Superior Energy Services Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results


HOUSTON, July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced a net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2018 of $25.4 million, or $0.16 per share, on revenue of $535.5 million.  This compares to a net loss from continuing operations of $59.9 million, or $0.39 per share, for the first quarter of 2018, on revenue of $482.3 million and a net loss from continuing operations of $62.0 million, or $0.41 per share for the second quarter of 2017, on revenue of $470.1 million. 

“Our results continued to improve during the second quarter, driven by increases in U.S. land utilization,” commented David Dunlap, President and CEO.  “Sand supply chain issues, which impeded completions oriented utilization during the first quarter were resolved.  We also activated additional hydraulic horsepower (“HHP”), bringing the active size of our pressure pumping fleet to 750,000 HHP.  Higher levels of utilization and active horsepower resulted in an approximate 25% increase of sand volumes pumped sequentially. 

“Gulf of Mexico activity was relatively unchanged as higher drill pipe demand was offset by lower levels of workover activity and some expected completion tools work moving to the third quarter.  Improved results internationally were driven by much stronger hydraulic workover activity and increased drill pipe demand.

“I’m proud of the way the men and women of Superior Energy have met the challenges we’ve faced during the recent industry downturn.  As a result of their hard work, and our purpose driven culture, we approached breakeven operating income, and EBITDA grew by 35% over first quarter adjusted EBITDA.  Our strategy of allocating capital towards pressure pumping and our cornerstone global franchises during the downturn has us on solid footing as we work to improve returns, increase our cash balances and reduce debt levels as the cycle progresses.”

Second Quarter 2018 Geographic Breakdown

U.S. land revenue was $375.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 13% as compared with revenue of $331.5 million in the first quarter of 2018, and an 18% increase compared to revenue of $317.9 million in the second quarter of 2017.  Gulf of Mexico revenue was $72.2 million, a decrease of 5% as compared with revenue of $76.0 million in the first quarter of 2018, and a 14% decrease from revenue of $84.2 million in the second quarter of 2017.  International revenue of $87.9 million increased 18% as compared with $74.8 million in the first quarter of 2018 and increased 29% as compared to revenue of $68.0 million in the second quarter of 2017.         

Drilling Products and Services Segment

The Drilling Products and Services segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $94.0 million, a 10% increase from first quarter 2018 revenue of $85.2 million and a 37% increase from second quarter 2017 revenue of $68.8 million.

U.S. land revenue increased 7% sequentially to $43.4 million, Gulf of Mexico revenue increased 11% sequentially to $23.3 million and international revenue increased 17% sequentially to $27.3 million.

Onshore Completion and Workover Services Segment

The Onshore Completion and Workover Services segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $276.2 million, a 19% increase from first quarter 2018 revenue of $231.5 million, and an 11% increase from second quarter 2017 revenue of $249.1 million. 

Production Services Segment

The Production Services segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $102.0 million, a 1% increase from first quarter 2018 revenue of $100.8 million and a 15% increase from second quarter 2017 revenue of $88.6 million.

U.S. land revenue decreased 9% sequentially to $47.9 million as a result of decreased pressure control activity.  Gulf of Mexico revenue decreased 22% sequentially to $13.6 million due primarily due to lower hydraulic workover and snubbing, and lower electric line activity.  International revenue increased 31% sequentially to $40.5 million due to higher levels of hydraulic workover and snubbing, coiled tubing and cementing.

Technical Solutions Segment

The Technical Solutions segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $63.3 million, a 2% decrease from first quarter 2018 revenue of $64.8 million and unchanged from second quarter 2017 revenue of $63.6 million.

U.S. land revenue increased 16% sequentially to $7.9 million.  Gulf of Mexico revenue decreased 6% sequentially to $35.3 million as some completion tool activity shifted to the third quarter. International revenue decreased 2% to $20.1 million due to lower levels of well control activity.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  The call can be accessed from the Company’s website at www.superiorenergy.com or by telephone at 888-254-3590.  For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay will be available through August 8, 2018 and may be accessed by calling 844-512-2921 and using the pin number 6646297.

About Superior Energy Services

Superior Energy Services (NYSE:SPN) serves the drilling, completion and production-related needs of oil and gas companies worldwide through a diversified portfolio of specialized oilfield services and equipment that are used throughout the economic life cycle of oil and gas wells.  For more information, visit: www.superiorenergy.com.

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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except earnings per share amounts)
(unaudited)
           
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, March 31, June 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2018 2017
           
Revenues $  535,548 $  470,068 $  482,318 $  1,017,866 $  871,004
           
Cost of services and rentals (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion)   369,810   351,802   343,460   713,270   673,788
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion   97,973   108,119   105,719   203,692   222,400
General and administrative expenses   69,896   76,708   75,820   145,716   152,201
           
Loss from operations   (2,131)   (66,561)   (42,681)   (44,812)   (177,385)
           
Other income (expense):          
  Interest expense, net   (24,894)   (23,333)   (24,887)   (49,781)   (47,583)
  Other income (expense)   (2,382)   (2,156)   (1,735)   (4,117)   (1,507)
           
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (29,407)   (92,050)   (69,303)   (98,710)   (226,475)
           
Income taxes   (3,970)   (30,011)   (9,355)   (13,325)   (74,775)
           
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   (25,437)   (62,039)   (59,948)   (85,385)   (151,700)
           
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax   (953)   (1,767)   224   (729)   (3,765)
           
Net income (loss) $  (26,390) $  (63,806) $  (59,724) $  (86,114) $ (155,465)
           
Basic and Diluted earnings (losses) per share:          
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $  (0.16) $  (0.41) $  (0.39) $  (0.56) $  (1.00)
Loss from discontinued operations   (0.01)   (0.01)   -    -    (0.02)
Net income (loss) $  (0.17) $  (0.42) $  (0.39) $  (0.56) $  (1.02)
           
Weighted average common shares:          
  Basic and Diluted   154,278   152,857   154,121   153,728   152,317
           
           


SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
     
  6/30/2018 12/31/2017
ASSETS    
     
Current assets:    
  Cash and cash equivalents $  118,512 $  172,000
  Accounts receivable, net   441,983   398,056
  Income taxes receivable   -   959
  Prepaid expenses   43,188   42,128
  Inventory and other current assets   158,765   134,032
  Assets held for sale   -   13,644
     
      Total current assets   762,448   760,819
     
Property, plant and equipment, net    1,240,703   1,316,944
Goodwill   806,813   807,860
Notes receivable   62,041   60,149
Restricted cash   11,631   20,483
Intangible and other long-term assets, net   137,349   143,970
     
     Total assets $  3,020,985 $  3,110,225
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
     
Current liabilities:    
  Accounts payable $  162,125 $  119,716
  Accrued expenses   201,665   221,757
  Current portion of decommissioning liabilities   24,156   27,261
  Liabilities held for sale   -   6,463
     
     Total current liabilities   387,946   375,197
     
Deferred income taxes    41,758   61,058
Decommissioning liabilities   103,088   103,136
Long-term debt, net   1,281,145   1,279,771
Other long-term liabilities   154,333   158,634
     
Total stockholders' equity   1,052,715   1,132,429
     
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $  3,020,985 $  3,110,225
     
 


SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
  2018 2017
     
Cash flows from operating activities:    
  Net loss $  (86,114) $  (155,465)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:    
     Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion   203,692   222,400
     Other noncash items   (5,343)   (42,898)
     Changes in working capital and other   (72,820)   (6,890)
           Net cash provided by operating activities    39,415   17,147
     
Cash flows from investing activities:    
  Payments for capital expenditures   (119,841)   (56,649)
  Other   23,297   4,090
           Net cash used in investing activities    (96,544)   (52,559)
     
Cash flows from financing activities:    
  Other   (3,900)   (6,974)
           Net cash used in financing activities   (3,900)   (6,974)
     
           Effect of exchange rate changes in cash   (1,311)   2,093
     
           Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   (62,340)   (40,293)
     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   192,483   246,092
     
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $  130,143 $  205,799
     
     


SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION BY SEGMENT
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
       
  Three months ended, 
  June 30, 2018 March 31, 2018 June 30, 2017
U.S. land      
  Drilling Products and Services $  43,394 $  40,717 $  27,770
  Onshore Completion and Workover Services   276,242   231,489   249,079
  Production Services   47,944   52,457   33,062
  Technical Solutions   7,858   6,833   7,921
Total U.S. land $  375,438 $  331,496 $  317,832
       
Gulf of Mexico      
  Drilling Products and Services $  23,261 $  20,989 $  22,266
  Onshore Completion and Workover Services   -   -   -
  Production Services   13,634   17,500   19,937
  Technical Solutions   35,333   37,562   42,030
Total Gulf of Mexico $  72,228 $  76,051 $  84,233
       
International      
  Drilling Products and Services $  27,378 $  23,496 $  18,791
  Onshore Completion and Workover Services   -   -   -
  Production Services   40,426   30,760   35,607
  Technical Solutions   20,078   20,515   13,605
Total International $  87,882 $  74,771 $  68,003
       
Total Revenues $  535,548 $  482,318 $  470,068
       


SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
  Three months ended,   
Revenues June 30, 2018 March 31, 2018 June 30, 2017  
Drilling Products and Services $  94,033 $  85,202 $  68,827  
Onshore Completion and Workover Services   276,242   231,489   249,079  
Production Services   102,004   100,717   88,606  
Technical Solutions   63,269   64,910   63,556  
Total Revenues $  535,548 $  482,318 $  470,068  
         
Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations (1)        
Drilling Products and Services $  15,001 $  7,979 $  (10,533)  
Onshore Completion and Workover Services   7,511   (7,141)   (14,367)  
Production Services   (7,124)   (11,180)   (14,850)  
Technical Solutions   5,797   1,817   1,071  
Corporate and other   (23,316)   (26,064)   (27,882)  
Total Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations $  (2,131) $  (34,589) $  (66,561)  
         
Adjusted EBITDA (1)         
Drilling Products and Services $  43,591 $  37,620 $  23,086  
Onshore Completion and Workover Services   54,934   40,514   30,254  
Production Services   7,179   8,100   5,343  
Technical Solutions   12,070   9,547   9,326  
Corporate and other   (21,932)   (24,651)   (26,451)  
Total Adjusted EBITDA $  95,842 $  71,130 $  41,558  
         
(1) Adjusted income (loss) from operations and adjusted EBITDA exclude the impact of restructuring costs and other items for the three months ended March 31, 2018.  There were no adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  For Non-GAAP reconciliations, refer to Table 1 below.  
  
  
         


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following table reconciles net income/loss from continuing operations by segment, which is the directly comparable financial results determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to adjusted income/loss from operations and adjusted EBITDA by segment (non-GAAP financial measures).  These financial measures are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s current financial performance. 

Reconciliation of Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Table 1
             
  Three months ended, June 30, 2018
  Drilling
Products and
Services
 Onshore
Completion
and Workover
Services
 Production
Services
 
Technical
Solutions
 Corporate and
Other
 Consolidated
             
Reported net income (loss) from continuing operations $  15,001 $  7,511 $  (7,124) $  6,768 $  (47,593) $  (25,437)
Interest expense, net   -   -   -   (971)   25,865   24,894
Other expense   -   -   -   -   2,382   2,382
Income taxes   -   -   -   -   (3,970)   (3,970)
Income (loss) from operations $  15,001 $  7,511 $  (7,124) $  5,797 $  (23,316) $  (2,131)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization
  and accretion
   28,590   47,423   14,303   6,273   1,384   97,973
EBITDA  $  43,591 $  54,934 $  7,179 $  12,070 $  (21,932) $  95,842
             
             
  Three months ended, March 31, 2018
  Drilling
Products and
Services
 Onshore
Completion
and Workover
Services
 Production
Services
 
Technical
Solutions
 Corporate and
Other
 Consolidated
             
Reported net income (loss) from continuing  operations $  7,967 $  (10,043) $  (14,092) $  2,273 $  (46,053) $  (59,948)
Restructuring and other costs   12   2,902   2,912   500   1,766   8,092
Interest expense, net   -   -   -   (956)   25,843   24,887
Other expense   -   -   -   -   1,735   1,735
Income taxes   -   -   -   -   (9,355)   (9,355)
Adjusted income (loss) from operations $  7,979 $  (7,141) $  (11,180) $  1,817 $  (26,064) $  (34,589)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization
  and accretion
   29,641   47,655   19,280   7,730   1,413   105,719
Adjusted EBITDA  $  37,620 $  40,514 $  8,100 $  9,547 $  (24,651) $  71,130
             
             
  Three months ended, June 30, 2017
  Drilling
Products and
Services
 Onshore
Completion
and Workover
Services
 Production
Services
 
Technical
Solutions
 Corporate and
Other
 Consolidated
             
Reported net income (loss) from continuing  operations $  (10,533) $  (14,367) $  (14,850) $  1,982 $  (24,271) $  (62,039)
Interest expense, net   -   -   -   (911)   24,244   23,333
Other expense   -   -   -   -   2,156   2,156
Income taxes   -   -   -   -   (30,011)   (30,011)
Income (loss) from operations $  (10,533) $  (14,367) $  (14,850) $  1,071 $  (27,882) $  (66,561)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization
  and accretion
   33,619   44,621   20,193   8,255   1,431   108,119
EBITDA  $  23,086 $  30,254 $  5,343 $  9,326 $  (26,451) $  41,558
             
             


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paul Vincent, VP of Investor Relations, (713) 654-2200