Parker Drilling Reports 2016 Third Quarter Results

HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Drilling Company (NYSE: PKD) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, including a reported net loss of $46.2 million, or a $0.37 loss per share, on revenues of $97.2 million. 

Third quarter adjusted EBITDA was $5.1 million.

"We are pleased with our third quarter results given the challenging market conditions," said Gary Rich, the Company's Chairman, President and CEO.  "While results were down quarter-on-quarter, they were in line with our expectations. We also saw improvements in some areas of our business.

"Results from our Rentals Tools business improved slightly in the third quarter.  Our rental activity in the U.S. land market increased as drilling activity improved, and this partially offset further declines in our U.S. offshore rentals.  Results from our International Rental Tools segment improved in the third quarter due to the startup of previously delayed contracts and further cost reductions.  In addition, our Drilling Services business benefited from the initial startup of a new operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Atlantic Coast, Canada and the addition of a fourth rig under an existing O&M contract on Sakhalin Island, Russia, both of which were awarded in the second quarter.

"We remain focused on cash flow and ended the quarter with $194 million in liquidity including $104 million in cash and $90 million available on our undrawn revolver. Contracted backlog was $421 million at the end of the third quarter compared with $446 million as of June 30, 2016.

"Looking forward, while there are indications market conditions are stabilizing and we may continue to see conditions improve in the near future, our expectations for the pace of the recovery remain guarded.  As we navigate these market conditions, we are well positioned in our target markets and will continue to focus on execution, cash flow and financial discipline," concluded Rich.

Third Quarter Review

Parker Drilling's revenues for the 2016 third quarter, compared with the 2016 second quarter, decreased 7.7 percent to $97.2 million from $105.3 million, operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization expense (gross margin) decreased 22.4 percent to $12.5 million from $16.1 million and gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 12.9 percent, compared with 15.3 percent.

Drilling Services

For the Company's Drilling Services business, which is comprised of the U.S. (Lower 48) Drilling and International & Alaska Drilling segments, third quarter revenues decreased 8.6 percent to $66.7 million from $73.0 million for the 2016 second quarter, gross margin decreased 28.8 percent to $9.9 million from $13.9 million, and gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 14.8 percent, compared with 19.0 percent for the prior period.

U.S. (Lower 48) Drilling

U.S. (Lower 48) Drilling segment revenues were $1.4 million compared with $1.1 million in the 2016 second quarter. Gross margin was a $3.7 million loss as compared with a 2016 second quarter loss of $3.9 million. The increase in revenues and gross margin improvement were primarily the result of slightly higher utilization.

International & Alaska Drilling

International & Alaska Drilling segment revenues were $65.3 million, a 9.2 percent decrease from 2016 second quarter revenues of $71.9 million. Gross margin was $13.6 million, a 23.6 percent decrease from 2016 second quarter gross margin of $17.8 million. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 20.8 percent as compared with 24.8 percent in the 2016 second quarter. The decrease in revenues and gross margin were attributable to the completion of a project services engagement early in the third quarter and lower rig utilization.   There were also margin benefits in the second quarter that did not repeat in the third quarter, including a rig contract early termination fee and the release of accruals related to the wind down of operations in certain locations.  Partially offsetting these declines were the start-ups of the new O&M contracts.

Rental Tools Services

Effective July 1, 2016, we report our Rental Tools Services business as two reportable segments: (1) U.S. Rental Tools and (2) International Rental Tools. Third quarter revenues for the Rental Tools Services business decreased 5.6 percent to $30.5 million from $32.3 million for the 2016 second quarter, gross margin increased 18.2 percent to $2.6 million from $2.2 million, and gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 8.5 percent compared with 6.8 percent for the prior period.

U.S. Rental Tools

U.S. Rental Tools segment revenues were $15.0 million, compared with $18.0 million for the 2016 second quarter.  Gross margin was $4.2 million compared with $5.7 million for the 2016 second quarter.  The declines in revenues and gross margin were primarily due to a decline in offshore Gulf of Mexico revenues partially offset by an increase in land revenues.

International Rental Tools

International Rental Tools segment revenues were $15.5 million, compared with $14.3 million for the 2016 second quarter.  Gross margin was a $1.7 million loss compared with a 2016 second quarter loss of $3.5 million.  The increase in revenues and improvement in gross margin were due to increased rental activity associated with both previously delayed new contract start-ups and existing contracts.  Gross margin also benefited from lower operating expenses.

Consolidated

General and Administrative expenses were $7.4 million for the 2016 third quarter, down from $8.0 million for the 2016 second quarter.  The decrease was primarily due to incentive plan adjustments.

Capital expenditures in the third quarter were $4.7 million, and year-to-date through September 30, 2016 were $21.0 million.

Conference Call

Parker Drilling has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) on Friday, October 28, 2016, to review third quarter results.  The call will be available by telephone by dialing (+1) (412) 902-0003 and asking for the Parker Drilling Third Quarter Conference Call.  The call can also be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.  A replay of the call can be accessed on the Company's website for 12 months and will be available by telephone through November 4, 2016 at (+1) (201) 612-7415, conference ID 13646195.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical facts addressing activities, events or developments the Company expects, projects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about anticipated future financial or operational results; the outlook for rental tools utilization and rig utilization and dayrates; the results of past capital expenditures; scheduled start-ups of rigs; general industry conditions such as the demand for drilling and the factors affecting demand; competitive advantages such as technological innovation; future operating results of the Company's rigs, rental tools operations and projects under management; future capital expenditures; expansion and growth opportunities; acquisitions or joint ventures; asset purchases and sales; successful negotiation and execution of contracts; scheduled delivery of drilling rigs or rental equipment for operation; the Company's financial position; changes in utilization or market share; outcomes of legal proceedings; compliance with credit facility and indenture covenants; and similar matters. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Although the Company believes its expectations stated in this press release are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include risks relating to changes in worldwide economic and business conditions, fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices, compliance with existing laws and changes in laws or government regulations, the failure to realize the benefits of, and other risks relating to, acquisitions, the risk of cost overruns, our ability to refinance our debt and other important factors, many of which could adversely affect market conditions, demand for our services, and costs, and all or any one of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For more information, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public filings and press releases. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Company Description

Parker Drilling provides drilling services and rental tools to the energy industry. The Company's Drilling Services business serves operators in the inland waters of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico utilizing Parker Drilling's barge rig fleet and in select international markets and harsh-environment regions utilizing Parker-owned and customer-owned equipment. The Company's Rental Tools Services business supplies premium equipment and well services to operators on land and offshore in the U.S. and international markets.  More information about Parker Drilling can be found on the Company's website at www.parkerdrilling.com.


Contact: Jason Geach, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development, (+1) (281) 406-2310, jason.geach@parkerdrilling.com.


PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Thousands)






September 30, 2016


December 31, 2015


(Unaudited)



ASSETS:




Current Assets




Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

103,613



$

134,294


Accounts and Notes Receivable, net

130,616



175,105


Rig Materials and Supplies

32,681



34,937


Other Current Assets

22,514



22,405


Total Current Assets

289,424



366,741






Property, Plant and Equipment, net

718,254



805,841






Other Assets




Deferred Income Taxes

87,653



139,282


Other Assets

54,551



54,838


Total Other Assets

142,204



194,120






Total Assets

$

1,149,882



$

1,366,702






LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:




Current Liabilities




Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

$

93,293



$

136,121


Total Current Liabilities

93,293



136,121






Long-Term Debt, net of debt issuance costs

575,935



574,798






Deferred Tax Liability

78,893



68,654






Other Long-Term Liabilities

16,161



18,617






Total Stockholders' Equity

385,600



568,512






Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

1,149,882



$

1,366,702


 

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

Consolidated Statement Of Operations

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)






Three Months Ended
June 30,


Three Months Ended September 30,



2016


2015


2016







Revenues

$

97,189



$

173,418



$

105,287








Expenses:






Operating Expenses

84,680



128,963



89,195


Depreciation and Amortization

34,474



39,584



36,317



119,154



168,547



125,512


Total Operating Gross Margin

(21,965)



4,871



(20,225)








General and Administrative Expense

(7,424)



(8,895)



(7,995)


Provision for Reduction in Carrying Value of Certain Assets



(906)




Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, net

(187)



383



(2)


Total Operating Income (Loss)

(29,576)



(4,547)



(28,222)








Other Income (Expense)






Interest Expense

(11,015)



(11,293)



(12,187)


Interest Income

9



7



32


Other

(351)



(719)



(358)


Total Other Income (Expense)

(11,357)



(12,005)



(12,513)








Income (Loss) before Income Taxes

(40,933)



(16,552)



(40,735)








Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

5,295



31,930



(913)








Net Income (Loss)

(46,228)



(48,482)



(39,822)


Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest



138




Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest

$

(46,228)



$

(48,620)



$

(39,822)








Income (Loss) per Share - Basic






Net Income (Loss)

$

(0.37)



$

(0.40)



$

(0.32)








Income (Loss) per Share - Diluted






Net Income (Loss)

$

(0.37)



$

(0.40)



$

(0.32)








Number of common shares used in computing earnings per share:






Basic

124,486,848



122,933,518



124,101,349


Diluted

124,486,848



122,933,518



124,101,349


 


PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

Consolidated Statement Of Operations

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)






Nine Months Ended September 30,


2016


2015





Revenues

$

332,979



$

563,435






Expenses:




Operating Expenses

281,992



411,802


Depreciation and Amortization

106,605



118,474



388,597



530,276


Total Operating Gross Margin

(55,618)



33,159






General and Administrative Expense

(25,200)



(29,243)


Provision for Reduction in Carrying Value of Certain Assets



(3,222)


Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, net

(249)



2,686


Total Operating Income (Loss)

(81,067)



3,380






Other Income (Expense)




Interest Expense

(34,764)



(33,767)


Interest Income

48



209


Other

1,776



(3,628)


Total Other Income (Expense)

(32,940)



(37,186)






Income (Loss) before Income Taxes

(114,007)



(33,806)






Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

67,878



24,832






Net Income (Loss)

(181,885)



(58,638)


Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest



789


Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest

$

(181,885)



$

(59,427)






Income (Loss) per Share - Basic




Net Income (Loss)

$

(1.47)



$

(0.49)






Income (Loss) per Share - Diluted




Net Income (Loss)

$

(1.47)



$

(0.49)






Number of common shares used in computing earnings per share:




Basic

123,894,980



122,430,957


Diluted

123,894,980



122,430,957


 


PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

Selected Financial Data

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)




















Three Months Ended




September 30,


June 30,




2016


2015


2016









Revenues:







Drilling Services:







U.S. (Lower 48) Drilling


$

1,431



$

5,961



$

1,065


International & Alaska Drilling


65,307



110,661



71,926



Total Drilling Services


66,738



116,622



72,991


Rental Tools Services:







U.S. Rental Tools


$

14,967



$

31,905



$

17,961


International Rental Tools


15,484



24,891



14,335



Total Rental Tools Services


30,451



56,796



32,296



  Total Revenues


$

97,189



$

173,418



$

105,287










Operating Expenses:







Drilling Services:







U.S. (Lower 48) Drilling


$

5,112



$

7,820



$

4,967


International & Alaska Drilling


51,682



81,586



54,110



Total Drilling Services


56,794



89,406



59,077


Rental Tools Services:







U.S. Rental Tools


$

10,746



$

17,002



$

12,267


International Rental Tools


17,140



22,555



17,851



Total Rental Tools Services


27,886



39,557



30,118



  Total Operating Expenses


$

84,680



$

128,963



$

89,195










Operating Gross Margin:







Drilling Services:







U.S. (Lower 48) Drilling


$

(3,681)



$

(1,859)



$

(3,902)


International & Alaska Drilling


13,625



29,075



17,816



Total Drilling Services


9,944



27,216



13,914


Rental Tools Services:







U.S. Rental Tools


$

4,221



$

14,903



$

5,694


International Rental Tools


(1,656)



2,336



(3,516)



Total Rental Tools Services


2,565



17,239



2,178


Depreciation and Amortization


(34,474)



(39,584)



(36,317)



  Total Operating Gross Margin


$

(21,965)



$

4,871



$

(20,225)


 


PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)














Three Months Ended



September 30,
2016


June 30,
2016


March 31,
2016


December 31,
2015


September 30,
2015












Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest


$

(46,228)



$

(39,822)



$

(95,835)



$

(35,646)



$

(48,620)


Interest Expense


11,015



12,187



11,562



11,388



11,293


Income Tax Expense (Benefit)


5,295



(913)



63,496



(2,519)



31,930


Depreciation and Amortization


34,474



36,317



35,814



37,720



39,584













EBITDA


4,556



7,769



15,037



10,943



34,187













Adjustments:











Other (Income) Expense


342



326



(2,492)



6,059



712


(Gain) Loss on Disposition of Assets, net


187



2



60



1,043



(383)


Provision for Reduction in Carrying Value of Certain Assets








9,268



906


Special items (2)








1,265















Adjusted EBITDA


$

5,085



$

8,097



$

12,605



$

28,578



$

35,422














(1) We believe Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management, investors and others to evaluate and compare our core operating results from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure (interest expense from our outstanding debt), asset base (depreciation and amortization), remeasurement of foreign currency transactions, tax consequences, impairment and other special items. Special items include items impacting operating expenses that management believes detract from an understanding of normal operating performance. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review current period operating performance and period to period comparisons. Our Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company because other entities may not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to operating income or loss, net income or loss, cash flows provided by or used in operating, investing and financing activities, or other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP.


(2) For the three months ended December 31, 2015, special items include a $1.3 million write-off of inventory associated with our decision to no longer provide drilling services in Colombia.

 


PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended




September 30,


June 30,




2016


2015


2016









Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest


$

(46,228)



$

(48,620)



$

(39,822)


Income (Loss) per Diluted Share


$

(0.37)



$

(0.40)



$

(0.32)










 Adjustments:







Valuation Allowance




36,632




Total adjustments




36,632




 Tax effect of adjustments







Net adjustments




36,632












 Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest (1)


$

(46,228)



$

(11,988)



$

(39,822)


 Adjusted Income (Loss) per Diluted Share (1)


$

(0.37)



$

(0.10)



$

(0.32)










(1) We believe Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest and Adjusted Income (Loss) per Diluted Share are useful financial measures for investors to assess and understand operating performance for period to period comparisons. Management views the adjustments to Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest and Income (Loss) per Diluted Share to be items outside of the Company's normal operating results. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest and Adjusted Income (Loss) per Diluted Share are not measures of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to Net Income (Loss) or Income (Loss) per Diluted Share.

 

 

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