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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

April 27, 2017

  • H&P’s U.S. Land Operations contracted rig count increased by 41 rigs from December 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017 and by 73 rigs from September 30, 2016 to March 31, 2017, and today stands at 177 rigs
  • H&P’s U.S. Land market share increased significantly by approximately 2% from 17% to 19% during the three months of the quarter
  • H&P’s spot pricing in the U.S. Land market continued to increase (approximately 9%) from the date of the first quarter results announcement (January 26, 2017) to April 27, 2017

TULSA, Okla., April 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) reported a net loss of $49 million or $(0.45) per diluted share from operating revenues of $405 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017.  The net loss per diluted share includes $0.02 of after-tax income comprised of select items(1).  Net cash provided by operating activities was $76 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017.  

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, “We experienced continued activity and spot pricing improvement in the U.S. Land market during our second fiscal quarter and H&P once again led the industry in AC drive rig reactivations and horizontal market share capture.  The driving forces behind this success are our people, our continuing investment in technology and our integrated business model.  Our ability to grow is enabled by promoting and hiring the best people, and delivering industry leading performance.  FlexRig® technology supported by H&P’s integrated model has over 1900 rig years of experience and is the preferred AC drive rig offering in the marketplace.  H&P is uniquely positioned with a fleet of FlexRigs that provide a Family of Solutions™ for our customers, and the right rig for their project.  Our uniform fleet size and scale is unmatched in the U.S. land AC drive segment which provides H&P an opportunity for additional market share capture.  H&P’s experience and expertise within an integrated model of designing, building, learning and upgrading the FlexRig fleet allow us to meet market needs in highest demand and provide the best value for customers.  We can upgrade these higher specification FlexRigs in a very capital-efficient way and meet today’s demand without the need to invest in new rigs to meet customer requirements.  We have 122 super-spec capable rigs in the U.S. land market today and another 50 rigs that are active that can also be upgraded.  In addition, we have approximately 100 idle FlexRigs that are capable of being upgraded to drill the more challenging horizontal wells, representing about two-thirds of the number of idle high-spec AC drive rigs in the industry fleet.

“We see some signs indicating that the recovery in U.S. land continues to modestly build momentum, which should support continued improvements in both FlexRig activity and pricing.  However, we expect our international land and offshore market outlook to remain weak for the foreseeable future.  Our budget for capital expenditures has allowed us to remain ahead of demand.  We have been able to maintain an industry leading cadence for upgrades allowing us to increase our active fleet by 89 rigs since September, including close to 60 rigs upgraded to super-spec capability.  Our supply pipeline of capital spares and upgrade equipment should be sufficient for the level of demand we see going forward.  We believe that the Company is positioned to successfully manage the new market dynamics.  Our organizational effectiveness efforts implemented during the downturn are having a significant effect on our ability to respond to demand and add significant value for our customers.  This is clearly demonstrated by the success we have enjoyed growing our U.S. land market share from 15% to 19% since the peak in 2014. We remain confident about the future for H&P because our competitive advantages remain in our people, performance, technology, reliability and uniform FlexRig fleet.”

Operating Segment Results

U.S. Land Operations

Segment operating loss widened by $21 million sequentially.  The change was primarily attributable to approximately $18 million in abandonment charges, as increasing activity was offset by lower margins.  The abandonment charges are included with depreciation in the segment and are related to the decommissioning of used drilling equipment as a result of our ongoing rig upgrade program.

The number of quarterly revenue days increased sequentially by approximately 35%.  This H&P rate of increase was greater than the overall market’s rate of increase (estimated at 27%)(2), resulting in significant market share growth for the Company.

From the first to the second fiscal quarter of 2017, adjusted average rig revenue per day decreased by $1,690 to $22,201(3), as the proportion of rigs working in the spot market increased significantly quarter to quarter.  The adjusted average rig expense per day increased sequentially by $548 to $15,612(3); the increase in the average was mostly attributable to upfront rig start-up expenses related to reactivating a large number of rigs.  The corresponding adjusted average rig margin per day decreased sequentially by $2,238 to $6,589(3)

Offshore Operations

Segment operating income decreased 13% sequentially.  The number of quarterly revenue days decreased sequentially by approximately 8%, and the average rig margin per day increased sequentially by $339 to $10,817.  Additionally, management contracts on platform rigs contributed approximately $4 million to the segment’s operating income.
             
International Land Operations

The segment had an operating loss this quarter as compared to operating income the previous quarter.  The $12 million sequential change was attributable to declines in average rig margin per day and rig revenue days, as well as the absence of early termination revenues in the most recent quarter.

Quarterly revenue days decreased sequentially by approximately 25%, and the adjusted average rig margin per day decreased sequentially by $5,192 to $3,691 during this year’s second fiscal quarter(3).  Quarterly revenue days and adjusted average rig margin per day declined primarily as a result of the previously announced early termination notice from a customer for five rigs under long-term contracts in the segment.

Operational Outlook for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2017

U.S. Land Operations:

  • Quarterly revenue days expected to increase by roughly 25% sequentially
  • Average rig revenue per day  expected to be roughly $21,000 (excluding any impact from early termination revenue)
  • Average rig expense per day expected to be roughly $14,300

Offshore Operations:

  • Quarterly revenue days expected to decrease by approximately 10% to 15% sequentially
  • Average rig margin per day expected to be approximately $12,500
  • Management contracts expected to generate approximately $4 million in operating income

International Land Operations:

  • Quarterly revenue days expected to decrease by approximately 10% sequentially
  • Average rig margin per day expected to remain under $4,000

Other Estimates for Fiscal 2017

  • FY17 depreciation is now expected to be approximately $580 million.  Included in this depreciation estimate are approximately $40 million of abandonment charges, about half of which has already been recognized in the first half of the fiscal year.

Other Highlights

  • The Company’s total active rig market share in U.S. Land Lower 48 grew to approximately 19% as of March 31, 2017.
  • Since January 26, 2017 (date of first quarter results announcements), 22 AC drive FlexRigs with 1,500 hp drawworks and 750,000 lbs. hookload ratings were upgraded to include a 7,500 psi mud circulating system and/or multiple-well pad capability, resulting in 122 rigs in our fleet today with rig specifications in highest demand(4).
  • On January 26, 2017, EnergyPoint Research announced, “Helmerich & Payne again rated first in total satisfaction among onshore contract drillers. The company also captured the top spot in performance and reliability, service and professionalism, horizontal and directional wells, high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) wells, safety and environmental (HSE), shale-oriented applications, Interior Texas & Mid-continent, and three additional categories.”
  • On March 1, 2017, Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share on the Company’s common stock payable June 1, 2017 (as filed on Form 8-K at the time of the declaration).

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

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2017 included $0.02 in after-tax income comprised of the following:

  • $0.04 of after-tax income from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers
  • $0.09 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment
  • $0.11 of after-tax losses from abandonment charges related to the decommissioning of used drilling equipment

First Quarter of Fiscal 2017 included $0.08 in after-tax income comprised of the following:

  • $0.08 of after-tax income from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers
  • $0.01 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment
  • $0.01 of after-tax losses from accrued charges related to a lawsuit settlement agreement

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is primarily a contract drilling company.  As of April 27, 2017, the Company’s existing fleet includes 350 land rigs in the U.S., 38 international land rigs, and eight offshore platform rigs.  The Company’s global fleet has 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.

Note Regarding Trademarks. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. owns or has rights to the use of trademarks, service marks and trade names that it uses in conjunction with the operation of its business. Some of the trademarks that appear in this release include FlexRig and Family of Solutions, which may be registered or trademarked in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. 

(1)See the corresponding section of this release for details regarding the select items.
(2)The overall market’s rate of increase was calculated using the average U.S. Land rig counts from the fourth calendar quarter of 2016 and first calendar quarter of 2017 as publicly published by Baker Hughes.
(3)See the Selected Statistical & Operational Highlights table(s) for details on the revenues or charges excluded on a per revenue day basis.
(4)These combined rig specifications are in high demand and fit the description of what some industry followers refer to as “super-spec” rigs.

  
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. 
Unaudited 
(in thousands, except per share data) 
         
         
   Three Months EndedSix Months Ended 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OFMarch 31December 31March 31March 31 
OPERATIONS  2017  2016  2016  2017  2016  
         
Operating Revenues:       
  Drilling – U.S. Land$  330,967 $  263,636 $  349,283 $  594,603 $  719,088  
  Drilling – Offshore    36,235    33,812    34,325    70,047    76,205  
  Drilling – International Land   34,757    68,031    51,352    102,788    123,546  
  Other     3,324    3,111    3,231    6,435    7,199  
   $  405,283 $  368,590 $  438,191 $  773,873 $  926,038  
         
Operating costs and expenses:      
  Operating costs, excluding depreciation 296,829  247,679  221,611  544,508  498,255  
  Depreciation   152,777  133,847  141,517  286,624  283,646  
  General and administrative 33,519  34,262  33,811  67,781  65,885  
  Research and development 2,719  2,808  2,315  5,527  5,234  
  Income from asset sales (14,889) (842) (2,684) (15,731) (7,273) 
    470,955  417,754  396,570  888,709  845,747  
         
Operating income (loss) (65,672) (49,164) 41,621   (114,836) 80,291   
         
Other income (expense):      
  Interest and dividend income   1,338    990    799    2,328    1,532  
  Interest expense    (6,084)   (5,055)   (5,721)   (11,139)   (10,245) 
  Other     174    387    653    561    392  
      (4,572)   (3,678)   (4,269)   (8,250)   (8,321) 
         
Income (loss) from continuing operations      
  before income taxes     (70,244)   (52,842)   37,352    (123,086)   71,970  
Income tax provision     (21,771)   (18,288)   12,178    (40,059)   30,898  
Income (loss) from continuing operations   (48,473)   (34,554)   25,174    (83,027)   41,072  
         
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,       
  before income taxes    (94)   (424)   (56)   (518)   48  
Income tax provision    251    85    3,913    336    3,913  
Loss from discontinued operations    (345)   (509)   (3,969)   (854)   (3,865) 
         
NET INCOME (LOSS) $   (48,818)$   (35,063)$   21,205  $   (83,881)$   37,207   
         
Basic earnings per common share:      
  Income (loss) from continuing operations$  (0.45)$  (0.33)$  0.23 $  (0.77)$  0.38  
  Loss from discontinued operations$  -  $  -  $  (0.04)$  (0.01)$  (0.04) 
         
  Net income (loss) $  (0.45)$  (0.33)$  0.19 $  (0.78)$  0.34  
         
Diluted earnings per common share:      
  Income (loss) from continuing operations$  (0.45)$  (0.33)$  0.23 $  (0.77)$  0.37  
  Loss from discontinued operations$  -  $  -  $  (0.04)$  (0.01)$  (0.04) 
         
  Net income (loss) $  (0.45)$  (0.33)$  0.19 $  (0.78)$  0.33  
         
Weighted average shares outstanding:      
  Basic   108,565  108,276  108,014  108,419  107,933  
  Diluted   108,565  108,276  108,466  108,419  108,430  
         


HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
Unaudited
(in thousands)
     
  March 31 September 30
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS  2017  2016
     
ASSETS    
  Cash and cash equivalents $  741,746 $  905,561
  Short-term investments    48,012    44,148
  Other current assets    574,093    622,913
  Current assets of discontinued operations    36    64
  Total current assets    1,363,887    1,572,686
  Investments    88,299    84,955
  Net property, plant, and equipment    5,061,368    5,144,733
  Other assets    24,630    29,645
     
TOTAL ASSETS $  6,538,184 $  6,832,019
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
  Current liabilities $  301,377 $  330,061
  Current liabilities of discontinued operations    40    59
  Total current liabilities    301,417    330,120
  Non-current liabilities    1,392,346    1,445,237
  Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations    4,654    3,890
  Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs    492,373    491,847
  Total shareholders’ equity    4,347,394    4,560,925
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $  6,538,184 $  6,832,019
     


HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
Unaudited
(in thousands)
    
 Six Months Ended
 March 31
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 2017   2016 
    
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
  Net income (loss)$  (83,881) $  37,207 
  Adjustment for loss from discontinued operations   854     3,865 
  Income (loss) from continuing operations   (83,027)    41,072 
  Depreciation   286,624     283,646 
  Changes in assets and liabilities   (58,283)    158,870 
  Income from asset sales   (15,731)    (7,273)
  Other   16,856     16,104 
  Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations   146,439     492,419 
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations   (80)    98 
  Net cash provided by operating activities   146,359     492,517 
    
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
  Capital expenditures   (175,303)    (180,481)
  Purchase of short-term investments   (37,899)    (21,869)
  Proceeds from sale of short-term investments   34,000     21,676 
  Proceeds from asset sales   13,459     9,715 
  Net cash used in investing activities   (165,743)    (170,959)
    
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
  Debt issuance costs   -     (32)
  Dividends paid   (152,617)    (149,300)
  Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding   9,946     (199)
  Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock   (5,679)    (3,617)
  Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation   3,919     219 
  Net cash used in financing activities   (144,431)    (152,929)
    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (163,815)    168,629 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   905,561     729,384 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$  741,746  $  898,013 
    


          
SEGMENT REPORTINGThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31 December 31 March 31 March 31
  2017   2016   2016   2017   2016 
  (in thousands, except days and per day amounts) 
U.S. LAND OPERATIONS         
Revenues$ 330,967  $  263,636  $  349,283  $  594,603  $ 719,088 
Direct operating expenses   238,249     170,606     155,884     408,855     337,425 
General and administrative expense   12,573     11,642     12,196     24,215     24,569 
Depreciation   131,995     112,276     118,682     244,271     239,041 
Segment operating income (loss)$  (51,850) $  (30,888) $  62,521  $  (82,738) $ 118,053 
          
Revenue days   13,166     9,784     9,601     22,950     21,546 
Average rig revenue per day$  22,654  $  24,788  $  34,218  $  23,564  $  31,132 
Average rig expense per day$  15,612  $  15,204  $  14,139  $  15,438  $  13,447 
Average rig margin per day$  7,042  $  9,584  $  20,079  $  8,126  $  17,685 
Rig utilization 42%  31%  31%  36%  35%
          
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS         
Revenues$  36,235  $  33,812  $  34,325  $  70,047  $  76,205 
Direct operating expenses   26,023     22,845     27,065     48,868     57,358 
General and administrative expense   902     916     837     1,818     1,699 
Depreciation   3,398     3,267     3,124     6,665     6,127 
Segment operating income $  5,912  $  6,784  $  3,299  $  12,696  $  11,021 
          
Revenue days   595     644     691     1,239     1,427 
Average rig revenue per day$  36,006  $  31,317  $  28,004  $  33,569  $  27,764 
Average rig expense per day$  25,189  $  20,839  $  20,658  $  22,929  $  20,123 
Average rig margin per day$  10,817  $  10,478  $  7,346  $  10,640  $  7,641 
Rig utilization  77%  78%  84%  77%  87%
          
INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS         
Revenues$  34,757  $  68,031  $  51,352  $  102,788  $ 123,546 
Direct operating expenses   32,181     53,350     38,113     85,531     102,121 
General and administrative expense   920     669     887     1,589     1,605 
Depreciation   12,633     13,187     14,620     25,820     28,753 
Segment operating income (loss) $  (10,977) $  825  $  (2,268) $  (10,152) $  (8,933)
          
Revenue days   870     1,157     1,307     2,027     2,718 
Average rig revenue per day$  37,340  $  55,880  $  36,774  $  47,923  $  41,580 
Average rig expense per day$  33,649  $  42,911  $  26,287  $  38,936  $  30,406 
Average rig margin per day$  3,691  $  12,969  $  10,487  $  8,987  $  11,174 
Rig utilization  25%  33%  38%  29%  39%
          
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$  32,704  $  21,098  $  20,751  $  53,802  $  48,322 
Offshore Operations$  6,066  $  4,431  $  6,086  $  10,497  $  12,417 
International Land Operations$  2,272  $  3,377  $  3,288  $  5,649  $  10,532 
                    
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 (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands). 


           
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 March 31 December 31 March 31 March 31 
  2017   2016   2016   2017   2016  
Operating income           
U.S. Land$(51,850) $(30,888) $62,521  $(82,738) $118,053  
Offshore 5,912   6,784   3,299   12,696   11,021  
International Land (10,977)  825   (2,268)  (10,152)  (8,933) 
Other (1,134)  (2,049)  (1,349)  (3,183)  (2,653) 
Segment operating income (loss)$(58,049) $(25,328) $62,203  $(83,377) $117,488  
Corporate general and administrative (19,124)  (21,035)  (19,891)  (40,159)  (38,012) 
Other depreciation (3,822)  (4,077)  (3,971)  (7,899)  (7,581) 
Inter-segment elimination 434   434   596   868   1,123  
Income from asset sales 14,889   842   2,684   15,731   7,273  
Operating income (loss)$   (65,672) $   (49,164) $  41,621   $  (114,836) $   80,291   
           
Other income (expense):          
Interest and dividend income 1,338   990   799   2,328   1,532  
Interest expense (6,084)  (5,055)  (5,721)  (11,139)  (10,245) 
Other 174   387   653   561   392  
Total other income (expense) (4,572)  (3,678)  (4,269)  (8,250)  (8,321) 
           
           
Income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$   (70,244) $   (52,842) $  37,352   $  (123,086) $   71,970   
           


SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION 
     
The tables and information that follow are additional information that may also help provide further clarity and insight into the operations of the Company. 
     
SELECTED STATISTICAL & OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS  
(Used to determine adjusted per revenue day statistics) 
 Three Months Ended 
 March 31 December 31 
  2017  2016  
 (in dollars per revenue day) 
U.S. Land Operations     
Early contract termination revenues$  453 $  897  
Lawsuit settlement charges$  - $  (140) 
Total impact per revenue day:$  453 $  757  
     
International Land Operations    
Early contract termination revenues$  - $  4,086  
Total impact per revenue day:$  - $  4,086  
     


U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS 
 
 April 27March 31December 31Q2FY17 
 201720172016Average
U.S. Land Operations    
Term Contract Rigs88888276.6
Spot Contract Rigs88794269.7
Total Rigs Generating Revenue Days176167124146.3
Other Contracted Rigs1131.0
Total Contracted Rigs177168127147.3
Idle or Other Rigs173182223202.7
Total Marketable Fleet350350350350.0
 


        
H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS 
Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(1)
(Estimated Quarterly Average, Including Announced New Builds – as of 4/27/17)
        
 Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1
 FY17FY17FY18FY18FY18FY18FY19
Segment       
U.S. Land Operations86.474.965.048.838.732.326.8
International Land Operations11.010.010.010.010.010.010.0
Offshore Operations2.02.02.02.01.90.30.0
Total99.486.977.060.850.642.636.8
  

(1)The above term contract coverage excludes long-term contracts for which the Company received early contract termination notifications as of 4/27/17.  Given notifications as of 4/27/17, the Company expects to generate approximately $5 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2017 and over $18 million thereafter from early terminations corresponding to long-term contracts and related to its U.S. Land segment. All of the above rig contracts include provisions for early termination fees.

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