HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Geophysical Services, Inc. (NYSE:GGS) today announced that net income for the third quarter of 2012 was $5.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted shares. Included in the results was a $1.0 million after-tax charge ($0.03 per diluted share) related to the termination of Global's minority interest position in an unconsolidated subsidiary. This compares to net income for the second quarter of 2012 of $2.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.
Global's revenues in the third quarter of 2012 were $90.2 million, compared to $97.4 million in the second quarter of 2012. Operating income was $21.3 million in the third quarter of 2012, compared to $13.3 million in the second quarter of 2012. Although lower activity levels combined with the effect of Hurricane Isaac on the company's Gulf of Mexico program drove the decline in revenues, operating margin improvements were driven by efficiencies in the Proprietary Services segment as well as higher pre-funding realizations on certain Multi-client programs.
"As noted with the last quarter's earnings, we realized a revenue mix change between Proprietary Services and Multi-client services during the third quarter. Multi-client Services contributed $60.0 million in revenues during the third quarter 2012, compared with $38.8 million during the second quarter 2012. Despite a challenging North American market environment, the company recorded $10.8 million in data library late sales during the third quarter 2012, compared with $10.6 million during the second quarter 2012," commented Richard White, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Proprietary Services generated revenues of $30.2 million during the third quarter of 2012, compared with $58.6 million during the second quarter of 2012. Gross margins for the Proprietary segment increased to 24.1%, or $7.3 million during the third quarter of 2012, compared with 20.3%, or $11.9 million during the second quarter of 2012. Global's Proprietary Services benefited from improved operating efficiencies across several data acquisition programs during the quarter, along with the realization of additional billings for delays on certain of its international programs.
"Overall market conditions during the third quarter dampened the booking and recognition of Proprietary Services revenues beyond backlog realization. We expect these conditions to persist through the fourth quarter of 2012. Backlog at September 30, 2012 was approximately $132 million comprised of $91 million for Multi-client Services and $41 million for Proprietary Services. Backlog at June 30, 2012 was approximately $174 million ($41 million Proprietary Services, $133 million Multi-client Services).
"North American revenues increased to $56.0 million during the third quarter of 2012, compared with $43.3 million during the second quarter of 2012. Revenues for North America were generated across multiple program areas including the EagleFord, Bakken and Utica shale plays along with the Gulf of Mexico. For the region, the company is currently operating five North American land crews and one shallow marine crew.
"International revenues were $34.2 million during the third quarter of 2012, compared with $54.1 million during the second quarter of 2012. During the third quarter, Global's international activities were concentrated in Iraq, Colombia and Brazil, and expect to remain focused in these countries through the fourth quarter of 2012.
"EBITDA, adjusted for Multi-client amortization, increased to $23.5 million, or 26%, during the third quarter of 2012 compared with $18.8 million, or 19.3%, during the second quarter of 2012. Gross EBITDA was $60.9 million and $44.6 million during the third and second quarters of 2012, respectively.
"Global continued to make progress in the transition of its recording instrumentation to its AUTOSEIS® (1) platform. At the end of the third quarter of 2012, approximately 100,000 channels of its recording systems were comprised of AUTOSEIS® units. During the third quarter, the company continued its strategy of selling its legacy cabled systems and completed transactions totaling $5.2 million in asset sales. Included in the third quarter 2012 results is a gain of $2.2 million from the sales of assets, compared with a $0.5 million gain for the second quarter of 2012. We expect to continue sales of legacy cabled systems over the next several quarters, subject to overall market conditions.
"The company has started marketing AUTOSEIS® technology to third party seismic service providers. Along with our recently announced management focus for this business unit, we are very enthusiastic about the expected contribution of this activity to the growth of Global.
"I am excited to lead the incredible team at Global and look forward to working with that team to drive value to its customers, partners and shareholders," concluded White.
Third Quarter Results
The following table sets forth our consolidated revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and for the corresponding period of 2011 (amounts in millions):
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| Revenues by Service | (unaudited) | |||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | |
| Proprietary Services | $ 30.2 | 33% | $ 60.1 | 55% |
| Multi-client Services | 60.0 | 67% | 50.0 | 45% |
| Total | $ 90.2 | 100% | $ 110.1 | 100% |
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| Revenues by Area | (unaudited) | |||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | |
| United States | $ 56.0 | 62% | $ 56.8 | 52% |
| International | 34.2 | 38% | 53.3 | 48% |
| Total | $ 90.2 | 100% | $ 110.1 | 100% |
We recorded revenues of $90.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $110.1 million for the same period ended in 2011, a decrease of $19.9 million, or 18.1%.
We recorded revenues from Proprietary Services of $30.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $60.1 million for the same period in 2011, a decrease of $29.9 million, or 49.8%. Of this amount, the decrease related to our international Proprietary operations was $28.3 million, primarily due to a decrease in our crew activities in Algeria, Colombia, and Brazil.
Multi-client Services generated revenues of $60.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $50.0 million for the same period of 2011, an increase of $10.0 million, or 20.0%. The increase was primarily due to the increased Multi-client Services operations in Brazil. The $60.0 million in Multi-client Services revenues included $10.8 million of late sale revenues, $48.5 million of pre-commitment revenues, and $0.7 million in non-cash data swap transactions. This compared to $16.5 million in late sales revenues, $32.5 million of pre-commitment revenues, and $1.0 million in non-cash data swap transactions during the same period of 2011.
Income from Operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 was 23.6% of revenue, compared to 9.8% in the same period of 2011.
Included within operating expenses is Multi-client Services amortization of $37.4 million, representing a 62% average amortization rate for the quarter. Gross depreciation expense for the quarter was $9.1 million, of which $3.2 million was capitalized in connection with our Multi-client Services library investments resulting in net depreciation expense of $5.9 million.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Results
The following table sets forth our consolidated revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and for the corresponding period of 2011 (amounts in millions):
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| Revenues by Service | (unaudited) | |||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | |
| Proprietary Services | $ 153.6 | 54% | $ 145.7 | 54% |
| Multi-client Services | 130.1 | 46% | 126.6 | 46% |
| Total | $ 283.7 | 100% | $ 272.3 | 100% |
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| Revenues by Area | (unaudited) | |||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | |
| United States | $ 149.1 | 53% | $ 140.9 | 52% |
| International | 134.6 | 47% | 131.4 | 48% |
| Total | $ 283.7 | 100% | $ 272.3 | 100% |
We recorded revenues of $283.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $272.3 million for the same period ended in 2011, an increase of $11.4 million, or 4.2%.
We recorded revenues from Proprietary Services of $153.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $145.7 million for the same period in 2011, an increase of $7.9 million, or 5.4%. Of this amount, the increase related to our U.S. Proprietary operations was $14.0 million. The international Proprietary Services revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased by $6.1 million compared to the corresponding period in 2011. The decrease of $6.1 million was largely driven by a decrease in our crew activities in Algeria and Colombia.
Multi-client Services generated revenues of $130.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $126.6 million for the same period of 2011, an increase of $3.5 million, or 2.8%. The $130.1 million in Multi-client Services revenues included $36.1 million of late sale revenues, $88.8 million of pre-commitment revenues, and $5.2 million in non-cash data swap transactions. This compared to $34.1 million in late sales revenues, $90.5 million of pre-commitment revenues, and $2.0 million in non-cash data swap transactions during the same period of 2011.
Income from Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was 19.2% of revenue, compared to 10.9% in the same period of 2011.
Included within operating expenses is Multi-client Services amortization of $85.5 million, representing a 66% average amortization rate for the period. Gross depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $28.7 million, of which, $9.3 million was capitalized in connection with our Multi-client Services investments resulting in a net depreciation expense of $19.4 million. Table 2 provides a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure).
About Global Geophysical Services, Inc.
GGS provides an integrated suite of Geoscience solutions to the global oil and gas industry including high-resolution RG-3D Reservoir Grade® seismic data acquisition, Multi-client data library products, micro seismic monitoring, seismic data processing, data analysis, and interpretation services. GGS combines experience, innovation, operational safety, and environmental responsibility with leading edge geophysical technology to facilitate successful E&P execution. GGS' combined product and service offerings provide the ability to Gain InSight™ in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. GGS is headquartered in Houston, Texas. To learn more about GGS, visit www.GlobalGeophysical.com.
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(1)AUTOSEIS® is a registered trademark of GGS, and hereinafter all references to the term AUTOSEIS or Autoseis shall refer to AUTOSEIS®.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this earnings release that address activities, events or developments that Global Geophysical expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about business outlook for the year, backlog and bid activity, business strategy, and related financial performance and statements with respect to future events. Such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, industry conditions, market position, future operations, profitability, liquidity, backlog, capital resources and other information currently available to management and believed to be appropriate.
Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to the volatility of oil and natural gas prices, disruptions in the global economy, dependence upon energy industry spending, delays, reductions or cancellations of service contracts, high fixed costs of operations, weather interruptions, inability to obtain land access rights of way, industry competition, limited number of customers, credit risk related to our customers, asset impairments, the availability of capital resources, and operational disruptions. Global Geophysical Services Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Global's business, results of operations, and financial condition. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategies and liquidity. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will be correct. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
Backlog estimates are based on a number of assumptions and estimates including assumptions related to foreign exchange rates, proportionate performance of contracts and our valuation of assets, such as seismic data, to be received by us as payment under certain agreements. The realization of our backlog estimates are further affected by our performance under term rate contracts, as the early or late completion of a project under term rate contracts will generally result in decreased or increased, as the case may be, revenues derived from these projects. Contracts for services are occasionally modified by mutual consent and may be cancelable by the client under certain circumstances. Consequently, backlog as of any particular date may not be indicative of actual operating results for any future period. More information can be found set forth under "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this press release to "Global Geophysical Services," "Global Geophysical," "Global," "GGS," the "Company," "we," "us," "our," or "ours" refer to Global Geophysical Services, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes EBITDA is useful to an investor in evaluating our operating performance because this measure is widely used by investors in the energy industry to measure a company's operating performance without regard to items excluded from the calculation of such term, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon, among other factors, accounting methods, book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired. The Company further believes EBITDA helps investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the effect of our capital structure and asset base from the Company's operating structure. EBITDA is also used as a supplemental financial measure by the Company's management in presentations to our board of directors, as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting, and as a component for setting incentive compensation.
EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income and operating income and these measures may vary among other companies. Limitations to using EBITDA as an analytical tool include:
- EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or capital commitments;
- EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on, our debt;
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
- and other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
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| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||
| REVENUES | $ 90,214 | $ 110,128 | $ 283,696 | $ 272,263 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | 58,072 | 88,132 | 190,740 | 209,207 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 32,142 | 21,996 | 92,956 | 63,056 |
| SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 10,867 | 11,229 | 38,493 | 33,465 |
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 21,275 | 10,767 | 54,463 | 29,591 |
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (8,295) | (6,458) | (23,344) | (18,549) |
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | (206) | (1,241) | (1,255) | 463 |
| Other expense | (1,952) | -- | (2,371) | -- |
| TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE | (10,453) | (7,699) | (26,970) | (18,086) |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 10,822 | 3,068 | 27,493 | 11,505 |
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 4,864 | 2,424 | 12,319 | 7,379 |
| INCOME AFTER INCOME TAXES | 5,958 | 644 | 15,174 | 4,126 |
| NET INCOME (LOSS), attributable to non-controlling interests | 151 | (239) | (109) | (132) |
| NET INCOME, attributable to common shareholders | $ 5,807 | $ 883 | $ 15,283 | $ 4,258 |
| INCOME PER COMMON SHARE | ||||
| Basic | $ 0.16 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.12 |
| Diluted | $ 0.16 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.12 |
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||
| Basic | 37,450 | 36,808 | 37,252 | 36,551 |
| Diluted | 37,450 | 36,809 | 37,252 | 36,553 |
| GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
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September 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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| (unaudited) | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 23,569 | $ 21,525 |
| Restricted cash investments | 2,318 | 5,639 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 77,060 | 86,889 |
| Inventory | 11,229 | -- |
| Income and other taxes receivable | 1,827 | 7,060 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,783 | 6,050 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 126,786 | 127,163 |
| MULTI-CLIENT LIBRARY, net | 288,793 | 232,235 |
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | 108,155 | 118,420 |
| GOODWILL | 12,381 | 12,381 |
| INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | 13,726 | 9,929 |
| OTHER ASSETS | 6,556 | 6,245 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ 556,397 | $ 506,373 |
| GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
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September 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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| (unaudited) | ||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 50,276 | $ 55,764 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 15,004 | 11,416 |
| Current portion of capital lease obligations | 5,145 | 7,256 |
| Income and other taxes payable | 3,144 | 5,169 |
| Deferred revenue | 22,848 | 39,560 |
| Other payables | 4,426 | 821 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 100,843 | 119,986 |
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net | 7,862 | 2,120 |
| LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and unamortized discount | 310,941 | 265,873 |
| CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, net of current portion | 883 | 2,613 |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | 1,360 | 1,469 |
| OTHER LIABILITIES | -- | 750 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 421,889 | 392,811 |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Common Stock | 473 | 467 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 251,763 | 246,104 |
| Accumulated deficit | (21,201) | (36,484) |
| 231,035 | 210,087 | |
| Less: treasury stock | 96,527 | 96,525 |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 134,508 | 113,562 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 556,397 | $ 506,373 |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
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| 2012 | 2011 | |
| (unaudited) | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net income, attributable to common shareholders | $ 15,283 | $ 4,258 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation (net) and amortization expense | 107,215 | 104,429 |
| Non-cash revenue from Multi-client data exchange | (5,246) | (2,016) |
| Deferred tax expense | 5,743 | 660 |
| Gain on sale of assets | (12,112) | (1,469) |
| Other | 5,860 | 4,841 |
| Effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities | (23,431) | (29,152) |
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 93,312 | 81,551 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (22,133) | (21,500) |
| Investment in Multi-client library | (129,166) | (144,554) |
| Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | (500) | -- |
| Change in restricted cash investments | 3,321 | (3,202) |
| Purchase of intangibles | (3,264) | (1,035) |
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 19,417 | 13,094 |
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (132,325) | (157,197) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net (payments) proceeds from long-term debt | 47,829 | 3,882 |
| Net (payments) proceeds from revolving credit facility | 60 | 55,000 |
| Debt issuance costs | (1,804) | -- |
| Principal payments on capital lease obligations | (5,659) | (2,591) |
| Purchase of treasury stock | (2) | (757) |
| Issuances of stock, net | 633 | 709 |
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 41,057 | 56,243 |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 2,044 | (19,403) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period | 21,525 | 28,237 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period | $ 23,569 | $ 8,834 |
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| Table 1: Segment Gross Margin Analysis (UNAUDITED) | ||||
| (In thousands, except percentages) | ||||
| Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited): | Proprietary Services | Multi-client Services | Corporate | Total |
| Revenue | $ 30,173 | $ 60,041 | $ -- | $ 90,214 |
| Operating expenses (1) (2) | 22,890 | 37,413 | (2,231) | 58,072 |
| Gross margin | $ 7,283 | $ 22,628 | $ 2,231 | $ 32,142 |
| SG&A | -- | -- | 10,867 | 10,867 |
| Operating income | $ 7,283 | $ 22,628 | $ (8,636) | $ 21,275 |
| Gross margin % | 24.1% | 37.7% | -- | 35.6% |
| Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited): | ||||
| Revenue | $ 60,140 | $ 49,988 | $ -- | $ 110,128 |
| Operating expenses (1) (2) | 59,002 | 29,486 | (356) | 88,132 |
| Gross margin | $ 1,138 | $ 20,502 | $ 356 | $ 21,996 |
| SG&A | -- | -- | 11,229 | 11,229 |
| Operating income | $ 1,138 | $ 20,502 | $ (10,873) | $ 10,767 |
| Gross margin % | 1.9% | 41.0% | -- | 20.0% |
| Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited): | ||||
| Revenue | $ 153,585 | $ 130,111 | $ -- | $ 283,696 |
| Operating expenses (1) (2) | 117,312 | 85,540 | (12,112) | 190,740 |
| Gross margin | $ 36,273 | $ 44,571 | $ 12,112 | $ 92,956 |
| SG&A | -- | -- | 38,493 | 38,493 |
| Operating income | $ 36,273 | $ 44,571 | $ (26,381) | $ 54,463 |
| Gross margin % | 23.6% | 34.3% | -- | 32.8% |
| Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited): | ||||
| Revenue | $ 145,629 | $ 126,634 | $ -- | $ 272,263 |
| Operating expenses (1) (2) | 129,335 | 81,341 | (1,469) | 209,207 |
| Gross margin | $ 16,294 | $ 45,293 | $ 1,469 | $ 63,056 |
| SG&A | -- | -- | 33,465 | 33,465 |
| Operating income | $ 16,294 | $ 45,293 | $ (31,996) | $ 29,591 |
| Gross margin % | 11.2% | 35.8% | -- | 23.2% |
| (1) Corporate operating expenses represent gain/loss on sale of assets. | ||||
| (2) Multi-client Services operating expenses represent Multi-client amortization expense. | ||||
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| Table 2: Reconciliation of Net Income to EBIT and EBITDA (a Non-GAAP Measure)(1) (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
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| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| UNAUDITED | Amount | Per Share (3) | Amount | Per Share (3) | Amount | Per Share (3) | Amount | Per Share (3) |
| Net income, attributable to common shareholders | $ 5,807 | $ 0.16 | $ 883 | $ 0.02 | $ 15,283 | $ 0.41 | $ 4,258 | $ 0.12 |
| Net income (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests | 151 | (239) | (109) | (132) | ||||
| Income tax expense | 4,864 | 2,424 | 12,319 | 7,379 | ||||
| Interest expense, net | 8,295 | 6,458 | 23,344 | 18,549 | ||||
| EBIT(1) | 19,117 | $ 0.51 | 9,526 | $ 0.26 | 50,837 | $ 1.36 | 30,054 | $ 0.82 |
| Add: Multi-client amortization | 37,413 | 29,486 | 85,540 | 81,341 | ||||
| Add: Depreciation (net) and other amortization (2) | 4,414 | 7,056 | 9,563 | 21,618 | ||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ 60,944 | $ 1.63 | $ 46,068 | $ 1.25 | $ 145,940 | $ 3.92 | $ 133,013 | $ 3.64 |
| (1) EBIT, EBITDA, EBIT per share and EBITDA per share (as defined in the calculations above) are non-GAAP measurements. | ||||||||
| (2) Includes gain (loss) of sale of assets and includes amortization of intangibles. | ||||||||
| (3) Calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding. | ||||||||
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| Table 3: Selected Multi-client Services additional data (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | YTD 2012 | Q3-2012 | Q3-2011 | ||||||
| Multi-client Services revenues (period) | |||||||||||
| Pre-commitments | $ 13,365 | $ 109,109 | $ 126,002 | $ 88,794 | $ 48,476 | $ 32,514 | |||||
| Late sales | 2,250 | 16,376 | 48,319 | 36,071 | 10,761 | 16,516 | |||||
| Subtotal | $ 15,615 | $ 125,485 | $ 174,321 | $ 124,865 | $ 59,237 | $ 49,030 | |||||
| Non-cash data swaps | 8,880 | 9,382 | 3,113 | 5,246 | 804 | 958 | |||||
| Total Revenue | $ 24,495 | $ 134,867 | $ 177,434 | $ 130,111 | $ 60,041 | $ 49,988 | |||||
| Multi-client Services amortization | $ 18,629 | $ 92,702 | $ 112,668 | $ 85,540 | $ 37,413 | $ 29,486 | |||||
| Average amortization rate (%) | 76% | 69% | 64% | 66% | 62% | 59% | |||||
| Revenues (cumulative) | |||||||||||
| Pre-commitments | $ 38,350 | $ 147,459 | $ 273,461 | $ 362,255 | $ 362,255 | $ 237,930 | |||||
| Late sales | 2,250 | 18,626 | 66,945 | 103,016 | 103,016 | 52,774 | |||||
| Subtotal | $ 40,600 | $ 166,085 | $ 340,406 | $ 465,271 | $ 465,271 | $ 290,704 | |||||
| Non-cash data swaps | 8,880 | 18,262 | 21,375 | 26,621 | 26,621 | 20,278 | |||||
| Total Revenue | $ 49,480 | $ 184,347 | $ 361,781 | $ 491,892 | $ 491,892 | $ 310,982 | |||||
| Amortization (cumulative) | $ 37,774 | $ 130,476 | $ 243,144 | $ 328,684 | $ 328,684 | $ 211,818 | |||||
| Average amortization rate (%) | 76% | 71% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 68% | |||||
| Multi-client Services investment (period) | |||||||||||
| Cash | $ 34,353 | $ 170,755 | $ 177,746 | $ 129,166 | $ 49,396 | $ 41,774 | |||||
| Capitalized depreciation | 3,729 | 20,369 | 16,901 | 9,291 | 3,216 | 4,230 | |||||
| Non-cash data swaps (1) | 8,880 | 10,079 | 4,360 | 3,641 | 804 | -- | |||||
| Total | $ 46,962 | $ 201,203 | $ 199,007 | $ 142,098 | $ 53,416 | $ 46,004 | |||||
| Investment (cumulative) | |||||||||||
| Cash | $ 59,522 | $ 230,277 | $ 408,023 | $ 537,189 | $ 537,189 | $ 374,832 | |||||
| Capitalized depreciation | 6,767 | 27,136 | 44,037 | 53,328 | 53,328 | 40,565 | |||||
| Non-cash data swaps (1) | 8,880 | 18,959 | 23,319 | 26,960 | 26,960 | 19,951 | |||||
| Total | $ 75,169 | $ 276,372 | $ 475,379 | $ 617,477 | $ 617,477 | $ 435,348 | |||||
| Cumulative amortization | $ 37,774 | $ 130,476 | $ 243,144 | $ 328,684 | $ 328,684 | $ 211,818 | |||||
| Multi-client net book value | $ 37,395 | $ 145,896 | $ 232,235 | $ 288,793 | $ 288,793 | $ 223,530 | |||||
| Multi-client Services backlog at period end | $ 65,700 | $ 137,430 | $ 122,781 | $ 91,100 | $ 91,100 | $ 128,300 | |||||
| Multi-client Services deferred balance at period end | $ 37,213 | $ 41,059 | $ 35,774 | $ 20,714 | $ 20,714 | $ 40,514 | |||||
| (1)Includes non-cash data swap investment recorded as deferred revenue. | |||||||||||
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Global Geophysical has scheduled a conference call as detailed below:
Conference Topic: Global Geophysical Services Q3 Earnings Call
Date of Call: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Time of Call: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central; 8:00 a.m. Mountain; 7:00 a.m. Pacific)
Participant Operator Assisted Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (877) 312-5527
Participant Operator Assisted International Dial-In Number: (253) 237-1145
Investors and analysts are invited to participate in the call by phone or via the internet webcast at: http://ir.globalgeophysical.com/.
The webcast from the call will be available for on-demand replay on our investor relations website at: http://ir.globalgeophysical.com/results.cfm