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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): November 14, 2019

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

DE
 
1-4221
 
73-0679879
(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 class
Trading symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($0.10 par value)
HP
NYSE

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ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On November 14, 2019, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 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 (the “Exchange Act”), 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, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

1.    (d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit Number     Description

    99.1 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. earnings press release dated November 14, 2019



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/ Debra R. Stockton
 
 
Name:
Debra R. Stockton
 
Title:
Corporate Secretary

Date: November 14, 2019




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Exhibit 99
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2019
 
 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER & FISCAL YEAR END RESULTS

H&P generated $856 million in operating cash flow during fiscal 2019 representing an increase of approximately $300 million from the prior year

During the fourth fiscal quarter, even though completing an acquisition, repurchasing debt and shares, the Company increased its cash and short-term investment position by approximately $20 million from the prior quarter

Quarterly U.S. Land revenue decreased $39 million to $545 million sequentially, while operating margins decreased by $23 million to $188 million sequentially; revenue days decreased to 18,765 from 19,846 in the prior quarter

Quarterly U.S. Land adjusted average rig revenue of $25,365 per day decreased by roughly $400(1) per day, down approximately 2% sequentially, while quarterly U.S. Land adjusted average rig margin of roughly $10,400 per day decreased by approximately $520(1) per day, down roughly 5% sequentially

The Company has signed letters of intent (LOIs) to deploy rigs in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Colombia

H&P's drilling automation technology, AutoSlideSM, has been commercially deployed in four U.S. shale basins, and has drilled over 100 wells and 1.7 million feet of hole

On September 4, 2019, Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per share

During a challenging year, H&P exhibited its strengths and market leadership by generating strong cash flows, gaining market share, paying an industry leading dividend, and maintaining a strong balance sheet


Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported income of $41 million or $0.37 per diluted share from operating revenues of $649 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, compared to a net loss of $155 million, or $(1.42) per diluted share, on revenues of $688 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.  The net income per diluted share for the fourth fiscal quarter and the net loss for third fiscal quarter include $(0.01) and $(1.82), respectively, of after-tax losses comprised of select items(2). For the fourth fiscal quarter select items(2) were comprised of:
$0.13 of after-tax gains pertaining to early termination compensation, gains on sales and a reduction in the fair value of a contingent liability

$(0.14) of after-tax losses pertaining to abandonments and accelerated depreciation, bond redemption fees, a lawsuit settlement, losses from discontinued operations, acquisition costs and a net loss related to our equity investments
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $196 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $250 million for the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2019.    
For the fiscal year 2019, the Company reported a net loss of $34 million or $(0.34) per diluted share from operating revenues of $2.8 billion. The net loss per diluted share includes $(2.09) of after-tax losses comprised of select items(2), the most significant of which are non-cash losses of $224 million related to impairments of drilling equipment and spares driven by the downsizing of the Flex4 rig fleet. Net cash provided by operating activities was $856 million in fiscal 2019 compared to $558 million in fiscal 2018.
President and CEO John Lindsay commented, “The Company continued to perform efficiently despite a sizable pull-back in industry activity. The steep decline this past quarter is a result of the over-spend of E&P capital budgets that occurred during the first six months of the calendar year. Reflective of the most recent trends, and customer conversations, we expect to see more stability in rig demand over the next couple of months and heading into calendar 2020, but capital discipline will remain the dominant theme.
"In addition to capital spending discipline, customers are becoming more selective in the quality and capability of the rigs they employ, as the decline in legacy rigs drilling horizontal wells is more pronounced compared to the decline felt in the super-spec(3) space. In previous industry down drafts, we've experienced rigs released regardless of performance or capability, so this discernment on rig performance is welcome news. Rig contractors continue to write off legacy rig fleets, resulting from low-performing, less capable rigs in the U.S. market. Despite the softness experienced this year, super-spec utilization is still strong in the most active basins and the Company has remained disciplined in its approach to pricing. We believe services and solutions that deliver lower costs and better well performance deserve compensation that is commensurate to the value they add. Our people and technology are making that happen every day.
"The results from our H&P Technologies (HPT) segment this quarter are not only reflective of the decreased drilling activity, but also the slow and often difficult process of introducing change into the industry. HPT's purpose is to drive development of an autonomous drilling platform that improves safety, drilling consistency and accuracy, completions costs and better well economics for our customers. One example of this is AutoSlide, which is automated sliding while directional drilling, and it is currently commercialized in four U.S. basins. We have now drilled over 100 autonomous horizontal wells comprising 1.7 million feet of vertical, curve and lateral footage. As true with many industrial innovations, the largest barrier to technology adoption is the human workflow changes new technologies can trigger. The adoption resistance we are experiencing today is reminiscent of the initial responses we had over 15 years ago when we rolled out our first AC-drive FlexRigs. Accordingly, we believe customers will continue to adopt and utilize these software solutions because of the value propositions they provide like risk mitigation of parent-child well interference. These incremental investments in well performance and productivity on the front end will pay dividends over the entire life of the well for our customers.
"The traction we experienced in the prior quarter with regard to our international markets continues. The Company signed letters of intent to deploy a third FlexRig in Bahrain, two FlexRigs in Abu Dhabi, a high horsepower AC drive rig in Colombia, and our FlexApps to a customer in Argentina. Each of these successes demonstrate increasing awareness in international markets to the value H&P can deliver from both a rig and digital technology perspective. The elections are over in Argentina, but their impact is still very uncertain. While we did not experience any meaningful operational disruptions this last quarter, we did have a customer delay a commitment to move a second super-spec FlexRig from the U.S. We continue to remain committed and optimistic about the ultimate potential in the Vaca Muerta basin and its importance to Argentina."
Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "The Company executed well during a volatile quarter and finished the fiscal year generating approximately $196 million in cash flow from operations and roughly $142 million in free cash flow. Looking out into fiscal 2020, we expect customers to remain disciplined with their spending behavior and have based our initial capex budget on those expectations. Accordingly, we anticipate our fiscal 2020 capex to range between $275 and $300 million, which should result in another year of healthy free cash flow generation.
"Additionally, during the fourth fiscal quarter we made a decision to rationalize a portion of our equity holdings. Utilizing these proceeds and cash on hand, the Company funded debt redemptions and share repurchases. H&P’s ability to generate relatively strong cash flow and maintain our strong balance sheet positioned us well to address challenges and opportunities while we continued to fund a strong dividend during this past fiscal year.”
John Lindsay concluded, “Delivering performance in a challenging environment is not new at H&P. The dedication of our employees combined with our rig fleet and digital technology solutions are unmatched in the industry and give us a solid base to build and innovate upon. With that, we will continue to partner with customers to achieve mutual long-term success."




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Operating Segment Results for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2019
 
U.S. Land Operations(4):
Segment operating income increased by $203.4 million to $59.2 million sequentially.  The increase in operating results was primarily attributable to the impairment of drilling equipment and spares that negatively impacted prior quarter results. Absent the impact of impairment, segment operating income declined due to sequential decreases in revenue days and the adjusted average rig margin per day.  The number of quarterly revenue days decreased sequentially by approximately 5%. 

Adjusted average rig revenue per day declined by $390 to $25,365(1) largely due to a decrease in our FlexServices (trucking, casing running, rental equipment) during the quarter and some slight softening in the average dayrate. The adjusted average rig expense per day increased sequentially by $128 to $14,934(1). Corresponding adjusted average rig margin per day decreased $518 to $10,431(1)

The segment’s depreciation expense for the quarter includes non-cash charges of $4.6 million for abandonments and accelerated depreciation of used drilling rig components related to rig upgrades, compared to similar non-cash charges of $2.1 million during the third fiscal quarter of 2019.
 
International Land Operations:
The segment operating loss decreased by $0.8 million to a loss of $4.2 million sequentially.  The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable to an impairment of drilling equipment and spares that negatively impacted prior quarter results. Absent the impact of the impairment, segment operating loss declined due to a $3.5 million foreign currency loss related to our Argentina operations and a sequential decrease in the average margin per day caused by rig recommission costs associated with the deployment of a super-spec FlexRig in Argentina, as well as regional price concessions in Argentina.  Revenue days increased during the quarter by 6% to 1,598 while the adjusted average rig margin per day decreased by $2,423 to $5,481(1).

Offshore Operations:
Segment operating income decreased by $2.3 million to $2.8 million sequentially.  The number of quarterly revenue days on H&P-owned platform rigs increased sequentially by approximately 1%, while the average rig margin per day decreased sequentially by $4,960 to $7,460 primarily due to a rig experiencing unexpected repair down time during the quarter. Segment operating income from management contracts on customer-owned platform rigs contributed approximately $2.2 million, compared to approximately $2.0 million during the prior quarter.
 
H&P Technologies(4):
The segment had operating income of $0.6 million compared to an operating loss of $2.7 million during the previous quarter.  Fiscal fourth quarter results benefited from a change in the fair value of a contingent liability. Excluding this benefit, HPT would have had an operating loss of $8.3 million. The sequential increase in the operating loss was due primarily to lower revenues associated with lower H&P and industry rig counts. 
 
Operational Outlook for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2020
 
U.S. Land Operations:

Quarterly revenue days expected to decrease by approximately 5.5%-6.5% sequentially; we expect to exit the quarter at between 187-197 active rigs

Average rig revenue per day expected to be down slightly to between $24,750-$25,250 (excluding any impact from early termination revenue)

Average rig expense per day expected to be between $14,350-$14,850
 
International Land Operations:

Quarterly revenue days expected to decrease roughly 2% sequentially, representing an average rig count of approximately 17 rigs for the quarter

Average rig margin per day expected to decrease to $3,000-$4,000 as result of rig start-up costs in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Colombia
 




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Offshore Operations:

Quarterly revenue days expected to decrease by approximately 15% sequentially, representing an average rig count of 5 rigs for the quarter as one rig returns to the shipyard for repairs prior to redeployment

Average rig margin per day expected to increase to $12,000-$13,000

Management contracts expected to generate approximately $2 million in operating income
 
HP Technologies:

Fiscal first quarter revenue is expected to be between $15-$18 million
 
Other Estimates for Fiscal 2020

Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $275 to $300 million; 57-62% expected for maintenance, 17-19% expected for tubular purchases, 11-15% for skidding to walking conversions, and roughly 10% for corporate and information technology projects

General and administrative expenses for fiscal 2020 are expected to be approximately $200 million

Depreciation is expected to be approximately $540 million
 
Select Items Included in Net Income per Diluted Share
 
Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2019 net income of $0.37 per diluted share included $(0.01) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

$0.01 of after-tax income from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers

$0.05 of after-tax gains related to the change in fair value of a contingent liability

$0.07 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment

$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to bond redemption fees

$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to acquisition costs

$(0.01) of after-tax losses from discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations

$(0.02) of a net after-tax loss related to the fair market adjustments to equity investments and the sale of a portion of equity investments

$(0.03) of non-cash after-tax losses from abandonment charges and accelerated depreciation related to the decommissioning of used drilling equipment

$(0.06) of after-tax losses from the settlement of a lawsuit




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Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 net loss of $(1.42) per diluted share included $(1.82) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

$0.01 of after-tax income from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers

$0.06 of income tax adjustments related to certain discrete tax items

$0.08 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment

$(0.02) of non-cash after-tax losses from abandonment charges and accelerated depreciation related to the decommissioning of used drilling equipment

$(0.06) of non-cash after-tax losses from inventory write-downs, some of which result from the downsizing of the Flex4 rig fleet

$(0.11) of non-cash after-tax losses related to the fair market adjustment of equity investments

$(1.78) of non-cash after-tax losses from impairments of drilling equipment and spares driven by the downsizing of the Flex4 rig fleet
 
Fiscal 2019 net loss of $(0.34) per diluted share included $(2.09) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

$0.05 of after-tax gains related to the change in fair value of a contingent liability

$0.07 of income tax adjustments related to certain discrete tax items

$0.08 of after-tax income from long-term contract early termination compensation from customers

$0.27 of after-tax gains related to the sale of used drilling equipment

$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to acquisition costs

$(0.01) of after-tax losses from discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations

$(0.03) of after-tax losses related to bond exchange and redemption fees

$(0.06) of non-cash after-tax losses from inventory write-downs, some of which result from the downsizing of the Flex4 rig fleet

$(0.11) of non-cash after-tax losses from abandonment charges and accelerated depreciation related to the decommissioning of used drilling equipment

$(0.18) of after-tax losses from the settlement of lawsuits

$(0.38) of a net after-tax loss related to the fair market adjustments of equity investments and the sale of a portion of equity investments

$(1.78) of non-cash after-tax losses from impairments of drilling equipment and spares driven by the downsizing of the Flex4 rig fleet



 Conference Call
 
A conference call will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Director of Investor Relations to discuss the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter 2019 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (866) 342-8591 for domestic callers or (203) 518-9713 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.hpinc.com and accessing the corresponding link through the Investor Relations section by clicking on “INVESTORS” and then clicking on “Event Calendar” to find the event and the link to the webcast.
 



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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. H&P’s fleet includes 299 land rigs in the U.S., 31 international land rigs and eight offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.hpinc.com.

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 or otherwise used by H&P include FlexRig, FlexApp and AutoSlide, which may be registered or trademarked in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.
 
(1) See the Selected Statistical & Operational Highlights table(s) for details on the revenues or charges excluded on a per revenue day basis.  The inclusion or exclusion of these amounts results in adjusted revenue, expense, and/or margin per day figures, which are all non-GAAP measures.
(2) See the corresponding section of this release for details regarding the select items.
(3) The term “super-spec” herein refers to rigs with the following specifications: AC drive, 1,500 hp drawworks, 750,000 lbs. hookload rating, 7,500 psi mud circulating system and multiple-well pad capability.
(4) Fiscal third quarter 2019 U.S. Land and H&P Technologies segment results have been adjusted to reflect the reclassification of FlexApp revenues and expenses from the U.S. Land segment to the H&P Technologies segment.
 
Contact:  Dave Wilson, Director of Investor Relations
investor.relations@hpinc.com
(918) 588‑5190


 

 



  



BJ









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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2019
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
As adjusted
 
 
 
As adjusted
Operating revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contract drilling services
$
645,759

 
$
684,788

 
$
693,677

 
$
2,785,557

 
$
2,474,458

Other
3,291

 
3,186

 
3,148

 
12,933

 
12,810

 
649,050

 
687,974

 
696,825

 
2,798,490

 
2,487,268

Operating costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contract drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization
430,778

 
443,114

 
448,135

 
1,803,204

 
1,647,557

Operating expenses applicable to other revenues
1,072

 
1,414

 
1,325

 
5,382

 
5,053

Depreciation and amortization
134,887

 
143,297

 
150,281

 
562,803

 
583,802

Research and development
6,121

 
7,066

 
5,018

 
27,467

 
18,167

Selling, general and administrative
49,812

 
46,590

 
52,252

 
194,416

 
199,257

Asset impairment charge

 
224,327

 
23,128

 
224,327

 
23,128

Gain on sale of assets
(12,641
)
 
(9,960
)
 
(7,527
)
 
(39,691
)
 
(22,660
)
 
610,029

 
855,848

 
672,612

 
2,777,908

 
2,454,304

Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
39,021

 
(167,874
)
 
24,213

 
20,582

 
32,964

Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and dividend income
2,607

 
2,349

 
2,337

 
9,468

 
8,017

Interest expense
(8,043
)
 
(6,257
)
 
(6,471
)
 
(25,188
)
 
(24,265
)
Gain (loss) on investment securities
(4,260
)
 
(13,271
)
 
(1
)
 
(54,488
)
 
1

Other
(546
)
 
(1,598
)
 
1,146

 
(1,596
)
 
(876
)
 
(10,242
)
 
(18,777
)
 
(2,989
)
 
(71,804
)
 
(17,123
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
28,779

 
(186,651
)
 
21,224

 
(51,222
)
 
15,841

Income tax provision (benefit)
(13,110
)
 
(32,031
)
 
16,859

 
(18,712
)
 
(477,169
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
41,889

 
(154,620
)
 
4,365

 
(32,510
)
 
493,010

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
10,050

 
7,244

 
14,262

 
32,848

 
23,389

Income tax provision
10,763

 
7,306

 
13,984

 
33,994

 
33,727

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(713
)
 
(62
)
 
278

 
(1,146
)
 
(10,338
)
Net income (loss)
$
41,176

 
$
(154,682
)
 
$
4,643

 
$
(33,656
)
 
$
482,672

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
0.38

 
$
(1.42
)
 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.33
)
 
$
4.49

Loss from discontinued operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.10
)
Net income (loss)
$
0.37

 
$
(1.42
)
 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.34
)
 
$
4.39

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
0.38

 
$
(1.42
)
 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.33
)
 
$
4.47

Loss from discontinued operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.10
)
Net income (loss)
$
0.37

 
$
(1.42
)
 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.34
)
 
$
4.37

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Basic
108,896

 
109,425

 
108,948

 
109,216

 
108,851

Diluted
108,950

 
109,425

 
109,397

 
109,216

 
109,387







“As Adjusted” – Effective October 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits – (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.  The statement of operations for the three months and year ended September 30, 2018 have been adjusted to reflect changes that were applied retrospectively from that adoption.




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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
2019
 
2018
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
347,943

 
$
284,355

Short-term investments
52,960

 
41,461

Other current assets
714,183

 
789,734

Total current assets
1,115,086

 
1,115,550

Investments
31,991

 
98,696

Property, plant and equipment, net
4,502,084

 
4,857,382

Other noncurrent assets
190,354

 
143,239

Total Assets
$
5,839,515

 
$
6,214,867

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities
$
410,238

 
$
377,168

Long-term debt, net
479,356

 
493,968

Other noncurrent liabilities
922,357

 
946,742

Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations
15,341

 
14,254

Total shareholders’ equity
4,012,223

 
4,382,735

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
5,839,515

 
$
6,214,867

 



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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended
 
September 30
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
As adjusted
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(33,656
)
 
$
482,672

Adjustment for loss from discontinued operations
1,146

 
10,338

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(32,510
)
 
493,010

Depreciation and amortization
562,803

 
583,802

Asset impairment charge
224,327

 
23,128

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs
1,732

 
1,067

Provision for bad debt
2,321

 
2,193

Stock-based compensation
34,292

 
31,687

Pension settlement charge
1,953

 
913

Loss (gain) on investment securities
54,488

 
(1
)
Gain on sale of assets
(39,691
)
 
(22,660
)
Deferred income tax benefit
(44,554
)
 
(486,758
)
Other
(5,248
)
 
6,710

Changes in assets and liabilities
95,900

 
(75,070
)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations
855,813

 
558,021

Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations
(62
)
 
(169
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
855,751

 
557,852

 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(458,402
)
 
(466,584
)
Purchase of short-term investments
(97,652
)
 
(71,049
)
Payment for acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
(16,163
)
 
(47,886
)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
86,765

 
68,776

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
11,999

 

Proceeds from asset sales
50,817

 
44,381

Net cash used in investing activities
(422,636
)
 
(472,362
)
 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Dividends paid
(313,421
)
 
(308,430
)
Debt issuance costs paid
(3,912
)
 

Proceeds from stock option exercises
3,053

 
6,355

Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards
(6,418
)
 
(7,114
)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business

 
(10,625
)
Payments for early extinguishment of long term debt
(12,852
)
 

Share repurchase
(42,779
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
(376,329
)
 
(319,814
)
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
56,786

 
(234,324
)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
326,185

 
560,509

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
382,971

 
$
326,185







“As Adjusted” – Effective October 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows – (Topic 230): Restricted Cash and Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows – (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.  The cash flow statement for the year ended September 30, 2018 has been adjusted to reflect changes that were applied retrospectively from those adoptions.



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Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30
SEGMENT REPORTING
2019
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
(in thousands, except operating statistics)
 
 
As adjusted
 
As adjusted
 
 
 
As adjusted
U.S. LAND OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
545,060

 
$
584,184

 
$
584,870

 
$
2,366,201

 
$
2,063,362

Direct operating expenses
356,704

 
372,980

 
368,896

 
1,514,641

 
1,346,192

Research and development
188

 
165

 
63

 
653

 
262

Selling, general and administrative expense
9,864

 
11,451

 
15,365

 
44,141

 
58,157

Depreciation
119,060

 
126,922

 
131,824

 
496,770

 
504,805

Asset impairment charge

 
216,908

 
5,695

 
216,908

 
5,695

Segment operating income (loss)
$
59,244

 
$
(144,242
)

$
63,027

 
$
93,088

 
$
148,251

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue days
18,765

 
19,846

 
21,035

 
81,805

 
77,980

Average rig revenue per day
$
25,478

 
$
25,788

 
$
24,336

 
$
25,433

 
$
23,349

Average rig expense per day
15,440

 
15,146

 
14,069

 
15,024

 
14,152

Average rig margin per day
$
10,038

 
$
10,642

 
$
10,267

 
$
10,409

 
$
9,197

Rig utilization
68
%
 
62
%
 
65
%
 
67
%
 
61
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
48,353

 
$
46,283

 
$
59,387

 
$
211,731

 
$
238,356

Direct operating expenses
43,119

 
34,148

 
44,958

 
157,856

 
177,938

Selling, general and administrative expense
1,399

 
1,150

 
699

 
5,624

 
3,658

Depreciation
8,042

 
8,592

 
10,782

 
35,466

 
46,826

Asset impairment charge

 
7,419

 
10,616

 
7,419

 
10,616

Segment operating income (loss)
$
(4,207
)
 
$
(5,026
)

$
(7,668
)
 
$
5,366

 
$
(682
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue days
1,598

 
1,510

 
1,818

 
6,426

 
6,696

Average rig revenue per day
$
28,199

 
$
29,669

 
$
30,909

 
$
31,269

 
$
33,830

Average rig expense per day
22,722

 
21,650

 
22,251

 
21,626

 
24,211

Average rig margin per day
$
5,477

 
$
8,019

 
$
8,658

 
$
9,643

 
$
9,619

Rig utilization
56
%
 
51
%
 
55
%
 
55
%
 
49
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
38,468

 
$
37,674

 
$
38,482

 
$
147,635

 
$
142,500

Direct operating expenses
32,148

 
28,869

 
26,615

 
114,306

 
101,477

Selling, general and administrative expense
1,004

 
1,147

 
1,493

 
3,725

 
4,890

Depreciation
2,499

 
2,582

 
2,589

 
10,010

 
10,394

Segment operating income
$
2,817

 
$
5,076


$
7,785

 
$
19,594

 
$
25,739

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue days
552

 
546

 
552

 
2,163

 
2,036

Average rig revenue per day
$
43,072

 
$
39,643

 
$
36,424

 
$
37,478

 
$
35,331

Average rig expense per day
35,612

 
27,222

 
24,972

 
28,663

 
26,009

Average rig margin per day
$
7,460

 
$
12,421

 
$
11,452

 
$
8,815

 
$
9,322

Rig utilization
75
%
 
75
%
 
75
%
 
74
%
 
70
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
H&P TECHNOLOGIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues
$
13,878

 
$
16,647

 
$
10,938

 
$
59,990

 
$
30,239

Direct operating expenses
(874
)
 
7,472

 
7,913

 
17,935

 
23,511

Research and development
5,730

 
4,801

 
4,955

 
24,511

 
17,905

Selling, general and administrative expense
6,471

 
5,093

 
4,699

 
22,038

  
15,588

Depreciation and amortization
1,928

 
1,942

 
1,824

 
7,696

  
7,153

Asset impairment charge

 

 
5,637

 

 
5,637

Segment operating income (loss)
$
623

 
$
(2,661
)

$
(14,090
)
 
$
(12,190
)
 
$
(39,555
)




“As Adjusted” – Effective October 1, 2018, and during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, we implemented organizational changes, consistent with the manner in which our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources. Effective October 1, 2018, technology reporting units previously reported in “Other” within our segment disclosures are now managed and presented within the new H&P Technologies reportable segment. As a result, beginning with the reporting of first quarter of fiscal year 2019, our operations are organized into the following reportable business segments: U.S. Land, Offshore, International Land and H&P Technologies. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, we migrated our FlexApp offerings into our H&P Technologies segment. The activity of our FlexApps was previously included in our U.S. Land segment. All segment disclosures have been restated, as practicable, for these segment changes. 



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Operating statistics exclude the effects of offshore platform management contracts and 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:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2019
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
U.S. Land Operations
$
66,966

 
$
72,386

 
$
72,965

 
$
285,614

 
$
242,617

International Land Operations
3,291

 
1,483

 
3,194

 
10,797

 
11,828

Offshore Operations
7,899

 
7,277

 
5,925

 
26,433

 
20,279


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.




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The following table reconciles operating income (loss) per the information above to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
As adjusted
 
As adjusted
 
 
 
As adjusted
Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Land
$
59,244

 
$
(144,242
)
 
$
63,027

 
$
93,088

 
$
148,251

International Land
(4,207
)
 
(5,026
)
 
(7,668
)
 
5,366

 
(682
)
Offshore
2,817

 
5,076

 
7,785

 
19,594

 
25,739

H&P Technologies
623

 
(2,661
)
 
(14,090
)
 
(12,190
)
 
(39,555
)
Other
1,388

 
(729
)
 
1,427

 
3,375

 
6,268

Segment operating income (loss)
$
59,865

 
$
(147,582
)
 
$
50,481

 
$
109,233

 
$
140,021

Gain on sale of assets
12,641

 
9,960

 
7,527

 
39,691

 
22,660

Corporate selling, general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation
(33,485
)
 
(30,252
)
 
(33,795
)
 
(128,342
)
 
(129,717
)
Operating income (loss)
$
39,021

 
$
(167,874
)
 
$
24,213

 
$
20,582

 
$
32,964

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and dividend income
$
2,607

 
$
2,349

 
$
2,337

 
$
9,468

 
$
8,017

Interest expense
(8,043
)
 
(6,257
)
 
(6,471
)
 
(25,188
)
 
(24,265
)
Gain (loss) on investment securities
(4,260
)
 
(13,271
)
 
(1
)
 
(54,488
)
 
1

Other
(546
)
 
(1,598
)
 
1,146

 
(1,596
)
 
(876
)
Total unallocated amounts
(10,242
)
 
(18,777
)

(2,989
)
 
(71,804
)
 
(17,123
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$
28,779

 
$
(186,651
)

$
21,224

 
$
(51,222
)
 
$
15,841






“As Adjusted” –  Effective October 1, 2018, and during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, we implemented organizational changes, consistent with the manner in which our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources. Effective October 1, 2018, technology reporting units previously reported in “Other” within our segment disclosures are now managed and presented within the new H&P Technologies reportable segment. As a result, beginning with the reporting of first quarter of fiscal year 2019, our operations are organized into the following reportable business segments: U.S. Land, Offshore, International Land and H&P Technologies. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, we migrated our FlexApp offerings into our H&P Technologies segment. The activity of our FlexApps was previously included in our U.S. Land segment. Our real estate operations and our incubator program for new research and development projects are included in "Other". All segment disclosures have been restated, as practicable, for these segment changes. Additionally, effective October 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits – (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.  Operating results for the three months and year ended September 30, 2018 have been adjusted to reflect changes that were applied retrospectively from that adoption.
  



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SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION 
Unaudited
 
SELECTED STATISTICAL & OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Used to determine adjusted per day statistics for revenue and expense, which are non-GAAP measures)
 
Three Months Ended
(in dollars per revenue day)
September 30, 2019
 
June 30, 2019
U.S. Land Operations
 
 
 
Early contract termination revenue
$
113

 
$
33

Total impact on U.S. Land revenue per day:
113

 
33



 

Settlement of lawsuit
506

 

Inventory write-downs

 
340
Total impact on U.S. Land expense per day:
506

 
340

 

 

International Land Operations

 

Early contract termination revenue

 
115

Total impact on International Land revenue per day:

 
115

 
 
U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS
 
November 14,
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
Q4FY19
 
2019
 
2019
 
2019
 
Average
U.S. Land Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term Contract Rigs
127

 
124

 
143

 
133

Spot Contract Rigs
63

 
70

 
71

 
71

Total Contracted Rigs
190

 
194

 
214

 
204

Idle or Other Rigs
109

 
105

 
85

 
95

Total Marketable Fleet
299

 
299

 
299

 
299

 
 
H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS
Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(1)
(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 11/14/19)
 
Q1
 
Q2
 
Q3
 
Q4
 
Q1
 
Q2
 
Q3
Segment
FY20
 
FY20
 
FY20
 
FY20
 
FY21
 
FY21
 
FY21
U.S. Land Operations
130.5

 
102.9

 
81.3

 
63.7

 
43.3

 
18.6

 
12.9

International Land Operations
11.0

 
7.2

 
2.1

 
1.0

 
1.0

 
1.0

 
1.0

Offshore Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
141.5

 
110.1

 
83.4

 
64.7

 
44.3

 
19.6

 
13.9

 





(1) All of the above rig contracts have original terms equal to or in excess of six months and include provisions for early termination fees.