD gap analysis was 

 — Work towards TCFD compliance, 

conducted, recommendations 
were agreed by the Executive 
Committee, and initial steps  
taken towards compliance

including the completion of climate 
scenario analyses

 — We improved our Carbon Disclosure 
Project (CDP) rating to ‘B’ and are 
progressing on our 20% reduction 
in GHG intensity by 2030 (over the 
baseline year of 2015)

 — Initiate our journey towards carbon 
neutrality, and create awareness 
of the subject across the Group

 — Build on our CDP ‘B’ rating and 
further improve our disclosure

 — Develop sustainability plans 
for each of our main offices 
(including initiatives that support 
improvements in energy efficiency 
and the reduction in single-
use plastics)

 — Promote circular economy 
initiatives in our projects 
and operations

 — Raise further awareness of the UN 
Sustainable Development Goals 
through a programme of monthly 
themed initiatives

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“ As the world transitions to 
cleaner and more diverse 
sources of energy, we need 
to operate sustainably and 
we recognise that we have 
an important role to play 
in supporting our clients 
through this transition.”

We reduced our recordable spill 
volume by 45%. The largest 
proportion of spills continue to 
take place onshore in Mexico, 
often through deliberate sabotage. 
2019 saw an increase in these spills, 
from 7 to 17 incidents, although 
there was a significant decrease 
in the volume from 978 bbls to 
558 bbls. This was due largely to 
implementation of remote-sensing 
initiatives and improved surveillance 
using drones. This enabled enhanced 
response to incidents of vandalism 
and limited the volume of oil spilt. 

Investigation and clean-up of 
contamination is carried out for each 
spill. In addition, we continue to work 
with Pemex, our client, as well as 
local communities and government 
authorities to address the root causes.

Encouraging staff to 
‘Think Impact’
We continued to raise awareness 
of environmental issues among 
our employees, and encouraged 
them to implement local initiatives. 
Each year, we run a month-long 
campaign to encourage the reduction 
of environment impacts. The 2019 
campaign theme was ‘Think impact 
before you act’ and was aimed at 
supporting UN SDG 12 (responsible 
consumption) by encouraging staff 
to think about their resource use and 
adopt more sustainable practices 
in their work. 

Exploring the use of  
renewable energy
To support our emissions reduction 
programme, we undertook a feasibility 
study of a solar-diesel hybrid system 
for power generation at construction 
sites to understand the emission 
reduction potential. The findings 
were positive and we aim to develop 
a methodology for assessing the 
suitability of renewables at future 
projects, and to pilot the system 
onto the next suitable project.

Our carbon neutral ambitions
In 2019, we revisited our existing 
environmental commitments and 
targets, with a view to taking a more 
ambitious and strident approach.

Our core GHG emission intensity 
target was a 20% reduction between 
2015 and 2030. We now intend to go 
significantly further, by developing a 
comprehensive carbon management 
plan, with a view to future 
carbon neutrality.

We also made a formal commitment 
to build on our CDP ‘B’ rating by 2021 
and further improve our disclosure.

Meanwhile, we also worked 
towards compliance with TCFD 
recommendations. We completed a 
gap analysis of our current climate-
related disclosure and commenced 
work on a TCFD compliance 
programme. This included a review 
of our governance, strategy, risk 
management and targets, related 
to climate risks and opportunities 
under different scenarios.

To help guide the various 
environmental and broader 
sustainability initiatives, a new 
Sustainability Committee was 
established. Chaired by our Chief 
Financial Officer, this met for the first 
time in the second half of 2019.

Reflecting on our overall 
performance
The trend was generally positive 
for 2019. We are on target to 
meet our 20% long-term GHG 
intensity reduction goal, and we 
achieved a significant reduction 
in the volume of oil spilled from 
environmental incidents. 

Although we reduced our absolute 
GHG emissions by 3% from the 
previous year, our GHG intensity 
increased. In IES, there was a 73% 
increase, largely due to the loss of low 
GHG intensity production from asset 
divestments in the UK and Tunisia, 
and a one-off increase in flaring from 
a workover campaign at our Santuario 
asset in Mexico. Meanwhile, in E&C, 
GHG intensity increased by 16% as 
a result of higher diesel consumption 
for power generation.

As an energy services company that 
designs, develops and operates large-
scale facilities, Petrofac’s business 
is directly linked to environmental 
considerations. This includes energy 
and climate change concerns and the 
risk of environmental incidents, as well 
as the environmental performance 
of our own operations.

Managing our  
environmental risks
Our goal is to manage the 
environmental risks of our projects 
and operations, optimise our use 
of resources, and minimise our 
environmental impacts. 

In terms of emissions, we aim to 
achieve a 2% year-on-year reduction 
in GHG emission intensity over 
the baseline year of 2015, with a 
20% reduction by 2030 for all of 
our business lines. These targets 
are supported by strategies and 
actions to optimise energy efficiency, 
implement technical solutions, and 
encourage employee-led initiatives. 
Each year, we participate in the 
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), 
which is aligned to the Task Force on 
Climate-related Financial Disclosures 
(TCFD) recommendations, which 
enables us to publicly disclose 
our performance and approach to 
climate-related issues. In 2019 we 
continued to enhance our climate 
change programme and achieved an 
improved CDP rating of ‘B’. This is 
at the top of the CDP ‘Management’ 
band for taking coordinated action on 
climate issues, and above both the 
European regional average of C, and 
the average for our direct competitors. 

Our energy consumption data and 
GHG emissions are assured and 
verified by an independent third 
party (Ricardo UK), and our spill 
performance is closely monitored 
by senior management. Our Waste 
Management Standard governs our 
waste management practices, with 
duty of care as a basic principle. 
All projects and operations develop 
and implement waste management 
plans to ensure compliance with 
local and international regulations. 
We collect data on waste that leaves 
our facilities, which is typically 
segregated, measured and reported 
by category. We also undertake 
resource efficiency initiatives at 
each site, such as reusing wooden 
and concrete waste, and recycling 
non-hazardous waste where 
feasible to do so. Recyclable waste 
is passed to approved waste 
recyclers and scheduled waste to 
authorised agencies for safe handling 
and disposal.

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for 2019
Using digital technology to help 
clients reduce carbon emissions
An important strategic theme for 
Petrofac is our use of disruptive digital 
technologies to help the Company 
work faster, smarter and safer. And, 
by enabling ultra-efficient delivery, the 
deployment of digital is also having 
a significant environmental dividend.

In 2019, we combined several new 
technologies in an innovative proof 
of concept programme, bringing 
together Digital Twin technologies, 
Petrofac’s new Connected Worker 
system, and an online quality 
assurance process. In addition to 
improving productivity, the initiative 
also feeds directly through to big 
environmental benefits and supports 
our clients’ lower carbon programmes.

For example, it has been agreed 
that, for one of BP’s offshore assets, 
we will now be in a position to cut 
the number of inspection trips from 
three to two in 2020. This means 
sending fewer people on fewer flights. 
It also promises more uptime and, 
potentially, less flaring.

Introducing circular economy ideas 
into construction
As an alternative to the traditional 
linear economy (make, use, dispose), 
our project sites are looking at how 
they can introduce circular economy 
ideas – keeping resources in use for 
as long as possible, extracting the 
maximum value, and then recovering 
and regenerating the material. 

On our Khazzan site in Oman, the 
project team preserved as much 
surplus construction material as 
possible, carefully collecting pipes, 
fittings, valves and cables, to be 
re-used in the planned second phase 
of the project. The material was 
meticulously inspected to ensure 
suitability for re-use, and long-
term preservation procedures were 
developed and implemented. As a 
result, some 235 km of cables, 10 
km of piping, 99,000 stud bolts, 25 
km of cable trays, 900 valves, and 
1,200 drums of chemicals were kept 
for future use – minimising waste and 
saving costs.

Enhancing energy efficiency with 
waste heat
Through our value engineering 
process, we find significant 
opportunities to enable our clients 
to enhance their energy efficiency.

In Thailand, for example, Petrofac 
project engineers proposed a way to 
recover high temperature air from the 
compressor discharge and re-use it in 
the steam generation system. As well 
as bringing a daily power saving of 
more than 1 megawatt, this eliminated 
the need for two after-coolers 
and their related infrastructure.

The client happily approved these 
proposals, and the end-result was 
a simpler, more elegant design, 
a smaller carbon footprint in its 
construction, and an estimated saving 
of 5,517 tonnes in GHG emissions 
over the life of the project.

Looking ahead
In 2020, our priority will be to continue 
to roll-out and embed the various 
initiatives and resources related to 
our evolving sustainability strategy, 
our carbon neutral ambitions and our 
position within the energy transition. 
This will include:

 — Developing a Carbon Management 
Plan for the Group, that includes a 
future Carbon Neutral target 

 — Progressing our work towards 
TCFD compliance (including a 
climate scenario analysis) by 
assessing the resilience of the 
business to potential market-
related impacts of climate change, 
as well as the potential exposure 
of our operations to related 
physical risks

 — Improving our CDP rating 

 — Developing sustainability plans 
for each of our main offices 
(including initiatives that support 
improvements in energy efficiency 
and a reduction in single-
use plastics)

 — Raising further awareness of the 
UN SDGs through a programme 
of monthly themed initiatives to be 
launched during our sustainability 
month campaign

IMPLEMENTING ‘ESTIDAMA’ 
SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES 
IN THE UAE

Sustainable construction initiatives 
included the incorporation of 
recycled content into the structural 
steel and concrete. Also, wastewater 
was treated and used for landscape 
irrigation to support the 1,300 trees 
and 42,500 shrubs planted which, 
in turn, will curb soil erosion and 
support local ecosystems.

Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) 
Al Taweelah alumina refinery is the 
first alumina refinery in the UAE. 
Petrofac, in partnership with the 
Bechtel Corporation, played a key 
role in the design and construction 
of this strategic project.

Working in partnership with our 
client EGA, Estidama (which means 
‘sustainability’ in Arabic) principles 
and practices were implemented 
for the refinery’s operations 
management building. The energy 
efficient design will reduce the 
building’s energy consumption 
by 12% and potable water 
consumption by 54%.

Looking further ahead, we aim to 
continue to drive innovation and 
improvement, incorporating good 
practice from across our sector, 

and to report on our performance. CDP ‘B’ rating

achieved in 2019

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Commitment
As a service business, it is 
our people, their attitude and 
skills who set us apart from our 
competitors. We are therefore 
committed to developing all of our 
people, identifying and nurturing 
future leaders, and enabling 
everyone within the business 
to perform to their true potential.

Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

Overview
Gender profile

M

F

Age profile

<30

30–39

40–49

50–59

>60

Grade profile

Executive

Management

Supervisory

Professional

Support

56

90%

10%

11%

35%

32%

18%

4%

2%

10%

31%

43%

13%

 — Look to further align employee 

 — A new global bonus accrual 

remuneration through our 
incentive programmes

framework was implemented, 
eligibility for the Performance Share 
Plan was extended, and more than 
400 Restricted Share Plan awards 
were issued

 — Engagement survey results to be 

shared with employees and action 
plans formulated in response 
to key findings

 — Engagement survey results were 
shared via feedback forums and 
team meetings, and action plans 
formulated by each business unit

 — Continuous improvement on 

employee engagement, including 
through use of PetroVoices and 
the Petrofac Workforce Forum

 — Launch a Petrofac 
Workforce Forum

 — Established the new Workforce 
Forum and held two meetings

 — A significant number of our Top 

 — Two Leadership Excellence events 

 — Three further Leadership 

200 leaders to attend a Leadership 
Excellence programme in 2019 
(and the remainder in early 2020)

 — Recommence our Graduate 
Development Programme

were held in 2019 

Excellence events are scheduled 
for early 2020

 — 165 graduates were hired in 2019 
across our three main locations 
(including a number of Emirati 
graduates in UAE) 46% of whom 
are female 

 — Continue with the Graduate 

Development Programme in 2020, 
with the planned recruitment of 
around 130 graduates from key 
operation locations

 — Launch a Project Management 

 — The new PMCD programme was 

 — Bring more transparency for 

Capability Development 
(PMCD) Programme

launched via the Petrofac Academy 

employees on how our processes 
work, career paths, succession 
planning, compensation and 
performance management

 — Make progress on gender diversity, 
including appointing more women 
to middle and senior management 
positions, and on delivering more 
diversity and inclusion training for 
our management

 — Improve HR efficiency through the 
establishment of a Shared Service 
Centre in Chennai, including 
greater use of technology, more 
employee- and manager-self-
service of HR services

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsIn 2019 we focused on six major 
people initiatives:

 — Petrofac Workforce Forum

 — PetroVoices

 — Graduate recruitment

 — Diversity

 — Leadership Excellence 

Programmes and Leadership 
Conference 2020

 — Petrofac Academy Online

Petrofac Workforce Forum
As one of a number of ways to 
engage with and hold conversations 
with our workforce, we introduced 
a Workforce Forum in 2019, to 
represent constituencies across our 
Group. We encouraged all employees 
to stand for election and this was 
met with an overwhelming response. 
Further information on the Workforce 
Forum can be found on pages 58 
and 78.

Employee engagement survey 
‘PetroVoices’
We have been conducting an 
employee engagement survey 
(branded as PetroVoices) for many 
years, but on an irregular basis. 
In 2019 we decided to hold this 
survey annually. Administered by 
Willis Towers Watson, the anonymous 
survey is conducted online in several 
languages, with the results shared 
with all employees.

In 2019 we saw participation in 
the survey increase from 51% to 
63%. The survey comprises 53 
questions, split into nine categories. 
Eight of the nine categories showed 
an improvement in score year-on-year. 
The other category was flat.

The category entitled ‘Sustainable 
Engagement’ is part of the scorecard 
for all Executive Team members. 
In 2019 this score increased from 
83% to 85%. For 2019, we also 
introduced a free text section which 
generated more than 4,000 comments 
on what our employees would like 
to see us do ‘more of’ and ‘less 
of’. We also introduced a number 
of additional questions, specifically 
around diversity and inclusion. 
This will provide valuable data as we 
measure our progress in this area 
in the years ahead.

We are not complacent. There are 
a number of areas that we need 
to improve upon. In early 2020, all 
business units and functions will 
draw up action plans to address 
the top priority areas. We intend to 
show progress to our employees 
before they are invited to participate 
in the next PetroVoices survey 
in October 2020.

Graduate Development 
Programme
In 2019 we re-introduced our graduate 
recruitment programme, which we 
had last operated in 2016.

Petrofac has been recruiting 
graduates since 2004. Indeed, 50% 
of that first intake are still with us, 
many now on the brink of senior 
management positions. We are 
therefore proud of our track record of 
developing young talent, and it was 
no surprise that, when we re-entered 
the graduate market, we received 
more than 11,000 applications.

We hired 161 graduate engineers and 
four IT graduates. They represent 
14 different nationalities, and 46% 
of them are women. We hired 64 
Emirati graduates, reflecting our 
strong presence in the UAE; 59 
graduates in India to support our three 
engineering centres in Chennai, Delhi 
and Mumbai; and 12 British graduates 
to support our EPS business in 
Aberdeen; with the others coming 
from Lebanon (9), Oman (6), Brunei 
(4) and a number of other countries. 
We believe this diversity is a huge 
strength for us.

Our engineering graduates are placed 
on a two-year training programme. 
All recruits spend one month on 
induction majoring, in particular, on 
safety, and spend some time getting 
hands-on experience at our PDO 
Technical Training Centre in Oman. 
They then spend 10 months in their 
home department, nine months at 
a site anywhere in the world, and 
four months in a business function 
(such as Supply Chain, Finance, 
HR or Legal). All are allocated 
a personal mentor. 

We will be embarking on a further 
graduate recruitment programme 
during 2020.

Diversity and inclusion
Petrofac has a strong record of 
diversity in terms of ethnicity and 
nationality. We employ people from 80 
different nationalities. In fact, in these 
terms, we are one of the most diverse 
groups in the FTSE-250 from the 
Board, through the Executive Team, 
right the way down to our entry-
level employees. 

However, it is clear that, in terms of 
gender, we have a long way to go. 
Of course, we have a number of 
challenges being an engineering and 
construction business, in the oil and 
gas sector, with the majority of our 
employees based in the Middle East. 
Even so, our progress on gender 
diversity has not been good enough.

This has been recognised by the 
Board and by the Leadership 
Team. We therefore took a number 
of concrete actions in 2019. 
We appointed our first Manager of 
Diversity and Inclusion, and worked 
on developing a comprehensive 
Diversity Strategy to be reviewed 
by the Board in early 2020. We also 
rolled-out a suite of flexible working 
employment policies, such as 
improved maternity pay, working 
from home and part-time working. 
Further initiatives include the 
provision of women-only leadership 
development programmes for our 
senior women and the inclusion 
of specific diversity and inclusion 
questions in our annual employee 
survey. In addition, we are reviewing 
our data on recruitment, promotions 
and compensation increases to 
see if there is any gender bias, with 
plans in place to roll-out training 
for all senior and middle managers 
on the avoidance of ‘unconscious 
bias’. In 2020, all our managers will 
have at least 5% of their incentive 
compensation tied to progress on 
the diversity and inclusion agenda.

Leadership Excellence 
Programme and 2019 
Leadership Conference
Through our Petrofac Academy, we 
have long run an extensive range 
of leadership training programmes.

In 2019, working with our long-
standing partner, London Business 
School, we completely revamped 
our Leadership Excellence 
Programme. We put 50 of our 
most senior managers worldwide 
through a four-day programme 
addressing the following four critical 
business challenges:

 — Maximising utilisation of 

digital technology

 — Increasing efficiency 
and effectiveness

 — Nurturing and developing talent – 

maximising diversity

 — Challenging convention – 
continuous improvement

The programme will be rolled out 
to a further 75 managers in 2020.

The Company held a Leadership 
Conference in Abu Dhabi in December 
to address the strategic challenges 
over the next few years. A key 
theme from the conference was the 
need to accelerate transformation 
of our People agenda, including 
greater transparency on career 
paths, compensation, succession 
planning, and a strong focus on 
diversity and inclusion, harnessing 
the strengths of all our women and 
men, of all ages from all nationalities. 
A summary of the HR section of 
the Leadership Conference will be 
presented to the Board in February 
2020 and it is expected to receive 
full endorsement as a key part 
of our Business Transformation.

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Petrofac Academy Online
As we digitalise our business, we are 
also conscious that our employees 
are also changing in how they 
learn. Many of our employees live 
and work in harsh environments, 
maybe offshore or in remote areas. 
They can be on rotations that keep 
them away from their home office for 
months at a time. We want to provide 
them with high-class training and 
development opportunities.

Whilst we are proud of the classroom-
based Academy, we made enormous 
strides in 2019 in providing 24/7 
online training opportunities for our 
staff. We launched Petrofac Academy 
Online in April 2019. By the end of 
the year, the site had received more 
than 45,000 visits, with almost half 
of our employees having visited the 
site at least once. 21,000 eBooks and 
4,400 audio books were downloaded. 
75 e-Learning courses are available, 
and more than 2,000 employees 
completed these courses since the 
launch in April.

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THE VIEWS OF EMPLOYEES

A significant new development for 
the Group and its employees in 2019 
was the creation of a Workforce 
Forum. Building on the framework 
set out in the revised UK Corporate 
Governance Code, the approach 
taken has been seen as somewhat 
progressive, and is a first for 
the Group. 

The purpose of the Forum is to 
have another route for the Board 
and the Leadership Team to 
engage with employees, enabling 
them to get an insight into their 
opinions, understand the culture 
of the organisation better, keep a 
finger on the pulse of the mood 
of the Company, and address any 
arising issues. 

Terms of reference for the Forum 
were approved by the Board and, 
to ensure a clear and unbiased 
view could be sought, a set of 12 
constituencies were drawn up (with 
three seats each for UAE, UK and 
India, two for MENA, and one for 
the rest of the world). All employees 
were eligible to stand for a three-year 
term. The only stipulations set down 
were that, to stand, each candidate 
had to have gathered at least 20 
nominations, and that the three 
largest constituencies (UAE, UK 
and India) must each return at least 
one female candidate. Beyond that, 
it was an entirely open process, 
independently managed by Electoral 
Reform Services of the UK. 

the 12 people they wanted as their 
representatives, with turnout as high 
as 80% in some constituencies. 
Once the election was completed, 
training was provided to all the newly 
elected representatives. 

The Workforce Forum, consisting 
of six men and six women, met for 
the first time in May 2019, with a 
second meeting held in November. 
It is envisaged that two meetings will 
be held each year, with Company 
representatives including the 
Chairman, Non-executive Directors, 
the Group Chief Executive and 
members of the Leadership Team. 
In addition, the representatives 
have regular meetings with senior 
management in their respective 
locations and with the Group Director 
of Human Resources to raise and 
resolve specific matters of concern 
to employees.

Through an online submission 
process, employees have the 
opportunity to put forward questions 
or suggestions for discussion 
on any topic, which can cover 
matters such as the Group’s 
strategic direction, culture and 
values, workplace conditions, and 
sustainability. However individual 
employee pay, benefits and general 
grievances matters are not covered. 
Minutes of each meeting are 
published on the Workforce Forum 
page of the Company intranet. 

In total, 74 candidates stood and, 
over the course of 12 elimination 
rounds, 4,691 employees voted for 

The Board clearly values the direct, 
unfiltered feedback it receives. “For 
me, it’s one of the big positives for 
the year, giving us a new perspective 

on our discussions and decision-
making,” explains Chairman René 
Médori. “In particular, it is an 
opportunity for the Board to get an 
insight into the everyday realities 
faced by our employees, many of 
whom work on rotations, in remote 
areas or in harsh environments. 
We understand that good quality 
internet coverage is not just a nice-
to-have rather, it provides a vital 
communications lifeline, enabling 
people to stay in touch with their 
families at home”. There is also a 
strong feeling in the Company that 
the Workforce Forum has fed into the 
wider People agenda, with the new 
flexible working and family friendly 
policies introduced during 2019 
being well received. 

Forum Chairman Vivek Shanbhag 
said: “The Forum is a great 
opportunity for front-line employees 
to have access to Board members 
with a direct dialogue. The Board 
has not only engaged well in the 
discussions but some of the issues 
we have raised have turned into 
concrete actions, such as the 
appointment of a Diversity and 
Inclusion Manager, more flexible 
working arrangements in some 
locations, and the introduction of an 
internal jobs board. These are having 
a real impact in the business.”

Overall, it’s a strong indication that 
the People agenda is taking a high 
profile in Petrofac and this has never 
been more important to the business 
and its Board.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsENGAGING WITH  
LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Commitment
Wherever we work, we are 
committed to being a good 
corporate citizen and we believe 
the local communities we work in 
should benefit from our presence, 
and be healthier, more prosperous 
and engaged with our work.

In particular, we aim to engage 
with local stakeholders to 
understand and manage the social 
impacts of our business, address 
any concerns they may have, and 
maximise the benefits we are able 
to bring to their communities.

Overview
Social investments:

US$2.5m

17

18

19

Community development:

US$0.5m

17

18

19

Strategic corporate giving:

US$2.0m

17

18

19

3.8

1.2

2.5

2.1

0.7

0.5

1.7

0.5

2.0

Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

 — Implement and embed social 
programmes prioritised by 
communities in our projects 
in Oman, India and Thailand 

 — Social programmes in Oman have 

 — Place the remaining 46 

focused on building capacity 
within local suppliers and 
service companies. In Thailand a 
community affairs management 
plan was implemented to minimise 
the impact of construction activities 
on local communities adjacent to 
our Thai Oil project

enrolled PARFI candidates in 
paid apprenticeships

 — Initiate PARFI vocational training 
programmes for a further 200 
young people

 — Undertake social performance 

reviews of programmes launched in 
2019 to assess their effectiveness

 — In India, 205 young people from 
disadvantaged communities 
commenced the PanIIT Alumni 
Reach (PARFI) vocational training 
programme, with 159 enrolling in 
paid apprenticeships

 — Support municipalities in Tabasco 

 — We worked jointly with the Tabasco 

 — Develop mechanisms in 

State (Mexico) to establish 
and fund their own Municipal 
Development Plans and promote 
greater local capability in 
community development

 — Extend the use of remote sensing 
technology to further combat 
vandalism in Mexico

State municipality to develop 
community plans. Petrofac then 
contributed US$600,000 to the 
agreed programme, matched by 
a $250,000 investment from local 
government and communities

collaboration with stakeholders 
to address and resolve legacy 
social issues

 — Effective handover of social 

programmes as part of the agreed 
sale of our Mexican assets

 — The use of drones and remote 

sensing technology was 
extended, contributing to a 44% 
reduction in volume of oil spills 
due to vandalism and other 
security incidents

 — Effective handover of social 

 — A phased handover was 

investment programmes as part 
of the completion of the Chergui 
asset sale

successfully completed to Perenco, 
with all stakeholders informed of 
the new operating arrangements

 — Raise awareness of the revised 
social investment guidance and 
align initiatives across the Group

 — Social performance awareness 
sessions were run in India 
and Oman

 — Incorporate due diligence screening 
into our compliance portal for all 
third parties undertaking social 
investment projects

 — An operational delay to the planned 
upgrade of the compliance portal 
led to delays in testing the new due 
diligence screening module

 — Embed social performance 

awareness across projects and 
incorporate requirements into 
corporate assurance process

 — Finalise user acceptance tests and 
roll-out of social investment due 
diligence screening module

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTCORPORATE 
RESPONSIBILITY
CONTINUED

ENGAGING 
WITH LOCAL 
COMMUNITIES
CONTINUED

The Petrofac Social Performance 
Framework governs the way we 
approach community engagement. 
It consists of our Social Performance 
Standard and a set of guidelines that 
enable us to meet the commitments 
set out in the Petrofac Ethical, Social 
and Regulatory Risk Policy.

Our community engagement initiatives 
fall into two main categories:

 — Community development – where 
our operations are located close 
to local communities, we generally 
work with stakeholders to plan 
and implement initiatives that will 
benefit local people, such as skills 
training, creating opportunities for 
local labour, and investing in local 
supply chains

 — Strategic corporate giving – 
across the Group, we support 
community-based initiatives, with 
a particular focus on science, 
technology, engineering and 
mathematics (STEM) education. 
Our social investment also targets 
improving access to education and 
the employability of people from 
marginalised groups within society, 
including promoting gender 
diversity and inclusion

In Thailand
Community impacts were assessed 
and a community affairs management 
plan was implemented to minimise 
the impact of construction activities 
on Chabang town local communities 
adjacent to our Thai Oil Sriracha 
refinery project.

In the USA
Colleagues from our team in Houston 
and our EPS teams in the UK 
successfully completed charity bike 
rides, raising more than US$14,000 
for multiple sclerosis and cancer 
support organisations.

In Mexico
Our partnership approach was 
particularly evident in Mexico. In 2018, 
to improve communication with the 
local community, a new field office 
was built. This year, the local team 
worked to build on this initiative and 
create an ‘open-door’ culture with the 
community. Local people can drop in 
and get assistance with community 
issues, access up-to-date information 
on contractors, and raise and check 
on grievances.

To support this, a set of community 
engagement rules for contractors 
were developed in consultation with 
all stakeholders. The rules focused on:

 — No induction/No work – 

mandatory social inductions 
outlining good-neighbour 
behaviours to be adhered to by 
all contractors

 — Leave as you find – ensuring areas 
are cleaned-up prior to contractors 
leaving work sites

 — Agreed routes only – requiring 
use of officially established 
access routes

 — Always call the CSR team 

– encouraging contractors to 
proactively call out the CSR 
team for minor issues, preventing 
them from becoming more 
significant grievances

To further improve the social 
management programme, the team 
also overhauled the community 
grievance arrangements. 
In consultation with stakeholders 
a new system called ‘Petrofac 
Responde!’ (Petrofac Responds) 
was developed, which includes:

 — A new 24hr hotline

 — A systematic, formal and 

transparent investigation process

 — Enhanced reporting and 
notification arrangements

Following the implementation of 
several new programmes, and a more 
proactive approach to community 
relations, we saw a dramatic 
improvement – which reduced 
downtime as a result of community 
blockages by 85%.

Looking ahead to 2020
In 2020, we will continue with 
the same overall approach 
and philosophy.

In Thailand we will continue to embed 
our social programmes, working 
closely with the Chabang town 
community adjacent to the Thai Oil 
Sriracha refinery project.

Meanwhile, in Mexico when we 
complete the agreed sale of our 
remaining assets to Perenco during 
2020, there will be a phased handover 
of local community programmes.

For our strategic corporate giving 
programmes, in India we will work to 
place the remaining 46 enrolled PARFI 
candidates in paid apprenticeships 
and initiate a further 200 young 
people into the programme, and in 
the UK we will continue our support 
STEM education programmes, 
strengthening our involvement with 
the Royal Academy of Engineering.

INDIA 

In Chennai, we funded the 
construction of a new multi-
purpose assembly hall at the 
Vivekananda girls’ secondary 
school, attended by 800 pupils 
from disadvantaged communities. 
The hall means school functions 
can now be held safely under-
cover, which was not previously 
possible. At the inauguration event, 
our Chennai General Manager, 
PC Krishnan, said: “Through this 
facility we aim to support equal 
opportunities for girls from the 
local community, enabling them 
to gain the skills to become 
future leaders.”

Reflecting on our 2019 
performance
While our philosophy remained 
unchanged in 2019, our overall 
approach continued to be responsive 
to the changing needs of the local 
communities in which we work, 
ensuring they are always at the 
centre of our decisions on social 
investment programmes.

In India
There is a regulatory requirement 
for us to spend at least 2% of our 
revenues on social investments, 
equating to a Petrofac investment 
of more than US$330,000.

We continued to support the Bharat 
Lok Shiksha Parishad (BLSP) welfare 
programme in Chennai, and funded 
over 200 one-teacher schools in rural 
areas. Our support was recognised by 
the Governor of Tamil Nadu State as 
providing important primary education 
to children who might otherwise 
go uneducated.

Our Indian teams also continued to 
contribute to social initiatives in the 
communities close to our projects. 
For example, the Visakh Refinery 
Modernisation team support the local 
Nethra Vidyalaya School – a social 
programme for visually challenged 
and abandoned childrennear their 
project site

Meanwhile, in Mumbai our focus was 
to support local communities in the 
aftermath of flooding in Maharashtra 
state. Employee donations provided 
basic staples to over 300 families 
in affected areas.

In the UAE
During 2019, around US$160,000 
was donated to various charities and 
social initiatives.

In Sharjah, our PetroCare giving 
programme aims to raise funds for 
disaster-relief campaigns and other 
humanitarian causes. As part of this, 
and in response to the catastrophic 
effects of Cyclone Fani on Odisha 
state in India, our Sharjah-based 
colleagues raised US$18,000 for the 
Red Crescent’s aid programme.

In the UK
We continued our support of STEM 
education programmes. We started 
supporting the Royal Academy of 
Engineering’s ‘This Is Engineering’ 
initiative, aimed at addressing the 
engineering skills challenge facing 
the UK by encouraging more young 
people, from all backgrounds, to 
pursue engineering careers. Similarly, 
in Aberdeen, we continued our 
support for the Lochside Academy, 
which promotes STEM education.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsRESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS  
ACROSS OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

 — Progressively extend our 

awareness and training programme 
across our new projects 
and geographies and to key 
subcontractors and recruiters

 — Training and awareness sessions 
were undertaken in India and 
Turkey, and with industry 
stakeholders in the UAE and Oman

 — Continue to extend the awareness 

and training programme, 
completing sessions on all new 
E&C projects

 — We also refreshed our site 

labour rights tool kit with new 
awareness posters

 — Embed the new due diligence 

 — Work was undertaken to enhance 

 — Extend coverage of labour rights 

processes in our compliance and 
supply chain systems, and raise 
awareness with key functions

 — Adopt into the next public 
statement all relevant 
recommendations from the UK 
Government’s 2018 independent 
review of the Modern Slavery 
Act (MSA)

 — Enhance collaboration with country 
human rights and labour forums 
and share good practice with wider 
industry stakeholders

labour rights due diligence 
screening, to ensure the 
system was more user-friendly 
and informative

 — All recommendations related 
to the MSA public statement 
were adopted

 — We continued our ongoing 

collaboration with the Building 
Responsibly Group, Oman Labour 
Forum and presented at two 
industry stakeholder events

 — We also delivered a lecture to 
120 students in the Ethics and 
Sustainability Departments of the 
American University of Sharjah

& worker welfare audits by 
integrating social performance into 
the Group HSSEIA compliance 
assurance programme 

 — Join Business & Human Rights 

Resource Centre Modern 
Slavery Act Registry to allow 
benchmarking of practice and drive 
performance improvement

 — Progress collaboration with 
industry peers and present 
progress at industry forum/
stakeholder events

Commitment
Petrofac operates in challenging 
environments where human rights 
issues can become a source of 
risk, both for our business and for 
some of the people who work on 
our sites.

We are committed to upholding 
and advancing human rights 
throughout our business 
operations and extended supply 
chain, ensuring that everyone who 
works with and for us are treated 
with respect, fairness and dignity. 
We strive to follow industry good 
practice, working in accordance 
with the United Nations Global 
Compact, as well as the core 
conventions of the International 
Labour Organization (ILO).

Overview
Supplier labour rights due 
diligence screening: 

44%

17

18

19

Project labour rights audits

7

17

18

19

Human rights training: 

105 hours

17

18

19

16

45

44

2

9

7

51

227

105

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RESPECTING 
HUMAN RIGHTS  
ACROSS OUR 
SUPPLY CHAIN
CONTINUED

We also continued to raise awareness 
throughout the Group through various 
training sessions and engagement 
events. An awareness event was run 
in Mumbai for the senior leadership 
team responsible for our new 
Indian projects.

Building capacity to ensure 
compliance
As part of our capacity building, 
we continued to strengthen our 
subcontractor compliance assurance 
processes, extending these deeper 
into our supply chain. A key part 
of this was to focus audits on both 
subcontractor companies and also 
the recruiters they use in their source-
countries.

We also continued to refine the 
labour rights screening process 
within Petrofac’s vendor management 
system. By the year-end, we had 
completed the screening of over 44% 
(639) of the third parties registering 
onto the system and, where potential 
risks were identified, we conducted 
enhanced due diligence.

To ensure suitable protections are in 
place and workers have the means 
to raise concerns, we undertook 
reviews of subcontractor grievance 
arrangements at several of our 
sites and extended this to several 
of their recruiters. Where issues 
were identified, we took the time to 
understand the cause and worked 
with all involved parties to 
improve protections.

In 2019 we continued to take a risk-
based approach to understanding and 
addressing potential human rights 
issues related to labour rights and 
worker welfare.

We know from our ongoing due 
diligence and assurance processes 
that our main potential exposure to 
these issues is associated with the 
large numbers of lower skilled migrant 
workers in parts of our supply chain, 
particularly the labour practices of 
some of our subcontractors and their 
recruitment agents.

Alongside standards of onsite welfare, 
particular areas of potential risk 
include recruitment fees, grievance 
procedures, retention of key 
documents, and clarity over terms 
and conditions.

Embedding our Labour Rights 
and Worker Welfare Standards
During 2019, our priority was to 
continue to roll-out and embed our 
Labour Rights and Worker Welfare 
Standards throughout the business. 
We continued with the awareness 
raising and capacity building 
programmes launched in 2018, 
focusing on further understanding 
our supply chain risks and enhancing 
our protections.

To ensure all staff and third parties 
we do business with understand 
the issues, human rights were made 
more explicit in our updated Code of 
Conduct. Our aim is to highlight the 
growing global concern related to 
modern slavery and emphasise our 
responsibility to understand the issues 
and address any potential problems in 
our business and its supply chain.

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Collaborating across 
our industry
We continue to actively collaborate 
with our industry partners on labour 
rights and worker welfare issues.

We continued our involvement with 
the Building Responsibly Group 
of engineering and construction 
companies, and also presented at the 
industry-led Oman Labour Forum and 
the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum 
Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). 
The results and learnings from our 
work were shared at these events, 
and we continue to work with our 
industry partners to drive innovation 
and support continuous improvement.

Refreshing our onsite labour 
rights tool kit
To address one of the 
recommendations of the workforce 
survey we reported in 2018, 
we undertook to update the 
awareness material in our site labour 
rights toolkit.

As part of this refresh, a ‘Know Your 
Rights’ awareness campaign was 
launched. In addition, labour rights 
posters, induction material for new 
starters, and awareness videos were 
developed and rolled out across a 
number of our project sites.

Our commitments for 2020
For 2020, our focus will continue 
to be on building capacity within 
the organisation, extending 
awareness training, and refining our 
data collection and performance 
monitoring systems. This will include:

 — Extend coverage of labour 
rights and worker welfare 
audits by integrating social 
performance assessments into 
the Group HSSEIA compliance 
assurance programme

 — Continuing to extend our 
awareness and training 
programmes, completing sessions 
on all new E&C projects

 — Developing new performance 
indicators for our project sites

USING WORDS TO CHANGE 
PEOPLE’S WORLDS

One sure way to improve the 
prospects for workers and lessen 
the risk of them falling victim to 
exploitative practices is to help them 
with their literacy and communication 
skills. To this end, we continued 
to support the SmartReading 
programme, an initiative originally 
launched by the Dubai-based NGO 
SmartLife in 2016. To date, hundreds 
of labourers have completed the 
programme and received a certificate 
recognising their achievement, 
dedication and willingness 
to improve.

Petrofac Cost Control Assistant Jikky 
Renji, who supports the programme 

as a volunteer teacher, says, “The 
SmartReading programme is free-of-
charge, opening its doors to anyone 
who would like to join. As teachers, 
we are proud to help workers 
develop these life-changing skills. 
The initiative also complements the 
work Petrofac is doing to improve 
labour rights and worker welfare 
on our sites. When workers can 
read and develop the confidence to 
question what they don’t understand, 
they’re better equipped to avoid 
exploitative labour practices. 
They also act as role models for 
other workers and family members 
to improve their literacy skills.”

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGENERATING ECONOMIC  
VALUE IN-COUNTRY

Commitment
The support of local economies 
has always been important 
to Petrofac.

Wherever the Company operates, 
we are committed to creating 
shared value, by supporting 
local supply chains, employing 
local people, developing local 
capabilities, and stimulating 
local economies.

As well as being the right thing 
to do, we see the creation of 
in-country value (ICV) as a 
source of competitive advantage, 
helping us to bid on challenging 
projects, keep costs down, 
improve the quality and availability 
of local suppliers, and build 
stronger relationships with 
local stakeholders.

We therefore aim to make 
a positive and measurable 
contribution to the economies  
in which we operate.

Overview
% Spend on Local Goods and 
Services* (%)

41% 
(US$570M)

17

18

19

*Non-JV Projects

Key project jobs: (’000)

57.0

17

18

19

Total tax paid (US$m)

322

17

18

19

50%

31%

41%

75.5

75.5

57.0

422

560

322

Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

 — Develop and deliver project-

specific ICV plans linked to national 
ICV priorities

 — Deepen our analysis down the 

value chain to track and enhance 
the retained value

 — Support the Oman Ministry of 
Commerce Small and Medium 
Enterprises (SME) programme 
through capacity building to 
enhance local SME input on 
our projects

 — Further enhance our IKTVA 

programme through prioritising:

•  Local purchases

•  Increased employment 

opportunities for 
Saudi graduates

•  Initiatives to support suppliers  

to raise their IKTVA

 — ICV plans and initiatives linked to 
national priorities were developed 
for our new projects in Algeria 
and Thailand 

 — Existing ICV programmes were 

enhanced, delivering an increase 
of 10% in retained value to 41% 
(US$570 million) of project spend 
(non-joint venture projects where 
we have direct control over the 
supply chain)

 — We launched a technical 

assistance programme for SMEs 
and established links with 35 
companies, building local capacity 
by matching suppliers with 
project opportunities

 — Project SME improvement 

programmes were put in place 
covering five key delivery areas:

•  manufacturing improvements

•  right first time

•  non-conformance management

•  procurement and logistics

•  resources and training

 — We included target objectives for 
Omani SME development in all 
new contract scopes of major third 
parties engaged

 — For our current three projects 
in Saudi Arabia, we have 
continued to enhance our IKTVA 
through the purchase of over 
US$45 million of local goods and 
services (US$900 million to date), 
representing over 65% of the 
project spend

 — ICV programmes in place in 
all main countries, including 
localisation plans to target the 
recruitment of country managers, 
local training and capacity building, 
and a progressive year-on-year 
increase in retained value

 — We plan to support further 
supply chain engagement 
events connecting SMEs with 
main project subcontractors/
suppliers to facilitate successful 
partnerships, scope delivery and 
SME development

 — Progress training and development 
of local Omani engineering SMEs in 
Petrofac systems, procedures and 
optimised engineering processes

 — Continue our support of the IKTVA 
programme, exploring ways to 
partner with the local supply chain 
on a sustainable and mutually 
beneficial basis

 — Continue to enhance our 
tax risk management and 
compliance procedures

 — Maintained effective processes for 
monitoring and managing changes 
in tax laws and regulations

 — Follow progress of digitalisation of 
tax administration and continue to 
monitor changes to international 
tax system

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GENERATING 
ECONOMIC  
VALUE 
IN-COUNTRY
CONTINUED

“  In 2019, we continued to 

enhance and formalise our 
related initiatives, and align 
our local employment and 
procurement programmes 
with the ICV priorities 
of our clients and other 
national stakeholders.”

Alongside shareholder and client 
value, we consider in-country value 
(ICV) as one of the core outcomes of 
our business model. The concept of 
ICV seeks to formalise and quantify 
the net contribution Petrofac makes to 
the economies in which we operate.

In 2019, we continued to enhance 
and formalise our related initiatives, 
and align our local employment and 
procurement programmes with the 
ICV priorities of our clients and other 
national stakeholders.

Our approach
We continue to purchase a large 
proportion of goods and services 
from local vendors and suppliers, and 
also support a significant number of 
local jobs. While some governments 
require us to do this, we typically go 
beyond our contractual and regulatory 
obligations regarding local content.

Supporting local economies
In 2019, just taking into account 
our major non-joint venture projects 
listed on page 39, where we have 
direct control over procurement and 
subcontracting, the proportion of 
locally-sourced goods and services, 
increased from 31% (US $340M) in 
2018 to 41% (US$570M) in 2019, 
reflecting our efforts to maximise our 
support of local supply chains, build 
and utilise capacity of SMEs and 
stimulate local economies.

We also supported approximately 
57,000 jobs at our project sites. 
Around 95% of these jobs were 
through our subcontractors, the 
remainder being a mix of expatriate 
and local Petrofac employees 
and contractors.

Accelerating our growth in India
In India, we have set-up dedicated 
local procurement teams to lead our 
ICV programmes and accelerate our 
growth in this core market. 

To enable these programmes, 
we have engaged with the local 
supply chain and run a number of 
local vendor sessions when major 
packages come up, to enhance small 
to medium enterprises (SMEs) input 
to our projects. 

Aside from certain specialist items 
of equipment that were not readily 
available in-country, the locally 
sourced goods and services have 
accounted for between 80-88% of 
project expenditure and reflects our 
commitment maximising shared value. 

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DEVELOPING FUTURE EMIRATI 
LEADERS

We continued to grow the skills 
of our graduate engineers and 
welcomed 64 Emiratis into the 
2019 graduate programme. 
The programme aims to develop 
the graduates’ skills and help 
them position themselves as key 
contributors to a future economy, 
prepared for the needs of the 
workplace of tomorrow.

Through the Petrofac Academy – our 
in-house centre of excellence for 
employee and career development 
– graduates will undergo a four-year 
structured programme in the UAE. 
Alongside technical training in their 
chosen discipline, graduates have 
the opportunity to develop their 
skills through on-the-job learning on 
live projects. Additionally, they will 
have access to support to create 
tailored development plans.

The programme further underpins 
our commitment to the creation 
of ICV in the UAE, with Petrofac 
recognised as the best private 
sector oil and gas company 
for Emiratisation by the UAE’s 
Ministry of Human Resources and 
Emiratisation in 2019. The accolade 
has been given based on the 
Group’s continued efforts and 
effective cooperation with the UAE 
Government’s ‘Energy Accelerator’ 
Emiratisation campaign, launched in 
July 2019.

George Salibi, E&C Chief Operating 
Officer, commented: “The UAE is 
one of our most important markets, 
and as a company, human capital 
development forms the cornerstone 
of our success. We are looking 
to invest in Emirati graduates 
and support them to unlock their 
potential as future leaders.” 

US$105m

of total UAE project spend 
on local goods and services

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsThe total amount that we pay in 
taxes is not limited to the corporate 
income tax disclosed within the 
financial statements. It also includes 
employee and employer taxes and 
social security payments, VAT and 
sales taxes, and other taxes such 
as withholding, property and other 
indirect taxes. The total amount 
paid by Petrofac to governments 
worldwide includes those taxes which 
are borne by Petrofac, as well as 
taxes collected by Petrofac, but which 
are recoverable from tax authorities 
or clients and supplies. VAT and sales 
taxes are shown on an accruals basis.

Priorities for 2020
We will continue to strengthen our 
ICV programmes; extending our 
collaboration with local communities, 
supply chains and governments 
to nurture and grow sustainable 
economies and create shared value.

Where there isn’t a mature local 
supply chain, we will work to build 
capacity for future and support 
connecting SMEs with main project 
subcontractors/suppliers to facilitate 
successful partnerships and 
SME development.

We aim to extend the good practice 
model developed in Oman across 
other relevant geographies, targeting 
the recruitment of local country 
managers for country offices, 
maximising our sourcing of local 
goods and services, while focusing 
on developing and training young 
people with the skills of the future.

Investing in Oman
We are proud of the contribution 
Petrofac has made towards ICV 
creation, supply chain and national 
workforce development in Oman 
during our time in country.

Petrofac employs almost 1,000 staff 
in Oman, 30% of which are Omani 
nationals across all job categories 
and seniority. Our nationalisation 
programme includes a policy 
of expatriate replacement 
through succession and Omani 
upskilling programmes.

To date, 60 Omani graduates have 
been recruited and are continuing 
through the Petrofac Graduate 
Academy Programme via a closely 
monitored on-the-job training and 
professional development programme.

In 2019, we were responsible 
for delivering more than 
US$5 billion of contracts and projects 
in the Sultanate, with more than 
US$2.5 billion of ICV generated 
to date from working with Omani 
suppliers and contractors.

We continued to embed our 
programme of technical support for 
SMEs. We partnered with Dhofar 
Structures and Iron Industries, a local 
steel manufacturer, advising on new 
equipment that would allow them to 
extend their service and providing 
additional safety training. This support 
helped the company to modernise 
its operations, with a 300% increase 
in manufacturing capacity, and a 
significant increase in orders from 
across Oman.

Rather than turn to an established 
oil and gas contractor, we also 
collaborated with the Oman Gulf 
Company, supporting diversification 
of its transportation and civil works 
services. Mazin Al Raisi, one of the 
company’s site engineers, said: “We 
had the skills, people and equipment, 
and it was an exciting opportunity 
to take this to a new sector, with 
Petrofac collaborating with us every 
step of the way.”

Our efforts on the Salalah LPG project 
were recognised at the Al Roya 2019 
Business Awards in Oman, where the 
project received the award for Best 
In-Country Value (ICV) Project.

Creating opportunities for  
young people
In 2019 we actively supported 
nationalisation programmes in many 
of our core markets, investing in 
the employment and development 
of local people.

In India, where we continue to invest 
significantly, Petrofac welcomed 
more than 60 Indian graduates 
to its 2019 graduate programme. 
These individuals constitute the 
largest national group in this year’s 
intake of more than 165 graduates, 
from 14 countries, with 46% female, 
and demonstrates Petrofac’s 
commitment to growing its Indian 
talent and cultivating a diversity 
of skills.

Investing in Iraq
One of the clearest indications of the 
success of our ICV programmes is 
the proportion of local nationals who 
work on Petrofac projects. On one 
of our projects in Basra in southern 
Iraq, the contractual requirement was 
for 7% of the workforce to be Iraqi 
nationals. Petrofac went way beyond 
this stipulation. On this project, 
around 50% of workers are Iraqi and, 
on some assignments, the proportion 
rises to 70%.

Several Iraqi nationals have risen 
through the ranks to hold key project 
positions, including construction 
managers, project managers and 
team leaders.

Supporting a new generation of 
offshore workers in the UK
As part of Scottish Apprentice Week, 
we supported a series of events and 
activities designed to encourage 
young adults to consider an 
apprenticeship. In the previous three 
years, we recruited 31 apprentices, 
all of whom train at Forth Valley 
College as part of the Oil and Gas 
Technical Apprentice Programme, 
which is supported by the Engineering 
Construction Industry Training Board.

Making a significant 
contribution to public finances
Through the taxes we pay, Petrofac 
makes a significant contribution to the 
public finances of the local economies 
in which we operate.

In 2019, the total amount paid 
to governments in tax was 
US$322 million, comprising 
corporate income tax, employment 
taxes, other forms of tax and social 
security contributions.

Rebecca McMillan, who works as 
a Modern Apprentice for Petrofac, 
believes the apprenticeship has 
been a great choice: “I hadn’t any 
previous engineering experience 
and I’m thoroughly enjoying the mix 
of subjects we encounter on the 
programme. The lecturers are positive, 
knowledgeable and are happy to 
share their industry experience 
with you.”

Transparency in tax reporting
Ensuring tax compliance and 
increasing tax transparency continue 
to be priorities for governments, 
regulators and businesses. 
We therefore continue to monitor 
regional and global best practice, 
maintain membership of industry 
groups and follow and provide input 
into tax policy development.

Bringing lasting benefits to Algeria
Petrofac recognises the importance 
of providing training for the next 
generation of Algeria’s oil and 
gas workforce.

Our tax strategy and tax policy explain 
how we approach the management 
of our tax affairs (available in 
the ‘Responsibility’ section 
of www.petrofac.com).

Our training centre in Hassi 
Messaoud, refurbished in 2019, has 
the capacity to train 400 Algerian 
delegates annually. In 2019, 45 
trainees across three main disciplines 
(electrical, mechanical and instrument) 
were trained, and in 2020 the 
programme will grow to cover piping 
and welding, with a further intake 
of 85 trainees.

Highlights during 2019 included 
the creation of an improved tax 
risk register, collating positions 
for tax risks across all taxes and 
jurisdictions. Work also commenced 
on a new enterprise resource planning 
(ERP) system which will enable us 
to digitalise and automate our tax 
administration and reporting.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTCORPORATE 
RESPONSIBILITY
CONTINUED

RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE AND  
ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES

Performance and priorities

2019 
PRIORITIES 

2019
PERFORMANCE

2020 
PRIORITIES

Commitment
Ethical is a Petrofac value. As a 
key stakeholder and a significant 
player in the industries and 
countries in which we operate, we 
recognise the responsibility and 
opportunity we have to enable 
and embody ethical behaviours. 
We take this commitment seriously, 
and continue to look for new ways 
to keep it embedded in our culture.

Overview
Alleged breaches of the Code of 
Conduct reported via Speak Up

 — Launch and roll-out of the revised 

Code of Conduct

102

81

61

 — We will continue to invest 
in and enhance the Group 
compliance function

 — The launch of the Code of Conduct 
was delayed until January 2020 to 
allow for the Board to attend the 
launch webcast

 — Launch and roll-out the revised 
Code of Conduct, and seek to 
further embed it in the culture of 
the Group

 — We recruited several new roles, and 
continued to enhance the function

 — We will continue to invest 
in and enhance the Group 
compliance function

 — Further enhance the due diligence 

 — Due diligence processes 

 — Focus on Trade 

process and complete Risk 
Committee screening reviews of all 
high-risk relationships

were enhanced, including the 
implementation of an online 
screening system to identify 
high-risk relationships 

Compliance management

 — Continue to enhance and optimise 

the due diligence process

 — Progress with training plans, 

including mandatory e-learning 
on the revised Code of Conduct, 
in addition to new training on the 
reporting of allegations

 — Expand project compliance 

 — Compliance monitoring was 

 — Compliance monitoring will 

monitoring across all new projects

expanded across all new projects

continue to cover all new projects

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17

18

19

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsEmbedding compliance into 
the way our people are 
managed and evaluated
Whilst following the Code is a 
requirement for all employees, 
upholding the Code and looking 
out for any suspected breaches is a 
key accountability for all managers. 
In 2020, we will refine our certification 
process, which requires managers 
to confirm annually that they 
understand and abide by the Code, 
have completed related training, and 
have the opportunity to raise any 
possible violations or conflicts of 
interest, by integrating it into our core 
HR systems.

Refining our compliance 
processes
Throughout 2019, we continued to 
evaluate and refine our compliance 
processes and, where appropriate, we 
sought to deploy digital technologies. 
In the due diligence of suppliers, 
we introduced an online screening 
solution, which enables us to 
automatically filter out low risk third-
parties and increase our focus on 
medium-to-high-risk relationships.

We have also continued to review 
and refine our standards, policies and 
procedures, including: Due Diligence, 
Contract Compliance, Anti-Money 
Laundering and Conflict of Interest. 
In 2020, this work will continue and 
we will broaden our focus to include 
Trade Compliance.

Working with our  
business partners
Many of our business partners and 
stakeholders take a keen interest 
in our ethical credentials, and we 
work closely with them to share 
information and provide assurance. 
Typically, we see such interest from 
our clients, finance providers and 
export credit agencies. In 2019, we 
again responded to requests for 
engagement on ethical issues from 
across this spectrum.

Operating a confidential 
reporting hotline
It is vital that everyone working 
with or for us is able to raise any 
concerns which they might have in 
a way which is non-retaliatory and, if 
they wish, confidential. We therefore 
operate a multi-platform ‘Speak Up’ 
programme, which is multi-lingual 
and administered by an independent 
third party.

Our Code of Conduct (the ‘Code’) 
sets out our expectations of 
everyone who works for and with 
Petrofac. Through our compliance 
programme, we aim to ensure 
all our employees and suppliers 
are aware of the Code and abide 
by its contents. We continue to 
increase the scope and reach of 
the compliance programme, and 
strengthen the governance that 
surrounds our approach to ethical 
business practices. Above all, our 
aim is for ethical behaviour to be 
deeply embedded in the culture 
of the business.

Investing in our compliance 
function
In 2019 under the direction of our 
new Sharjah-based Chief Compliance 
Officer, we continued to invest in and 
enhance our compliance function. 
We made several new appointments, 
including a new Compliance 
Manager, a new Compliance Risk 
Manager and two new Investigators, 
and provided additional training 
for our Due Diligence Managers. 
Further investments are envisaged 
for 2020.

Reviewing our Code  
of Conduct
With the strengthening of the 
compliance function, we revisited 
the ongoing review of our Code of 
Conduct, with a view to making 
it simpler to understand, linking it 
to the full range Petrofac policies, 
standards and processes, and using 
it as a tool to guide and inform 
the way that decisions are made 
across the business. It rests on three 
guiding principles:

1.   Own – emphasising that our ethical 
integrity is the responsibility of 
every Petrofac employee and 
business partner

2.   Discuss – encouraging open and 
frank discussion of any issues or 
uncertainties with, for example, 
colleagues, management, Human 
Resources, the Compliance Team, 
and Internal Audit

3.   Record – insisting that the 

business keeps accurate and 
complete records of all its dealings, 
to demonstrate why and how 
decisions are made

Online and printed versions of the 
revised Code have been produced, 
and will be available in nine languages 
(Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Malay, 
Russian, Spanish, Thai and Turkish). 
The Code was endorsed by the Board 
and launched in January 2020 in a 
global internal webcast. It will be 
rolled-out via an extensive awareness 
programme and tailored, mandatory 
training for all grades of employee 
during early 2020.

All notifications received are 
reviewed by our investigations 
team and then allocated to the 
appropriate department for review. 
Where necessary, remedial action 
is taken. In 2019, 61 notifications 
were reported to the Speak Up 
system, representing a 25% 
decrease on 2018.

We were, however, encouraged to see 
a continuing increase in the number 
of issues raised informally and on 
a non-confidential basis with our 
governance team. This suggests to 
us that our people have an increased 
awareness of the importance we place 
on these issues, and are confident 
their discussions will be dealt with 
in a non-retaliatory manner.

Communicating more actively 
on our ethical agenda
Working with our business teams 
to ensure they understand and 
have the opportunity to engage 
with the development of our ethical 
agenda is important to our success. 
On this basis, senior members 
of the governance team regularly 
make presentations and conduct 
training sessions in a wide variety of 
settings. Examples include our annual 
leadership conference, employee 
town halls and input to the Petrofac 
Academy training programmes.

The importance of Ethics as a value 
is also demonstrated through our 
internal EVE Awards programme, 
as detailed further below.

PROMOTING ETHICAL 
STANDARDS IN OUR SUPPLY 
CHAIN

Respecting human rights is 
fundamental to our Ethical value 
and is embedded throughout our 
business operations and across all 
our project sites.

A good example comes from 
Oman, where the Ghazeer project 
team joined forces with our main 
subcontractor to develop and 
roll out a programme aimed at 
promoting greater awareness of 
human rights issues and better care 
for the project workforce.

The improvement programme 
included an induction video to raise 
new workers’ awareness of their 
labour rights, supported by a ‘Know 
YOUR rights’ poster campaign. 

Worker engagement sessions were 
also held on a number of welfare 
issues, such as ethical recruitment 
practices, working hours and fatigue 
management, living conditions 
and wellbeing. The site welfare 
committee promoted and supported 
the various initiatives and ensured 
they addressed the concerns and 
needs of the workforce.

The response was encouraging. 
Our client shared some of the 
lessons across its business and 
incorporated some elements of the 
programme into other in-country 
initiatives. The programme also won 
the Ethical category in the Petrofac 
EVE Awards – an annual event which 
celebrates the Petrofac values.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSTRATEGIC REPORTCORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
CHAIRMAN’S 
INTRODUCTION

GOOD 
GOVERNANCE  
IS CENTRAL  
TO OUR 
BUSINESS

Dear shareholder
On behalf of the Board, I am very 
pleased to present the Group’s 
corporate governance report for 2019.

Governance standards
The Board remains committed to 
maintaining the highest standards 
of corporate governance across the 
Group and I am satisfied that the 
Company has in place an effective 
framework that supports the Group’s 
values and underpins our ability to set 
the Group’s overall strategic direction. 
In light of the new requirements 
introduced by the UK Corporate 
Governance Code (UK Code), 
considerable work was undertaken 
during the year to develop and 
enhance the corporate governance 
framework further to ensure our 
continued compliance. We have 
endeavoured to better articulate our 
reporting against the requirements of 
the new UK Code, as set out in the 
table on page 69.

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Over the last two years there have 
been a number of changes to the 
Board, and I am pleased to report 
that our new Non-executive Directors 
have integrated well. The varied skills 
and experience brought by each 
Director enable them to contribute 
fully to Board discussions and provide 
support and constructive challenge 
to management.

Diversity
Diversity remains an area of challenge 
for Petrofac, as it does our wider 
industry. However, the Board is 
committed to ensuring that we 
continue to develop initiatives that 
enhance our diversity and inclusion 
programme. We are determined to 
create an environment free from 
discrimination and harassment, where 
all employees are treated with dignity 
and respect. We are also committed 
to developing a diverse workforce 
and an inclusive working environment 
across the Group, as we believe this 
will ensure that we can attract and 
retain the best talent. Further details 
on the Board’s approach to diversity is 
set out in the Nominations Committee 
report on page 82.

Board evaluation
The Board understands the benefits of 
annual performance evaluations, both 
for Directors on an individual basis 
as well as for the Board as a whole 
and looks for ways in which it can 
improve and develop. In accordance 
with the UK Code, an externally 
facilitated effectiveness evaluation 
was undertaken during the year. 
The outcomes of this review are set 
out on page 75.

Looking forward
A key focus for Petrofac is to continue 
to strive to do what is best for our 
Company, our employees, our clients, 
and our shareholders. This report 
includes details of how governance 
underpins and supports our business 
and the decisions made to deliver our 
strategy and create long-term value 
for our stakeholders.

I would like to take this opportunity 
to thank our shareholders for their 
continued support. I, along with our 
Directors, will be available to respond 
to any questions on this report and 
the Board’s activities at our AGM, 
which will be held in London on 
15 May 2020.

René Médori
Chairman
25 February 2020

René Médori
Chairman

Purpose and culture
We believe that the cultural tone 
of the organisation originates in 
the boardroom. The Board also 
recognises that having a defined 
purpose, with values and supporting 
behaviours that are embedded within 
the organisation and are aligned with 
the agreed strategy, can help to create 
a culture to optimise performance and 
deliver long-term results. The Board 
is cognisant of its role in promoting 
integrity and openness, while 
satisfying ourselves that the culture 
remains aligned with the Company’s 
purpose, and that workforce policies 
and practices remain consistent with 
the Group’s values.

During the year, significant focus was 
given by both the Board and senior 
management to define the Company’s 
purpose formally, recognising that 
alignment with our existing strategy 
and values was critical. By formally 
articulating the expected behaviours 
as part of this process, it is envisaged 
that our employees will continue to 
drive improvements, allowing us to 
achieve our strategic goals, while 
continuing to be responsive to the 
needs of all our stakeholders.

Our culture can be characterised 
as being delivery focused and 
commercially driven, with significant 
emphasis given to our engineering 
excellence and client satisfaction. 
We therefore believe that by 
employing engaged and talented 
individuals, our commitment to 
continuous governance improvement 

can be supported, and this will help 
to shape the Company’s culture and 
the way we conduct business over the 
long term.

As a Board, we are able to monitor 
the culture of Petrofac by regularly 
meeting with management in both 
formal and informal settings to 
ensure the Company’s values and 
expected behaviours are understood 
and applied consistently. Our new 
Workforce Forum now provides 
Directors with the opportunity to 
engage directly with employees, hear 
any concerns and receive constructive 
feedback. The Board is also able to 
assess cultural indicators by reviewing 
the outcome of the annual employee 
survey, and by understanding 
management’s attitude to risk and 
compliance with the Group’s policies 
and procedures.

During 2020, it is our intention to 
carry out a culture audit to formally 
assess our culture across the Group 
and ensure the correct policies are 
in place and embedded to drive our 
intention of continuous improvement.

Board changes
In May 2019, we welcomed 
Francesca Di Carlo to the Board. 
This appointment ensures that our 
Board remains highly competent with 
the skills and experience needed to 
support Petrofac’s strategic objectives 
and has further enabled the Company 
to achieve the target of 33% women 
on the Board.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsTHE UK CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE 

Petrofac Limited is subject to the principles and provisions of the UK Corporate 
Governance Code (UK Code). The UK Code underpins the corporate 
governance framework for premium listed companies and sets out a number 
of principles and provisions of good governance, with compliance with 
the UK Code resting with the Board. A copy of the UK Code is available at 
www.frc.org.uk. The UK Code was reissued in July 2018 and accordingly,  
this is the first time the Company has reported against the updated UK Code. 

As a Jersey incorporated company listed in the UK, Petrofac is required to 
explain how the Company has complied with the UK Code and applied the 
principles and provisions set out therein. For the year ended 31 December 
2019, the Board considers that the Company has complied in all material 
aspects with the UK Code and this governance report details how the principles 
of the UK Code have been applied. The Company has also complied with the 
relevant requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the UK Listing 
Rules and narrative reporting requirements.

REQUIREMENT

INFORMATION

Board leadership  
and company purpose

Division of responsibilities

Composition, succession 
and evaluation

Audit, risk and  
internal control 

Remuneration

The Board sets the tone of the Company with regards to the corporate 
governance framework and the application of corporate values and 
behaviours. We believe this framework enables the Board to provide 
effective stewardship of the Company. The Board also maintains oversight 
to ensure resources are in place for the Company to meet its objectives 
and that there is an established risk framework for the management of 
effective controls. The sustainability of the Company’s business model is 
a key consideration for the Board and, in determining the Group’s strategy, 
the Board is conscious of its responsibilities, not just to shareholders 
but also to clients, employees and other key stakeholders and it seeks 
to ensure that the necessary corporate and management structures are 
in place for our strategy to be implemented effectively. An open dialogue 
with stakeholders is maintained throughout the year, with Directors and 
senior management attending investor events and meetings. A Workforce 
Forum was established during 2019 to enable employees to engage 
directly with the Board, giving them the opportunity to raise any matters 
of concern.

The Board has been structured to ensure that no single individual can 
dominate decision-making processes and we believe all Directors are 
able to work together in an atmosphere of openness, trust and mutual 
respect. There is a clear definition of Board responsibilities, with Directors 
collectively responsible for the development of strategy and the long-
term success of the Company. To ensure there is a clear division of 
responsibilities, while retaining control of key decisions, the Board 
has in place a Schedule of Matters Reserved that sets out items for its 
consideration and approval. It is felt that having an effective working 
relationship between our Executive and Non-executive Directors provides 
a robust governance framework that is essential for the progression 
towards the Company’s strategic aims.

The Company has a formal, rigorous and transparent selection procedure 
for the appointment of all new Directors. The Nominations Committee 
has the responsibility of identifying and nominating all candidates, with 
emphasis given to ensuring Board composition remains well-balanced 
with the multi-disciplinary skills and experience needed to support 
Petrofac’s future plans. The benefits of annual performance evaluation 
are clearly understood. The Board believes such evaluations can provide 
a valuable opportunity for recognised strengths to be highlighted and 
for any weaknesses to be identified, thereby improving overall Board 
effectiveness.

The Board maintains a sound risk management and internal controls 
framework to ensure the Group’s long-term strategic objectives can 
be achieved. The Board has established transparent policies and 
procedures to ensure the independence and effectiveness of the Group 
Audit function. Well-established committees are in place to assist it in the 
undertaking of its delegated duties. The Board endeavours to present a 
fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the Company’s position 
and prospects on an annual basis.

The Remuneration Committee ensures that there is a formal and 
transparent process for determining and reporting on Executive 
Director and senior management remuneration. Remuneration policies 
and practices have been designed to support the Group’s strategy, 
in alignment with the newly formed purpose, values and expected 
behaviours and to promote long-term success of the organisation. 
Performance-related elements of pay are stretching and rigorously 
applied, with measures linked to the Group’s strategic priorities to ensure 
alignment with shareholder interests. The Remuneration Policy was last 
approved by shareholders at the May 2017 AGM and will be subject to 
review at the next AGM to be held in May 2020.

WHERE TO FIND  
FURTHER INFORMATION

Purpose statement – page 2
Business model – pages 22–23 
Risk management report – pages 28-29
Shareholder engagement – pages 76-79
Workforce Forum – pages 58 and 78

Board of Directors pages 70-71 
Board roles – page 72
Nominations Committee report – pages 80-82

Nominations Committee report – pages 80-82
Skills data chart – page 82
Board evaluation update – pages 74 – 75

Risk Management report – pages 28-29
Audit Committee report – pages 83-87

Purpose, vision and values – pages 2 and 7
Business model – pages 22-23
Remuneration Committee report  
– pages 90–108

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCERené Médori  N
Non-executive Chairman

Appointed to the Board: January 2012  
Senior Independent Director: 
September 2017  
Non-executive Chairman: May 2018

Key strengths and experience
Extensive international financial 
experience, with knowledge of 
balance sheet strengthening 
opportunities and financing 
arrangements. Well-established 
knowledge of governance and 
regulatory matters and a good 
understanding of operational and 
strategic management.

Stepped down as Finance director of 
Anglo American plc in April 2017 and 
retired from the company in January 
2018, after 12 years. Until December 
2017 was a non-executive director of 
De Beers and Anglo Platinum Limited. 
He was a non-executive director of 
SSE plc until December 2017 and  
Cobham plc until January 2020.

External appointments
Non-executive director of Vinci SA 
and Newmont.

He joined Petrofac in 2016 from 
BG Group plc, where he had been 
Transition Head of BG Strategy & 
Business Development and, prior 
to that, Group Head of M&A and 
Corporate Finance. A member of the 
Institute of Chartered Accountants 
in England and Wales, he started his 
career with KPMG before enjoying 
a successful career in investment 
banking with Barclays de Zoete  
Wedd, Credit Suisse First Boston  
and Morgan Stanley.

External appointments
None

Matthias Bichsel  A   C   N   R
Senior Independent Director

Appointed to the Board: May 2015  
Senior Independent Director: 
May 2018

Key strengths and experience 
Over 40 years’ experience 
in the oil and gas industry. 
Extensive commercial and strategic 
capabilities. Deep understanding of 
operational and project management, 
as well as technology management. 
Broad knowledge of sustainable 
development issues.

Until 2014, held several senior 
managerial roles over his 34-year 
career with Royal Dutch Shell. His last 
position was member of the Group’s 
executive committee and director of 
the Capital Projects and Technology 
Business. Other positions include 
director of Petroleum Development 
Oman; President of Shell Intl. 
Exploration & Production Inc and 
MD of Shell deepwater services in 
Houston; executive vice president 
global exploration and executive vice 
president technical of Shell Upstream 
in The Hague.

External appointments
Vice-chairman of Sulzer AG.  
Non-executive director of Canadian 
Utilities Limited and South Pole 
Group. Member of the advisory board 
of Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital.

Ayman Asfari  N
Group Chief Executive

Appointed to the Board: January 2002

Key strengths and experience 
Distinguished record with 
strong operational leadership 
skills and international focus. 
Extensive entrepreneurial and 
business development skills, 
with a wealth of oil and gas 
industry knowledge and a clear 
strategic vision.

Joined the Group in 1991 to establish 
Petrofac International, of which 
he was CEO. In 2005, he led the 
successful initial public listing of 
the Company. He has 40 years’ 
experience in the oil and gas industry. 
Formerly worked as MD of a major 
civil and mechanical construction 
business in Oman.

External appointments
Founder and chairman of the Asfari 
Foundation. Member of the board of 
trustees of the American University 
of Beirut. Member of the board of 
trustees for the Carnegie Endowment 
for International Peace. Fellow of the 
Royal Academy of Engineering and 
member of the Chatham House Senior 
Panel of Advisors.

Alastair Cochran
Chief Financial Officer

Appointed to the Board: October 2016

Key strengths and experience
Wide-ranging experience in finance, 
strategy, M&A, planning and business 
development. Extensive knowledge 
of global capital markets, energy 
and natural resources industries. 
Deep understanding of corporate 
finance and investor relations.

CORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE RIGHT 
SKILLS AND 
EXPERIENCE  
TO DELIVER 
OUR STRATEGY

A   Audit Committee

C    Compliance and 
Ethics Committee

N   Nominations Committee

R   Remuneration Committee

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts 
External appointments
Chairman and CEO of Oil Serve 
and Chairperson of the Advisory 
Board to the American University 
of Kuwait. Member of the Kuwait 
Supreme Council for Planning and 
Development and an active member 
of the Board of Trustees of Kuwait’s 
Silk Territory project.

David Davies  A   N
Non-executive Director

Appointed to the Board: May 2018

Key strengths and experience
Extensive and current 
international financial experience. 
Chartered Accountant with an MBA 
from the Cass Business School. 
Extensive capital and debt raising 
experience as well as managing 
companies exposed to substantial 
and rapid change. Served on the 
boards of listed companies in seven 
different countries.

Over 35 years’ experience as 
a financial professional with a 
successful career as chief financial 
officer and deputy chairman 
of the executive board at OMV 
Aktiengesellschaft. Served as group 
finance director for both Morgan 
Crucible Company plc and London 
International Group plc and was 
a non-executive director of Ophir 
Energy Plc until May 2019.

External appointments
Senior Advisory Board member 
at First Alpha Energy Capital LLP 
and a non-executive director of 
Wienerberger AG and Uniper SE.

Appointed as President and 
Chief Executive Officer of Parson 
Brinckerhoff between 2010 and 
2014 having been General Counsel 
and Secretary from 2006 and COO 
of its Americas operations from 
2008. Previously Non-executive 
director of WSP Global Inc, Terracon 
Consultants, Inc. and Railworks LLC. 
Joined The Kleinfelder Group Inc. 
in August 2016 and served as the 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
until becoming Executive Chairman  
in September 2019.

External appointments
Executive Chairman of The Kleinfelder 
Group Inc.

Alison Broughton
Head of Company Secretariat 
and Secretary to the Board

Key strengths and experience
Joined Petrofac in August 2012, 
and is responsible for the Group’s 
regulatory, governance and listing 
rule compliance framework. 
She is a Fellow of ICSA: The 
Chartered Governance Institute, 
with more than 20 years’ experience 
in a UK listed environment. 
She is Secretary to the Board and 
its Committees. 

Prior to joining Petrofac, she spent 
eight years with Wolseley plc (now 
Ferguson plc) as Deputy Company 
Secretary. In 2002, she joined 
the company secretariat of Shell 
Exploration & Production Limited, 
part of the Royal Dutch Shell group, 
following the takeover of Enterprise 
Oil plc, where she started her 
company secretarial career in 1997. 

Francesca Di Carlo  N   R
Non-executive Director

Appointed to the Board: May 2019

Key strengths and experience
Extensive background in various 
senior positions, specialising in 
corporate finance operations, 
strategy, audit and human resources. 
Holds a BA in Economics from  
La Sapienza University in Rome.

Currently Head of HR and 
Organisation at ENEL S.p.A, leading a 
significant reorganisation of the group 
with the aim of integrating ENEL’s 
largest subsidiary, as well as its wide 
Latin America portfolio, into a single 
group. Covered a wide range of roles 
at the Telecom Italia Group, including 
Head of Investor Relations, Head 
of Financial Planning and Head of 
Corporate Development and Mergers 
& Acquisitions. Former Chairperson  
of Stream and Telespazio, as well  
as a former director of Sky Italy. 

External appointments
Group Executive Vice President of HR 
and Organisation at ENEL S.p.A and 
director of Open Fiber, Italy’s largest 
broadband operator. 

George Pierson  A   C   N
Non-executive Director

Appointed to the Board: May 2016

Key strengths and experience
A qualified lawyer and engineer. 
Extensive background in risk 
management, contracting, 
construction law, compliance 
and cost efficiency. 
Excellent understanding of operational 
and engineering management.

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Andrea Abt  C   N   R
Non-executive Director

Appointed to the Board: May 2016

Key strengths and experience
Extensive background in a variety 
of functional roles, including sales, 
finance, procurement, supply chain 
and logistics. Specialist knowledge  
of the European market.

She started her career at Dornier 
Luftfahrt, a company of the Daimler-
Benz Group, before joining Siemens 
in 1997. At Siemens she held various 
leadership roles, including Head of 
Supply Chain Management and Chief 
Procurement Officer for Infrastructure 
& Cities from 2011 to 2014. She was 
a Non-executive director of Brammer 
plc until February 2017 and Non-
executive director of SIG plc until 
February 2020.

External appointments
A Non-executive director of  
John Lang Group plc and member 
of the supervisory board of 
Gerresheimer AG.

Sara Akbar  N   R
Non-executive Director

Appointed to the Board: January 2018

Key strengths and experience
Over 36 years’ experience in the oil 
and gas industry with a unique insight 
into the Middle Eastern environment. 
Wide-ranging international experience 
and significant operational and project 
management capabilities.

Until the end of 2017, Sara was 
Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait 
Energy KSC, which she founded in 
2005 to exploit the opportunity for 
an independent engineering and 
production company in the MENA 
and Eurasia regions. Served in 
various positions in the oil and gas 
industry in Kuwait and internationally 
from 1981 to 1999. Holds a BSc in 
Chemical Engineering.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCECORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
BOARD LEADERSHIP  
AND COMPANY PURPOSE

Board governance structure 
and framework
The Petrofac Board is responsible 
for setting the purpose, values 
and strategy for the Group and for 
overseeing the implementation of the 
behaviours expected of all employees. 
It sets the ‘tone from the top’ and 
seeks to ensure there is a strong 
and effective system of corporate 
governance across the Group.

We believe our governance framework 
underpins good governance practices 
and enables the Board to provide 
effective stewardship of the Company. 
The Board is responsible for the 
Group’s overall conduct, for setting 
its strategic aims, and for providing 
leadership and guidance to enable 
management to achieve the Group’s 
long-term objectives. The Board is 
assisted by four committees – Audit, 
Compliance and Ethics, Nominations 
and Remuneration – and matters 
which the Board considers suitable 
for delegation are contained in 
the terms of reference of these 
individual committees. Copies of all 
terms of reference are available at 
www.petrofac.com. In addition to 
these Board committees, there are 
a number of executive management 
committees in place, which are 
involved in the day-to-day operational 
management of Petrofac that have 
been established to consider various 
matters for recommendation to 
the Board and its Committees. 
Our corporate structure framework  
is set out on page 73.

In determining the Group’s 
strategy, the Board is conscious 
of its responsibilities, not just to 
shareholders but to all stakeholders 
and it seeks to ensure that the 
necessary corporate and management 
structures are in place for our strategy 
to be implemented effectively. The UK 
Companies Act 2006 sets out a 
number of general duties to which 
all directors are expected to adhere 
and while Petrofac, as a Jersey-
registered entity, is not required to 
comply with this legislation, our 
Directors are informed by UK practice 
and wish to act in good faith to 
promote the long-term success of the 
Group. Accordingly, details on our 
stakeholder engagement are set out 
on pages 76 to 79.

Board composition and 
Director appointment
The Board has nine Directors 
comprising the Chairman, six Non-
executive Directors and two Executive 
Directors. Full biographies are set out 
on pages 70 and 71. In accordance 
with the UK Code, all Directors offer 
themselves for reappointment by 
shareholders at each AGM and each 
will stand for re-election at the 2020 
AGM. Their details are therefore also 
included in the 2020 Notice of Annual 
General Meeting.

The Nominations Committee has 
responsibility for monitoring the 
external commitments of Non-
executive Directors, who, from 
appointment, are each made aware 
of the need to allocate sufficient 
time to the Company to discharge 
their responsibilities effectively. 
Any changes to a Director’s external 
commitments must be notified to 
the Board immediately in order that 
any potential conflict of interest, time 
commitment challenge or residency 
status issues can be considered.

Our two Executive Directors have 
rolling service contracts, containing a 
notice period provision of 12 months 
by either party. Our Non-executive 
Directors each have letters of 
appointment that contain a 
termination provision of three months’ 
notice by either party. The terms 
and conditions of appointment of all 
Directors are available for inspection 
by anyone at our registered office in 
Jersey and at our Corporate Services 
office in London.

Board roles
Each of our Directors has a varied 
career history and considerable 
effort has been taken to ensure that 
the Board has the right balance of 
skills, diversity and industry expertise 
(see page 82). Our Non-executive 
Directors are encouraged to share 
their skills and experience, and 
each is well-positioned to support 
management, whilst providing 
constructive challenge. Directors are 
encouraged to be open and forthright 
in their approach as we believe 
this helps to forge strong working 
relationships, whilst enabling Directors 
to engage fully with the Company 
and allowing them to make their best 
possible contribution.

The roles and responsibilities for our 
Directors, including the Chairman, 
Group Chief Executive and Senior 
Independent Director (SID) are set 
out on page 73. Regular meetings 
between the Chairman and Group Chief 
Executive are held throughout the year, 
particularly before and after scheduled 
Board meetings. This allows general 
matters to be discussed and enables 
them to reach a mutual understanding 
of each other’s views. The Chairman 
and SID also maintain regular contact 
between scheduled Board meetings 
and time is also set aside at each 
meeting for the Chairman to meet 
with the Non-executive Directors 
without the presence of management. 
The relationships between these roles 
are of particular importance, as these 
individuals represent the views of both 
management and Directors respectively, 
and ensure that the Chairman is fully 
informed. Having this information 
assists in the setting of meeting 
agendas and allows all Directors to 
contribute effectively through their 
individual and collective experiences.

Meeting attendance
The Board has a full programme of 
Board meetings and, in addition to the 
scheduled face-to-face meetings that 
are arranged each year, telephonic 
meetings to review any items of 
business that need to be addressed 
before the next physical meeting, as well 
as trading updates, are included in the 
corporate calendar. Dedicated strategy 
days and site visits also form part of our 
annual programme of events. 

During 2019, in addition to the six 
physical meetings, four telephonic 
meetings were held. All Directors are 
invited to attend Audit Committee 
meetings and the Chairman, Group 
Chief Executive and Chief Financial 
Officer, are also invited to attend 
Remuneration Committee meetings, 
where appropriate.

To enhance their knowledge of 
the business further, and as part 
of the process of maintaining an 
awareness of the Company’s strategic 
activities and assessing the ability 
of the management team, members 
of operational and functional 
management, one and two tiers 
below director level, are invited to 
present at Board and Committee 
meetings. It is felt these presentations 
enable Directors to deepen their 
understanding of Petrofac at both 
a local and functional level, while 
gaining an awareness of specific 
nuances that may not always be 
obvious within written reports. 

This also affords senior managers 
the opportunity to bring matters to 
the attention of the Board and allows 
the Board to consider key individuals 
identified through the succession 
planning process. Management is 
also given the opportunity to meet the 
Directors informally during the year as 
the Board believes these meetings to 
be valuable for personal development. 
For meetings held outside Jersey, we 
endeavour to arrange for the Board 
to be given the opportunity to meet 
with employees, graduates, clients, 
suppliers and partners, as it is felt 
this allows the Board to gain a wider 
understanding of Petrofac and its 
operations. Details of the 2019 site 
visit are set out on page 78.

Board calendar

2019 Board attendance

Director

René Médori

Andrea Abt1

Sara Akbar

Matthias Bichsel 

David Davies

Francesca Di Carlo2

George Pierson

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

Role

Chairman

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Senior Independent Director

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Group Chief Executive

Chief Financial Officer

Board appointment date

Board  

(physical)

Ad hoc
(telephonic)3

January 2012

May 2016

January 2018

May 2015

May 2018

May 2019

May 2016

January 2002

October 2016

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1  Absent from the November 2019 meeting due to a prior overseas commitment. 
2  Joined the Board on 3 May 2019.
3  Ad hoc meetings are usually held on short notice to discuss matters which cannot be held over until the next scheduled meeting.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CORPORATE STRUCTURE

SHAREHOLDERS

Elect the Directors

Ongoing dialogue

BOARD
Provides leadership and direction for the Group. Sets overall strategy and oversees its implementation. 
Ensures appropriate systems and processes are in place to monitor and manage Group risk. 
Responsible for financial performance and corporate governance. 

Chairman

Group Chief Executive

Chief Financial Officer

 — Leads the Board and 
ensures effective 
communication flows 
between Directors
 — Promotes an open 
forum to facilitate 
effective contribution, 
challenge and debate

 — Builds a well-

balanced Board, 
with consideration 
given to succession 
planning and Board 
composition 
 — Responsible for 

ensuring effective 
Board governance and 
oversees the Board 
evaluation process
 — Ensures effective 

communication with 
stakeholders, which 
allows interests to be 
represented at Board 
meetings

 — Implements agreed 

 — Manages the 

strategy and 
objectives

 — Develops attainable 
goals and priorities
 — Provides leadership 
and day-to-day 
management of  
the Group

 — Develops proposals to 
present to the Board 
on all areas reserved 
for its judgement and 
ensures the Board is 
fully informed of all key 
matters

 — Develops Group 

policies for approval by 
the Board and ensures 
implementation

 — Maintains relationships 

with key external 
stakeholders, including 
investors, clients 
and government 
departments

 — Supported by the 
senior leadership 
team, who has 
responsibility for 
driving execution  
of the Group’s 
strategic aims

Group’s finances 
and responsible for 
financial planning 
and presenting and 
reporting accurate 
and timely historical 
financial information, 
both internally 
and externally

 — Ensures an effective 
financial control 
environment 
fully compliant 
with regulations

 — Develops and 

implements the 
Group’s finance 
strategy and funding

 — Manages the 

Group’s financial 
risk and responsible 
for mitigating key 
elements of the 
Company’s risk profile

 — Responsible for the 
delivery of IT, ESG 
and Communications 
strategies

 — Maintains relationships 

with key external 
stakeholders, including 
shareholders, lenders 
and credit 
rating agencies

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Secretary to the Board

 — Acts as Secretary 

to the Board and its 
Committees

 — Advises the Board 
on all governance, 
legislation and 
regulatory 
requirements
 — Puts in place 

processes designed 
to ensure compliance 
with Board procedures

 — Facilitates the Board 
evaluation, induction 
and development 
processes

 — Available to individual 
Directors in respect 
of Board procedures 
and provides general 
support and advice

Senior  
Independent Director

Non-executive 
Directors

 — Acts as a sounding 

board and confidant  
to the Chairman
 — Available to meet 
shareholders to 
answer questions that 
cannot be addressed 
by the Chairman or 
Group Chief Executive

 — Meets with other 

Directors to appraise 
the Chairman’s 
performance annually, 
and on such other 
occasions as deemed 
appropriate 

 — Acts as an 

intermediary for other 
independent directors

 — Support executive 

management, whilst 
providing constructive 
challenge and rigour
 — Monitor the delivery 
of strategy within the 
risk management 
framework as set  
by the Board
 — Bring sound 

judgement and 
objectivity to the 
Board’s decision-
making process

 — Review the integrity of 
financial information, 
controls and risk 
management 
processes 
 — Share skills, 

experience and 
knowledge from 
other industries and 
environments 

 — Have prime roles in  

the Board composition 
and succession 
planning processes

Audit Committee

Remuneration Committee

Nominations Committee

Compliance and Ethics Committee

Chaired by: David Davies

Chaired by: Matthias Bichsel

Chaired by: René Médori

Chaired by: George Pierson

Reviews and monitors the integrity  
of the Company’s financial statements; 
reporting processes; financial and 
regulatory compliance; the systems  
of internal control and risk management; 
and the external and internal  
audit processes.

Sets remuneration policy for Executive 
Directors and determines individual 
compensation levels for Executive 
Directors, the Chairman and members 
of senior management. Oversight of 
remuneration framework for the Group.

Reviews the structure, size and 
composition of the Board and 
its Committees. Takes primary 
responsibility for succession planning 
and Director succession. Identifies 
and nominates suitable candidates for 
Board appointments.

Supports the Board in fulfilling its 
oversight responsibilities in all respects 
of compliance and ethics. Provides 
assurance that the Company’s 
compliance and ethics policies  
are adequate.

Committee report on pages: 83 to 87

Committee report on pages: 90 to 108

Committee report on pages: 80 to 82

Committee report on pages: 88 to 89

Executive Management
Responsible for day-to-day operational management, the communication and implementation of strategic decisions  
and administrative matters. Identifies and reviews matters for recommendation to the Board and its Committees.  
Underpinned by a number of management committees:

Executive Committee

Third Party Risk Committee

Disclosure Committee

Group Risk Committee

Guarantee Committee

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCE 
 
 
CORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE
DIVISION OF 
RESPONSIBILITIES  
AND EVALUATION

Board information and support
A tailored approach to developing 
agendas is adopted for each 
Board meeting, with each agenda 
comprising non-recurring items, such 
as strategic matters or project-specific 
and investment-related opportunities. 
Operational and financial matters 
are reviewed and discussed at each 
meeting. We believe the flexibility 
of this approach allows Directors to 
engage effectively and encourages 
scrutiny and constructive debate, 
with Non-executive Directors able to 
seek clarification from management 
where required. Any actions arising 
from meetings are overseen by the 
Company Secretariat and updated 
action lists inform the agenda 
for the next scheduled meeting. 
All papers relating to each meeting 
are provided electronically through 
a dedicated secure application, 
giving Directors instant access 
and ensuring information can be 
provided in a timely manner and in 
a form and quality appropriate to 
enable the Board to discharge its 
duties effectively.

Dealing with potential  
conflicts of interest
In the event any potential conflict 
arises during a term of appointment, 
processes and procedures are in 
place for Directors to identify and 
declare any actual or potential conflict 
of interest, whether matter-specific or 
situational. The Company’s Articles 
of Association permit the Board to 
authorise any conflicts, which can 
be limited in scope. Notifications are 
required to be made by the Director 
concerned prior to or at a Board 
meeting and all Directors have a duty 
to update the whole Board of any 
changes in personal circumstances. 
During 2019, all conflict management 
procedures were adhered to, 
managed and reported effectively.

Deeds of indemnity
In accordance with our Articles of 
Association, and to the maximum 
extent permitted by Jersey Law, all 
Directors and Officers of Petrofac 
Limited are provided with deeds 
of indemnity in respect of liabilities 
that may be incurred as a result of 
their office. In addition, Petrofac has 
appropriate insurance coverage in 
respect of legal action that may be 
brought against its Directors and 
Officers. Neither the Company’s 
indemnities nor insurance would 
provide any cover where a Director 
or Officer was found to have acted 
fraudulently or dishonestly.

Regulatory investigation
The Company has reported in prior 
reports that in May 2017 the Serious 
Fraud Office (SFO) had commenced 
an investigation into the activities 
of Petrofac, its subsidiaries and 
their officers for suspected bribery, 
corruption and/or money laundering. 
This investigation remains ongoing. 
During the year the Company 
engaged with the SFO and the Board 
were provided with regular updates 
from the Group General Counsel. 
The existence, timing and amount 
of any future financial obligations 
(such as fines or penalties) or other 
consequences are unable to be 
determined at this time and no liability 
has been recognised in relation 
to this matter in the consolidated 
balance sheet at the end of the 
reporting period.

Board evaluation
The Board understands the benefits 
of annual performance evaluations, 
both for Directors on an individual 
basis, as well as for the Board as 
a whole. It continually strives to 
improve its effectiveness and believes 
these evaluations can provide a 
valuable opportunity to highlight 
recognised strengths and identify 
any weaknesses, thereby driving 
continuous improvement. Each year, 
the Board undertakes a formal and 
rigorous annual evaluation of its own 
performance and every three years 
this is undertaken by an externally 
facilitated evaluator. 

Progress against actions  
arising from the 2018 internal 
effectiveness review 
At the end of 2018, the Chairman 
led an internal review following 
completion of an online questionnaire. 
The results of this review were 
presented to the Board in early 2019, 
with areas of focus identified including 
strategy, succession planning, 
compliance and risk management and 
culture and values. These areas have 
been discussed extensively by the 
Board, with significant progress made 
throughout the year. 

2019 external  
effectiveness review 
Towards the end of 2019, the Board 
engaged the services of Independent 
Audit Limited, which has no other 
connection to the Group, to conduct 
an externally facilitated evaluation. 
This involved a review of all prior 
year Board and Committee papers 
and one-to-one interviews with 
each Director, the Secretary to 
the Board, and members of the 
Executive Committee who regularly 
attend Board meetings. In addition, 
representatives from Independent 
Audit Limited observed all Board and 
Committee meetings held during 
November 2019. Anything directly 
related to the SFO investigation or the 
Board’s oversight of compliance and 
controls was not within the scope. 
Feedback from the evaluation was 
provided to the Chairman, and the full 
report setting out the observations 
and recommendations, was submitted 
to, and discussed by, the Board in 
February 2020.

HOW THE BOARD SUPPORTS STRATEGY

OUR 
STRATEGY

Deliver  
best in class

INITIATIVES

WHAT WAS CONSIDERED

 — Digitalisation
 — Global cost challenge (GCC)
 — Talent development
 — Increasing local content

 — Implementation of the digital transformation programme
 — Implementation and business risks surrounding functional transformation
 — Development of a function specific communications plan
 — Appointment of a diversity manager to focus on promotion of diverse genders 

and nationalities

 — Renewal of a graduate hiring programme in critical locations – Oman, Algeria,  

KSA, Iraq, Kuwait

 — In-country Value calculations and action plans
 — Promotion of employee engagement through the implementation  

of a Workforce Forum

Position  
for growth

 — Grow market share  
in target sectors

 — Expand into complementary 
geographic markets/sectors

 — Review of opportunities into new geographies, including Russia/CIS region,  

Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia

 — Review of opportunities into new sectors including offshore wind, petrochemicals 

and solar 

 — Approval of the acquisition of W&W Energy Services to acquire entry-level position 

in the US onshore market

Enhance 
returns

 — Divest non-core assets
 — Improve cash conversion
 — Maintain strong balance sheet

 — Approval of the agreement to sell remaining 51% interest in Mexico operations
 — Considered at length the budget, three-year business plan, and funding plans. 
Reviewed regular reports against budget, forecast and market expectations

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TIME  
SPENT

22%

53%

25%

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsThe 2019 external evaluation identified areas where the Board might improve, 
and these are set out in the following table:

Theme 

Area for recommended improvement

Strategy and risk 
management

Succession  
and diversity

Board information 

Culture

Establish the important strategic themes and plan deep 
dives into the key areas to help define and determine 
a more focused strategic risk agenda. Encourage 
greater debate and use the experience of Non-
executive Directors. Increase the extent to which the 
Non-executive Directors provide input and challenge 
on risks by continuing to improve the risk management 
framework. 

Continue to focus on management and talent 
development initiatives. Develop further the succession 
plans for the Board and senior management and 
continue to progress the diversity agenda.

Consideration to be given to rebalancing Board and 
Committee agendas with the aim of freeing more time 
for high-level strategic decisions. Board paper formats 
to be streamlined and standardised and to include more 
consistent use of executive summaries.

Continue to increase the focus on people and culture, 
both in the boardroom, on site visits and at employee 
forums. Management to provide regular updates on 
culture, with insight obtained into how the culture of 
the business is perceived by stakeholders and ways 
to better communicate the culture identified, to ensure 
that this continues to drive appropriate behaviours 
throughout the business. Non-executive Directors to be 
encouraged to visit different parts of the business on a 
more informal basis.

The contribution made outside the 
boardroom was also recognised, 
including input into the digitalisation 
strategy, championing gender 
diversity, and inputting into the review 
of significant financial judgements.

The effectiveness of the 
Chairman was also considered. 
His understanding of the business 
was recognised, and he was seen 
as actively encouraging good 
discussion and participation between 
Directors. Of particular note was 
how the Chairman had, despite 
the recent pressures being faced, 
fostered a collegiate and positive 
boardroom atmosphere. 

The experience received from the 
Senior Independent Director was 
also acknowledged and his input 
and challenge on strategy and risk 
was greatly valued by management. 
In accordance with the expectations 
of the UK Code, it was confirmed that 
he undertakes an annual performance 
review of the Chairman. 

As a result of this external evaluation, 
the Board remains satisfied that 
it continues to operate effectively 
and believes that each Director is 
performing well and, as would be 
expected within their relevant roles.

Areas of improvement for the 
Board identified from the 2019 
external effectiveness review
The review observed that in the 
context of the challenges being 
faced, overall the Board was to 
be commended with how it was 
functioning and dealing with 
current issues. 

It was felt that the experience and 
demanding schedules faced over 
recent years had brought the Board 
together, with strong relationships 
established. The Board was viewed 
as being well-balanced, working well 
as a group, with open discussions 
actively encouraged.

Despite the ongoing challenges 
being faced by the Group, the Board 
was seen to be playing an effective 
role in supporting management and 
focusing on future strategic goals. 
It was recognised that operationally, 
much was being achieved and 
that further improvements were 
being made to allow the Group to 
become a leaner, more modern and 
competitive organisation. 

The review also observed that 
all Directors brought a range 
of complementary skills to the 
boardroom, with sectoral and 
geographical experience, as well as 
a broad range of functional expertise. 
The Board was considered to be fully 
engaged and willing to both question 
management during meetings, 
while providing a good level of 
constructive challenge. 

Board Committee and Directors’ performance evaluation cycle

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Internal Board evaluation 
conducted by the Chairman

Internal Board evaluation
conducted by the Chairman

Externally facilitated 
Board evaluation process 
conducted by third party

The 2019 external evaluation process was divided into four stages

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

One-to-one interviews carried 
out by Independent Audit Limited 
with Directors, the Secretary 
to the Board, and members of 
the Executive Committee who 
regularly attend Board meetings

Independent Audit Limited 
observed all meetings held in 
November 2019, having previously 
reviewed all prior year Board and 
Committee papers

External evaluation report was 
submitted to the Chairman. This 
report was presented to the Board, 
with an overview of observations 
and recommendations provided 
by the external evaluator

Following a review of the final 
evaluation report by the Board in 
February 2020, an action plan was 
created to address the areas of 
recommended improvement

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCECORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
STAKEHOLDER 
ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder engagement
Engaging effectively with our stakeholders is 
central to how Petrofac does business to ensure 
the effective delivery of our strategy. The Board 
recognises the importance of establishing 
and maintaining good relationships with these 
stakeholders, as each are integral to our business 
success. Open and constructive engagement with 
major shareholders is considered vital in order 
for us to understand their views on governance 
and explain our performance against strategy. 
This ensures that what we report on is correctly 
linked to our market risks and opportunities. 

Under section 172 of the UK Companies Act 2006, 
boards have a duty to promote the success of 
their company for the benefit of their members 
as a whole, whilst having regard for the interests 
of employees, the success of their relationships 
with suppliers and customers, the impact of their 
operations on the community and environment,  
and maintaining a reputation for high standards  
of business conduct. 

As a Jersey incorporated company, Petrofac is not 
required to comply with this legislation. Nevertheless, 
our Directors are informed by UK practice and, in 
any event, wish to act in good faith to promote the 
long-term success of the Group for the benefit of all 
stakeholders. As a result, stakeholder considerations 
are integral to all Board discussions and decisions. 
Accordingly, in compliance with the UK Code, set 
out opposite are details on how we have engaged 
with our key stakeholders and considered their 
requirements during the year to ensure effective  
and continued engagement.

STAKEHOLDER 
GROUPS

WHY WE ENGAGE

SHAREHOLDERS

The Board recognises the importance of 
establishing and maintaining good relationships 
with the Company’s shareholders.
Delivering a strong return to our investors is 
a key priority for the Board. We also take into 
consideration the views of our investors and 
shareholders in our strategy discussions to  
enable us to provide the information that will  
drive informed investment decisions.

EMPLOYEES

COMMUNITIES

CLIENTS

SUPPLIERS

Our employees, their attitude and skills set us 
apart from our competitors. We are committed 
to ensuring we have safe and effective working 
environments, which can enable everyone within 
the business to perform to their true potential, 
in an inclusive environment with fair labour 
practices.

We actively support local communities to address 
local issues responsibly, to develop closer ties, 
and to manage the social and environmental 
impacts of our business which we believe will 
bring long-term sustainability to the communities 
where we work.

To understand their needs and concerns and 
communicate on various operating issues so 
that they are understood and considered, while 
gaining relevant feedback and views, in the 
identification of growth opportunities.

Wherever the Company operates, we are 
committed to employing local people, working 
with local suppliers and developing local 
capabilities.

GOVERNMENTS, REGULATORS 
AND INDUSTRY BODIES

We work with governments on a range of issues, 
as government policy and regulation can have 
implications for our business. 

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 — Financial performance, including profitability, 

We take the views of our shareholders into 

financial position, returns and cash generation

consideration in setting our strategy.

 — Application of the business model, 

implementation of our strategy, operational 

performance, key risks and opportunities

 — The market outlook and the growth potential  

of the business

 — Our health and safety, environmental and 

social performance

 — Governance matters, including the 

effectiveness of the Board, succession 

and remuneration

In response to regular questions from investors, 

we presented our capital allocation framework  

in our half-year results presentation.

The Chief Financial Officer’s report presented to 

the Board includes an update on investor relations 

activities and provides feedback and updates 

from our brokers.

In October 2019, the Board met with key analysts 

and investors during their site visit to Oman.  

This provided them with the opportunity to 

discuss key matters and better understand their 

 — The status of the ongoing investigation by the 

Serious Fraud Office

respective views.

 — Management presentations to institutional 

investors and research analysts following 

publication of our results. These presentations 

are streamed live via a webcast and are 

available on our website

 — Meetings with key investors to discuss strategy 

and operational and financial performance, 

including roadshows following publication  

of our results

 — Our Chairman and Remuneration Committee 

Chair also engage with investors on matters 

relating to governance and remuneration

 — During 2019, institutional investors and 

research analysts were given the opportunity 

to visit our operations in Oman and meet local 

management and employees, the leadership 

team and the entire Board

 — The Investor Relations team provides regular 

updates to the Board on investor sentiment

 — All shareholders are given an opportunity to 

meet the Board and ask questions at our AGM

during and after Board meetings, particularly 

focusing on performance and strategy

 — Talent management and succession 

plan discussions

 — Direct engagement with employees during 

site visits

 — Attendance at townhalls held throughout the year

 — Annual employee surveys

 — Ad hoc face-to-face meetings

 — A range of vocational development 

programmes with our local partners

 — Public consultations

 — Regular interaction with the management team 

 — Career opportunities

 — Training and development opportunities

 — Diversity and inclusion matters

 — Business model application

 — Implementation of the strategic agenda and  

the impact of digitalisation

 — Energy transition agenda and climate 

change matters

 — Human Rights matters

 — Local employment opportunities

 — STEM education initiatives

 — Investments in local supply chains

 — Supporting infrastructure 

improvement programmes

 — The impact of activities on the wider community

development plans.

 — Ad hoc meetings with key clients

 — Operational delivery

 — Industry events

 — Through our website

 — Trade shows and conferences

 — Online materiality review surveys

 — Implementation of the strategic agenda

 — Ethical credentials

 — Consideration and development of an 

ESG strategy

 — Industry events, such as EIC Connect Oil,  

 — Business model application

 — Implementation of the strategic agenda

 — Ethical credentials

Gas & Beyond

 — Meetings with our supply chain partners

 — In Oman, we launched a technical assistance 

programme for SMEs and established links 

with 35 companies, building local capability by 

matching suppliers with project opportunities 

 — Ad hoc meetings with government ministers 

and civil servants both in and outside the UK

 — Through the UK regulator Oil and Gas Authority 

(OGA)

 — Responding to consultations on issues 

affecting the industry

 — Health and safety matters

 — Taxation

 — The UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit)

 — Governance matters

 — The Energy Transition agenda 

(including COP26)

We introduced a Workforce Forum during 2019.  

We also ensure employees are kept informed by the 

cascading of messages through a variety of channels.

We conducted our annual employee survey, the 

results of which were discussed with the Board 

and the senior leadership team, and presented 

across the Group in various townhall meetings. 

The Board met with a number of employees and 

graduates during the 2019 site visit, details of 

which are set out on page 78.

In response to community feedback, we put  

in place various social programmes focused  

on building capacity within the local supply  

chain, creating local jobs and supporting 

vocational training and apprenticeships.  

We also formed public-private partnerships  

with local municipalities to support community  

Through our industry partnerships and 

collaboration we share good practice and  

develop common standards to drive 

improvements. For government-backed clients, 

we provide sustainable value to the countries in 

which we work, through focus on local content 

and provision of training to upskill local talent.

The proportion of locally sourced goods and 

services increased from 31% in 2018 to 41% 

in 2019, reflecting our efforts to maximise our 

support of local supply chains, build and utilise 

capacity of small-to-medium sized companies 

and stimulate local economies.

Through engagement we endeavour to ensure we 

are best informed so we can effectively manage 

risks to our business and supply chain. We also 

help improve the quality and effectiveness of 

regulation and governments’ responsiveness to 

businesses. This has led to a better understanding 

of policies and regulation and ensures Board 

decisions can be based on a full understanding  

of the environments in which we work.

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsStakeholder engagement

SHAREHOLDERS

Engaging effectively with our stakeholders is 

central to how Petrofac does business to ensure 

the effective delivery of our strategy. The Board 

recognises the importance of establishing 

and maintaining good relationships with these 

stakeholders, as each are integral to our business 

success. Open and constructive engagement with 

major shareholders is considered vital in order 

for us to understand their views on governance 

and explain our performance against strategy. 

This ensures that what we report on is correctly 

linked to our market risks and opportunities. 

Under section 172 of the UK Companies Act 2006, 

boards have a duty to promote the success of 

their company for the benefit of their members 

as a whole, whilst having regard for the interests 

of employees, the success of their relationships 

with suppliers and customers, the impact of their 

operations on the community and environment,  

and maintaining a reputation for high standards  

of business conduct. 

As a Jersey incorporated company, Petrofac is not 

required to comply with this legislation. Nevertheless, 

our Directors are informed by UK practice and, in 

any event, wish to act in good faith to promote the 

long-term success of the Group for the benefit of all 

stakeholders. As a result, stakeholder considerations 

are integral to all Board discussions and decisions. 

Accordingly, in compliance with the UK Code, set 

out opposite are details on how we have engaged 

with our key stakeholders and considered their 

requirements during the year to ensure effective  

and continued engagement.

EMPLOYEES

COMMUNITIES

CLIENTS

SUPPLIERS

The Board recognises the importance of 

establishing and maintaining good relationships 

with the Company’s shareholders.

Delivering a strong return to our investors is 

a key priority for the Board. We also take into 

consideration the views of our investors and 

shareholders in our strategy discussions to  

enable us to provide the information that will  

drive informed investment decisions.

Our employees, their attitude and skills set us 

apart from our competitors. We are committed 

to ensuring we have safe and effective working 

environments, which can enable everyone within 

the business to perform to their true potential, 

in an inclusive environment with fair labour 

practices.

We actively support local communities to address 

local issues responsibly, to develop closer ties, 

and to manage the social and environmental 

impacts of our business which we believe will 

bring long-term sustainability to the communities 

where we work.

To understand their needs and concerns and 

communicate on various operating issues so 

that they are understood and considered, while 

gaining relevant feedback and views, in the 

identification of growth opportunities.

Wherever the Company operates, we are 

committed to employing local people, working 

with local suppliers and developing local 

capabilities.

GOVERNMENTS, REGULATORS 

AND INDUSTRY BODIES

We work with governments on a range of issues, 

as government policy and regulation can have 

implications for our business. 

HOW WE ENGAGE

KEY INTERESTS

OUTCOMES  
AND ACTIONS

 — Management presentations to institutional 
investors and research analysts following 
publication of our results. These presentations 
are streamed live via a webcast and are 
available on our website

 — Meetings with key investors to discuss strategy 
and operational and financial performance, 
including roadshows following publication  
of our results

 — Our Chairman and Remuneration Committee 
Chair also engage with investors on matters 
relating to governance and remuneration

 — During 2019, institutional investors and 

research analysts were given the opportunity 
to visit our operations in Oman and meet local 
management and employees, the leadership 
team and the entire Board

 — The Investor Relations team provides regular 
updates to the Board on investor sentiment
 — All shareholders are given an opportunity to 

meet the Board and ask questions at our AGM

 — Regular interaction with the management team 
during and after Board meetings, particularly 
focusing on performance and strategy

 — Talent management and succession 

plan discussions

 — Direct engagement with employees during 

site visits

 — Attendance at townhalls held throughout the year
 — Annual employee surveys

 — Ad hoc face-to-face meetings
 — A range of vocational development 
programmes with our local partners

 — Public consultations

 — Ad hoc meetings with key clients
 — Industry events
 — Through our website
 — Trade shows and conferences
 — Online materiality review surveys

 — Industry events, such as EIC Connect Oil,  

Gas & Beyond

 — Meetings with our supply chain partners
 — In Oman, we launched a technical assistance 
programme for SMEs and established links 
with 35 companies, building local capability by 
matching suppliers with project opportunities 

 — Ad hoc meetings with government ministers 
and civil servants both in and outside the UK
 — Through the UK regulator Oil and Gas Authority 

(OGA)

 — Responding to consultations on issues 

affecting the industry

 — Financial performance, including profitability, 
financial position, returns and cash generation

 — Application of the business model, 

implementation of our strategy, operational 
performance, key risks and opportunities
 — The market outlook and the growth potential  

of the business

 — Our health and safety, environmental and 

social performance

 — Governance matters, including the 

effectiveness of the Board, succession 
and remuneration

 — The status of the ongoing investigation by the 

Serious Fraud Office

We take the views of our shareholders into 
consideration in setting our strategy.
In response to regular questions from investors, 
we presented our capital allocation framework  
in our half-year results presentation.
The Chief Financial Officer’s report presented to 
the Board includes an update on investor relations 
activities and provides feedback and updates 
from our brokers.
In October 2019, the Board met with key analysts 
and investors during their site visit to Oman.  
This provided them with the opportunity to 
discuss key matters and better understand their 
respective views.

 — Career opportunities
 — Training and development opportunities
 — Diversity and inclusion matters
 — Business model application
 — Implementation of the strategic agenda and  

the impact of digitalisation

 — Energy transition agenda and climate 

change matters

 — Human Rights matters
 — Local employment opportunities
 — STEM education initiatives
 — Investments in local supply chains
 — Supporting infrastructure 
improvement programmes

 — The impact of activities on the wider community

 — Operational delivery
 — Implementation of the strategic agenda
 — Ethical credentials
 — Consideration and development of an 

ESG strategy

 — Business model application
 — Implementation of the strategic agenda
 — Ethical credentials

We introduced a Workforce Forum during 2019.  
We also ensure employees are kept informed by the 
cascading of messages through a variety of channels.
We conducted our annual employee survey, the 
results of which were discussed with the Board 
and the senior leadership team, and presented 
across the Group in various townhall meetings. 
The Board met with a number of employees and 
graduates during the 2019 site visit, details of 
which are set out on page 78.

In response to community feedback, we put  
in place various social programmes focused  
on building capacity within the local supply  
chain, creating local jobs and supporting 
vocational training and apprenticeships.  
We also formed public-private partnerships  
with local municipalities to support community  
development plans.

Through our industry partnerships and 
collaboration we share good practice and  
develop common standards to drive 
improvements. For government-backed clients, 
we provide sustainable value to the countries in 
which we work, through focus on local content 
and provision of training to upskill local talent.

The proportion of locally sourced goods and 
services increased from 31% in 2018 to 41% 
in 2019, reflecting our efforts to maximise our 
support of local supply chains, build and utilise 
capacity of small-to-medium sized companies 
and stimulate local economies.

 — Health and safety matters
 — Taxation
 — The UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit)
 — Governance matters
 — The Energy Transition agenda 

(including COP26)

Through engagement we endeavour to ensure we 
are best informed so we can effectively manage 
risks to our business and supply chain. We also 
help improve the quality and effectiveness of 
regulation and governments’ responsiveness to 
businesses. This has led to a better understanding 
of policies and regulation and ensures Board 
decisions can be based on a full understanding  
of the environments in which we work.

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GOVERNANCE 
STAKEHOLDER 
ENGAGEMENT
CONTINUED

BOARD 2019 SITE VISIT

The brownfield tour of the live 
operational plant was accompanied 
by commentary from Project Directors 
outlining the key achievements and 
the developments of each section. 
Those visiting the greenfield site 
were able to ascend to the top of 
the scaffolding overlooking the 
construction site of the gas extraction 
plant, while receiving commentary 
from Site Managers outlining site 
operations. An informal presentation 
from the Head of BP, Oman was 
seen as a significant highlight for 
all attendees, as this provided 
the client’s perspective of the 
Company’s performance.

Salalah LPG site, Salalah
For this part of the trip, the group 
had the opportunity to tour the 
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 
construction site and associated 
facilities, including the LPG storage 
unit. This was complemented by 
a Q&A session with the project 
team, discussing project progress 
and outlining challenges that have 
been encountered.

Overall, the three site visits provided 
the Directors and all other attendees 
an opportunity to see the contrast in 
site locations, highlighting the scale 
of operations and the skill of the 
workers, while providing an overview 
of the breadth of our business 
offering. Armed with a deeper and 
broader understanding of Petrofac 
operations, the Directors are able to 
apply relevant context to boardroom 
decision-making in relation to future 
operational matters.

In October 2019, a Board visit 
to Oman was arranged, which 
included tours of three separate 
sites – the TPO Training Centre, 
the BP Khazzan/Ghazeer site 
and the Salalah LPG site. The trip 
commenced with a formal dinner 
that was attended by senior 
Omani government officials and  
a number of key clients.

To maximise value from the trip, in 
addition to attendance by several 
members of our senior management 
team, invitations were extended to 
institutional investors, analysts and 
insurance underwriters. The visits, 
which were each supplemented with 
detailed presentations, provided the 
opportunity for attendees to meet 
with the local project teams as well 
as clients on site.

TPO Training Centre, Muscat
During the visit to the Takatuf 
Petrofac Oman (TPO) Training 
Centre, attendees met with 
students, graduates and training 
specialists. A presentation was 
provided by Patty Eid, Global 
Head of Training, who outlined the 
integral role that TPO has played in 
addressing youth unemployment 
and maximising in-country value 
within Oman. The group was also 
given a tour to see for themselves 
how the centre skilfully combines 
traditional classroom learning with 
digital immersion and live simulated 
training environments.

BP Khazzan/Ghazeer Site,  
Ad Dhahirah Governate
Petrofac has been a partner with 
BP on this site since February 
2014, when Phase 1 of the Central 
Processing Facility project was 
awarded. Phase 2 of this gas 
development was awarded in 
December 2017, which aimed to 
help drive increased production 
capacity and included work 
associated with connecting the 
Phase 1 and 2 facilities. The site visit 
trip included separate tours of the 
brownfield and greenfield sites. 

78

Workforce forum
Recognising our geographic diversity 
and that the Group already had 
several different engagement activities 
in place, it was recommended by 
management that to supplement 
existing information exchange 
processes, the creation of a 
Workforce Forum would be the most 
suitable mechanism for Petrofac to 
reach all employees and to enable 
active feedback to be provided to 
the Board. Accordingly, the Board 
approved the terms of reference for 
the establishment of a Workforce 
Forum at the end of 2018.

Elections were held at the start of 
2019, with 74 candidates standing for 
the 12 positions. Of the representative 
members appointed, half were 
women, which exceeded our diversity 
target of 33%. Members of this 
Workforce Forum represent their 
respective constituencies in the UK, 
the UAE, India and the Rest of the 
World, and its purpose is to enable 
the Board to understand better the 
views of employees and to take 
these into consideration during Board 
discussions and decision-making. 

The duties of the Workforce Forum 
include: providing an opportunity 
for representatives to engage 
directly with Directors and senior 
management; encouraging 
engagement on broad-based strategic 
themes relevant to the Board’s 
agenda; enabling employees to share 
ideas and raise concerns as they 
relate to the strategic direction and 
operating model of the organisation; 
and addressing key matters including, 
but not limited to: strategic direction; 
vision, culture and values; principal 
risks; diversity; talent management/
development; employee engagement; 

workplace conditions; innovation; 
digital development; operating model; 
corporate responsibility; and business 
opportunities and challenges.

The Forum met twice during 2019, 
with at least three Directors, including 
the Chairman, attending each 
meeting. A variety of topics were 
discussed, including the current 
challenges facing the business, 
the key learnings to improve future 
bidding options, diversity and talent 
management, cost optimisation 
initiatives, and digitalisation. 
Where required, specific presentations 
were provided by members of 
the Senior Leadership team. 
Feedback has been very positive, with 
the Board encouraged by the level 
of engagement shown and by the 
pertinent and challenging questions 
posed. The Group HR Director will 
update the Board in respect of any 
key issues raised during meetings 
and the resulting outcomes agreed. 
Further details on the Workforce 
Forum are set out on page 58.

Investor Relations programme
Our Investor Relations (IR) team acts 
as a focal point for contact with key 
investors throughout the year and a 
programme of meetings with both 
existing and potential shareholders, 
as well as analyst and investor 
meetings, is scheduled annually by 
the team. This IR programme includes 
presentations to institutional investors 
and research analysts, as well as 
question and answer sessions with 
stakeholders following the publication 
of our full- and half-year financial 
results. Brokers’ research notes are 
regularly circulated to all Directors 
and a formal broker’s report is issued 
to Directors in advance of each 
Board meeting.

Information to be disclosed under LR9.8.4R

Listing rule

Detail

9.8.4R (1-2) (6-14)

Not applicable

9.8.4R (4)

9.8.4R (5)

Long-term incentive schemes

Waiver of bonus

Page reference

n/a

95, 103, 107

105-106

Major shareholders
In accordance with Rule 5 of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure 
Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR 5), as at 31 December 2019 and the date 
of this report, the Company had received notification of the following material 
interests in voting rights over the Company’s issued ordinary share capital:

Name

Ayman Asfari and family

Toscafund Asset Management LLP

Number of ordinary 
shares notified as at 
31 December 2019

Percentage of issued 
share capital as at 
31 December 2019

65,087,976

22,559,813

18.82%

6.53%

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsThe Group Chief Executive and 
Chief Financial Officer maintain a 
regular dialogue with institutional 
shareholders through a programme 
of one-to-one meetings, in addition 
to more formal meetings throughout 
the year, primarily focusing on 
operational matters. More than 
50% of these meetings during 2019 
were attended by the Group Chief 
Executive and/or the Chief Financial 
Officer. Furthermore, discussions 
are held throughout the year with 
our corporate brokers to understand 
better shareholder sentiment in light 
of ongoing market pressures and 
to gain insights into governance 
matters, in general, and succession 
planning in particular, from a 
shareholder perspective. The Board 
plans to continue to develop its 
comprehensive programme of 
stakeholder engagement over the 
coming year.

Shareholder communications
The Board recognises the importance 
of shareholder communications and 
considerable emphasis is placed 
on these communications, whether 
they are institutional or private 
shareholders. All financial reports and 
shareholder documents, regulatory 
market announcements, together with 
recorded interviews, are available on 
our website at www.petrofac.com, 
which we believe allows shareholders 
to become more informed investors.

Share capital
The Company’s ordinary shares 
are quoted on the London Stock 
Exchange and, at the date of this 
report, the issued share capital 
(and total voting rights) consisted 
of 345,912,747 ordinary shares. 
The Company is not aware of any 

Shareholder distribution

agreements between shareholders 
that may result in restrictions on the 
transfer of securities and/or voting 
rights. The only restrictions which 
may, from time to time, be imposed 
include insider trading regulations 
where, in accordance with the EU 
Market Abuse Regulations, certain 
Company employees, including 
all Directors, are required to seek 
approval from the Company to deal  
in its securities.

The Board requires express 
authorisation from shareholders to 
issue or purchase ordinary shares in 
the Company. These authorities were 
granted by shareholders at the 2019 
AGM. The Group has no current plans 
to exercise either of these authorities 
and will propose to renew them at the 
2020 AGM. The Company’s Articles of 
Association may only be amended by 
special resolution at a general meeting 
of shareholders. Details relating to 
the rights and obligations attached 
to the Company’s ordinary shares 
are set out in the Company’s Articles 
of Association.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Full details of this year’s AGM, which 
will be held in London, are set out 
in the Notice of Meeting which is 
available on our website. As a matter 
of good practice, all resolutions 
will be conducted on a poll and the 
results will be announced to the 
market as soon as practicable after 
the meeting. All shareholders are 
invited to attend the Company’s AGM 
at which they have the opportunity 
to put questions to the Board and 
meet with those Directors who are 
able to attend. Shareholders who are 
unable to attend the AGM are invited 
to email questions in advance to 
agmquestions@petrofac.com.

Meetings held with shareholders 
by country

Shareholders (ownership) 
by territory

2019 SHAREHOLDER  
MEETINGS CALENDAR

JAN

13

FEB

8

3

MAR

MAY

JUL

APR

JUN

49

AUG

SEPT

NOV

1

4

OCT

DEC

03

31

10

2

20

14

• UK 85.7%
• Europe 12.5%
• Rest of World 1.8%

• UK 55.6%
• US and Canada 25.8%
• Rest of Europe 17.4%
• Rest of World 1.2%

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCEDear shareholder
During 2019, the Committee continued to focus on succession planning, both 
at Board and senior management level. Internal talent reviews, which were 
supplemented with external benchmarking exercises, were also carried out to 
facilitate our restructuring opportunities. The Committee devoted significant time 
to discussing leadership capability and talent management across the Group, 
in addition to a number of diversity initiatives. Oversight was also provided for 
long- and short-term plans to ensure all proposed management changes were 
implemented effectively and efficiently.

In accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code (UK Code), an 
external board evaluation was carried out during the year, see pages 74 and 
75. The Committee also considered the views of employees through agreed 
arrangements, including participation at the newly formed Workforce Forum, 
and by reviewing the outcome from the annual employee survey. Further details 
on these activities are set out on pages 57 and 58.

How does the Committee ensure there are the right skills, 
experience and behaviours on the Board?
The Company has a formal, rigorous and transparent selection procedure for the 
appointment of all new Directors. The Committee is responsible for identifying 
and nominating all Board candidates and, before any appointment is made, 
evaluates the mix of skills, experience, knowledge and diversity to ensure the 
correct balance is maintained. Throughout the year, care is taken to understand 
Board composition to ensure it remains well-balanced with the multi-disciplinary 
skills and experience needed to support Petrofac’s future plans.

To facilitate our external search processes, the Committee retains the services 
of specialist recruitment consultant Korn Ferry, a firm with which the Company 
retains for executive searches for Board and senior management positions. 
In addition, following Korn Ferry’s acquisition of Hay Group, they are used by 
the Company for tasks relating to job evaluations, salary surveys and other HR 
consulting projects. As part of our search process, Korn Ferry is instructed to 
identify non-executive candidates who meet the skills and experience brief, while 
recognising that Petrofac remains committed to ensuring that all appointments 
are filled by the best available candidate, with complementary skills, capabilities, 
experience and background to address the Board’s needs, irrespective of any 
other consideration.

Were there any Board changes during the year?
During the year we welcomed Francesca Di Carlo as a new Non-executive 
Director. Francesca, who has extensive experience in corporate development, 
audit and corporate finance, joined the Board with effect from 3 May 2019. She is 
currently Group Executive Vice President of HR and Organisation at Enel S.p.A, 
the Italian multinational energy company, and brings to the boardroom expertise 
across a range of functional areas. Details of our recruitment process and how 
they related to Francesca are set out on page 81. As a result of Francesca joining 
Petrofac, the Committee was pleased that the female representation on the Board 
reached 33%, the target recommendation set out within the Hampton-Alexander 
Review, an independent, business-led review supported by UK Government.

CORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
NOMINATIONS 
COMMITTEE REPORT

René Médori
Chairman

Role of the Committee/Responsibilities:

 Review the composition, size and structure of the Board and its 
committees, taking into consideration the skills, knowledge, experience, 
diversity of gender, social and ethnic backgrounds and cognitive and 
personal strengths of Directors

 Identify and recommend for Board approval suitable candidates to be 
appointed to the Board, fully evaluating the balance of existing skills, 
knowledge and experience required to support the strategic objectives  
of the Group

 Consider the effectiveness and rigour of the succession planning 
processes for the Group and maintain oversight of the development 
of a diverse pipeline for succession to both Board and senior 
management roles

Membership and attendance at meetings held in 2019

Meetings attended and held

Members

René Médori

Andrea Abt1

Sara Akbar

Ayman Asfari

Matthias Bichsel

David Davies1

Francesca Di Carlo2

George Pierson

1  Andrea Abt and David Davies were both unable to attend one meeting due to prior engagements.
2  Francesca Di Carlo joined the Board in May 2020.

How the Committee spent its time during the year – 2019

• Succession planning/talent 
  development 57%
• Governance/Other 23%
• Board Composition 20%

Terms of reference
The Committee reviewed and updated its terms of reference during the year. 
Copies are available on our website at www.petrofac.com.

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What is the Company’s induction process for Directors?
On appointment to the Board, all new Directors undertake a comprehensive 
induction programme. This programme is intended to provide a broad 
introduction to the Group and allows the Company to account for individuals’ 
differing requirements and to concentrate on key focus areas. This ensures 
each Director is fully prepared for their new role, taking their background and 
experience into consideration.

All Directors visit the Group’s main operating office as part of their induction and 
they are encouraged to make at least one site visit each year throughout their 
tenure. Site visits are regarded as an important part of continuing education 
as well as an essential part of the induction process, as they help Directors 
understand the Group’s activities through direct experience of seeing operations 
in action and by having discussions with a range of employees. For new Non-
executive Directors for whom the appointment is their first to a UK-listed 
company, the induction programme also includes a compulsory presentation led 
by our external legal advisors on the duties, responsibilities and obligations of 
being a UK-listed company director. In addition, depending on which Committees 
they will join, presentations are provided by the Group’s auditors, brokers and 
remuneration consultants.

What training is offered to Directors?
The Board believes in the ongoing education and development of its Directors 
and is committed to offering continuing training opportunities, tailored to each 
individual, that provide Directors with the necessary resources to refresh, update 
and enhance their skills, knowledge and capabilities. Board members are 
encouraged to attend seminars, conferences and training events as required. 
In addition, they receive regular updates on legal, regulatory and governance 
matters and where relevant, briefings from external advisors on a variety of topics 
that are significant for the Group and its strategy. In addition, all Directors are 
required to complete the Company’s e-learning training modules, which include 
the Code of Conduct, Share Dealing Code, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Standard, 
and Health and Safety training. Training records for all Directors are maintained 
by the Company Secretariat and are reviewed during the annual Board evaluation 
process. Over the course of 2019, more than 460 hours of training were recorded.

How has the Committee considered succession planning and the 
leadership talent pipeline?
The Committee considers, in depth, the challenges and opportunities facing 
the Company in order to ascertain what skills and expertise will be needed 
on the Board to facilitate the Company’s long-term success. During 2020, my 
succession will be a matter of consideration for the Committee as, in light of the 
changes introduced in the UK Code, my tenure on the Board will reach nine years 
in 2021. Once any decision has been taken, updates will be provided and full 
details provided in our 2020 report. 

In conjunction with Board succession planning, the Committee also reviews with 
our HR and management teams the high potential talent from across the Group. 
The aim is to develop and promote a strong, resilient and diverse pipeline for the 
future, which is in line with the Company’s purpose and values. This process is 
now integral to the Company’s strategic plans, and effective succession planning 
and the development of a diverse talent pipeline have been key priorities for the 
Committee over the last few years. Talent review discussions are also undertaken 
starting from the most senior levels to those in grades several layers below the 
Board who have been identified by internal reviews as having high potential. 

Board search and recruitment process  
as applied to Francesca Di Carlo

Succession planning/Board composition

A vacancy to the Board was identified.

Recruitment/Selection

The Nominations Committee directed the process with specialist 
recruitment consultant, Korn Ferry, to assist with the search. Under the 
leadership of the Chairman, a shortlist of candidates was identified 
based on a previously agreed skill set criteria that included good sector 
knowledge, international experience, HR and communications skills, 
and digital expertise. 

Interview

All identified candidates were initially interviewed by the Chairman and 
Group Chief Executive, facilitated by the Group Director of HR. 

Shortlisted candidates, which included Francesca, then met, either in 
person or via electronic means, with all other Board members.

Appointment

Following conclusion of the interview process, it was announced at the 
end of February 2019 that Francesca would join the Board with effect 
from the AGM in May 2019. On appointment, she became a member  
of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees.

Induction

A bespoke induction is provided to all new Board appointments. 

Each new Non-executive Director spends time with our Executive 
Directors as well as senior members of operational and functional 
management, both individually and collectively. They also attend a 
compulsory one-to-one session with our external legal advisors on the 
roles and responsibilities of being a UK-listed director. A comprehensive 
induction pack, which contains a wide range of materials, is also provided 
prior to anyone joining the Board.

A tailored induction programme was designed for Francesca which 
reflected her background, experience and knowledge. This covered 
the Company’s history, culture, strategy, structure and operations, as 
well as the corporate governance framework and policies, the Board 
and Committee processes, our Code of Conduct and Directors’ duties. 
In addition to having one-to-one meetings with all members of the 
Executive Committee, detailed briefings were also provided to allow  
her to gain a deeper understanding of the Group at an operational level. 

Francesca met with representatives from our external legal advisors 
and Company brokers and, as she was joining the Remuneration 
Committee, she also met with our remuneration consultants. 

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GOVERNANCE 
NOMINATIONS 
COMMITTEE REPORT
CONTINUED

Board snapshot

Tenure of Board members (years)

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

Board skill set and experience

Francesca Di Carlo
03/05/2019
David Davies
18/05/2018
Sara Akbar
01/01/2018
Alastair Cochran
04/10/2016
George Pierson
19/05/2016
Andrea Abt
19/05/2016
Matthias Bichsel
14/05/2015
René Médori
19/01/2012
Ayman Asfari
11/01/2009

Oil and Gas

Engineering

Finance

International

Regulatory and Governance

Leadership

HSE

Operational/Strategic management

Digital

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Executive and Non-executive 
Director balance

Gender split of 
Board members

• Executive Directors 2
• Non-executive Directors 6
• Non-executive Chairman 1

• Male 6
• Female 3

Geographical mix of 
Board members

Gender diversity of Group
(% of women in each category)

What is the Committee’s approach to inclusion and diversity?
While the target set by Lord Davies in 2015 for female representation on the Board 
has been achieved, the Committee recognises this is not the same across the 
organisation. Progress has not been as advanced as we had initially hoped and, 
taking into consideration the Hampton-Alexander Review, we recognise we have 
much work to do to improve gender diversity across the Group. Improvements  
in overall diversity awareness have been made however, and a number of actions 
taken such that the continued promotion of diversity in its widest sense has led  
to greater engagement across the organisation throughout the year. 

The Committee considers diversity to be a key factor in the Company’s strategic 
success and remains committed to not only helping improve the levels of female 
representation throughout Petrofac, but to developing a diverse workforce and an 
inclusive working environment. In terms of national and ethnic diversity, Petrofac 
is a very diverse organisation and has already met the recommendation of the 
Parker review for FTSE 250 Boards to have at least one Director on the Board by 
2021 who identifies as a person of colour. 

The Company has worked hard to develop the talent management programmes 
to support and strengthen internal capabilities and build on the skills, knowledge 
and experience offered by our diverse workforce. Although engineering continues 
to be a predominately male-dominated profession, Petrofac is committed to 
developing initiatives that will enhance our talent pipeline. We are also committed 
to hiring more local nationals, including Country Leaders in the markets in which 
we operate.

Diversity in its widest sense has received much focus from the Committee in 
recent years. Oversight has been provided to ensure strategies are in place 
that will develop and strengthen our talent pipelines to deliver improvements 
and promote a culture that upholds the Group’s principles of inclusion, diversity 
and equality. There are, of course, long-term challenges to overcome but we 
are determined that significant progress can be made in this area over the 
coming years. The Committee will continue to monitor the impact of the diversity 
initiatives being implemented by the business and will make recommendations to 
the Board on how to further promote diversity across the Group.

A Diversity and Inclusion policy, which is applicable to all employees, has been 
in place across the Group since August 2016. Its purpose is to ensure equality of 
opportunity and fairness in all areas of employment. It is believed that our policy 
allows us to value the diversity of our employees, while promoting an inclusive 
culture across the Group.

In 2019, a number of key actions were taken. A Diversity and Inclusion manager 
was appointed to provide greater diversity focus, drive the diversity agenda 
and develop a comprehensive strategy for review by the Board during 2020. 
Further details on the initiatives taken are set out on page 57. We will also seek to 
improve further our graduate programme targets as we continue to invest in the 
talent of those countries in which we operate. In 2019, 165 graduates were hired 
from 14 different countries, with 46% of the intake women. 

What will be the Committee’s focus for the year ahead?
The Committee is determined to see progress in the diversity agenda during 
2020 and this will be a key topic at each meeting held during the year. In addition, 
succession and talent management will remain of significant focus both in the 
boardroom and across the wider organisation. I will report next year on how we 
are progressing these initiatives.

René Médori
Chairman
25 February 2020

• UK 3
• Continental Europe 4
• US 1
• Middle East 1

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• Board 33%
• Group 10%
• Senior management 5%
• Graduates 22%

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Dear shareholder
In 2019, the Committee has overseen the continued progress in financial controls 
and risk management at Petrofac. The new internal financial controls introduced 
in 2018 are bedding in and, combined with a revised approach to risk, the 
business has changed its focus from implementation to action.

What was the focus for the Committee during the year?
During the year, I have worked closely with the Leadership Team and the 
Secretary to the Board to review and update the activities of the Committee. 
In doing so, we have refreshed the terms of reference through the lens of the UK 
Corporate Governance Code (the UK Code) to include, for example, reference 
to the review of emerging risks, and created a detailed calendar of topics that 
coincides better with these terms to ensure that duties are being discharged  
in full and that meetings remain focused and relevant.

We introduced an additional meeting to the annual calendar that allows for audit 
activities to gain traction soon after the financial year-end. The early articulation 
of the significant judgements and estimates has freed up crucial time during the 
early part of the year, which enables the Committee to focus on reviewing the 
financial statements. The work completed during this additional meeting has 
proven invaluable in assisting the Committee in exercising its oversight of the 
year-end process.

Petrofac has a complex and unique operating environment which presents 
some challenging risks. A key function of the Committee is to maintain critical 
oversight of the Group’s risk management and internal controls. During the year, 
the principal and emerging risks faced by the business were reviewed in detail. 
This resulted in a clear mapping of the principal risks and sub-risks, which in 
conjunction with a more formal articulation of our risk appetite, has assisted in 
defining our priorities across the business. Observed alongside the enterprise 
risk initiatives, the business is better able to identify and prioritise internal audit 
requirements. Further details are set out on pages 28 and 29.

Is there any impact as a result of the proposed audit  
industry reform?
In light of the proposed reform of the audit industry and its overall governance,  
the Committee has been receiving regular updates from Ernst & Young 
throughout the year. Following the publication of the Brydon Report in December 
2019, the Committee will continue to monitor developments and the proposed 
implications for the Company. Accordingly, this matter will remain as an agenda 
item for regular discussion throughout 2020.

What will be the Committee’s focus for the year ahead?
Over the coming year, and in recognition of some of the recommendations set 
out in the Brydon Report, the Committee will be looking for input regarding 
employees’ views on our internal controls and risk management processes. 
The Committee is keen to gain insight into the culture of the organisation and how 
employee engagement could influence the work of the Committee. Accordingly, 
the Committee intends to invite risk owners to attend future meetings in order that 
presentations concerning the work undertaken throughout the organisation can 
be provided. As Committee Chairman, I will continue to work with the Leadership 
Team to align the activities of the Committee with the strategic objectives of 
the business.

David Davies
Chairman of the Audit Committee
25 February 2020

David Davies
Chairman of the Audit Committee

Role of the Committee/Responsibilities:

 Monitors the integrity of the Group’s financial statements, any formal 
announcements relating to the Company’s financial performance,  
and reviews significant financial reporting judgements

 Reviews the effectiveness of risk management and internal control 
systems, including viability statements, and provides assurance  
to the Board

 Monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the Group’s internal 
audit function

 Manages the appointment, independence, effectiveness and 
remuneration of the Group’s external auditor

 Approves the remuneration and terms of engagement of the external 
auditors and makes recommendations to the Board regarding their 
re-appointment

 Develops and implements the non-audit services policy

 Advises the Board on how it has discharged its responsibilities and 
considers whether the Annual Report and Accounts, taken as a whole, 
is fair, balanced and understandable

Membership and attendance at meetings held in 2019

Members

David Davies

Matthias Bichsel

George Pierson

Meetings attended and held

How the Committee spent its time during the year – 2019

• Risk management and internal 
  controls systems 35%
• Financial reporting 27%
• External Audit, including non-audit 
  services review 20%
• Governance matters 14%
• Tax update 3%

Terms of reference
The Committee reviewed and updated its terms of reference during the year. 
Copies are available on our website at www.petrofac.com.

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PRINCIPAL MATTERS CONSIDERED DURING  
THE YEAR BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Committee met five times during the year, coinciding with key points in 
the Company’s financial reporting cycle. The principal matters reviewed and 
considered were as follows:

2019

January
 — Group Finance update

 — Accounting matters for financial year 2018

 — Review of Going Concern statement

 — Review of Viability statement

 — 2018 Non-audit services fee review

 — 2018 Treasury Risk Management Policy review

 — Ernst & Young (EY) draft report

February
 — Internal Audit report

 — Principal risks review

 — Internal control framework – assurances

 — Chief Financial Officer report

 — Accounting matters for financial year 2018

 — Approval of Going Concern statement and Viability statement

 — Results draft press release

 — Report and accounts for 2018

 — Directors’ Remuneration Report

 — EY report

 — Letters of representation

 — Legal entity restructuring project review

 — Terms of Reference

May
 — Insurance Programme – 2019 renewal update

 — Enterprise risk management update

 — Internal Audit report

 — EY letter to management

 — Legal entity restructuring project review

 — Update on audit governance landscape

August
 — Principal risk report

 — Internal Audit report

 — Chief Financial Officer report

 — 2019 Interim Tax update

 — Update of counterparty limits

 — Insurance update

 — 2019 half-year financial results

 — Accounting matters for the half-year 2019

 — Going concern review

 — Proposed 2019 interim year dividend

 — Directors’ Jersey solvency statement

 — Half-year 2019 non-audit services and fees

 — EY interim review for the half-year 2019

 — Audit planning report for the year ending 31 December 2019

 — Update on audit and governance landscape

 — Legal entity restructuring project review

 — Succession planning

November
 — Principal risk report
 — Internal Audit report – including draft internal audit programme for 2020

 — Group Finance update

 — EY report

 — Annual tax review

 — Legal entity restructuring project review

 — Update on audit governance landscape

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Accountability
Membership, roles and responsibilities
There have been no changes in membership of the Committee during 2019. 
The Committee is satisfied that, in compliance with the UK Code, all three of 
its members meet the expected independence and experience parameters. 
David Davies has significant, recent and relevant financial experience and 
Matthias Bichsel and George Pierson each have competence relevant to the 
Group’s sector. Furthermore, all Committee members have extensive general 
management and commercial expertise. Their details are set out on pages 70 
and 71. The Committee believes it remains well-positioned to challenge and 
debate the performance and relevance of the Group’s financial reporting, risk 
management and internal controls to safeguard the interests of shareholders  
and other stakeholders.

To assist the Committee during its deliberations, all other Board members are 
invited to attend Committee meetings. In addition, the Group Head of Audit and 
Enterprise Risk, Group Treasurer and Head of Tax, and Group Financial Controller, 
are each invited to attend meetings when required. The Committee assists the 
Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities for financial reporting, 
internal controls and risk management. As set out in our Directors’ statements 
on page 109, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of Group financial 
statements in accordance with IFRS.

The Group has an internal controls and risk management framework in place, 
which includes policies, standards and procedures to ensure that adequate 
accounting records are maintained, and transactions are accurately recorded. 
Furthermore, the Committee has oversight of the financial excellence initiatives, 
which remain under continuous review with the aim of strengthening our control 
environment and improving management reporting. This ensures that the Group’s 
financial reports, including the financial reporting process and communications 
to the market, give a clear and balanced assessment of the Group’s position. 
In addition to the principal matters considered during the year, the Committee 
also reviewed the 2019 full-year results and this Annual Report and Accounts at 
the beginning of 2020.

Fair, balanced and understandable
To facilitate the year-end process, the Committee has the responsibility of 
assessing a detailed review of risk management and internal controls processes. 
This provides formal assurance to the Board on the robustness, integrity and 
effectiveness of the systems and controls in relation to the Group’s principal 
risks, including those which may threaten the Group’s strategy, business model, 
operations, future performance, solvency and liquidity. The review process 
enables the Board to consider the adequacy of the systems in place. The Board 
is satisfied that sound risk management and systems of internal controls have 
been in place across the Group throughout 2019 and at the date when the 2019 
financial statements were approved. The Committee also reviewed the going 
concern and viability statements included within the Annual Report and Financial 
Statements and the forecasts prepared by management on which the statements 
are based. These reviews enable the Board to assess whether the Annual Report 
and Accounts is fair, balanced and understandable, as required by the UK Code 
and to consider whether it provides shareholders with the necessary information 
to determine the Company’s performance, business model and strategy.

Internal controls and risk management
The Board is responsible for establishing the Group’s overall risk appetite, 
its enterprise risk arrangements and ensuring that the Group has in place 
an adequate system of internal controls. However, in accordance with 
the requirements of the Financial Reporting Council’s Guidance on Risk 
Management, Internal Controls and Related Financial and Business Reporting, 
the responsibility of monitoring and reviewing the integrity and effectiveness of 
the Group’s overall systems of internal controls and risk management has been 
delegated to the Committee. 

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsThe Committee also provides the Board with the assurance that the risk 
management and internal controls systems as a whole, including strategic, 
financial, operational, and compliance controls, are sufficiently robust to mitigate 
the principal and emerging risks that may impact the Company. 

Relevant employees and managers across the business are required to certify 
they have complied with the requirements of the system of internal controls, 
including more comprehensive certification and assurance on financial and 
compliance controls. 

The Group’s principal risk report captures and assesses the principal risks facing 
the Group. This forms part of the Group’s framework for determining risk and 
risk appetite. This document is updated quarterly and is considered at both 
Committee and Board level throughout the year. Further details are included 
within the Strategic report on pages 30 to 35.

Regular management reports are received throughout the year that outline the 
Group’s material enterprise risks, with additional reports being submitted by 
internal and external auditors to assist the Committee, and ultimately the Board, 
in their annual assessment of the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management 
and system of internal controls. The Board has also established an organisational 
structure with clear operating procedures and defined Delegated Authorities. 
Regular reporting supports and develops the continuing robust assessments 
of the principal risks facing the Group, including their impacts on the enterprise 
and its future sustainability. Recognising the need for a systematic approach 
for managing risk and in order to provide its assurance to the Board, the 
Committee receives regular updates from the Group Head of Audit and Enterprise 
Risk, Group Financial Controller, Group Treasurer and Head of Tax and other 
senior managers.

In reviewing each of the submitted reports, the Committee considers how 
effectively risks have been identified; how they have been mitigated and 
managed; whether actions are being taken promptly to remedy any failings or 
weaknesses; and whether the causes of the failing or weakness have indicated 
poor decision-making, a need for more extensive monitoring, or a re-assessment 
of process effectiveness. These help to provide the Committee with a balanced 
assessment of the Group’s principal risks and the effectiveness of the systems of 
internal controls.

The effectiveness of our risk management and internal controls is founded on 
our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and internal control frameworks, which 
are detailed on page 28 and 29. During 2019, we continued to improve our risk 
management systems by introducing additional controls to our project risk 
review processes, carrying out a comprehensive review of our principal risks and 
developing a more formal articulation of the Group’s risk appetite. Throughout the 
year, the Group’s principal risks have been regularly reviewed by management to 
provide assurance on the robustness, integrity and effectiveness of the systems 
in place, including those that could threaten its business model, operations, future 
performance, solvency and liquidity.

Petrofac also seeks to ensure that a sound system of internal controls, based 
on the Group’s policies, standards and procedures, is in place in all material 
associate and joint arrangement entities. As with all companies, our systems 
of internal controls and risk management are designed to identify, mitigate and 
manage rather than eliminate business risk and can only ever provide reasonable, 
and not absolute, assurance against material financial mis-statement or fraud.

The system of internal controls encompasses the culture, behaviours, 
organisation design, policies, standards, procedures, systems (and other aspects 
of the Group) that, taken together, facilitate its effective and efficient operation. 
These internal controls are based on the ‘three lines of defence’ principles. 

Key controls have been enhanced and/or implemented during the year, in line 
with the Group Delegated Authorities, which manage the approval processes. 
During 2019, new Group policies, approved by the Board, included Conflicts 
of Interest, Trade Compliance, Business Continuity and an updated Code 
of Conduct. New and enhanced group standards, approved by Executive 
Management, have included our Financial Controls Framework, Competition 
Law, Enterprise Risk Management, Driving Safety and transition to the industry 
standard health and safety Life Saving Rules. Significant enhancements to our IT 
system controls, managed by our Group IT function, have included operating a 
Group-wide information/cyber security programme and implementing a ‘cloud’ 
strategy, including for our ERP system, to maintain a resilient IT platform. 

Entity management oversight 
During the year, the Committee continued to have oversight of a Group entity 
restructuring project, which is being undertaken to ensure that the Company’s 
legal structure adequately supports and reflects how the business operates 
globally. The rationale for the project is to simplify the corporate structure by 
separating core business streams, whilst maximising the efficiency of functional 
business activities. The project has advanced considerably and is scheduled to 
be completed by the end of 2020. The project is being run in conjunction with our 
Group Legal, Finance and Tax teams, and regular updates are presented  
to the Committee.

Internal audit
The Group Head of Audit and Enterprise Risk attends Committee meetings, 
during which his reports are considered and discussed in detail. The Committee 
also meets separately with him, without executive management present, to 
discuss, among other matters, management’s responsiveness to internal audit 
recommendations and the effectiveness of the internal audit process. The Group 
Head of Audit and Enterprise Risk also has direct access to the Committee 
Chairman and meets with the external auditor whenever required. 

The Company’s risk-based internal audit programme for 2019 was considered 
and approved by the Committee in February 2019. This programme was 
developed further during the year to take into account the Company’s principal 
risks and to identify where they primarily occur in the business; through 
discussions with the Committee and senior management; by recognising 
changes within the Group and the external environment; and with consideration  
to prior audit coverage. 

In approving the 2019 audit programme, the Committee considered the coverage 
of the principal risks by the proposed audits. It was agreed that primary focus 
should be on the design and operating effectiveness of controls designed to 
manage risks associated with overarching management controls. These included 
executive meeting information flows and consequence management; controls 
designed to prevent non-compliance with laws and regulations, such as bribery, 
corruption, money laundering and trade sanctions; project level controls, such 
as project set-up, project management; HSSEIA; procurement spend; deferred 
and contingent payments from divested assets; financial controls; and cyber 
security, digitalisation and the Groupwide ERP project. Quarterly progress reports 
were provided to the Committee, detailing progress and including key findings of 
audits undertaken in the period under review. Where significant areas of concern 
were highlighted, the Committee challenged management and action plans 
were agreed that would address matters raised, with follow-up audits arranged. 
The 2020 programme was considered and approved by the Committee in 
November 2019. 

During 2019, 22 internal audit assignments were carried out, the results of which 
were included in Internal Audit’s annual assessment of the audited elements 
of the system of internal controls. Where new audit findings were identified, 
management actions were defined and all Group-level findings and agreed 
management actions were reported to the Committee. This enabled progress 
to be monitored and trends to be identified. Group-level findings were carefully 
considered by the Committee, with management given direction to ensure the 
necessary steps were taken to mitigate any issues. When agreed management 
actions were not carried out within the proposed time-frame, revised completion 
dates were reported to the Committee. In November 2019, the Committee 
reviewed and approved the Internal Audit Charter for 2020.

Assurance
At the year-end, and as required by the UK Code, formal assurance is provided 
to the Board that effective governance, risk management and internal control 
processes are in place and remain relevant, to ensure that the Group will continue 
to be viable for at least the next three years. This assurance covers all material 
controls, including strategic, financial, operational and compliance controls. 
Further details on the overall control processes are set out on pages 84 and 85.

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Significant judgements and estimates
The Committee’s role is to assess whether the judgements or estimations made by management in preparing the Group and Company’s consolidated financial 
statements are reasonable and appropriate. Set out below are what we consider to be the most significant accounting areas that required a high level of judgement  
or estimation during the year and how these were addressed:

Focus area

Why this area is significant

Role of the Committee

Conclusion

Revenue and profit 
recognition on 
fixed-price EPC 
contracts

Fair value 
of disposal 
transaction; 
recoverability of 
net asset carrying 
amounts; and 
classification  
of assets

Taxation

The quantification and timing of revenue 
and profit recognition from fixed-priced 
EPC contracts is a material driver of 
the Group’s financial performance and 
position, which is subject to significant 
management judgement and estimation. 
There is an inherent risk of bias or error 
in judgements and estimates concerning: 
variable consideration, eg. variation 
orders; liquidated damages; contract 
contingencies; and estimate-to- 
complete forecasts.

Executive management made several 
significant judgements and estimates, 
under conditions of high uncertainty, 
associated with the IES operating 
segment. This included determining the 
fair value of a disposal transaction through 
agreeing the assumptions and estimates, 
including risking factors and discount 
rates; assessing the recoverability of net 
asset carrying amounts and ascertaining 
impairment charges; and evaluating the 
application of the assets held for sale 
classification.

The global nature of the Group’s 
operations results in complexities in 
the payment of, and accounting for, 
tax. Management applies judgement 
in assessing tax exposures in each 
jurisdiction, many of which require 
interpretation of local tax laws and 
estimates around: income tax expense; 
uncertain tax treatments; and the 
valuation and recoverability of deferred 
tax assets.

The SFO 
investigation 

The ongoing SFO investigation into the 
Group has had and may continue to have 
an impact on the Group’s commercial 
position in key markets and, until the 
investigation is concluded, the possibility 
of future financial obligations (such as 
fines or penalties) will remain.

The Committee reviewed and challenged 
the reasonableness of evidence to 
support judgements and estimates 
regarding revenue and profit recognition, 
including non-recognition in certain 
instances, through regular discussions 
with executive management. The 
Committee applied focus on variable 
consideration, contract contingencies, 
and estimate-to-complete forecasts. 
The external auditor also challenged 
management on the key drivers of revenue 
and profit recognition on fixed-price EPC 
contracts and reported their findings to 
the Committee.

The Committee evaluated the 
reasonableness and appropriateness of 
internally generated data and other data 
points used in determining judgements 
and estimates through reviewing and 
challenging management papers 
presented. The Committee also examined 
the notes to the consolidated financial 
statements to ensure the risks associated 
with these judgements and estimates 
were clear and complete.

The Group’s tax judgements and 
estimates were reviewed by the 
Committee to ensure that the recognition 
of income tax expense, uncertain tax 
positions and deferred tax assets were 
based on reasonable and appropriate 
assumptions. Reports outlining principal 
tax matters were reviewed and discussed 
with executive management and the 
external auditor, who also reported to 
the Committee on its audit procedures 
and findings in relation to the Group’s 
tax affairs.

The Committee sought and received 
updates on the ongoing investigation 
from the Group Genera Counsel and 
external legal advisors, considered the 
likelihood of potential financial obligations, 
and assessed the impact to going 
concern and viability, in the context of the 
developing situation during the year.

The Committee concluded after 
thorough deliberation that the 
quantification and timing of 
revenue and profit recognition  
on fixed-price EPC contracts,  
as well as associated reporting, 
was in accordance with the 
relevant International Reporting 
Standards and the Group’s 
accounting policies.

More information

Financial review 
page 43 and 
Note 4 to the 
consolidated 
financial 
statements  
on page 136

The Committee was satisfied 
that reasonable and appropriate 
judgements and estimates 
were applied by executive 
management on the financial 
statement recognition, 
classification and disclosure of 
these focus areas.

Financial review 
page 44 and 
Note 6 to the 
consolidated 
financial 
statements  
on page 136

The Committee was satisfied  
that taxation-related judgements 
and estimates were reasonable 
and appropriate and that the 
Group’s tax affairs were being 
managed, accounted and 
reported in accordance with the 
relevant legislation, International 
Financial Reporting Standards 
and Group policies.

Financial review 
page 44 and 
Note 2 to the 
consolidated 
financial 
statements  
on page 134

Note 31 to the 
consolidated 
financial 
statements  
on page 166

The Committee was satisfied 
with the treatment of such 
potential financial obligations as 
a contingent liability disclosed 
in the notes to the financial 
statements rather than the 
recognition of a provision in the 
consolidated balance sheet. The 
Committee was also satisfied 
that disclosures on this matter 
in the Annual Report and 
Accounts were fair, balanced and 
understandable.

The above description of the significant judgements and estimates should be read in conjunction with the Independent Auditor’s Report on pages 111 to 117 and the 
significant accounting policies disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Further details on significant accounting judgements and estimates can 
be found in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements on pages 123 to 134.

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As part of its remit, the Committee considers the Company’s compliance with 
the Sovereign, Counterparty and Financial Market Risk policy, a copy of which 
is available at www.petrofac.com. The Committee was satisfied that this policy 
remains appropriate. During the year, the Committee reviewed and approved 
increased counterparty limits to allow for greater flexibility for ancillary business, 
such as foreign exchange hedging, to be carried out on behalf of the Group. 
Commodity price risk and the Company’s hedging policy were also kept under 
review. The Committee considered the funding initiatives put in place during 
the year by Group Treasury, including the utilisation of existing facilities and 
the introduction of new funding structures. The Committee also endorsed 
the priorities set for 2020, which include the renewal of the Group’s revolving 
credit facilities.

Insurance programme
Petrofac utilise the insurance market as a risk transfer mechanism, to cover the 
types of insurable risks normally associated with an oilfield services provider, 
operating in similar challenging territories across the world. The cover procured 
is structured under a Groupwide insurance programme, designed to avoid 
potential coverage gaps and duplication across the business, whilst also ensuring 
that Petrofac benefits from clear economies of scale. The effectiveness of the 
various global insurance policies is continually challenged against the business 
activities, to ensure that the insurance cover will respond to our ever-changing 
risks exposures. This stress-testing also provides additional certainty that our 
cover remains as wide as commonly available across the insurance market, whilst 
continuing to represent a cost-effective risk transfer solution, considering various 
factors, including the policy limits, deductible levels and policy conditions. 

During 2019, a structured and targeted marketing exercise concerning the main 
Group policies was undertaken. As reported in the 2018 Annual Report, the 
insurance market has become increasingly challenging as underwriters reduce 
their appetite for certain risks, particularly risks associated with the oil and gas 
industry, the consequences of which has resulted in a reduction in the available 
market capacity, corresponding blanket rate increases, and more restricted 
cover. This trend has continued through 2019 and into 2020. The Group insurance 
policies fall for renewal on 1st April 2020 and whilst the outcome has yet to be 
finalised, the 2020 premium is expected to represent an estimated 16% increase, 
compared with 2019.

A number of material-sized claims, registered against various Global insurance 
policies were settled during 2019 and whilst others have recently been registered 
or remain outstanding, these continue to be under investigation and where 
appropriate, interim payments are sought from insurers, particularly where 
specific claims are ongoing and costs continue to be incurred.

External auditor
Ernst & Young (EY) continued as the Company’s auditor throughout the year. 
EY was reappointed as external auditor following completion of a formal tender 
process in 2016. In accordance with applicable regulation and continuing market 
practice, the lead audit partner responsible for the Group audit was rotated at the 
end of the 2017 audit, having been in place since 2013. The new lead audit partner 
will rotate again after the 2022 audit. The Committee considers the effectiveness 
of the external auditor on an ongoing basis, considering its independence, 
expertise, performance and understanding of the Group, its resourcing 
capabilities, culture, and objectivity. Through its own observations, as well as 
the interactions with executive management throughout the year, the Committee 
remains satisfied with the independence and objectivity of the external auditor 
and the effectiveness of the audit process. In making this assessment, the 
Committee gave due consideration to the information and content of reports and 
the advice provided, the execution of the audit plan, and the robustness of EY’s 
understanding and challenge to management on key accounting matters.

During the year, the Committee met with the auditor without management 
present, discussing any significant issues, not least the conduct and quality of the 
audit, in advance of the full and half-year results. The Committee Chairman also 
maintained regular contact with the lead audit partner during the year outside of 
the formal meeting schedule, discussing formal agenda items ahead of upcoming 
meetings and reviewing any other significant matters.

Each year, EY submits its proposed audit strategy and scope to the Committee, 
thereby ensuring the audit can be aligned with expectations. This work is carried 
out with due regard to the identification and assessment of business and financial 
statement risks that could impact the audit as well as continuing developments 
within the Group. During 2019, the audit scope included the execution of existing 
major contracts and judgements thereon: IES impairment assessments and fair 
value re-measurements; accounting for asset acquisitions and disposals; tax 
exposure provisions and recoverability of deferred tax assets; accounting matters 
arising from the SFO investigation; and the implementation of IFRS 16. EY also 
reviewed the work undertaken by Group Finance in relation to the continuing 
deployment of its Control Improvement Programme, including attending a 
workshop where management presented an update to the Programme and EY 
provided feedback and generic examples of good practice. EY is not involved in 
the design or implementing of the Group’s internal controls. EY has engaged with 
the Company concerning the work carried out throughout the year, including the 
timing of procedures and the use of technology, and a three-year plan has been 
agreed with the Committee Chairman to drive continuous improvements to the 
efficiency and effectiveness of the audit. At the year-end, a report was provided 
to the Committee detailing areas of audit risk, the findings of which were reviewed 
and considered by the Committee.

Non-audit services
The Committee is conscious of the potential issues of independence arising from 
using the external auditor for non-audit services. While the Committee recognises 
that, in some instances, it may be timelier and more cost-effective for EY to 
advise on non-audit matters, given its familiarity with the Group, to safeguard the 
external auditor’s objectivity and to ensure the independence of the audit is not 
compromised, the Company has a non-audit services policy.

This policy provides clear definitions of the services that our external auditor 
may and may not undertake. To ensure compliance, the Committee reviews the 
Group’s cumulative non-audit spend each year and, should the nature or size 
of the proposed work require it, gives prior approval to the appointment of EY 
before any work is carried out. The Committee is satisfied that EY’s objectivity 
and independence was not impaired during the year by any non-audit work 
undertaken and confirms there were no breaches to the policy during 2019. 
In addition, EY has confirmed that it was compliant with FRC Ethical Standards in 
relation to the audit engagement.

The Company’s policy, a summary of which is set out below, is drafted to reflect 
the FRC Revised Ethical Standards. A copy of the full policy can be found on our 
website at www.petrofac.com. The non-audit spend for the year, as a percentage 
of the overall audit fee, was 19.1% (2018: 20.2%), with the majority of costs 
relating to audit-related assurance services, including the Group’s 2019 interim 
review and other non-audit services.

Non-audit services policy summary:
 — The external auditor is automatically prohibited from carrying out work which 
might impair its objectivity (as defined by reference to the FRC’s Revised 
Ethical Standard 2016 Part B Section 5)

 — The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will seek approval from the Committee 
before appointing the external auditor to carry out a piece of non-audit 
work where:

•  the fee is US$50,000 or above; or

•  total non-audit fees for the year are approaching 50% of the average of the 

Group fees paid in the last three consecutive financial years

 — The external auditor will only be appointed to do types of audit work permitted 
within and outside the EU as set out in the policy. The Company will not seek, 
other than in exceptional cases, to rely on the more flexible regime permitted 
outside the EU

 — The CFO may appoint the external auditor to carry out other types of permitted 

non-audit work as listed in the policy, subject to the policy provisions and 
provided the fee is below US$50,000

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCECORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS 
COMMITTEE REPORT

George Pierson
Chairman of the Compliance and Ethics Committee

Role of the Committee/Responsibilities:

 To maintain direct oversight over key compliance and ethical risks 
and monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and any 
mitigation activities

 To evaluate the compliance and ethical aspects of Company culture and 
make recommendations to the Board on steps to be taken to ensure a 
culture of integrity and honesty in the Company’s business dealings

 To ensure that ethical policies and practices are subject to an appropriate 
level of independent internal scrutiny, overseeing the development of 
the Group Compliance Charter, Code of Conduct and other compliance 
policies, procedures and standards

 To support the Company in any engagement with regulatory bodies, 
industry groups, advisors and other stakeholders, as necessary and 
where permitted by law, regarding ethical issues and compliance matters

 To oversee, review and approve, the adequacy and security of the 
Company’s whistleblowing line as a tool available to raise concerns,  
in confidence, about possible wrongdoing

 To receive reports and review findings of significant internal and external 
compliance-related investigations, audits and reviews and exercise 
oversight over any such investigation impacting the Group

Membership and attendance at meetings held in 2019

Members 

George Pierson (Chairman) 

Andrea Abt1 

Matthias Bichsel 

Meetings attended and held

1  Andrea Abt was unable to attend the meeting in November due to a prior engagement.

How the Committee spent its time during the year – 2019

• Compliance strategy 45%
• Code of Conduct review 23%
• Whistleblowing 16%
• Governance/Other 11%
• Third Party Risk Committee 5%

Terms of Reference
The Committee reviewed and updated its terms of reference during the year. 
Copies are available on our website at www.petrofac.com.

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CONSTITUTION AND PURPOSE
The Committee is constituted by the Board with the purpose of assisting the 
Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in all areas relating to compliance 
and ethics. The Committee ensures, in the provision of assurance to Petrofac’s 
stakeholders, that the Company’s policies and approach to compliance and 
ethics are adequate and effective. Together with the Board and the Executive 
Leadership, it promotes the importance of compliance and ethics with both 
employees and those who work with Petrofac.

Dear shareholder
2019 has been a year of compliance reform for Petrofac. Building on the progress 
made in 2018 to embed our existing compliance tools and processes, we have 
reviewed processes and procedures further across the Group and continued 
to make improvements. The implementation of new and more rigorous financial 
controls has progressed throughout the year, and the compliance team has been 
restructured to fit the needs of the business better. There has been a great deal of 
engagement in the process and the Committee considers that the management 
team has taken its role seriously to drive the compliance agenda forward. 

As a Committee we have welcomed the opportunity to support the Leadership 
Team during this crucial period of change for the business. The Committee 
is responsible for reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s 
compliance activities, which include the Company’s Speak Up policy. 
This oversight was maintained by engaging directly with management and 
receiving regular updates from Group Compliance. Meetings have been held 
throughout the year, with invitations extended to the Group General Counsel, 
Chief Compliance Officer and Group Head of Internal Audit as required. 
The Chairman and other Board members as well as external advisors may also 
be invited to attend all or part of any meeting when considered appropriate 
and necessary.

The Committee recognises that more could be done to embed compliance as 
a behaviour. With this in mind, during the year we conducted a review of the 
Company’s compliance function, with a view to ensuring we could identify and 
close any gaps. 

What changes have been made to the Compliance function?
In November 2018, we welcomed the appointment of a new Chief Compliance 
Officer. Following this appointment, the function has been restructured with 
the aim of embedding our compliance culture further within the organisation. 
In addition, a new Trade Compliance Manager and a Compliance Risk Manager 
have been appointed during the year.

Part of this restructuring was to ensure that the compliance team was optimising 
its resources effectively. This included training individuals to broaden their 
capabilities and increase the flexibility of the team, while investing in improved 
technology. The full responsibility for investigations reporting was transferred to 
the Compliance function during the year, with two new investigators hired to take 
on this new workflow.

How is technology and automation being used by compliance?
As a company, Petrofac has made considerable investment into digital 
transformation and automation capabilities throughout the year. This was also 
evident in compliance, with the Compliance Portal being fully integrated into 
the Company’s ERP system. All low-risk due diligence requests are now fully 
automated, which has been an integral part of releasing resources to allow for 
mitigating actions to be taken in relation to any medium- and high-risk contractors 
and third parties.

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As part of the Company’s investigations protocol, Group investigations consider 
all alleged breaches of the Company’s Code of Conduct to determine severity and 
to decide on the most appropriate course of action. The most severe cases are 
then transferred to the Group triage committee to ensure they receive the focus 
required. The Committee reviews the status of all investigations conducted as a 
result of any alleged breaches, as well as any consequence management, and 
liaises, as required, with the Audit Committee, in the event that any alleged breach 
is of a financial nature.

What was the outcome of the Compliance review?
A review of our compliance practices was conducted during 2019. The outcome 
of this review recognised much of the work that had been undertaken to date, 
while identifying where enhancements could be made, with a view to become  
the best amongst our peers. Overall it was a positive process that has highlighted 
the work to be carried out during 2020.

How do you review third parties? 
As required by the Committee’s terms of reference, minutes of the meetings held 
by the Third Party Risk Committee (TPRC) were reviewed during the year. No new 
third parties that were within the TPRC’s remit were engaged by the Company 
in 2019.

What will be the Committee’s focus for the year ahead?
Looking forward to 2020, we will continue to align the compliance agenda with 
our purpose and values, and endeavour to embed the expected behaviours 
throughout the organisation. We envisage a culture of trust and openness where 
ethical behaviour prevails, and one in which our employees have confidence in 
calling out unacceptable behaviour. This will be underpinned by having clear 
and consistent procedures in place across the Group, which are adequately 
supported by effective training and communication programmes. We also 
envisage the continued digital transformation of the Compliance function 
to further enhance the efficiency and efficacy of compliance resources. 
More information on our purpose, vision and values can be found on pages  
2 and 7.

George Pierson
Chairman of the Compliance and Ethics Committee
25 February 2020

The Investigations Team also began to deploy new digital tools to assist with 
the collation and sorting of information. This means that the time from initial 
notification to resolution has drastically reduced, which is a critical element 
of creating trust in the process and demonstrating that all whistleblowing 
notifications are taken seriously. Furthermore, the technology had released time 
for the team to focus on new tasks proactively, allowing for a critical review of the 
investigations process itself. In doing so, the process can evolve to incorporate 
effective root cause analysis to recognise trends better and identify areas for 
improvement whilst allowing us to tailor our training and communications.

What changes have been made to the Code of Conduct?
The Code of Conduct was updated during the second half of 2019 and formally 
launched in January 2020. This was accompanied by a clear consequence 
management matrix and an online training module that every employee must 
complete. Technology is being utilised to ensure that all employees and sub-
contractors irrespective of location can complete the e-learning, with our Chief 
Compliance Officer visiting our remote offices to deliver the training in person.

The revised Code of Conduct has been accompanied by the introduction of 
distinct formal policies, including Trade Compliance and Conflicts of Interest. 
It was felt that, while the activities within the scope of both policies were already 
part of existing processes, the Code of Conduct would be better supported by 
formal distinct documented policies that outlined the expectation of the business. 
Further information concerning the Code of Conduct can be found on page 67.

The Company’s strategic objective to be ‘best-in-class’ is not limited to our 
delivery on projects. It includes our aspiration to be the gold standard of ethical 
behaviour and conduct in our industry. This extends to the entire value chain 
of our business and accordingly, we continue to work closely with our clients 
to ensure effective communication of our Code of Conduct to support the 
appropriate standards. Furthermore, we assess all new subcontractors to ensure 
that they meet our requirements for compliance and ethical behaviour and we 
have been supporting our current subcontractors in making improvements. 

How do you manage whistleblowing reports?
As detailed further on page 67, we operate a multi-platform, ‘Speak Up’ 
programme that is multi-lingual and administered by an independent third party.

During the year, a total of 61 Speak Up reports were received, and these were 
submitted to the Committee, categorised by country, by severity and by status. 
All high-severity cases, of which there were 16 in the year, were considered in 
detail, with full granularity of the cases shared with the Committee. These high-
severity cases were fully investigated by the investigations team, with terms of 
reference established for each investigation and progress reports provided to the 
Committee throughout the year. It was recognised that many of the calls received 
by the Speak Up programme continued to be submitted anonymously. While the 
reporting helpline would remain confidential for employees and third parties, 
it was acknowledged that the investigation process can be hindered if those 
making reports cannot be identified in order that further information and details 
can be obtained. With this in mind, the investigations team used the anonymous 
platform to reach out to and reassure complainants. This resulted in greater direct 
engagement in the process, often culminating in a more positive outcome. It was 
recognised that anonymity remained a very important element of the process, 
such that the investigations team will review the communications in 2020, to 
inform employees of what information is useful to be provided in the initial report, 
should they wish to remain anonymous. 

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCECORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
DIRECTORS’ 
REMUNERATION REPORT

Matthias Bichsel
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee

Role of the Committee/Responsibilities:

 On behalf of the Board, determine, implement and review annually the 
framework and policy for the remuneration of the Company Chairman, the 
Executive Directors and other members of executive management. Review  
the ongoing appropriateness and relevance of the remuneration policy

 Ensure that the objectives of the remuneration policies and practices are 
transparent and support the Company’s strategy and promote long-term 
sustainable success, while addressing the six principles set out in the UK 
Code of clarity, simplicity, risk, predictability, proportionality and alignment 
to culture

 Review and oversee wider workforce remuneration and related policies 
and ensure that incentive schemes and rewards drive behaviours that are 
consistent with our purpose, values, and strategy, and take these into 
account when setting the policy for Executive Director remuneration

 Approve the design of, and determine targets for, any performance-
related pay schemes and review the total annual payments made under 
such schemes

 Ensure that outcomes are only earned for achieving stretching, but fair, 
performance targets and that remuneration schemes and policies enable 
the use of Committee discretion and independent judgement to override 
formulaic outcomes, taking into account Company and individual performance 

 Maintain contact, and promote effective engagement, with principal 
stakeholders, as required, on matters relating to executive remuneration 

Membership and attendance at meetings held in 2019

Members 

Matthias Bichsel (Chairman) 

Andrea Abt1 

Sara Akbar

Francesca Di Carlo 2

Meetings attended and held

1  Andrea Abt was unable to attend the meeting in November due to a prior engagement.
2  Francesca Di Carlo joined the Company in May 2020

How the Committee spent its time during the year – 2019

• 2019 remuneration arrangements, including 
  grant of awards 48%
• Review of share plans and performance 
  conditions 22%
• Governance matters, investor consultation
  and review of external environment 19%
• Review of proposed 2020 Remuneration
  policy and implementation arrangements 11%

Terms of reference
The Committee reviewed and updated its terms of reference during the year. 
Copies are available on our website at www.petrofac.com.

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Dear shareholder
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present the Directors’ Remuneration 
Report (DRR) for the year ended 31 December 2019. This year we will be asking 
shareholders to vote on two remuneration resolutions at our 2020 AGM:

 — Our Remuneration Policy (Policy), which outlines the remuneration framework 
that will apply to our Executive Directors, Non-executive Directors and the 
Chairman of the Board following approval

 — Our Annual Report on Remuneration, which summarises remuneration 

outcomes for 2019 and explains how we intend to apply the Policy in 2020

As a Jersey-incorporated company, Petrofac is not subject to the remuneration 
reporting regulations that apply to UK-incorporated companies. Nevertheless, 
the Committee recognises the importance of effective corporate governance and 
is firmly committed to UK best practice. We will therefore continue to operate 
in line with the UK remuneration reporting regulations and, accordingly, will be 
submitting the resolutions above for separate advisory shareholder votes.

What changes have been made to the Remuneration Policy?
During the course of 2019, the Committee has performed a detailed review of 
our Policy ahead of its renewal in 2020. As part of this we have consulted with 
shareholders and their representative bodies in order to listen to and reflect on 
their views on remuneration at Petrofac. I would like to thank shareholders for 
their input during this process, which was fed back to and discussed in full by the 
Committee, and which helped shape the Policy review.

Through our reflections and discussions, we recognised that the Policy, on the 
whole, remained largely fit for purpose and appropriate for supporting and driving 
progress towards achieving Petrofac’s strategic goals. While long-term incentive 
payouts have been poor in recent years, it is acknowledged that this reflects 
performance outcomes and does not necessarily signal that the incentivisation 
framework itself is broken. The Committee firmly believes that there should be 
short- and long-term elements of pay, and that each should be earned only 
for achieving stretching, but fair, performance targets. It is felt that the current 
framework is well-aligned with these principles and that other pay arrangements 
would not necessarily provide this for Petrofac.

It is considered that the framework of our annual bonus and Performance Share 
Plan (PSP) is simple, easily understood and transparent for participants and 
shareholders, and aligned with key corporate goals. However, we are also taking 
the opportunity to introduce formal deferral of annual bonus payments for new 
Executive Director appointments, such that they will be required to defer into 
shares half of any payment for three years.

From a governance perspective, we were already well-positioned against almost 
all of the provisions of the revised UK Corporate Governance Code (UK Code) 
during 2019. Nevertheless, we are updating the Policy in order to formalise these 
governance practices that have been implemented in previous years to ensure 
full compliance with the UK Code. This includes the post-cessation shareholding 
guidelines, the Committee’s ability to apply unfettered discretion to adjust 
incentive outcomes, and our previous decision to align cash allowance in lieu of 
pension arrangements for new appointments with those available to our wider 
workforce. Finally, we have removed the previous headroom available under our 
recruitment policy, as it was considered that the level of incentive opportunity 
available under the ongoing Policy will be sufficient.

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What was the Group performance in 2019?
2019 was a mixed year for the Group. Whilst the Group delivered good results in 
line with guidance, events in early February 2019 relating to the SFO investigation 
had a significant commercial impact, resulting in the loss of an estimated 
US$3billion in new orders. Delays in tendering processes in a number of countries 
compounded this and, despite significant E&C projects wins in Algeria and in 
Oman, and more than US$1 billion of new awards and extensions in our EPS 
division, the Group fell short of its order intake target. 

While overall revenue decreased, reported net profit increased and the Group 
ended the year with a net cash position and a strong balance sheet. This was 
supported by the continued focus on divesting non-core assets, which resulted 
in the agreement during the year to sell the remaining 51% of our Mexican 
operations. Consequently, the Group’s intention to remain a cost-efficient, capital-
light business remains on track. Elsewhere, solid progress was made during 
the year on the Group’s strategic objectives. Operationally, projects made good 
progress, and the Group had an excellent safety record. 

Our strategic focus on positioning Petrofac for growth in adjacent markets and 
complementary geographies continued throughout 2019 as new awards in the 
North Sea extended the Group’s offshore wind credentials and the completion  
of the bolt-on acquisition of W&W Energy Services will provide the Company with 
a low-risk, entry-level position in the Permian basin in the US.

What changes will be made in 2020?
The Committee considers that the overall remuneration framework at 
Petrofac remains fit for purpose, and therefore we are not proposing to make 
any significant changes beyond those defined in the updated Directors’ 
Remuneration Policy.

For 2020, we will adjust the combination of measures used in our annual bonus 
plan to provide greater focus on defined financial and non-financial measures. 
Accordingly, the new Policy will specify that in addition to our 60% weighting 
on key financial metrics, 15% of the total plan pay-out will be based on the 
achievement of defined health, safety, environmental (HSE) and compliance 
targets, as well as more social elements such as CSR and employee-related 
items. We feel this change in management compensation metrics reflects our 
intention to increase focus on ESG-related matters. The remaining 25% will 
ordinarily comprise annually defined personal strategic objectives.

In 2020, Mr Asfari will receive a salary increase of 3%, which is in line with the 
wider UK workforce. The Committee determined that Mr Cochran’s salary should 
be increased by 5%. This reflects his continued strong performance in the role 
since his appointment in October 2016 and recognises that his salary remains 
below that received by the previous incumbent, albeit with increased leadership 
responsibilities across a broader internal portfolio than his predecessor and 
which is critical to the Company’s future direction and success.

What were the remuneration outcomes for 2019?
The annual bonus for Executive Directors is based on the achievement of Group 
financial targets (60%) and individual performance metrics (40%), the latter of 
which is focused on HSSEIA and compliance, strategic, operational, and other 
measures to ensure that focus is kept on meeting key business objectives. 
Reflecting the challenges of 2019 and Petrofac’s share price performance during 
the year, the Group Chief Executive asked not to be considered for a bonus award 
in respect of 2019. The Committee agreed to this request.

Conclusion
During 2019 we have sought as a Committee to make decisions which effectively 
drive and support Petrofac’s progress, while ensuring that remuneration 
outcomes are aligned with the overall experience of our shareholders.

I hope that you find the report clear and informative, and that the Committee has 
your support for our Remuneration Policy and Annual Report on Remuneration  
at the forthcoming AGM.

Matthias Bichsel
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
25 February 2020

In relation to the Chief Financial Officer, when coupled with consideration of his 
performance against the targets of his individual performance scorecard, the 
formulaic bonus outturn was 52.7% of maximum. This represented a 30.5% 
reduction in actual bonus received compared to the prior year. The Committee 
assessed whether this outcome could be justified based on the overall 
performance of Petrofac, taking into account progress against our broader 
strategic goals and the quality of underlying earnings. After considerable 
discussion, the Committee was satisfied that an adjustment was not justified. 
Further details of the bonus plan are provided on pages 101 to 102. 

In addition to the standard malus and clawback provisions included in the rules of 
the bonus plan, any bonus in respect of financial year 2019 awarded to the Chief 
Financial Officer and to members of the Company’s Executive Committee will also 
be subject to an indefinite clawback in the event of any of the individuals being 
found guilty of a criminal offence as a result of the ongoing SFO investigation.

Performance over the 2017-19 period has resulted in the 2017 PSP award vesting 
at 15.2% of maximum. While the relative TSR element lapsed in full, some of the 
strategic objectives were fully or partly met (see page 102). Again, the Committee 
considered whether this outcome was appropriate in the context of Petrofac’s 
overall performance during the year and was satisfied that no adjustments 
were required.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCECORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
DIRECTORS’ 
REMUNERATION REPORT
CONTINUED

At a glance

Single total figure of remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2019 
(US$000)

Single total figure of remuneration

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

Total US$000

2019

1,233

1,388

2018

2,250

1,526

Increase/
(decrease) 

(45.2)%

(9.0)%

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

975

0

258

1,233

645

584

159

1,388

2019 performance-related outcomes
Vesting as a % of maximum

Fixed pay (including benefits and cash allowance)

Annual bonus

PSP

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

2019  
annual  
bonus

0

52.7%

2017  
PSP vesting  

in 2020

15.2%

15.2%

2020 application
The table below sets out a summary of how our new Remuneration Policy will apply during 2020:

Remuneration element

Application of the remuneration policy

Salary

Annual bonus

Performance  
Share Plan

Base salary levels will continue to be established and reviewed based on the size and scope of the individual’s responsibilities, skills, 
experience and performance; typical salary levels for comparable roles within appropriate pay comparator; and pay and conditions 
elsewhere in the Group.
 — Ayman Asfari £710,700
 — Alastair Cochran £454,200

The maximum annual bonus opportunity for Executive Directors will remain at 200% of base salary for 2020.
The performance measures for 2020 will remain at 60% for financial measures (20% Group Net Income, 20% Group order intake & 20% 
Group free cash flow). We will introduce a new metric around HSE, compliance, CSR and employee-related items. This will represent 15%. 
The remaining 25% will be determined by the achievement of key annually defined personal strategic milestones.
Where Executive Directors have not reached their shareholding guideline, they will be required to invest 33% of the post-tax bonus into 
Petrofac shares.
For newly appointed Executive Directors, the bonus will be paid half in cash and half in deferred shares under the Deferred Bonus Share 
Plan, which will vest in equal tranches over one, two and three years from the date of award.

The maximum level of awards for Executive Directors will remain at 200% of base salary for 2020.
The performance measures and weightings for 2020 will remain as:
 — TSR relative to a comparator group of peers (70%)
 — Strategic measures (30%)
Any vested post-tax shares will be subject to an additional two-year holding period.

Benefits

There will be no change to the benefits framework in 2020.

Cash allowance in  
lieu of pension and 
other benefits

Cash allowances for 2020 will remain unchanged from 2019.
Newly appointed UK-resident Executive Directors will receive a cash allowance in lieu of pension at a value aligned to the employer’s 
pension contribution for our wider UK workforce. For non-UK resident Executive Directors, the cash allowance will align with the wider 
population in their home location. 

Shareholding 
guidelines

Post-cessation 
shareholding 
guidelines

Employment shareholding guidelines remain as: 
 — Group Chief Executive 300% of base salary
 — Other Executive Directors 200% of base salary

Post-cessation shareholding guidelines for current Executive Directors are: 
 — 100% of the guideline for the first year following departure
 — 50% of the guideline for the second year following departure
For newly appointed Executive Directors, the guidelines will be:
 — 100% of the guideline for the first and second year following departure

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Policy report
Looking forward
The following section sets out our Directors’ Remuneration Policy (the ‘Policy’). This Policy will be submitted as an advisory vote to shareholders at the 2020 AGM and 
will apply to payments made on or after 15 May 2020. 

As a Jersey-incorporated company, Petrofac does not have the benefit of the statutory protections afforded by the UK Companies Act 2006 in relation to the 
remuneration reporting regime. Accordingly, if there is any inconsistency between the Company’s Policy (as approved by shareholders) and any contractual entitlement 
or other right of a Director, the Company may be obliged to honour that contractual entitlement or right. Formal legal advice affirms that it would be impractical for us to 
submit our new Policy for a binding shareholder vote in the manner of a UK-incorporated company. Hence our decision to again submit the Policy as an advisory vote 
at the 2020 AGM. In designing the new Policy, the Committee followed a robust process, which included discussions on the content of the Policy with the consideration 
and input from management and our independent advisors. The Committee also sought the views of the Company’s major shareholders.

Changes to the Policy
The key changes between this Policy and the previous policy approved at the 2017 AGM are as follows:

 — Cash allowance in lieu of pension – Newly appointed UK-resident Executive Directors will receive a cash allowance in lieu of pension at a value aligned to the 
employer’s pension contribution for our wider UK workforce. For non-UK resident Executive Directors, the cash allowance will align with the wider population in  
their home location.

 — Annual bonus deferral – Previously, where Executive Directors had not achieved their shareholding guideline, they were required to invest one-third of their  

post-tax bonus into Petrofac shares until the guideline was reached. The new Policy formalises deferral for all newly appointed Executive Directors, requiring them  
to defer half of their net annual bonus into the Deferred Bonus Share Plan, which will align new Executive Directors with prevailing annual bonus deferral 
arrangements that apply to the broader senior leadership of the Company.

 — Annual bonus measures – We are adjusting the combination of measures in our annual bonus plan to provide greater focus on defined financial and non-financial 
metrics. Accordingly, the new Policy specifies that in addition to our normal intention to base at least 60% of the annual bonus on key financial metrics, at least 
15% will be based on HSE and compliance metrics, as well as more social elements such as CSR and employee-related items. The remaining 25% will ordinarily 
comprise annually defined measures aligned to meet, or exceed, Group strategic objectives.

 — Post-cessation shareholding guidelines – We led the market in introducing post-cessation shareholding guidelines in 2019 following the release of the updated 
UK Corporate Governance Code. As a result, Executive Directors will normally be required to maintain their within-employment shareholding guideline (or their 
actual holding if lower) for a period following cessation. At the current time, the Committee expects Executive Directors to maintain 100% of the guideline for the  
first year following departure, and 50% of the guideline for the second year. For newly appointed Executive Directors, the holding will be 100% for both years.
 — Discretion – The Committee retains full discretion to adjust formulaic outcomes under the annual bonus and PSP up or down where (i) they do not reflect the 

underlying financial or non-financial performance of the participant or the Group over the relevant period, (ii) are not appropriate in the context of circumstances  
that were unexpected or unforeseen at the award date, and/or (iii) there exists any other reason why an adjustment is appropriate.

 — Recruitment policy – We have removed the additional headroom within the recruitment policy, which previously provided the ability to offer a variable incentive 

opportunity of up to 600% of salary in the year of joining. The new policy provides that individuals will be eligible for a variable incentive opportunity of up to 500%  
of salary, in line with our regular limits, i.e. a maximum annual bonus opportunity of 200% of salary and a maximum PSP opportunity of 300% of salary 
(in exceptional circumstances). This excludes any buy-out awards in the usual manner.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGOVERNANCECORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
DIRECTORS’ 
REMUNERATION REPORT
CONTINUED

Executive Directors – Fixed remuneration

Element/Purpose  
and link to strategy

Salary
Core element of 
remuneration, paid for 
doing the expected  
day-to-day job

Operation

Maximum opportunity

The Committee takes into account a number of factors 
when setting salaries, including (but not limited to):
 — size and scope of the individual’s responsibilities
 — the individual’s skills, experience and performance
 — typical salary levels for comparable roles within 

appropriate pay comparators

 — pay and conditions elsewhere in the Group
Basic salaries are normally reviewed at the beginning  
of each year, with any change usually being effective 
from 1 January

Cash allowance in lieu 
of pension and certain 
other benefits
Provide employees with 
an allowance for benefits 
and retirement planning

Current UK-resident Executive Directors receive a cash 
allowance in lieu of certain benefits including, but not 
limited to, car allowances and pension contributions.
Newly appointed Executive Directors may receive a 
cash allowance in lieu of pension contributions and 
will normally receive an additional cash allowance in 
respect of car allowance and other benefits.

UK-based Executive Directors receive benefits that may 
include (but are not limited to) private health insurance 
for the Executive Director and their family and other 
appropriate life and income protection insurance 
arrangements.
Non UK-based Executive Directors receive similar 
benefits to UK-resident Executive Directors. In addition 
they may receive other benefits aligned with local 
market practice in the applicable location, which may 
include (but are not limited to) children’s education, 
return flights to their permanent home, tax equalisation, 
and appropriate insurance arrangements.
Where Executive Directors are required to relocate,  
the Committee may offer additional expatriate benefits, 
if considered appropriate.
Expenses incurred in the performance of duties for  
the Company may be reimbursed or paid for directly  
by the Company, as appropriate, including any tax due 
on such payments.
Executive Directors are eligible to participate in any 
all-employee share plans operated by the Company on 
the same basis as other eligible employees. Petrofac 
currently operates a Share Incentive Plan in the UK1.

The Company operates defined contribution pension 
arrangements across the Group.
In line with legal requirements, the Company offers 
participation in the UK pension plan to its UK-based 
Executive Directors.
Both current UK-based Executive Directors have 
chosen to opt out of these arrangements and, as such, 
continue to receive a cash allowance in lieu of pension 
provision (see section above).

Benefits
Provide employees with 
market-competitive 
benefits

Pension
Provide appropriate 
retirement benefits (were 
Executive Directors to 
participate)

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Performance measures

None

None

None

Whilst there is no maximum salary level, any increases 
will normally be broadly in line with the wider employee 
population within the relevant geographic area.
Higher increases may be made under certain 
circumstances, at the Committee’s discretion. For 
example, this may include:
 — increase in the scope and/or responsibility of the 

individual’s role

 — development of the individual within the role
In addition, where an Executive Director has been 
appointed to the Board at a lower than typical salary, 
larger increases may be awarded to move them closer 
to market standard as their experience develops.

While there is no maximum level of cash allowance,  
any increase will normally be broadly in line with 
the wider employee population within the relevant 
geographical area.
The levels of cash allowance provided are kept  
under regular review by the Committee for both  
UK-resident and non UK-resident Executive Directors.  
The allowance level has remained unchanged for 
seven years. 
In determining whether the level of cash allowance 
remains appropriate, the Committee will typically have 
regard to the rate of increase in the cost of living in the 
local market and other appropriate indicators.
The cash allowance in lieu of pension for newly 
appointed Executive Directors would be at a value 
aligned with the employer’s pension contribution for  
the wider workforce in their home jurisdiction.

While no maximum level of benefits is prescribed, they 
are set at an appropriate market competitive level, 
taking into account a number of factors, which may 
include:
 — the jurisdiction in which the individual is based
 — the level of benefits provided for other employees 

within the Group

 — market practice for comparable roles within 

appropriate pay comparators

The Committee keeps the benefit policy and benefit 
levels under regular review.
Where Executive Directors participate in all-employee 
share plans, their maximum opportunity will be as 
prescribed in the plan at that time. 

None

While both current UK-based Executive Directors have 
opted to receive a cash allowance in lieu of pension 
provision, this position is kept under review.
If the current Executive Directors were to join the 
Group pension arrangements, the level of Company 
contribution would be aligned with that of the wider  
UK workforce.
Any newly appointed Executive Director joining the 
Group pension arrangements would receive a Company 
contribution rate in line with that for the wider employee 
population within their local market.

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Element/Purpose  
and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance measures

Maximum bonus 
opportunity of 200% 
of basic salary.

The maximum award 
that can be granted in 
respect of a financial 
year of the Company 
under the PSP is 
200% of basic salary 
(or in circumstances 
which the Committee 
deems to be 
exceptional, awards 
up to 300% of base 
salary can be granted).

Annual bonus
Incentivise delivery of 
the business plan on an 
annual basis
Reward performance 
against key performance 
indicators which are 
critical to the delivery of 
our business strategy

Performance  
Share Plan1
Incentivise Executive 
Directors’ performance 
over the longer term
Reward the delivery 
of targets linked to the 
long-term strategy of the 
business, and the creation 
of shareholder value over 
the longer term

Awards are based on performance in the relevant 
financial year.
Performance measures are set annually and pay-out 
levels are determined by the Committee based on 
performance against those targets.
Delivery in cash for current Executive Directors.
Where current Executive Directors have not reached 
their shareholding guideline (see below), they will be 
required to invest 33% of their post-tax annual bonus 
into market purchased Petrofac shares until the guideline 
is reached.
For newly appointed Executive Directors bonus will be 
delivered through the Deferred Bonus Share Plan with 
an equal split between cash and deferred shares, which 
will vest in equal tranches over one, two and three years 
from award.
The Committee has full discretion to adjust bonus 
outcomes under the annual bonus plan up or  
down where:
 — they do not reflect the underlying financial or non-

financial performance of the participant or the Group 
over the relevant period

 — they are not appropriate in the context of 

circumstances that were unexpected or unforeseen 
at the award date, and/or

 — there exists any other reason why an adjustment 

is appropriate

Malus and clawback provisions apply (see notes to  
the table).

Awards are normally made in the form of conditional 
share awards, but may be awarded in other forms if 
appropriate, including as nil cost options.
Awards may also be satisfied in cash, but only in  
those jurisdictions where there are restrictions on 
providing shares.
Vesting of awards is dependent on achievement of 
stretching performance targets measured over a period 
of at least three years.
The Committee has full discretion to adjust outcomes 
under the PSP up or down where:
 — they do not reflect the underlying financial or non-

financial performance of the participant or the Group 
over the relevant period

 — they are not appropriate in the context of 

circumstances that were unexpected or unforeseen 
at the award date, and/or

 — there exists any other reason why an adjustment 

is appropriate

Additional shares are accrued in lieu of dividends and 
paid on any shares which vest.
Any vested post-tax shares will be subject to an 
additional two-year holding period.
Malus and clawback provisions apply (see notes  
to the table).
The Committee may adjust or amend the terms of the 
awards in accordance with the PSP rules.

Targets are set by the Committee each year, taking into 
account a number of internal and external reference 
points, including the Company’s key strategic objectives 
for the year and reaching milestones on the Group’s 
strategic journey.
The Committee ensures that targets are appropriately 
stretching in the context of the business plan and that 
there is an appropriate balance between incentivising 
Executive Directors to meet financial targets for the year 
and to deliver specific non-financial, strategic, operational 
and personal goals. This balance allows the Committee to 
effectively reward performance against the key elements 
of our strategy.
Measures used typically include (but are not limited to):
 — financial measures
 — HSE, compliance, CSR and employee-

related measures 

 — Strategic objectives and reaching milestones 

towards longer term strategic Group, function and 
business goals

The weighting of the above measures will be determined 
by the Committee each year to reflect the strategic 
objectives for the relevant year. However, normally, 
at least 60% of the bonus will be based on financial 
measures, and at least 15% on the HSE, compliance, 
CSR and employee-related measures.
Typically, 30% of the maximum opportunity is paid 
for ‘threshold’ performance, i.e. the minimum level of 
performance which results in a payment.

Awards vest based on performance against stretching 
performance targets.
The ultimate goal of the Company’s strategy is to provide 
long-term sustainable returns to shareholders. The 
Committee strives to do this by aligning the performance 
measures under the PSP with the long-term strategy of 
the Company and considers that strong performance 
under the chosen measures should result in sustainable 
value creation.
Measures which may be used include (but are not  
limited to):
 — shareholder return measures – a measure of the 

ultimate delivery of shareholder returns. This promotes 
alignment between Executive Director reward and the 
shareholder experience

 — strategic measures – aligned with the Company’s long-

term strategy

 — financial measures – to reflect the financial 

performance of our business and a direct and focused 
measure of Company success

The weighting of each measure will be determined by the 
Committee each year to reflect the strategic objectives 
over the relevant performance period.
For ‘threshold’ levels of performance, 25% of the award 
vests, increasing to 100% of the award for maximum 
performance.
The Committee may amend the performance conditions 
applicable to an award if events occur which cause the 
Committee to consider that it fails to fulfil its original 
purpose and would not be materially less difficult  
to secure.

Shareholding guidelines
Align Executive Directors 
with shareholders

The CEO is expected to build up a shareholding of 300% 
of base salary, with other Executive Directors expected 
to build up a shareholding of 200% of base salary.
Until the relevant shareholding guidelines have been 
met, Executive Directors are required to hold any vested 
post-tax PSP/DBSP shares.

None

None

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and link to strategy

Operation

Post-cessation 
shareholding guidelines
Provide continued 
alignment with 
shareholders post-
departure from the 
Company

Executive Directors will normally be required to 
maintain their within-employment shareholding 
guideline (or their actual holding if lower) for a period 
following cessation.
At the current time, Executive Directors are required 
to maintain 100% of the guideline for the first year 
following departure, and 50% of the guideline for the 
second year.
Newly appointed Executive Directors will be required to 
maintain 100% of the guideline for two years  
post-cessation.

Maximum opportunity

Performance measures

None

None

1  The Committee may, in the event of any variation of the Company’s share capital, demerger, delisting, or other event which may affect the value of awards, adjust or amend the terms of awards in accordance with the 

rules of the relevant share plan.

Notes to the policy table
Malus and clawback provisions
In specific circumstances, the Committee may:

 — Require repayment of amounts received under the annual bonus at any time up to the second anniversary of the payment date, and/or

 — Reduce or cancel unvested PSP awards or require repayment of amounts already paid out at any time up to the second anniversary of the vesting date

Circumstances in which malus and/or clawback may be considered include:

 — Material misstatement of financial results

 — Material failure of risk management

 — Material breach of any relevant health and safety or environment regulations

 — Serious reputational damage to the Company (or any Group member) 

 — Corporate failure of any Group member

 — Code of Conduct breach

Legacy matters
The Committee can make remuneration payments and payments for loss of office outside of the Policy set out above where the terms of the payment were agreed 
(i) before the Policy set out in this report came into effect, provided the terms of the payment were consistent with any applicable policy in force at the time they 
were agreed; or (ii) at a time when the relevant individual was not a Director of the Company (or other person to whom the Policy set out above applies) and that, in 
the opinion of the Committee, the payment was not in consideration for the individual becoming a Director of the Company (or such other person). This includes the 
exercise of any discretion available to the Committee in connection with such payments. For these purposes, payments include the Committee satisfying awards of 
variable remuneration and, in relation to an award over shares, the terms of the payment are agreed at the time that the award is granted.

The Policy set out above applies equally to any individual who would be required to be treated as a director under the applicable regulations. The Committee can make 
remuneration payments and payments for loss of office outside of the Policy set out above if such payments are required by law in a relevant country.

Remuneration arrangements throughout the Group
The remuneration policy for our Executive Directors is designed in line with the remuneration philosophy and principles that underpin remuneration for the wider Group.

The objective of the remuneration policy is to provide a compensation package that reflects the size, complexity and scope of the Company’s business, promotes 
long-term success and supports our strategic imperatives. It does this through a balance of fixed and variable pay, with the intent of creating a competitive total 
remuneration package that attracts and retains executives while creating an appropriate alignment between incentivising executive performance and the interests 
of shareholders.

To this end, base salaries are generally referenced against the median of a relevant benchmarking group. Variable elements, both short- and long-term, are structured 
so that individuals can achieve upper-quartile total remuneration, subject to achievement of challenging performance targets that are transparent, stretching and 
rigorously applied.

All our reward arrangements are built around the common objectives and principles outlined below:

 — Performance driven – the Company intentionally places significant focus on variable remuneration, ensuring that a meaningful proportion of remuneration is based 
on performance. Performance targets are typically aligned with those of the Executive Directors. As a result, individuals are incentivised towards consistent financial 
and non-financial business goals and objectives, in addition to appropriate individual goals.

 — Employees as shareholders – a substantial number of employees participate in our various share incentive plans. As a result of this participation, as well as those 
shares owned and purchased by employees prior to and since IPO, Petrofac is proud of the significant levels of employee share ownership within the Company. 
We consider that this is one of the key drivers of performance throughout the business.

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Element/Purpose  
and link to strategy

Non-executive Director fees
Core element of  
remuneration, paid for  
fulfilling the relevant role

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance measures

Fees are set at a level which is considered 
appropriate to attract and retain the calibre 
of individual required by the Company.

None

Non-executive Directors receive a basic annual fee and receive 
additional fees in respect of other Board duties such as 
chairmanship of Board Committees and acting as the Senior 
Independent Director. 
The Board as a whole is responsible for determining Non-
executive Directors fees. These fees are the sole element of 
Non-executive Directors remuneration. Non-executive Directors 
are not eligible for annual bonus, share incentives, pensions or 
other benefits.
The Non-executive Chairman receives an all-inclusive fee for the 
role, which is set by the Remuneration Committee.
Fees are typically reviewed annually. However, after a formal 
review, resulting in an increase in 2018, it was agreed that there 
would be no further increase for three years.
Expenses incurred in the performance of duties for the Company 
may be reimbursed or paid for directly by the Company, as 
appropriate, including any tax due on the payments.

Recruitment policy
In determining remuneration arrangements for new Executive Directors, the overall structure of the package would normally be aligned with that set out in the 
policy table above:

 — Salary positioning would reflect the skills and experience of the individual, and may be set at a level to allow future progression to reflect performance in the role

 — The Committee may provide additional benefits to expatriate appointments, as and where appropriate

 — Maximum variable pay (excluding buy-outs) will be in line with the usual aggregate maximum set out in the policy table of 500% of salary

 — Subject to the 500% limit, the Committee retains the discretion in the first year following appointment to flex the balance between annual and long-term incentive 

and the measures used to assess performance for these elements

The Committee may award compensation for the forfeiture of remuneration arrangements from a previous employer. In doing so, the Committee would aim  
to structure any replacement awards in a like-for-like manner to the extent possible, taking into account relevant factors, including:

 — The form of the forfeited awards (e.g. cash or shares)

 — Any performance conditions attached to them and the likelihood of these conditions being satisfied

 — The proportion of the vesting and/or performance period remaining

The Committee will continue to have regard to the best interests of both Petrofac and its shareholders and is conscious of the need to pay no more than is necessary, 
particularly when determining buy-out arrangements.

In making buy-out awards to new appointments, the Committee may grant awards under the relevant provision in the FCA Listing Rules, which allows for the granting 
of awards specifically to facilitate, in unusual circumstances, the recruitment of an Executive Director, without seeking prior shareholder approval. In doing so, it will 
comply with the provisions in force at the date of this report.

The overall approach outlined above would also apply to internal appointments, with the proviso that any commitments entered into before promotion that are 
inconsistent with the Policy will continue to be honoured.

In the event of the appointment of a new Non-executive Director, remuneration arrangements will normally be in line with those detailed in the relevant table above.

Executive Director service contracts
The key employment terms and other conditions of the current Executive Directors, as stipulated in their service contracts, are set out below:

Provision 

Notice period

Termination payment

Policy

12 months’ notice by either the Company or the Executive Director (no fixed expiry date).

The Company may terminate employment by making a payment in lieu of notice equivalent to the value of base salary and benefits  
in respect of the notice period.
The Company would normally expect Executive Directors to mitigate any loss upon their departure.

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Non-executive Director letters of appointment
The Non-executive Directors, including the Chairman of the Company, have letters of appointment which set out their duties and responsibilities. They do not have 
service contracts.

The key terms of the appointments are set out in the table below:

Provision 

Period

Termination

Policy

Three months’ notice by either the Company or the Non-executive Director.

Non-executive Directors and the Chairman are not entitled to compensation on leaving the Board.
If a Non-executive Director or the Chairman is requested to resign, they are entitled to prior notice or fees in lieu of three months’ notice.

In line with the UK Code, all Directors will seek annual re-appointment by shareholders at the AGM.

Service contracts and letters of appointment for all Directors are available for inspection by any person at our registered office in Jersey and at our corporate services 
office in London. They will also be available for inspection during the 30 minutes prior to the start of our AGM to be held in London on 15 May 2020.

Policy on payment for loss of office
The Committee takes a number of factors into account when determining leaving arrangements for an Executive Director:

 — The Committee must satisfy any contractual obligations agreed with the Executive Director. As a non-UK incorporated company, without the benefit of the statutory 
protections afforded by the UK Companies Act, the Company would be obliged to honour any contractual entitlement or other right of an Executive Director, even if 
it were inconsistent with the Policy

 — Individuals may be eligible to receive an annual bonus on a time prorated basis, subject to business and individual performance in the same manner as for 

continuing Executive Directors, and paid at the usual time

 — Other payments such as legal fees and outplacement fees may be paid if it is considered appropriate

The treatment of outstanding share awards is governed by the relevant share plan rules. The following table provides a summary of the leaver provisions of each of our 
existing share plans.

Plan

Performance Share Plan

Summary of plan 

Long-term incentive plan for 
Executive Directors and senior 
management

Restricted Share Plan

Below Board only1

Deferred Bonus Share Plan

Share Incentive Plan

Deferred bonus plan for senior 
management

HMRC-approved, tax efficient plan 
available for participation to all 
UK-based employees

Good leaver categories

Death

Injury, ill-health or 
disability

Transfer of employing 
company or business 
outside Group

Retirement by 
agreement with 
employer

Redundancy

Any other scenario in 
which the Committee 
determines good leaver 
treatment is justified

















































Treatment for good leavers under normal circumstances
As governed by the share plan rules and in accordance with the Company’s share dealing code2:

Vesting of award(s) 

Subject to the achievement 
of performance conditions 
tested at the relevant vesting 
date, unless the Committee 
determines it fair and 
reasonable that a greater 
proportion should vest, on a 
time apportioned basis.

On a time apportioned basis3

On a time apportioned basis3

Leaver provisions under the SIP are 
in accordance with the standard 
HMRC leaver provisions

Vesting date 

The original vesting date4

The date of cessation5

The date of cessation5

Death

All unvested awards shall vest  
in full on the date of death

All unvested awards shall vest  
in full on the date of death

All unvested awards shall vest  
in full on the date of death

All shares will be released on the 
date of death

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Bad leaver

Unvested awards lapse in full3

Unvested awards lapse in full3

Unvested awards lapse in full3

All shares are released in 
accordance with the standard 
HMRC leaver provisions

1  Executive Directors may hold awards which were granted prior to their appointment to the Board.
2  Other than the SIP, individuals leaving as ‘good leavers’ will be deemed to cease employment when the relevant notice period ends unless the Committee determines that cessation be on an earlier date on or following 

the date notice was given.

3  Unless determined otherwise by the Committee.
4  The Committee has the flexibility to determine that awards can vest upon cessation of employment.
5  Awards are generally not subject to performance conditions and will vest on cessation of employment, subject to the terms of the relevant share plan rules.
6  Other than the SIP, individuals leaving as ‘bad leavers’ will be deemed to cease employment when notice is given, unless the Committee determines to deem cessation to be on a later date, no later than the end of the 

relevant notice period.

Holding periods and other events
If an Executive Director leaves holding vested PSP awards which are still subject to a mandatory holding period, the holding period will continue to apply, unless 
determined otherwise by the Committee.

On a change of control or winding up of the Company, PSP awards will vest on a time pro-rated basis, and where applicable be subject to the achievement of the 
relevant performance conditions, unless the Committee determines that the circumstances are sufficiently exceptional to justify a higher level of vesting.

Illustration of the Remuneration Policy
Petrofac’s remuneration arrangements have been designed to ensure that a significant proportion of pay is dependent on the delivery of stretching short and long-
term performance targets, that are aligned with the creation of sustainable shareholder value. The Committee considers the level of remuneration that may be received 
under different performance outcomes to ensure that this is appropriate in the context of the performance delivered and the value added for shareholders.

The charts below provide illustrative values of the remuneration package in 2020 for Executive Directors under four assumed performance scenarios:

Fixed pay 

All performance scenarios

 — Consists of total fixed pay, including base salary and cash allowance (as at 1 January 2020) 

Assumed performance

Assumptions used

Variable pay

Minimum performance

and benefits (as received during 2019)

 — No pay-out under the annual cash bonus
 — No vesting under the PSP

Performance in line with expectations

 — 50% of the maximum pay-out under the annual cash bonus (i.e. 100% of salary)
 — 50% vesting under the PSP (i.e. 100% of salary)

Maximum performance1 (including 50% 
share price growth scenario)

 — 100% of the maximum pay-out under the annual cash bonus (i.e. 200% of salary)
 — 100% vesting under the PSP (i.e. 200% of salary)

1  Showing maximum PSP award opportunity of 200% of base salary, in line with the usual maximum award under the plan rules. Please note that in circumstances which the Committee deems to be exceptional, awards 

up to 300% of base salary may be made.

PSP awards have been shown at face value with no discount rate assumptions. For UK-based Executive Directors who are paid in sterling, amounts have been 
translated to US dollars based on the average exchange rate for 2019 of £1:US$1.280546.

These charts provide illustrative values of the remuneration package in 2020. Actual outcomes may differ from those shown:

Group CEO – Ayman Asfari

CFO – Alastair Cochran

Below threshold
100%

Target

US$1,001k

Below threshold
100%

Target

36%

32%

32%

US$2,821k

36%

32%

32%

US$672k

US$1,836k

Maximum

22%

39%

39%

US$4,641k

22%

39%

39%

US$2,999k

Maximum

Maximum +50% share price growth

18%

33%

49%

US$5,551k

19%

32%

49%

US$3,580k

Maximum +50% share price growth

Fixed remuneration

Annual bonus

PSP

Fixed remuneration

Annual bonus

PSP

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Consideration of conditions elsewhere in the Company
When determining remuneration arrangements for Executive Directors, the Committee considers, as a matter of course, the pay and conditions of employees 
throughout the Group. In particular, the Committee pays specific attention to the general level of salary increases and the size of the annual bonus pool within the wider 
population, with particular reference to the year-on-year change in these figures.

While the Committee does not directly consult with our employees as part of the process of determining executive pay, the Committee does receive feedback from 
employee surveys and takes this into account when reviewing executive pay. In addition, a significant number of our employees are shareholders and so are able to 
express their views in the same way as other shareholders.

Members of the Committee are invited to meet with the Workforce Forum at least twice per year. This is an elected forum constituted of 12 representatives from the 
global workforce which represent wider employee interests and raise issues to the Board for discussion and resolution. Questions raised can involve remuneration 
issues, some of which are then taken forward for debate at scheduled Committee meetings.

Consideration of shareholder views
The Company places significant emphasis on our strong relationship with shareholders, and recognises the importance of clear and full consultation on all aspects  
of remuneration and governance.

In reviewing our approach to Directors’ remuneration reporting this year and our forward-looking remuneration policy, we maintained a dialogue with our major 
shareholders and took their views into account.

The Committee continues to monitor shareholder views when evaluating and setting ongoing remuneration strategy, and we commit to consulting with major 
shareholders prior to any significant changes to our remuneration policy.

Minor amendments
The Committee may make minor amendments to the policy set out above (for regulatory, exchange control, tax or administrative purposes or to take account  
of a change in legislation) without obtaining shareholder approval for that amendment.

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Looking backwards
The information presented from this section, until the relevant note on page 104, represents the audited section of this report.

Single total figure of remuneration
The following table sets out the total remuneration for Executive Directors for the year ended 31 December 2019, with prior year figures also shown. All figures are 
presented in US dollars.

Executive Director1

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

Base salary 
(a) 
US$000

2019

884

554

2018

898

552

Taxable benefits 
(b) 
US$000

2019

2018

1

1

1

1

Cash in lieu of pension  
and other benefits 
(c) 
US$000

2019

90

90

2018

94

94

Annual bonus 
(d) 
US$000

2019

–

584

2018

1,257

879

Long-term incentives 
(e) 
US$000

Total 
US$000

2019

258

159

2018

–

–

2019

1,233

1,388

2018

2,250

1,526

Notes to the table
1  The Executive Directors are paid in sterling. All amounts have been translated to US dollars based on the prevailing rate at the date of payment or award, with the exception of the bonus amounts, which have been 

translated using the average exchange rate for 2019 of £1:US$1.280546.

Further notes to the table – methodology
(a)  Salary and fees – the cash paid in respect of 2019.
(b) Benefits – the taxable value of all benefits paid in respect of 2019, including private health insurance and appropriate life assurance.
(c)  Cash in lieu of pension and other benefits – our Executive Directors receive a cash allowance in place of benefits including pension contributions and car allowances but without an explicit allocation to each. 

This reflects the application of the Company’s remuneration policy. Directors do not receive specific pension contributions from the Company.

(d) Annual bonus – cash bonus paid in respect of 2019.
(e) Long-term incentives – 15.2% of the 2017 awards under the Performance Share Plan are due to vest on 6 March 2020. The value shown represents an estimate of the market value of the shares that are due to vest, 
based on a three-month average share price of 393.99 pence (1 October to 31 December 2019. £(25,682) of the above figure for Ayman Asfari and £(15,804) of the above figure for Alastair Cochran is attributed to a 
share price depreciation of 50.1 pence per share, based on an actual award price of 444.08 pence.

Additional disclosures in respect of the single figure table
Annual bonus
Our annual bonus framework is intended to ensure transparency of outcomes, in line with best practice. Financial elements comprise 60% of the overall weighting, 
while performance against a scorecard of strategic measures comprises the remaining 40%. The table below sets out the outcomes for the Executive Directors against 
our financial targets:

Measure

Group net profit1

Group order intake

Group free cash flow2

As a % of maximum

As a % of salary earned (out of 120% for financial elements)

Performance targets

Weighting

20%

20%

20%

Threshold
US$m

266

4,048

(130)

Target  
US$m

Maximum
US$m

316

 5,548

20

356

7,048

220

Actual 2019 
outcome  
US$m

276

3,161

138

Pay-out  
as % of 
maximum

34.00%

0.00%

79.50%

37.83%

45.40%

1  Measured as Group business performance before exceptional items and certain re-measurements.
2  The Group free cash flow measure for the purposes of the annual bonus performance target is a management reporting metric calculated as free cash flow generated from operating activities and investing activities, 

less interest paid and amounts received from non-controlling interests (see note A6 in Appendix A to the consolidated financial statements).

As the table above illustrates, our financial performance resulted in a pay-out against the financial measures of 37.83% of maximum (45.40% of salary). The annual 
bonus outturn reflected the challenges faced by our E&C division during 2019 in securing new orders. This was impacted by the loss of an estimated US$3 billion 
worth of new awards in Saudi Arabia and Iraq post the SFO announcement in February 2019 and a delay of awards originally expected during 2019. This resulted in a 
below threshold outturn for new order intake. Operational weaknesses in the E&C division was offset by out-performance by our EPS and IES divisions and resulted 
in a between threshold and target outturn for net profit. Continuing the trend from last year, cash conversion remained strong with an out-turn between target and 
maximum for the year. 

The remainder of the annual bonus (40%) is currently subject to a scorecard of strategic measures, aligned with our business plan and key corporate objectives. 
The scorecard enables the Committee to assess expected behaviours, the manner by which our performance has been delivered and focuses attention on other 
important aspects of business performance such as environmental, social and governance matters, in addition to the safeguarding of future years’ performance. 
Under each area of the scorecard, performance is assessed against defined measures and outcomes.

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REMUNERATION REPORT
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Ayman Asfari
Reflecting the challenges of 2019 and Petrofac’s share price performance during the year, Mr Asfari asked not to be considered for a bonus award in respect of 2019. 
The Committee agreed to this request.

Alastair Cochran
The Committee considered that Mr Cochran had performed well against a number of stretching targets that were substantially in addition to his normal duties as Chief 
Financial Officer. Of particular note was his spearheading of the Business Transformation Initiative for Global Functions, including the establishment of a Global Shared 
Service Centre in Chennai for Finance, HR and IT. This initiative has already saved US$22m in 2019 and is expected to achieve annual run rate savings of US$40m by 
end 2021. Mr Cochran has also championed our digital initiatives, including the rolling-out of a new cloud- based ERP, which will be the platform for many significant 
efficiency improvements in the years ahead. The digital programme will develop and leverage technology to further improve efficiency and effectiveness across the 
Group. This program now has more than 15 ongoing initiatives, and three of them were ‘live’ as at December 2019: Petrolytics (predictive maintenance and analytics), 
Connected Construction and Connected Worker. Mr Cochran has also taken on additional responsibility as the Board champion on Sustainability. When considering  
all these matters, the Committee decided to rate Mr Cochran 4 on the Company’s 1-5 performance scale for his 2019 performance.

The Committee reviewed the final bonus outcomes against both Petrofac’s overall performance and Mr Cochran’s individual performance. Based on aggregate 
performance against the financial metrics and his balanced scorecard, the table below provides an overview of the annual bonus received in respect of financial 
year 2019:

Director

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

F1inancial element 
 (60%)

Balanced scorecard element 
(40%)

–

–

Overall 
 %

–

37.83% of maximum

75.0% of maximum

52.7% of maximum

2019 annual bonus 
 (£)

–

£455,960

As a %  

of base salary

–

105.4%

The 2019 annual bonus outcome for Alastair Cochran was deemed by the Committee to be a fair and equitable representation of both Company performance and 
his individual contribution during the year. Accordingly no discretion, either upward or downward, was applied. All bonuses awarded in respect of 2019 to the Chief 
Financial Officer and to members of the Leadership Team will also be subject to an indefinite clawback provision in the event of any of these individuals being found 
guilty of a criminal offence as a result of the SFO investigation.

Performance Share Plan (PSP)
The performance conditions for the 2017 award are set out below. As a result of the achievement of some of the strategic objectives, 15.2% of the award is due to vest 
on 6 March 2020.

TSR element1 (70% of award) 

Target range2

Less than the index

Equal to the index

25% out-performance of index

Outcome

Underperformed index by 22.6%

Vesting

0% of maximum

1  The comparator group for these awards was AMEC Foster Wheeler, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co, Fluor Corporation, GS Engineering & Construction, JGC, KBR, Maire Tecnimont, Saipem, Samsung Engineering, Technip, 

Tecnicas Reunidas, Wood Group (John).

2  Straight-line vesting operates between these points.

Strategic element (30% of award) 

Performance measure

Weighting

Threshold

On-target

Maximum

Out-turn

Protecting our core E&C business 

PEC Net Income

7.5% US$834m US$1,143m US$1,398m US$1,098m

Growing our reimbursable services offering PEPS Net Income

7.5% US$287m

US$302m

US$332m

US$166m

Reducing capital intensity

Divestments

7.5% US$473m

US$905m US$1,148m US$1,239m

Delivering back to our core strategy

Cash conversion

7.5%

70%

95%

105%

84%

Vesting (as a % 
of maximum)

Vesting % 
(actual)

57%

0%

100%

46%

4.3%

0.0%

7.5%

3.4%

Vesting

50.6% of maximum

Overall vesting

15.2% of maximum

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Performance Share Plan (PSP) awards
As detailed in our remuneration policy, PSP awards are granted over Petrofac shares representing an opportunity to receive ordinary shares if performance conditions 
are met over the relevant three-year period. The number of shares under award is determined by reference to a percentage of base salary. Details of the actual number 
of shares granted during the year are set out on page 104. The following table provides details of the awards made under the PSP on 6 March 2019. Performance for 
these awards is measured over the three financial years from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021.

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

Type of award

Performance shares

Face value

£1,379,996

£864,995

Face value  

(% of salary)

Threshold vesting  
(% of face value) 

Maximum vesting  
(% of face value)

End of  

performance period

200%

200%

25%

100%

31 Dec 2021

Awards were made based on a share price of 449.90 pence, and the face values shown have been calculated on this basis. This share price represents the three-day 
average share price up to 6 March 2019.

TSR element
70% of the 2019 award is based on relative TSR. The comparator group and vesting schedule for 2019 are the same as those used for the 2020 awards, as set out on 
page 107.

Strategic element
The remaining 30% of the 2019 award is based on a basket of key strategic measures. We believe these measures align our incentives with the delivery of critical 
long-term strategic goals. For the 2019 awards, the measures focused on (i) protecting our core E&C business; (ii) best-in-class delivery; (iii) positioning for a return to 
growth; (iv) improving operational efficiencies and (v) enhancing returns. Each measure is subject to stretching underlying financial targets for the three-year period. 
At this stage, the Committee considers the precise targets for 2019 to be commercially sensitive. However, we intend to provide detailed disclosure of targets and 
performance against those targets following the end of the performance period.

The key strategic priorities and associated measures for the 2019 award are as follows:

Strategic priorities
Protecting our core E&C business

Best-in-class delivery

Positioning for a return to growth

Improving operational efficiencies

Enhancing returns

Performance measures 
2019-2021

E&C net margin

Global cost challenge savings

New orders 

Cash conversion

ROCE 

Single total figure of remuneration for the Chairman and Non-executive Directors
The following table sets out the total remuneration for the Chairman and Non-executive Directors for the year ended 31 December 2019, with prior year figures also 
shown. All figures are presented in US Dollars. Non-executive Directors receive a basic fee of £75,000 per annum, of which £5,000 per quarter is used to purchase 
Petrofac Limited shares. Additional fees of £15,000 per annum are paid for acting as either the Chairman of a Board Committee (excluding the Nominations Committee) 
or as the Senior Independent Director. The Chairman receives a fee of £320,000 per annum, of which £20,000 per quarter is used to purchase Petrofac Limited shares. 
These fees were increased in January 2018 at which time it was agreed that there would be no further increase for the next three years. 

Non-executive Directors1

René Médori 2

Matthias Bichsel 

Andrea Abt 

Sara Akbar

David Davies3

Francesca Di Carlo4

George Pierson

Committee membership and other responsibilities

Fees US$’000

Audit  
Committee

Compliance  
and Ethics 
Committee

Nominations 
Committee

Remuneration 
Committee

Other

Member 

Member

Member

Chairman

Member

Chairman

Chairman

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

Chairman of the Board

Chairman

Senior Independent Director

Member

Member

Member

2019

2018

412

135

97

97

116

63

116

313

132

100

100

73

–

120

Notes to the table
1  Non-executive Directors are paid in either Sterling, Euros or US dollars. All amounts above have been translated to US dollars based on the prevailing rate at the date of payment.
2  René Médori was appointed as Chairman on 18 May 2018. The 2018 figure reflects the period from 18 May to 31 December 2018.
3  David Davies was appointed as a Director on 18 May 2018. The 2018 figure reflects the period from 18 May to 31 December 2018.
4  Francesca Di Carlo was appointed as a Director on 3 May 2019. The 2019 figure reflects the period from the respective date of appointment to 31 December 2019.

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Statement of Directors’ shareholding and share interests
Directors’ shareholdings held during the year and as at 31 December 2019 and share ownership guidelines
The number of shares held by Directors during the year and as at 31 December 2019 are set out in the table below, along with the progress against their respective 
shareholding requirements:

Director
Ayman Asfari1,3

Alastair Cochran2, 3

Matthias Bichsel

René Médori

Andrea Abt

George J Pierson

Sara Akbar

David Davies

Francesca Di Carlo

% of salary  
held under 
shareholding 
guidelines

Shares owned 
outright at  

31 December
20193

> 300%

65,087,976

 34%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

77,819

6,949

23,549

6,949

6,949

6,949

21,181

2,011

Interests in share 
incentive 
schemes, 
awarded subject 
to performance 
conditions at  
31 December 
2019

Shares owned 
outright at 
31 December 
2018

958,142

593,253

64,982,226

40,936

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,591

6,110

2,591

2,591

2,591

16,823

–

1  Ayman Asfari is expected to build up a shareholding of three times salary. He substantially exceeds this shareholding requirement. 
2  Alastair Cochran is expected to build up a shareholding of two times salary. He was appointed as a Director on 20 October 2016 and is yet to fulfil this shareholding guideline obligation.
3   For the purposes of determining Executive Director shareholdings, the individual’s salary and the share price as at 31 December 2019 of 382.9 pence per share have been used.

Share interests – share awards at 31 December 2019
Share awards held at the year-end, including awards of shares made to Executive Directors during 2019, are shown in the table below:

Director and date of grant 

Ayman Asfari

6 March 20163

13 September 20174

27 March 2018

27 March 2019

Alastair Cochran

6 October 2016

6 October 20163

13 September 20174

27 March 2018

6 March 2019

Plan

PSP

PSP

PSP

PSP

RSP5

PSP

PSP

PSP

PSP

Number of shares 
under award at 
31 December
20181

Shares  
granted  
in year

Dividend  
shares  
granted
in year2

Shares  
lapsed  
in year

Total number of 
shares under 
award at  
31 December 
2019 

Shares  
vested  
in year

Dates from  
which shares 
ordinarily vest

167,529

314,155

271,482

–

–

–

–

306,734

16,140

25,197

193,325

166,941

–

–

–

–

–

192,264

–

167,529

23,155

20,009

22,607

764

–

14,249

12,304

14,170

–

–

–

–

25,197

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6 March 2019

337,310

6 March 2020

291,491

6 March 2021

329,341

6 March 2022

958,142

16,904

–

–

–

–

– 6 October 2017

–

6 March 2019

207,574

6 March 2020

179,245

6 March 2021

206,434

6 March 2022

593,253

1  The award amounts disclosed under the PSP are the maximum number that may vest if all performance conditions attached to the awards are satisfied in full.
2  Dividends awarded on shares granted under the share plans are reinvested to purchase further shares.
3  Following the end of the three-year performance period in respect of the March 2016 PSP award, the performance conditions were not satisfied, and the award lapsed in full on 6 March 2019.
4  Shares awarded on 13 September 2017 have partially satisfied the performance conditions and therefore 15.2% of the maximum award will vest on 6 March 2020. Based on a share price of 368.9 pence, which is the 

closing share price on 21 February 2020 (being the latest practicable date prior to the adoption of this Report by the Committee), the value of the awards made to Executive Directors would be as follows: Ayman Asfari: 
£189,139 and Alastair Cochran £116,392.

5  Shares awarded under the Restricted Share Plan on 6 October 2016 were not subject to performance conditions and vested, subject to continued employment, in equal annual tranches over three years from the date 

of grant in accordance with the scheme rules and the Company’s Share Dealing Code requirements.

This represents the end of the audited section of the report.

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The chart below compares the TSR performance of the Company over the past 10 years with the TSR of the FTSE 250 Index. This index has been chosen because it is 
a recognised equity market index of which Petrofac has been a member since December 2014. The table below the chart summarises the Group Chief Executive single 
figure for total remuneration, annual bonus pay-outs and LTIP vesting levels as a percentage of maximum opportunity over this period.

TSR chart – one month average basis

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Group Chief Executive single figure of remuneration 
(US$’000)

Annual bonus payout  
(as a % of maximum opportunity)

PSP vesting out-turn  
(as a % of maximum opportunity)

4,889

6,088

4,663

2,658

1,245

1,162

1,817

1,946

2,250

1,233

100%

75%

81%

59%

100%

100%

100%

13%

0%

0%

0%

47.5%

60.4%

69.9%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

15.2%

Pay ratios of Group Chief Executive to UK employees
In 2018, legislation was introduced in the UK requiring companies to publish information on the pay ratio of the Group Chief Executive to UK employees. We proceeded 
to voluntarily provide pay ratio data in respect of 2018 ahead of the formal requirement to do so. The further update to that data in respect of 2019 is now also provided 
for comparison and in accordance with the requirements going forward. 

The table below illustrates the pay ratio of the Group Chief Executive to the 25th, median and 75th percentile of the total remuneration of the full-time equivalent 
UK employees:

Financial year ending

31 December 2019

31 December 2018

Method

Option A

Option A

25th percentile pay ratio
(lower quartile)

50th percentile pay ratio
(median)

75th percentile pay ratio
(upper quartile)

1:20

1:33

1:14

1:25

1:12

1:23

The Group Chief Executive’s total remuneration is calculated on the same basis as the single figure of remuneration table set out on page 101. The lower, median and 
upper quartile employee’s remuneration was calculated on full-time equivalent data as at 31 December 2019. Option A was chosen as it is considered to be the most 
accurate way of identifying the best equivalents of 25th, 50th and 75th percentile figures and is aligned with both best practice and investor expectations. 

In reviewing the employee pay data, the Committee is satisfied that the individuals identified within each category appropriately reflect the employee pay profile at 
those quartiles, and that the overall picture presented by the ratios is consistent with our pay, reward and progression policies for UK employees.

The following table provides further information on the total pay figures used for each quartile employee and the salary component within this:

Financial year ending

31 December 2019

Element of pay

Salary

Total remuneration

CEO remuneration

£690,000

£963,137

25th percentile pay ratio
(lower  quartile)

50th percentile pay ratio
(median)

75th percentile pay  ratio
(upper  quartile)

 £41,631

£49,288

£62,788

£68,929

£64,500

£81,686

In assessing our pay ratio against the wider market and against our industry peers, we would expect that it is currently towards the lower end of the range. This reflects 
both the highly-skilled and technically challenging nature of many of our roles in the UK. For 2019, the reduction in our ratio compared with 2018 is predominantly 
due to Mr Asfari’s request to the Board to waive his annual bonus in respect of 2019. This has a significant impact on the Group Chief Executive’s single figure of 
remuneration and the corresponding ratios to the wider workforce. This is despite the partial vesting of the 2017 PSP award, which would normally have widened the 
ratio compared to the prior year.

The Committee would highlight that the ratio might be expected to increase in future years should normal payment of annual bonus take place and should the level of 
vesting under the PSP increase.

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Percentage change in remuneration of the Group Chief Executive
The table below illustrates the change in salary, benefits (excluding cash 
allowance in lieu of pension) and annual bonus for the Group Chief Executive 
and that of a representative group of the Company’s employees. For these 
purposes, we have used all UK-based employees as the comparator group, as 
this represents the most appropriate comparator group for reward purposes for 
our UK-based Group Chief Executive.

Looking forward to 2020
Implementation of remuneration policy in 2020
This section provides an overview of how the Committee is proposing to 
implement our amended remuneration policy in 2020.

Base salary
The table below shows the base salaries for 2020:

% change 
in base salary1
2019/2018

% change 
in benefits
2019/2018

% change 
in annual bonus
2019/2018

Group Chief Executive

All UK-based employees

3.0%

2.9%

0%

0%

(100)%

11%

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

2020
base salary

£710,700

£454,200

2019
base salary

£690,000

£432,000

1  Base salary is paid in sterling but translated into US dollars based on the prevailing rate at the date 
of payment (as set out on page 101). The percentage increase reflects the net sterling increase 
year-on-year and excludes FX movements. The 3% paid to the Group Chief Executive was in line 
with wider workforce increases in the UK. The percentage change differential in annual bonus for the 
Group Chief Executive reflects his request to waive his annual bonus in respect of 2019. The increase 
in the annual bonus outcomes for the wider workforce reflects improved performance in the EPS 
West business in meeting financial targets in 2019 and the extension of annual bonus eligibility during 
2019 to some employees in EPS West who were previously ineligible for annual bonus consideration. 
This improvement was offset by generally reduced bonuses for our corporate population, reflecting 
Group performance year-on-year.

Relative importance of the spend on pay
The chart below illustrates the change in total remuneration, dividends paid and 
net profit from 2018 to 2019.

The figures presented have been calculated on the following bases:

 — Dividends – dividends paid in respect of the financial year
 — Net profit – our reported net profit in respect of the financial year. This is a key 
performance indicator for the Company. The Committee therefore believes it is 
the most direct reflection of our underlying financial performance

 — Total remuneration – represents total salaries paid to all Group employees in 
respect of the financial year (see page 138 of the report for an explanation as 
to how this value is calculated). Note that this includes social security costs, 
benefit and pension costs and share-based payment expenses

Spend in respect of the financial year (US$m)

Mr Asfari will receive a salary increase of 3%, which is in line with the wider 
UK workforce. The Committee determined that Mr Cochran’s salary should be 
increased by 5%. This reflects his continued strong performance in the role since 
his appointment in October 2016 and recognises that his salary remains below 
that received by the previous incumbent, albeit with leadership responsibilities 
across a broader internal portfolio than his predecessor and which is critical to 
the Company’s future direction and success.

Benefits
There are no changes proposed to the benefit framework in 2019.

Cash allowance in lieu of pension and car allowance
The table below shows cash allowances for 2020, which are unchanged from 
2019, and which have remained unchanged since 2013:

Ayman Asfari

Alastair Cochran

2020
cash allowance

2019
cash allowance

£70,000

£70,000

£70,000

£70,000

Non-executive Chairman and Director remuneration
The fees payable to the Non-executive Chairman and Directors were increased in 
2018. It was agreed that there will be no further increase to these fees for the next 
three years.

The table below shows the Non-executive Chairman and Director fee structure 
effective from 1 January 2018, which will remain unchanged in 2020:

Dividends

Net profit1

Total remuneration

2018

2019

0%

132

132

Chairman of the Board fee

353

-21.8%

Basic Non-executive Director fee

Board Committee Chairman fee

Senior Independent Director fee

276

1,006

-1%

996

2019 
fees

£320,000

£75,000

£15,000

£15,000

There are no fees paid for membership of Board Committees.

The Chairman and the Non-executive Directors use a portion of their fees, which 
are paid quarterly, to purchase Petrofac shares on the open market. Each quarter, 
all Non-executive Directors purchase at least £5,000 of shares and the Chairman 
at least £20,000 of shares. This arrangement further aligns Directors’ interests 
with those of shareholders and demonstrates the Directors confidence in the 
future of the Company.

1  Measured as Group business performance before exceptional items and certain re-measurements.

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Annual bonus
The maximum annual bonus opportunity for Executive Directors will remain at 
200% of base salary for 2020.

The table below sets out the financial elements, which comprise 60% of the total 
annual bonus:

2) Strategic element (30% of award)
The remaining 30% of the 2020 PSP award will be subject to three-year strategic 
performance conditions. For the 2020 awards, the Committee has set stretching 
targets to five key strategic priorities. The key strategic priorities and associated 
measures for the 2020 award are as follows:

Financial measures

Group net income1

Group order intake

Group free cash flow

Weighting in total bonus

Strategic priorities

20%

20%

20%

Protecting our core E&C business

Best in class delivery

Positioning for a return to growth

Improving operational efficiencies

Enhancing returns

Performance measure 
2019–2021

E&C net margin

Global cost challenge savings

New orders

Cash conversion

ROCE

1  Measured as Group business performance before exceptional items and certain re-measurements.

The remaining 40% of the annual bonus will comprise a new 15% metric covering 
HSE, compliance, CSR and employee-rated items, with the remaining 25% 
determined by the achievement of key strategic milestones. This will provide the 
Committee with the ability to consider not only financial achievements, but also 
the wider health of the Company and the manner and behaviours by which our 
performance has been delivered. We will provide disclosure of 2020 targets at the 
end of the performance year.

Where any participant has not reached the agreed shareholding guideline target, 
they will be required to invest one-third of their post-tax bonus into Petrofac 
shares until the guideline is reached.

The annual bonus is subject to malus and clawback provisions as set out in more 
detail in our remuneration policy. The Committee also retains the option to apply 
an additional discretion as deemed appropriate, based on the performance of the 
Company or the relevant Director during the financial year under review.

Performance Share Plan
For 2020, it is proposed that both Executive Directors will receive an award of 
200% of base salary. In line with 2019, and recognising the recent reduction in 
share price, the Committee has decided to include a cap on the value that can be 
delivered from the 2020 PSP award. Other than in exceptional circumstances (for 
which the Committee would provide justification), it is intended that the maximum 
value that can be delivered in the year of vesting will be limited to three times face 
value of the award at grant. This cap will apply to all PSP awards made to the 
Company’s leadership team in 2020.

There are no changes to the PSP framework in 2020.

1) TSR element (70% of award)
The tables below set out the TSR comparator group for the purposes of the 2020 
awards and the vesting schedule used to determine the performance outcome:

Comparator group

Daelim Industrial Co

KBR, Inc.

Fluor Corporation

GS Engineering & 
Construction Corp

Hyundai E&C

Technip FMC

Tecnicas Reunidas

Maire Tecnimont

McDermott International, Inc Worley Parsons

Saipem

Wood Group (John)

JGC Corporation

Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd.

Vesting schedule

Three-year performance against the Comparator group

Performance equal to median

Performance equal to upper quartile

Straight–line vesting operates between the points above

Vesting as % 
of maximum

25%

100%

Under each strategic priority, vesting for threshold performance will be 25% 
of maximum with straight-line vesting up to 100% of maximum. At this stage, 
the Committee considers that the precise targets for the 2020-22 period are 
commercially sensitive. However, we intend to provide detailed disclosure 
of targets and performance against those targets following the end of the 
performance period.

Any vested post-tax shares will be subject to an additional two-year holding 
period. In addition, where participants have not reached the shareholding 
guideline target, they will be required to continue to hold any shares after the 
holding period until the guideline is reached. PSP awards are subject to malus 
and clawback provisions as set out in more detail in our remuneration policy. 
The Committee also retains the option to apply an additional discretion as 
deemed appropriate, based on the performance of the Company or the relevant 
Director during the financial year under review.

Post-employment shareholding guideline
We led the market in introducing post-cessation shareholding guidelines in 
2019 following the release of the updated UK Corporate Governance Code. 
Executive Directors will be required to maintain a shareholding in the Company for 
a period of 24 months following departure. The post-employment shareholdings 
are as follows:

Existing Executive Directors

For the first 12 months  
following departure

For the second 12 months  
following departure

100% of their shareholding guideline1

50% of their shareholding guideline1

Newly appointed Executive Directors 

For the 24 months following departure

100% of their shareholding guideline1

1  or actual shareholding at the point of departure, if lower.

Awards granted under any Company long-term incentive plan, which have vested 
but are subject to a holding period, will count towards the guideline (on a net of 
tax basis). The Company also intends to implement a suitable mechanism by 
which to enforce the application of these post-employment guidelines.

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Consideration by the Directors of matters relating  
to Directors’ remuneration
Support for the Committee
During the year, the Committee received independent advice on executive 
remuneration matters from Deloitte LLP (Deloitte). Deloitte was formally appointed 
as advisor by the Committee in October 2005. Deloitte is a member of the 
Remuneration Consultants Group and, as such, voluntarily operates under a code 
of conduct in relation to executive remuneration consulting in the UK.

The Committee has reviewed the advice provided by Deloitte during the year and 
is satisfied that it has been objective and independent. Total fees received by 
Deloitte in relation to the remuneration advice provided to the Committee during 
2019 amounted to £66,400 based on the required time commitment. During 2019, 
Deloitte also provided tax services to the Company.

The Secretary to the Board acts as Secretary to the Committee. During the year, 
the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the Group Director of 
Human Resources attended meetings on an ad hoc basis at the invitation of the 
Committee and provided information and support as requested. However, no 
individual was present when their own remuneration was being discussed.

Two representatives from Independent Audit Limited attended the November 
meeting as observers as part of the external Board evaluation process.

Governance
The Board and the Committee consider that, throughout 2019 and up to the 
date of this report, the Company has complied with all the provisions set out 
in the UK Corporate Governance Code as it relates to Directors’ remuneration. 
The Company was already well-positioned against many of the provisions of 
the UK Code prior to its formal implementation from financial year beginning 
on 1 January 2019. Nevertheless, the Remuneration Policy will be updated to 
formalise the governance practices to ensure full compliance with the UK Code. 
In addition, relevant guidelines issued by prominent investor bodies and proxy 
voting agencies have been presented to and considered by the Committee 
during its discussions throughout 2019. The Committee endeavours to consider 
executive remuneration matters in the context of alignment with risk management 
and, during the year, had oversight of any related factors to be taken into 
consideration. The Committee believes that the remuneration arrangements in 
place do not raise any health and safety, environmental, social or ethical issues, 
nor inadvertently motivate irresponsible behaviour.

External board appointments
Executive Directors are normally entitled to accept one non-executive 
appointment outside the Company with the consent of the Board. Any fees 
received may be retained by the Director. As at the date of this report, no 
Executive Director holds an externally paid non-executive appointment.

Shareholder voting
The table below outlines the result of the advisory vote of the 2018 Directors’ 
Remuneration Report at the 2019 AGM.

Annual Report on Remuneration
Number of votes cast 
excluding abstentions

For

Against

Abstentions

233,195,837

223,214,786

9,981,051

37,521

95.72%

4.28%

The table below outlines the result of the advisory vote of the 2016 Policy Report 
received at the AGM held on 11 May 2017. The remuneration policy will be subject 
to shareholder review at the upcoming AGM to be held on 15 May 2020.

Remuneration Policy Report
Number of votes cast 
excluding abstentions

236,861,544

For

Against

Abstentions

236,001,061

99.64%

860,483

0.36%

177,699

Availability of documentation
Service contracts and letters of appointment for all Directors are available for 
inspection by any person at our registered office in Jersey and at our corporate 
services office in London. They will also be available for inspection during the 
30 minutes prior to the start of our AGM to be held in London on 15 May 2020.

Annual General Meeting
As set out in my statement on page 90, our Policy Report and Annual Report on 
Remuneration will be subject to an advisory shareholder vote at the AGM to be 
held on 15 May 2020.

On behalf of the Board

Matthias Bichsel
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
25 February 2020

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GOVERNANCE 
DIRECTORS’ STATEMENTS

Directors’ responsibilities
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Accounts 
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. 
The Directors have chosen to prepare the financial statements in accordance 
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Directors are also 
responsible for the preparation of the Directors’ remuneration report, which 
they have chosen to prepare, being under no obligation to do so under Jersey 
law. The Directors are also responsible for the preparation of the corporate 
governance report under the UK Listing Rules and FRC regulations. 

Going concern
The Company’s business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its 
future development, performance and position, are set out in the Strategic Report 
on pages 6 to 8 and 20 to 25. The financial position of the Company, its cash 
flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are described in the financial 
review on pages 42 to 45. In addition, note 33 to the financial statements includes 
the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing its capital; its 
financial risk management objectives; details of its financial instruments and 
hedging activities; and its exposures to credit and liquidity risk.

Jersey Company law (the ‘Law’) requires the Directors to prepare financial 
statements for each financial period in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. The financial statements are required by law to give a 
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the period end and of 
the profit or loss of the Company for the period then ended. In preparing these 
financial statements, the Directors should:

 — Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently

 — Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable

 — Specify which generally accepted accounting principles have been adopted  

in their preparation

 — Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is 
inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which are 
sufficient to show and explain the Company’s transactions and to disclose with 
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable 
them to ensure that the financial statements prepared by the Company comply 
with the requirements of the Law. They are also responsible for safeguarding  
the assets of the Group and Company and hence for taking reasonable steps  
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate 
and financial information included on the Company’s website. Legislation in 
Jersey governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may 
differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Directors’ approach
The Board’s objective is to present a fair, balanced and understandable 
assessment of the Company’s position and prospects, particularly in the Annual 
Report and Accounts, Half-year results announcement and other published 
documents and reports to regulators. The Board has established an Audit 
Committee to assist with this obligation.

The Company has considerable financial resources together with long-term 
contracts with a number of clients and suppliers across different geographic 
areas and industries. Consequently, the Directors believe that the Company 
is well-placed to manage its business risks successfully. The Directors have a 
reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in 
operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the 
going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

Responsibility statement under the Disclosure Guidance 
and Transparency Rules
Each of the Directors listed on pages 70 and 71 confirms that, to the best 
of their knowledge:

 — The Annual Report and Accounts, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and 
understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders 
to assess the Company’s position and performance, business model 
and strategy

 — The financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS, give a true and 
fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Company 
and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole

 — The Strategic report contained on pages 2 to 67 includes a fair review of 

the development and performance of the business and the position of the 
Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a 
whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties 
that they face

By order of the Board

Alastair Cochran
Chief Financial Officer
25 February 2020

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110-177

What’s in this section:

111   Independent auditor’s report to the  
members of Petrofac Limited

118   Consolidated income statement
119   Consolidated statement of other  

comprehensive income
120   Consolidated balance sheet
121    Consolidated statement of cash flows
122    Consolidated statement of changes in equity
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123   Note 2 

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accounting policies

135   Note 3 

 Revenue from contracts 

136   Note 4 
138   Note 5 
139   Note 6 

140   Note 7  
141   Note 8 
142   Note 9 
143   Note 10 
143   Note11 

with customers

Segment information

Expenses and income

 Exceptional items and certain  

re-measurements

 Finance income/(expense)

Income tax

Earnings per share

 Dividends paid and proposed

 Disposals and 

business combinations

 Property, plant and equipment

 Non-controlling interests

145   Note 12 
146   Note 13 
147   Note 14   Goodwill
148   Note 15   Assets held for sale
149   Note 16 
149   Note 17 

Intangible assets

 Investments in associates  

and joint ventures

151   Note 18 

 Other financial assets and  

other financial liabilities

154   Note 19 
155   Note 20 
156   Note 21 

Inventories 

 Trade and other receivables

 Contract assets and 

contract liabilities

 Cash and short-term deposits

157   Note 22 
157   Note 23  Share capital
158   Note 24  

 Employee Benefit Trust  

(“EBT”) shares

 Share-based payment plans

158   Note 25 
160   Note 26  Other reserves
161   Note 27 

 Interest-bearing loans 

and borrowings

162   Note 28  Provisions
163   Note 29 
164   Note 30 

 Commitments and 

 Trade and other payables

165   Note 31 
166   Note 32 
167   Note 33 

contingent liabilities

 Related party transactions

 Accrued contract expenses

 Risk management and 
financial instruments

171   Note 34 

 Subsidiaries, associates and 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
TO THE MEMBERS OF PETROFAC LIMITED

Opinion
In our opinion:

 — Petrofac Limited’s Group financial statements and parent company financial 

statements (the financial statements) give a true and fair view of the state of the 
Group’s and of the parent company’s affairs as at 31 December 2019 and of 
the Group’s profit and the parent company’s profit for the year then ended;

 — the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with 

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs); and

 — the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the 

requirements of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.

We have audited the financial statements of Petrofac Limited, which comprise:

Group

Parent Company

Consolidated income statement for 
the year ended 31 December 2019

Company income statement for the 
year ended 31 December 2019

Consolidated statement of other 
comprehensive income for the year 
ended 31 December 2019

Company statement of other 
comprehensive income for the year 
ended 31 December 2019

Consolidated balance sheet as at 
31 December 2019

Company balance sheet as at  
31 December 2019

Consolidated statement of cash flows 
for the year ended 31 December 2019

Company statement of cash flows for 
the year ended 31 December 2019

Consolidated statement of changes  
in equity for the year ended  
31 December 2019

Company statement of changes 
in equity for the year ended 
31 December 2019

Related notes 1 to 34 to the financial 
statements, including a summary of 
significant accounting policies

Related notes 1 to 21 to the financial 
statements, including a summary of 
significant accounting policies

We have also audited the part of the Directors’ remuneration report identified as 
being audited on pages 101 to 104.

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is 
applicable law and IFRSs as issued by the IASB.

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing 
(UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards 
are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial 
statements section of our report below. We are independent of the Group and 
parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant 
to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical 
Standard as applied to listed entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical 
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

Conclusions relating to principal risks, going concern  
and viability statement
We have nothing to report in respect of the following information in the Annual 
Report and Accounts, in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to 
you whether we have anything material to add or draw attention to:

 — the disclosures in the Annual Report set out on pages 30 to 35 that describe 
the principal risks and explain how they are being managed or mitigated

 — the Directors’ confirmation set out on page 35 in the Annual Report that they 
have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the entity, 
including those that would threaten its business model, future performance, 
solvency or liquidity

 — the Directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 109 in the Annual 
Report about whether they considered it appropriate to adopt the going 
concern basis of accounting in preparing them, and their identification of any 
material uncertainties to the entity’s ability to continue to do so over a period  
of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements

 — whether the Directors’ statement in relation to going concern required under 
the Listing Rules is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in 
the audit

 — the Directors’ explanation set out on page 35 in the Annual Report as to 

how they have assessed the prospects of the entity, over what period they 
have done so and why they consider that period to be appropriate, and their 
statement as to whether they have a reasonable expectation that the entity will 
be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the 
period of their assessment, including any related disclosures drawing attention 
to any necessary qualifications or assumptions

Overview of our audit approach
Key audit 
matters

 — SFO investigation
 — Revenue and margin recognition on fixed-price Engineering, 

Audit scope

Procurement and Construction contracts

 — Carrying value of IES assets and asset disposals
 — Recoverability of deferred tax assets and assessment of 

uncertain tax treatments

 — We performed an audit of the complete financial information 
of five components, audit procedures on specific balances 
for a further five components, and specified procedures on 
two components

 — The components where we performed full or specific scope 

audit procedures accounted for 90% of business performance 
profit before tax, 97% of revenue and 94% of total assets

 — We engaged EY network firms in the UAE, Malaysia and Mexico 
to perform the audit procedures in those respective locations

 — The Group audit engagement team visited the UAE, the UK 

and Malaysia

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
to provide a basis for our opinion.

Materiality

 — Overall Group materiality of US$19.3m which represents 5% of 

business performance profit before tax

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
TO THE MEMBERS OF PETROFAC LIMITED
CONTINUED

Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period and 
include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those which had the 
greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed  
in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

We have reviewed the disclosures 
on this matter in the annual report 
and accounts and are satisfied they 
appropriately represent the Group’s 
activities in response to the SFO 
investigation and the current status 
of the investigation as understood by 
the Group.
From the procedures performed, 
nothing came to our attention that 
gave concern over our ability to place 
reliance on management.
We assessed whether the 
disclosures were fair, balanced and 
understandable by comparing the 
disclosure to the knowledge gained 
during the audit.
The going concern and viability 
forecasts, including stress-testing 
scenarios, are consistent with the 
results of our audit procedures.
No specific matters were raised with 
the Audit Committee in relation to 
our procedures as described in the 
internal control environment.

Risk

Our response to the risk

Overview and status of the investigation
Our work programme comprised management and legal enquiries, inspection of 
documentation relevant to the investigation and the Group’s response, and other 
testing procedures in response to the specific identified risks further described 
below. Our procedures were supported by an EY Forensics & Integrity specialist.
We met with Group General Counsel and external legal counsel to understand the 
nature of correspondence with the SFO during the year and internal investigations 
completed, and inspected the relevant correspondence.
We reviewed minutes of meetings of the Board sub-committee responsible 
for oversight of the Group’s response to the investigation in order to obtain an 
understanding of the progress of the investigation during the year.
Financial and commercial considerations
We made a series of enquiries of:
 — the Group Chief Executive, business unit Managing Directors and the Group Chief 
Financial Officer to understand the commercial impact of the ongoing investigation 
on customer relationships and future orders

 — the Head of Treasury regarding the potential impact on banking arrangements and 

ability to refinance maturing facilities over the viability assessment period

We considered the potential impact on going concern and viability including liquidity, 
covenants, and downside scenarios by challenging the appropriateness of the 
stress-test scenarios to the cash flow forecast, and re-performed key stress tests 
with a particular focus on a reduction in new order intake and/or adverse legal or 
commercial settlements resulting in a significant financial loss.
Internal control environment
We made enquiries of the Chairman, Audit Committee, Group Chief Executive, Group 
Chief Financial Officer, Group General Counsel and external legal advisors and 
inspected relevant documentation to understand whether there was any evidence 
that the Petrofac employees named by the SFO may have committed an offence, and 
therefore may lead us to question reliance placed on management.
We obtained an understanding of the elements of the entity-level control framework 
that are designed to prevent the non-compliance with laws and regulations,  
including bribery.
We sought to identify payments made to certain counterparties during the year 
using data analysis techniques. This included searching for transaction details which 
included specific terms or names of organisations that had been identified during the 
investigations in the year. We then tested whether the identified transactions were 
appropriately approved.
Disclosure
We assessed whether there was any new evidence that would require a provision to 
be recognised in the financial statements rather than a contingent liability disclosure. 
We considered the adequacy of disclosure in the Chairman’s statement, Principal 
risks and uncertainties section, Governance report and the viability statement.

SFO investigation
Refer to Governance report (page 74) 
and consolidated financial statements 
(Page 166)
On 12 May 2017, the UK Serious 
Fraud Office (SFO) announced an 
investigation into the activities of 
Petrofac, its subsidiaries, and their 
officers, employees and agents for 
suspected bribery, corruption, and/or 
money laundering.
The SFO announced on 7 February 
2019 that a former Petrofac employee 
had entered a guilty plea to 11 counts 
of bribery under the Bribery Act 
2010. No charges have been brought 
against any Group company or any 
other officers or employees to date. 
Although not charged, a number 
of Petrofac employees, former 
employees and entities are alleged to 
have acted together with the individual 
concerned. The SFO investigation 
is ongoing and the Board received 
regular updates from the Group 
General Counsel.
The continuing investigation raises 
the possibility of financial sanctions 
which could have a material impact on 
the financial statements and forecasts 
in relation to going concern/viability. 
In addition, there is a risk of damage 
to the reputation of Petrofac which 
might mean that it is more difficult to 
win new business, refinance maturing 
facilities and maintain banking 
arrangements, which could have 
implications on viability.
The allegations that Petrofac 
employees have acted together 
raises questions, if the allegations 
were substantiated, in relation to 
management integrity and our ability 
to place reliance on management.
We have also considered whether  
the internal control environment 
continues to support the prevention, 
or detection and correction, of 
material misstatements relevant to 
financial reporting.

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Our response to the risk

The audit of these contracts was performed by the component audit team based 
in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with close involvement from the Group audit 
engagement team.
Our audit involved detailed testing on 18 contracts covering 85% of the revenue 
subject to this risk. On the remaining 15% of E&C revenue, we performed other 
procedures, including analytical review, management enquiry and where material, 
performed cost and accrual testing.
Our audit procedures were primarily substantive in nature, however we assessed the 
effectiveness of key controls over revenue recognition including:
 — Preparation and review of presentations for the quarterly contract review meetings 

that include discussion on contract status, risks and project forecast costs 
to complete

 — Certain transactional controls that underpin the production of underlying contract 

related cost balances including the purchase to pay process

For the most significant and judgemental contracts, we performed the following:
 — Senior audit team members from the UK and UAE, including the Group audit 

partner, attended a selection of key quarterly contract review meetings in May and 
November 2019

 — Re-performed the percentage of completion calculation to ensure the 
mathematical accuracy of revenue recognition in line with IFRS 15

 — Inspected the contractual terms relevant to each variation and claim recognised to 
ensure the recognition was supported by enforceable rights under the contract
 — Corroborated management enquiries in relation to the recognition of unapproved 
variation orders and claims, and non-recognition of certain liquidated damages 
exposures through inspection of minutes of meetings between senior management 
and the customer, inspection of variations and claims submitted, correspondence 
with the customer, and the track record of settlements with the customer and/or 
in the wider region. We also inspected management’s supporting documentation 
and tested on a sample basis the underlying costs that support the recognition of 
variation orders and claims not yet approved by the customer in contract value

 — We audited on a sample basis, the appropriate estimation of contract cost 

accruals by testing components of accruals to purchase orders, progress reports 
and payroll data.

 — We have tested cost to complete estimates through testing relevant components 
of project materials and subcontractor costs to quotations or rates schedules, 
and manpower costs to mobilisation reports. We performed variance analysis 
compared to budgets and prior period estimates and assessed the historical 
accuracy of the previous forecasts. We also considered management’s 
assessment and the legal basis for the treatment of subcontractor claims

 — We have challenged the adequacy of the contract contingencies included in the 
forecast costs to complete with respect to the physical progress on the project 
and remaining costs to complete based on our understanding of the projects and 
Petrofac’s past experience. We have analysed the movements throughout the life 
of the contract, performed analysis against other similar contracts, challenged 
management as to the basis of the amount recognised in light of remaining 
contract tenure and the associated risks

For all significant revenue streams, we performed journal entry testing with particular 
focus on manual journals and journal activity outside our expectations.

Asset disposals
For each disposal, we inspected the signed sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) 
detailing the key terms and conditions including elements of deferred and contingent 
consideration.
We agreed the proceeds received, including working capital adjustments to bank 
statements.
We obtained an understanding of the key judgements and estimates regarding the 
elements of the deferred and contingent consideration for each disposal. We ensured 
they were appropriately supported and tested the sensitivity of these estimates to 
changes in assumptions.
We used EY valuation specialists to assess the discount rate applied to the deferred 
and contingent consideration estimates, and assessed the appropriateness of 
management’s review and challenge applied to the other estimates including risk 
factors applied to uncertain outcomes.

Revenue and margin recognition 
on fixed-price Engineering, 
Procurement and Construction 
contracts
Refer to the Audit Committee report 
(page 86); Significant accounting 
policies and judgements (pages 126 to 
128); and Note 3 of the consolidated 
financial statements (page 135).
These contracts are reported in the 
Engineering and Construction (E&C) 
segment. Total E&C revenue for the 
year was US$4.5bn (2018: US$4.7bn) 
and 80% of Group revenue (2018: 81%).
Accounting for fixed-price 
Engineering, Procurement and 
Construction contracts requires 
significant management judgement 
and estimation, which increases 
the risk of bias or error and may be 
subject to management override of 
controls.
Judgement and estimation is applied 
in the following areas which directly 
impact revenue recognition under 
the percentage of completion (POC) 
method:
 — Recognition of variation orders 

and claims not yet approved by the 
customer in contract value

 — Estimation of liquidated damages 
as a deduction to contract value
 — Project forecast costs to complete 

including contingencies

Carrying value of IES assets and 
asset disposals
Refer to the Audit Committee report 
(page 86; Significant accounting 
policies and judgements (pages 126 
to 128; and Notes 6, 11 and 15 of the 
consolidated financial statements 
(pages 139, 143 and 148)
As part of the Group’s strategy to 
dispose of non-core assets, there 
have been a number of disposals 
in the current and prior period. 
In certain cases, the Group has 
recognised contingent and deferred 
consideration receivable in relation to 
these transactions which are subject 
to estimation uncertainty in relation to 
the valuation of these assets.
For the remaining assets, Mexico 
and PM304, there is also estimation 
uncertainty in relation to the valuation 
of these assets and impairment tests 
have been performed in the year.

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

We concluded that revenue and 
margin recognition on fixed-
price E&C contracts has been 
appropriately accounted for under 
IFRS 15.
We are satisfied that estimates 
made in relation to variation orders, 
liquidated damages, cost accruals 
and forecast costs to complete were 
appropriate and in line with IFRS 15 
and Group accounting policy.
We have also ensured the risks 
associated with revenue recognition 
have been appropriately disclosed 
in Note 2 to the financial statements 
with respect to significant estimates.

We concluded that the impairment 
charges on PM304 and Mexico, and 
the fair value re-measurement loss 
on Pánuco contingent consideration 
were appropriately determined. For 
each of these assets, the estimates 
of fair value were within a range of 
acceptable outcomes based on our 
materiality threshold.
We reviewed and agree with the 
disclosure of significant estimation 
uncertainty in relation to the Mexico, 
PM304 and JSD6000, presented in 
Note 2 to the financial statements.
For each of the estimates required 
to value the deferred and contingent 
consideration elements of the 
disposals, we are satisfied that 
the basis for these estimates 
are supportable and represent 
management’s best estimate of the 
eventual outcome.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
TO THE MEMBERS OF PETROFAC LIMITED
CONTINUED

Risk

Our response to the risk

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

Mexico
We challenged the assumptions made by management in determining the fair value 
of contingent consideration receivable by inspecting documentation and evaluating 
the calculation of payments under the SPA. We performed sensitivity analysis using 
alternative reasonable assumptions to determine whether the fair value was in a 
reasonable range of acceptable outcomes.
We have performed additional procedures, including press searches and discussions 
with the EY Mexico component team regarding the policies of the new government in 
Mexico and the impact on migrations to PSC type contracts. We have ensured that 
the significant estimates have been appropriately disclosed.
PM304 Malaysia
We performed testing procedures over the integrity of the cash flow modelling in 
respect of the market-based and internal assessment performed by management.
We met with the Group’s internal oil and gas reserves assurance specialists to 
understand and challenge the assumptions made in respect of future developments 
and production.
We independently validated the future oil price assumptions made in relation to the 
cash flow forecasts.
We performed sensitivity analysis using alternative reasonable assumptions to 
determine whether the fair value was in a reasonable range of acceptable outcomes.
Pánuco 
We obtained management’s revised calculation of the fair value of the contingent 
consideration receivable, which included a number of alternative scenarios. We 
assessed the most significant assumptions, including the likelihood of a migration 
from a PEC to PSC type contract, and performed sensitivity analysis using alternative 
reasonable assumptions to determine whether the fair value was in a reasonable 
range of acceptable outcomes.
We inspected correspondence with and public announcements made by the 
asset owner to ensure the latest information regarding the migrations available to 
management was being used to determine fair value.
GSA and JSD6000
We obtained management’s valuation analysis in relation to these contingent 
consideration receivables. We inspected relevant evidence including an independent 
valuation certificate (for JSD6000) and analysis of future reserves (for GSA) and 
corroborated with other information obtained during the audit.

Mexico – impairment and revaluation 
of contingent consideration
The Group announced a transaction 
to sell its remaining 51% interest in 
the holding company for its Mexico 
assets during 2019. The transaction 
is subject to regulatory approval and 
is expected to complete in 2020. In 
2018, the Group disposed of 49% 
of its interest in the business on 
substantially the same terms.
The transaction involves cash 
consideration and contingent 
consideration based on future events, 
in particular the migration of the 
Magallanes and Arenque Production 
Enhancement Contracts (PEC) to 
Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) 
type contracts and the terms of those 
migrations.
A post-tax impairment charge of 
US$49m (2018 post-tax impairment: 
US$111m) was recognised in the year 
in relation to these assets, which were 
reclassified to assets held for sale at 
year end.
PM304 Malaysia – impairment
During 2019, the Group reviewed the 
carrying amount of its Block PM304 
oil and gas assets. An estimation 
of the recoverable amount was 
performed using both market and 
internal data, which resulted in a post-
tax impairment charge of US$86m. 
The key judgements and estimates 
made by the Group were: assessing 
future field performance; likelihood 
of a licence extension beyond 2026; 
future oil price assumptions. The 
recoverability of deferred tax asset 
carrying amount was also tested 
based on future cash flows subject to 
similar estimation uncertainty.
Pánuco – revaluation of contingent 
consideration
During 2019, the Group reviewed 
the fair value of its contingent 
consideration receivable. The 
value is dependent on a successful 
negotiation of a migration of the 
Pánuco PEC to a PSC by the 
purchaser of the asset.
The downward fair value adjustment 
in the year of US$37m was recognised 
in respect of the increased uncertainty 
concerning the likelihood of the 
migration and the terms that are 
expected to be achieved.
Other – contingent consideration
Other deferred and contingent 
consideration receivable at year-end 
from previous disposals comprise 
GSA (US$73m) and the JSD6000 
(US$61m).
Estimates are required to determine 
the fair value of this consideration 
at each reporting period until the 
consideration is received.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsRisk

Our response to the risk

Recoverability of deferred tax 
assets and assessment of 
uncertain tax treatments
Refer to the Audit Committee report 
(page 86); Significant accounting 
policies and judgements (pages 126 
to 127); and note 8 of the consolidated 
financial statements (pages 140 to 142).
The Group recognises deferred tax 
assets in a number of jurisdictions, 
the most significant of which are 
in Malaysia (US$27m) and the UK 
(US$15m). The recognition of net 
deferred tax assets of US$50m 
requires a forecast of profitability 
to be performed on the underlying 
businesses and judgement on 
whether these future profits 
are probable.
The Group also operates in multiple 
tax jurisdictions where uncertain tax 
treatments may be challenged at a 
later date by the relevant authorities. 
Liabilities of US$139m (2018: 
US$119m) are held principally in 
respect of tax deductions previously 
taken, transfer pricing arrangements 
and ongoing tax audits. This is an 
area which requires management to 
exercise significant judgement.

Deferred tax assets
We evaluated management’s assessment of the likelihood of the realisation of 
deferred tax asset balances by obtaining profit forecasts for the relevant businesses, 
ensuring these were consistent with Board-approved plans.
We have challenged management on the assumptions used within the forecast and 
performed sensitivity analyses on these to test the recoverability of these assets.
We challenged the past accuracy of forecasts and the implications of non-recurring 
losses for future profit assumptions.
Uncertain tax treatments
We utilised taxation specialists in our London team to assist the Group audit team 
in identifying jurisdictions to be included in audit scope. We also involved local tax 
specialists in the relevant jurisdictions where we deemed it necessary to address 
specific local tax matters, including Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and India.
We understood management’s rationale applied to new contracts and the basis for 
recognising any uncertain tax treatments in relation to these contracts.
We evaluated the range and quantum of risks associated with these exposures along 
with claims or assessments made by tax authorities to date. We also considered, 
through inspecting documentation, whether progress in any ongoing tax audits 
during the year require a change in estimate on any exposure provision.
We assessed the uncertain tax treatments in the local currency and ensured that  
they have been correctly translated to the presentation currency. We considered 
whether any interest and/or penalties should apply to the provision based on 
historical experience with the relevant authority, and whether there was complete  
and contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation in place.

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

We are satisfied that the deferred tax 
assets are appropriately recognised 
on the basis that there are probable 
future taxable profits and that the 
deferred tax assets are appropriately 
presented in the financial statements.
The liabilities in respect of income 
tax exposures, including penalties 
where appropriate, complies with 
the requirements of IFRIC 23, and 
are materially consistent with the 
Group’s experience in the relevant 
jurisdictions and historical tax 
assessments concluded with the  
tax authorities.

Full scope
Specific scope

Total full scope and 
specific scope

Specified procedures

% Group 
business profit
performances 
before tax

Number

5
5

10

2

81%
9%

90%

–

% Group
Revenue

92%
5%

97%

–

% Group 
Total 
Assets

80%
13%

93%

–

Of the remaining components that together represent 10% of the Group’s 
business performance profit before tax, none are individually greater than 2% of 
the Group’s business performance profit before tax. For these components, we 
performed other procedures, including analytical review, testing of consolidation 
journals and intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation 
recalculations to respond to any potential risks of material misstatement to the 
Group financial statements.

Changes from the prior year
There were no significant changes to the full scope or specific scope locations 
identified compared with 2018.

There have been no significant changes to our Key Audit Matters as identified  
in our 2018 auditor’s report.

An overview of the scope of our audit
Tailoring the scope
Our assessment of audit risk, our evaluation of materiality and our allocation 
of performance materiality determine our audit scope for each entity within the 
Group. Taken together, this enables us to form an opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements. We consider the account size, risk profile, the organisation 
of the Group and effectiveness of Groupwide controls, changes in the business 
environment and other factors such as recent internal audit results when 
assessing the level of work to be performed at each entity.

In assessing the risk of material misstatement to the Group financial statements, 
and to ensure we had adequate quantitative coverage of significant accounts in 
the financial statements, we selected components covering entities within the 
UAE, UK, Malaysia and Mexico which represent the principal business units 
within the Group. The primary team performs audit procedures on those areas 
of accounting performed centrally, including IES asset impairment testing, asset 
disposal accounting, taxation, matters relating to the SFO investigation and 
consolidation procedures.

Of the 12 components selected, we performed an audit of the complete financial 
information of five components (‘full scope components’) which were selected 
based on their size or risk characteristics. For a further 5 components (‘specific 
scope components’), we performed audit procedures on specific accounts within 
that component that we considered had the potential for the greatest impact on 
the significant accounts in the financial statements either because of the size of 
these accounts or their risk profile. The audit scope of these components may not 
have included testing of all significant accounts of the component but will have 
contributed to the coverage of significant accounts tested for the Group.

The primary audit team also performed specified procedures on two 
components, relating to certain aspects of the W&W acquisition accounting  
and the valuation of the GSA contingent consideration receivable.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
TO THE MEMBERS OF PETROFAC LIMITED
CONTINUED

Involvement with component teams
In establishing our overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the type 
of work that needed to be undertaken at each of the components by us, as the 
primary audit engagement team, or by component auditors from other EY global 
network firms operating under our instruction. Of the five full scope components, 
audit procedures were performed on two of these directly by the primary audit 
team, with the remainder performed by the UAE, UK, and Malaysia component 
teams. For the five specific scope components, audit procedures were performed 
on two of these directly by the primary audit team.

Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the 
appropriate level of involvement to enable us to determine that sufficient audit 
evidence had been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the Group as a whole.

The Group audit team continued to follow a programme of planned visits that has 
been designed to ensure that the lead audit partner or his designate visits each 
of the key locations to exercise oversight during key audit activities at planning 
and execution. The nature and extent of these visits were designed relative to 
the size of the component, and the division of responsibilities between the local 
and primary team on the significant risk areas applicable to the component. 
During the current year’s audit cycle, visits were undertaken by the primary audit 
team to the component teams in the UAE, UK and Malaysia. These visits involved 
discussing the audit approach with the component team and any issues arising 
from their work, meeting with local management, attending planning and closing 
meetings, and reviewing key audit working papers on risk areas. The primary 
team did not visit the Mexico specific scope location, as the significant risk 
areas in relation to that component were performed directly by the primary team. 
The primary team attended all interim closing and final closing meetings in person 
for full and specific scope locations, except in certain cases where attendance 
was by conference call. This, together with the additional procedures performed 
at Group level, gave us appropriate evidence for our opinion on the Group 
financial statements.

Our application of materiality
We apply the concept of materiality in planning and performing the audit, in 
evaluating the effect of identified misstatements on the audit and in forming our 
audit opinion.

Materiality
The magnitude of an omission or misstatement that, individually or in the 
aggregate, could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
the users of the financial statements. Materiality provides a basis for determining 
the nature and extent of our audit procedures.

We determined materiality for the Group to be US$19.3 million (2018: 
US$23 million), which is 5% (2018: 5%) of business performance profit before 
tax. This reflects our understanding of the common financial information needs 
of the users of the Group’s financial statements, which we believe is business 
performance excluding exceptional items and certain re-measurements. 
This measure of profit features in Petrofac’s results announcements and other 
external reporting. The analyst consensus data also supports our judgement that 
business performance profit, which excludes these items, is the key indicator 
of performance from an analyst’s perspective. We believe that adjusting for 
the items described below provides us with a consistent year-on-year basis for 
determining materiality and is appropriate in the light of the change in Group 
strategy for IES, which is a key driver of the exceptional items and certain re-
measurements. For 2019, these related to pre-tax exceptional items and certain 
re-measurements of US$189m (2018: US$356m) which management considers 
could not have been reasonably expected to occur in advance of the reporting 
period (refer to note 6 of the financial statements) and which were all subject to 
full-scope audit procedures.

We determined materiality for the Parent Company to be US$14.9 million 
(2018: US$11.7 million), which is 0.5% (2018: 0.5%) of total assets.

During the course of our audit, we re-assessed initial materiality and concluded 
that no changes were necessary.

Performance materiality
The application of materiality at the individual account or balance level. It is set 
at an amount to reduce to an appropriately low level the probability that the 
aggregate of uncorrected and undetected misstatements exceeds materiality.

On the basis of our risk assessments, together with our assessment of the 
Group’s overall control environment, our judgement was that performance 
materiality was 50% (2018: 50%) of our planning materiality, namely US$9.7m 
(2018: US$11.5m). We have set performance materiality at this percentage due 
to our past experience of the audit that indicates a higher risk of misstatements, 
both corrected and uncorrected.

Audit work at component locations for the purpose of obtaining audit coverage 
over significant financial statement accounts is undertaken based on a 
percentage of total performance materiality. The performance materiality set 
for each component is based on the relative scale and risk of the component 
to the Group as a whole and our assessment of the risk of misstatement at that 
component. In the current year, the range of performance materiality allocated to 
components was US$1.9m to US$8.7m (2018: US$3.3m to US$9.9m).

Reporting threshold
An amount below which identified misstatements are considered as being 
clearly trivial.

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them all uncorrected 
audit differences in excess of US$1m (2018: US$1.2m), which is set at 5% of 
planning materiality, as well as differences below that threshold that, in our view, 
warranted reporting on qualitative grounds. We also agreed that we would report 
to the Audit Committee any uncorrected classification misstatements above 2% 
of any primary financial statement line items to which the misstatement relates.

We evaluate any uncorrected misstatements against both the quantitative 
measures of materiality discussed above and in light of other relevant qualitative 
considerations in forming our opinion.

Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report 
other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The Directors 
are responsible for the other information.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, 
except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in this report, we do not express 
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is 
to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other 
information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our 
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 
If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, 
we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the 
financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, 
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material 
misstatement of the other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsIn this context, we also have nothing to report in regard to our responsibility to 
specifically address the following items in the other information and to report as 
uncorrected material misstatements of the other information where we conclude 
that those items meet the following conditions:

 — Fair, balanced and understandable, set out on page 109 – the statement given 
by the Directors that they consider the Annual Report and financial statements 
taken as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the 
information necessary for shareholders to assess the Group’s performance, 
business model and strategy, is materially inconsistent with our knowledge 
obtained in the audit; or

 — Audit Committee reporting set out on page 83 to 87 – the section describing 
the work of the Audit Committee does not appropriately address matters 
communicated by us to the Audit Committee; or

 — Directors’ statement of compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code 
set out on page 69 – the parts of the Directors’ statement required under the 
Listing Rules relating to the Company’s compliance with the UK Corporate 
Governance Code containing provisions specified for review by the auditor in 
accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.10R(2) do not properly disclose a departure 
from a relevant provision of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent 
company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not 
identified material misstatements in the Strategic report or the Directors’ report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which 
the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

 — proper accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or 
returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not 
visited by us; or

 — the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ remuneration report to 
be audited are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

 — we have not received all the information and explanations we require for 

our audit

Opinion on other matters, as agreed in our Engagement Letter
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

 — The part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited has been properly 
prepared in accordance with the basis of preparation as described therein

 — The information given in the Strategic report and Governance report is 

consistent with the financial statements

 — The information about internal control and risk management systems in 

relation to financial reporting processes and about share capital structures is 
consistent with the financial statements

 — The information about the Company’s corporate governance code and 

practices and about its administrative, management and supervisory bodies 
and their committees complies with rules 7.2.2, 7.2.3 and 7.2.7 of the FCA Rules

Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 
109, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements 
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal 
control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of 
financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to 
fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing 
the Group and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern, 
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going 
concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate 
the Group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic 
alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 
statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due 
to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that 
an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material 
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and 
are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably 
be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of 
these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements 
is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/
auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance 
with Article 113A of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and our engagement letter 
dated 21 November 2017. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might 
state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them 
in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted 
by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the 
Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this 
report or for the opinions we have formed.

Colin Brown
for and on behalf of Ernst & Young LLP
London
25 February 2020

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Revenue
Cost of sales

Gross profit
Selling, general and administration expenses
Exceptional items and certain re-measurements
Other operating income
Other operating expenses

Operating profit/(loss)
Finance income
Finance expense
Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures

Profit/(loss) before tax
Income tax (expense)/credit

Net profit/(loss)

Attributable to:
Petrofac Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests

Earnings/(loss) per share (US cents)
Basic
Diluted

Business
 performance1
US$m

Exceptional 
items and certain 
re-measurements 
US$m

Notes

3
5a

5b
6
5e
5f

7
7
17

8a

13

9
9

5,530
(4,909)

621
(228)
–
27
(11)

409
13
(58)
17

381
(112)

269

276
(7)

269

82.1
80.4

–
–

–
–
(189)
–
–

(189)
–
–
–

(189)
(14)

(203)

(203)
–

(203)

(60.4)
(59.1)

Reported
2019
US$m

5,530
(4,909)

Business
 performance1
US$m

5,829
(5,110)

621
(228)
(189)
27
(11)

220
13
(58)
17

192
(126)

66

73
(7)

66

21.7
21.3

719
(216)
–
22
(10)

515
14
(81)
15

463
(113)

350

353
(3)

350

104.4
102.3

Exceptional
items and certain
re-measurements
US$m

–
–

–
–
(356)
–
–

(356)
–
–
–

(356)
67

(289)

(289)
–

(289)

(85.5)
(83.7)

Reported
2018
US$m

5,829
(5,110)

719
(216)
(356)
22
(10)

159
14
(81)
15

107
(46)

61

64
(3)

61

18.9
18.6

1  This measurement is shown by the Group as a means of measuring underlying business performance; see note 2 and Appendix A on page 174.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Reported net profit

Other comprehensive income/(loss) to be reclassified to consolidated income statement  
in subsequent periods
Net changes in fair value of derivatives and financial assets designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency translation (losses)/gains

Other comprehensive loss to be reclassified to consolidated income statement in subsequent periods

Other comprehensive income/(loss) reclassified to consolidated income statement
Net gains on maturity of cash flow hedges recycled in the year

Other comprehensive loss reclassified to consolidated income statement

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Attributable to:
Petrofac Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests 

Notes

2019 
US$m

66

2018
US$m

61

26
26

26

13

(2)
(13)

(15)

–

–

51

58
(7)

51

(24)
17

(7)

(3)

(3)

51

53
(2)

51

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 DECEMBER 2019

Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Investments in associates and joint ventures
Other financial assets
Contract assets
Deferred consideration
Deferred tax assets

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Related party receivables
Other financial assets
Income tax receivable
Cash and short-term deposits

Assets held for sale

Total assets

Equity and liabilities 
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Capital redemption reserve
Employee Benefit Trust shares
Other reserves
Retained earnings

Equity attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Non-current liabilities 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Provisions
Other financial liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Other financial liabilities
Income tax payable
Accrued contract expenses
Provisions

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

Total liabilities 

Total equity and liabilities

Notes

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

12
14
16
17
18
21
11b
8c

19
20
21
32
18

22

15

23
23
23
24
26

13

27
28
18
8c

29
21
27
18

28

15

398
99
66
38
316
–
61
50

1,028

17
1,102
2,064
1
135
4
1,025

4,348
600

4,948

5,976

7
4
11
(110)
84
637

633
281

914

599
189
315
37

1,140

1,075
273
411
166
231
1,599
47

3,802
120

3,922

5,062

5,976

685
73
56
30
406
40
61
126

1,477

21
1,431
1,998
1
144
8
726

4,329
–

4,329

5,806

7
4
11
(107)
95
697

707
302

1,009

376
243
341
43

1,003

962
504
260
139
244
1,645
40

3,794
–

3,794

4,797

5,806

The consolidated financial statements on pages 118 to 173 were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 February 2020 and signed on its behalf by Alastair Cochran 
– Chief Financial Officer.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Operating activities 
Profit before tax
Exceptional items and certain re-measurements

Profit before tax, exceptional items and certain re-measurements
Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax, exceptional items and certain re-measurements to net cash flows:
Depreciation, amortisation and write-offs
Expected credit loss allowance recognised
Share-based payments
Difference between other long-term employment benefits paid and amounts recognised in the consolidated  
income statement
Net finance expense
Net movement to provision for onerous contracts and other provisions
Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures
Net other non-cash items

Working capital adjustments:
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Other current financial assets
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities
Accrued contract expenses

Net other non-current items

Cash generated from operations
Restructuring, redundancy, migration costs and other exceptional items paid
Net income taxes paid

Net cash flows generated from operating activities

Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Payments for intangible assets
Acquisition of subsidiary
Dividends received from associates and joint ventures
Net loans (paid to)/repaid by associates and joint ventures
Disposal costs paid/proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries, including receipt against contingent consideration
Advance received 
Interest received

Net cash flows (used in)/generated from investing activities

Financing activities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings, net of debt acquisition cost
Repayment of interest-bearing loans, borrowings and lease liabilities
Interest paid
Amounts received from non-controlling interest
Purchase of Company’s shares by Employee Benefit Trust
Dividends paid

Net cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Net foreign exchange difference
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

Notes

6

5a, 5b
20, 21
5c

28
7
28
17

18

16
11a
17
17

15

18
18

24

22

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m*

192
189

381

133
16
18

7
45
(10)
(17)
4

577

1
35
(184)
27
161
(231)
12

398
1

399
(28)
(133)

238

(62)
(30)
(21)
11
(2)
(9)
12
37
5

(59)

1,390
(1,157)
(51)
10
(33)
(129)

30

209
–
705

914

107
356

463

141
1
17

7
67
15
(15)
(3)

693

(17)
(23)
316
11
(103)
121
(320)

678
3

681
(24)
(104)

553

(90)
(8)
–
11
13
152
130
–
5

213

1,858
(2,833)
(69)
224
(44)
(128)

(992)

(226)
(5)
936

705

*  Re-presented due to reclassification of interest paid of US$69m for the year ended 31 December 2018, previously reported within operating activity to financing activity as this presentation provides better 

comparability with Petrofac’s peer group and more faithfully represents the nature of the item in accordance with IAS 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’; consequently, net cash flows generated from operating activities 
increased by US$69m and net cash flows used in financing activities increased by US$69m.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders

Issued 
share 
capital 
US$m

 Share 
premium 
US$m

Capital 
redemption 
reserve 
US$m

Employee 
Benefit Trust
 shares1
 US$m 
(note 24)

Other 
reserves 
US$m 
(note 26)

Retained 
earnings 
US$m

Balance at 1 January 2019

Reported net profit/(loss)
Other comprehensive loss

Total comprehensive(loss)/income

Purchase of Company’s shares by 
Employee Benefit Trust (note 24)
Issue of Company’s shares by 
Employee Benefit Trust (note 24)
Transfer to share-based payments 
reserve for Deferred Bonus Share 
Plan Invested Shares (note 25)
Credit to equity for share-based 
payments charge (note 25)
Dividends (note 10 and note 13)

Balance at 31 December 2019

7

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

7

4

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

4

11

(107)

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–
–

–

(33)

30

–

–
–

11

(110)

95

–
(15)

(15)

–

(26)

12

18
–

84

Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders

Issued 
share 
capital 
US$m

 Share 
premium 
US$m

Capital 
redemption 
reserve 
US$m

Employee 
Benefit Trust
 shares1
 US$m 
(note 24)

Other 
reserves 
US$m 
(note 26)

Balance at 1 January 2018

Reported net profit/(loss)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income

Total comprehensive (loss)/income

Purchase of Company’s shares by 
Employee Benefit Trust (note 24)
Issue of Company’s shares by 
Employee Benefit Trust (note 24)
Transfer to share-based payments 
reserve for Deferred Bonus Share 
Plan Invested Shares (note 25)
Credit to equity for share-based 
payments charge (note 25)
Income tax on share-based  
payments reserve
Recognised on disposal of 49% 
non-controlling interest of the 
Group’s operations in Mexico 
(note 11b)
Dividends (note 10 and note 13)

Balance at 31 December 2018

1  Shares held by Petrofac Employee Benefit Trust. 

7

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

7

4

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

4

11

(102)

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

11

–
–

–

(44)

39

–

–

–

–
–

(107)

110

–
(11)

(11)

–

(34)

15

17

(2)

–
–

95

697

73
–

73

–

(4)

–

–
(129)

637

Retained 
earnings 
US$m

766

64
–

64

–

(5)

–

–

–

–
(128)

697

Non- 
controlling 
interests 
US$m

302

(7)
–

(7)

–

–

–

–
(14)

281

Non- 
controlling 
interests 
US$m

39

(3)
1

(2)

–

–

–

–

–

Total 
equity
US$m

1,009

66
(15)

51

(33)

–

12

18
(143)

914

Total 
equity 
US$m

835

61
(10)

51

(44)

–

15

17

(2)

266
(1)

302

266
(129)

1,009

Total 
US$m

707

73
(15)

58

(33)

–

12

18
(129)

633

Total 
US$m

796

64
(11)

53

(44)

–

15

17

(2)

–
(128)

707

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

1 Corporate information
Petrofac Limited (the “Company”) is a limited liability company registered and 
domiciled in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and is the holding 
company for the international group of Petrofac subsidiaries. Petrofac Limited and 
its subsidiaries at 31 December 2019 comprise the Petrofac Group (the “Group”). 
Information on the Group’s subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements is 
contained in note 34 to these consolidated financial statements. Information on 
the Group’s related party transactions is provided in note 32. The Group’s 
principal activity is the provision of services to the oil and gas production and 
processing industry. 

The Group’s financial statements (the “consolidated financial statements”) for 
the year ended 31 December 2019 were authorised for issue in accordance with 
a resolution of the Board of Directors on 25 February 2020. The Company’s 
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019 are shown on 
pages 179 to 194.

Leases previously accounted for as operating leases 
The Group applied IFRS 16 retrospectively, using the modified retrospective 
method, to contracts that were previously identified as operating leases in 
accordance with IAS 17 and IFRIC 4. Comparative information was not restated. 
The Group applied IFRS 16 to all non-cancellable leases except for those with 
low-value assets or with a lease term of 12 months or less containing no purchase 
options. Under this method, the Group measured the lease liability at the present 
value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee’s incremental 
borrowing rate at the date of initial application. A right-of-use asset was 
recognised within the property, plant and equipment line item of the consolidated 
balance sheet at an amount equal to the lease liability, subject to adjustments for 
prepaid or accrued lease payments, provision for onerous operating leases and 
rent-free periods relating to such leases recognised in the consolidated balance 
sheet immediately before the date of initial application. On adoption of IFRS 16, 
these adjustments to the right-of use asset comprised a provision for onerous 
operating leases of US$12m and rent-free period adjustment of US$9m.

2 Summary of significant accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and applicable requirements of Jersey law.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost 
basis, except for derivative financial instruments, financial assets measured at fair 
value through profit and loss, and deferred consideration that has been measured 
at fair value. The consolidated financial statements are presented in United 
States dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest million (“US$m”), unless 
otherwise stated.

2.2 Presentation of results
The Group uses Alternative Performance Measures (“APMs”) when assessing and 
discussing the Group’s financial performance, financial position and cash flows 
that are not defined or specified under IFRS. The Group uses these APMs, which 
are not considered to be a substitute for or superior to IFRS measures, to provide 
stakeholders with additional useful information by adjusting for exceptional items 
and certain re-measurements which impact upon IFRS measures or, by defining 
new measures, to aid the understanding of the Group’s financial performance, 
financial position and cash flows (refer to note 6 and Appendix A on page 174 
for details). 

2.3 Adoption of new financial reporting standards, amendments and 
interpretations
Effective new financial reporting standards
The Group adopted IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ and IFRIC 23 ‘Uncertainty over Income 
Tax Treatments’ on 1 January 2019. The nature and effect of the changes are 
described below.

IFRS 16 ‘Leases’
IFRS 16 replaced IAS 17 ‘Leases’, IFRIC 4 ‘Determining whether an Arrangement 
contains a Lease’, SIC-15 ‘Operating Leases – Incentives’ and SIC-27 ‘Evaluating 
the Substance of Transactions involving the Legal Form of a Lease’ for annual 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. IFRS 16 sets out the principles for 
the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and requires 
lessees to account for most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with 
corresponding right-of-use assets.

The application of IFRS 16 at 1 January 2019, had no impact on the opening 
reserves but impacted the following consolidated balance sheet line items:

Property, plant and equipment
Other financial assets

Total non-current assets

Other financial assets

Total current assets

Total assets

Other financial liabilities
Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables
Other financial liabilities
Provisions

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Impact 
US$m

47
10

57

7

7

64

65
(9)

56

(9)
20
(3)

8

64

Leases previously classified as finance leases
The Group did not change the initial carrying amounts of recognised assets and 
liabilities at the date of initial application for leases previously classified as finance 
leases (i.e. the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities equal the lease assets and 
liabilities recognised under IAS 17). The requirements of IFRS 16 were applied to 
these leases from 1 January 2019.

Refer to note 12 and note 30 for specific lease disclosures.

Nature of the effect of adoption of IFRS 16
The Group has lease contracts for various items of property, plant and 
equipment. Before the adoption of IFRS 16, the Group, as lessee, classified each 
of its leases at the inception date as either a finance lease or an operating lease. 
A lease was classified as a finance lease if it transferred substantially all the risks 
and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset to the Group; otherwise 
it was classified as an operating lease. Finance leases were capitalised at the 
commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased asset 
or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments 
were apportioned between interest (recognised as a finance expense in the 
consolidated income statement) and a reduction of the lease liability using the 
effective interest rate method. In an operating lease, the leased asset was not 
capitalised, and the lease payments were recognised either in the cost of sales 
or selling, general and administration expenses line items of the consolidated 
income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
CONTINUED

2 Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Upon adoption of IFRS 16, the Group, as a lessee, applied a single recognition 
and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases 
(i.e. lease term of 12 months or less and containing no purchase options) and 
leases of low-value assets (i.e. below US$5,000). The Group recognised lease 
liabilities for making lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right 
to use the underlying assets.

IFRIC 23 ‘Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments’
The interpretation addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax 
treatments involve uncertainty that affects the application of IAS 12 ‘Income 
Taxes’. It does not apply to taxes or levies outside the scope of IAS 12, nor 
does it specifically include requirements relating to interest and penalties 
associated with uncertain tax treatments. The interpretation specifically 
addresses the following:

As at 1 January 2019:

 — For leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17, right-of-use 
assets of US$47m were recognised within the property, plant and equipment 
line item of the consolidated balance sheet

 — For leases that were previously classified as finance leases under IAS 17, 

previously included within oil and gas facilities and plant and equipment which 
form part of the property, plant and equipment line item of the consolidated 
balance sheet, the carrying amount of the lease assets at the date of initial 
application was US$128m. This was the same carrying amount of the right-of-
use assets measured applying IAS 17 immediately before that date

 — For leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17, lease 

liabilities of US$85m were recognised within other financial liabilities line items 
of the consolidated balance sheet (non-current US$65m and current US$20m). 
The lease liability of US$85m at the date of initial application included a 70% 
gross up of US$17m on such liabilities, which was recognised within the other 
financial assets line items of the consolidated balance sheet (non-current 
US$10m and current US$7m), representing amounts due from joint operation 
partners. This adjustment was necessary as the Group is required to recognise 
100% of the lease liability in the consolidated balance sheet to reflect the legal 
position of the Group as the contracting counterparty for such leases

 — For leases that were previously classified as finance leases under IAS 17, 
the carrying amounts of the lease liability of US$451m at the date of initial 
application were the carrying amounts of the lease liability immediately 
before that date measured applying IAS 17. The lease liability of US$451m 
at the date of initial application included 70% gross up of US$313m on such 
liabilities, which was recognised within the other financial assets line items of 
the consolidated balance sheet (non-current US$237m and current US$76m), 
representing amounts due from joint operation partners, to reflect the legal 
position of the Group as the contracting counterparty for such leases

 — For leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17, onerous 

operating lease provisions of US$12m, included within the provisions line item 
of the consolidated balance sheet (non-current US$9m and current US$3m), 
and rent-free period adjustment of US$9m, included within trade and other 
payables line item of the consolidated balance sheet, relating to such leases 
recognised in the consolidated balance sheet immediately before the date of 
initial application were adjusted against the right-of-use asset

For the year ended 31 December 2019:

 — Depreciation expense in the consolidated income statement increased by 

US$13m for leases previously classified as operating leases compared with the 
year ended 31 December 2018

 — Finance expense in the consolidated income statement increased by US$4m 
for leases previously classified as operating leases compared with the year 
ended 31 December 2018

 — Lease expense recognised in the cost of sales and selling, general and 

administration expenses line items of the consolidated income statement 
reduced by US$16m

 — Cash outflows from operating activities decreased by US$15m and cash 

outflows from financing activities increased by the same amount

The new accounting policies of the Group upon adoption of IFRS 16 are set out 
on pages 129 and 130.

 — Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately

 — The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments 

by taxation authorities

 — How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax 

losses, unused tax credits and tax rates

 — How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances

The Group determines whether to consider each uncertain tax treatment 
separately or together with one or more other uncertain tax treatments and uses 
the approach that better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty.

The Group applies significant judgement in identifying uncertainties over income 
tax treatments. Since the Group operates in a complex multinational environment, 
it assessed whether the interpretation had an impact on its consolidated 
financial statements.

Upon adoption of the interpretation, the Group considered whether it has 
any uncertain tax positions, particularly those relating to transfer pricing. 
The Company’s and the subsidiaries’ tax filings in different jurisdictions include 
deductions related to transfer pricing and the taxation authorities may challenge 
those tax treatments. The Group determined, based on its tax compliance and 
transfer pricing study, that it is probable that its tax treatments (including those for 
the subsidiaries) will be accepted by the taxation authorities. The interpretation 
did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

2.4 Financial reporting standards, amendments and interpretations issued 
but not yet effective
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that 
are not mandatory for the 31 December 2019 reporting period and have not been 
early adopted by the Group. These standards, except amendments to IFRS 3 
‘Definition of a Business’ that apply prospectively to transactions or other events 
that occur on or after the date of first application, are not expected to have a 
material impact on the Group in the current or future reporting periods and on 
foreseeable future transactions and are therefore not presented.

Amendments to IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’: definition of a business
In October 2018, the International Accounting Standards Board issued 
amendments to the definition of a business in IFRS 3. The amendments are 
intended to assist entities to determine whether a transaction should be 
accounted for as a business combination or as an asset acquisition.

IFRS 3 continues to adopt a market participant’s perspective to determine 
whether an acquired set of activities and assets is a business. The amendments: 
clarify the minimum requirements for a business; remove the assessment of 
whether market participants are capable of replacing any missing elements; add 
guidance to help entities assess whether an acquired process is substantive; 
narrow the definitions of a business and of outputs; and introduce an optional fair 
value concentration test.

The amendments to IFRS 3 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2020 and apply prospectively. Earlier application 
is permitted.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSince the amendments apply prospectively to transactions or other events that 
occur on or after the date of first application and the Group does not intend to 
apply the amendment early, the Group will not be affected by these amendments 
on the date of transition.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate 
consideration transferred and the fair value of the net assets acquired together 
with the amount recognised for non-controlling interests, and any previous 
interest held.

2.5 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of 
Petrofac Limited (the “Company”) and entities controlled by the Company 
(its subsidiaries) as at 31 December 2019. Control is achieved when the Group 
is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the 
investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over 
the investee.

Generally, there is a presumption that a voting rights majority results in control. 
To support this presumption, and when the Group has less than a majority of the 
voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and 
circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:

 — Contractual arrangements with the other vote holders of the investee

 — Rights arising from other contractual arrangements

 — Voting rights and potential voting rights of the Group

The Group re-assesses whether it controls an investee if facts and circumstances 
indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control. 
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over 
the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. 
Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of 
during the reporting period are included in the consolidated statement of other 
comprehensive income from the date the Group gains control until the date the 
Group ceases control of the subsidiary.

Net profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income 
(“OCI”) are attributed to Petrofac Limited shareholders and to non-controlling 
interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a 
deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial 
statements of subsidiaries to align their accounting policies with the Group’s 
accounting policies.

All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated 
on consolidation.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, 
is accounted for as an equity transaction.

If the Group ceases to control a subsidiary, it derecognises the related assets 
(including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling interest and other components of 
equity while any resultant gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income 
statement. Any investment retained is recognised at fair value.

Business combinations and goodwill
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost 
of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, 
which is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-
controlling interests in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group 
elects whether to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree at fair 
value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. 
All transaction costs associated with business combinations are charged to the 
consolidated income statement in the reporting period of such combination.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and 
liabilities assumed for appropriate classification in accordance with the 
contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the 
acquisition date. 

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised 
at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as equity 
is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. 
Contingent consideration, classified as a liability that is a financial instrument 
and within the scope of IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’, is measured at fair value 
with the changes in fair value recognised in the consolidated income statement in 
accordance with IFRS 9.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated 
impairment losses. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
may be impaired.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-
generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the 
combination. Each unit or units to which goodwill is allocated represents the 
lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal 
management purposes and is not larger than an operating segment determined in 
accordance with IFRS 8 ‘Operating Segments’.

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-
generating units to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount 
of the cash-generating units is less than the carrying amount of the cash-
generating units and related goodwill, an impairment charge is recognised in the 
consolidated income statement.

Investment in associates and joint ventures
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. 
Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating 
policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over 
those policies.

The considerations made in determining significant influence or joint control are 
similar to those considerations applied to determine control over subsidiaries.

Associates and joint ventures
The Group’s investments in its associates and joint ventures are accounted for 
using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment in an associate 
or a joint venture is initially recognised at cost. The carrying amount of the 
investment is adjusted to recognise changes in the Group’s share of net assets of 
the associate or joint venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to the 
associate or joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the investment and 
is not tested for impairment separately.

The consolidated income statement reflects the Group’s share of the net profits 
of the associate or joint venture. Any change in other comprehensive income 
(“OCI”) of those investees is presented as part of the Group’s consolidated 
statement of other comprehensive income. In addition, when there has been 
a change recognised directly in the equity of the associate or joint venture, the 
Group recognises its share of any changes, when applicable, in the consolidated 
statement of changes in equity.

The Group’s share of net profit or loss of associates and joint ventures is 
presented separately in the consolidated income statement outside operating 
profit/(loss) and represents profit or loss after tax and non-controlling interests.

Any unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group 
and associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s 
ownership interest in these associates and joint ventures.

The financial statements of the associates and joint ventures are prepared for the 
same reporting period as the Group. When necessary, adjustments are made to 
align the accounting policies with those of the Group.

At the end of each reporting period, the Group determines whether there 
is objective evidence that its investment in its associates or joint ventures 
are impaired. If there is such evidence, the Group calculates the amount of 
impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or 
joint venture and its carrying amount and recognises any impairment loss as an 
exceptional item in the consolidated income statement.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
CONTINUED

2 Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Upon loss of significant influence over an associate or joint control over a joint 
venture, the Group measures and recognises any retained investment at fair 
value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate or joint 
venture upon loss of significant influence or joint control and the fair value 
of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in the 
consolidated income statement.

Joint operations
The Group’s interests in joint operations are recognised in relation to its interest 
in a joint operation’s:

 — Assets, including its share of any assets held jointly

 — Liabilities, including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly

 — Revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint operation

 — Share of the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation

 — Expenses, including its share of any expenses incurred jointly

Under joint operations, the Group’s share of revenue earned and expenses 
incurred are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Assets controlled 
and liabilities incurred by the Group are recognised in the consolidated 
balance sheet.

Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars 
(“US$m”), which is also the Company’s functional currency.

Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items 
included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that 
functional currency. Functional currency is defined as the currency of the primary 
economic environment in which the entity operates. The Group uses the direct 
method of consolidation and on disposal of a foreign operation, the gain or loss 
that is reclassified to net profit or loss reflects the amount that arises from using 
this method.

Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group’s entities 
at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date the transaction 
first qualifies for recognition.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at 
the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date.

Differences arising on the settlement or translation of monetary items are 
recognised in other operating income or other operating expenses line items, 
as appropriate, of the consolidated income statement.

Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are 
translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions.

Group subsidiaries
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of subsidiaries with non-United States 
dollars functional currencies are translated into United States dollars at the 
rate of exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their income statements 
are translated at monthly average rates. The exchange differences arising on 
translation for consolidation are recognised in the consolidated statement of 
other comprehensive income. On disposal of a subsidiary with non-United States 
dollars functional currency, the component of the consolidated statement of 
other comprehensive income relating to currency translation is recognised in the 
consolidated income statement.

2.6 Significant accounting judgements and estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management 
to make judgements and estimates that effect the reported amounts of 
revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures. 
Uncertainty about these judgements and estimates could result in outcomes 
that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities 
effected in the next reporting period or in the longer-term.

Judgements
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has 
made the following judgements, apart from those involving estimations (see page 
127), which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the 
consolidated financial statements:

Significant judgements associated with revenue recognition
 — Revenue recognition on fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction 
contracts: the Group measures progress and recognises revenue on fixed-
price engineering, procurement and construction contracts using the input 
method, based on the actual cost of work performed at the end of the 
reporting period as a percentage of the estimated total contract costs at 
completion. The Group considers the input method to faithfully depict the 
Group’s performance in transferring control of goods and services to the 
customer and provides meaningful information in respect of progress towards 
the satisfaction of performance obligations on its contracts

 — In the early stages of contract completion, the outcome of a contract generally 
cannot be estimated reliably. The Group has established a threshold where 
contract revenues are recognised only to the extent of costs incurred to 
reflect this uncertainty. This threshold has been applied by the Group using 
a rebuttable presumption that contracts below 15% completion cannot yet 
be estimated reliably, however judgement may be applied to deviate from 
this threshold dependent upon an objective evaluation of operational and 
contractual risks, e.g. taking into account contract value, duration, geography, 
complexities involved in the execution of the contract, past experience with the 
customer and risk mitigations

 — Management applies certain judgements associated with recognition and 

non-recognition of variable consideration, e.g. assessed variation orders and 
liquidated damages. The factors considered when determining whether to 
recognise variable consideration, together with the associated estimation 
uncertainty, are discussed below under section ‘Estimation uncertainty’

 — Revenue recognition on consortium contracts: the Group recognises its 

share of revenue and profit from contracts executed as part of a consortium 
in accordance with the agreed consortium contractual arrangement. 
In selecting the appropriate accounting treatment, the main consideration is 
the determination of whether the joint arrangement is a joint operation or joint 
venture (though not directly related to revenue recognition, this judgement has 
a material impact on presentation in the consolidated income statement) in 
accordance with IFRS 11 ‘Joint Arrangements’

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSignificant judgements associated with contingent liabilities and provisions
Management applies significant judgements in determining whether it has a 
possible obligation to disclose a contingent liability or a probable obligation to 
recognise a provision in the consolidated financial statements. Management, 
in certain instances, takes into consideration legal advice from its legal counsel 
and external legal advisors as well as independent, external specialist advice, 
to determine the probability of an outflow of resources embodying economic 
benefits that will be required to settle the obligation, if determined. Typically, the 
contingent liabilities include pending legal cases with regulatory authorities and/
or third parties.

Significant judgements associated with classifying assets held for sale and 
presenting discontinued operations
Non-current assets or disposal groups are classified as held for sale when 
the management believes that it is highly probable that the carrying amount 
of the asset will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather 
than through continuing use and the non-current assets or disposal group are 
available for immediate sale in their present condition. There is also judgement 
required to determine whether a disposal meets the criteria to be presented as 
a discontinued operation, in particular whether it represents a separate major 
line of business or geographic area of operation. On 19 September 2019, the 
Group signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Perenco (Oil and 
Gas) International Limited (“Perenco”) to dispose of the remaining 51% ownership 
interest relating to the Group’s operations in Mexico. Consequently, at the end of 
the reporting period all assets and liabilities relating to the disposal group were 
reclassified to assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for 
sale line items of the consolidated balance sheet. The business performance 
net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders associated with the 
Group’s operations in Mexico of US$3m represented 1% of the Group’s business 
performance net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders. This was 
not considered material by management and accordingly the disposal was not 
presented as a discontinued operation.

Estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation 
uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of 
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next reporting period are discussed below:

Fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contracts 
 — Recognition of assessed variation orders pending customer approval (“AVOs”): 
an AVO is a management estimated right of payment due from the customer 
resulting for a customer instructed change in the contractual scope of work or 
for the reimbursement of costs not included in the contract price. The Group 
recognises revenues and profit from AVOs using the expected value approach 
to assess/re-assess AVOs at contract inception and at each reporting 
date where it is considered highly probable that a significant reversal in the 
amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the uncertainty 
associated with the AVO is subsequently resolved. In performing the 
assessment, management considers the likelihood of such settlement being 
made by reference to the contract, independent, external specialist advice, 
customer communications, past experience with the customer and other forms 
of documentary evidence. At 31 December 2019, contract assets line item in 
the consolidated balance sheet included AVOs of US$341m (2018: US$235m); 
see note 21

 — Liquidated damages (“LDs”): LDs are contractual penalties applied by 

the customer, normally relating to failure of the contractor to meet agreed 
performance and progress outcomes. The Group estimates the application of 
LDs at contract inception using the expected value approach and recognises 
an associated amount as a reduction to contract revenue. The Group 
assesses/re-assesses its exposure to LD application at each reporting date, 
where the customer has the contractual right to apply LDs and where it is 
highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue 
recognised will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the LD is 
subsequently resolved. This requires a deterministic probability assessment of 

the monetary amount of LDs liable, which involves a number of management 
judgements and estimates (e.g. contractual position with the customer, 
negotiations with the customer specifically relating to extension of time (“EoT”), 
past experience with the customer, etc.), regarding the amounts to recognise in 
contract accounting. During 2019, liquidated damages amounting to US$16m 
were recognised as a reduction to estimate at completion revenue that resulted 
in a reduction of US$10m to the Group’s revenue recognised during the year 
(2018: US$nil) through the application of contract progress. This estimate will 
impact revenues and contract assets or contract liabilities. 
To the extent assessed variation orders pending customer approval are 
reflected in the transaction price (or excluded from estimate at completion 
contract revenue in the case of liquidated damages) are not resolved in 
the Group’s favour, there could be reductions in, or reversals of, previously 
recognised revenue

 — Estimate at completion contract costs: at the end of the reporting period the 
Group is required to estimate costs at completion on fixed-price contracts, 
based on the work to be performed beyond the reporting period. This involves 
an objective evaluation of project progress against the delivery schedule, 
evaluation of work to be performed and the associated risks and costs to fully 
deliver the contract to the customer. Estimating contract cost at completion 
also involves recognising an onerous contract provision in accordance with IAS 
37 ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets’ for future losses 
on contracts where it is considered probable that contract costs are likely to 
exceed revenues at contract completion. This estimate will impact revenues, 
cost of sales, contract assets and contract liabilities. The carrying amount 
of onerous contract provisions at 31 December 2019 was US$6m (2018: 
US$18m); see note 28

Income tax and deferred tax
 — Income tax: Group entities are routinely subject to tax audits and assessments, 
including processes whereby tax return filings are discussed and agreed with 
the relevant tax authorities. Whilst the ultimate outcome of such tax audits 
and discussions cannot be determined with certainty, management estimates 
the uncertain tax treatments for jurisdictions where there is a probable future 
outflow, based on the applicable law and regulations, historic outcomes of 
similar audits and discussions, independent, external specialist advice and 
consideration of the progress on, and nature of, current discussions with 
the tax authority concerned. Where management determines that a greater 
than 50% probability exists that the tax authorities would accept the position 
taken in the tax return, amounts are recognised in the consolidated financial 
statements on that basis. Where the amount of tax payable or recoverable 
is uncertain, the Group recognises a liability or asset based on either: 
management’s judgement of the most likely outcome; or, when there is a 
wide range of possible outcomes, a probability weighted average approach. 
The ultimate outcome following resolution of such audits and assessments 
may be materially higher or lower than the amounts recognised. Upon adoption 
of IFRIC 23 ‘Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments’, the Group considered 
whether it has any uncertain tax positions, particularly those relating to 
transfer pricing. The Group’s subsidiaries’ tax filings in different jurisdictions 
include deductions related to transfer pricing and the taxation authorities 
may challenge those tax treatments. The Group determined, based on its tax 
compliance and transfer pricing study, that it is probable that its tax treatments 
(including those for the subsidiaries) will be accepted by taxation authorities. 
IFRIC 23 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements 
of the Group. The carrying amount of uncertain tax treatments (“UTTs”), 
recognised within income tax payable line item of the consolidated balance 
sheet at 31 December 2019, was US$139m (2018: US$119m)

 — Deferred tax assets: the Group recognises deferred tax assets on all applicable 
temporary differences where it is probable that the tax assets estimated are 
realised and future taxable profits will be available for utilisation. This requires 
management to make estimates concerning future taxable profits and the 
recoverability of recognised deferred tax asset balances. The carrying amount 
of deferred tax assets at 31 December 2019 was US$50m (2018: US$126m)

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Contingent and deferred consideration measured at fair value through profit  
or loss
 — Recoverable amount of net assets relating to the Group’s operations in 

Mexico, including contingent consideration arising from the disposal (note 
15): the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities held for sale in relation 
to Group’s operations in Mexico was US$480m at 31 December 2019. 
Contingent consideration receivable associated with the 49% disposal of 
Group’s operations in Mexico was US$42m (2018: US$42m). The Group 
has estimated the fair value less cost of disposal, including contingent 
consideration, for both the 49% disposal transaction in 2018 and the 
anticipated 51% disposal transaction announced in 2019. There remains 
considerable uncertainty concerning the timing and outcome of the contingent 
consideration receivable where the pay-out conditions are based on 
migrations of the Production Enhancement Contracts (“PECs”) to other forms 
of contract, the terms achieved in those future migrations, and the outcome of 
future field developments. Management has therefore considered alternative 
scenarios to estimate the recoverability of the contingent consideration, 
including but not limited to the impact of delay in migration or renegotiation 
to another form of contract. This was a significant accounting estimate made 
by management to determine the fair value of the contingent consideration 
at 31 December 2019. A fair value loss and/or impairment of up to US$108m 
would be recognised in the consolidated income statement, in the next 
reporting period or in the longer-term, if the actual outcome of the migration or 
commercial negotiation is less favourable than management’s current estimate 
(see note 15 for disclosures associated with the sale and purchase agreement 
signed during 2019 to dispose of the remaining 51% interest in the Group’s 
Mexican operations)

 — Block PM304 oil and gas asset in Malaysia had a carrying amount of US$150m 
(2018: US$234m). The recoverable amount, which was based on fair value 
less cost of disposal, was lower than the asset’s carrying amount, resulting in 
a post-tax impairment charge of US$86m (2018: US$nil) in the period (note 6). 
The Group’s fair value less cost of disposal estimate includes an assessment 
of future field performance, the likelihood of a license extension beyond 2026 
and future oil price assumptions

 — Recoverable amount of deferred consideration relating to disposal of JSD6000 
installation vessel (the “vessel”): the deferred consideration relating to disposal 
of the vessel, representing a contractual right to the Group, was recognised 
as a non-current asset in the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred 
consideration was initially measured and recognised at fair value and will 
be subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss with any fair 
value re-measurement being separately reported in the consolidated income 
statement. The fair value of the deferred consideration, with management’s 
current involvement and recent discussions with the Group’s partner in the 
construction of the vessel, is based on the assumption that the Group’s 
partner has the continued intent and the required capabilities to complete 
the construction and commissioning of the vessel within the due timeframe. 
The recoverable amount is also subject to change based on changes in the 
market value of similar specification deep-water vessels. At the end of each 
reporting period, management reviews its estimate to assess the ability of 
the Group’s partner to complete the construction and commissioning of the 
vessel and under such circumstances that may impair the Group’s partner’s 
ability to complete these activities, a fair value loss would be recognised in the 
consolidated income statement, in the next reporting period or in the longer-
term; see note 11b

2.7 Significant accounting policies
Revenue from contracts with customers
The Group’s principal activity is the provision of services to the oil and gas 
production and processing industry. Revenue from contracts with customers 
is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the 
customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group 
expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Group 
has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements, 
because it typically controls the goods or services before transferring them to 
the customer. 

The Group provides warranties to customers with assurance that the related 
product will function as the parties intended because it complies with agreed-
upon specifications. The Group does not provide warranties as a service, 
in addition to the assurance that the product complies with agreed-upon 
specifications, in its contracts with customers. As such, the Group expects 
that such warranties will be assurance-type warranties which will continue 
to be accounted for under IAS 37 ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 
Contingent Assets’.

Engineering & Construction (E&C)
For fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contracts, the Group 
measures progress and recognises revenue using the input method. This method 
is based on the actual cost of work performed, as a percentage of the estimate 
at completion cost at the end of the reporting period, once the outcome of a 
contract can be estimated reliably.

The services provided under the fixed-price engineering, procurement and 
construction contract are satisfied over time rather than at a point in time, since 
the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by 
the Group. 

Fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contracts contain 
distinct goods and services, but these are not distinct in the context of the 
contract and are therefore combined into a single performance obligation. 
At contract inception the management generally considers the following factors 
to determine whether the contract contains a single performance obligation or 
multiple performance obligations:

 — It provides a significant service of integrating the goods or services with 

other goods or services promised in the contract into a bundle of goods or 
services that represent the combined output or outputs for which the customer 
has contracted

 — One or more of the goods or services significantly modifies or customises, or 
are significantly modified or customised by, one or more of the other goods or 
services promised in the contract

 — The goods or services are highly interdependent or highly interrelated

Contract modifications, e.g. variation orders (including those pending customer 
approval and customer claims), are generally not distinct from the existing 
contracts due to the significant integration service provided in the context of the 
contract and are accounted for as a modification of the existing contract and 
performance obligation, with a cumulative catch-up adjustment to revenue.

For material contract modifications, based on assessment of the following 
factors, management evaluates whether it is necessary to recognise such 
contract modification as a separate contract:

 — The scope of the contract increases because of the addition of promised 

goods or services that are distinct; and

 — The price of the contract increases by an amount of consideration that 

reflects the Group’s stand-alone selling prices of the additional promised 
goods or services and any appropriate adjustments to that price to reflect 
the circumstances of the particular contract

Variable consideration, e.g. variation orders (including those pending customer 
approval and customer claims), liquidated damages and incentive payments are 
assessed/re-assessed using:

 — the expected value approach (i.e. the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a 

range of possible consideration amounts); or

 — most likely outcome method (i.e. the single most likely outcome of the contract, 

the most likely amount may be an appropriate estimate of the amount of 
variable consideration if the contract has only two possible outcomes for 
example the Group either achieves a performance bonus or does not)

as appropriate, at contract inception and at the end of each reporting period 
where it is considered highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of 
cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the uncertainty associated 
with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. 

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settlement being made by reference to the contract, anticipated performance 
on the contract, third-party expert opinions, customer communications, past 
experience with the customer and other forms of documentary evidence. 

Revenues from cost-plus-fee contracts and reimbursable contracts are 
recognised using the input method for measuring progress towards complete 
satisfaction of the performance obligation.

An onerous contract provision is recognised where the unavoidable costs 
of meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits 
expected to be received under it. 

Advance payments received from customers for fixed-price engineering, 
procurement and construction contracts are structured primarily for reasons other 
than the provision of finance to the Group (e.g. mobilisation costs), and they do 
not provide customers with an alternative to pay in arrears. In addition, the length 
of time between when the customer settles the amount to which the Group has 
an unconditional right to payment and the Group transfers goods and services to 
the customer is relatively short. Therefore, the Group has concluded that there is 
not a significant financing component within such contracts. Currently, the Group 
does not have any contracts where payments by a customer are over several 
years after the Group has transferred goods and services to the customer; if such 
cases arise in future, the transaction price for such contracts will be determined 
by discounting the amount of promised consideration using an appropriate 
discount rate.

Engineering & Production Services (EPS)
The Group’s contracts with customers for the provision of reimbursable 
engineering and production services include distinct performance obligations 
based on the assessment that the service is capable of being distinct both 
individually and within the context of the contract. The services are satisfied over 
time given that the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits 
provided by the Group, using the input method for measuring progress towards 
complete satisfaction of the performance obligation.

Variable consideration, e.g. incentive payments and performance bonuses, will 
be estimated at contract inception and at the end of each reporting period using 
the single most likely amount approach, where the outcome is expected to be 
binary and where it is considered highly probable that a significant reversal in the 
amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the uncertainty 
associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. 

Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognised using the input method, 
measured by milestones completed or earned value once the outcome of a 
contract can be estimated reliably. In the early stages of contract completion, 
when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenues 
are recognised only to the extent of costs incurred that are expected to 
be recoverable.

The Group does not generally receive advances from customers for its 
reimbursable engineering and production services contracts. If advances 
are received, these will only be short term. In such cases the Group applies 
the practical expedient provided in IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers’, and will not adjust the promised amount of the consideration for the 
effects of a significant financing component in the contracts, where the Group 
expects at contract inception that the period between the Group transfer of a 
promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that 
good or service will be one year or less. Therefore, for short-term advances, the 
Group will not account for a financing component even if it is a significant amount.

Integrated Energy Services (IES)
Production Enhancement Contracts (PECs)
Revenue from PECs is recognised based on the volume of hydrocarbons 
produced in the period and the agreed tariff and the reimbursement arrangement 
for costs incurred.

Equity Upstream Investments
Oil and gas revenues comprise the Group’s share of sales from the sale of 
hydrocarbons from the Group’s Equity Upstream Investments, when control has 
been passed to the buyer, i.e. the last outlet flange of the loading facility from 
where the goods are exported to the customer.

Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and accumulated impairment charges. Cost comprises the purchase 
price or construction cost and any costs directly attributable to making that asset 
capable of operating as intended. The purchase price or construction cost is 
the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other consideration given to 
acquire the asset. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis, other than on 
oil and gas assets, over the period as follows:

Oil and gas assets (see below)

on a field-by-field basis

Oil and gas facilities

Plant and equipment

8 to 10 years (or lease term if shorter)

3 to 25 years (or lease term if shorter)

Buildings and leasehold improvements

3 to 20 years (or lease term if shorter)

Office furniture and equipment

2 to 4 years (or lease term if shorter)

Vehicles

3 to 5 years (or lease term if shorter)

Oil and gas assets are depreciated, on a field-by-field basis, using the unit-of-
production method based on entitlement to proven and probable reserves, taking 
account of estimated future development expenditure relating to those reserves.

Each asset’s estimated useful life, residual value and method of depreciation 
are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate at the end of the reporting period. 
No depreciation is charged on land or assets under construction.

The carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised 
on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. 
The gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an item of property, plant and 
equipment is included in the other operating income line item in the consolidated 
income statement when the asset is derecognised.

In accordance with IFRS 16 ‘Leases’, the Group has elected to present the right-
of-use assets within property, plant and equipment line item of the consolidated 
balance sheet, at the commencement date of the lease (i.e. the date at which 
the underlying asset is available for use). The right-of-use assets is presented 
within the same asset category as that within which the corresponding underlying 
assets would be presented if they were owned. The disaggregated information for 
right-of-use asset presented within property, plant and equipment line item of the 
consolidated balance sheet is disclosed in note 12.

Set out below are the new accounting policies of the Group associated with right-
of-use assets and lease liabilities upon adoption of IFRS 16.

Leases
The Group assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, 
a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified 
asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

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Right-of-use assets
The Group recognises right-of-use assets, within property, plant and equipment 
line item of the consolidated balance sheet, at the commencement date of the 
lease (i.e. the date at which the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use 
assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment 
losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-
of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct 
costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date 
less any lease incentives received.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of 
the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets. If ownership of the 
right-of-use asset transfers to the Group at the end of the lease term or the cost 
reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the 
estimated useful life of the asset.

Right-of-use assets are subject to the same impairment requirements as those 
applicable to property, plant and equipment, see accounting policies associated 
with Impairment of non-current assets on page 131.

Lease liabilities
At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities 
measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. 
The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, 
variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts 
expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also 
include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised 
by the Group and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term 
reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, if the interest rate implicit in 
the lease is not readily determinable, the Group uses the incremental borrowing 
rate, defined as the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow over 
a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset 
of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment, at 
the lease commencement date.

After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to 
reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. 
In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a 
modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease 
payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.

The Group’s lease liabilities are included in other financial liabilities line items of 
the consolidated balance sheet, see note 18. 

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term 
leases of property, plant and equipment (i.e. those leases that have a lease 
term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain 
a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition 
exemption to leases of property, plant and equipment that are considered of low 
value (i.e. below US$5,000). Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of 
low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the 
lease term in cost of sales or selling, general and administration expenses line 
items of the consolidated income statement.

If the lease contract is cancellable by both lessee and lessor with no or 
insignificant penalty then the lease contract is considered to be cancellable, 
since the requirement under IFRS 16 for enforceability of the contract is not met, 
therefore, such lease is recognised as a short-term lease. The decision taken had 
no material impact on the consolidated financial statements; refer to note 30 for 
amounts recognised in the consolidated income statement associated with the 
short-term and low-value asset leases.

The Group makes certain judgements in determining the lease term for 
contracts that is or contains a lease:

 — The Group determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the 

lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it 
is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to 
terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised 

 — The Group has the option to renew the lease term for some of its leases. 

The Group applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to 
exercise the option to renew. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create 
an economic incentive for it to exercise the renewal. After the commencement 
date, the Group reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event 
or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability 
to exercise (or not to exercise) the option to renew (e.g. a change in 
business strategy)

 — The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based 

on the substance of the arrangement at inception date and whether the 
fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or 
assets or the arrangement conveys the right to use the asset

Oil and gas intangible assets
Evaluation expenditures
Expenditure directly associated with evaluation (or appraisal) activities is 
capitalised as an intangible oil and gas asset. Such costs include the costs 
of acquiring an interest, appraisal well drilling costs, payments to contractors 
and an appropriate share of directly attributable overheads incurred during the 
evaluation phase. For such appraisal activity, which may require drilling of further 
wells, costs continue to be recognised as an asset whilst related hydrocarbons 
are considered capable of commercial development. Such costs are subject to 
technical, commercial and management review to confirm the continued intent to 
develop, or otherwise extract value. When this is no longer the case, the costs are 
written-off in the consolidated income statement. When such assets are declared 
part of a commercial development, related costs are transferred to property, plant 
and equipment. All intangible oil and gas assets are assessed for any impairment 
prior to transfer and any impairment charge is recognised in the consolidated 
income statement.

Non-oil and gas intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are initially measured 
at cost, being their fair values at the date of acquisition, and are recognised 
separately from goodwill where the asset is separable or arises from a contractual 
or other legal right and its fair value can be measured reliably. After initial 
recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation 
and accumulated impairment charges.

Intangible assets with a finite life are amortised over their useful economic life 
using a straight-line method unless a better method reflecting the pattern in 
which the asset’s future economic benefits are expected to be consumed can 
be determined. The amortisation charge of intangible assets is included in the 
cost of sales or selling, general and administration expenses line items of the 
consolidated income statement. The expected useful lives of assets are reviewed 
on an annual basis. Any change in the useful life or pattern of consumption 
of the intangible asset is treated as a change in accounting estimate and is 
accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation period or method. 
Intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever there is an indication that 
the asset may be impaired.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsEnterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) and digital system intangibles
Development cost associated with ERP and digital system intangibles is carried 
at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment. 
Amortisation of the asset begins when development is complete, and the asset is 
available for use. The useful life of the ERP system when it is available for use is 
estimated to be 4 to 7 years. Amortisation is included in the selling, general and 
administration expenses line item of the consolidated income statement. 

Impairment of non-current assets (excluding goodwill)
At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, 
plant and equipment and intangible assets to assess whether there is an 
indication that those assets may be impaired. If any such indication exists, 
the Group makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s 
recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and 
its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows 
attributable to the asset are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money 
and the risks specific to the asset. Fair value less costs of disposal is based on 
the risk-adjusted discounted cash flow models. A post-tax discount rate is used in 
such calculations. The Group uses pre-tax discount rate to discount pre-tax cash 
flows and post-tax discount rate to discount post-tax cash flows.

If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying 
amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable 
amount. An impairment charge is recognised immediately in the consolidated 
income statement.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the 
asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so 
that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that 
would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the 
asset in prior reporting periods. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised 
immediately in the consolidated income statement.

Trade receivables
A trade receivable represents the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that 
is unconditional (i.e. only the passage of time is required before payment of the 
consideration is due). Refer to accounting policies of financial assets on pages 
132 and 133. 

Contract assets and contract liabilities
Contract assets
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services 
transferred to the customer. If the Group performs by transferring goods or 
services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before 
payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that 
is conditional.

Fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contracts are presented 
in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:

 — For each contract, the revenue recognised at the contract’s measure of 

progress using input method, after deducting the progress payments received 
or receivable from the customers, is presented within the contract assets line 
item in the consolidated balance sheet as work in progress. The amounts 
recognised as work in progress are adjusted for any expected credit loss 
allowance using the probability of default of the counter party. The probability 
of default data for the counter party is sourced from a third-party provider

Contract liabilities
A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer 
for which the Group has received consideration (or an amount of consideration 
is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Group 
transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognised 
when the payment is made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier). 
Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Group performs under 
the contract.

Fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contracts are presented 
in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:

 — Where the payments received or receivable for any contract exceed 

revenue recognised, the excess is presented within the contract liabilities 
line item in the consolidated balance sheet as billings in excess of cost and 
estimated earnings 

Fair value measurement
The Group measures financial instruments, such as derivatives, and contingent 
consideration receivable at fair value at each reporting date. Fair value related 
disclosures for financial instruments are disclosed in note 18.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to 
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the 
measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption 
that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

 — In the principal market for the asset or liability; or

 — In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the 

asset or liability

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that 
market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that 
market participants act in their economic best interest.

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market 
participant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest 
and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset 
in its highest and best use.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances 
and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value, maximising the use 
of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the 
consolidated financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, 
described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the 
fair value measurement as a whole:

 — Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial 

assets or liabilities

 — Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are 

observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly 
(i.e. derived from prices)

 — Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable 

market data (unobservable inputs)

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the consolidated financial 
statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have 
occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based 
on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a 
whole) at the end of each reporting period.

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of 
assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the 
asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.

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Financial assets and financial liabilities
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one 
entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are classified at initial recognition, as subsequently measured at 
amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), fair value 
through profit or loss, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an 
effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial 
assets not recorded at fair value, transaction costs that are attributable to the 
acquisition of the financial asset.

The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial 
asset’s contractual cash flow characteristics and the Group’s business model 
for managing them. With the exception of trade receivables that do not contain 
a significant financing component, the Group initially measures a financial asset 
at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit 
or loss, transaction costs. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant 
financing component are measured at the transaction price determined under 
IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’.

In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortised cost, it 
needs to give rise to cash flows that are ‘solely payments of principal and interest’ 
(“SPPI”) on the principal amount outstanding. This assessment is referred to as 
the SPPI test and is performed at an instrument level.

The Group’s business model for managing financial assets refers to how it 
manages its financial assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model 
determines whether cash flows will result from collecting contractual cash flows, 
selling the financial assets, or both.

Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in the 
following categories:

 — Amortised cost

 — Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Amortised cost
This category is the most relevant to the Group and generally applies to trade 
and other receivables, receivable from joint operation partners for leases, 
deferred consideration receivable and advances relating to provision for 
decommissioning liability. The Group measures financial assets at amortised 
cost if both of the following conditions are met:

 — The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold 

financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and

 — The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to 

cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal 
amount outstanding

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the 
effective interest rate (‘EIR’) method and are subject to impairment. Gains and 
losses are recognised in the consolidated income statement when the asset is 
derecognised, modified or impaired.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held 
for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value 
through profit or loss, or financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at 
fair value. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired 
for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Derivatives, including 
separated embedded derivatives, are also classified as held for trading unless 
they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Financial assets at 
fair value through profit or loss are carried in the consolidated balance sheet 
at fair value with net changes in fair value recognised in the consolidated 
income statement. 

Pánuco contingent consideration, contingent consideration arising from disposal 
of the Group’s operations in Mexico and contingent consideration receivable from 
Ithaca Energy UK Ltd, were recognised as financial assets at fair value through 
profit or loss within the other financial assets line items of the consolidated 
balance sheet.

The negative fair value change of US$37m (2018: US$43m) relating to Pánuco 
contingent consideration was recognised as an exceptional item in the 
consolidated income statement (note 6). 

The fair value changes to undesignated forward currency contracts are reported 
within the other operating income/expenses line item in the consolidated 
income statement. 

Impairment of financial assets
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (“ECLs”) for all 
financial assets not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on 
the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the 
contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted 
at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash 
flows will include, if any, cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit 
enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.

For other financial assets measured at amortised cost, ECLs are recognised 
in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant 
increase in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit 
losses that result from default events that are possible within the next 12 months 
(a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a 
significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is 
required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure, 
irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL). There was no significant 
increase in the credit risk for such financial assets since the initial recognition.

For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified 
approach in calculating ECLs (a lifetime ECL). Therefore, the Group does not track 
changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime 
ECLs at each reporting date. An impairment analysis by each operating segment 
is performed at each reporting date subject to the Group’s established policies 
and procedures. Engineering & Construction and Integrated Energy Services 
operating segments that involve low population of high-value receivables apply 
the probability of default data relating to each individual counterparty to calculate 
expected credit loss allowance at each reporting date. The probability of default 
data for the counterparty is sourced from a third-party provider.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsEngineering & Production Services operating segment involves high population 
of low-value receivables and applies a provision matrix to measure expected 
credit losses. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of 
various customer segments with similar loss patterns. The expected credit loss 
calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money 
and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting 
date about past events, current conditions and where possible, forecasts of 
future economic conditions. The amount of ECLs are sensitive to changes in 
circumstances and of forecast economic conditions. The Group’s historical 
credit loss experience and forecast of economic conditions may also not be 
representative of a customer’s actual default in the future.

The Group considers a financial asset to be in default when internal or external 
information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding 
contractual amounts in full. A financial asset is written off only when there is no 
reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows, based on the 
contractual position agreed with the customer, contract close-out negotiations 
and objective evidence of the customer’s inability to pay. 

Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair 
value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives 
designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of 
loans and borrowings and trade and other payables, net of directly attributable 
transaction costs.

The Group’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and 
borrowings including bank overdrafts, derivative financial instruments and 
lease liabilities.

Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial liabilities are classified in 
the following categories:

 — Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 — Financial liabilities at amortised cost (loans and borrowings) 

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities 
held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair 
value through profit or loss.

Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for 
the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes 
derivative financial instruments entered by the Group that are not designated as 
hedging instruments in hedge relationships. Separated embedded derivatives 
are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective 
hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the consolidated 
income statement.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit 
or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, only if the criteria in IFRS 9 
‘Financial Instruments’ are satisfied. The contingent consideration payable related 
to the acquisition of W&W Energy Services was designated as a financial liability 
measured at fair value through profit or loss (see note 11a).

Financial liabilities at amortised cost (loans and borrowings)
This category generally applies to interest-bearing loans and borrowings (note 27) 
and lease liabilities (note 18). After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings and lease liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost 
using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in the other operating 
income/expenses line item in the consolidated income statement when the 
liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process.

Amortised cost is calculated by considering any discount or premium 
on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. 
The EIR amortisation is included as finance expense in the consolidated 
income statement.

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset) is 
derecognised where:

 — The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired

 — The Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has 

assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party 
under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; or

 — The Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and 
either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or 
(b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of 
the asset, but has transferred control of the asset

Financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is 
discharged or cancelled or expires.

If an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender, on 
substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially 
modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the 
original liability and the recognition of a new liability such that the difference in 
the respective carrying amounts together with any costs or fees incurred are 
recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Derivative financial instruments and hedging
The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as forward currency 
contracts and oil price collars and forward contracts to hedge its risks 
associated with foreign currency and oil price fluctuations. Such derivative 
financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a 
derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. 
Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities 
when the fair value is negative.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not 
qualify for hedge accounting are taken to the consolidated income statement.

The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current 
forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair 
value of oil price collar contracts is determined by reference to market values for 
similar instruments.

For the purposes of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as:

 — Fair value hedges when hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a 

recognised asset or liability; or

 — Cash flow hedges when hedging the exposure to variability in cash flows that 
is either attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognised asset or 
liability or a highly probable forecast transaction

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsEquity awards cancelled, e.g. in case of good leavers, are treated as vested 
immediately on the date of cancellation, and any expense not recognised 
for the award at that date is immediately recognised in the consolidated 
income statement.

Income taxes
Income tax expense represents the sum of current income tax and deferred tax.

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are 
measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation 
authorities. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated 
income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are 
taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never 
taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax 
rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax is recognised on all temporary differences at the balance sheet 
date between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial 
statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable 
profit, with the following exceptions:

 — Where the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or 
of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination that at 
the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss

 — In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in 

subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, where the timing of reversal of the 
temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and

 — Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that 
a taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary 
differences and carried forward tax credits or tax losses can be utilised

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet 
date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable 
profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax assets to be utilised. 
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and 
are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit 
will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured on an undiscounted basis at the 
tax rates that are expected to apply when the asset is realised or the liability is 
settled, based on tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the 
balance sheet date.

Current and deferred tax is charged or credited directly to other comprehensive 
income or equity if it relates to items that are credited or charged to, respectively, 
other comprehensive income or equity. Otherwise, income tax is recognised in 
the consolidated income statement.

2 Summary of significant accounting policies continued
The Group formally designates and documents the relationship between the 
hedging instrument and the hedged item at the inception of the transaction, 
as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various 
hedge transactions. The documentation also includes identification of the 
hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of risk being 
hedged and how the Group will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in 
offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged item’s fair value or cash flows 
attributable to the hedged risk. The Group also documents its assessment, both 
at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are 
used in the hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair 
values or cash flows of the hedged items.

The treatment of gains and losses arising from revaluing derivatives designated 
as hedging instruments depends on the nature of the hedging relationship, 
as follows:

Cash flow hedges
For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging 
instrument is recognised directly in the consolidated statement of other 
comprehensive income in net unrealised gains/(losses) on derivatives, while 
the ineffective portion is recognised in the consolidated income statement. 
Amounts taken to other comprehensive income are transferred to the 
consolidated income statement when the hedged transaction affects the 
consolidated income statement.

If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without 
replacement or rollover, or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, any 
cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income 
remains separately in equity until the forecast transaction occurs and affects 
the consolidated income statement. When a forecast transaction is no 
longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in 
other comprehensive income is immediately transferred to the consolidated 
income statement.

Share-based payments
Employees (including Directors) of the Group receive remuneration in the form 
of share-based payment, whereby employees render services in exchange for 
shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’).

Equity-settled transactions
The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference 
to the fair value at the date on which they are granted.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised in the cost of sales or selling, 
general and administration expenses line items in the consolidated income 
statement, together with a corresponding increase in other reserves line item in 
the consolidated balance sheet, over the period in which the relevant employees 
become entitled to the award (the ‘vesting period’). The cumulative expense 
recognised for equity-settled transactions at the end of the reporting period until 
the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and 
the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately 
vest. The charge or credit to the consolidated income statement for a period 
represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised from the beginning 
to the end of the reporting period.

No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because non-
market performance and/or service conditions have not been met. Where awards 
include a market or non-vesting condition, the transactions are treated as vested 
irrespective of whether the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided 
that all other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.

134

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts3 Revenue from contracts with customers

Rendering of services
Sale of crude oil and gas

2019  

US$m

5,389
141

5,530

2018  

US$m

5,613
216

5,829

Included in revenue from rendering of services are Engineering & Construction and Engineering & Production Services revenue of a “pass-through” nature with zero or 
low margins amounting to US$301m (2018: US$366m).

Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group’s revenue from contracts with customers:

Geographical markets
Kuwait
Oman
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Turkey
Russia
Iraq
Germany
Algeria
Malaysia
Mexico
India
Singapore
Tunisia
Thailand
Netherlands
Bahrain
Others

Total revenue from contracts with customers

Type of goods or service
Fixed price
Reimbursable
Sale of crude oil and gas

Total revenue from contracts with customers

Customer type
Government
Non-government

Total revenue from contracts with customers

Timing of revenue recognition
Services transferred over time
Goods transferred at a point in time

Total revenue from contracts with customers

Engineering &
Construction
US$m

Engineering & 
Production 
Services 
US$m

Integrated 
Energy 
Services 
US$m

834
1,366
379
–
511
261
210
145
60
202
34
–
278
–
–
159
28
–
1

4,468

4,281
187
–

4,468

3,210
1,258

4,468

4,468
–

4,468

5
18
–
531
22
3
5
180
–
1
14
–
–
4
–
14
1
24
45

867

38
829
–

867

160
707

867

867
–

867

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
70
103
–
13
–
9
–
–
–

195

–
54
141

195

112
83

195

54
141

195

Engineering &
Construction
US$m*

Engineering & 
Production 
Services
US$m*

Integrated 
Energy Services 
US$m

1,648
922
794
2
380
237
232
7
199
156
54
–
68
–
–
5
–
–
–

4,704

4,315
389
–

4,704

3,599
1,105

4,704

4,704
–

4,704

3
17
–
515
22
1
4
204
–
–
17
1
–
–
3
15
–
20
21

 843

41
802
–

 843

88
755

843

843
–

843

–
–
–
58
–
–
–
–
–
–
42
101
–
48
28
5
–
–
–

282

–
66
 216

282

101
181

282

66
216

282

2019
US$m

839
1,384
379
531
533
264
215
325
60
203
118
103
278
17
–
182
29
24
46

5,530

4,319
1,070
141

5,530

3,482
2,048

5,530

5,389
141

5,530

2018
US$m

1,651
939
794
575
402
238
236
211
199
156
113
102
68
48
31
25
–
20
21

5,829

4,356
1,257
216

5,829

3,788
2,041

5,829

5,613
216

5,829

*  Restated, since on 1 January 2019, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCm) line of business was reorganised and consequently revenue of US$626m was reclassified from 

the Engineering & Production Services (EPS) operating segment to the Engineering & Construction (E&C) operating segment to reflect reclassification of internally reported lines of business.

Revenue disclosed in the above tables is based on where the customer is located. Revenue representing greater than 10% of Group revenue arose from one customer 
amounting to US$796m in the Engineering & Construction operating segment (2018: two customers, US$2,199m in the Engineering & Construction operating segment).

135

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts3 Revenue from contracts with customers continued
The transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations (unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied) as at the end of each reporting period is as follows:

Within one year
More than one year

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m

Engineering & 
Production 
Services 
US$m

3,790
1,876

5,666

719
1,017

1,736

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m
Restated*

Engineering & 
Production 
Services 
US$m
Restated*

4,535
3,462

7,997

810
763

1,573

2019 
US$m

4,509
2,893

7,402

2018
US$m
Restated

5,345
4,225

9,570

*  Restated, since on 1 January 2019, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCm) line of business was reorganised and consequently remaining performance obligations of US$740m were 

reclassified from the Engineering & Production Services (EPS) operating segment to the Engineering & Construction (E&C) operating segment to reflect reclassification of internally reported lines of business.

4 Segment information
The Group organisational structure comprises the following three operating segments:

 — Engineering & Construction (E&C), which provides fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction project execution services and reimbursable engineering, 

procurement and construction management services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry 

 — Engineering & Production Services (EPS), which mainly includes reimbursable engineering and production services activities to the oil and gas industry

 — Integrated Energy Services (IES), which is focused on delivering value from the existing asset portfolio 

The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) regularly reviews the performance of the operating segments to make decisions about resource allocations and to assess 
financial performance. Finance expense and income arising from borrowings and cash balances, which are not directly attributable to individual operating segments, 
are allocated to Corporate. In addition, certain shareholder services related costs, intra-group financing and consolidation adjustments are managed at Corporate and 
are not allocated to operating segments.

The Group’s financial performance presented below also separately identifies the effect of exceptional items and certain remeasurements to provide users of the 
consolidated financial statements with a clear and consistent presentation of the underlying business performance of the Group; refer to note 6 and appendix A on 
page 174 for details.

On 1 January 2019, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCm) line of business was reorganised and subsequently reclassified from the 
EPS operating segment to the E&C operating segment to reflect reclassification of internally reported lines of business. Consequently, revenue of US$626m, net profit 
attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders of US$53m, EBITDA of US$70m and remaining performance obligations of US$740m were reclassified from the EPS 
operating segment to the E&C operating segment for the year ended 31 December 2018. The EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2019 is also affected as a result 
of adoption of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ at 1 January 2019; see note 2 and 30 for details. 

The following tables represent revenue and profit/(loss) information relating to the Group’s operating segments for the year ended 31 December 2019 and the restated 
comparative information for the year ended 31 December 2018.

Year ended 31 December 2019

Revenue
External sales
Inter-segment sales

Total revenue

Operating profit/(loss)
Finance income
Finance expense
Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures

Profit/(loss) before tax
Income tax (expense)/credit

Net profit/(loss) after tax
Non-controlling interests

Net profit/(loss) for the year attributable 
to Petrofac Limited shareholders

EBITDA

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m

Engineering & 
Production 
Services  
US$m

Integrated  
Energy  
Services  
US$m

Corporate & 
others  
US$m

Consolidation 
adjustments & 
eliminations 
US$m

Business 
performance 
US$m

Exceptional 
items and 
certain re-
measurements 
US$m

4,468
7

4,475

367
–
(2)
–

365
(97)

268
10

278

412

867
22

889

43
2
(2)
1

44
(12)

32
–

32

51

195
–

195

9
6
(12)
16

19
(4)

15
(3)

12

99

–
–

–

(10)
5
(42)
–

(47)
1

(46)
–

(46)

(3)

–
(29)

(29)

5,530
–

5,530

–
–
–
–

–
–

–
–

–

–

409
13
(58)
17

381
(112)

269
7

276

559

–
–

–

(189)
–
–
–

(189)
(14)

(203)
–

(203)

Reported  
US$m

5,530
–

5,530

220
13
(58)
17

192
(126)

66
7

73

136

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsOther segment information
Capital expenditures:
Property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Intangible assets (note 16)

Charges:
Depreciation (note 12)
Amortisation and write-off (note 16)
Exceptional items and certain re-measurements, pre-tax (note 6)
Other long-term employment benefits (note 28)
Share-based payments (note 25)

Year ended 31 December 2018 – restated

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m

Engineering & 
Production 
Services 
US$m

Integrated 
Energy 
Services 
US$m

Corporate & 
others 
US$m

Consolidation 
adjustments & 
eliminations 
US$m

19
–

45
–
14
22
12

4
–

7
–
2
2
2

27
–

72
2
158
–
1

3
31

6
1
15
1
3

–
–

–
–
–
–
–

Engineering & 
Construction
US$m*

Engineering & 
Production 
Services 
US$m*

Integrated 
Energy 
Services 
US$m

Corporate & 
others
US$m

Consolidation 
adjustments & 
eliminations 
US$m

Business 
performance 
US$m

Exceptional 
items and 
certain re-
measurements 
US$m

Revenue
External sales
Inter-segment sales

Total revenue

Operating profit/(loss)
Finance income
Finance expense
Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures

Profit/(loss) before tax
Income tax (expense)/credit

Net profit/(loss) after tax
Non-controlling interests

Net profit/(loss) for the year attributable 
to Petrofac Limited shareholders

EBITDA

4,704
9

4,713

419
–
–
–

419
(85)

334
4

338

458

843
10

853

62
–
(4)
–

58
(13)

45
(2)

43

68

282
–

282

51
8
(16)
15

58
(20)

38
1

39

160

–
–

–

(17)
6
(61)
–

(72)
5

(67)
–

(67)

(15)

–
(19)

(19)

5,829
–

5,829

–
–
–
–

–
–

–
–

–

–

515
14
(81)
15

463
(113)

350
3

353

671

–
–

–

(356)
–
–
–

(356)
67

(289)
–

(289)

Total 
US$m

53
31

130
3
189
25
18

Reported 
US$m

5,829
–

5,829

159
14
(81)
15

107
(46)

61
3

64

*   Restated, since on 1 January 2019, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction management (EPCm) line of business was reorganised and consequently revenue of US$626m, net profit attributable to Petrofac 
Limited shareholders of US$53m and EBITDA of US$70m was reclassified from the Engineering & Production Services (EPS) operating segment to the Engineering & Construction (E&C) operating segment to reflect 
reclassification of internally reported lines of business.

Other segment information
Capital expenditures:
Property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Intangible assets (note 16)

Charges:
Depreciation (note 12)
Amortisation and write-off (note 16)
Exceptional items and certain re-measurements, pre-tax (note 6)
Other long-term employment benefits (note 28)
Share-based payments (note 25)

Engineering & 
Construction 
US$m

Engineering & 
Production 
Services 
US$m

Integrated 
Energy 
Services 
US$m

Corporate & 
others 
US$m

Consolidation 
adjustments & 
eliminations 
US$m

14
–

39
–
8
19
13

3
–

5
1
24
1
1

43
–

94
–
302
–
1

4
7

2
–
22
1
2

–
–

–
–
–
–
–

Total 
US$m

64
7

140
1
356
21
17

Geographical segments
The following tables present selected non-current assets by geographical segments for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018.

As at 31 December 2019

Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Goodwill (note 14)
Intangible oil and gas assets (note 16)
Other intangible assets (note 16)

Malaysia US$m

United Arab 
Emirates
US$m

United 
Kingdom US$m

India
US$m

Kuwait 
US$m

Oman 
US$m

Other countries 
US$m

Total 
US$m

237
3
17
–

63
29
–
–

49
42
–
43

19
–
–
–

15
–
–
–

5
–
–
–

10
25
–
6

398
99
17
49

137

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts4 Segment information continued
As at 31 December 2018

Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Goodwill (note 14)
Intangible oil and gas assets (note 16)
Other intangible assets (note 16)

Malaysia 
US$m

Mexico 
US$m

United 
Kingdom 
US$m

United Arab 
Emirates 
US$m

Kuwait 
US$m

Oman 
US$m

Other 
countries  
US$m

311
3
43
–

242
–
–
5

21
41
–
8

74
29
–
–

26
–
–
–

4
–
–
–

7
–
–
–

Total 
US$m

685
73
43
13

5 Expenses and income
a. Cost of sales
Included in cost of sales are depreciation charged on property, plant and equipment of US$118m (2018: US$125m), expense associated with forward points and 
ineffective portions on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of US$11m (2018: US$5m). These amounts are an economic hedge of foreign exchange risk but do 
not meet the recognition criteria within IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ and are most appropriately recognised in cost of sales.

b. Selling, general and administration expenses

Staff costs
Depreciation and amortisation (note 12 and note 16)
Expected credit loss allowance (note 20 and note 21) 
Write-off property, plant and equipment (note 12) 
Other operating expenses 

Other operating expenses consist mainly of office related costs, travel, professional services fees and contracting staff costs.

c. Staff costs

Total staff costs: 
Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Defined contribution pension costs 
Other long-term employee benefit costs (note 28) 
Share-based payments costs (note 25) 

2019 
US$m

127
13
16
2
70

228

2019 
US$m

901
32
21
24
18

996

2018 
US$m

134
15
1
1
65

216

2018 
US$m

918
33
17
21
17

1,006

Of the US$996m (2018: US$1,006m) of staff costs shown above, US$869m (2018: US$872m) is included in cost of sales, with US$127m (2018: US$134m) in selling, 
general and administration expenses.

The average number of staff employed by the Group during the year was 11,519 (2018: 11,500).

d. Auditor’s remuneration
The Group paid the following amounts to its auditor in respect of the audit of the financial statements and for other non-prohibited services provided to the Group:

Group audit fee
Audit of subsidiaries’ accounts 
Others

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

2
1
1

4

2
1
1

4

Others include audit related assurance services of US$473,000 (2018: US$437,000) and other non-audit services of US$123,000 (2018: US$241,000).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountse. Other operating income

Foreign exchange gains 
Other income 

2019 
US$m

6
21

27

2018 
US$m

4
18

22

Other income mainly comprised US$5m (2018: US$8m) of forward points relating to undesignated forward currency contracts in the Corporate reporting segment; and 
US$9m (2018: US$3m) of scrap sales mainly relating to three contracts in the Engineering & Construction operating segment.

f. Other operating expenses

Foreign exchange losses 
Other expenses 

6 Exceptional items and certain re-measurements

Impairment of assets
Fair value re-measurements
Losses on disposal (note 11b)
Restructuring and redundancy costs
Onerous leasehold property provisions (note 28)
Other exceptional items

Foreign exchange translation (gains)/losses on deferred tax balances 
Deferred tax impairment
Tax relief on exceptional items and certain re-measurements

Consolidated income statement charge

See note 2 and appendix A on page 174 for further details on APMs

2019 
US$m

6
5

11

2018 
US$m

4
6

10

2019 
US$m

2018 
 US$m

119
37
–
10
–
23

189
(1)
16
(1)

14

203

235
45
28
8
18
22

356
2
–
(69)

(67)

289

Impairment of assets 
On 19 September 2019, the Group signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (‘SPA’) with Perenco (Oil and Gas) International Limited (‘Perenco’) to dispose of the 
remaining 51% ownership interest relating to the Group’s operations in Mexico. Consequently, a pre-tax impairment charge of US$49m (post-tax US$49m), associated 
with the oil and gas assets (note 12) was recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement attributable to the Integrated Energy Services 
operating segment, see note 15 for details (2018: US$156m, post-tax US$111m associated with the Group’s operations in Mexico and US$79m, post-tax US$55m 
associated with Greater Stella Area).

During 2019, the Group reviewed the carrying amount of its Block PM304 oil and gas assets on a fair value less cost of disposal basis (Level 3 of the ‘fair value 
hierarchy’ contained within IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’), which resulted in a pre-tax impairment charge of US$70m (post-tax US$86m) in the Integrated Energy 
Services reporting segment (2018: US$nil). The review involved assessing the field performance; licence extension beyond 2026; robustness of the future development 
plans; appropriateness of oil price assumptions and recoverability of deferred tax asset carrying amount. As a result of this review an impairment of US$16m was 
recognised against deferred tax asset carrying amount. The balance impairment of US$70m was allocated proportionately to property, plant and equipment (US$44m; 
see note 12) and intangible oil and gas assets (US$26m; see note 16). The oil price assumptions used by management were based on forward curve oil prices of US$60 
per barrel for 2020, US$65 per barrel for 2021 and 2022 and a 3% oil price escalation was used for period 2023 and beyond. A 10% decrease in oil prices would result 
in an additional pre-tax impairment charge of US$19m (post-tax US$19m). 

Fair value less costs of disposal is determined by discounting the post-tax cash flows expected to be generated from oil and gas production net of disposal costs 
considering assumptions that market participants would typically use in estimating fair values. Post-tax cash flows are derived from projected production profiles for 
each asset considering forward market commodity prices over the relevant period and, where external forward prices are not available, the Group’s Board-approved 
five-year business planning assumptions were used. As each field has different reservoir characteristics and contractual terms, the post-tax cash flows for each asset 
are calculated using individual economic models, which include assumptions around the amount of recoverable reserves, production costs, life of the field/licence 
period and the selling price of the commodities produced.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts6 Exceptional items and certain re-measurements continued
Fair value re-measurements
At 31 December 2019, management reviewed the carrying amount of the Pánuco contingent consideration and as a result of this review recognised a downward 
fair value movement of US$37m (post-tax US$37m) in the Integrated Energy Services operating segment. The downward fair value adjustment was a significant 
management judgement in response to considerably increased uncertainty concerning the timing and outcome of the Pánuco Production Enhancement Contract 
(PEC) migration to a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and whether the contingent consideration pay out conditions will be achieved. Management considered 
alternative scenarios to assess the recoverability of the Pánuco contingent consideration, including but not limited to the impact of delay in migration or renegotiation of 
the contingent consideration in the event of migration to another form of contract. Based on this assessment, management estimated that the carrying amount of the 
contingent consideration of US$8m (note 18) reflected an expected outcome of a commercial negotiation in respect of migration or an alternative migration. A fair value 
loss would be recognised in the consolidated income statement if the actual outcome of the migration or commercial negotiation is different to management’s current 
expectation (2018: negative fair value movement associated with Pánuco contingent consideration of US$43m, post-tax US$43m and negative fair value movement of 
US$2m, post-tax US$2m related to deferred consideration associated with the disposal of JSD6000 installation vessel).

Restructuring and redundancy costs
Group reorganisation and redundancy costs comprised: Group reorganisation related professional services fees in the Corporate reporting segment of US$4m 
(post-tax US$3m), US$3m (post tax US$3m) in the Engineering & Construction operating segment and US$2m (post-tax US$2m) in the Engineering & Production 
Services operating segment; and staff redundancy costs of US$1m (post-tax US$1m) associated with the Integrated Energy Services operating segment 
(2018: US$8m, post-tax US$8m mainly relating to the Engineering & Production Services operating segment and Integrated Energy Services operating segment).

Other exceptional items
Other exceptional items include: US$11m, post-tax US$11m (2018: US$15m, post-tax US$15m) of SFO related legal and professional fees associated with the 
Corporate reporting segment; US$6m, post-tax US$6m (2018: US$nil) of additional disposal costs associated with the disposal of JSD6000 installation vessel arising 
from a revision to disposal cost estimates during the year; US$5m, post-tax US$5m (2018: US$nil) of current legal provision relating to the Engineering & Construction 
operating segment; and Mexican PEC migration costs of US$1m, post-tax US$1m (2018: US$1m, post-tax US$1m) relating to the Integrated Energy Services 
operating segment.

7 Finance income/(expense)

Finance income
Bank interest 
Unwinding of discount on receivables (note 18 and note 21)

Total finance income 

Finance expense
Group borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Unwinding of discount on non-current contract assets
Unwinding of discount on provisions (note 28)

Total finance expense 

8 Income tax
a. Tax on ordinary activities 
The major components of income tax expense/(credit) are as follows: 

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

5
8

13

(42)
(12)
–
(4)

(58)

5
9

14

(60)
(11)
(4)
(6)

(81)

Current income tax
Current income tax expense
Adjustments in respect of previous years
Deferred tax
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Derecognition of deferred tax previously recognised
Adjustments in respect of previous years

Income tax expense/(credit) reported in the consolidated income statement 

Income tax reported in equity
Deferred tax related to items charged directly to equity
Foreign exchange movements on translation

Income tax expense reported in equity

Exceptional 
items and 
certain re-
measurements 
US$m

Business
 performance1
US$m

Reported 
2019 
US$m 

Business 
 performance1
US$m

Exceptional 
items and 
certain re-
measurements 
US$m

Reported 
2018 
US$m

131
(5)

(19)
2
3

112

1
–

1

(1)
–

–
15
–

14

–
–

–

130
(5)

(19)
17
3

126

1
–

1

112
(3)

8
(3)
(1)

113

2
1

3

–
–

(67)
–
–

(67)

–
–

–

112
(3)

(59)
(3)
(1)

46

2
1

3

1  This measurement is shown by the Group as a means of measuring underlying business performance; see note 2 and appendix A on page 174.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsThe split of the Group’s income tax expense between current and deferred tax varies from year to year depending largely on:

 — the variance between tax provided on the percentage of completion of contracts compared to that paid on accrued income for fixed-price engineering, procurement 

and construction contracts; and 

 — the tax deductions available for expenditure on Production Sharing Contracts (“PSCs”) and Production Enhancement Contracts (“PECs”), which are partially offset 

by the creation of losses.

See note 8c below for the impact on the movements in the year.

b. Reconciliation of total tax expense
A reconciliation between income tax expense and the product of accounting profit multiplied by the Company’s domestic tax rate is as follows:

Profit before tax 
At Jersey’s domestic income tax rate of 0.0% (2018: 0.0%)
Expected tax charge in higher rate jurisdictions 
Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes 
Income not subject to tax 
Adjustments in respect of previous years 
Adjustments in respect of deferred tax previously recognised/unrecognised 
Unrecognised deferred tax 
Other permanent differences 

At the effective income tax rate of 43.0% on reported profit before tax 
(2018: 43.0%) 

Exceptional 
items and 
certain re-
measurements 
US$m

Business
 performance1
 US$m

Reported 
2019 
US$m

Business
 performance1
 US$m

Exceptional 
items and 
certain re-
measurements 
US$m

Reported 
2018 
US$m

381
–
78
30
(6)
(2)
2
9
1

112

(189)
–
(51)
49
–
–
13
4
(1)

14

192
–
27
79
(6)
(2)
15
13
–

126

463
 –
82
13
(2)
(3)
(3)
21
5

 113

(356)
 –
(36)
19
(57)
–
–
4
3

 (67)

107
 –
46
32
(59)
(3)
(3)
25
8

 46

1  This measurement is shown by the Group as a means of measuring underlying business performance; see note 2 and appendix A on page 174.

The Group’s reported effective tax rate on reported profit before tax for the year ended 31 December 2019 was 65.6% (2018: 43.0%).  
The Group’s business performance effective tax rate for the year ended 31 December 2019 was 29.4% (2018: 24.4%). 

A number of factors have impacted the reported effective tax rate, with key drivers being: income not subject to tax and expenditure which is not allowable for tax 
purposes arising on impairment and fair value re-measurements of assets, as well as the impact of losses created during the year for which the realisation against 
future taxable profits is not probable. 

In line with prior years, the reported effective tax rate is also driven by the tax laws in the jurisdictions where the Group operates and generates profits. 

c. Deferred tax
Deferred tax relates to the following:

Deferred tax liabilities 
Accelerated depreciation for tax purposes
Profit recognition
Overseas earnings
Other temporary differences

Gross deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets
Losses available for offset
Decelerated depreciation for tax purposes
Share-based payment plans
Decommissioning
Other temporary differences

Gross deferred tax assets

Net deferred tax asset and income tax expense/(credit)

Of which: 
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities

Consolidated balance sheet

Consolidated income statement

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

2019
US$m

15
30
4
1

50

44
6
1
6
6

63

13

50
37

50
35
10
2

97

117
5
2
25
31

180

83

126
43

(4)
(5)
(6)
(1)

9
(1)
1
2
6

1

2018
US$m

(125)
1
2
(4)

55
(2)
–
14
(4)

(63)

Included within the deferred tax asset are tax losses of US$150m (2018: $384m). This represents the losses which are expected to be utilised based on management’s 
projection of future taxable profits in the jurisdictions in which the losses reside.

The reduction in the deferred tax asset is primarily driven by the reclassification of the Mexican operations to asset held for sale of US$69m (note 15) and does not 
form part of the tax charge/(credit) to the consolidated income statement for the year. In addition, US$7m of deferred tax assets have been derecognised in respect 
of PM304.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts8 Income tax continued
d. Unrecognised tax losses and tax credits
Deferred tax assets are recognised for tax loss carry forwards and tax credits to the extent that the realisation of the related tax benefit through offset against future 
taxable profits is probable. The Group did not recognise gross deferred income tax assets on tax losses of US$1,171m (2018: US$1,061m).

Expiration dates for tax losses 
No later than 2025
No expiration date

Tax credits (no expiration date)

2019
 US$m

–
1,161

1,161
10

1,171

2018
US$m

3
1,046

1,049
12

1,061

During 2019, no previously unrecognised losses were utilised by the Group (2018: US$1m).

9 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders, after adjusting for any dilutive effect, by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, adjusted for the effects of ordinary shares granted under the share-based payment plans which are 
held in the Employee Benefit Trust.

The following reflects the net profit and share data used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share:

Business performance net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders for basic and diluted earnings per share
Reported net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders for basic and diluted earnings per share 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings per share1
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares granted under share-based payment plans

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 
Business performance
Reported
Diluted earnings per share
Business performance
Reported

1  The weighted number of ordinary shares in issue during the year, excludes those held by the Employee Benefit Trust.

2019 
US$m

276
73

2018 
US$m

353
64

2019 Shares 
million

2018 Shares 
million

336
7

343

338
7

345

2019 
US cents

2018
US cents

82.1
21.7

80.4
21.3

104.4
18.9

102.3
18.6

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts10 Dividends paid and proposed

Declared and paid during the year 
Equity dividends on ordinary shares:  
Final dividend for 2017 (US$0.253 per share) 
Interim dividend 2018 (US$0.127 per share)
Final dividend for 2018 (US$0.253 per share) 
Interim dividend 2019 (US$0.127 per share)

Proposed for approval at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) 
(not recognised as a liability as at 31 December)
Equity dividends on ordinary shares:  
Final dividend for 2019: US$0.253 per share (2018: US$0.253 per share)

11 Business combination and disposals 
a. Business combination
The following business combination took place during 2019:

2019
US$m

2018 
US$m

–
–
86
43

129

86
42
–
–

128

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

88

88

Acquisition of W&W Energy Services Inc.
On 29 November 2019, the Group acquired a 100% ownership interest in W&W Energy Services Inc. (“W&W”). W&W is a maintenance, pipeline tie-in and project 
construction services business that will provide the Group an entry into the US Permian basin. The fair value of consideration was US$37m, which comprised cash 
consideration of US$22m and contingent consideration of US$15m, payable over a period of two years from the acquisition date, based on achievement of agreed 
financial performance targets for W&W. The fair value of net assets acquired was US$12m, which resulted in goodwill recognition of US$25m. The acquisition related to 
the Engineering & Production Services operating segment.

The goodwill recognised is deductible for tax purposes and related to the expected future synergies and business opportunities in the new geographies arising from 
the integration of W&W in to the Group. 

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of W&W recognised at the date of acquisition was as follows:

Property, plant and equipment1 (note 12)
Intangible assets (note 16)
Deferred tax assets
Trade and other receivables (note 20)
Cash and short-term deposits

Less:
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Other financial liabilities1
Trade and other payables (note 29)

Net assets acquired

Carrying 
amount
US$m

Fair
value
US$m

6
–
–
10
1

17

(3)
(4)
(4)

(11)

6

6
6
–
10
1

23

(3)
(4)
(4)

(11)

12

1  At the date of acquisition, fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities represented US$2m of right-of-use asset (US$1m land, buildings and leasehold improvements and US$1m plant and equipment) included within 

property, plant and equipment (note 12) and associated lease liabilities of US$2m included within other financial liabilities (note 18).

The intangible asset recognised on acquisition related to customer contracts of W&W. The fair value of the intangible asset was derived using a ten-year cash flows 
associated with such customer contracts, discounted using a pre-tax rate of 11.6%. The intangible asset was estimated to have a useful life of ten years and will be 
amortised on a straight-line basis.

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The contingent consideration payable of US$15m (note 18), calculated using expected value pay-out approach using a discount rate of 11.6% (Level 3 of the ‘fair value 
hierarchy’ contained within IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’), represented management’s best estimate based on the expected financial performance targets that will 
be achieved by W&W, over the two-year evaluation period starting from the acquisition date. The contingent consideration payable at initial recognition is designated 
as a financial liability measured at fair value through profit and loss, with any subsequent fair value movements recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated 
income statement (note 18). A 10% reduction in EBITDA targets would result in a negative fair value change of US$1m and a 100 basis points increase in discount rate 
would result in a negative fair value change of US$156,000.

The cash outflows in the consolidated cash flow statement of US$21m represent cash consideration of US$22m adjusted for cash acquired through the business 
combination of US$1m.

From the date of acquisition, W&W contributed US$7m of revenue and US$436,000 of net profit to the Group. If the above combination had taken place on 1 January 
2019, the Group’s revenue and profit for the year ended 31 December 2019 from W&W would have been US$47m and US$4m respectively.

b. Disposals
The following disposals took place during 2018:

Disposal of oil and gas assets in Tunisia
On 27 June 2018, the Group signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with Perenco Tunisia Oil and Gas Limited to dispose of its oil and gas assets in Tunisia. 
The disposal, which related to the Integrated Energy Services operating segment, was completed on 13 December 2018 and the Group received US$25m cash 
consideration as at that date. Consequently, a loss on disposal of US$4m was recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement (note 6). 

Disposal of Petrofac GSA Holdings
On 26 August 2018, the Group signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Ithaca Energy UK Ltd for the disposal of its wholly owned subsidiary, Petrofac 
GSA Holdings Limited (“GSA”), which owned a 20% interest in the Great Stella Area joint operation and a 25% interest in Petrofac FPF1 Limited, previously classified 
as an investment in associate. The disposal, which related to the Integrated Energy Services operating segment, was completed on 11 December 2018, and a 
loss on disposal of US$16m was recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement (note 6). The fair value of consideration comprised cash 
consideration of US$106m, deferred consideration of US$59m and contingent consideration of US$19m with associated disposal cost of US$1m.

Disposal of 49% non-controlling interest of the Group’s operations in Mexico
See note 15.

Disposal of JSD6000 installation vessel
On 24 April 2018, the Group signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (the ‘Purchaser’), for the disposal of the JSD6000 
installation vessel (the ‘vessel’). The disposal consideration comprised cash consideration of US$167m and deferred consideration of US$63m representing a 10% 
ownership interest in a Special Purpose Vehicle that will own the vessel upon construction and commissioning by the Purchaser. A loss on disposal of US$8m relating 
to the Engineering & Construction operating segment was recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement.

The deferred consideration of US$63m, being a contractual right to the Group, was recognised as a non-current asset in the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred 
consideration was initially measured and recognised at fair value and will subsequently be also measured at fair value with any fair value gain and loss recognised as 
an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement. The fair value of the deferred consideration took into consideration, amongst other factors, an independent 
broker’s valuation of the vessel (a Level 3 measurement of the ‘fair value hierarchy’ contained within IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’). A negative fair value movement 
of US$2m was recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement at the end of the reporting period (note 6) which reduced the deferred 
consideration to US$61m at 31 December 2018. A 10% decrease in the valuation of the vessel would result in a negative fair value change of US$6m.

The fair value of deferred consideration, with management’s current involvement and recent discussions with the Purchaser, assumes that the Purchaser has the intent 
and the required capabilities to complete the construction and commissioning of the vessel within the due timeframe. At each reporting date, management will continue 
to review its judgement to assess the ability of the Purchaser to complete the construction and commissioning of the vessel and under such circumstances that may 
impair the Purchaser’s ability to complete these activities, a fair value loss would be recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts12 Property, plant and equipment

Cost 
At 1 January 2018
Additions
Change in decommissioning estimates (note 28)
Disposals
Transfer from intangible oil and gas assets (note 
16)
Transfers 
Write-off (note 5)
Translation difference

At 1 January 2019 – as previously reported
Right-of-use assets under IFRS 16

At 1 January 2019 – as restated
Additions
Addition on acquisition (note 11a)
Change in decommissioning estimates (note 28)
Disposals
Transfer to intangible assets (note 16)
Transfer to assets held for sale (note 15)
Write-off (note 5)
Translation difference

At 31 December 2019

Depreciation & impairment
At 1 January 2018 
Depreciation charge (note 5a and 5b)
Impairment charge (note 6)
Disposals
Transfers 
Write-off (note 5)
Translation difference

At 1 January 2019
Depreciation charge (note 5a and 5b)
Impairment charge (note 6)
Disposals
Transfer to intangible assets (note 16)
Transfer to assets held for sale (note 15)
Write-off (note 5)
Translation difference

At 31 December 2019

Net carrying amount

At 31 December 2019

At 31 December 2018

Oil and gas 
assets 
US$m

Oil and gas 
facilities 
US$m

Land, buildings 
and leasehold 
improvements 
US$m

Plant and 
equipment 
US$m

Vehicles 
US$m

Office 
furniture and 
equipment 
US$m

Assets 
under 
construction 
US$m

1,354
43
(24)
(336)

12
–
–
–

1,049
–

1,049
25
–
1
–
–
(559)
–
–

516

(575)
(73)
(226)
246
–
–
–

(628)
(49)
(76)
–
–
380
–
–

(373)

143

421

313
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

313
–

313
–
–
–
–
–
–
(133)
–

180

(164)
(19)
–
–
–
–
–

(183)
(19)
(17)
–
–
–
133
–

(86)

94

130

370
8
–
(6)

–
–
–
(1)

371
41

412
25
1
–
–
–
(3)
(3)
2

434

(238)
(32)
–
6
–
–
–

(264)
(42)
–
–
–
1
1
–

(304)

130

 107

41
–
–
(3)

–
2
(1)
(1)

38
–

38
2
2
–
(3)
–
(2)
–
1

38

(34)
(1)
–
3
(1)
1
–

(32)
(1)
–
3
–
–
–
–

(30)

8

6

24
1
–
(2)

–
–
–
–

23
6

29
2
3
–
–
–
(1)
–
–

33

(23)
(1)
–
2
–
–
–

(22)
(4)
–
–
–
–
–
–

(26)

7

1

182
11
–
(8)

–
(2)
–
(5)

178
–

178
15
–
–
(5)
(8)
(5)
–
1

176

(159)
(14)
–
8
1
–
5

(159)
(15)
–
5
4
4
–
–

(161)

15

19

1
1
–
–

–
–
(1)
–

1
–

1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

1

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

1

1

Total 
US$m

2,285
64
(24)
(355)

12
–
(2)
(7)

1,973
47

2,020
69
6
1
(8)
(8)
(570)
(136)
4

1,378

(1,193)
(140)
(226)
265
–
1
5

(1,288)
(130)
(93)
8
4
385
134
–

(980)

398

685

Additions
Additions to oil and gas assets in the Integrated Energy Services operating segment mainly comprised US$8m relating to Santuario Production Sharing Contract 
(“PSC”) and Magallanes and Arenque Production Enhancement Contracts (“PECs”) in Mexico; and US$17m related to Block PM304 in Malaysia (2018: US$13m related 
to GSA; US$19m related to Santuario PSC and Magallanes and Arenque PECs in Mexico; and US$11m related to Block PM304 in Malaysia). Additions to land, buildings 
and leasehold improvements of US$25m (2018: US$8m) mainly comprise project camps and temporary facilities associated with the Engineering & Construction 
operating segment of US$9m and right-of-use asset additions of US$16m. 

Depreciation
The depreciation charge in the consolidated income statement is split between US$118m (2018: US$125m) in cost of sales and US$12m (2018: US$15m) in selling, 
general and administration expenses.

Write-off
The write-off in oil and gas facilities, having a net carrying amount of US$nil (US$133m – cost and US$133m – accumulated depreciation), related to an entity in the 
Integrated Energy Services operating segment that was liquidated during 2019.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts12 Property, plant and equipment continued
Right-of-use assets 
The table below provides details of right-of-use assets recognised within various categories of property, plant and equipment line item presented in the table on 
page 145:

Finance lease asset carrying amounts under IAS 17 ‘Leases’ reclassified 
at the date of initial application (note 2)
Transition adjustment (note 2)
Additions
Addition on acquisition (note 11)
Depreciation charge
Impairment charge (note 6)
Translation difference

At 31 December 2019

Oil and gas 
facilities 
US$m

Land, buildings 
and leasehold 
improvements 
US$m

Plant and 
equipment 
US$m

Vehicles 
US$m

Total 
US$m

127
–
–
–
(20)
(17)
–

90

–
41
16
1
(9)
–
1

50

1
–
–
1
(1)
–
–

1

–
6
–
–
(2)
–
–

4

128
47
16
2
(32)
(17)
1

145

Additions to right-of-use assets of US$16m related to office buildings, having a lease term of five years, in the Engineering & Construction operating segment.

13 Non-controlling interests
Petrofac Emirates LLC, Petrofac Netherlands Holdings B.V. and Petro Oil and Gas Limited, three non-wholly owned subsidiaries, had material non-controlling interest at 
the end of each reporting period presented below. The proportion of the nominal value of issued shares controlled by the Group is disclosed in note 34. 

Movement of non-controlling interest in Petrofac Emirates LLC, Petrofac Netherland Holding BV and Petro Oil and Gas Limited

At 1 January 
Loss for the year
Opening adjustment relating to adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15
Disposal of 49% non-controlling interest of the Group’s operations in Mexico (note 11b)
Net unrealised gains on derivatives
Dividend paid

At 31 December 

2019 
US$m

302
(7)
–
–
–
(14)

281

2018 
US$m

36
(3)
3
266
1
(1)

302

Summarised financial information for Petrofac Emirates LLC, Petrofac Netherlands Holdings B.V. and Petro Oil and Gas Limited, three non-wholly owned subsidiaries 
which have non-controlling interests that are considered material to the Group, is shown below:

Summarised income statement

Revenue 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 
Selling, general and administration expenses 
Other income
Net finance expense 
Income tax expense

Net profit/(loss) for the year

Attributable to non-controlling interest

Net unrealised losses on derivatives
Net unrealised losses on derivatives at 1 January
Other comprehensive income during the year 

Net unrealised losses on derivatives at 31 December 

Net unrealised losses on derivatives attributable to non-controlling interest (note 26)

Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interest 

Summarised balance sheet 
Non-current assets 
Current assets

Total assets 

Non-current liabilities 
Current liabilities

Total liabilities 

Total equity 

Attributable to non-controlling interest

146

Petrofac Netherlands 
Holdings B.V. and 
Petro Oil and Gas Limited

Petrofac Emirates LLC

2019 
US$m

160
(139)

21
(11)
3
(2)
(6)

5

3

–
–

–

–

–

306
378

684

72
63

135

549

268

2018 
US$m

34
(32)

2
(1)
1
(1)
(1)

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

315
351

666

62
61

123

543

266

2019 
US$m

550
(573)

(23)
(12)
2
(5)
–

(38)

(10)

–
–

–

–

–

11
613

624

7
567

574

50

13

2018 
US$m

338
(329)

9
(14)
5
(11)
–

(11)

(3)

(5)
4

(1)

–

(2)

134
585

719

8
566

574

145

36

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSummarised cash flow statement

Operating
Investing 
Financing

Petrofac Netherlands  
Holdings B.V. and  
Petro Oil and Gas Limited

2019 
US$m

22
(8)
(3)

11

2018 
US$m

(18)
(6)
5

(19)

Petrofac Emirates LLC

2019 
US$m

68
(9)
(106)

(47)

2018 
US$m

258
39
(243)

54

Dividends of US$57m were declared by Petrofac Emirates LLC during 2019 (2018: US$3m), of which US$14m was attributable to the non-controlling interest (2018: 
US$1m). There was no cash outflow to the non-controlling interest since the dividends were adjusted against the receivable balance attributable to the non-controlling 
interest included within current assets in the individual financial statements of Petrofac Emirates LLC.

14 Goodwill
A summary of the movements in goodwill is presented below:

At 1 January 
Addition on acquisition (note 11a)
Exchange difference 

At 31 December 

2019 
US$m

73
25
1

99

2018 
US$m

76
–
(3)

73

Goodwill resulting from business combinations has been allocated to two cash-generating units for impairment testing as follows: 

 — Engineering & Construction

 — Engineering & Production Services 

These cash-generating units represent the lowest level within the Group at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The Group considers 
cash-generating units to be individually significant where they represent greater than 25% of the total goodwill balance. 

Recoverable amounts have been determined based on value in use calculations, using discounted pre-tax cash flow projections. Management has adopted cash flow 
projections that are based on a three-year business plan approved by the Board for the Engineering & Construction and Engineering & Production Services cash-
generating units.

Carrying amount of goodwill allocated to each group of cash-generating units

Engineering & Construction 
Engineering & Production Services

2019 
US$m

41
58

99

2018 
US$m
Restated*

41
32

73

*   On 1 January 2019, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) line of business was reorganised and consequently goodwill of US$9m, based on relative fair values of EPCm line of business 

as a proportion to EPS operating segment fair value, was reclassified from the Engineering & Production Services (EPS) operating segment to the Engineering & Construction (E&C) operating segment.

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations
Market share: The key management assumptions relate to maintaining existing levels of business and growing organically in international markets.

Discount rate: Management used a pre-tax discount rate of 11.6% (2018: 11.6%) derived from the estimated weighted average cost of capital of the Group. 
A 100-basis point increase in the pre-tax discount rate to 12.6% would not result in an impairment charge.

147

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts15 Assets and liabilities held for sale
Disposal of 49% interest in the Group’s Mexican operations during 2018
On 30 July 2018, the Group signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Perenco (Oil and Gas) International Limited to dispose of a 49% non-controlling 
interest of the Group’s operations in Mexico. A pre-tax impairment charge of US$156m (post-tax US$111m), which included disposal costs of US$6m, was recognised 
as an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement attributable to the Integrated Energy Services operating segment (note 6). The disposal was completed 
on 18 October 2018 and represented a transaction between equity holders under IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’. The fair value of consideration received 
was recognised within equity as a non-controlling interest of US$266m (note 13). 

The fair value of consideration comprised cash consideration of US$224m which was received by the Group on the date of completion and contingent consideration of 
US$42m, recoverable over a period of three years, which was recognised as a non-current financial asset in the consolidated balance sheet (note 18). The contingent 
consideration was initially measured and recognised at fair value and will subsequently be also measured at fair value with any fair value gain and loss recognised as 
an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement. No fair value movement was recognised from the date of disposal to the end of the reporting period. The fair 
value of the contingent consideration took into consideration management’s expectation of future field development programme and migration terms relating to the 
Group’s Magallanes and Arenque Production Enhancement Contracts by applying a risk factor (a Level 3 measurement of the ‘fair value hierarchy’ contained within 
IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’) to the maximum contingent consideration receivable. A 10% increase in risk factor would result in a negative fair value change of 
US$7m.

SPA signed in 2019 to dispose of the remaining 51% interest in the Group’s Mexican operations
On 19 September 2019 the Group signed an SPA with Perenco (Oil and Gas) International Limited (‘Perenco’) to dispose of the remaining 51% ownership interest in the 
Group’s Mexican operations. Consequently, a pre-tax impairment charge of US$49m (post-tax US$49m) was recognised as an exceptional item in the consolidated 
income statement attributable to the Integrated Energy Services operating segment (note 6). 

The fair value of consideration for the remaining 51% interest in the Group’s Mexican operations comprises initial cash consideration of US$178m and contingent 
consideration of US$66m, which will be recognised on completion of the disposal. The contingent consideration is dependent upon certain future milestones, which 
includes future field development programme and migration terms relating to the Group’s Magallanes and Arenque Production Enhancement Contracts. The total 
consideration is subject to an adjustment based on the achievement of future milestones and is capped at US$286m.

The transaction related to Integrated Energy Services operating segment and is subject to the approval of relevant Mexican authorities, which is expected to complete 
in the second quarter of 2020. At 31 December 2019, the Group’s assets in Mexico were classified as asset held for sale, since the asset’s carrying amount is expected 
to be recovered through a disposal transaction rather than through its continuing use.

The assets and liabilities shown below were classified as held for sale at 31 December 2019:

Assets held for sale
Property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Intangible assets (note 16)
Deferred tax assets
Inventories (note 19)
Trade and other receivables1 (note 20)
Contract assets (note 21)
Income tax receivable

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Provisions (note 28)
Trade and other payables (note 29)
Other financial liabilities (note 18)

2019
US$m

2018
US$m

185
4
69
3
180
158
1

600

60
58
2

120

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

1  Trade and other receivables of US$180m reclassified to assets held for sale includes trade receivables of US$114m, other receivables of US$31m, receivable from joint operation partners of US$33m and prepayments 

and deposits of US$2m (note 20).

2  Trade and other payables of US$58m reclassified to assets held for sale includes trade payables of US$10m, accrued expenses of US$12m, other taxes payable of US$7m and other payables of US$29m (note 29).

At 31 December 2019, the cash and short-term deposits associated with the Group’s operations in Mexico amounted to US$30m. At completion the cash and 
short-term deposit balance will be offset against the cash consideration receivable by the Group and will be presented net of cash forgone associated with the disposal 
of subsidiary within investing activities in the Group’s consolidated statement of cash flows. On the SPA signing date, the Group received an advance of US$37m 
from Perenco which was presented within trade and other payables line item of the consolidated balance sheet and presented within the investing activities in the 
consolidated statement of cash flows.

148

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts16 Intangible assets

Intangible oil and gas assets 
Cost: 
At 1 January 
Impairment charge (note 6)
Transfer to oil and gas assets (note 12)
Derecognised on disposal (note 11b)
Carrying amount of intangible oil and gas assets at 31 December 

Other intangible assets 

Cost: 
At 1 January 
Addition on acquisition
Additions
Transfer from property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Transferred to assets held for sale (note 15)
Write-off

At 31 December 

Accumulated amortisation: 
At 1 January 
Amortisation (note 5a and 5b)
Impairment (note 6)
Transfer from property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Write-off
Transferred to assets held for sale (note 15)
Translation difference

At 31 December 

Carrying amount of other intangible assets at 31 December 

Total intangible assets

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

43
(26)
–
–
17

33
6
31
8
(12)
(1)

65

(20)
(1)
–
(4)
1
8
–

(16)

49

66

67
–
(12)
(12)
43

26
–
7
–
–
–

33

(17)
(1)
(3)
–
–
–
1

(20)

13

56

Intangible oil and gas assets
Intangible oil and gas assets represent expenditure directly associated with evaluation or appraisal activities related to Block PM304 in Malaysia.

Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets mainly comprised customer contracts and Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) and digital systems intangibles. Such intangible assets 
are amortised over their estimated economic useful life on a straight-line basis and the related amortisation charges included in cost of sales and selling, general 
and administration expense line items of the consolidated income statement (note 5a and 5b). The additions of US$31m (2018: US$7m) relates to investment in the 
development and implementation of Group-wide cloud-based ERP and digital systems.

17 Investments in associates and joint ventures

As at 1 January 2018
Loans repaid by associates and joint ventures
Disposal of investment in Petrofac FPF1 Limited (note 11b)
Share of net profit
Dividends received 

As at 1 January 2019
Loans made to joint ventures
Share of net profit
Dividends received 

As at 31 December 2019

Associates 
US$m

Joint ventures 
US$m

Total 
US$m

61
(13)
(35)
15
(8)

20
–
16
(11)

25

13
–
–
–
(3)

10
2
1
–

13

74
(13)
(35)
15
(11)

30
2
17
(11)

38

Dividends received during the year include US$10m received from PetroFirst Infrastructure Limited and US$1m received from PetroFirst Infrastructure 2 Limited 
(2018: US$6m received from PetroFirst Infrastructure Limited, US$2m received from PetroFirst Infrastructure 2 Limited, US$2m received from Spiecapag – Petrofac 
International Limited and US$1m received from TTE Petrofac Limited).

Investment in associates

PetroFirst Infrastructure Limited
PetroFirst Infrastructure 2 Limited

2019 
US$m

21
4

25

2018 
US$m

16
4

20

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts17 Investments in associates and joint ventures continued
Interest in associates
Summarised financial information of associates, based on their IFRS financial statements, and a reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investment in associates 
in the consolidated balance sheet, are set out below:

Revenue 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 
Net finance expense 

Net profit 

Group’s share of net profit for the year

Non-current assets 
Current assets 

Total assets 

Non-current liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Group’s share of net assets

Carrying amount of the investment in associates

A list of all associates is disclosed in note 34.

No associates had contingent liabilities or capital commitments as at 31 December 2019 and 2018.

Investment in joint ventures

Takatuf Petrofac Oman LLC

2019 
US$m

128
(33)

95
(10)

85

16

215
19

234

41
51

92

142

25

25

2018 
US$m

105
(37)

68
(9)

59

15

192
25

217

83
47

130

87

20

20

2019 
US$m

13

2018 
US$m

10

Interest in joint ventures
Summarised financial information of the joint ventures, based on their IFRS financial statements, and a reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investment in 
joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheet, are set out below:

Revenue 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 
Selling, general and administration expenses 

Profit before tax 
Income tax expense

Net profit

Group’s share of net profit

Non-current assets 
Current assets 

Total assets 

Non-current liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Group’s share of net assets

Carrying amount of the investment in joint ventures

A list of all joint ventures is disclosed in note 34.

2019 
US$m

10
(6)

4
(1)

3
(1)

2

1

28
7

35

–
4

4

31

13

13

2018 
US$m

2
(2)

–
–

–
–

–

–

26
4

30

–
4

4

26

10

10

The Group’s share of capital commitments relating to a training centre in Oman was US$nil (2018: US$2m). The joint ventures had no contingent liabilities at 
31 December 2019 and 2018. The joint ventures cannot distribute their distributable reserves until they obtain consent from the joint venture partners.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts18 Other financial assets and other financial liabilities

Other financial assets

Non-current
Receivable from joint operation partners for leases
Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd (note 11b)
Advances relating to decommissioning provision
Bank guarantee receivable
Receivable from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (note 11b)
Contingent consideration arising from the disposal of Group’s operations in Mexico (note 11b)
Pánuco contingent consideration
Forward currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges (note 33)

Current
Receivable from joint operation partners for leases
Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd (note 11b)
Restricted cash
Contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd (note 11b)
Forward currency contracts undesignated as hedges (note 33)
Forward currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges (note 33)

Other financial liabilities
Non-current
Lease creditors (note 30)
Contingent consideration payable arising from acquisition (note 11)
Others (note 11)
Forward currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges (note 33)

Current
Lease creditors (note 30)
Interest payable
Forward currency contracts undesignated as hedges (note 33)
Forward currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges (note 33)
Interest rate swap

Classification

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Fair value through profit and loss
Fair value through profit and loss
Designated as cash flow hedges

Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Fair value through profit and loss
Fair value through profit and loss
Designated as cash flow hedges

Loans and borrowings
Fair value through profit and loss
Amortised cost
Designated as cash flow hedges

Loans and borrowings
Loans and borrowings
Fair value through profit and loss
Designated as cash flow hedges
Designated as cash flow hedges

170
45
23
22
5
42
8
1

316

89
19
8
9
5
5

135

298
15
2
–

315

140
5
13
6
2

166

237
59
18
–
4
42
45
1

406

76
–
10
19
14
25

144

339
–
–
2

341

112
7
3
17
–

139

Receivable from joint operation partners for leases
The current and non-current receivable from joint operation partners represented 70% of the lease liability in respect of oil and gas facilities in Malaysia that are recognised 
100% in the consolidated balance sheet. This treatment is necessary to reflect the legal position of the Group as the contracting counterparty for this lease. The Group’s 
30% share of this liability at 31 December 2019 was US$111m (2018: US$134m). At 31 December 2019, management concluded that no expected credit loss allowance 
against the receivable from joint operation partners for leases was necessary, since under the joint operating agreement any default by the joint arrangement partners is 
fully recoverable through a recourse available to the non-defaulting partner through a transfer or an assignment of the defaulting partner’s equity interest. 

Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
The deferred consideration, recoverable over a period of three years under the terms of the Sales and Purchase Agreement, of US$64m (2018: US$59m) 
from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd relating to the disposal of Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited, was initially recognised at fair value using a discount rate of 8.4% and is 
subsequently measured at amortised cost. During the year, unwinding of discount on the deferred consideration of US$5m (2018: US$nil) was recognised within 
the finance income line item of the consolidated income statement (note 7). There was no significant increase in the credit risk for such financial asset since the 
initial recognition.

Advances relating to decommissioning provision 
Advances relating to decommissioning provisions represent advance payments to a regulator for future decommissioning liabilities, relating to the Group’s assets 
in Malaysia. The advance of US$5m (2018: US$6m) made during the year was presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows as a cash outflow within 
investing activity.

Bank guarantee receivable 
Bank guarantee receivable of US$22m represents an amount receivable from a bank associated with the encashment of performance and advance bank guarantees 
relating to a subcontractor in the Engineering & Construction operating segment. The Group has determined the amount to be recoverable, taking into consideration 
the legal advice received relating to the enforceability of the guarantee.

Contingent consideration arising from the disposal of the Group’s operations in Mexico 
A reconciliation of the fair value movement of contingent consideration arising from the disposal of the Group’s operations in Mexico is presented below:

Opening balance
Initial recognition (note 15)

As at the end of the reporting period

For fair value sensitivity disclosures see note 15.

2019 
US$m

42
–

42

2018 
US$m

–
42

42

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts18 Other financial assets and other financial liabilities continued
Pánuco contingent consideration 
A reconciliation of the fair value movement of the Pánuco contingent consideration is presented below:

Opening balance
Fair value loss (note 6)

As at the end of the reporting period

2019 
US$m

45
(37)

8

Contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
A reconciliation of the fair value movement of contingent consideration arising from the disposal of Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited is presented below:

Opening balance
Initial recognition (note 11b)
Receipts

As at the end of the reporting period

2019 
US$m

19
–
(10)

9

2018 
US$m

88
(43)

45

2018 
US$m

–
19
–

19

Restricted cash
The Group had outstanding letters of guarantee, including performance, advance payments and bid bonds against which the Group had pledged or restricted 
cash balances.

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
Year ended 31 December 2019

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings1
Lease liabilities

At 31 December 2019

1 January 
2019 
US$m

620
451

1,071

Cash inflows 
US$m

Cash outflows 
US$m

Additions2
US$m

1,390
–

1,390

(1,113)
(44)

(1,157)

3
103

106

Cash outflows 
paid by joint 
operation 
partners 
US$m

–
(72)

(72)

Others
US$m

31 December 
2019 
US$m

–
–

–

900
438

1,338

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings excludes overdrafts since these are included within cash and equivalents.

1 
2  Additions to interest-bearing loans and borrowings represent additions on acquisition and additions to lease liabilities include IFRS 16 transition adjustment of US$85m, additions during the year of US$16m and 

additions on acquisition of US$2m.

Year ended 31 December 2018

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings1
Lease liabilities

At 31 December 2018

1 January 
2018 
US$m

1,565
547

2,112

Cash inflows 
US$m

Cash outflows 
US$m

Derecognised 
US$m

New leases 
US$m

1,858
–

1,858

(2,803)
(30)

(2,833)

–
–

–

–
–

–

Cash outflows 
paid by joint 
operation 
partners 
US$m

–
(66)

(66)

31 December 
2018 
US$m

620
451

1,071

1 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings excludes overdrafts since these are included within cash and equivalents.

152

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFair value measurement
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, 
based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial assets or liabilities
Level 2: 

 Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived  
from prices)

Level 3:  Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

Set out below is a comparison of the carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments as at 31 December:

Financial assets
Measured at amortised cost
Cash and short-term deposits
Restricted cash
Receivable from joint operation partners for leases
Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd (note 11b)
Bank guarantee receivable
Receivable from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (note 11b)
Advances relating to provision for decommissioning liability
Measured at fair value through profit and loss
Pánuco contingent consideration
Contingent consideration arising from the disposal of the Group’s operations in Mexico 
(note 11b)
Contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd (note 11b)
Sterling forward currency contracts – undesignated
Euro forward currency contracts – undesignated
Designated as cash flow hedges
Euro forward currency contracts 
Russian ruble forward currency contracts
Sterling forward currency contracts

Financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Term loans
Revolving credit facility
Export credit agency funding
Bank overdrafts
Lease liabilities
Interest payable
Others
Measured at fair value through profit and loss
Contingent consideration payable
Sterling forward currency contracts – undesignated
Euro forward currency contracts – undesignated
Designated as cash flow hedges
Euro forward currency contracts
Kuwaiti dinar forward currency contracts
Russian ruble forward currency contracts
Sterling forward currency contracts
Interest rate swap

Level

Carrying amount

Fair value

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2

Level 3

Level 3
Level 3
Level 2
Level 2

Level 2
Level 2
Level 2

Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2

Level 3
Level 2
Level 2

Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2

1,025
8
259
64
22
5
23

8

42
9
3
2

3
2
1

300
599
–
111
438
5
2

15
12
1

3
1
1
1
2

726
10
313
59
–
4
18

45

42
19
13
1

25
1
–

424
77
114
21
451
7
–

–
1
2

7
8
3
1
–

1,025
8
259
64
22
5
23

8

42
9
3
2

3
2
1

300
600
–
111
438
5
2

15
12
1

3
1
1
1
2

726
10
313
59
–
4
18

45

42
19
13
1

25
1
–

425
80
115
21
451
7
–

–
1
2

7
8
3
1
–

Management assessed the carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables to approximate their fair values largely due to the short-term 
maturities of these instruments.

When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recognised in the consolidated balance sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active 
markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques including discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable 
markets where possible, but where such information is not available, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations 
of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions relating to these factors could affect the recognised fair value of financial instruments 
and are discussed further below. 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts18 Other financial assets and other financial liabilities continued
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values for material financial instruments:

 — The Group enters into derivative financial instruments with various counterparties, principally financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. 

Foreign exchange forward contracts and commodity forward contracts are valued using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market observable inputs. 
The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including the 
credit quality of counterparties, foreign exchange spot and forward rates, yield curves of the respective currencies, currency basis spreads between the respective 
currencies, interest rate curves and forward rate curves of the underlying commodity. The changes in counterparty credit risk had no material effect on the hedge 
effectiveness assessment for derivatives designated in hedge relationships and other financial instruments recognised at fair value 

 — The fair value of deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd is equivalent to its amortised cost determined as the present value of discounted 

future cash flows using the discount rate of 8.4% which included the counterparty’s risk of default

 — The Pánuco contingent consideration was fair valued at 31 December 2019, which resulted in a negative fair value change of US$37m (2018: US$43m) recognised as 
an exceptional item in the consolidated income statement. The downward fair value adjustment was a significant management estimate in response to considerable 
uncertainty concerning the timing and outcome of migration of the Pánuco PEC to a PSC and whether the contingent consideration pay out conditions will 
be achieved

 — The contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd of US$9m (2018: US$19m) is dependent upon certain performance conditions being satisfied 
and is recoverable over a period of one year. The fair value of the contingent consideration took into consideration Management’s expectation of meeting certain 
performance conditions by applying a risk factor (a Level 3 measurement of the ‘fair value hierarchy’ contained within IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’) to the 
maximum contingent consideration receivable. A 10% increase in the risk factor would result in a negative fair value change of US$2m

 — The fair value of contingent consideration arising from the disposal of 49% non-controlling interest of the Group’s operations in Mexico and contingent consideration 

receivable arising from the disposal of Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited is calculated as explained in note 15

 — The fair value of long-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings, lease liabilities and receivable from joint operation partners for leases are equivalent to their 

amortised costs determined as the present value of discounted future cash flows using the effective interest rate

19 Inventories

Project materials
Crude oil
Stores and raw materials

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

15
1
1

17

15
4
2

21

Inventories with a carrying amount of US$3m (note 15) relating to the Group’s operation in Mexico were reclassified to assets held for sale at the end of the reporting 
period. Inventories expensed of US$77m (2018: US$71m) were included within cost of sales in the consolidated income statement.

20 Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables
Advances to vendors and subcontractors
Prepayments and deposits
Receivables from joint operation partners
Other receivables

2019 
US$m

615
325
37
52
73

2018 
US$m

829
355
23
95
129

1,102

1,431

The decrease in trade receivables is mainly due to a reclassification to assets held for sale associated with Group’s operation in Mexico of US$114m relating to the 
Integrated Energy Services operating segment (note 15), and a receipt of US$91m relating to a customer in the Engineering & Construction operating segment. 
At 31 December 2019, the Group had an expected credit loss (“ECL”) allowance of US$26m in accordance with IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ (2018: US$21m) against 
an outstanding trade receivable balance of US$641m (2018: US$850m).

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and credit terms are generally granted to customers on 30 to 60 days basis. At 31 December 2019 and 2018, the trade 
receivables were reported net of ECL allowance in accordance with IFRS 9. 

The movement in ECL allowance during 2019 and 2018 against trade receivables was as follows:

At 1 January
Reclassified to non-current contract assets (note 21)
Disposals
Transfer to assets held for sale (note 15)
Write-off
ECL charge (note 5b)

At 31 December

154

2019 
US$m

2018
US$m

21
–
–
(1)
(2)
8

26

24
(4)
(2)
–
–
3

21

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsAt 31 December 2019, the analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

ECL rate
Gross trade receivables
Less: ECL allowance

Net trade receivables at 31 December 2019

Number of days past due

< 30 days 
US$m

31–60 days 
US$m

61–90 days 
US$m

91–120 days 
US$m

121–360 days
 US$m

> 360 days
 US$m

0.5%
476
(2)

474

0.6%
98
(1)

97

2.6%
21
(1)

20

10.9%
7
(1)

6

34.2%
14
(4)

10

68.0%
25
(17)

8

Total 
US$m

641
(26)

615

The increase in ECL rate at 31 December 2019 is mainly due to an additional ECL allowance of US$8m recognised during the year and due to a reclassification of trade 
receivables of US$114m (note 15) to assets held for sale associated with the Group’s operation in Mexico that are split across various aged categories, i.e. <30 days 
US$19m; 31-60 days US$8m; 61-90 days US$10m; 91-120 days US$5m; 121-360 days US$31m and >360 days US$41m.

At 31 December 2018, the analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

ECL rate
Gross trade receivables
Less: ECL allowance

Net trade receivables at 31 December 2018

Number of days past due

< 30 days US$m

31–60 days 
US$m

61–90 days 
US$m

91–120 days 
US$m

121–360 days
 US$m

> 360 days
 US$m

0.3%
629
(2)

627

0.1%
76
–

76

0.3%
25
–

25

1.9%
17
–

17

6.5%
62
(4)

58

36.6%
41
(15)

26

Total 
US$m

850
(21)

829

Advances provided to vendors and subcontractors represent payments made to certain vendors and subcontractors for projects in progress, that will be adjusted 
against the future progress billings by the vendors and subcontractors. 

Receivables from joint operation partners are recoverable amounts from partners on Block PM304 and on consortium contracts in the Engineering & Construction 
operating segment. An ECL allowance of US$6m (2018: US$nil) was recognised against joint operation partner receivables in the Integrated Energy Services operating 
segment (note 5b). At 31 December 2019, joint operation partner receivables of US$33m associated with the Group’s operations in Mexico were reclassified to assets 
held for sale (note 15).

Other receivables mainly consist of Value Added Tax recoverable of US$44m (2018: US$58m). At 31 December 2019, other receivables of US$31m associated with the 
Group’s operations in Mexico were reclassified to assets held for sale (note 15).

All trade and other receivables except ‘advances provided to vendors and subcontractors’ are expected to be settled in cash. Certain trade and other receivables will 
be settled in cash using currencies other than the reporting currency of the Group, and will be largely paid in sterling, euros and Kuwaiti dinars.

155

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts21 Contract assets and contract liabilities
a. Contract assets

Work in progress 
Retention receivables
Accrued income

At 31 December 2019, work in progress includes assessed variation orders pending customer approval of US$341m (2018: US$235m).

b. Contract liabilities

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
Advances received from customers

Revenue of US$492m (2018: US$354m) was recognised during the year from amounts included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the year.

c. Expected credit loss (ECL) allowance on contract assets
The below table provides information on ECL allowance for each contract asset category at the end of reporting periods:

2019  

US$m

1,754
228
82

2,064

2019  

US$m

147
126

273

2018  

US$m

1,505
308
185

1,998

2018  

US$m

374
130

504

As at 31 December 2019

ECL rate
Estimated total gross carrying amount
Less: ECL allowance

Net contract assets at 31 December 2019

As at 31 December 2018

ECL rate
Estimated total gross carrying amount
Less: ECL allowance

Net contract assets at 31 December 2018

Non-current 
contract assets  

US$m

–
–

–

Non-current 
contract assets  

US$m

9.0%
44
(4)

40

Work in  
progress  
US$m

0.3%
1,760
(6)

1,754

Work in  
progress  
US$m

0.3%
1,510
(5)

1,505

Retention 
receivables 
US$m

12.6%
261
(33)

228

Accrued  
income  
US$m

Total current 
contract assets  

US$m

5.6%
87
(5)

82

2,108
(44)

2,064

Retention 
receivables 
US$m

Accrued  
income  
US$m

Total current 
contract assets  

US$m

9.9%
342
(34)

308

1.1%
187
(2)

185

2,039
(41)

1,998

The movement in ECL allowance during 2019 and 2018 against each contract asset category is as follows:

Year ended 31 December 2019

At 1 January 2018
ECL allowance relating to non-current receivables reclassified 
from trade and other receivables (note 20)
Charge/(reversal) for the year

At 1 January 2019
Transferred to current
Transferred to assets held for sale
Charge/(reversal) for the year (note 5b)

At 31 December 2019

d. Contract balances arising from contracts with customers
The Group’s contract balances at the end of 31 December 2019 are as follows:

Trade receivables (note 20)
Non-current contract assets 
Current contract assets 
Contract liabilities

156

Non-current 
contract assets  

Work in progress  

US$m

US$m

Retention 
receivables 
US$m

Accrued  
income  
US$m

–

4
–

4
(4)
–
–

–

8

–
(3)

5
–
–
1

6

34

–
–

34
–
–
(1)

33

1

–
1

2
4
(3)
2

5

Total current 
contract assets  

US$m

43

–
(2)

41
4
(3)
2

44

2019  

US$m

615
–
2,064
273

2018  

US$m

829
40
1,998
504

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsTrade receivables are non-interest bearing and credit terms are generally on terms of 30 to 60 days. Trade receivables represent the Group’s right to consideration that 
is unconditional (i.e. only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). 

During 2019, unwinding of discount of US$2m (note 7) associated with non-current contract assets outstanding at 31 December 2018 was recognised within the 
finance income line item of the consolidated income statement. At the end of the reporting period, the carrying amount of US$42m was reclassified to current contract 
assets since the settlement is expected during 2020.

The Group recognised an ECL allowance on trade receivables and contract assets arising from contracts with customers, included within selling, general and 
administration expenses in the consolidated income statement, amounting to US$10m for the year ended 31 December 2019 (2018: US$1m).

Revenue recognised during the year from performance obligations satisfied in previous years, resulting from change in transaction price, amounted to US$358m  
(2018: US$254m).

22 Cash and short-term deposits

Cash at bank and in hand
Short-term deposits
ECL allowance

Total cash and short-term deposits

2019  

US$m

712
314
(1)

1,025

2018  

US$m

630
97
(1)

726

Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group and earn interest 
at respective short-term deposit rates. The fair value of cash and bank balances is US$1,025m (2018: US$726m).

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:

Total cash and short-term deposits
Bank overdrafts (note 27)

2019  

US$m

1,025
(111)

914

2018  

US$m

726
(21)

705

Cash and cash equivalents included amounts totalling US$71m (2018: US$145m) held by Group undertakings in certain countries whose exchange controls 
significantly restrict or delay the remittance of these amounts to foreign jurisdictions.

Based on the probability of default data for the counterparties, sourced from a third-party provider, the ECL allowance at 31 December 2019 was US$1m (2018: 
US$1m). There was no movement in the expected credit loss allowance during the year.

23 Share capital
The share capital of the Company as at 31 December was as follows:

Authorised
750,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.02 each (2018: 750,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.02 each)

Issued and fully paid
345,912,747 ordinary shares of US$0.02 each (2018: 345,912,747 ordinary shares of US$0.02 each)

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

15

7

15

7

All the allotted and issued shares, including those held by the Employee Benefit Trust, were fully paid. There was no movement in the number of issued and fully paid 
ordinary shares during the year. The share capital comprises only one class of ordinary shares. The ordinary shares carry a voting right and the right to a dividend.

Share premium: The balance on the share premium account represents the amount received in excess of the nominal value of the ordinary shares.

Capital redemption reserve: The balance on the capital redemption reserve represents the aggregated nominal value of the ordinary shares repurchased 
and cancelled.

157

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts24 Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) shares
The Petrofac Employee Benefit Trust (the Trust) has been established with the Group’s discretionary share scheme awards made to the employees of the Group. 
The Trust issues Company’s shares to the Group employees on their respective vesting dates subject to satisfying any service and performance conditions of each 
scheme. The Trust continues to be included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’.

For the purpose of making awards under the Group’s share-based payment plans, shares in the Company are purchased and held by the Trust. These shares have 
been classified in the consolidated balance sheet as EBT shares within equity. Shares vested during the year are satisfied with these shares.

The movements in total EBT shares are shown below:

At 1 January
Purchase of Company’s shares by EBT
Issue of Company’s shares by EBT

At 31 December

2019

2018

Number

US$m

Number

US$m

9,064,919
5,000,308
(4,009,760)

10,055,467

107
33
(30)

110

6,226,375
6,045,843
(3,207,299)

9,064,919

102
44
(39)

107

Shares vested during the year include dividend shares of 384,299 shares (2018: 353,528 shares).

25 Share-based payment plans
Performance Share Plan (PSP)
Under the PSP, share awards are granted to Executive Directors and a restricted number of other senior executives of the Group. The shares vest at the end of three 
years, subject to continued employment and the achievement of certain pre-defined and independent market and non-market-based performance conditions. 
The market performance-based element of PSP awards is 70% dependent on the total shareholder return (TSR) of the Group compared with an index composed 
of selected relevant companies. The fair value of the shares vesting under this portion of the award is determined by an independent valuer using a Monte Carlo 
simulation model taking into account the terms and conditions of the plan rules and using the following assumptions at the date of grant:

Expected share price volatility (based on median of comparator group’s  
three-year volatilities)
Share price correlation with comparator group
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life of share award
Fair value of TSR portion

Executive 
Directors  
2019  

awards

Other 
participants 
2019  

awards

Executive 
Directors  
2018  

awards

Other  
participants 
2018  

awards

All 
participants 
2017  

awards

All  
participants 
2016  

awards

36.2%
15.8%
0.86%
3 years
211p

36.2%
15.8%
0.86%
3 years
264p

37.7%
22.3%
0.94%
3 years
285p

37.7%
22.3%
0.94%
3 years
356p

39.1%
26.6%
0.2%
3 years
223p

31.9%
28.9%
0.6%
3 years
747p

The non-market-based condition governing the vesting of the remaining 30% of the PSP awards is subject to achieving certain strategic targets, including Engineering 
& Construction operating segment net margin, new order intake, return on capital employed, cash conversion, etc. over a three-year period. The fair value of the equity-
settled award relating to the non-market-based condition is estimated, based on the quoted closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares at the date of 
grant with an assumed annual vesting rate built into the calculation over the three-year vesting period of the plan and the estimated vesting rate for the achievement of 
strategic targets.

Deferred Bonus Share Plan (DBSP)
Under the DBSP, selected employees are required to defer a proportion of their annual cash bonus into Company shares (“Invested Shares”). Following such an award, 
the Company will generally grant the participant an additional award of shares (“Matching Shares”) bearing a specified ratio to the number of Invested Shares, typically 
a 1:1 ratio. Subject to a participant’s continued employment, Invested and Matching Share awards vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant, one-third on the 
second anniversary and the final proportion on the third anniversary of the grant date.

At the end of the reporting period, the value of bonuses to be settled by shares cannot be determined until the Remuneration Committee has approved the portion 
of the employee bonuses to be settled in shares. Once the portion of the bonus to be settled in shares is determined, the final bonus liability to be settled in shares is 
transferred to the share-based payments reserve. The costs relating to Matching Shares are recognised over the corresponding vesting period and the fair values of 
the equity-settled Matching Shares granted to employees are based on the quoted closing market price at the date of grant with the charge to the consolidated income 
statement adjusted to reflect the expected vesting rate of the plan.

Share Incentive Plan (SIP)
All UK employees, including UK Executive Directors, are eligible to participate in the SIP. Employees may invest up to £1,800 per tax year of gross salary (or, if lower, 
10% of salary) to purchase ordinary shares in the Company. There is no holding period for these shares.

Restricted Share Plan (RSP)
Selected employees are allocated grants of shares on an ad hoc basis. The RSP is primarily, but not exclusively, used to make awards to individuals who join the Group 
part way through the year, having left accrued benefits with a previous employer. The fair values of the awards granted under the RSP at various grant dates during the 
year are based on the quoted market price at the date of grant adjusted for an assumed vesting rate over the relevant vesting period.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsShare-based payment plans information
The details of the fair values and assumed vesting rates of the share-based payment plans are below:

Executive Directors 

Other participants

All participants

PSP (non-market based condition)

DBSP

RSP

Fair value  
per share

Assumed 
vesting rate

Fair value  
per share

Assumed 
vesting rate

Fair value  
per share

Assumed 
vesting rate

Fair value  
per share

Assumed 
vesting rate

Fair value  
per share

Assumed 
vesting rate

2019 awards
2018 awards
2017 awards
2016 awards

364p
412p
353p
–

50.5%
39.4%
42.7%
–

455p
515p
441p
–

50.5%
39.4%
42.7%
–

–
–
–
982p

–
–
–
0.0%

455p
466p
839p
982p

95.5%
90.3%
85.7%
81.5%

394p
560p
572p
859p

95.0%
90.3%
85.7%
81.5%

The following table shows the movements in the number of shares held under the share-based payment plans outstanding but not exercisable:

Outstanding at 1 January
Granted during the year
Vested during the year
Forfeited during the year

PSP

DBSP

RSP

Total

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

2,882,006
1,725,782
–
(700,908)

2,267,918
1,262,668
–
(648,580)

2019
Number1

6,888,262
4,280,064
(3,303,791)
(574,583)

2018
 Number1

5,160,988
4,774,002
(2,676,496)
(370,232)

2019  

Number

873,051
1,250,845
(365,516)
(32,993)

2018  

Number

276,272
736,973
(127,270)
(12,924)

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

10,643,319
7,256,691
(3,669,307)
(1,308,484)

7,705,178
6,773,643
(2,803,766)
(1,031,736)

Outstanding at 31 December

3,906,880

2,882,006

7,289,952

6,888,262

1,725,387

873,051

12,922,219

10,643,319

1 

Includes Invested and Matching Shares.

The number of shares still outstanding but not exercisable at 31 December for each award is as follows:

2019 awards
2018 awards
2017 awards
2016 awards

Total awards

1 

Includes Invested and Matching Shares.

PSP

DBSP

RSP

Total

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

2019
Number1

2018
 Number1

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

1,719,489
1,137,589
1,049,802
–

–
1,250,504
1,145,404
486,098

3,880,740
2,625,711
783,501
–

–
4,502,154
1,753,306
632,802

3,906,880

2,882,006

7,289,952

6,888,262

1,247,488
446,381
31,518
–

1,725,387

–
730,145
48,746
94,160

873,051

6,847,717
4,209,681
1,864,821
–

–
6,482,803
2,947,456
1,213,060

12,922,219

10,643,319

The average share price of the Company’s shares during 2019 was US$5.55, sterling equivalent of £4.34 (2018: US$7.44, sterling equivalent of £5.55).

The number of outstanding shares excludes the dividend shares shown below:

Dividend shares outstanding at 31 December

756,250

238,785

411,462

572,407

PSP

DBSP

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

2019
Number1

2018
 Number1

RSP

2019  

Number

57,525

Total

2018  

Number

30,182

2019  

Number

2018  

Number

1,225,237

841,374

1 

Includes Invested and Matching Shares.

The charge in respect of share-based payment plans recognised in the consolidated income statement is as follows:

Share-based payment charge

1  Represents the charge on Matching Shares only.

PSP

2019 
US$m

3

2018  

US$m

1

DBSP1

2019  

US$m

12

2018  

US$m

14

RSP

2019  

US$m

3

2018  

US$m

2

Total

2019  

US$m

18

2018  

US$m

17

The Group recognised a share-based payment charge of US$18m (2018: US$17m) in the consolidated income statement relating to the above employee share-based 
payment plans (see note 5c) which was transferred to the share-based payments reserve together with US$12m of the accrued bonus liability for the year ended 
31 December 2018 (2018: 2017 bonus of US$15m).

For further details on the above employee share-based payment plans, refer to pages 102, 103 to 105 and 107 of the Directors’ remuneration report.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts26 Other reserves

Balance at 1 January 2018
Net gains on maturity of cash flow hedges recycled in the year
Net changes in fair value of derivatives and financial assets designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency translation
Issue of Company’s shares by Employee Benefit Trust
Transfer to share-based payments reserve for Deferred Bonus Share Plan Invested Shares (note 25)
Credit to equity for share-based payments charge (note 25)
Income tax on share-based payments reserve 

Balance at 31 December 2018

Attributable to:
Petrofac Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests

Balance at 31 December 2018

Balance at 1 January 2019
Net changes in fair value of derivatives and financial assets designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency translation
Issue of Company’s shares by Employee Benefit Trust
Transfer to share-based payments reserve for Deferred Bonus Share Plan Invested Shares (note 25)
Credit to equity for share-based payments charge (note 25)
Income tax on share-based payments reserve 

Balance at 31 December 2019

Attributable to:
Petrofac Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests

Balance at 31 December 2019

Net unrealised 
gains/(losses) on 
derivatives 
US$m

Foreign currency 
translation 
US$m

Share-based 
payments 
reserve  
US$m

40
(3)
(24)
–
–
–
–
–

13

13
–

13

13
(2)
–
–
–
–
–

11

11
–

11

(18)
–
–
17
–
–
–
–

(1)

(1)
–

(1)

(1)
–
(13)
–
–
–
–

(14)

(14)
–

(14)

87
–
–
–
(34)
15
17
(2)

83

83
–

83

83
–
–
(26)
12
18
–

87

87
–

87

Total  

US$m

109
(3)
(24)
17
(34)
15
17
(2)

95

95
–

95

95
(2)
(13)
(26)
12
18
–

84

84
–

84

Net unrealised gains/(losses) on derivatives
The portion of gains or losses on cash flow hedging instruments that are determined to be effective hedges is included within this reserve net of related deferred tax 
effects. During 2019 fair value loss of US$2m (2018: US$24m fair value loss) was recognised within equity. When the hedged transaction occurs or is no longer forecast 
to occur, the gain or loss is transferred from equity to the consolidated income statement. Net losses of US$128,000 (2018: US$3m net gains) relating to foreign 
currency forward contracts and financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges were recognised in cost of sales line item in the consolidated income statement.

The forward currency points element and ineffective portion of derivative financial instruments relating to forward currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges 
amounting to US$11m (2018: US$5m) were recognised in cost of sales line item in the consolidated income statement.

Foreign currency translation reserve
The assets and liabilities of entities which have a non-United States dollar functional currency are translated into the Group’s reporting currency, United States dollar,  
at the exchange rate prevailing at the end of the reporting period. The foreign currency differences arising on the translation are recognised in other reserves in equity.

Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments awarded to employees and transfers out of this reserve are 
made upon vesting of the original share awards.

The transfer of US$12m (2018: US$15m) into the share-based payments reserve reflected the transfer from accrued bonus liability within trade and other payables in 
the consolidated balance sheet which has been voluntarily elected or mandatorily obliged to be settled in shares as part of the Deferred Bonus Share Plan (note 25).

160

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts27 Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Non-current
Revolving credit facility 
Term loans

Less: Debt acquisition costs net of accumulated amortisation and effective interest rate adjustments

Current
Export credit agency funding
Term loans
Bank overdrafts

Less: Debt acquisition costs net of accumulated amortisation and effective interest rate adjustments

Total interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Details of the Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings are as follows:

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

600
–

600

(1)

599

–
300
111

411

–

411

1,010

80
300

380

(4)

376

115
125
21

261

(1)

260

636

Revolving credit facility
The Group has a US$1,200m committed Revolving credit facility with a syndicate of international banks, which is available for general corporate purposes. US$200m  
of the facility will mature in June 2020 and the remaining US$1,000m will mature in June 2021. As at 31 December 2019, US$600m was drawn under this facility  
(2018: US$80m).

Interest is payable on the drawn balance of the facility and in addition utilisation fees are payable depending on the level of utilisation.

Term loans
At 31 December 2019, the Group had in place three bilateral term loans with a combined total of US$300m. As at that date, US$300m was drawn under these facilities 
(2018: US$425m). Of the total, US$75m is scheduled to mature in February 2020 and US$225m is scheduled to mature in August 2020.

Export credit agency funding
In 2015, the Group entered into two term loan facilities guaranteed, respectively, by the Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE) and the UK Export Credit Agency (UKEF). 
As at 31 December 2019, no amounts were outstanding under the SACE facility (2018: US$43m) and the UKEF facility (2018: US$72m). These facilities were repaid in 
full during 2019.

Bank overdrafts
Bank overdrafts are drawn down in United States dollar and sterling denominations to meet the Group’s working capital requirements. These are repayable on demand.

Compliance with covenants
The Revolving credit facility and the term loans (together, the “Senior loans”) are subject to two financial covenants relating to leverage and interest cover. The Group 
was compliant with these covenants for the year ending 31 December 2019. 

The Senior loans are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will rank equally in right of payment with each other and with the Company’s other existing and 
future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts28 Provisions
Non-current provisions

At 1 January 2018
Additions/(net reversals) during the year
Disposals (note 11b)
Paid during the year
Transfer to current provisions
Unwinding of discount
Exchange difference

At 1 January 2019 – as previously reported
Deducted from right-of-use assets

At 1 January 2019 – as restated
Additions/(net reversals) during the year
Reclassified to liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Paid during the year
Transfer from accrued contract expenses
Transfer to current provisions
Unwinding of discount
Exchange difference

At 31 December 2019

Other long-term 
employment 
benefits provision  

Provision for  
decommissioning  

US$m

US$m

Other  
provisions  

US$m

Total  

US$m

112
21
–
(14)
–
–
–

119
–

119
25
–
(18)
5
–
–
–

131

138
(24)
(25)
–
–
6
–

95
–

95
1
(60)
–
–
–
4
–

40

19
27
–
(1)
(14)
–
(2)

29
(9)

20
3
–
(6)
4
(4)
–
1

18

269
24
(25)
(15)
(14)
6
(2)

243
(9)

234
29
(60)
(24)
9
(4)
4
1

189

Other long-term employment benefits provision
Labour laws in the Middle East require employers to provide for other long-term employment benefits. These benefits are payable to employees on being transferred 
to another jurisdiction or on cessation of employment based on their final salary and number of years’ service. All amounts are unfunded. The long-term employment 
benefits provision is based on an internal end-of-service benefits valuation model with the key underlying assumptions being as follows:

Average annual % salary increases
Discount factor

Senior employees

Other employees

2%
2%

2%
2%

Discount factor used represents basis yield on US high-quality corporate bonds, with duration corresponding to the liability at the end of the reporting period.

Provision for decommissioning
The decommissioning provision at the end of the reporting period relates to the Group’s obligation for the removal of facilities and restoration of Block PM304 
in Malaysia. On 19 September 2019, the Group signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to dispose of the remaining 51% interest in the Group’s Mexican 
operations. Consequently, the provision for decommissioning of US$60m was reclassified to liabilities associated with assets held for sale line item of the consolidated 
balance sheet as at the end of the reporting period (note 15).

An additional provision of US$1m recognised for Block PM304 in Malaysia (2018: a reversal of US$32m was recognised for Block PM304 in Malaysia due to revised 
rig and support vessels rates provided by the regulator and an upward revision of US$8m was recognised in respect of the Group’s operations in Mexico arising from 
changes to discount rate estimates).

The liability is discounted at the rate of 3.7% on Block PM304 (2018: 4.1%).

The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the finance expense (note 7) line item of the consolidated income statement. The Group estimates that the cash 
outflows associated with these provisions will materialise in 2026 on Block PM304.

Other provisions
At 1 January 2019, on adoption of IFRS 16, the outstanding non-current onerous lease provision of US$9m was adjusted as an offset to the right-of-use asset 
recognised as at that date.

The other provisions carrying amount at 31 December 2019 mainly represent claim amounts of US$7m (2018: US$9m) against the Group, which will be settled through 
the captive insurance company, Jermyn Insurance Company Limited, and US$4m (2018: US$6m) represents disposal costs associated with the disposal of the 
JSD6000 installation vessel.

162

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsCurrent provisions

At 1 January 2018
Amounts provided during the year
Transfer from non-current provisions
Utilised during the year

At 1 January 2019 – as previously reported
Deducted from right of use assets

At 1 January 2019 – as restated
Amounts provided during the year
Transfer from non-current provisions
Transfer from accrued contract expenses
Utilised during the year
Translation difference

At 31 December 2019

Onerous 
contract 
provisions  

US$m

Other  
provisions 
US$m

16
148
–
(146)

18
–

18
73
–
–
(85)
–

6

10
26
14
(28)

22
(3)

19
19
4
10
(12)
1

41

Total  

US$m

26
174
14
(174)

40
(3)

37
92
4
10
(97)
1

47

Onerous contract provisions
The Group provides for future losses on contracts where it is considered probable that the estimate at completion contract costs are likely to exceed estimate at 
completion contract revenue. The amount of US$73m provided during the year relates to projects in the Engineering & Construction operating segment (2018: US$148m).

Other provisions
At 1 January 2019, on adoption of IFRS 16, the outstanding current onerous lease provision of US$3m was adjusted as an offset to the right-of-use asset recognised as 
at that date.

The other provisions carrying amount at 31 December 2019 mainly represent amounts provided by the Group for potential claims from vendors, disputes with 
customers, current portion of provision for disposal costs associated with the disposal of JSD6000 installation vessel and other claims. Of the US$19m provided during 
the year, US$3m (2018: US$13m) related to projects in the Engineering & Production Services operating segment; US$6m (2018: US$13m) related to disposal costs 
associated with the disposal of JSD6000 installation vessel (note 6); and US$5m (2018: US$nil) related to a legal provision in the Engineering & Construction operating 
segment (note 6).

29 Trade and other payables

Trade payables
Accrued expenses
Other taxes payable
Other payables

2019  

US$m

507
357
39
172

1,075

2018  

US$m

336
431
71
124

962

The increase in trade payables of US$171m is mainly due to an increase of US$211m in the Engineering & Construction operating segment mainly arising from increase 
in the construction activity for late life contracts partly offset by a reclassification of trade payables to liabilities associated with assets held for sale related with the 
Group’s operation in Mexico of US$10m in the Integrated Energy Services operating segment (note 15).

Accrued expenses primarily represent contract cost accruals relating to the Engineering & Construction operating segment and the Engineering & Production Services 
operating segment. The decrease in accrued expenses of US$74m is mainly due to reduced contract cost accruals of US$55m for two contracts in the Engineering & 
Construction operating segment that are nearing completion and a reclassification of accrued expenses to liabilities associated with assets held for sale related with 
the Group’s operation in Mexico of US$12m in the Integrated Energy Services operating segment (note 15).

Other payables mainly consist of retentions held against vendors and subcontractors of US$109m (2018: US$110m). The increase in other payables is mainly due to a 
receipt of an advance of US$37m associated with the sale and purchase agreement signed on 19 September 2019 to dispose of the remaining 51% interest in Group’s 
Mexican operations (note 15).

Certain trade and other payables will be settled in currencies other than the reporting currency of the Group, mainly in sterling, euros and Kuwaiti dinars.

163

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts30 Leases
The Group has lease contracts for various items of property, plant and equipment. The Group’s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the 
leased assets. Generally, the Group is restricted from assigning and subleasing the leased assets. 

The Group also has certain leases of office buildings with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of office equipment with low value. The Group applies the 
‘short-term lease’ and ‘lease of low-value assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases.

The Group applied the available practical expedients wherein it:

 — Relied on its assessment of whether leases are onerous immediately before the date of initial application

 — Applied the short-term leases exemptions to leases with lease term that ends within 12 months of the date of initial application

 — Excluded the initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application

 — Used hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contained options to extend or terminate the lease

a. Right-of-use assets
The Group recognises right-of-use assets, within property, plant and equipment line item of the consolidated balance sheet, at the commencement date of the lease 
(i.e. the date at which the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, 
and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, 
and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. 

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets. If ownership of the right-of-
use asset transfers to the Group at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful 
life of the asset.

The carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the period are disclosed in note 12.

b. Lease liabilities
The table below provides details of lease liabilities recognised within other financial liabilities line item of the consolidated balance sheet:

Finance lease liabilities carrying amounts under IAS 17 reclassified at the date of initial application (note 2)
Transition adjustment (note 2)
Lease liabilities at 1 January 2019
Additions
Addition on acquisition 
Interest
Transfer to liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Payments made by the Group
Principal payments made by joint operation partners 
Translation difference

At 31 December 2019

The lease liabilities as at 1 January 2019 can be reconciled to the operating lease commitments as of 31 December 2018 as follows:

Operating lease commitments as at 31 December 2018
Weighted average incremental borrowing rate as at 1 January 2019
Discounted operating lease commitments at 1 January 2019
Commitments relating to leases previously classified as finance leases

Lease liabilities as at 1 January 2019

US$m

451
85
536
16
2
12
(2)
(56)
(72)
2

438

US$m

100
5.5%
85
451

536

The above lease liabilities include a 70% gross up of US$259m (2018: US$313m) on leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia, which 
is necessary to reflect the legal position of the Group as the contracting entity for these leases. The leases relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia associated with oil and 
gas facilities include a renewal option of up to two years and a purchase option at the end of the lease term.

c. Amounts recognised in the consolidated income statement in respect of leases

Depreciation charge in respect of right-of-use assets
Finance expense recognised associated with lease liabilities 
Lease expense recognised for short-term leases and leases for low-value assets 

US$m

32
12
6

164

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsd. Future lease payments
Set out below are the future lease payments in respect of leases for property, plant and equipment. These have remaining non-cancellable lease terms of between  
one and eight years. The undiscounted future minimum rental commitments under these non-cancellable leases as at 31 December 2019 are as follows:

The commitments are as follows:
Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
More than five years

Future minimum 
lease payments 
US$m

Finance  
expense  
US$m

Present  
value  
US$m

140
253
45

438

23
32
4

59

163
285
49

497

The Group applied IFRS 16 retrospectively, using the modified retrospective method; therefore, in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’, the 
comparative information for the above lease disclosures was not presented.

31 Commitments and contingent liabilities
Commitments
In the normal course of business, the Group obtains surety bonds, letters of credit and guarantees, which are contractually required to secure performance, advance 
payment or in lieu of retentions being withheld. Some of these facilities are secured by issue of corporate guarantees by the Company and its subsidiaries in favour  
of the issuing banks.

At 31 December 2019, the Group had outstanding letters of credit, letters of guarantee, including performance, advance payments and bid bonds of US$4,581m  
(2018: US$4,721m) against which the Group had pledged or restricted cash balances of, in aggregate, US$8m (2018: US$10m).

At 31 December 2019, the Group had outstanding forward exchange contracts amounting to US$2,307m (2018: US$2,610m). These commitments consist of future 
gross obligations either to acquire or to sell designated amounts of foreign currency at agreed rates and value dates (note 33).

31 December 2018
The financial commitments associated with leases for 31 December 2018, in accordance with IAS 17 ‘Leases’, are as follows:

Operating lease commitments – 31 December 2018

Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
More than five years

2018  

US$m

21
50
29

100

Included in the above are commitments relating to the lease of property in the United Kingdom of US$67m. Minimum lease payments recognised as an operating lease 
expense during 2018 amounted to US$27m, of which US$14m related to cancellable operating leases and US$13m related to non-cancellable operating leases.

Finance lease commitments – 31 December 2018

Oil and gas facilities and plant and equipment
The commitments are as follows:
Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
More than five years

Future minimum 
lease payments 
US$m

Finance  
expense  
US$m

Present  
value  
US$m

139
326
60

525

27
42
5

74

112
284
55

451

165

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts31 Commitments and contingent liabilities continued
Capital commitments
At 31 December 2019, the Group had capital commitments of US$53m (2018: US$21m) excluding the above lease commitments.

Included in the US$53m of commitments are:

Production Enhancement Contracts (PECs) in Mexico 
Block PM304 in Malaysia
Commitments in respect of development of the Group’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”), digital systems and other 
information technology equipment
Oman training centre commitments

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

19
22

12
–

16
3

–
2

Contingent liabilities
As described in pages 34, 74 and 86 of the 2019 Annual Report and Accounts, on 12 May 2017, the UK Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) announced an investigation into 
the activities of Petrofac, its subsidiaries, and their officers, employees and agents for suspected bribery, corruption, and/or money laundering. In February 2019, 
a former employee of a Petrofac subsidiary admitted offences contrary to the UK Bribery Act 2010. No charges have been brought against any Group company or 
any other officers or employees to date. Although not charged, a number of Petrofac individuals and entities are alleged to have acted together with the individual 
concerned. The SFO investigation is ongoing. The existence of any possible future financial obligations (such as fines or penalties), or other consequences, is unable  
to be determined at this time.

The Group is aware of challenges to the historical application of National Insurance Contributions to workers in the UK Continental Shelf. At this point, the Group 
considers this to be a possible obligation whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not 
wholly within the control of the Group and, accordingly, no provision has been recognised. Management does not believe it is possible to make a reliable estimate  
of the potential financial effect in the event that the Group was determined to have any liability that may arise from this matter.

32 Related party transactions
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Petrofac Limited and the subsidiaries listed in note 34. Petrofac Limited is the ultimate parent 
entity of the Group.

The following table provides the total amount of transactions entered with related parties:

Related party receivables

Joint ventures
Associates

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

1
–

1

–
1

1

All sales to and purchases from related parties are conducted on an arm’s length basis and are approved by the operating segment’s management. All related party 
balances will be settled in cash.

Other Directors’ interests include market-rate services of US$262,000 (2018: US$324,000), incurred in the ordinary course of business by the Engineering & Production 
Services operating segment. The Group Chief Executive is a beneficiary of a trust which has invested in a fund that has an equity interest in the company which 
provided the services. In May 2017, the board of directors approved a donation of up to US$5m over the course of five years to the American University of Beirut 
(AUB) to establish the Petrofac Fund for Engineers endowment fund, which will provide scholarships and internships to engineering students in memory of Mr Maroun 
Semaan, Petrofac’s co-founder. In 2019, a US$1m (2018: US$1m) donation from the approved amount was made to the AUB. The Group Chief Executive is a trustee 
of AUB.

Compensation of key management personnel
The following details remuneration of key management personnel of the Group, comprising Executive and Non-executive Directors of the Company and other senior 
personnel. Further information relating to individual Directors of the Company is provided in the Directors’ remuneration report on pages 90 to 108.

Short-term employee benefits
Other long-term employment benefits
Share-based payments charge
Fees paid to Non-executive Directors

166

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

11
–
4
1

16

13
1
2
1

17

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts33 Risk management and financial instruments
Risk management objectives and policies
The Group’s principal financial assets and liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise trade and other receivables, other financial assets, cash and short-term deposits, 
interest-bearing loans and borrowings, trade and other payables and other financial liabilities.

The Group’s activities expose it to various financial risks particularly associated with interest rate risk on its variable rate cash and short-term deposits, loans and 
borrowings and foreign currency risk on conducting business in currencies other than the reporting currency, as well as translation of the assets and liabilities of foreign 
operations to the reporting currency. These risks are managed from time to time by using a combination of various derivative instruments, principally forward currency 
contracts in line with the Group’s hedging policies. The Group has a policy not to enter into speculative trading of financial derivatives.

The Board of Directors of the Company has established an Audit Committee which performs, amongst other roles, reviews on the effectiveness of the risk 
management and internal control systems to mitigate a range of risks, including financial risks, faced by the Group, which is discussed in detail on pages 83 to 87.

The other main risks besides interest rate and foreign currency risk arising from the Group’s financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and commodity price risk; 
the policies relating to these risks are discussed in detail below:

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Group’s interest-bearing financial liabilities and assets.

The Group’s exposure to market risk arising from changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s long-term variable rate debt obligations and its cash and 
bank balances. The Group’s policy is to manage its interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. The Group’s cash and bank balances are at floating rates 
of interest.

The Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings is primarily in United States dollars, linked to United States dollar LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate). 
The Group uses derivatives to swap between fixed and floating rates. At 31 December 2019, the proportion of floating rate debt was 85% of the total financial debt 
outstanding (2018: 100%), since a floating rate term loan of US$150m was converted to fixed rate using an interest rate swap that was designated as a cash flow hedge. 
At 31 December 2019 the fair value loss of US$2m was recognised through other comprehensive income and a financial liability of US$2m was recognised within other 
financial liability line item of the consolidated balance sheet.

Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The impact on the Group’s profit before tax and equity due to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on loans and borrowings at the reporting date is 
demonstrated in the table below. The analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.

31 December 2019
31 December 2018

Pre-tax profit

Equity

100 basis point 
increase  
US$m

100 basis point 
decrease  
US$m

100 basis point  
increase  
US$m

100 basis point 
decrease  
US$m

(8)
(13)

8
13

–
–

–
–

The following table reflects the maturity profile of the financial liabilities and assets that are subject to interest rate risk:

Year ended 31 December 2019

Financial liabilities
Floating rates 
Bank overdrafts (note 27)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings1 (note 27)

Financial assets
Floating rates
Cash and short-term deposits (note 22)
Restricted cash balances (note 18)

1  During 2019, a term loan of US$150m was converted using an interest rate swap.

Within 1 year 
US$m

1–2 years  

US$m

2–3 years 
US$m

3–4 years 
US$m

4–5 years 
US$m

More than  
5 years  
US$m

Total  

US$m

111
150

261

1,025
8

1,033

–
600

600

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

111
750

861

1,025
8

1,033

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts33 Risk management and financial instruments continued
Year ended 31 December 2018

Financial liabilities
Floating rates 
Bank overdrafts (note 27)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (note 27)

Financial assets
Floating rates
Cash and short-term deposits (note 22)
Restricted cash balances (note 18)

Within 1 year  

1–2 years  

US$m

US$m 2–3 years US$m 3–4 years US$m 4–5 years US$m

More than  
5 years  
US$m

 Total  
US$m

21
240

261

726
10

736

–
300

300

–
–

–

–
80

80

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

21
620

641

726
10

736

Financial liabilities in the above table are disclosed gross of debt acquisition costs and effective interest rate adjustments of US$1m (2018: US$5m).

Interest on financial instruments classified as floating rate is re-priced at intervals of less than one year. The other financial instruments of the Group that are not 
included in the above tables are non-interest bearing and are therefore not subject to interest rate risk.

Foreign currency risk
The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales, purchases, and translation of assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the functional currency  
of its operating units. The Group is also exposed to the translation of the functional currencies of its units to the United States dollar reporting currency of the Group. 

The following table summarises the percentage of foreign currency denominated revenues, costs, financial assets and financial liabilities, expressed in United States 
dollar terms, of the Group totals.

Revenues
Costs
Non-current financial assets
Current financial assets
Non-current financial liabilities
Current financial liabilities

2019  
% of foreign 
currency 
denominated 
items

2018  
% of foreign 
currency 
denominated 
items

34.0%
41.7%
15.5%
52.7%
6.3%
57.5%

44.8%
53.5%
4.4%
13.3%
20.9%
15.4%

The Group uses forward currency contracts to manage the currency exposure on transactions significant to its operations. It is the Group’s policy not to enter into 
forward contracts until a highly probable forecast transaction is in place and to negotiate the terms of the derivative instruments used for hedging to match the terms  
of the hedged item to maximise hedge effectiveness.

Foreign currency sensitivity analysis
The income statements of subsidiaries with non-USD functional currencies are translated into the Group’s reporting currency using a weighted average exchange rate. 
Foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate at the reporting date. Revenues and costs in currencies other than the functional currency of an 
operating unit are recorded at the prevailing rate at the date of the transaction. The following significant exchange rates applied during the year in relation to United 
States dollars:

2019

2018

Average rate

Closing rate

Average rate

Closing rate

1.28
3.31
1.12

1.32
3.30
1.12

1.34
3.31
1.18

1.28
3.29
1.15

Sterling
Kuwaiti dinar
Euro

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsThe following table summarises the impact on the Group’s profit before tax and equity (due to a change in the fair value of monetary assets, liabilities and derivative 
instruments) of a reasonably possible change in United States dollar exchange rates with respect to different currencies:

31 December 2019
31 December 2018

1 

Includes impact on pegged currencies.

Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
At 31 December, the Group had foreign exchange forward contracts as follows:

Profit before tax

Equity

+10% US dollar 
rate increase  

US$m

151
(12)1

−10% US dollar 
rate decrease 
US$m

+10% US dollar 
rate increase 
US$m

−10% US dollar 
rate decrease 
US$m

151
(12)1

(9)
14

9
(14)

Euro purchases
Sterling sales
Kuwaiti dinar sales
Russian ruble (sales)/purchases
Arab Emirates dirham purchases

1  Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders.

Contract value

Fair value (undesignated)

Fair value (designated)

Net unrealised gain/(loss)1

2019  

US$m

179
(555)
(513)
(4)
150

2018  

US$m

311
(468)
(942)
29
150

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

1
(9)
–
–
–

(8)

(1)
12
–
–
–

11

–
–
(1)
1
–

–

18
(1)
(8)
(2)
–

7

15
–
(2)
–
–

13

18
(1)
(1)
(2)
–

14

The above foreign exchange contracts mature and will affect income between January 2020 and May 2022 (2018: between January 2019 and August 2021). 

At 31 December 2019, the Group had cash and short-term deposits designated as cash flow hedges with net unrealised loss of US$nil (2018: US$1m loss) as follows:

Euro cash and short-term deposits
Sterling cash and short-term deposits

1  Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders.

Fair value

Net unrealised gain/(loss)1

2019  

US$m

9
–

2018  

US$m

16
3

2019  

US$m

2018  

US$m

–
–

–

(1)
–

(1)

During 2019, net changes in fair value resulting in a gain of US$254,000 (2018: loss of US$24m) relating to these derivative instruments and financial assets were taken 
to equity and losses of US$128,000 (2018: gains of US$3m) were recycled from equity into cost of sales in the consolidated income statement. The forward points 
and ineffective portions of the above foreign exchange forward contracts and loss on undesignated derivatives of US$11m (2018: US$5m loss) were recognised in the 
consolidated income statement.

Commodity price risk – oil prices
No crude oil swaps were entered by the Group during 2019 to hedge oil production.

Credit risk
The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. Business Unit Risk Review Committees (BURRC) evaluate the creditworthiness of each 
individual third party at the time of entering into new contracts. Limits have been placed on the approval authority of the BURRC above which the approval of the 
Board of Directors of the Company is required. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with appropriate follow-up action taken where necessary. 
At 31 December 2019, the Group’s five largest customers accounted for 48.5% of outstanding trade receivables, contract assets and deferred consideration receivable 
(2018: 52.8%).

With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current receivables from 
joint operation partners for leases and certain derivative instruments, the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum 
exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts33 Risk management and financial instruments continued
Liquidity risk
The Group’s objective is to ensure sufficient liquidity to support operations and future growth is available. The provision of financial capital and the potential impact on 
the Group’s capital structure is reviewed regularly. The Group is not exposed to any external capital constraints. The maturity profiles of the Group’s financial liabilities 
at 31 December are as follows:

Year ended 31 December 2019

Financial liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Trade and other payables 
(excluding other taxes payable and retention payable)
Derivative instruments
Interest payments

Year ended 31 December 2018

Financial liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Trade and other payables 
(excluding advances from customers and other taxes payable)
Derivative instruments
Interest payments

6 months  
or less  
US$m

186
88

842
19
13

1,148

6 months  
or less  
US$m

161
76

780
15
11

1,043

6–12 months 
US$m

1–2 years  

US$m

2–5 years 
US$m

More than  
5 years  
US$m

Contractual 
undiscounted 
cash flows 
US$m

Carrying 
amount  
US$m

225
75

85
2
16

403

600
153

–
–
23

776

–
132

–
–
–

132

–
49

–
–
–

49

1,011
497

927
21
52

1,010
438

927
21
–

2,508

2,396

6–12 months 
US$m

1–2 years  

US$m 2–5 years US$m

More than  
5 years  
US$m

Contractual 
undiscounted 
cash flows 
US$m

Carrying amount  

US$m

100
63

111
5
8

287

300
121

–
2
11

434

80
205

–
–
2

287

–
60

–
–
–

60

641
525

891
22
32

636
451

891
22
–

2,111

2,000

The Group uses various funded facilities provided by banks and its own financial assets to fund the above-mentioned financial liabilities.

Capital management
The Group’s policy is to maintain a robust capital base to support future operations, growth and maximise shareholder value.

The Group seeks to optimise shareholder returns by maintaining a balance between debt and equity attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders and monitors the 
efficiency of its capital structure on a regular basis. The gearing ratio and return on shareholders’ equity is as follows:

Cash and short-term deposits
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (A)
Net cash (B)
Equity attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders (C)
Reported net profit/(loss) for the year attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders (D)
Gross gearing ratio (A/C)
Net gearing ratio (B/C)
Shareholders’ return on investment (D/C)

2019  

US$m

1,025
(1,010)
15
633
73
159.6%
Net cash
11.5%

2018  

US$m

726
(636)
90
707
64
90.0%
Net cash
9.1%

170

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts34 Subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements
At 31 December 2019, the Group had investments in the following active subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements:

Name of entity

Country of incorporation

2019

2018

Proportion of nominal value  
of issued shares controlled  
by the Group

Active subsidiaries
Petrofac Algeria EURL
Petrofac International (Bahrain) S.P.C.
Petrofac South East Asia (B) Sdn Bhd
Petrofac (Cyprus) Limited
Caltec Limited
Eclipse Petroleum Technology Limited
K W Limited
Oilennium Limited
Petrofac (Malaysia-PM304) Limited
Petrofac Contracting Limited
Petrofac Engineering Limited
Petrofac Services Limited
Petrofac Treasury UK Limited
Petrofac UK Holdings Limited
PetroHealth Limited
Petrofac Deutschland GmbH
Jermyn Insurance Company Limited
Petrofac Engineering India Private Limited
Petrofac Engineering Services India Private Limited
Petrofac Projects and Services Private Limited (formerly Petrofac Information Services Private Limited)
Petrofac (JSD 6000) Limited
Petrofac Energy Developments (Ohanet) Jersey Limited
Petrofac Energy Developments International Limited
Petrofac Facilities Management International Limited
Petrofac FPF004 Limited
Petrofac Integrated Energy Services Limited
Petrofac International Ltd
Petrofac Offshore Management Limited
Petrofac Platform Management Services Limited
Petrofac Training International Limited
Petrokyrgyzstan Limited
Petro Oil & Gas Limited (note 13)
Petroleum Facilities E & C Limited
Petrofac E&C Sdn Bhd
Petrofac Energy Developments Sdn Bhd
Petrofac Engineering Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Algeria
Bahrain
Brunei
Cyprus
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
Germany
Guernsey
India
India
India
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1001
1001
1001
100
100
1001
100
100
100
100
–
1001
1001
–
1001
1001
100
100
1001
–
512
1001
100
100
70

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1001
1001
1001
100
100
1001
100
100
100
100
100
1001
1001
100
1001
1001
100
100
1001
100
512
1001
100
100
70

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts34 Subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements continued

Name of entity

PFMAP Sdn Bhd
Petrofac EPS Sdn. Bhd
H&L/SPD Americas S. de R.L.
Petrofac Mexico SA de CV
Petrofac Mexico Servicios SA de CV
Petrofac Kazakhstan B.V.
Petrofac Netherlands Coöperatief U.A.
Petrofac Netherlands Holdings B.V. (note 13)
Petrofac Nigeria B.V.
Petrofac Norge B.V.
PTS B.V.
Petrofac Energy Services Nigeria Limited
Petrofac International (Nigeria) Limited
Petrofac Norge AS
Petrofac E&C Oman LLC
PKT Technical Services Ltd
PKT Training Services Ltd
Sakhalin Technical Training Centre
Petrofac Saudi Arabia Company Limited
Atlantic Resourcing Limited
Petrofac Facilities Management Limited
Petrofac Training Holdings Limited
Petrofac Training Limited
Scotvalve Services Limited
SPD Limited
Stephen Gillespie Consultants Limited
Petrofac South East Asia Pte Ltd
Petrofac E&C International Limited
Petrofac Emirates LLC (note 13)
Petrofac FZE
Petrofac International (UAE) LLC
Petrofac Inc.
Petrofac Training Inc.
W&W Energy Services Inc.
SPD Group Limited

Country of incorporation

Malaysia
Malaysia
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Nigeria
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Russia
Russia
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Scotland
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United States
United States
United States
British Virgin Islands 

Proportion of nominal value  
of issued shares controlled  
by the Group

2019

100
492
100
100
100
100
100
512
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
502
–
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
–
1001
100
75
100
100
100
100
100
100

2018

100
492
100
100
100
100
100
512
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
502
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1001
100
75
100
100
1001
100
–
100

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsAssociates
Name of associate

Principal activities

PetroFirst Infrastructure Limited
PetroFirst Infrastructure 2 Limited

Leasing of floating platforms to oil and gas industry 
Leasing of floating platforms to oil and gas industry

Country of incorporation

Jersey
Jersey

Proportion of nominal value  
of issued shares controlled 
 by the Group

2019

20
10

2018

20
10

Joint arrangements
Joint ventures
Socar – Petrofac LLC
Petrofac – ISKER LLP
China Petroleum Petrofac Engineering 
Services Cooperatief U.A.
Takatuf Petrofac Oman LLC

Joint operations
PetroAlfa Servicios Integrados de  
Energia SAPI de CV
PSS Netherlands B.V.

Bechtel Petrofac JV

Training services
Engineering and construction services
Consultancy for petroleum and chemical engineering

Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Netherlands

Construction, operation and management of a training centre

Oman

Services to oil and gas industry

Engineering, procurement, supply of equipment and materials  
and related services to execute the Company’s scope of work  
for a project in Thailand
Engineering, procurement and construction management of a  
project in UAE
EPC for a project in UAE
EPC for a project in Algeria
EPC for a project in Oman
Oil and gas exploration and production in Malaysia
EPC for a project in Kuwait

NGL 4 JV
Petrofac/Bonatti JV
Petrofac/Daelim JV
PM304 JV
Petrofac/Samsung/CB&I CFP
Santuario Production Sharing Contract Oil and gas exploration and production in Mexico

Mexico

Netherlands

Unincorporated

Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated
Unincorporated

49
50
49

40

503

364

355

455
705
505
305
475
365

49
–
49

40

503

364

355

455
705
505
305
475
365

Please note that only active entities are shown in the above tables. All dormant entities have been omitted.
1  Directly held by Petrofac Limited.
2  Entities consolidated as subsidiaries on the basis of control.
3  Joint arrangement classified as joint operation on the basis of contractual arrangement, whereby the activities of the arrangement are primarily designed for the provision of output to the venturers; this indicates that 

the venturers have rights to substantially all the economic benefits of the assets of the arrangement.

4  The joint arrangement is classified as a joint operation as, contractually, the joint operation partners have rights to the joint operation’s assets and obligation for the joint operation’s liabilities.
5  The unincorporated arrangement between the venturers is a joint arrangement as, contractually, all the decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent by the venturers. Unincorporated joint 

arrangements are recognised in the Group’s financial statements as joint operations.

The Group’s ownership interest in associates and joint ventures is disclosed on page 149 and page 150.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APPENDICES

Appendix A
The Group references Alternative Performance Measures (“APMs”) when evaluating the Group’s reported financial performance, financial position and cash flows  
that are not defined or specified under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The Group considers that these APMs, which are not a substitute for  
or superior to IFRS measures, provide stakeholders with additional useful information by adjusting for certain reported items which impact upon IFRS measures  
or, by defining new measures, to aid the understanding of the Group’s financial performance, financial position and cash flows.

Closest equivalent IFRS measure

Adjustments to reconcile to primary statements

Rationale for adjustments

APM

Group’s business performance 
net profit attributable to Petrofac 
Limited shareholders (note A1)

Business performance basic 
and diluted earnings per share 
attributable to Petrofac Limited 
shareholders (note A2)

Description

Measures net 
profitability

Measures net 
profitability

Group’s net profit/(loss)

Basic and diluted earnings 
per share

Petrofac presents business performance APM in 
the consolidated income statement as a means of 
measuring underlying business performance. The 
business performance net profit measure excludes 
the contribution of impairments of assets, fair value 
re-measurements, losses on disposal, restructuring 
and redundancy costs, onerous leasehold property 
provision, certain Corporate reporting segment 
professional services and amortisation of debt 
acquisition cost, contract migration costs and 
material deferred tax movements arising due to 
foreign exchange differences in jurisdictions where 
tax is computed based on the functional currency 
of the country

Excludes exceptional items and certain 
re-measurements, depreciation and amortisation 
and includes share of net profits from associates 
and joint ventures

Measures operating 
profitability

Operating profit/(loss)

Business performance earnings 
before interest, tax, depreciation 
and amortisation (“EBITDA”)  
(note A3)

Business performance effective 
tax rate (“ETR”) (note A4)

Measures tax charge

Income tax expense

Excludes income tax credit related to exceptional 
items and certain re-measurements

Capital expenditure (note A5)

Measures net cash cost 
of capital investment

Net cash flows generated from/
(used in) investing activities

Excludes dividends received from associates 
and joint ventures, net loans repaid by/(paid to) 
associates and joint ventures, proceeds from 
disposal of property, plant and equipment, 
proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries and interest 
received

Free cash flow (note A6)

Measures net cash 
generated after 
operating and investing 
activities to finance 
returns to shareholders

Working capital, balance sheet 
measure (note A7)

Measures the 
investment in working 
capital

Return on capital employed 
(“ROCE”) (note A8)

Measures the efficiency 
of generating operating 
profits from capital 
employed

Cash conversion (note A9)

Net lease liabilities (note A10)

Measures the 
conversion of EBITDA 
into cash

Measures net lease 
liabilities 

Net cash flows generated from/
(used in) operating activities 
plus net cash flows (used in)/
generated from investing activities 
minus interest paid plus amounts 
received from non-controlling 
interest

No direct equivalent. Calculated 
as inventories plus trade and other 
receivables plus contract assets 
minus trade and other payables 
minus contract liabilities minus 
accrued contract expenses

No direct equivalent. Calculated 
as business performance 
earnings before interest, tax and 
amortisation (EBITA) divided by 
capital employed (average total 
assets minus average current 
liabilities after adjusting for certain 
leases)

No direct equivalent. Calculated as 
cash generated from operations 
divided by business performance 
EBITDA

No direct equivalent. Calculated as 
gross lease liabilities minus 70% 
of leases in respect of right-of-use 
assets relating to Block PM304 in 
Malaysia

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Net debt/net cash (note A11)

Measures indebtedness No direct equivalent. Calculated 

n/a

Net debt/EBITDA (note A12)

Measures leverage

New order intake (note A13)

Provides visibility of 
future revenue

as interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings minus cash and 
short-term deposits

No direct equivalent. Calculated as 
net debt divided by EBITDA

No direct equivalent. Calculated 
as net awards and net variation 
orders

n/a

n/a

174

The intention of this measure is to 
provide users of the consolidated 
financial statements with a clear 
and consistent presentation of 
underlying business performance 
and it excludes the impact of 
certain items to aid comparability

The intention of this measure is to 
provide users of the consolidated 
financial statements with a clear 
and consistent presentation of 
underlying operating performance

The intention of this measure is to 
provide users of the consolidated 
financial statements with a clear 
and consistent presentation of 
underlying business performance 
ETR

Excludes items not considered 
relevant to capital investment

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsA1. Business performance net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders

Reported net profit (A)
Adjustments – exceptional items and certain re-measurements (note 6):
Impairment of assets
Fair value re-measurements
Loss on disposal
Group reorganisation and redundancy costs
Onerous leasehold property provisions
Other exceptional items

Pre-tax exceptional items and certain re-measurements (B)

Foreign exchange translation (gains)/losses on deferred tax balances
Deferred tax impairment
Tax relief on exceptional items and certain re-measurements

Tax credit on exceptional items and certain re-measurements (C)

Post-tax exceptional items and certain re-measurements (D = B + C)
Group’s business performance net profit (A + D)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest

Business performance net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders

A2. Business performance basic earnings per share attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders

Reported net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders (E)
Add: post-tax exceptional items and certain re-measurements (appendix A, note A1)

Business performance net profit attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders (E1)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings per share1 (F) (note 9)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share1 (F1) (note 9)

Basic earnings per share 
Business performance (E1/F x 100)
Reported (E/F x 100)

Diluted earnings per share
Business performance (E1/F1 x 100)
Reported (E/F1 x 100)

1  The weighted number of ordinary shares in issue during the year, excludes those held by the Employee Benefit trust.

A3. Business performance EBITDA

Reported operating profit
Adjustments:
Pre-tax exceptional items and certain re-measurements (appendix A, note A1)
Share of net profits from associates and joint ventures (note 17)
Depreciation (note 12)
Amortisation and write off (note 5a and note 5b)

Business performance EBITDA

A4. Business performance ETR

Reported income tax expense
Add: Tax credit on exceptional items and certain re-measurements (appendix A, note A1)
Business performance income tax expense (G)
Group’s business performance net profit (appendix A, note A1)
Group’s business performance net profit before tax (H)

Business performance ETR (G/H x 100)

2019 
US$m

66

2018  

US$m

61

119
37
–
10
–
23

189

(1)
16
(1)

14

203
269
7

276

2019 
US$m

73
203

276

235
45
28
8
18
22

356

2
–
(69)

(67)

289
350
3

353

2018 
US$m

64
289

353

2019 Shares 
million

2018 Shares 
million

336
343

338
345

2019 
US cents

2018 
US cents

82.1
21.7

80.4
21.3

2019 
US$m

220

189
17
130
3

559

2019 
US$m

126
(14)
112
269
381

104.4
18.9

102.3
18.6

2018 
US$m

159

356
15
140
1

671

2018 
US$m

46
67
113
350
463

29.4%

24.4%

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APPENDICES
CONTINUED

Appendix A continued
A5. Capital expenditure

Net cash flows used in/(from) investing activities
Adjustments:
Acquisition of subsidiary
Dividends received from associates and joint ventures
Net loans (paid to)/repaid by associates and joint ventures
Disposal costs paid/proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries including receipt against contingent consideration
Advance received
Interest received

Capital expenditure

A6. Free cash flow

Net cash flows generated from operating activities
Net cash flows (used in)/generated from investing activities
Interest paid
Amounts received from non-controlling interest

Free cash flow

A7. Working capital

Inventories (note 19)
Trade and other receivables (note 20) 
Contract assets (note 21)

Current Assets (I)
Trade and other payables (note 29)
Contract liabilities (note 21) 
Accrued contract expenses

Current Liabilities (J)

Working capital (I – J)

A8. Return on capital employed

Reported operating profit
Adjustments:
Pre-tax exceptional items and certain re-measurements (appendix A, note A1)
Share of profits from associates and joint ventures (note 17)
Amortisation (note 5a and 5b)

Business performance EBITA (K)

Total assets opening balance
Less: 70% on leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia

Adjusted total assets opening balance (L)

Total assets closing balance
Less: 70% on leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia (note A10)

Adjusted total assets closing balance (M)

Average total assets (N = (L + M)/2)

Current liabilities opening balance
Less: 70% on leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia (note A10)

Adjusted current liabilities opening balance (O)

Current liabilities closing balance
Less: 70% on leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia (note A10)

Adjusted current liabilities closing balance (P)

Average current liabilities (Q = (O + P)/2)

Capital employed (R = N – Q)

Return on capital employed (K/R x 100)

176

2019 
US$m

59

 (21)
11
(2)
(9)
12
37
5

92

2019  

US$m

238
(59)
(51)
10

138

2019 
US$m

17
1,102
2,064

3,183
1,075
273
1,599

2,947

236

2019 
US$m

220

189
17
1

427

5,806
(313)

5,493

5,976
(259)

5,717

5,605

3,794
(76)

3,718

3,922
(89)

3,833

3,776

1,829

2018 
US$m

(213)

–
11
13
152
130
–
5

98

2018 
US$m

553
213
(69)
224

921

2018 
US$m

21
1,431
1,998

3,450
962
504
1,645

3,111

339

2018 
US$m

159

356
15
–

530

7,563
(381)

7,182

5,806
(313)

5,493

6,338

4,982
(76)

4,906

3,794
(76)

3,718

4,312

2,026

23.3%

26.2%

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsA9. Cash conversion

Cash generated from operations (S)

Business performance EBITDA (T)

Cash conversion (S/T x 100)

A10. Net lease liabilities

Non-current liability for lease liabilities (note 18)
Current liability for lease liabilities (note 18)

Total gross liability for lease liabilities

70% gross up on non-current liability for leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia (note 18)
70% gross up on current liability for leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia (note 18)

Total 70% on leases in respect of right-of-use assets relating to Block PM304 in Malaysia

Net non-current liability for leases 
Net current liability for leases

Net liability for leases

A11. Net (cash)/debt

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (U) (note 27)

Less: Cash and short-term deposits (V) (note 22)

Net (cash)/debt (U – V)

A12. Net debt/EBITDA

Net Debt (W) (appendix A, note A11)

Business performance EBITDA (X) (note A3)

Net Debt/EBITDA (W/X)

A13. New order intake

Engineering & Construction operating segment
Net awards
Net variation orders

Engineering & Production Services operating segment
Net awards
Net variation orders

New order intake

2019 
US$m

399

559

2018 
US$m

681

671

71.4%

101.5%

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

298
140

438

170
89

259

128
51

179

2019 
US$m

1,010

(1,025)

(15)

2019 
US$m

n/a

n/a

n/a

2019 
US$m

1,252
882

2,134

912
115

1,027

3,161

339
112

451

237
76

313

102
36

138

2018 
US$m

636

(726)

(90)

2018 
US$m

n/a

n/a

n/a

2018 
US$m

3,688
668

4,356

751
(67)

684

5,040

177

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsCOMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
178-194

183   Notes to the Company financial statements
183   Note 1  
183   Note 2 

 Summary of significant 

 Corporate information

accounting policies

185   Note 3 
185   Note 4 

Income

 General and 

187   Note 13 

 Employee Benefit Trust  

(“EBT”) shares
187   Note 14   Share-based payments reserve
187   Note 15   Unrealised losses on derivatives
188   Note 16 

 Interest-bearing loans 

and borrowings

administration expenses

189   Note 17 

 Other financial assets and other 

185   Note 5 

 Impairment of investments 

financial liabilities

185   Note 6 
185   Note 7  
185   Note 8 
186   Note 9 
186   Note 10 
186   Note11 

in subsidiaries

Other operating income

191   Note 18 

 Commitments and 

contingent liabilities

 Other operating expenses

191   Note 19 

 Risk management and 

Finance income/(expense)

Dividends paid and proposed

 Investments in subsidiaries

 Amounts due from/due to 

Group entities

financial instruments 

194   Note 20  Related party transactions
194   Note 21 
 Share capital
195   Shareholder information
196   Glossary

187   Note 12 

 Cash and short-term deposits

What’s in this section:

179   Company income statement
179    Company statement of other 
comprehensive income
180   Company balance sheet
181    Company statement of cash flows
182    Company statement of changes in equity

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Income
General and administration expenses
Expected credit loss allowance 
Impairment of investments in subsidiaries
Other operating income
Other operating expenses

Operating profit
Finance income
Finance expense

Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Net profit 
Fair value loss on derivatives

Total comprehensive income 

Notes

3
4
11
5
6
7

8
8

2019
US$m

331
(18)
(126)
(2)
 8
 (25)

168
76
 (65)

 179
–
179

 2018
US$m

580
(22)
(6)
(231)
10
(72)

259
39
(69)

229
–
229

2019 
US$m

 179
(2)

177

2018 
US$m

229
–

229

179

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 DECEMBER 2019

Assets 
Non-current assets
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in associates
Other financial assets

Current assets
Trade and other receivables
Amounts due from Group entities
Other financial assets 
Cash and short-term deposits

Total assets

Equity and liabilities 
Equity attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders
Share capital
Share premium
Capital redemption reserve
Employee Benefit Trust shares
Share-based payments reserve
Unrealised losses on derivatives
Retained earnings

Total equity

Non-current liabilities 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Other financial liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Amounts due to Group entities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Other financial liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Total equity and liabilities

Notes

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

10

17

11
17
12

21
21
21
13
14
15

16
17

11
16 
17

218
7
46

 271

1
 2,588
38
74

 2,701

 2,972

7
4
11
(110)
 83
 (2)
 554

547

599
 –

599

2
 1,401
 401
22

1,826

2,425

2,972

220
7
60

287

1
1,945
58
54

2,058

2,345

7
4
11
(107)
79
–
508

502

376
2

378

3
1,183
257
22

1,465

1,843

2,345

The financial statements on pages 179 to 194 were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 February 2020 and signed on its behalf by  
Alastair Cochran – Chief Financial Officer.

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Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Operating activities 
Profit before tax

Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax:
Expected credit loss allowance
Impairment of investments in subsidiaries
Loss on disposal of a subsidiary
Net finance (income)/expense
Net other non-cash items

Working capital adjustments:
Trade and other receivables
Amounts due from Group entities
Other financial assets and liabilities
Trade and other payables
Amounts due to Group entities

Net cash flows (used in)/generated from operating activities

Investing activities 
Proceeds from disposal of a subsidiary including receipt against contingent consideration
Interest received

Net cash flows generated from investing activities

Financing activities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings, net of debt acquisition cost
Repayment of interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
Interest paid
Purchase of Company’s shares by Employee Benefit Trust
Dividends paid

Net cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December1

Notes

2019 
US$m

2018* 

US$m

 179

229

11
5
7
8

7, 17
8

17
17
8
13

12

 126
 2
 –
 (11)
 6

 302

 –
 (669)
29
(1)
 184

 (155)

 10
 1

 11

 1,390
 (1,110)
 (37)
 (33)
 (129)

81

 (63)
 36

 (27)

6
231
41
30
(1)

536

(1)
(228)
–
(4)
769

1,072

105
3

108

1,858
(2,803)
(55)
(44)
(127)

(1,171)

9
27

36

*  Re-presented due to reclassification of interest paid of US$55m for the year ended 31 December 2018, previously reported within operating activity to financing activity as this presentation provides better 

comparability with Petrofac’s peer group and more faithfully represents the nature of the item in accordance with IAS 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’, consequently, net cash flows generated from operating activities 
increased by US$55m and net cash flows used in financing activities increased by US$55m.

1   Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2019 include cash and short-term deposits of US$74m offset by bank overdrafts of US$101m (2018: short-term deposits of US$54m offset by bank overdrafts of US$18m).

181

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Balance at 1 January 2018

Net profit 
Purchase of Company’s shares by 
Employee Benefit Trust 
Issue of Company’s shares by  
Employee Benefit Trust 
Credit to equity for share-based payments 
charge invoiced to Group entities 
Dividends (note 9)

Balance at 1 January 2019

Net profit 
Other comprehensive loss

Total comprehensive (loss)/income 

Purchase of Company’s shares by  
Employee Benefit Trust 
Issue of Company’s shares by 
Employee Benefit Trust (note 15)
Credit to equity for share-based payments 
charge invoiced to Group entities 
Dividends (note 9)

Balance at 31 December 2019

1  Shares held by Petrofac Employee Benefit Trust.

Issued share 
capital 
US$m 
(note 21)

 7 

Share 
premium 
US$m

 4

Capital 
redemption 
reserve 
US$m

 11

Employee 
Benefit Trust

 shares1 
US$m 
(note 13)

 (102)

–

–

–

–
–

7

–
–

–

–

–

–
–

7

–

–

–

–
–

4

–
–

–

–

–

–
–

4

–

–

–

–
–

11

–
–

–

–

–

–
–

–

(44)

39

–
–

(107)

–
–

–

(33)

30

–
–

11

(110)

Share-based 
payments 
reserve 
US$m
(note 14)

Unrealised 
losses on 
derivatives
US$m
(note 15)

 81

–

–

(34)

32

79

–
–

–

–

(26)

30
–

83

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–
(2)

(2)

–

–

–
–

(2)

Retained 
earnings 
US$m

 412

 229

–

(5)

–
(128)

508

179
–

–

 (4)

–
(129)

554

Total equity 
US$m

 413

 229

(44)

–

32
(128)

502

179
(2)

177

(33)

–

30
 (129)

547

182

Petrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

1 Corporate information
Petrofac Limited (the Company) is a limited liability company registered and 
domiciled in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and is the holding 
company for the international group of Petrofac subsidiaries. Petrofac Limited  
and its subsidiaries at 31 December 2019 comprise the Petrofac Group (the 
Group). The Group’s principal activity is the provision of services to the oil and  
gas production and processing industry.

Amortised cost
The Company generally applies this category to trade and other receivables, 
amounts due from Group entities and deferred consideration receivable. 
The Company measures financial assets at amortised cost if both of the 
following conditions are met:

 — The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold 

financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and

The financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2019 
were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors 
on 25 February 2020.

 — The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to 

cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal 
amount outstanding

2 Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The separate financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and applicable requirements of Jersey law.

The separate financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a 
historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments and contingent 
consideration that have been measured at fair value. The functional and 
presentation currency of these separate financial statements is United States 
dollars and all values in the separate financial statements are rounded to the 
nearest million (US$m) unless otherwise stated. 

Adoption of new financial reporting standards, amendments and 
interpretations
Effective new financial reporting amendments
The Company has adopted IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ and IFRIC 23 ‘Uncertainty over 
Income Tax Treatments’ on 1 January 2019, effective for accounting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019.

Although these new standards and interpretations apply for the first time in 2019, 
they do not have an impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Significant accounting policies
Investments in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries are stated at cost less any accumulated impairment.

Investments in associates
Investment in associates are stated at cost less any accumulated impairment.

Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are classified at initial recognition, as subsequently measured 
at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (“OCI”), and 
fair value through profit or loss.
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial 
assets not recorded at fair value, transaction costs that are attributable to the 
acquisition of the financial asset.

Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in the 
following categories:

 — Amortised cost

 — Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective 
interest rate (“EIR”) method and are subject to impairment. Gains and losses are 
recognised in the Company income statement when the asset is derecognised, 
modified or impaired.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held 
for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value 
through profit or loss, or financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at 
fair value. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated 
as effective hedging instruments. Financial assets at fair value through profit or 
loss are carried in the balance sheet at fair, value with net changes in fair value 
recognised in the income statement.

Contingent consideration relating to a disposal of the Company’s shareholding  
in a wholly owned subsidiary, Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited, was recognised as 
a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss within the other financial assets 
line item of the balance sheet. No fair value movement occurred during 2018.

The fair value changes to undesignated forward currency contracts are reported 
within the other operating income/expenses line item in the income statement.

Impairment of financial assets
The Company recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all 
financial assets not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on 
the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the 
contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive, discounted 
at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash 
flows will include, if any, cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit 
enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, ECLs are recognised in two 
stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase 
in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that 
result from default events that are possible within the next 12 months (a 12-month 
ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase 
in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses 
expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the 
default (a lifetime ECL). There was no significant increase in the credit risk for such 
financial assets since the initial recognition.

The Company considers a financial asset to be in default when available 
information indicates that the Company is unlikely to receive the outstanding 
contractual amounts in full. 

183

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts2 Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as loans and borrowings, 
payables, or derivatives.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of 
loans and borrowings and trade and other payables, net of directly attributable 
transaction costs.

The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and 
borrowings including bank overdrafts, and derivative financial instruments.

Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial liabilities are classified  
in the following categories:

 — Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 — Loans and borrowings

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities 
held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as  
at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial liabilities include derivative financial instruments entered by the 
Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships. 

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the 
income statement.

Loans and borrowings
This category generally applies to interest-bearing loans and borrowings (note 16). 
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. The EIR amortisation charge 
and the gains and losses, upon derecognition, are recognised in the other 
operating income or expenses line item in the Company income statement.

Amortised cost is calculated by considering any discount or premium on 
acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. 

Share-based payments
Employees of the Group entities receive remuneration in the form of share-based 
payment, whereby employees render services in exchange for Company shares 
or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’); see note 25 of consolidated 
financial statements on page 158.

Taxation
Profits arising in the Company for the 2019 year of assessment will be subject  
to Jersey tax at the standard corporate income tax rate of 0%.

Significant accounting judgements and estimates
Judgements
In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, management 
has made the following judgements, apart from those involving estimations, 
which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the 
financial statements:

Significant judgements associated with contingent liabilities and provisions
Management applies significant judgements in determining whether it has a 
possible obligation to disclose a contingent liability or a probable obligation 
to recognise a provision in the financial statements. Management, in certain 
instances, takes into consideration legal advice from its legal counsel and external 
legal advisors as well as independent, external specialist advice, to determine the 
probability of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits that will be 
required to settle the obligation, if determined. Typically, the contingent liabilities 
include pending legal cases with regulatory authorities and/or third parties.

Estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation 
uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of 
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next financial year are discussed below:

 — Recoverable amount of investments in subsidiaries and ECL allowance on 

amounts due from Group entities: the Company recognises an allowance for 
ECLs for amounts due from Group entities based on the difference between 
the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the 
cash flows that the Company expects to receive. The expected cash flows 
will include, if any, cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit 
enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms. For determining the 
recoverable amount of investments in subsidiaries; the Company determines 
at the end of each reporting period whether there is any evidence of indicators 
of impairment in the carrying amount of its investments in subsidiaries. 
Where indicators exist, an impairment test is undertaken which requires 
management to estimate the recoverable amount of its assets, which is 
based on value in use. The value in use calculation is based on output of 
management’s business planning process which involves assumptions 
relating to, but not limited to, future profitability, discount rate and inflation. 
The carrying amount of investments in and amounts due from Group entities 
was US$218m and US$2,588m respectively (2018: US$220m and US$1,945m 
respectively) and amounts due to Group entities was US$1,401m (2018: 
US$1,183m)

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts3 Income
Dividends from subsidiaries and associates are recognised when the right to receive payment is established. 

Dividend income from subsidiaries
Dividend income from associates

2019 
US$m

 320
11

 331

2018 
US$m

572
8

580

4 General and administration expenses
General and administration expenses relate to costs directly incurred by the Company. This also includes the recharged portion of the corporate personnel cost, 
travelling, entertainment and professional cost by one of its subsidiaries of US$16m (2018: US$16m) recognised within the general and administration expenses line 
item in the Company income statement.

Included in general and administration expenses is the auditor’s remuneration of US$40,000 (2018: US$50,000) related to the fee for the audit of the Company’s 
financial statements.

5 Impairment of investments in subsidiaries
Impairment of investments in subsidiaries of US$2m relates to Petrofac Energy Developments International Limited, arising due to a sale and purchase agreement 
(“SPA”) signed in 2019 to dispose of the remaining 51% interest in the Group’s Mexican operations; refer to note 15 of the consolidated financial statements (2018: 
US$231m arising from disposal of 49% interest in the Group’s Mexican operations). 

6 Other operating income

Exchange gain and forward points on undesignated foreign currency contracts
Recharges to Group entities

7 Other operating expenses

Effective interest rate amortisation and losses resulting from changes in interest-bearing loans and borrowings repayment terms (note 16)
Foreign exchange loss
Loss on sale of a subsidiary
Others

2019 
US$m

3
5

8

2018 
US$m

6
4

10

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

4
5
–
16

25

12
–
41
19

72

Loss on sale of a subsidiary during 2018
On 26 August 2018, the Company signed an SPA with Ithaca Energy UK Ltd for the disposal of its wholly owned subsidiary, Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited. 
The disposal was completed on 11 December 2018, and a loss on disposal of US$41m was recognised in the Company’s income statement. The carrying amount 
of GSA investment at the time of the disposal was US$224m. The fair value of consideration comprised cash consideration of US$106m, deferred consideration of 
US$59m and contingent consideration of US$19m, with associated disposal costs of US$1m.

8 Finance income/(expense)

Finance income
Bank interest
Unwinding of discount (note 17)
On amounts due from Group entities

Total finance income

Finance expense
Borrowings
On amounts due to Group entities

Total finance expense

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

1
5
 70

76

(36)
(29)

(65)

3
–
36

39

(55)
(14)

(69)

185

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts9 Dividends paid and proposed

Declared and paid during the year
Equity dividends on ordinary shares:
Final dividend for 2017 (US$0.253 per share)
Interim dividend 2018 (US$0.127 per share)
Final dividend for 2018 (US$0.253 per share) 
Interim dividend 2019 (US$0.127 per share)

Proposed for approval at the Annual General Meeting
(not recognised as a liability as at 31 December)
Equity dividends on ordinary shares:
Final dividend for 2019: US$0.253 per share (2018: US$0.253 per share)

10 Investments in subsidiaries
At 31 December, the Company had investments in the following active subsidiaries:

Name of company

Trading subsidiaries
Petrofac Services Limited
Petrofac UK Holdings Limited
Jermyn Insurance Company Limited
Petrofac International Limited
Petrofac Energy Developments International Limited
Petrofac Facilities Management International Limited
Petrofac Integrated Energy Services Limited
Petrofac Training International Limited
Petroleum Facilities E & C Limited
Petrofac South East Asia Pte Limited
Petrofac Treasury UK Limited
Petrofac Inc.

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

–
–
86
43

129

86
42
–
–

128

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

88

88

Proportion of nominal value 
of issued shares controlled 
by the Company

2019

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
99
100
100

2018

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
99
100
100

Country of incorporation

England
England
Guernsey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Jersey
Singapore
UK
USA

11 Amounts due from/due to Group entities
Amounts due from/due to Group entities comprise both interest and non-interest-bearing short-term loans provided to/received from Group entities listed in note 34  
of the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

At the end of each reporting period, the amounts due from Group entities were reported net of expected credit loss (ECL) allowance in accordance with IFRS 9 
‘Financial Instruments’. 

The movement in ECL allowance against amounts due from Group entities at the end of each reporting period was as follows:

At 1 January
Derecognised on disposal of a subsidiary
ECL allowance 

At 31 December

2019
US$m

11
–
126

 137

2018
US$m

125
(120)
6

11

ECL charge of US$126m recognised during the year primarily related to a loan that was provided by the Company through its subsidiaries to fund the Mexican 
operations. A sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) was signed in 2019 to dispose of the remaining 51% interest in the Group’s Mexican operations, which resulted in 
an ECL allowance of US$83m; see note 15 of the consolidated financial statements. An ECL allowance of US$32m was recognised against amounts receivable from 
Petrofac Treasury UK Limited, a subsidiary fully funded by the Company, considering the risk of default that Petrofac Treasury UK Limited could incur on its loans to 
Group entities. 

186

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsAt 31 December 2019, the analysis of amounts due from Group entities is as follows:

ECL rate
Gross carrying amount
Less: ECL allowance 

ECL adjusted amounts due from Group entities at 31 December 

The increase in ECL rate is due to an additional ECL allowance of US$126m recognised during the year.

12 Cash and short-term deposits

Cash at bank and in hand
Short-term deposits

The fair value of cash and bank short-term deposit balances was US$74m (2018: US$54m). 

For the purposes of the Company statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:

Cash at bank and in hand
Short-term deposits
Bank overdrafts (note 16)

2019
US$m

5.0%
2,725
(137)

 2,588

2019 
US$m

 64
10

74

2019 
US$m

64
10
(101)

(27)

2018
US$m

0.6%
1,956
(11)

1,945

2018 
US$m

9
45

54

2018 
US$m

9
45
(18)

36

13 Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) shares
The Petrofac Employee Benefit Trust (the Trust) has been established to administer the Group’s discretionary share scheme awards made to the employees of the 
Group. The Trust issues Company’s shares to the Group’s employees on their respective vesting dates subject to satisfying any service and performance conditions  
of each scheme. The Trust continues to be included in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’.

For the purpose of making awards under the Group’s share-based payment plans, shares in the Company are purchased and held by the Trust. These shares have 
been classified in the balance sheet as EBT shares within equity. Shares vested during the year are satisfied with these shares.

The movements in total EBT shares are shown below:

At 1 January
Purchase of Company’s shares by Employee Benefit Trust
Issue of Company’s shares by Employee Benefit Trust

At 31 December

2019

2018

Number

US$m

Number

US$m

9,064,919
5,000,308
(4,009,760)

10,055,467

 107
33
 (30)

 110

6,226,375
6,045,843
(3,207,299)

9,064,919

102
44
(39)

107

Shares vested during the year include dividend shares of 384,299 shares (2018: 353,528 shares). 

14 Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments awarded to employees of the Group entities, and transfers 
out of this reserve are made upon vesting of the original share awards.

15 Unrealised losses on derivatives
The Company’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings are primarily in United States dollar, linked to United States dollar LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate). 
The Company uses derivatives to swap between fixed and floating rates. At 31 December 2019, the proportion of floating rate debt was 85% of the total financial debt 
outstanding (2018: 100%), since a floating rate term loan of US$150m was converted to fixed rate using an interest rate swap that was designated as a cash flow hedge. 
At 31 December 2019, the fair value loss of US$2m was recognised through other comprehensive income and a financial liability of US$2m was recognised within the 
other financial liability line item of the balance sheet.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts16 Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
The Company had the following interest-bearing loans and borrowings outstanding: 

Non-current
Revolving credit facility 
Term loans

Less: Debt acquisition costs net of accumulated amortisation and effective interest rate adjustments

Current 
Export credit agency funding
Term loans
Bank overdrafts

Less: Debt acquisition costs net of accumulated amortisation and effective interest rate adjustments

Total interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Details of the Company’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings are as follows: 

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

600
–

600
(1)

599

–
300
101

401
–

401

1,000

80
300

380
(4)

376

115
125
18

258
(1)

257

633

Revolving credit facility
The Company has a US$1,200m committed revolving credit facility with a syndicate of international banks, which is available for general corporate purposes.  
US$200m of the facility will mature in June 2020 and the remaining US$1,000m will mature in June 2021. As at 31 December 2019, US$600m was drawn under this 
facility (2018: US$80m).

Interest is payable on the drawn balance of the facility and in addition utilisation fees are payable depending on the level of utilisation.

Term loans
At 31 December 2019, the Company had in place three bilateral term loans with a combined total of US$300m. As at that date, US$300m was drawn under these 
facilities (2018: US$425m). Of the total, US$75m is scheduled to mature in February 2020 and US$225m is scheduled to mature in August 2020.

Export credit agency funding
In 2015, the Company entered into two term loan facilities guaranteed, respectively, by the Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE) and the UK Export Credit Agency 
(UKEF). As at 31 December 2019, no amounts were outstanding under the SACE facility (2018: US$43m) and the UKEF facility (2018: US$72m), as these facilities were 
repaid in full during 2019.

Bank overdrafts
Bank overdrafts are drawn down in United States dollar and sterling denominations to meet the Company’s working capital requirements. These are repayable 
on demand.

Compliance with covenants
The Revolving credit facility and the term loans (together, the “Senior loans”) are subject to two financial covenants relating to leverage and interest cover. 
The Company was compliant with these covenants for the year ending 31 December 2019. 

The Senior loans are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will rank equally in right of payment with each other and with the Company’s other existing  
and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.

188

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts17 Other financial assets and other financial liabilities

Other financial assets
Non-current
Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
Forward currency contracts on behalf of Group entities 

Current
Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
Contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd 
Forward currency contracts on behalf of Group entities 
Forward currency contracts undesignated

Other financial liabilities
Non-current
Forward currency contracts on behalf of Group entities

Current
Forward currency contracts on behalf of Group entities
Forward currency contracts undesignated 
Interest rate swap
Interest payable

Classification

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

Amortised cost
Fair value through profit and loss

Amortised cost
Fair value through profit and loss
Fair value through profit and loss
Fair value through profit and loss

Fair value through profit and loss

Fair value through profit and loss
Fair value through profit and loss
Designated as cash flow hedge
Fair value through profit and loss

45
1

46

19
9
5
5

38

–

–

6
13
2
1

22

59
1

60

–
19
25
14

58

2

2

17
3
–
2

22

Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
The deferred consideration, recoverable over a period of three years under the terms of the sales and purchase agreement, of US$64m (2018: US$59m) from Ithaca 
Energy UK Ltd relating to the disposal of Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited, was initially recognised at fair value using a discount rate of 8.4% and is subsequently 
measured at amortised cost. During the year, unwinding of discount on the deferred consideration of US$5m (2018: US$nil) was recognised within the finance income 
line item of the income statement (note 8). There was no significant increase in the credit risk for such financial asset since the initial recognition.

Contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
A reconciliation of the fair value movement of contingent consideration arising from the disposal of Petrofac GSA Holdings Limited is presented below:

Opening balance
Initial recognition
Receipts

As at the end of the reporting period

2019 
US$m

19
–
(10)

9

2018 
US$m

–
19
–

19

The contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd of US$9m (2018: US$19m) is dependent upon certain performance conditions being satisfied 
and is recoverable over a period of one year. The contingent consideration was initially measured and recognised at fair value and will subsequently be measured at 
fair value with any fair value gain and loss recognised as an expense in the income statement. The fair value of the contingent consideration took into consideration 
management’s expectation of meeting certain performance conditions by applying a risk factor (a Level 3 measurement of the ‘fair value hierarchy’ contained within 
IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’) to the maximum contingent consideration receivable. A 10% increase in the risk factor would result in a negative fair value change  
of US$2m.

Fair value measurement
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, 
based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial assets or liabilities

Level 2: 

 Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly 
(i.e. derived from prices)

Level 3:  Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts17 Other financial assets and other financial liabilities continued
Set out below is a comparison of the carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments as at 31 December:

Financial assets
Measured at amortised cost
Cash and short-term deposits (note 12)
Deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
Measured at fair value through profit and loss
Contingent consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd
Forward currency contracts on behalf of Group entities
Forward currency contracts undesignated

Financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Revolving credit facility
Term loans
Export Credit Agency funding
Bank overdrafts
Interest payable
Measured at fair value through profit and loss
Forward currency contracts on behalf of Group entities
Forward currency contracts undesignated
Interest rate swap

Carrying amount

Fair value

Level 

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

Level 2
Level 2

Level 3
Level 2
Level 2

Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2

Level 2
Level 2
Level 2

74
64

9
6
5

599
300
 –
 101
1

6
13
2

54
59

19
26
14

77
424
114
18
2

19
3
–

74
64

9
6
5

600
300
–
101
1

6
13
2

54
59

19
26
14

80
425
115
18
2

19
3
–

Management assessed the carrying amounts of trade and other receivables, amounts due from/due to Group entities and trade and other payables to approximate 
their fair values and are therefore excluded from the above table.

When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recognised in the Company balance sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active 
markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques including discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model. The inputs to these models are taken from 
observable markets where possible, but where such information is not available, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include 
considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions relating to these factors could affect the recognised fair value  
of financial instruments and are discussed further below. 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values for material financial instruments:

 — The Company enters into derivative financial instruments with various counterparties, principally financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. 

Foreign exchange forward contracts are valued using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market observable inputs. The most frequently applied 
valuation techniques include forward pricing using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including the credit quality of counterparties, 
foreign exchange spot and forward rates, yield curves of the respective currencies, currency basis spreads between the respective currencies, interest rate curves 
and forward rate curves of the underlying commodity

 — The fair value of deferred consideration receivable from Ithaca Energy UK Ltd is equivalent to its amortised costs determined as the present value of discounted 

future cash flows using the discount rate of 8.4%, which includes the counterparty’s risk of default 

 — The fair values of long-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings are equivalent to their amortised costs determined as the present value of discounted future cash 

flows using the effective interest rate

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings1
At 31 December 2019
At 31 December 2018

1 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings excludes overdrafts of US$101m (2018: US$18m) since these are included within cash and equivalents.

1 January 
2019 
US$m

620
1,565

Cash 
inflows 
US$m

1,390
1,858

Cash 
outflows 
US$m

31 December 
2018 
US$m

(1,110)
(2,803)

900
620

190

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts18 Commitments and contingent liabilities
Commitments
In the normal course of business, the Company will obtain surety bonds, letters of credit and guarantees, which are contractually required to secure performance, 
advance payment or in lieu of retentions being withheld. Some of these facilities are secured by issue of corporate guarantees on behalf of Group entities by the 
Company in favour of the issuing banks.

At 31 December 2019, the Company had outstanding letters of guarantee, including performance and advance payments of US$1,030m (2018: US$752m).

At 31 December 2019, the Company had outstanding forward exchange contracts amounting to US$2,300m (2018: US$2,610m). These commitments consist of future 
obligations either to acquire or to sell designated amounts of foreign currency at agreed rates and value dates (note 19).

Other matter
As described in pages 34, 74 and 86 of the 2019 Annual Report and Accounts, on 12 May 2017, the UK Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) announced an investigation into 
the activities of Petrofac, its subsidiaries, and their officers, employees and agents for suspected bribery, corruption, and/or money laundering. In February 2019, 
a former employee of a Petrofac subsidiary admitted offences contrary to the UK Bribery Act 2010. No charges have been brought against any Group company or 
any other officers or employees to date. Although not charged, a number of Petrofac individuals and entities are alleged to have acted together with the individual 
concerned. The SFO investigation is ongoing. The existence of any possible future financial obligations (such as fines or penalties), or other consequences, is unable  
to be determined at this time. 

19 Risk management and financial instruments
Risk management objectives and policies
The Company’s principal financial assets and liabilities are amounts due from and due to Group entities, forward currency contracts, cash and short-term deposits and 
interest-bearing loans and borrowings.

The Company’s activities expose it to various financial risks particularly associated with interest rate risks on its external variable rate loans and borrowings. 
The Company has a policy not to enter speculative trading of financial derivatives.

The other main risks besides interest rate are foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk; the policies relating to these risks are discussed in detail below:

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Company’s interest-bearing financial liabilities and assets. 
The Company does not hedge its exposure on its interest-bearing funding to/from Group entities. 

Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The impact on the Company’s before tax profit and equity due to a reasonably possible change in interest rates is demonstrated in the table below. 

The analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.

31 December 2019
31 December 2018

Before tax profit

Equity

100 basis point 
increase 
US$m

100 basis point 
decrease 
US$m

100 basis point 
increase 
US$m

100 basis point 
decrease 
US$m

4
5

(4)
(5)

–
–

–
–

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts19 Risk management and financial instruments continued
The following table reflects the maturity profile of interest-bearing financial assets and liabilities that are subject to interest rate risk:

Year ended 31 December 2019

Financial liabilities – floating rates
Bank overdrafts
Revolving credit facility 
Term loans1
Amount due to Group entities (interest-bearing)

Financial assets – floating rates
Cash and short-term deposits (note 12)
Amount due from Group entities (interest-bearing)

1  During 2019, a term loan of US$150m was converted using an interest rate swap.

Year ended 31 December 2018

Financial liabilities – floating rates
Bank overdrafts
Revolving credit facility 
Term loans
Export credit agency funding
Amount due to Group entities (interest-bearing)

Financial assets – floating rates 
Cash and short-term deposits (note 12)
Amount due from Group entities (interest-bearing)

Within 1 year 
US$m

1–2 years 
US$m

2–3 years 
US$m

3–4 years 
US$m

4–5 years 
US$m

More than 
5 years 
US$m

101
–
150
1,394

1,645

74
1,890

1,964

–
600
–
–

600

–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

Within 1 year 
US$m

1–2 years 

US$m 2–3 years US$m 3–4 years US$m 4–5 years US$m

More than 
5 years 
US$m

18
–
125
115
1,142

1,400

54
1,214

1,268

–
–
300
–
–

300

–
–

–

–
80
–
–
–

80

–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

Total 
US$m

101
600
150
1,394

2,245

74
1,890

1.964

Total 
US$m

18
80
425
115
1,142

1,780

54
1,214

1,268

Financial liabilities in the above table are disclosed gross of debt acquisition costs and effective interest rate adjustments of US$1m (2018: US$5m).

Interest on financial instruments classified as floating rate is repriced at intervals of less than one year. 

Foreign currency risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on translation of assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the United States dollar reporting currency  
of the Company. 

The Company uses forward currency contracts to manage the foreign currency exposure on all amounts due from and due to Group entities.

The Company is only exposed to foreign currency exposure relating to cash and bank balances and an amount of sterling £5m (2018: £37m) payable to a subsidiary  
at the end of the reporting period. 

The following table summarises the impact on the Company’s profit before tax and equity (due to change in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities)  
of a reasonably possible change in US dollar exchange rates with respect to different currencies:

31 December 2019
31 December 2018

1 

Includes impact on pegged currencies mainly relating to interest-bearing loans and borrowings denominated in Arab Emirates dirham.

Before tax profit

Equity

+10% US dollar 
rate increase 
US$m

–10% US dollar 
rate decrease 
US$m

+10% US dollar 
rate increase 
US$m

–10% US dollar 
rate decrease 
US$m

(23)1
(18)1

231
181

–
–

–
– 

192

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsAt 31 December 2019, the Company had foreign exchange forward contracts as follows:

Euro purchases
Sterling sales
Kuwaiti dinar sales
Russian ruble purchases
Arab Emirates dirham purchases

Contract value

Fair value (undesignated)

2019 
US$m

179
(555)
(513)
(4)
150

2018 
US$m

311
(468)
(942)
29
150

2019 
US$m

2018 
US$m

1
(9)
(1)
1
–

8

17
11
(8)
(2)
–

18

The above foreign exchange contracts mature and will affect income between January 2020 and May 2022 (2018: between January 2019 and August 2021).

Credit risk
The Company’s principal financial assets are cash and short-term deposits and amounts due from Group entities.

The Company manages its credit risk in relation to cash and short-term deposits by only depositing cash with financial institutions that have high credit ratings 
provided by international credit rating agencies.

Liquidity risk
The Company’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of Revolving Credit Facility, Export Credit Agency 
funding and term loans, to reduce its exposure to liquidity risk.

The maturity profiles of the Company’s financial liabilities at 31 December 2019 are as follows:

Year ended 31 December 2019

Financial liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
Amounts due to Group entities
Derivative instruments
Interest payments

Year ended 31 December 2018

Financial liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
Amounts due to Group entities
Derivative instruments
Interest payments

6 months  
or less  
US$m

6–12 months 
US$m

1–2 years  

US$m

2–5 years 
US$m

More than  
5 years  
US$m

Contractual 
undiscounted 
cash flows 
US$m

225
–
1,401
2
16

1,644

600
–
–
–
23

623

–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

1,001
2
1,401
21
52

2,477

Carrying 
amount  
US$m

1,000
2
1,401
21
–

2,424

6–12 months 
US$m

1–2 years 

US$m 2–5 years US$m

More than 
5 years 
US$m

Contractual 
undiscounted 
cash flows 
US$m

Carrying amount 
US$m

100
–
1,183
5
8

1,296

300
–
–
2
11

313

80
–
–
–
2

82

–
–
–
–
–

–

638
3
1,183
22
32

1,878

633
3
1,183
22
–

1,841

176
2
–
19
13

210

6 months 
or less 
US$m

158
3
–
15
11

187

The Company uses various funded facilities provided by banks and its own financial assets to fund the above-mentioned financial liabilities.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accounts19 Risk management and financial instruments continued
Capital management
The Company’s policy is to maintain a robust capital base using a combination of external and internal financing to support its activities as the holding company  
for the Group.

The Company’s gearing ratio is as follows:

Cash and short-term deposits (note 12) 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (A) (note 16)
Net debt (B)
Total equity (C)
Gross gearing ratio (A/C)
Net gearing ratio (B/C)

2019 
US$m

74
(1,000)
(926)
547
182.8%
169.3%

2018 
US$m

54
(633)
(579)
502
126.1%
115.3%

20 Related party transactions
The Company’s related parties consist of the Group entities, and the transactions and amounts due to/due from them are either of funding or investing nature. 
The Company recharged share-based payment costs of US$30m (2018: US$32m) to the Group entities in relation to the Group’s share-based payment plans for the 
Group’s employees. In addition, the Company also obtained letters of guarantees on behalf of the Group entities and the cost of US$5m (2018: US$4m) incurred on 
such guarantees was recharged by the Company to the Group entities. The Company also received dividends from its subsidiaries of US$320m (2018: US$572m), 
note 3.

The remuneration paid by the Company to its non-executive directors was US$1m (2018: US$1m). The Company was also recharged a portion of the key management 
personnel cost by one of its subsidiaries. The amount recharged during the year was US$16m (2018: US$16m), of which key management personnel cost was US$2m 
(2018: US$2m). For further details of the full amount of key management personnel costs, refer to note 32 of the consolidated financial statements.

21 Share capital
There was no movement in the number of issued and fully paid ordinary shares during the year.

The share capital comprises only one class of ordinary shares. The ordinary shares carry a voting right and the right to a dividend.

Share premium: The balance on the share premium account represents the amount received in excess of the nominal value of the ordinary shares.

Capital redemption reserve: The balance on the capital redemption reserve represents the aggregated nominal value of the ordinary shares repurchased 
and cancelled.

194

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019CONTINUEDPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsSHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
AS AT DECEMBER 2019

Registrar
Equiniti (Jersey) Limited 
26 New Street 
St Helier 
Jersey JE2 3RA

Auditors 
Ernst & Young LLP 
1 More London Place 
London SE1 2AF

Corporate Brokers 
Goldman Sachs 
Peterborough Court 
133 Fleet Street 
London EC4A 2BB

JP Morgan Cazenove 
25 Bank Street 
Canary Wharf 
London E14 5JP

Legal Advisers to the Company 
Linklaters LLP 
One Silk Street  
London EC2Y 8HQ

Corporate and Financial PR
Tulchan Communications Group 
85 Fleet Street 
London EC4Y 1AE

Company Secretary and Registered Office
Intertrust Corporate Services (Jersey) Limited 
44 Esplanade 
St Helier 
Jersey JE4 9WG

Shareholder warning
Shareholders should be very wary of any unsolicited advice, offers to buy shares 
at a discount or offers of free company reports on the Company. Fraudsters use 
persuasive and high pressure tactics to lure investors into scams and they may 
offer to sell shares that often turn out to be worthless, overpriced or even non-
existent. Whilst high returns are promised, those who invest usually end up losing 
their money. 

Please keep in mind that firms authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority 
(‘FCA’) are unlikely to contact you out of the blue. If you receive any unsolicited 
investment advice:

 — Make sure you get the correct name of the person and organisation and 

make a record of any other information they give you, e.g. telephone number, 
address, Ask for their “firm reference number” (FRN)

 — Check that they are properly authorised by FCA before getting involved. 

You can check the FCA register at https://register.fca.org.uk/ or call +44 (0)800 
111 6768

 — Report approaches to the FCA – a list of unauthorised overseas firms who 
are targeting, or have targeted, UK investors is maintained. Reporting such 
organisations means the list can be kept up to date and appropriate action 
be considered

 — Inform Link Market Services (Jersey) Limited, our Registrars. They are not able 
to investigate such incidents themselves, but will record the details and pass 
them on to the Company and liaise with the FCA on your behalf

 — Consider that if you deal with an unauthorised firm, you would not be eligible  

to receive payment under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme

If you suspect you have been approached by fraudsters please contact the FCA 
using the share fraud reporting form at  
fca.org.uk/scams. 

You can also call the FCA Helpline on  
0800 111 6768 (freephone), or  
0300 500 8082 (UK), or  
+44 207 066 1000 (outside UK). 

Stock Exchange Listing 
Petrofac shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange using code ‘PFC.L’.

If you have already paid money to share fraudsters, you should contact 
Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at  
www.actionfraud.police.uk. 

Financial Calendar1
15 May 2020

22 May 2020

11 August 2020

October 2020

Annual General Meeting

Final dividend payment

Half Year Results announcement

Interim dividend payment

1  Dates are based on current expectations.

Copies of all announcements will be available on the Company’s website at 
www.petrofac.com following release.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPetrofac Limited | 2019 Annual report and accountsGLOSSARY

A
AGM
Annual General Meeting

AIRB
Asset Integrity Review Board

Appraisal Well
A well drilled into a discovered accumulation 
to provide data necessary to define a Field 
Development Plan for the accumulation

B
Backlog
Backlog consists of the estimated revenue 
attributable to the uncompleted portion of fixed-
price engineering, procurement and construction 
contracts and variation orders plus, with regard to 
engineering, operations, maintenance and Integrated 
Energy Services contracts, the estimated revenue 
attributable to the lesser of the remaining term of the 
contract and five years. Backlog will not be booked 
on Integrated Energy Services contracts where 
the Group has entitlement to reserves. The Group 
uses this key performance indicator as a measure 
of the visibility of future earnings. Backlog is not an 
audited measure

Barrel
A unit of volume measurement used for petroleum

bbl
One barrel of oil

D
DBSP
Deferred Bonus Share Plan

F
FCA
Financial Conduct Authority

DECC
Department of Energy and Climate Change (UK)

FCPA
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Decommissioning
The re-use, recycling and disposal of redundant oil 
and gas facilities

FEED
Front-End Engineering and Design

Downstream
The downstream sector commonly refers to the 
refining of petroleum crude oil and the processing 
and purifying of raw natural gas, as well as the 
marketing and distribution of products derived from 
crude oil and natural gas

Duty Holder
A contracting model under which Petrofac provides 
a complete managed service, covering production 
and maintenance work, both offshore and onshore, 
to reduce the costs of operating and to extend the life 
of the facilities

E
EBITDA
Calculated as profit before tax and net finance 
costs and income, but after our share of profits/
losses from associates and joint ventures (as per the 
consolidated income statement), adjusted to add 
back charges for depreciation and amortisation  
(as per note 3 to the financial statements)

Block
A subdivision of an underground petroleum reservoir, 
by a resource owner, for the purposes of licensing 
and administering exploration, appraisal and 
production of resources, by oil and gas companies 

EBT
Employee Benefit Trust

E&C
Engineering & Construction

boe
Barrel of oil equivalent

bpd
Barrel per day

EPC
Engineering, Procurement and Construction

EPCC
Engineering, Procurement, Construction 
and Commissioning

Brownfield Development
Further investment in a mature field, to enhance its 
production capacity, thereby increasing recovery  
and extending field life

EPCIC
Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation 
and Commissioning

C
Capex
Capital expenditure

CIS
Commonwealth of Independent States

EPCI
Engineering, Procurement, Construction 
and Installation

EPCm
Engineering, Procurement and 
Construction management

Condensate
The liquid produced by the condensation of steam or 
any other gas

EPS
Earnings per share

Cost plus KPIs
A reimbursable contract which includes an incentive 
income linked to the successful delivery of key 
performance indicators (KPIs)

EPS East
Engineering & Production Services East

EPS West
Engineering & Production Services West 

CR
Corporate responsibility

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ETR
Effective Tax Rate

ExCom
Executive Committee

Field Development Plan (FDP)
A document setting out the manner in which 
a hydrocarbon discovery is to be developed 
and operated

Fixed-price turnkey project
An agreement in which a contractor designs, 
constructs, and manages a project until it is ready to 
be handed over to the customer and operation can 
begin immediately

FPSO
Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel

FPF
Floating Production Facility

FRC
Financial Reporting Council

G
Gas field
A field containing natural gas but no oil

GHG 
Greenhouse Gas

Greenfield development
Development of a new field

H
HSE
Health & Safety Executive (UK)

HSSEIA
Health, safety, security, environment and 
integrity assurance

HVAC
High-voltage alternating current 

HVDC
High-voltage direct current

Hydrocarbon
A compound containing only the elements hydrogen 
and carbon – can be solid, liquid or gas

I
IAS
International Accounting Standards

IES
Integrated Energy Services. The IES division 
harnesses Petrofac’s existing service capabilities 
and delivers them on an integrated basis to resource 
holders with the aim of supporting the development 
of their oil and gas resources, enhancing production 
from their mature reservoirs and helping them to 
build national capability

IFRS
International Financial Reporting Standards

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Reimbursable services
Where the cost of Petrofac’s services are reimbursed 
by the customer plus an agreed margin

RI
Recordable injury

ROCE
Return on capital employed

RSP
Restricted Share Plan

S
SIP
Share Incentive Plan

T
TSR
Total shareholder return

U
UKCS
United Kingdom Continental Shelf

UNGC
United Nations Global Compact

Upstream
The segment of the petroleum industry relating to 
exploration, development and production of oil and 
gas resources

IKTVA
In Kingdom Total Value Add is Saudi Aramco’s 
measure of local content

IOC
International oil company

K
KPI
Key performance indicator

L
LNG
Liquefied natural gas

LPG
Liquefied petroleum gas

LTI
Lost time injury

M
MENA
Middle East and North Africa region

mboe
Million barrels of oil equivalents

MOU
Memorandum of understanding

N
NOC
National oil company

O
OECD
Organisation for Economic Co-operation 
and Development

Oil field
A geographic area under which an oil reservoir lies

OPEC
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries

P
PEC
Production Enhancement Contract is where Petrofac 
is paid a tariff per barrel for oil and gas production 
and therefore has no commodity price exposure. 
PECs are appropriate for mature fields which have a 
long production history

PMC
Project Management Contractor – managing 
an external construction contractor to manage 
construction of a facility

PSC
Production Sharing Contract

PSP
Performance Share Plan

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