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    Chris Lee

    Research Analyst at Independent Analyst

    Chris Lee is an experienced executive and analyst specializing in financial technology and global market research, with a particular focus on Asia. He has covered key companies in the region and held a variety of roles that have contributed to performance-driven insights, though specific metrics like success rates or returns are not publicly documented. Lee's career spans leadership positions across financial services and technology sectors, but a precise timeline or previous firm history is not available from public records. His professional credentials and securities licenses are not explicitly listed online.

    Chris Lee's questions to Bristow Group (VTOL) leadership

    Chris Lee's questions to Bristow Group (VTOL) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Chris Lee inquired about the factors behind the recent decrease in utilization in the Americas region and the underlying assumptions for this segment within the raised 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance. He also asked for a breakdown of the recent $16 million increase in quarterly operating expenses.

    Answer

    SVP and CFO Jennifer Whalen explained that lower Americas utilization was due to a non-recurring prior-quarter accounting benefit and the completion of a project in Suriname. President and CEO Christopher Bradshaw added that the outlook for the Americas remains positive, citing demand signals in Suriname, Brazil, Trinidad, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Regarding expenses, Whalen attributed $13 million of the increase to personnel costs, with the remainder driven by fluctuations in repairs and maintenance and other costs tied to new search and rescue contracts.

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