Nabors Announces First Quarter 2019 Results

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") NBR today reported first quarter 2019 operating revenue of $800 million, compared to operating revenue of $782 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Net income from continuing operations attributable to Nabors common shareholders for the quarter was a loss of $122 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to a loss of $188 million, or $0.55 per share, in the prior quarter. Results for the fourth quarter of 2018 included net impairments and other charges of $52 million, or $0.15 per share after tax, and a separate non-cash income tax charge of $52 million, or $0.15 per share, related to the establishment of a reserve on our deferred tax asset in Canada.

Adjusted operating income for the Company was a narrowing loss of $13 million in the first quarter, compared to a loss of $25 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. First-quarter consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $197 million compared to $202 million in the previous quarter. An $11 million improvement in the U.S. market was offset by an $8 million reduction in International. Results in Latin America were affected by market-related and operational issues. These included the U.S. sanctions and turmoil in Venezuela, as well as an activity drop in Argentina driven by the recent reduction in regulated natural gas prices. In addition, the Canada rig count and margins fell as the normal seasonal peak was overwhelmed by the currently weak market. Finally, the two fewer calendar days in the first quarter translated into an unfavorable impact of $6 million in adjusted EBITDA for the global drilling and drilling solutions operations.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "Our U.S. Drilling segment continues to perform exceptionally well as illustrated by a 10% sequential increase in quarterly adjusted EBITDA on a 5% increase in revenue. This was principally due to improved pricing on a slightly higher rig count in our Lower 48 operations. Our current rig count in the Lower 48 stands at 115 rigs, four more than both our quarterly average and our exit rate for the first quarter. Dayrates for our high-specification rigs continue to exceed the mid-$20,000 level. We expect to see further improvement in this market throughout the year. During the quarter, our International segment hampered our consolidated results due to activity and operational issues in Latin America. We anticipate compensating for these unfavorable items during the second quarter with additional rigs and improved operational performance. Canada also faced headwinds as the current market weakness resulted in an atypical sequential reduction in what should be our peak seasonal quarter."

Mr. Petrello continued, "During the quarter, we achieved several milestones in our various automation and integration initiatives that should bolster results going forward. Most notable among these was the securing of multiple commercial jobs for our Navigator™ and ROCKit® Pilot directional drilling automation systems. Today the majority of these installations are operated remotely with no directional drillers at the rig site. We also are seeing increasing adoption of our automated tubular running technologies and our rotary steerable system is delivering good results in customer field trials. Additionally, we installed and commissioned our first drill floor robot on a semisubmersible rig in the North Sea and signed a contract for our first complete robotic drill floor automation system. This system is planned for installation on a North Sea platform around the end of the year."  

Consolidated and Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported a 10% sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA, to $125 million. The increase is attributable to improved results in the Lower 48 and Alaska operations. The average rig count in the Lower 48 increased slightly, as contracted deployments of upgraded rigs offset a minor decline in the number of legacy rigs operating, while nearly all of the Company's high-specification rigs remained under contract. The performance of these rigs, equipped with the Company's proprietary Rigtelligence® software, is receiving strong customer recognition as evidenced by Nabors' increasing share in the demanding unconventional market. This segment's rig count currently stands at a cyclical high of 123, with 115 of those working in the Lower 48. The Company still expects the Lower 48 rig count to increase to approximately 120 by year-end, as the remaining contracted rig upgrades deploy. 

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA decreased sequentially by 9%, to $86 million, primarily reflecting idled rigs and other operational issues in Latin America, mainly in Argentina and Venezuela. The two fewer calendar days in the first quarter accounted for $2.3 million of the sequential decrease. The quarterly average rig count increased by two to 90, primarily reflecting the full-quarter contribution from fourth-quarter rig deployments in Colombia and Saudi Arabia. The average margin per day decreased sequentially from approximately $13,500 to $12,600, reflecting costs associated with idled rigs, as well as the last of the pricing concessions granted on the rollover of a number of contracts in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Canada operations were adversely impacted by the industry-wide weak rig count in what would usually be the seasonally strongest quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $7.4 million was down from $9.5 million in the fourth quarter. Daily gross margin decreased sequentially to nearly $6,100. Although the quarterly average rig count declined sequentially from 18 to 16, Nabors has gained market share year over year.

In Drilling Solutions, adjusted EBITDA of $21.0 million was $2.0 million below the fourth quarter, with lower project-related revenue. The segment's drilling performance software revenue continued to strengthen with increased penetration of its automation systems. 

In the Rig Technologies segment, first quarter adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.3 million was approximately $1.0 million less than the fourth quarter. The results reflect improved positive results in Canrig, which were more than offset by costs related to the commercialization of the rotary steerable tool and higher expenses associated with the recently-signed contract for an integrated robotic drilling system.

Capital Expenditures and Liquidity

During the first quarter, net debt increased by $104 million in line with the Company's expectations. This increase includes $81 million in semi-annual interest payments on senior unsecured notes. In addition, operations in the first quarter tend to consume more cash as various annual expenses are incurred at the beginning of the year, including property and other taxes as well as the payment of annual incentive bonuses to employees. These outflows accounted for approximately $50 million in the first quarter. Capital expenditures for the quarter were $146 million. The full year capital expenditures are anticipated to be front-loaded as most of the U.S. Lower 48 rig upgrades are planned for the first half of the year. Nabors expects to reduce capital expenditures for the second quarter to approximately $100 million

William Restrepo, Nabors Chief Financial Officer, stated, "Cash flow consumption in the first quarter was near the top of the range of our internal expectations. The first quarter is normally burdened with significant beginning-of-year cash outlays, which will not repeat during the year. We remain committed to containing capital spending to approximately $400 million for the full year. We expect strong cash flow generation in the second quarter. Interest and dividend payments should decrease by approximately $100 million. In addition, our second quarter expectations are supported by the absence of the beginning-of-year cash outlays, the reduction in capex, improving operating results and a reduction in working capital. We maintain our net debt reduction target of $200 to $250 million during 2019." 

Mr. Petrello concluded, "We remain confident in our full-year targets for income, cash flow and a corresponding net debt reduction. In the U.S., our strategy of deploying high-specification intelligent rigs to the industry's most demanding customers is paying off in both utilization and rates. The second quarter should continue to deliver higher margins on higher rig count in the Lower 48 as we continue to deploy contracted rig upgrades.  International adjusted EBITDA should return to the $90 million mark. In our remaining segments other than Canada, we also expect improved adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter. Notwithstanding the uncertainty during the first half of this year, we anticipate further progress throughout 2019 with an acceleration in the second half of this year."

About Nabors

Nabors  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.  

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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), impairments and other charges 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 consolidated 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 mark.andrews@nabors.com

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended



March 31,


December 31,








(In thousands, except per share amounts)


2019


2018


2018








Revenues and other income:







Operating revenues 


$  799,640


$  734,194


$     782,080

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates


(5)


2


-

Investment income (loss)


9,677


465


(5,458)

Total revenues and other income


809,312


734,661


776,622








Costs and other deductions:







Direct costs


520,957


475,403


510,402

General and administrative expenses


68,167


74,571


56,615

Research and engineering


13,520


15,806


13,444

Depreciation and amortization


210,391


213,448


226,643

Interest expense


52,352


61,386


53,731

Other, net


17,502


14,089


59,381

Total costs and other deductions


882,889


854,703


920,216








Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes


(73,577)


(120,042)


(143,594)

Income tax expense (benefit)


29,799


23,545


21,957








Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax


(103,376)


(143,587)


(165,551)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax


(157)


(75)


(71)








Net income (loss)


(103,533)


(143,662)


(165,622)

     Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest


(14,176)


(539)


(17,796)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors


$ (117,709)


$  (144,201)


$    (183,418)

Less: Preferred stock dividend


$     (4,313)


$                -


$        (4,312)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors common shareholders


$ (122,022)


$  (144,201)


$    (187,730)








Amounts attributable to Nabors common shareholders:







Net income (loss) from continuing operations


$ (121,865)


$  (144,126)


$    (187,659)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations


(157)


(75)


(71)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors common shareholders


$ (122,022)


$  (144,201)


$    (187,730)








Earnings (losses) per share:







   Basic from continuing operations


$       (0.36)


$        (0.46)


$          (0.55)

   Basic from discontinued operations


-


-


-

Total Basic


$       (0.36)


$        (0.46)


$          (0.55)








   Diluted from continuing operations


$       (0.36)


$        (0.46)


$          (0.55)

   Diluted from discontinued operations


-


-


-

Total Diluted


$       (0.36)


$        (0.46)


$          (0.55)















Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:







   Basic 


350,764


308,788


350,236

   Diluted 


350,764


308,788


350,236















Adjusted EBITDA


$  196,996


$  168,414


$     201,619








Adjusted operating income (loss)


$  (13,395)


$   (45,034)


$      (25,024)

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS













March 31,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2019


2018



(Unaudited)

ASSETS





Current assets:





Cash and short-term investments


$    469,717


$     481,802

Accounts receivable, net


743,528


756,320

Assets held for sale


12,330


12,250

Other current assets


330,328


343,191

     Total current assets


1,555,903


1,593,563

Property, plant and equipment, net


5,399,514


5,467,870

Goodwill


184,104


183,914

Other long-term assets


634,163


608,597

     Total assets


$ 7,773,684


$  7,853,944






LIABILITIES AND EQUITY





Current liabilities:





Current portion of debt


$           850


$             561

Other current liabilities


723,961


831,516

     Total current liabilities


724,811


832,077

Long-term debt


3,677,580


3,585,884

Other long-term liabilities


311,331


280,796

     Total liabilities


4,713,722


4,698,757






Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary


409,923


404,861






Equity:





Shareholders' equity


2,586,335


2,700,850

Noncontrolling interest


63,704


49,476

     Total equity


2,650,039


2,750,326

     Total liabilities and equity


$ 7,773,684


$  7,853,944

 

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



March 31,


December 31,








(In thousands, except rig activity)


2019


2018


2018















Operating revenues:







U.S. Drilling


$  320,209


$  241,002


$     303,834

Canada Drilling


25,315


31,887


29,026

International Drilling


337,256


368,845


345,082

Drilling Solutions


65,422


62,648


66,812

Rig Technologies (1)


71,753


64,669


61,357

Other reconciling items (2)


(20,315)


(34,857)


(24,031)

      Total operating revenues


$  799,640


$  734,194


$     782,080








Adjusted EBITDA: (3)







U.S. Drilling


$  125,005


$    73,067


$     113,945

Canada Drilling


7,446


9,299


9,450

International Drilling


85,844


123,990


94,030

Drilling Solutions


21,046


14,728


23,025

Rig Technologies (1)


(2,296)


(8,684)


(1,274)

Other reconciling items (4)


(40,049)


(43,986)


(37,557)

      Total adjusted EBITDA


$  196,996


$   168,414


$     201,619








Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)







U.S. Drilling


$    24,683


$   (19,746)


$         8,977

Canada Drilling


(59)


(592)


929

International Drilling


(5,637)


24,536


(481)

Drilling Solutions


12,855


8,721


11,853

Rig Technologies (1)


(5,148)


(12,976)


(5,212)

Other reconciling items (4)


(40,089)


(44,977)


(41,090)

  Total adjusted operating income (loss)


$   (13,395)


$  (45,034)


$     (25,024)








Rig activity:







Average Rigs Working: (6)







U.S. Drilling


120.9


111.8


117.3

Canada Drilling


16.3


21.1


18.3

International Drilling


89.7


94.6


88.0

      Total average rigs working


226.9


227.5


223.6



(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



March 31,


December 31,








(In thousands)


2019


2018


2018








Adjusted EBITDA


$ 196,996


$  168,414


$     201,619

Depreciation and amortization 


(210,391)


(213,448)


(226,643)

Adjusted operating income (loss)


(13,395)


(45,034)


(25,024)








Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates


(5)


2


-

Investment income (loss)


9,677


465


(5,458)

Interest expense


(52,352)


(61,386)


(53,731)

Other, net


(17,502)


(14,089)


(59,381)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes


$ (73,577)


$ (120,042)


$    (143,594)

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT









March 31,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2019


2018



(Unaudited)
















Current portion of debt


$           850


$             561

Long-term debt


3,677,580


3,585,884

     Total Debt


3,678,430


3,586,445

Less: Cash and short-term investments


469,717


481,802

     Net Debt


$ 3,208,713


$   3,104,643

 

SOURCE Nabors Industries Ltd.

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