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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 17, 2021

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

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.):

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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 November 17, 2021, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. 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 (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 filing.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
99.1
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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: November 17, 2021




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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2021

 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL FOURTH QUARTER & FISCAL YEAR RESULTS


H&P's North America Solutions segment exited the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 with 127 active rigs, up 5% during the quarter, and expects its first quarter of fiscal year 2022 North America Solutions rig count to exit between 152-157, up over 20%

Quarterly North America Solutions operating gross margins(1) decreased $6 million to $69 million sequentially, as revenues increased by $12 million to $293 million and expenses increased by $18 million to $224 million

Reported a fiscal fourth quarter net loss of $(0.74) per diluted share; including select items(2) of $(0.12) per diluted share

During the quarter, the Company sold eight FlexRig® land rigs to ADNOC Drilling for $86.5 million and subsequently made a $100 million cornerstone investment into ADNOC Drilling's initial public offering

H&P announced an upsized debt offering of $550 million of 2.90% senior notes due 2031 issued at our existing investment-grade(3) credit rating with proceeds used to subsequently redeem the previous outstanding 2025 notes

On September 1, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on December 1, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 23, 2021


Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported a net loss of $79 million, or $(0.74) per diluted share, from operating revenues of $344 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared to a net loss of $56 million, or $(0.52) per diluted share, on revenues of $332 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The net losses per diluted share for the fourth and third quarters of fiscal year 2021 include $(0.12) and $0.05 of after-tax losses and gains, respectively, comprised of select items(2). For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, select items(2) were comprised of:

$0.03 of after-tax gains pertaining to the sale of equipment
$(0.15) of after-tax losses pertaining to a non-cash impairment for the fair market adjustments to equipment held for sale, closing costs associated with the ADNOC Drilling transactions, restructuring charges, a non-cash fair market adjustment to our equity investment and an inventory write-down

Net cash provided by operating activities was $47 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to $31 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.
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For fiscal year 2021, the Company reported a net loss of $326 million, or $(3.04) per diluted share, from operating revenues of $1.2 billion. The net loss per diluted share includes $(0.44) of after-tax losses comprised of select items(2). Net cash provided by operating activities was $136 million in fiscal year 2021 compared to $539 million in fiscal year 2020.

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, "As we head towards 2022 we expect that the demand for H&P's drilling solutions will continue to improve, and capital discipline, along with the help of strong commodity prices, will strengthen the industry. I am confident we are well-positioned to deliver value in this environment.
"As contemplated, rig activity increases were more measured during our fiscal fourth quarter as we realized more rig churn among customers. Regardless, we are pleased with the 5% incremental rig count increase we experienced during the quarter and are optimistic as we look ahead to the fourth calendar quarter, where we expect to see our rig count increase sequentially at a higher pace as customers begin to reset their annual capital budgets. We are already experiencing increased rig activity with 141 rigs working in North America today. That said, we believe the market will remain disciplined, but customers' budgets will be set based on the higher commodity price environment. We expect utilization of readily available rigs to remain very high and our projected increase in rig demand will be more than we can accommodate with our current active fleet, meaning we will have to reactivate more long-idled rigs to satisfy demand.
"The tightness in the supply of readily available rigs and the sizeable costs associated with rig reactivations have begun to move contract pricing upward in the market. This will likely become even more pronounced in the coming months and we expect pricing to continue to improve as rig demand picks up heading into 2022. It is my belief H&P's new commercial models and digital technology solutions will also continue to drive economic returns higher, not only for our customers, but also for ourselves.
"International activity tends to lag the U.S.; however, we expect to see activity improve in these markets in the coming quarters as well. For example, we recently signed agreements with YPF to put four rigs to work under term contracts in Argentina commencing at different dates in fiscal 2022. Additionally, our recent transactions to sell eight rigs to the Middle East's largest(4) land driller, ADNOC Drilling, and the subsequent $100 million cornerstone investment in the company's recent initial public offering, provides H&P with a unique opportunity going forward. This is just the beginning of what we look forward to being a fruitful alliance with ADNOC Drilling and represents an initial step in our international expansion plans."
Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "We expect the Company's strong financial position will be bolstered by improving rig activity levels and pricing, which will give us flexibility to take advantage of additional opportunities. Looking out into fiscal 2022, we have set our initial capex budget to range between $250 and $270 million, representing a substantial sequential increase that tracks with expected activity levels.
"Just prior to our fiscal year end, the Company closed on an upsized $550 million senior notes offering. The notes' coupon of 2.90% represents a record low for a BBB(3) rated 10-year or longer tenor from an oilfield service company. Due to the Company's already strong balance sheet, we were able to take advantage of the historically low interest rate environment, securing low cost, long-term capital and extend our refinancing horizon, which provides us greater financial agility and reduced risk."
John Lindsay concluded, “Those who have worked in this industry know it is resilient, and that it has delivered reliable, affordable energy which has been critical to global progress and prosperity. The industry has made significant progress in reducing the environmental impact of its operational emissions and will continue to do so in the future. At H&P, we are optimistic about the future, and we believe our rigs, digital technology, solid financial position, and the commitment of our people position us to lead the recovery by delivering value-added solutions and services to our customers and partners."



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Operating Segment Results for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
North America Solutions:
This segment had an operating loss of $60.7 million compared to an operating loss of $43.7 million
during the previous quarter. The increase in the operating loss was primarily due to impairments related to fair market adjustments for equipment held for sale. Absent the select items(2) for the quarters, this segment's operating loss declined by $4.1 million on a sequential basis.

Operating gross margins(1) decreased by $5.8 million to $69.1 million. Throughout this fiscal year, we prudently managed our expenses and inventory levels, utilizing previously expensed consumable inventory harvested during stacking activities in 2020 rather than fully costed inventory or purchasing new inventory. However, rig activity levels have increased and remain elevated, while previously expensed inventory has been exhausted, causing the need to issue average cost inventory as well as begin purchasing additional inventory to replenish stock levels. This occurrence, along with costs associated with reactivating rigs, adversely impacted operating results during the quarter. Rig reactivation costs were $6.6 million in the fourth fiscal quarter compared to $5.9 million in the third fiscal quarter.

International Solutions:
This segment had an operating loss of $5.7 million compared to an operating loss of $3.5 million
during the previous quarter due to higher SG&A expenses associated with the ADNOC Drilling transactions. Operating gross margins(1) improved slightly to a negative $0.4 million from a negative $1.4 million in the previous quarter. Current quarter results included a $0.7 million foreign currency loss primarily related to our South American operations compared to a $0.6 million foreign currency loss in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:
This segment had operating income of $4.5 million compared to operating income of $5.7 million
during the previous quarter. Operating gross margins(1) for the quarter were $7.7 million compared to $9.2
million in the prior quarter.
 
Operational Outlook for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022
 
North America Solutions:
We expect North America Solutions operating gross margins(1) to be between $75-$85 million, which includes approximately $15 million in estimated reactivation costs
We expect to exit the quarter at between 152-157 contracted rigs

International Solutions:
We expect International Solutions operating gross margins(1) to be between $(2)-$0 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:
We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico operating gross margins(1) to be between $6-$8 million



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Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2022
Gross capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $250 to $270 million; approximately 50% expected for maintenance, including tubular purchases, roughly 35% expected for skidding to walking conversions and approximately 15% for corporate and information technology. Ongoing asset sales include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment that offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures and are expected to total approximately $40 million in fiscal year 2022.
Depreciation for fiscal year 2022 is expected to be approximately $405 million
Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2022 are expected to be roughly $25 million
General and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2022 are expected to be approximately $170 million of which roughly $45-$48 million is expected for the first fiscal quarter

Select Items Included in Net Income per Diluted Share
 
Fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 net loss of $(0.74) per diluted share included $(0.12) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

$0.03 of after-tax gains related to the sale of equipment
$(0.01) of non-cash after-tax losses related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
$(0.01) of non-cash after-tax losses related to an inventory write-down
$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges
$(0.02) of after-tax losses related to closing costs associated with the ADNOC Drilling transactions
$(0.10) of after-tax losses related to the non-cash impairment for fair market value adjustments to equipment that is held for sale

Third quarter of fiscal year 2021 net loss of $(0.52) per diluted share included $0.05 in after-tax gains comprised of the following:

$0.01 of non-cash after-tax gains from discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations
$0.02 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
$0.05 of income tax adjustments related to certain discrete tax items
$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to the non-cash impairment for fair market value adjustments to decommissioned rigs that are held for sale
$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges
$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to the change in the fair values of certain contingent liabilities

Fiscal year 2021 net loss of $(3.04) per diluted share included $(0.44) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

$0.05 of income tax adjustments related to certain discrete tax items
$0.05 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
$0.10 of non-cash after-tax gains from discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations
$0.10 of after-tax gains pertaining to the sale of an offshore platform rig and equipment
$(0.01) of non-cash after-tax losses related to an inventory write-down
$(0.01) of after-tax losses related to the change in the fair values of certain contingent liabilities
$(0.02) of after-tax losses related to closing costs associated with the ADNOC Drilling transactions
$(0.03) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges
$(0.17) of after-tax losses pertaining to the sale of excess drilling equipment and spares
$(0.50) of after-tax losses related to non-cash impairment for fair market value adjustments to decommissioned rigs and equipment that are held for sale



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Conference Call
 
A conference call will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 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 fourth quarter fiscal year 2021 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (800) 895-3361 for domestic callers or (785) 424-1062 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 September 30, 2021, H&P's fleet included 236 land rigs in the United States, 30 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.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, dividends, 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.

We use our Investor Relations website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on our Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com.

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) Operating gross margin is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses.
(2) See the corresponding section of this release for details regarding the select items. 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 of the Company's core business operations.
(3) Investment grade rating of BBB+ from S&P Global and Baa1 from Moody's.
(4) Largest in terms of fleet size.

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



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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended Year Ended
(in thousands, except per share 
amounts)
September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
2021 2021 2020 2021 2020
OPERATING REVENUES
Drilling services $ 342,219  $ 329,774  $ 205,621  $ 1,210,800  $ 1,761,714 
Other 1,588  2,439  2,646  7,768  12,213 
343,807  332,213  208,267  1,218,568  1,773,927 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization 268,127  255,471  162,518  952,600  1,184,788 
Other operating expenses 1,021  1,481  1,491  5,138  5,777 
Depreciation and amortization 101,955  104,493  109,587  419,726  481,885 
Research and development 5,197  5,610  4,915  21,724  21,645 
Selling, general and administrative 51,824  41,719  32,619  172,195  167,513 
Asset impairment charge 14,436  2,130  —  70,850  563,234 
Restructuring charges 2,070  2,110  552  5,926  16,047 
Gain on sale of assets (3,787) (3,434) (27,985) (1,042) (46,775)
440,843  409,580  283,697  1,647,117  2,394,114 
OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (97,036) (77,367) (75,430) (428,549) (620,187)
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income 2,029  1,527  753  10,254  7,304 
Interest expense (6,094) (5,963) (6,154) (23,955) (24,474)
Gain (loss) on investment securities (1,126) 2,409  (1,395) 6,727  (8,720)
Gain on sale of subsidiary —  —  —  —  14,963 
Other (2,630) (970) (1,673) (5,657) (5,384)
(7,821) (2,997) (8,469) (12,631) (16,311)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (104,857) (80,364) (83,899) (441,180) (636,498)
Income tax benefit (25,323) (23,659) (23,253) (103,721) (140,106)
Loss from continuing operations (79,534) (56,705) (60,646) (337,459) (496,392)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 373  1,150  7,905  11,309  30,580 
Income tax provision —  —  6,222  —  28,685 
Income from discontinued operations 373  1,150  1,683  11,309  1,895 
NET LOSS $ (79,161) $ (55,555) $ (58,963) $ (326,150) $ (494,497)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Loss from continuing operations $ (0.74) $ (0.53) $ (0.57) $ (3.14) $ (4.62)
Income from discontinued operations —  0.01  0.02  0.10  0.02 
Net loss $ (0.74) $ (0.52) $ (0.55) $ (3.04) $ (4.60)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Loss from continuing operations $ (0.74) $ (0.53) $ (0.57) $ (3.14) $ (4.62)
Income from discontinued operations —  0.01  0.02  0.10  0.02 
Net loss $ (0.74) $ (0.52) $ (0.55) $ (3.04) $ (4.60)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic 107,899  107,896  107,484  107,818  108,009 
Diluted 107,899  107,896  107,484  107,818  108,009 







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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, September 30,
(in thousands except share data and share amounts) 2021 2020
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 917,534  $ 487,884 
Short-term investments 198,700  89,335 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,068 and $1,820, respectively
228,894  192,623 
Inventories of materials and supplies, net 84,057  104,180 
Prepaid expenses and other, net 85,928  89,305 
Assets held-for-sale 71,453  — 
Total current assets 1,586,566  963,327 
Investments 135,444  31,585 
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,127,287  3,646,341 
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill 45,653  45,653 
Intangible assets, net 73,838  81,027 
Operating lease right-of-use asset 49,187  44,583 
Other assets, net 16,153  17,105 
Total other noncurrent assets $ 184,831  $ 188,368 
Total assets $ 5,034,128  $ 4,829,621 
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 71,996  36,468 
Dividends payable 27,332  27,226 
Current portion of long-term debt 483,486  — 
Accrued liabilities 283,492  155,442 
Total current liabilities 866,306  219,136 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net 541,997  480,727 
Deferred income taxes 563,437  650,675 
Other 147,757  147,180 
Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations 2,013  13,389 
Total noncurrent liabilities 1,255,204  1,291,971 
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 and 112,151,563 shares issued as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 107,898,859 and 107,488,242 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively
11,222  11,215 
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
—  — 
Additional paid-in capital 529,903  521,628 
Retained earnings 2,573,375  3,010,012 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (20,244) (26,188)
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,324,006 shares and 4,663,321 shares as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively
(181,638) (198,153)
Total shareholders’ equity $ 2,912,618  $ 3,318,514 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 5,034,128  $ 4,829,621 






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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (326,150) $ (494,497) $ (33,656)
Adjustment for (income) loss from discontinued operations (11,309) (1,895) 1,146 
Loss from continuing operations (337,459) (496,392) (32,510)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 419,726  481,885  562,803 
Asset impairment charge 70,850  563,234  224,327 
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 1,423  1,817  1,732 
Provision for credit loss 203  2,203  2,321 
Stock-based compensation 27,858  36,329  34,292 
Loss (gain) on investment securities (6,727) 8,720  54,488 
Gain on sale of assets (1,042) (46,775) (39,691)
Gain on sale of subsidiary —  (14,963) — 
Deferred income tax benefit (89,752) (157,555) (44,554)
Other 13,794  (2,423) 4,431 
Changes in assets and liabilities 37,614  162,848  88,174 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 136,488  538,928  855,813 
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations (48) (47) (62)
Net cash provided by operating activities 136,440  538,881  855,751 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (82,148) (140,795) (458,402)
Purchase of investments (417,601) (134,641) (97,652)
Payment for acquisition of business, net of cash acquired —  —  (16,163)
Proceeds from sale of investments 207,716  94,646  98,764 
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary —  15,056  — 
Proceeds from asset sales 43,515  78,399  50,817 
Advance payment for sale of property, plant and equipment 86,524  —  — 
Other —  (550) — 
Net cash used in investing activities (161,994) (87,885) (422,636)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid (109,130) (260,335) (313,421)
Proceeds from debt issuance 548,719  —  — 
Debt issuance costs (3,935) —  (3,912)
Proceeds from stock option exercises —  4,100  3,053 
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards (2,162) (3,784) (6,418)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business (7,250) (8,250) — 
Payments for early extinguishment of long-term debt —  —  (12,852)
Share repurchase —  (28,505) (42,779)
Other (719) (446) — 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 425,523  (297,220) (376,329)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 399,969  153,776  56,786 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 536,747  382,971  326,185 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 936,716  $ 536,747  $ 382,971 
         



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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
SEGMENT REPORTING
Three Months Ended Year Ended
September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
(in thousands, except operating statistics) 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020
NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues $ 293,303  $ 281,132  $ 149,304  $ 1,026,364  $ 1,474,380 
Direct operating expenses 224,185  206,172  110,048  773,507  942,277 
Segment gross margin (2)
69,118  74,960  39,256  252,857  532,103 
Depreciation and amortization 95,177  96,997  101,941  392,415  438,039 
Research and development 5,411  5,605  4,828  21,811  20,699 
Selling, general and administrative expense 13,866  12,583  10,916  51,089  53,714 
Asset impairment charge 14,436  2,130  —  70,850  406,548 
Restructuring charges 899  1,388  (232) 3,868  7,005 
Segment operating loss $ (60,671) $ (43,743) $ (78,197) $ (287,176) $ (393,902)
Operating Statistics (1):
Average active rigs 124 119 65 107 134
Number of active rigs at the end of period 127 121 69 127 69
Number of available rigs at the end of period 236 242 262 236 262
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses $ 34,536  $ 33,282  $ 6,915  $ 113,897  $ 171,455 
INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues $ 17,308  $ 15,278  $ 23,996  $ 57,917  $ 144,185 
Direct operating expenses 17,741  16,690  25,157  68,672  124,791 
Segment gross margin (2)
(433) (1,412) (1,161) (10,755) 19,394 
Depreciation 652  573  897  2,013  17,531 
Selling, general and administrative expense 4,565  1,346  733  8,028  4,565 
Asset impairment charge —  —  —  —  156,686 
Restructuring charges —  207  683  207  2,980 
Segment operating loss $ (5,650) $ (3,538) $ (3,474) $ (21,003) $ (162,368)
Operating Statistics (1):
Average active rigs 6 5 5 5 13
Number of active rigs at the end of period 6 6 5 6 5
Number of available rigs at the end of period 30 32 32 30 32
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses $ 1,369  $ 1,152  $ 3,224  $ 6,693  $ 10,099 
OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO
Operating revenues $ 31,488  $ 33,364  $ 32,321  $ 126,399  $ 143,149 
Direct operating expenses 23,797  24,127  27,711  97,249  119,371 
Segment gross margin (2)
7,691  9,237  4,610  29,150  23,778 
Depreciation 2,420  2,938  3,090  10,557  11,681 
Selling, general and administrative expense 729  592  72  2,624  3,365 
Restructuring charges —  —  (8) —  1,254 
Segment operating income $ 4,542  $ 5,707  $ 1,456  $ 15,969  $ 7,478 
Operating Statistics (1):
Average active rigs 4 4 5 4 5
Number of active rigs at the end of period 4 4 5 4 5
Number of available rigs at the end of period 7 7 8 7 8
Reimbursement of "out-of-pocket" expenses $ 5,985  $ 8,342  $ 5,548  $ 27,388  $ 30,436 
(1) These operating metrics 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.  Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, these operating metrics replaced previously used per day metrics. As a result, prior year comparative information is also provided above.
(2) Segment gross margin and operating income/loss have limitations and should not be used as alternatives to revenues, expenses, or operating income/loss, which are performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP.





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Segment reconciliation amounts were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(in thousands) North America Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico International Solutions Other Eliminations Total
Operating revenue $ 293,303  $ 31,488  $ 17,308  $ 1,708  $ —  $ 343,807 
Intersegment —  —  —  10,235  (10,235) — 
Total operating revenue $ 293,303  $ 31,488  $ 17,308  $ 11,943  $ (10,235) $ 343,807 
Direct operating expenses 214,696  18,019  17,320  19,113  —  269,148 
Intersegment 9,489  5,778  421  114  (15,802) — 
Total drilling services & other operating expenses $ 224,185  $ 23,797  $ 17,741  $ 19,227  $ (15,802) $ 269,148 

Year Ended September 30, 2021
(in thousands) North America Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico International Solutions Other Eliminations Total
Operating revenue $ 1,026,364  $ 126,399  $ 57,917  $ 7,888  $ —  $ 1,218,568 
Intersegment —  —  —  35,416  (35,416) — 
Total operating revenue $ 1,026,364  $ 126,399  $ 57,917  $ 43,304  $ (35,416) $ 1,218,568 
Direct operating expenses 755,193  85,062  67,803  49,680  —  957,738 
Intersegment 18,314  12,187  869  384  (31,754) — 
Total drilling services & other operating expenses $ 773,507  $ 97,249  $ 68,672  $ 50,064  $ (31,754) $ 957,738 
    
    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, corporate restructuring charges, 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 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 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) 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020
Operating income (loss)
North America Solutions $ (60,671) $ (43,743) $ (78,197) $ (287,176) $ (393,902)
International Solutions (5,650) (3,538) (3,474) (21,003) (162,368)
Offshore Gulf of Mexico 4,542  5,707  1,456  15,969  7,478 
Other (8,073) (4,670) 699  (9,704) 4,403 
Eliminations 7,277  (3,298) —  (1,580) — 
Segment operating loss $ (62,575) $ (49,542) $ (79,516) $ (303,494) $ (544,389)
Gain on sale of assets 3,787  3,434  27,985  1,042  46,775 
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs, corporate depreciation and corporate restructuring charges (38,248) (31,259) (23,889) (126,097) (122,573)
Operating loss $ (97,036) $ (77,367) $ (75,420) $ (428,549) $ (620,187)
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income 2,029  1,527  753  10,254  7,304 
Interest expense (6,094) (5,963) (6,154) (23,955) (24,474)
Gain (loss) on investment securities (1,126) 2,409  (1,395) 6,727  (8,720)
Gain on sale of subsidiary —  —  —  —  14,963 
Other (2,630) (970) (1,673) (5,657) (5,384)
Total unallocated amounts (7,821) (2,997) (8,469) (12,631) (16,311)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (104,857) $ (80,364) $ (83,889) $ (441,180) $ (636,498)




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SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION 
Unaudited
 


U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS
November 17, September 30, June 30, Q4FY21
2021 2021 2021 Average
U.S. Land Operations
Term Contract Rigs 82  73  64  67 
Spot Contract Rigs 59  54  57  57 
Total Contracted Rigs 141  127  121  124 
Idle or Other Rigs 95  109  121  116 
Total Marketable Fleet 236  236  242  240 
 


H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS
Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*)
(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 9/30/21)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Segment FY22 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY23 FY23 FY23
U.S. Land Operations 81.9  77.2  55.5  41.9  29.4  7.0  5.5 
International Land Operations 1.0  1.0  1.0  1.0  1.0  1.0  1.0 
Offshore Operations —  —  —  —  —  —  — 
Total 82.9  78.2  56.5  42.9  30.4  8.0  6.5 
(*) 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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SELECT ITEMS(**)



Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(in thousands, except per share data) Pretax Tax Net EPS
Net loss (GAAP basis) $ (79,161) $ (0.74)
(-) Gains related to the sale of equipment $ 4,348  $ 810  $ 3,538  $ 0.03 
(-) Adjustment to future value earn out for acquisitions $ (200) $ (49) $ (151) $ — 
(-) Fair market value adjustments to equity investments $ (1,130) $ (246) $ (884) $ (0.01)
(-) Inventory write-down $ (1,714) $ (403) $ (1,311) $ (0.01)
(-) Restructuring charges $ (2,074) $ (499) $ (1,575) $ (0.01)
(-) Closing costs of the ADNOC Drilling transactions $ (2,634) $ (617) $ (2,017) $ (0.02)
(-) Impairment for fair market value adjustments to equipment held for sale $ (14,436) $ (3,562) $ (10,874) $ (0.10)
Adjusted net loss $ (65,887) $ (0.62)



Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in thousands, except per share data) Pretax Tax Net EPS
Net loss (GAAP basis) $ (55,555) $ (0.52)
(-) Adjustment for tax position $ 5,777  $ 5,777  $ 0.05 
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments $ 2,253  $ 593  $ 1,660  $ 0.02 
(-) Gain from discontinued ops. - currency fluctuation adjustments $ 1,150  $ —  $ 1,150  $ 0.01 
(-) Restructuring charges $ (2,110) $ (512) $ (1,598) $ (0.01)
(-) Adjustment to future value earnout for acquisitions $ (823) $ (191) $ (632) $ (0.01)
(-) Impairment for fair market value adjustments to decomm. rigs $ (2,131) $ (1,200) $ (931) $ (0.01)
Adjusted net loss $ (60,981) $ (0.57)


Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2021
(in thousands, except per share data) Pretax Tax Net EPS
Net loss (GAAP basis) $ (326,150) $ (3.04)
(-) Gain from discontinued ops. - currency fluctuation adjustments $ 10,936  $ —  $ 10,936  $ 0.10 
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments $ 6,572  $ 1,545  $ 5,027  $ 0.05 
(-) Adjustment for tax position $ —  $ (5,777) $ 5,777  $ 0.05 
(-) Losses related to an inventory write-down $ (1,714) $ (403) $ (1,311) $ (0.01)
(-) Adjustment to future value earn out for acquisitions $ (1,023) $ (240) $ (783) $ (0.01)
(-) Losses related to closing costs associated with the ADNOC Drilling transaction $ (2,637) $ (620) $ (2,017) $ (0.02)
(-) Restructuring charges $ (5,930) $ (1,393) $ (4,537) $ (0.03)
(-) Net loss on the sale of excess drilling equipment and spares $ (9,493) $ (2,231) $ (7,262) $ (0.07)
(-) Impairment for fair market value adjustments to equipment held for sale $ (70,850) $ (16,650) $ (54,200) $ (0.50)
Adjusted net loss $ (277,780) $ (2.60)


(**)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.