Hunting Plc (LON:HTG) said the coronavirus pandemic has caused a “shock” in the energy industry following the collapse in oil prices.
The services group has announced is implementing cost-saving plans such as halting non-essential capital expenditure and new recruits.
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However, it is going to pay the 3p per share interim dividend next month, dishing out US$5mln.
As of 31 March, Hunting had US$22mln in the bank and undrawn bank borrowing facilities of US$160mln committed until 2022.
The firm also said Bruce Ferguson is stepping in as new finance director with immediate effect, replacing Peter Rose who, as previously announced, is retiring after 23 years.
Shares dropped 8% to 176.6p on Wednesday early morning.
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