drilling contract oil

[christmass]

The Force Majeure Day Rate less any consequent savings realized by CONTRACTOR shall be applicable during any period in which operations are not being carried on because of Force Majeure as defined in Article xxx
Would you help with the expression - less any consequent savings realized by Contractor - не пойму смысл
Спасибо заранее
С уважением Тео

[Alik-angel]

Тео! 'less' здесь означает "минус", "за вычетом" за вычетом последующих вложений, произведенными Подрядчиком.