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UAE-based Lamprell has said equipment delivery delays and unexpected costs are to lead the oil rig maker to swing to a loss in the first half of 2012, in a surprise downgrade to its outlook which sent its shares plunging, Reuters has reported. The LSE-listed firm said a tight global supply market had made it difficult to acquire specialised equipment, hitting its revenue. In addition, delivering two wind farm vessels for an order would cost more than expected, it said. Despite the recent contract awards adding to an already strong order book, today's announcement creates a lot of uncertainty," Oriel Securities analyst David Round said. Lamprell appeared to be downgrading 2012 expectations by around 60%, Round said, adding he was putting his 'buy' recommendation under review.