Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results


TULSA, Okla., July 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) reported a net loss of $21 million (negative $0.20 per diluted share) from operating revenues of $366 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2016, compared to net income of $91 million ($0.83 per diluted share) from operating revenues of $661 million (as adjusted) during the third quarter of fiscal 2015, and net income of $21 million ($0.19 per diluted share) from operating revenues of $438 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2016.  Included in net income per diluted share for this year’s and last year’s third fiscal quarters as well as this year’s second fiscal quarter are approximately $0.27, $0.61, and $0.46, respectively, of after-tax income related to a combination of select items (including long-term contract early termination compensation from customers) as described in a separate section of this press release.

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, “Even though oil prices have pulled back over the past several weeks, it is encouraging to still see signs of optimism in the market.   In May, the BHI U.S. land rig count troughed at 380 rigs, and has since increased from what everyone hopes was the absolute bottom of this market cycle.  Recently, some E&P companies have announced budget increases and rig count additions.  It is a positive sign, but many still remain on the sidelines.

“This has been an extraordinary downturn and it is having a pervasive effect on every enterprise within the industry.  While H&P remains very strong and has been proactive and effective in adjusting to this new environment, the declines in activity levels and spot pricing that we have experienced have significantly impacted our bottom line and the size of our organization.  An improving market reverses these two trends, and we believe that we are uniquely positioned to grow market share in the increasingly complex drilling environment that unconventional shale plays will require going forward. 

“Time will tell whether momentum is truly building in the market; a few data points do not make a trend.   However, regardless of the timing, we are making every effort to emerge from this as a stronger Company for customers, employees, and shareholders.”

Operating Segment Results

Segment operating income for the Company’s U.S. land operations was $26 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2016, compared with $122 million for last year’s third fiscal quarter and $63 million for this year’s second fiscal quarter.  As compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2016, segment operating income decreased as a result of lower quarterly levels of activity and rig margins (excluding revenues from early contract terminations), as well as impairment charges during the third fiscal quarter related to used drilling equipment.  The number of quarterly revenue days decreased sequentially by approximately 22% to 7,483 days.  Excluding the impact of $8,287 and $10,790 per day corresponding to revenues from early contract terminations during this year’s second and third fiscal quarters, respectively, the average rig revenue per day decreased sequentially by $1,247 to $24,684.  Excluding the impact of $110 and $363 per day corresponding to employee severance expense during this year’s second and third fiscal quarters, respectively, the average rig expense per day decreased sequentially by $612 to $13,417.  Thus, the corresponding average rig margin per day decreased sequentially by $635 to $11,267.  Rig utilization for the segment was 24% for this year’s third fiscal quarter, compared with 47% and 31% for last year’s third fiscal quarter and this year’s second fiscal quarter, respectively.  At June 30, 2016, the Company’s U.S. land segment had approximately 89 contracted rigs generating revenue (including 75 under long-term contracts) and 259 idle rigs.  The 89 contracted rigs included 84 rigs generating revenue days.

Segment operating income for the Company’s offshore operations was $2.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2016, compared with $14.7 million for last year’s third fiscal quarter and $3.3 million for this year’s second fiscal quarter.  The sequential decrease in operating income was attributable to employee severance expense and declines in rig revenue days.  Excluding the impact of $537 and $1,236 per day corresponding to employee severance expense during this year’s second and third fiscal quarters, respectively, the average rig margin per day increased sequentially from $7,883 to $7,981, and quarterly revenue days decreased from 691 days to 637 days during the third fiscal quarter.

The Company’s international land operations reported a segment operating loss of $5.0 million for this year’s third fiscal quarter, compared with operating income of $19.0 million (as adjusted) for last year’s third fiscal quarter and an operating loss of $2.3 million for this year’s second fiscal quarter.  The sequential decrease in operating results was attributable to declines in the average daily margins and rig revenue days. Excluding the impact of $212 and $924 per day corresponding to employee severance expense during this year’s second and third fiscal quarters, respectively, the average rig margin per day decreased sequentially from $10,699 to $9,461 during the third fiscal quarter.  The number of quarterly revenue days decreased sequentially by approximately 3% to 1,274 days.

Drilling Operations Outlook for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2016

In the U.S. land segment, the Company expects revenue days (activity) to increase by roughly 3% to 7% during the fourth fiscal quarter as compared to the third fiscal quarter of 2016.  Excluding any impact from early termination revenue, the average rig revenue per day is expected to be roughly $24,000, and the corresponding average rig expense per day is expected to decrease to roughly $13,300.  As of today, the U.S. land segment has approximately 91 contracted rigs that are generating revenue (including 72 under term contracts) and 257 idle rigs.  The 91 contracted rigs include 86 rigs generating revenue days.

In the offshore segment, the Company expects revenue days to increase by approximately 1% during the fourth fiscal quarter as compared to the third fiscal quarter of 2016.  The average rig margin per day is expected to be approximately $8,000 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. 

In the international land segment, the Company expects revenue days to increase by approximately 5% to 10% during the fourth quarter as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2016.  The average rig margin per day is expected to be roughly $8,300 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

Select Items Included in Net Income (or Loss) per Diluted Share

Included in net loss per diluted share corresponding to the third quarter of fiscal 2016 are approximately $0.27 of after-tax income related to a combination of the following:  $0.35 of after-tax gains from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers; $0.02 of after-tax losses from employee severance expense; $0.03 of after-tax losses from impairment charges related to used drilling equipment; and $0.03 of after-tax losses in general and administrative expenses from employer 401K plan matching contributions related to employee work force reductions.

Included in net income per diluted share corresponding to the third quarter of fiscal 2015 are approximately $0.61 of after-tax income related to a combination of the following:  $0.60 (as adjusted) of after-tax gains from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers and $0.01 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment. 

Included in net income per diluted share corresponding to the second quarter of fiscal 2016 are approximately $0.46 of after-tax income related to a combination of the following:  $0.49 of after-tax gains from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers; $0.02 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment; $0.01 of after-tax losses from employee severance expense; and $0.04 of losses from discontinued operations.    

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is primarily a contract drilling company.  As of July 28, 2016, the Company’s existing fleet includes 348 land rigs in the U.S., 38 international land rigs, and nine offshore platform rigs.  In addition, the Company is scheduled to deliver another two new H&P-designed and operated FlexRigs®* during this fiscal year, both under long-term contracts with customers.  Upon completion of these commitments, the Company’s global fleet is expected to have a total of 388 land rigs, including 373 AC drive FlexRigs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.  All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the registrant’s future financial position, operations outlook, business strategy, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements.  For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of  Operations" sections of the Company's SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  As a result of these factors, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.  We undertake no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required by law.

*FlexRig® is a registered trademark of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
Unaudited
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OFMarch 31June 30June 30
OPERATIONS 2016  2016 2015
(As adjusted)
 2016 2015
(As adjusted)
      
Operating Revenues:     
  Drilling – U.S. Land$    349,283 $    285,028 $    494,615 $  1,004,116 $  2,103,125 
  Drilling – Offshore 34,325  30,492  57,071  106,697  189,386 
  Drilling – International Land 51,352  47,983  106,551  171,529  304,262 
  Other 3,231  2,983  3,208  10,182  11,129 
 $    438,191 $    366,486 $  661,445 $ 1,292,524 $2,607,902 
      
Operating costs and expenses:     
  Operating costs, excluding depreciation 221,611  186,146  350,640  684,401  1,377,202 
  Depreciation 141,517  138,690  144,965  422,336  433,445 
  Asset impairment charge -  6,250  -  6,250  - 
  General and administrative 33,811  46,496  29,253  112,381  96,984 
  Research and development 2,315  2,707  3,329  7,941  12,344 
  Income from asset sales (2,684) (547) (1,791) (7,820) (8,819)
  396,570  379,742  526,396  1,225,489  1,911,156 
      
Operating income (loss) 41,621  (13,256) 135,049  67,035  696,746 
      
Other income (expense):     
    Interest and dividend income 799  778  1,588  2,310  4,447 
    Interest expense (5,721) (6,407) (6,136) (16,652) (9,326)
    Other 653  534  (281)   926    88 
  (4,269) (5,095) (4,829) (13,416) (4,791)
Income (loss) from continuing operations     
  before income taxes 37,352  (18,351) 130,220  53,619  691,955 
Income tax provision 12,178  2,842  39,321  33,740  243,891 
Income (loss) from continuing operations 25,174  (21,193) 90,899  19,879  448,064 
      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
before income taxes 
 (56) 2,193  (27) 2,241  (41)
Income tax provision 3,913  2,200  -  6,113  - 
Loss from discontinued operations (3,969) (7) (27) (3,872) (41)
        
NET INCOME (LOSS)$    21,205 $     (21,200)$    90,872 $    16,007 $    448,023 
      
Basic earnings per common share:     
    Income (loss) from continuing operations$    0.23 $    (0.20)$    0.84 $    0.18 $    4.13 
    Loss from discontinued operations$    (0.04)$     - $    - $    (0.04)$    - 
      
    Net income (loss)$    0.19 $    (0.20)$    0.84 $    0.14 $    4.13 
                
Diluted earnings per common share:               
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.23 $(0.20)$0.83 $0.17 $4.10 
Loss from discontinued operations$(0.04)$- $- $(0.04)$- 
                
Net income$0.19 $(0.20)$0.83 $0.13 $4.10 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding:               
Basic 108,014  108,047  107,652  107,970  107,759 
Diluted 108,466  108,047  108,469  108,523  108,571 
                

Effective October 1, 2015, the Company eliminated a legacy one-month lag period between its U.S. fiscal year and its foreign subsidiaries’ fiscal years.  As required, the elimination of the one-month lag has been applied retrospectively to all periods presented herein.

 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
Unaudited
(in thousands)
 
  June 30
2016
 September 30
2015
(As Adjusted)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS  
     
ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents $    907,032  $    729,384 
    Short term investments  49,565   45,543 
    Other current assets  580,995   656,170 
    Current assets of discontinued operations  80   8,097 
       Total current assets  1,537,672   1,439,194 
    Investments  99,898   104,354 
    Net property, plant, and equipment  5,306,434   5,563,170 
    Other assets  32,515   40,524 
TOTAL ASSETS $  6,976,519  $7,147,242 
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Current liabilities $    326,571  $  344,820 
    Current liabilities of discontinued operations  38   3,377 
       Total current liabilities  326,609   348,197 
    Non-current liabilities  1,451,314   1,406,036 
    Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations  3,984   4,720 
    Long-term notes payable  493,150   492,443 
    Total shareholders’ equity  4,701,462   4,895,846 
     
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $6,976,519   $  7,147,242 
 


 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
Unaudited
(in thousands)
  
 Nine Months Ended
 June 30
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 2016 2015
(As Adjusted)
   
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
    Net income$   16,007 $     448,023 
    Adjustment for loss from discontinued operations 3,872    41 
    Income from continuing operations 19,879    448,064 
      Depreciation 422,336  433,445 
      Asset impairment charge   6,250  - 
      Changes in assets and liabilities   153,624  258,102 
      Gain on sale of assets (7,820) (8,819)
      Other 21,071  20,805 
      Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 615,340  1,151,597 
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations 70  (41)
        Net cash provided by operating activities 615,410  1,151,556 
   
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Capital expenditures (219,549) (971,602)
      Purchase of short-term investments (36,958) - 
      Proceeds from sales of short-term investments 32,681  - 
      Proceeds from sale of assets 12,804  17,757 
        Net cash used in investing activities (211,022) (953,845)
   
FINANCING  ACTIVITIES:  
      Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs (32) 491,923 
      Proceeds from short-term debt   -  1,002 
      Payments on short-term debt -  (1,002)
      Increase in bank overdraft   -  10,824 
      Dividends paid   (224,040) (223,827)
      Repurchase of common stock -  (59,654)
      Exercise of stock options 483  (609)
     Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock (3,912) (5,104)
     Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation 761  2,969 
        Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (226,740) 216,522 
   
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   177,648  414,233 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   729,384  360,307 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$   907,032 $   774,540 
   
   


 
SEGMENT REPORTINGThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
 March 31June 30June 30
  2016  2016 2015
(As adjusted)
 2016 2015
(As adjusted)
 (in thousands, except days and per day amounts)
U.S. LAND OPERATIONS     
Revenues$349,283 $285,028 $494,615 $1,004,116 $2,103,125 
Direct operating expenses 155,884  122,694  241,109  460,119  1,034,724 
General and administrative expense 12,196  14,221  10,465  38,790  34,785 
Depreciation 118,682  116,061  121,307  355,102  368,894 
Asset impairment charge -  6,250  -  6,250  - 
Segment operating income$62,521 $25,802 $121,734 $143,855 $664,722 
      
Revenue days 9,601  7,483  14,219  29,029  62,376 
Average rig revenue per day$34,218 $35,474 $31,959 $32,251 $30,538 
Average rig expense per day$14,139 $13,780 $14,130 $13,532 $13,410 
Average rig margin per day$20,079 $21,694 $17,829 $18,719 $17,128 
Rig utilization 31% 24% 47% 31% 68%
      
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS     
Revenues$34,325 $30,492 $57,071 $106,697 $189,386 
Direct operating expenses 27,065  24,249  39,011  81,607  122,750 
General and administrative expense 837  975  688  2,674  2,468 
Depreciation 3,124  3,184  2,688  9,311  8,782 
Segment operating income$3,299 $2,084 $14,684 $13,105 $55,386 
      
Revenue days 691  637  728  2,064  2,331 
Average rig revenue per day$28,004 $25,568 $38,333 $27,086 $48,136 
Average rig expense per day$20,658 $18,823 $24,068 $19,721 $30,126 
Average rig margin per day$7,346 $6,745 $14,265 $7,365 $18,010 
Rig utilization 84% 78% 89% 84% 95%
      
INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS    
Revenues$51,352 $47,983 $106,551 $171,529 $304,262 
Direct operating expenses 38,113  38,230  70,602  140,351  219,916 
General and administrative expense 887  772  628  2,377  2,256 
Depreciation 14,620  13,972  16,322  42,725  41,951 
Segment operating income (loss)$(2,268)$(4,991)$18,999 $(13,924)$40,139 
      
Revenue days 1,307  1,274  1,836  3,992  5,676 
Average rig revenue per day$36,774 $34,693 $53,383 $39,382 $48,398 
Average rig expense per day$26,287 $26,156 $33,598 $29,050 $33,769 
Average rig margin per day$10,487 $8,537 $19,785 $10,332 $14,629 
Rig utilization 38% 37% 50% 38% 53%
      
Operating statistics exclude the effects of offshore platform management contracts, gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions, and do not include reimbursements of “out-of-pocket” expenses in revenue per day, expense per day and margin calculations.
 
Reimbursed amounts were as follows:
      
U.S. Land Operations$20,751 $19,593 $40,188 $67,915 $198,303 
Offshore Operations$6,086 $5,270 $10,716 $17,687 $21,544 
International Land Operations$3,288 $3,784 $8,540 $14,316 $29,557 
                

Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of the Company’s performance, as it excludes general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.  The Company considers segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in the Company’s core businesses.  This measure is used by the Company to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of the Company’s reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods.  The Company believes that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments and the Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers.  Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons.  However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect the Company’s operating performance in future periods.

The following table reconciles operating income per the information above to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands).

 
   Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 March 31June 30June 30
  2016  2016 2015
(As adjusted)
 2016 2015
(As adjusted)
Operating income      
U.S. Land$  62,521 $    25,802 $121,734 $  143,855 $664,722 
Offshore 3,299  2,084  14,684  13,105  55,386 
International Land (2,268) (4,991) 18,999  (13,924) 40,139 
Other (1,349) (2,186) (2,324) (4,839) (7,440)
  Segment operating income $  62,203 $    20,709 $153,093 $  138,197 $752,807 
Corporate general and administrative (19,891) (30,528) (17,472)   (68,540) (57,475)
Other depreciation (3,971) (4,456) (3,626)   (12,037) (11,274)
Inter-segment elimination 596  472  1,263  1,595  3,869 
Income from asset sales 2,684  547  1,791  7,820  8,819 
  Operating income  (loss)$  41,621 $   (13,256)$135,049 $    67,035 $696,746 
      
Other income (expense):     
 Interest and dividend income   799  778    1,588    2,310  4,447 
 Interest expense   (5,721)   (6,407) (6,136) (16,652) (9,326)
 Other   653    534  (281) 926  88 
 Total other income (expense)   (4,269) (5,095) (4,829) (13,416) (4,791)
      
      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $    37,352 $  (18,351)$130,220 $    53,619 $ 691,955 
 

 


            

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