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Nabors Announces Third Quarter Results

Nabors Announces Third Quarter Results

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2018 operating revenues of $779 million, compared to operating revenues of $762 million in the second quarter, a 2% increase.  Net income from continuing operations attributable to Nabors common shareholders for the quarter was a loss of $105 million, or $0.31 per share, compared to a loss of $202 million, or $0.61 per share, in the prior quarter. Results for the third quarter included a loss of $10 million, or $0.02 per share in premiums paid to redeem the Company’s 9.25% notes due early next year.   The second quarter included charges of $69.6 million or $0.22 per share principally from the sale of three Middle East jackups, and other minor transaction charges.    

Anthony Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “The U.S. Drilling segment was the highlight of the third quarter, primarily attributable to the strong performance of the Lower 48 drilling operation. Average daily rig margins in that operation exceeded $8,700 – a $1,300 per day sequential increase – due to the combination of increasing rates and a decline in operating costs. In our other drilling segments, results improved seasonally in Canada, but declined in the International segment due primarily to the divestiture of our jackups and higher operational and reactivation expenses.

“During the quarter, we redeemed the $303 million outstanding of our 9.25% notes, which were due in early 2019. Our next debt maturity is not until late 2020. After the quarter ended, we amended our existing revolving credit facility, and added a new $1.27 billion revolving five-year facility providing us with good long-term liquidity. 

“We also signed contracts for nine incremental rigs globally and received another four awards in the U.S. Lower 48.  Four of the signed contracts are for upgraded rigs for multiple operators in the U.S., deploying by the end of 2018. The four new awards are for M750 upgrades and will deploy in the first half of 2019.  The other five contracts are for incremental rigs in our International operations where we are also negotiating with customers for additional rigs.  Demand for high-performance rigs is increasing across most of our global operations. We are encouraged by the positive reception of our rig upgrade configuration and the number of prospects for additional upgraded rigs with multiple operators, particularly in the Lower 48.  We believe we are well positioned to secure a disproportionate share of future awards. 

“Effective September 1, 2018, SANAD, our joint venture with Saudi Aramco, contracted 25 existing rigs with Aramco for four-year terms at improved rates.  The renewal of the rigs will lead to a considerable increase in free cash flow. Twenty of these rigs are being leased from Nabors, while the other five represent the second tranche of Nabors rigs contributed to SANAD”.

Consolidated and Segment Results

Adjusted operating income for the Company was a loss of $8 million during the quarter, compared to a loss of $31 million in the second quarter.  Third quarter consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased to $201 million compared to $188 million in the previous quarter, a 7% increase.  During the third quarter, the Company averaged 226 rigs operating at an average gross margin of $12,028 per rig day.  This compares to 215 rigs at $12,262 per rig day in the second quarter.  The increase in rig count primarily reflects the usual seasonal improvement in activity in Canada as well as three additional rigs in the International segment.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported a 14% sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA, to $99 million.  All of the increase is attributable to the Lower 48 operation.  A sequential increment of $1,300 in average daily gross margin reflected both higher dayrates and lower costs.   Although the rig count was only up fractionally, it should increase meaningfully in the near future as multiple upgraded rigs commence operations. 

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA decreased sequentially by $5.8 million, to $117 million.  The quarterly rig count increased by three to 96.  Additional operating rigs in Latin America and Russia more than offset the impact on the rig count from the sale of three jackup rigs in the Middle East in early June.  The average margin per day decreased from approximately $16,350 to $15,000 due to the loss of contribution from some higher margin land rigs and the jackup sale, as well as incremental costs in Saudi Arabia and Mexico

Canada Drilling operations posted a seasonal increase with adjusted EBITDA of $7.3 million, up from $5.0 million in the second quarter.  Daily gross margin declined to $5,352 due primarily to the addition of lower-specification rigs as activity increased.

In Drilling Solutions, adjusted EBITDA of $16.1 million represents an increase of 9% from $14.8 million in the prior quarter.  The improved results were spread across the Tubular Services and Performance Software service lines.   During the quarter, this operation continued to make good progress on its post-acquisition Tesco integration. The Company expects all Drilling Solutions lines to contribute towards continued strong growth in the fourth quarter.  Nonetheless, given operational challenges in wellbore placement, Nabors now expects Drilling Solutions to close the year by generating adjusted EBITDA in the low $20 million range during the fourth quarter.

In the Rig Technologies segment, third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million was essentially flat with the second quarter, despite a significant decline in revenue. The segment benefited from a favorable revenue mix. Costs also improved due to ongoing capture of Tesco synergies.   

Capital Expenditures and Liquidity

During the quarter, the Company restructured its credit facilities to provide it with a $1.27 billion new revolving credit facility expiring in October 2023, while the existing revolver, which expires in July 2020, was amended to reduce commitments to $666 million. The new five-year facility incorporates enhanced credit protection for lenders including subsidiary guarantees and an additional covenant. The original facility is essentially unchanged except for the reduced amount.

Net debt increased by $167 million in the third quarter. This deficit was expected to be offset by a net payment from Saudi Aramco of $157 million in late September, which was not received until October 4, 2018.  The net payment related to the contribution in the third quarter of five rigs to SANAD from Nabors and one from Aramco.  The increase in net debt also resulted in part from semiannual interest payments on the debt and the premium incurred with the redemption of the 2019 notes in July.  In addition, the Company consumed some $60 million more than anticipated in working capital due mainly to a reduction in previously accrued payables largely consisting of incremental payments that are not expected to recur in the fourth quarter.  

Capital expenditures for the third quarter totaled $120 million. The Company anticipates total capital expenditures for 2018 to be approximately $500 million, which implies fourth quarter expenditures of $170 million. The majority of this capex is expected to occur late in the quarter with actual payments slipping into 2019.

William Restrepo, Nabors Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Our recently restructured credit facilities, following our equity issue in the second quarter, provide us with significant liquidity over the next five years, in an amount more in accordance with our potential requirements. At the beginning of the quarter, we redeemed the remaining $303 million of our 9.25% senior notes outstanding.  We now have no additional senior notes maturing until September 2020.  For the balance of 2018, we expect that operating results, limited interest expenses, low capex payments and the Aramco cash inflow should help us meet our target of stable net debt for the year, excluding the impact of our equity issuance last May.”

Mr. Petrello concluded, “As illustrated by its results, our U.S. Drilling business is unlocking the value held in its operations. We are optimistic that demand in this market will continue to strengthen, providing opportunities to employ additional upgraded assets.  Beyond the U.S., momentum is beginning to pick up, as shown by our rig deployments. We expect utilization of our global fleet to increase significantly over the next several quarters.   We continue to make steady progress on our initiatives to integrate selected services and implement rig automation.  This should drive continued growth in our Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies segments.”

About Nabors

Nabors  (NYSE: NBR) owns and operates one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleets and is a provider of offshore platform rigs in the United States and numerous international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, performance tools, and innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Leveraging our advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform our industry.

Forward-looking Statements

The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, of these factors, Nabors’ actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management’s estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release.  Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.  

Non-GAAP Disclaimer

This press release presents certain “non-GAAP” financial measures.  The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense, earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates, investment income (loss) and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is computed similarly, but also excludes depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) exclude certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Each of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss), and net debt, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors also use these measures as some of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and net debt to total debt, which are their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the tables at the end of this press release. 

Media ContactDennis A. Smith, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-8038 or William Conroy, Senior Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423.   To request investor materials, contact Nabors’ corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail at [email protected]

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

                     
   

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

   

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

                     

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2018

 

2017

                     

Revenues and other income:

                   

Operating revenues 

 

$  779,425

 

$  662,103

 

$  761,920

 

$ 2,275,539

 

$ 1,856,008

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

4

 

(1)

 

1

 

6

Investment income (loss)

 

(1,342)

 

373

 

(3,164)

 

(4,041)

 

208

Total revenues and other income

 

778,083

 

662,480

 

758,755

 

2,271,499

 

1,856,222

                     

Costs and other deductions:

                   

Direct costs

 

497,194

 

441,263

 

493,975

 

1,466,572

 

1,246,428

General and administrative expenses

 

66,813

 

65,010

 

67,823

 

209,207

 

192,114

Research and engineering

 

14,458

 

12,960

 

12,439

 

42,703

 

36,060

Depreciation and amortization

 

208,517

 

217,075

 

218,262

 

640,227

 

628,837

Interest expense

 

51,415

 

54,607

 

60,592

 

173,393

 

165,813

Other, net

 

22,907

 

5,559

 

77,601

 

114,597

 

29,173

Total costs and other deductions

 

861,304

 

796,474

 

930,692

 

2,646,699

 

2,298,425

                     

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

(83,221)

 

(133,994)

 

(171,937)

 

(375,200)

 

(442,203)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

10,489

 

(14,709)

 

23,278

 

57,312

 

(59,814)

                     

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

 

(93,710)

 

(119,285)

 

(195,215)

 

(432,512)

 

(382,389)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(13,933)

 

(27,134)

 

(584)

 

(14,592)

 

(43,077)

                     

Net income (loss)

 

(107,643)

 

(146,419)

 

(195,799)

 

(447,104)

 

(425,466)

     Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

(6,934)

 

(2,113)

 

(2,953)

 

(10,426)

 

(5,001)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors

 

$ (114,577)

 

$  (148,532)

 

$ (198,752)

 

$   (457,530)

 

$    (430,467)

Less: Preferred stock dividend

 

$     (4,313)

 

$                –

 

$     (3,680)

 

$       (7,993)

 

$                  –

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors common shareholders

 

$ (118,890)

 

$  (148,532)

 

$ (202,432)

 

$   (465,523)

 

$    (430,467)

                     

Amounts attributable to Nabors common shareholders:

                   

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$ (104,957)

 

$  (121,398)

 

$(201,848)

 

$   (450,931)

 

$   (387,390)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

(13,933)

 

(27,134)

 

(584)

 

(14,592)

 

(43,077)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors common shareholders

 

$ (118,890)

 

$  (148,532)

 

$(202,432)

 

$   (465,523)

 

$   (430,467)

                     

Earnings (losses) per share:

                   

   Basic from continuing operations

 

$       (0.31)

 

$       (0.42)

 

$       (0.61)

 

$         (1.39)

 

$         (1.35)

   Basic from discontinued operations

 

(0.04)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.05)

 

(0.16)

Total Basic

 

$       (0.35)

 

$       (0.52)

 

$       (0.61)

 

$         (1.44)

 

$         (1.51)

                     

   Diluted from continuing operations

 

$       (0.31)

 

$       (0.42)

 

$       (0.61)

 

$         (1.39)

 

$         (1.35)

   Diluted from discontinued operations

 

(0.04)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.05)

 

(0.16)

Total Diluted

 

$       (0.35)

 

$       (0.52)

 

$       (0.61)

 

$         (1.44)

 

$         (1.51)

                     
                     

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

                   

   Basic 

 

350,194

 

279,313

 

328,372

 

329,118

 

278,670

   Diluted 

 

350,194

 

279,313

 

328,372

 

329,118

 

278,670

                     
                     

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$  200,960

 

$  142,870

 

$  187,683

 

$    557,057

 

$    381,406

                     

Adjusted operating income (loss)

 

$    (7,557)

 

$  (74,205)

 

$  (30,579)

 

$    (83,170)

 

$  (247,431)

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

             
   

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

(In thousands)

 

2018

 

2018

 

2017

   

(Unaudited)

   

ASSETS

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and short-term investments

 

$         388,558

 

$    636,546

 

$       365,366

Accounts receivable, net

 

775,137

 

780,247

 

698,477

Assets held for sale

 

20,289

 

35,963

 

37,052

Other current assets

 

355,056

 

329,715

 

346,441

     Total current assets

 

1,539,040

 

1,782,471

 

1,447,336

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

5,608,948

 

5,709,895

 

6,109,565

Goodwill

 

172,976

 

172,817

 

173,226

Other long-term assets

 

639,583

 

635,105

 

671,857

     Total assets

 

$     7,960,547

 

$ 8,300,288

 

$    8,401,984

             

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

           

Current liabilities:

           

Current portion of debt

 

$                433

 

$           243

 

$               181

Other current liabilities

 

751,959

 

873,539

 

919,295

     Total current liabilities

 

752,392

 

873,782

 

919,476

Long-term debt

 

3,737,273

 

3,818,613

 

4,027,766

Other long-term liabilities

 

296,389

 

310,726

 

311,971

     Total liabilities

 

4,786,054

 

5,003,121

 

5,259,213

             

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary

 

210,665

 

208,519

 

203,998

             

Equity:

           

Shareholders’ equity

 

2,931,222

 

3,063,034

 

2,911,816

Noncontrolling interest

 

32,606

 

25,614

 

26,957

     Total equity

 

2,963,828

 

3,088,648

 

2,938,773

     Total liabilities and equity

 

$     7,960,547

 

$ 8,300,288

 

$    8,401,984

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT REPORTING

(Unaudited)

                     

The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:

   
                     
                     
   

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

   

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

                     

(In thousands, except rig activity)

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2018

 

2017

                     
                     

Operating revenues:

                   

U.S. Drilling

 

$ 273,996

 

$ 222,747

 

$ 264,395

 

$    779,393

 

$    572,025

Canada Drilling

 

26,645

 

18,073

 

17,442

 

75,974

 

63,002

International Drilling

 

377,125

 

374,106

 

377,986

 

1,123,956

 

1,092,667

Drilling Solutions

 

60,923

 

37,506

 

59,859

 

183,430

 

96,700

Rig Technologies (1)

 

63,641

 

50,032

 

81,321

 

209,631

 

155,293

Other reconciling items (2)

 

(22,905)

 

(40,361)

 

(39,083)

 

(96,845)

 

(123,679)

      Total operating revenues

 

$ 779,425

 

$ 662,103

 

$ 761,920

 

$ 2,275,539

 

$ 1,856,008

                     

Adjusted EBITDA: (3)

                   

U.S. Drilling

 

$   99,353

 

$   43,256

 

$   86,923

 

$    259,343

 

$    107,676

Canada Drilling

 

7,294

 

2,570

 

4,963

 

21,556

 

13,082

International Drilling

 

116,797

 

136,839

 

122,631

 

363,418

 

380,279

Drilling Solutions

 

16,145

 

9,761

 

14,765

 

45,638

 

20,330

Rig Technologies (1)

 

137

 

(7,938)

 

446

 

(8,101)

 

(15,142)

Other reconciling items (4)

 

(38,766)

 

(41,618)

 

(42,045)

 

(124,797)

 

(124,819)

      Total adjusted EBITDA

 

$ 200,960

 

$ 142,870

 

$ 187,683

 

$    557,057

 

$    381,406

                     

Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)

                   

U.S. Drilling

 

$     2,578

 

$ (53,536)

 

$ (13,107)

 

$     (30,275)

 

$  (172,797)

Canada Drilling

 

(1,895)

 

(7,494)

 

(4,608)

 

(7,095)

 

(16,519)

International Drilling

 

25,680

 

32,316

 

24,486

 

74,702

 

80,464

Drilling Solutions

 

9,506

 

5,864

 

7,546

 

25,773

 

8,658

Rig Technologies (1)

 

(4,141)

 

(10,535)

 

(3,433)

 

(20,550)

 

(23,706)

Other reconciling items (4)

 

(39,285)

 

(40,820)

 

(41,463)

 

(125,725)

 

(123,531)

      Total adjusted operating income (loss)

 

$    (7,557)

 

$ (74,205)

 

$ (30,579)

 

$     (83,170)

 

$  (247,431)

                     

Rig activity:

                   

Average Rigs Working: (6)

                   

U.S. Drilling

 

111.6

 

107.2

 

112.1

 

111.8

 

98.9

Canada Drilling

 

17.9

 

13.5

 

10.2

 

16.4

 

15.9

International Drilling

 

96.0

 

91.3

 

93.1

 

94.6

 

91.3

      Total average rigs working

 

225.5

 

212.0

 

215.4

 

222.8

 

206.1

   

(1)

Includes our oilfield equipment manufacturing, automated systems, and downhole tools.

   

(2)

Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions.

   

(3)

Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates, investment income (loss) and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes”.

   

(4)

Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses.

   

(5)

Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense, earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates, investment income (loss) and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes”.

   

(6)

Represents a measure of the average number of rigs operating during a given period.  For example, one rig operating 45 days during a quarter represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the quarter.  On an annual period, one rig operating 182.5 days represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the year.

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

(Unaudited)

                     
   

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

   

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

                     

(In thousands)

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2018

 

2017

                     

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$ 200,960

 

$  142,870

 

$  187,683

 

$  557,057

 

$  381,406

Depreciation and amortization 

 

(208,517)

 

(217,075)

 

(218,262)

 

(640,227)

 

(628,837)

Adjusted operating income (loss)

 

(7,557)

 

(74,205)

 

(30,579)

 

(83,170)

 

(247,431)

                     

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

4

 

(1)

 

1

 

6

Investment income (loss)

 

(1,342)

 

373

 

(3,164)

 

(4,041)

 

208

Interest expense

 

(51,415)

 

(54,607)

 

(60,592)

 

(173,393)

 

(165,813)

Other, net

 

(22,907)

 

(5,559)

 

(77,601)

 

(114,597)

 

(29,173)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$ (83,221)

 

$(133,994)

 

$(171,937)

 

$(375,200)

 

$(442,203)

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT

               
   

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2018

 

2018

 

2017

 
   

(Unaudited)

     
               
               
               

Current portion of debt

 

$                433

 

$           243

 

$               181

 

Long-term debt

 

3,737,273

 

3,818,613

 

4,027,766

 

     Total Debt

 

3,737,706

 

3,818,856

 

4,027,947

 

Less: Cash and short-term investments

 

388,558

 

636,546

 

365,366

 

     Net Debt

 

$     3,349,148

 

$ 3,182,310

 

$    3,662,581

 

 

SOURCE Nabors Industries Ltd.