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Reach Subsea ASA REACH.OL

Norway · Euronext Oslo Børs · ISIN NO0003117202 · Vertical: Listed companies from Norway

5.98NOK−0.33% · 1 dayClose 06 Nov 2026

Reach Subsea ASA is a Norwegian subsea services company combining conventional vessels, ROVs and uncrewed surface vehicles under the Reach Remote brand. In 2025 it operated eight subsea spreads and four USV spreads, and the order for Reach Remote 3 and 4 points to a push toward remote operations in a shifting energy and marine market. For the reader, the question is whether remote technology can offset fleet utilisation that weakened in the second half of the year.

At the close of 06 Nov 2026, Reach Subsea ASA (REACH.OL) stock was 5.98 NOK (−0.33% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.9 bn NOK, P/E 18.1 on diluted EPS of 0.33 NOK over the last 12 months, dividend yield 7.23%, beta 0.41, 52-week range 4.71–7.41 NOK.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.9 bn NOK
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.1
Diluted EPS TTM 0.33 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
5.52%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
7.23%
DPS 12m 0.43
Beta (2y)
0.41
Volatility (1y) 36%
52-week range
4.717.41

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
43.6
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
5.83 – 6.24
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.37 · band width 6.9%
SMA 50 / 200
6.27 / 6.14
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.06 / -0.06
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month−2.6%−0.6%−2.0 pp—
3 months+11.4%−4.2%+15.5 pp—
6 months−6.7%+4.3%−11.0 pp—
Year to date−12.4%+7.5%−20.0 pp—
1 year−10.2%+9.9%−20.1 pp−4.7%
3 years+25.9%+49.8%−24.0 pp+12.7%
5 years+92.5%+42.8%+49.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−36.4%
27 Jan 2026 → 16 Jul 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−52.9%
17 Jul 2024 → 16 Jul 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
+14.0%
EURO STOXX 50 +7.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 67 percentile of its own 3-quarter history (min 5.1, median 11.6, max 20.7; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202320242025
Revenue2.0 bn2.7 bn2.7 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+38.2%−1.6%
Net income225.8 m205.4 m108.1 m
Net income YoYunavailable−9.0%−47.4%
Diluted EPS0.880.680.33
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−22.7%−51.5%
net %11.5%7.6%4.0%
Free cash flow750.0 m604.7 m818.9 m

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
514.2 m NOK
Financial debt
253.4 m NOK
Net debt
-260.8 m NOK
Equity
1.2 bn NOK
Total assets
3.6 bn NOK
Debt / equity
0.21x
Current ratio
0.89x
ROE
9.4%
ROA
3.2%
FCF margin
30.6%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (NOK)

Margins

Income statement · NOK

Revenue
2023
2.0 bn
2024
2.7 bn
2025
2.7 bn

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Operating income
2023
331.8 m
2024
363.8 m
2025
149.4 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
623.0 m
2024
806.1 m
2025
970.5 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
954.8 m ≈
2024
1.2 bn ≈
2025
1.1 bn ≈

esef· 21 Oct 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
289.5 m
2024
230.0 m
2025
81.0 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Income tax
2023
63.7 m
2024
24.6 m
2025
-27.1 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Net income
2023
225.8 m
2024
205.4 m
2025
108.1 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.88
2024
0.68
2025
0.33

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.18
2024
0.42
2025
0.43

esef· 21 Oct 2026derived

Balance sheet · NOK

Cash
2023
436.4 m
2024
278.0 m
2025
514.2 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Current assets
2023
820.9 m
2024
1.0 bn
2025
1.2 bn

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
183.3 m
2024
298.6 m
2025
562.5 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
109.6 m
2024
109.6 m
2025
117.9 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
30.8 m
2024
25.2 m
2025
11.9 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Total assets
2023
2.7 bn
2024
3.2 bn
2025
3.6 bn

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
57.4 m
2024
121.6 m
2025
253.4 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
886.0 m
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.4 bn

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Equity
2023
928.0 m
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.2 bn

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
253.7 m
2024
263.4 m
2025
317.9 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026derived

Cash flow · NOK

Operating cash flow
2023
952.7 m
2024
867.5 m
2025
1.2 bn

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Capex
2023
202.7 m
2024
262.8 m
2025
372.5 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
750.0 m ≈
2024
604.7 m ≈
2025
818.9 m ≈

esef· 21 Oct 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-208.4 m
2024
-297.1 m
2025
-531.5 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-487.8 m
2024
-746.7 m
2025
-407.3 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
46.0 m
2024
97.8 m
2025
137.5 m

esef· 21 Oct 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
-58.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-47.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
-51.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
35.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
41.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
5.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
4.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
30.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
9.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
3.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
13.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
6.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
131.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
16.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Balance sheet

Net debt
-260.8 m NOK
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Debt / equity
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
1.2 bn NOK
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
372.5 m NOK
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
818.9 m NOK
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
757.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Cash conversion
106.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.9 bn NOK
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
1.6 bn NOK
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
17.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
0.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
1.5x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBIT
11.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
0.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
2.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
FCF yield
43.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 75 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

5.98 NOK

06 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.9 bn NOK

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.9 bn NOK
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
1.5x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROE
9.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
4.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
-1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

25/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: esefpublished 21 Oct 2026
verified 70derived 5

Score by group

  • Quality75
  • Returns100
  • Balance sheet52
  • Valuation79

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation assumptions for the reporting currency

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

    Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

    Risk-free rate
    6.5%
    Equity risk premium
    6.0%
    Beta (default)
    1.00
    Cost of equity
    12.5%
    Terminal growth
    3.0%

    Factor scorecard

    Neutral profile · Score 75/100

    FactorValueScoreWeight used
    ROIC · Quality13.3%73 (vs peers)14%
    Net margin · Quality4.0%53 (vs peers)8%
    FCF conversion · Quality757.6%100 (on a fixed band)8%
    Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
    EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
    Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-0.2x70 (vs peers)14%
    Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
    Current ratio · Balance sheet0.9x7 (on a fixed band)5%
    P/E (TTM) · Valuation18.1x55 (vs peers)14%
    EV/EBITDA · Valuation1.5x86 (vs peers)14%
    FCF yield · Valuation43.1%100 (on a fixed band)11%
    Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns7.2%100 (on a fixed band)8%
    Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns16.8%100 (on a fixed band)5%

    Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

    Score groups

    • Balance sheet52/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
    • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
    • Quality75/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
    • Returns100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
    • Valuation79/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

    A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

    Memo

    REACH SUBSEA ASA (REACH.OL). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

    Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 2.7 bn NOK in 2025; YoY growth -1.6%; net margin 4.0%; ROE 9.4%; net debt/EBITDA -0.2x.

    The estimated value range is 4.24–10.43 NOK per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 6.52 NOK, the price of 5.98 NOK leaves a potential of 9.0% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 8.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

    olivLaw score 75/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: growth. Not investment advice.

    Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

    What supports the thesis

    • ROIC: 13.3%
    • FCF conversion: 757.6%
    • Net debt / EBITDA: -0.2x
    • EV/EBITDA: 1.5x
    • FCF yield: 43.1%
    • Shareholder yield (distributions): 7.2%
    • Payout ratio (FCF): 16.8%

    What contradicts it

    • Current ratio: 0.9x
    • The valuation methods diverge

    Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Interest coverage.

    Versus the vertical median

    Listed companies from Norway · same country · compared with 39 companies

    Multiples and returns vs the median

    P/E
    18.1x
    vertical median 20.0x
    below median (−9.5%)
    EV/EBITDA
    1.5x
    vertical median 9.0x
    below median (−83.7%)
    P/S
    0.7x
    vertical median 1.3x
    below median (−45.3%)
    P/B
    1.6x
    vertical median 1.8x
    below median (−11.4%)
    ROE
    9.4%
    vertical median 2.9%
    above median (+218.4%)
    Net margin
    4.0%
    vertical median 3.1%
    above median (+31.3%)
    EBIT margin
    5.6%
    vertical median 5.5%
    at median
    Revenue YoY
    -1.6%
    vertical median 6.0%
    below median (−126.0%)
    Net debt/EBITDA
    -0.2x
    vertical median 1.5x
    below median (−115.8%)
    Dividend yield
    7.2%
    vertical median 5.0%
    above median (+43.7%)

    Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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    1- and 3-year price returns: for REACH.OL from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

    olivLaw engine forecast

    The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

    The engine has no published run for this company yet.

    Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

    Illustrative scenarios

    Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

    Bear
    Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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    Base
    Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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    Bull
    Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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    Nothing is saved.

    Estimated price (NOK)

    Estimated priceBearBaseBull
    1 years
    3.42
    Total return -39% · Per year -39%
    6.07
    Total return 7% · Per year 7%
    9.16
    Total return 60% · Per year 60%
    3 years
    2.93
    Total return -39% · Per year -15%
    5.88
    Total return 15% · Per year 5%
    9.80
    Total return 85% · Per year 23%
    5 years
    2.51
    Total return -40% · Per year -10%
    5.70
    Total return 22% · Per year 4%
    10.49
    Total return 112% · Per year 16%
    What moves the 3-year price the most
    • Exit P/E± 1.47
    • Net margin± 1.03
    • Annual revenue growth± 0.90
    • Annual dilution± 0.09

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Reach Subsea ASA is a Norwegian subsea services company combining conventional vessels, ROVs and uncrewed surface vehicles under the Reach Remote brand. In 2025 it operated eight subsea spreads and four USV spreads, and the order for Reach Remote 3 and 4 points to a push toward remote operations in a shifting energy and marine market. For the reader, the question is whether remote technology can offset fleet utilisation that weakened in the second half of the year.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has a mixed fleet of conventional vessels and uncrewed vehicles, plus an operations team with experience and high technical ROV availability.
    • The Reach Remote line is proven in commercial operations with large clients in Norway and Australia, a technology edge that is hard to copy quickly.
    • The company has an in-house remote access and data platform, Reach Horizon, that could support recurring services.

    Weaknesses

    • Fleet utilisation fell in the second half of 2025, showing dependence on client contract volume.
    • Much of future capacity depends on chartered vessels or newbuilds, which adds delivery timing and financial commitments.
    • The Reach Remote programme was supported by public grants, and reliance on external funding could limit the pace of expansion.

    Opportunities

    • Extending Reach Remote to more clients and new markets could increase use of the autonomous fleet as Reach Remote 3 and 4 arrive in 2027.
    • Survey and monitoring demand for offshore wind and cable infrastructure could complement oil and gas volume.
    • Launching Reach Horizon 2.0 in 2026 could turn the platform into a source of recurring digital services for clients.

    Threats

    • A cautious offshore investment market can postpone contracts and keep fleet utilisation below the desired level.
    • Larger competitors with deeper financial resources could accelerate their own uncrewed vehicle solutions.
    • Delays in new vessel or Reach Remote 3 and 4 deliveries could postpone planned capacity growth.

    Risks

    • Fleet utilisationhigh

      If client decisions remain delayed, vessel and ROV utilisation could decline, with a direct effect on revenue.

    • Delivery of new vesselsmedium

      Delays to Viking Vigor, NB76 or Reach Remote 3 and 4 could postpone the capacity planned for 2026 and 2027.

    • Reliance on grantsmedium

      The EU grant for Reach Remote 3 and 4 reduces investment risk, but conditions or delays in the programme could affect the timeline.

    • Concentration on a few large clientsmedium

      Dependence on contracts with large energy clients could make revenue sensitive to individual investment decisions.

    • Adoption of autonomous technologylow

      If regulation or clients slow the adoption of uncrewed operations, the value of the Reach Remote line could be deferred.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If Reach Remote operations win more clients, the company could turn its technology edge into repeatable work volume.
    • Delivery of new vessels in 2026 and 2027 could raise capacity from a high base and could support revenue growth.
    • If Reach Horizon 2.0 succeeds, the data platform could add recurring revenue and strengthen client relationships.

    What would break the thesis

    • If the offshore market stays cautious, fleet utilisation could keep falling and could press the company's margins.
    • Delays in vessel deliveries or in the Reach Remote timeline could postpone the growth the market expects.
    • Reliance on public grants and a few large clients could make results more volatile than those of more diversified competitors.

    What to watch

    • Improvement in conventional fleet and Reach Remote utilisation2026
    • Delivery of Viking VigorQ3 2026
    • Launch of Reach Horizon 2.02026
    • Delivery of Reach Remote 3 and 4 and of newbuild NB762027

    Products, market & competition

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    The business

    Reach Subsea provides survey, inspection, maintenance and intervention services, plus environmental monitoring, mainly for the oil and gas industry, offshore wind and government clients. The company rests on three pillars: people, assets and technology. The fleet includes 12 WROV systems, two Surveyor Interceptor systems and vessels it owns or charters. In 2025 it operated and marketed eight subsea spreads and four USV spreads.

    The main differentiator is the Reach Remote line, 24-metre uncrewed surface vessels with an electric work-class ROV and hull-mounted survey sensors. Reach Remote 1 and 2 are in commercial service in Norway and Australia, and Reach Remote 3 and 4 are scheduled for delivery in 2027. The company pairs this fleet with the Reach Horizon platform for remote access and real-time data.

    Segments

    Conventional subsea services

    Crewed vessel and ROV operations cover survey, inspection, maintenance and installation, with chartered vessels and extra capacity in 2026 and 2027. This segment brings the bulk of activity and depends on demand from oil and gas and offshore wind.

    Reach Remote (USV and remote operations)

    Uncrewed surface vessels with electric ROVs and survey sensors were delivered and operated commercially in 2025, with campaigns for Equinor, Shell, Woodside Energy and other clients. This is the newest segment and the one most tied to the company's technology strategy.

    Market context

    The company operates in the North Sea, US Gulf, Australia, Brazil, the Mediterranean and South East Asia, so its market is global with a Norwegian core. Demand from oil and gas, offshore wind and environmental monitoring drives its workload. An indicator of market interest is the number of tenders with a USV solution, 34 in 2025.

    The subsea services market is sensitive to client investment decisions, which can be postponed in uncertain periods. The annual report describes a cautious market in the second half of 2025 that affected vessel and ROV utilisation.

    Trends

    • Remote and autonomous operationstailwind

      Moving to operations without crew on board reduces offshore human exposure and costs, which could support adoption of Reach Remote if clients continue to accept the solution. The report describes carbon and operating cost reductions as outcomes of the programme.

    • Caution in offshore investmentheadwind

      Clients postponed some decisions in the second half of 2025 and fleet utilisation fell. If this caution persists, revenue and vessel utilisation could stay under pressure in 2026.

    • Public funding for technologymixed

      An EU grant supports construction of Reach Remote 3 and 4, showing that public programmes can reduce the risk of new technology investment. Reliance on grants is nonetheless a factor to watch.

    • Environmental monitoring and offshore windtailwind

      Monitoring projects, seabed mapping and cable installation for offshore wind create demand for survey and inspection. If wind development continues, these services could grow.

    Competitive position

    The subsea services market is competitive, with large offshore service companies and firms specialised in ROVs and survey. Reach Subsea's edge is the combination of its conventional fleet and its uncrewed vessel line, which competitors have not yet developed as far.

    The company competes on capacity, ROV availability, operating experience with large clients and technology innovation. The sources do not explicitly identify competitors for each segment, so comparisons are limited to what the report describes.

    • Oceaneering InternationalOII

      US subsea services and technology company active in ROVs and offshore operations.

    • TechnipFMCFTI

      US company with subsea construction and services activity for the energy industry.

    • Helix Energy SolutionsHLX

      US subsea services and intervention company active in the US Gulf.

    • Eidesvik Offshore

      Norwegian shipowner associated with Reach Subsea on the Viking Vigor and NB76 newbuild.

    News & filings

    In the press

    Annual reports (ESEF)

    Sources

    1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / Reach Subsea ASA · 31 Dec 2025

    Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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