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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2024

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DE1-422173-0679879
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400
Tulsa, OK 74119
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(918) 742-5531
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($0.10 par value)HPNYSE

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.








ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On January 29, 2024, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDESCRIPTION
99.1
104Cover page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
  
By:/s/ William H. Gault
 Name:William H. Gault
 Title:
Corporate Secretary

Date: January 29, 2024




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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2024

 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL FIRST QUARTER RESULTS


The North America Solutions ("NAS") segment exited the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 with 151 active rigs and experienced an increase in revenue per day of approximately $1,000/day to $38,300/day on a sequential basis, while direct margins(1) per day increased by approximately $1,200/day to $18,700/day

The Company reported fiscal first quarter net income of $95 million, or $0.94 per diluted share; including select items(2) of $(0.03) per diluted share

Quarterly NAS operating income increased $16 million sequentially, while direct margins(1) increased $17 million to approximately $256 million, as revenues increased by $19 million to $594 million and expenses increased by $2 million to $338 million

H&P's NAS segment anticipates exiting the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 between 154-159 active rigs

The Company recently received preliminary notification of an award for seven super-spec rigs in the Middle East

During the first fiscal quarter, the Company returned approximately $90 million of capital to shareholders as follows: $25 million in base dividends, $17 million in supplemental dividends and $47 million in share repurchases(3)

On December 6, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share; both dividends are payable on February 27, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2024


Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported net income of $95 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $677 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $78 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $660 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The net income per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 include $(0.03) and $0.08 of after-tax losses and gains, respectively, comprised of select items(2). For the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, select items were comprised of:

$(0.03) of after-tax losses related to the non-cash fair market value adjustments to our equity investments

Net cash provided by operating activities was $175 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $215 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Helmerich & Payne | 1437 South Boulder Ave. | Suite 1400
Tulsa, OK 74119 | 918.588.5190 | helmerichpayne.com

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President and CEO John Lindsay commented, "The Company performed well both operationally and financially during the first fiscal quarter of 2024 despite the persistent volatility in crude oil and natural gas prices. During the quarter, the Company's stock price continued to trade as it has historically, with a strong correlation to crude oil prices and industry rig count. Decoupling from these traditional macro measures will require proving our ability to maintain returns above our cost of capital through the cycles, and I believe our fiscal first quarter results are another step in that direction.
"Expectations for modest incremental rig adds during the quarter were further tempered to some extent by the ongoing churn we are experiencing in the market and, as a result, we exited the December quarter at 151 active rigs, towards the lower end of our guidance range. We expect this churn to continue in the March quarter as E&P budgets are being reset in a relatively weaker commodity price environment, particularly on the natural gas side. From a North America Solutions margin perspective, the Company delivered direct margins that were higher on a sequential basis, indicating that our direct margins, like our rig count, may have experienced a trough during our fourth fiscal quarter of 2023. Looking out, we project our North America Solutions direct margins to remain relatively flat to up slightly during the March quarter.
"In our International Solutions segment we are very excited regarding recent developments that are tangible proof of our execution on our international expansion strategy. The Company recently received preliminary notification, subject to finalization of contractual agreements, that it has been awarded seven super-spec FlexRigs for work in a drilling campaign in the Middle East. These rigs are expected to commence operations shortly after delivery, which is currently scheduled for the first half of fiscal 2025. Additionally, these rigs will be sourced from our idle super-spec rigs in the U.S., converted to walking configurations, and further equipped to suit contractual specifications. Furthermore, in the Middle East we have been successful in contracting an additional rig in Bahrain. The super-spec rig to be utilized for this work is already located in the region as part of our Middle East hub and it is expected to commence operations during the summer of 2024. These are positive outcomes in our Middle East expansion strategy, and we look forward to further growth in the future."
Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "During the quarter, we executed on our fiscal 2024 supplemental shareholder return plan, returning approximately $42 million to shareholders in the form of base and supplemental dividends. Additionally, we exhausted our calendar 2023 share repurchase authorization of 7 million shares by repurchasing roughly 1.3 million shares for approximately $47 million. At the start of the new calendar year, our share repurchase authorization was reset to 4 million shares. These actions demonstrate our prioritization of returning cash to shareholders and highlight our shareholder capital allocation strategy.
"Given the outlook for a lower level of crude oil production growth in the U.S. in 2024, combined with the recent volatility in commodity prices, we expect our rig count will only grow modestly in fiscal 2024. That is something we had already contemplated as part of our fiscal 2024 capex budget, so we do not currently believe we need to modify our capex plans. We believe current conditions highlight the continued need to remain focused on our NAS margins and reinforce support for the international expansion strategy we are undertaking. Along those lines, the planned capex for the recent seven-rig award was included in our fiscal 2024 capex budget that we announced last October. Furthermore, this award supports our goals of not only expanding internationally, but also reducing the available supply of our idle super-spec rigs in the U.S. market."
John Lindsay concluded, “Every year in this industry new challenges arise, many resulting from supply and demand dynamics that ultimately result in crude oil and natural gas price volatility. As difficult as it is to manage in these times, we also see these headwinds as opportunities to show-case the exceptional capabilities of our fleet and to demonstrate the value our technology, processes and people bring to providing drilling solutions for our customers. For our part, we will remain focused on our goals and execute toward their achievement in the long-term. Our recent successes on the international front are evidence of this with our announcement of securing work for eight rigs in the Middle East, subject to finalization of contractual agreements. Including the one rig contracted in August 2023, we now have plans to put nine additional rigs to work in the Middle East, which when they begin operations will nearly double our existing international active rig count."



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Operating Segment Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

North America Solutions:
This segment had operating income of $144.5 million compared to operating income of $128.5 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to sequentially higher operating revenues offset by only a modest increase in direct operating expenses. Direct margin(1) increased by $17.3 million to $256.1 million sequentially.

International Solutions:
This segment had operating income of $5.4 million compared to an operating loss of $5.0 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was mainly due to prior quarter results being adversely impacted by costs associated with preparing U.S. rigs for international deployment, additional expat expenses and a relatively large foreign currency loss. Direct margin(1) during the first fiscal quarter was $10.2 million compared to a $0.5 million loss during the previous quarter. Current quarter results included a $1.8 million foreign currency loss compared to a $4.6 million foreign currency loss in the previous quarter.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:
This segment had operating income of $3.1 million compared to operating income of $4.7 million during the previous quarter. Direct margin(1) for the quarter was $6.0 million compared to $7.4 million in the previous quarter primarily driven by the anticipated activity decline.


Operational Outlook for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024
 
North America Solutions:
We expect North America Solutions direct margins(1) to be between $255-$275 million
We expect to exit the quarter between approximately 154-159 contracted rigs

International Solutions:
We expect International Solutions direct margins(1) to be between $1-$3 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses; the projected sequential decline is due to one less rig operating in both Argentina and Colombia and expenses related to preparing rigs for export

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:
We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins(1) to be between $4-$7 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024
Gross capital expenditures are still expected to be approximately $450 to $500 million;
ongoing asset sales that include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures, and are still expected to total approximately $50 million in fiscal year 2024
Depreciation for fiscal year 2024 is still expected to be approximately $390 million
Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2024 are still expected to be roughly $30 million
General and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2024 are still expected to be approximately $230 million
Cash taxes to be paid in fiscal year 2024 are still expected to be approximately $150-$200 million



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Select Items(1) Included in Net Income per Diluted Share
 
First quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.94 per diluted share included $(0.03) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

$(0.03) of non-cash after-tax losses related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments

Fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 net income of $0.77 per diluted share included $0.08 in after-tax gains comprised of the following:

$0.13 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
$0.05 of after-tax gains related to net settlements and accruals of certain outstanding claims
$(0.01) of non-cash after-tax losses related to the change in the fair value of certain contingent liabilities
$(0.09) of after-tax losses on a Blue Chip Swap transaction to repatriate cash to the U.S. from Argentina


Conference Call
 
A conference call will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations, to discuss the Company’s first quarter fiscal year 2024 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (800) 895-3367 for domestic callers or (785) 424-1061 for international callers. The call access code is ‘Helmerich’. You may also listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet by logging on to the Company’s website at http://www.helmerichpayne.com and accessing the corresponding link through the investor relations section by clicking on “Investors” and then clicking on “News and Events - Events & Presentations” to find the event and the link to the webcast.


About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
 
Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. At December 31, 2023, H&P's fleet included 233 land rigs in the United States, 22 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.com.




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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 business strategy, future financial position, operations outlook, future cash flow, future use of generated cash flow, dividend amounts and timing, supplemental shareholder return plans and amounts of any future dividends, future share repurchases, investments, active rig count projections, projected costs and plans, objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, financing and funding, capex spending and budgets, outlook for domestic and international markets, conversion of rig awards to definitive agreements on the terms and timing currently expected, and actions by customers 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 and other disclosures in 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. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

Helmerich & Payne uses its Investor Relations website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on its Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com. Information on our website is not part of this release.

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 or otherwise used by H&P include FlexRig, which may be registered or trademarked in the United States and other jurisdictions.

(1) Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements) and is included as a supplemental disclosure. We believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See Non-GAAP Measurements for a reconciliation of segment operating income(loss) to direct margin. Expected direct margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future items and adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of expected direct margin to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.
(2) Select items are considered non-GAAP metrics and are included as a supplemental disclosure as the Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future periods results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside the Company's core business operations. See Non-GAAP Measurements.
(3) During the first fiscal quarter of fiscal 2024, H&P repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares for approximately $47 million.



Contact: Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations
investor.relations@hpinc.com
(918) 588‑5190


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)December 31,September 30,December 31,
202320232022
OPERATING REVENUES
Drilling services$674,565 $657,258 $717,170 
Other2,582 2,348 2,467 
677,147 659,606 719,637 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization403,303 408,555 428,251 
Other operating expenses1,137 1,160 1,126 
Depreciation and amortization93,991 94,593 96,655 
Research and development8,608 7,326 6,933 
Selling, general and administrative56,577 56,076 48,455 
Asset impairment charges— — 12,097 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment(7,494)(10,233)(15,724)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets(2,443)8,410 (2,379)
553,679 565,887 575,414 
OPERATING INCOME123,468 93,719 144,223 
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income10,734 7,885 4,705 
Interest expense(4,372)(4,365)(4,355)
Gain (loss) on investment securities(4,034)5,176 (15,091)
Other(543)10,299 58 
1,785 18,995 (14,683)
Income before income taxes 125,253 112,714 129,540 
Income tax expense30,080 35,092 32,395 
NET INCOME$95,173 $77,622 0$97,145 
Basic earnings per common share$0.95 $0.78 $0.92 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.94 $0.77 $0.91 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic99,143 99,427 105,248 
Diluted99,628 99,884 106,104 
















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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,September 30,
(in thousands except share data and share amounts)20232023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$214,104 $257,174 
Restricted cash65,137 59,064 
Short-term investments84,121 93,600 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,948 and $2,688, respectively
435,819 404,188 
Inventories of materials and supplies, net101,419 94,227 
Prepaid expenses and other, net88,080 97,727 
Assets held-for-sale— 645 
Total current assets988,680 1,006,625 
Investments263,443 264,947 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,970,371 2,921,695 
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill45,653 45,653 
Intangible assets, net58,968 60,575 
Operating lease right-of-use asset62,254 50,400 
Other assets, net31,959 32,061 
Total other noncurrent assets198,834 188,689 
Total assets$4,421,328 $4,381,956 
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$157,302 $130,852 
Dividends payable41,993 25,194 
Accrued liabilities 269,691 262,885 
Total current liabilities468,986 418,931 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net545,292 545,144 
Deferred income taxes510,015 517,809 
Other137,389 128,129 
Total noncurrent liabilities1,192,696 1,191,082 
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 shares issued as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, and 98,623,747 and 99,426,526 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively
11,222 11,222 
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
— — 
Additional paid-in capital506,672 525,369 
Retained earnings2,743,794 2,707,715 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,847)(7,981)
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,599,118 shares and 12,796,339 shares as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively
(494,195)(464,382)
Total shareholders’ equity2,759,646 2,771,943 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,421,328 $4,381,956 






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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$95,173 $97,145 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization93,991 96,655 
Asset impairment charges— 12,097 
Provision for credit loss1,309 3,358 
Stock-based compensation7,672 8,273 
Loss on investment securities4,034 15,091 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment(7,494)(15,724)
Other gain on sale of assets(2,443)(2,379)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(7,829)188 
Other(856)7,274 
Changes in assets and liabilities(8,759)(36,603)
Net cash provided by operating activities174,798 185,375 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(136,411)(96,027)
Purchase of short-term investments(46,250)(41,641)
Purchase of long-term investments(291)(16,237)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments57,956 40,758 
Proceeds from asset sales11,929 30,978 
Net cash used in investing activities(113,067)(82,169)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid(42,294)(51,764)
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards(8,820)(9,483)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business(250)(250)
Share repurchases(47,364)(39,060)
Net cash used in financing activities(98,728)(100,557)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(36,997)2,649 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period316,238 269,009 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$279,241 $271,658 
         





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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
SEGMENT REPORTING
Three Months Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,
(in thousands, except operating statistics)202320232022
NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues$594,282 $575,188 $627,163 
Direct operating expenses338,208 336,374 366,855 
Depreciation and amortization87,019 87,883 89,814 
Research and development8,689 7,406 7,059 
Selling, general and administrative expense15,876 15,003 14,190 
Asset impairment charges— — 3,948 
Segment operating income $144,490 $128,522 $145,297 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
$256,074 $238,814 $260,308 
Revenue days3
13,71113,67216,578
Average active rigs4
149149180
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
151147184
Number of available rigs at the end of period233233235
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses$69,728 $65,582 $79,159 
INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues$54,752 $53,183 $54,801 
Direct operating expenses44,519 53,650 40,977 
Depreciation2,334 2,400 1,392 
Selling, general and administrative expense2,476 2,156 2,709 
Asset impairment charges— — 8,149 
Segment operating income (loss)$5,423 $(5,023)$1,574 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
$10,233 $(467)$13,824 
Revenue days3
1,1731,1701,140
Average active rigs4
131312
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
121313
Number of available rigs at the end of period222220
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses$3,384 $2,484 $2,856 
OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO
Operating revenues$25,531 $28,880 $35,164 
Direct operating expenses19,579 21,489 25,691 
Depreciation2,068 1,951 1,894 
Selling, general and administrative expense832 772 833 
Segment operating income$3,052 $4,668 $6,746 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
$5,952 $7,391 $9,473 
Revenue days3
289368368
Average active rigs4
344
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
344
Number of available rigs at the end of period777
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses $7,827 $7,439 $7,189 

(1)These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.
(2)Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.
(3)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.
(4)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e. 92 days for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the three months ended September 30, 2023).
(5)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.



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Segment operating income (loss) for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of the Company’s performance, as it excludes gain on sale of assets, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and corporate depreciation. The Company considers segment operating income (loss) 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 (loss) 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 (loss) 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.

Income from discontinued operations was presented as a separate line item on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three months ended December 31, 2022. To conform with the current fiscal year presentation, we reclassified amounts previously presented in Income from discontinued operations, which were not material, to Other within Other income (expense) on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

The following table reconciles operating income (loss) per the information above to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
        
Three Months Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,
(in thousands)202320232022
Operating income (loss)
North America Solutions$144,490 $128,522 $145,297 
International Solutions5,423 (5,023)1,574 
Offshore Gulf of Mexico3,052 4,668 6,746 
Other(67)2,272 4,677 
Eliminations334 158 2,310 
Segment operating income$153,232 $130,597 $160,604 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment7,494 10,233 15,724 
Other gain (loss) on sale of assets2,443 (8,410)2,379 
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation(39,701)(38,701)(34,484)
Operating income$123,468 $93,719 $144,223 
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income10,734 7,885 4,705 
Interest expense(4,372)(4,365)(4,355)
Gain (loss) on investment securities(4,034)5,176 (15,091)
Other(543)10,299 58 
Total unallocated amounts1,785 18,995 (14,683)
Income before income taxes$125,253 $112,714 $129,540 



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SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION 
Unaudited
 


U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS
January 29,December 31,September 30,Q1FY24
202420232023Average
U.S. Land Operations
Term Contract Rigs93 89 85 87 
Spot Contract Rigs61 62 62 62 
Total Contracted Rigs154 151 147 149 
Idle or Other Rigs79 82 86 84 
Total Marketable Fleet233 233 233 233 
 


H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS
Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*)
(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 12/31/23)
Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4
SegmentFY24FY24FY24FY25FY25FY25FY25
U.S. Land Operations91.3 85.0 74.0 43.0 30.5 22.3 20.9 
International Land Operations7.0 6.7 5.9 5.0 4.4 3.7 3.0 
Offshore Operations— — — — — — 
Total98.3 91.7 79.9 48.0 34.9 26.0 23.9 
(*) All of the above rig contracts have original terms equal to or in excess of six months and include provisions for early termination fees.
 



















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NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF SELECT ITEMS AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME(**)


Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands, except per share data)PretaxTax ImpactNetEPS
Net income (GAAP basis)
$95,173
$0.94 
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments$(4,102)$(1,005)$(3,097)$(0.03)
Adjusted net income$98,270 $0.97 



Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(in thousands, except per share data)PretaxTax ImpactNetEPS
Net income (GAAP basis)$77,622 $0.77 
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments$17,286 $4,715 $12,571 $0.13 
(-) Net settlements and accruals related to certain outstanding claims$7,112 $1,913 $5,199 $0.05 
(-) Contingent liabilities$(2,000)$(583)$(1,417)$(0.01)
   (-) Losses on a Blue Chip Swap transaction$(12,158)$(3,270)$(8,888)$(0.09)
Adjusted net income$70,157 $0.69 



(**)The Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future period results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside of the Company's core business operations.




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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF DIRECT MARGIN
Direct margin is considered a non-GAAP metric. We define "direct margin" as operating revenues less direct operating expenses. Direct margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. Direct margin is not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures.
The following table reconciles direct margin to segment operating income (loss), which we believe is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP that is most directly comparable to direct margin.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands)North America SolutionsInternational SolutionsOffshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income$144,490 $5,423 $3,052 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization87,019 2,334 2,068 
Research and development8,689 — — 
Selling, general and administrative expense15,876 2,476 832 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)$256,074 $10,233 $5,952 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(in thousands)North America SolutionsInternational SolutionsOffshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income (loss)$128,522 $(5,023)$4,668 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization87,883 2,400 1,951 
Research and development7,406 — — 
Selling, general and administrative expense15,003 2,156 772 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)$238,814 $(467)$7,391 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
(in thousands)North America SolutionsInternational SolutionsOffshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income$145,297 $1,574 $6,746 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization89,814 1,392 1,894 
Research and development7,059 — — 
Selling, general and administrative expense14,190 2,709 833 
Asset impairment charges3,948 8,149 — 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)$260,308 $13,824 $9,473