Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

  • H&P's North America Solutions segment exited the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 with 171 active rigs, up over 10% during the quarter
  • Quarterly North America Solutions operating income increased $30 million sequentially, while direct margins(1) increased $30 million to $114 million sequentially, as revenues increased by $68 million to $409 million and expenses increased by $38 million to $294 million
  • The Company reported a fiscal second quarter net loss of $(0.05) per diluted share; including select items(2) of $0.12 per diluted share
  • North America Solutions revenue per day increased approximately $1,500/day or 7% to $24,500/day on a sequential basis with additional increases expected
  • On March 2, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 27, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 13, 2022

 

TULSA, Okla.--()--Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported a net loss of $5 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, from operating revenues of $468 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of $51 million, or $(0.48) per diluted share, on revenues of $410 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The net losses per diluted share for the second and first quarters of fiscal year 2022 include $0.12 and $(0.03), respectively, of after-tax gains and losses comprised of select items(2). For the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, select items(2) were comprised of:

  • $0.13 of after-tax gains pertaining to non-cash fair market adjustments to our equity investments
  • $(0.01) of after-tax losses pertaining to losses on sale of assets

Net cash provided by operating activities was $23 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 compared to net cash used by operating activities of $4 million in the prior quarter.

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, "Just when the energy industry is beginning to normalize, another geopolitical event and its immediate and lasting ramifications provide a sharp reminder of how critical abundant, cost effective and secure energy is to sustaining the broader global economy. Given the industry's experience in recent years we are not at all surprised to find our customers remaining rational and disciplined with regards to their capital expenditures, even in the face of spiking commodity prices. Holding that line is something we believe is crucial to creating a healthy and sustainable industry over the longer-term.

"During the quarter our active North America Solutions rig count increased in line with expectations and exited the quarter at 171 rigs. The industry rig count increase in the March quarter continued to shrink the availability of super-spec rigs that have worked at some point in the last two years, compounding the pre-existing supply-demand constraints in the market. As we have previously noted, the value proposition H&P brings to its customers through technology-driven efficiency and wellbore quality combined with the current market dynamics is accelerating improvements in contract economics. Like our customers, we expect to have disciplined capex spending, consistent with current industry trends, and as a consequence, the underlying supply-demand tightness will likely persist. We believe these conditions could provide a pathway to achieve significant improvement in average spot contract revenues. Our ultimate aim is to generate returns more in line with the high-value drilling solutions we are providing to our customers.

"The outlook for international markets remains positive with additional developments and prospects progressing albeit it at a much slower pace than what we have experienced domestically. In South America, Argentina and Colombia remain areas of focus and we have begun to re-contract rigs located in those countries. In the Middle East, our strategy and opportunity set is a bit different. We started delivering the rigs we sold to ADNOC Drilling and are moving forward with the strong business alliance we established with them. We are also actively pursuing opportunities to export some of our idle super-spec capacity into that region. While we are optimistic about our strategy in the Middle East, we are also keenly aware that this is a long-term play and it will take time for opportunities to emerge and fully develop."

Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "While a company's financial position and cash flows are tested during a declining and weak market, its fiscal discipline is often tested during a recovering and strong market. At this time, we remain fully committed to a long-standing, fiscally sound and disciplined approach to capital allocation and hence we are not compelled to adjust our previously established capex budget range of $250 to $270 million for fiscal 2022.

"The economics for our spot contracts are improving and we expect similar improvements for our term contracts as they are renewed or move into the spot market in the coming quarters. As John alluded to, current contracting economics are moving our financial returns higher and the resulting cash generation will enhance our strong financial position furthering our ability to take advantage of various opportunities, including capital allocation to shareholders."

John Lindsay concluded, “We continue to be encouraged as the industry rebounds; however, we are reminded, particularly with elevated commodity prices, of the industry track record to add excessive capacity to the market and the longer-term negative consequences that could ultimately result from those actions if not carefully considered. The axiom, "Change is the only constant in life" keeps us mindful of the changing industry dynamics and the long-term challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I would also add that another constant at H&P has been the passion and innovative spirit of our hardworking employees, who continue to lead the way forward within our industry and partnering with our customers to create value for our shareholders."

Operating Segment Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022

North America Solutions:

This segment had operating income of $1.3 million compared to an operating loss of $28.9 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher activity levels and improving contract economics during the quarter, while the prior quarter was adversely impacted by an impairment for fair market adjustments for equipment held for sale and a restructuring charge. Absent the select item(2) impacts on the previous quarter, this segment's operating income improved by $27.8 million on a sequential basis.

Direct margins(1) increased by $30.0 million to $114.4 million as both revenues and expenses increased sequentially. Operating results were still negatively impacted by the costs associated with reactivating rigs; $14.2 million in the second fiscal quarter compared to $20.5 million in the previous quarter.

International Solutions:

This segment had an operating loss of $0.8 million compared to an operating income of $8.0 million during the previous quarter. The decrease in operating income related to a contractual dispute with a customer that benefited the first fiscal quarter by $16.4 million, partially offset by a $2.5 million impairment recognized in the prior quarter as well. Absent these select items(2) for the previous quarter, this segment's operating loss narrowed by $5.0 million on a sequential basis.

Direct margins(1) during the second fiscal quarter were $2.3 million compared to $13.0 million during the previous quarter. Excluding the aforementioned $16.4 million settlement during the first fiscal quarter, direct operating margins(1) increased by $5.6 million on a sequential basis. Current quarter results included a $2.4 million foreign currency loss primarily related to our South American operations compared to a $1.0 million foreign currency loss the previous quarter.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

This segment had operating income of $5.3 million compared to operating income of $5.5 million during the previous quarter. Direct margins(1) for the quarter were $8.3 million compared to $8.6 million in the prior quarter.

Operational Outlook for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022

North America Solutions:

  • We expect North America Solutions direct margins(1) to be between $150-$165 million, which includes approximately $5.5 million in estimated reactivation costs
  • We expect to exit the quarter at approximately 175 contracted rigs

International Solutions:

  • We expect International Solutions direct margins(1) to be between $(3)-$(1) million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses
  • International Solutions direct margins(1) are expected to be negatively impacted by costs incurred to move a rig from the U.S. as part of our Middle East hub strategy

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

  • We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins(1) to be between $7-$9 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2022

  • Gross capital expenditures are still 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 still expected to total approximately $45 million in fiscal year 2022.
  • Depreciation and amortization expenses are still expected to be approximately $405 million
  • Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2022 are still expected to be roughly $27 million
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2022 are now expected to be just over $180 million

Select Items Included in Net Income per Diluted Share

Second quarter of fiscal year 2022 net loss of $(0.05) per diluted share included $0.12 in after-tax gains comprised of the following:

  • $0.13 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
  • $(0.00) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges
  • $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to the sale of assets

First quarter of fiscal year 2022 net loss of $(0.48) per diluted share included $(0.03) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

  • $0.13 of after-tax gains related to a settlement of a previous contractual dispute with an international customer
  • $0.38 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
  • $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges
  • $(0.03) of after-tax losses related to the sale of assets
  • $(0.03) of non-cash after-tax losses for impairments related to fair market value adjustments to decommissioned rigs and equipment that are held for sale
  • $(0.47) of after-tax losses related to a debt make-whole premium and write-off of debt discount and issuance costs

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, 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 second quarter fiscal year 2022 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (877) 830-2596 for domestic callers or (785) 424-1744 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 strives to operate 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. As of March 31, 2022, H&P's fleet included 236 land rigs in the U.S., 28 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 our future financial position, operations outlook, business strategy, dividends, share repurchases, budgets, projected costs and plans, objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, financing and funding, spot contract economics, future supply-demand tightness, capex spending and outlook for international markets 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 publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

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 U.S. and other jurisdictions.

(1) Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements for a reconciliation of segment operating income(loss) to direct margin. Expected direct margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain item. There, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of expected direct margin to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

(2) Select items are considered non-GAAP metrics and are included as a supplemental disclosure as the Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future periods results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside of the Company's core business operations. See — Non-GAAP Measurements.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

2022

 

2021

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

OPERATING REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling services

$

465,370

 

 

$

407,534

 

 

$

294,026

 

 

$

872,904

 

 

$

538,807

 

Other

 

2,227

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

2,145

 

 

 

4,475

 

 

 

3,741

 

 

 

467,597

 

 

 

409,782

 

 

 

296,171

 

 

 

877,379

 

 

 

542,548

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization

 

339,759

 

 

 

299,652

 

 

 

230,313

 

 

 

639,411

 

 

 

429,002

 

Other operating expenses

 

1,181

 

 

 

1,182

 

 

 

1,274

 

 

 

2,363

 

 

 

2,636

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

102,937

 

 

 

100,437

 

 

 

106,417

 

 

 

203,374

 

 

 

213,278

 

Research and development

 

6,387

 

 

 

6,527

 

 

 

5,334

 

 

 

12,914

 

 

 

10,917

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

47,051

 

 

 

43,715

 

 

 

39,349

 

 

 

90,766

 

 

 

78,652

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

4,363

 

 

 

54,284

 

 

 

4,363

 

 

 

54,284

 

Restructuring charges

 

63

 

 

 

742

 

 

 

1,608

 

 

 

805

 

 

 

1,746

 

Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment

 

(6,448

)

 

 

(5,254

)

 

 

(3,748

)

 

 

(11,702

)

 

 

(5,939

)

Other (gain) loss on sale of assets

 

(716

)

 

 

1,029

 

 

 

22,263

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

12,118

 

 

 

490,214

 

 

 

452,393

 

 

 

457,094

 

 

 

942,607

 

 

 

796,694

 

OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

(22,617

)

 

 

(42,611

)

 

 

(160,923

)

 

 

(65,228

)

 

 

(254,146

)

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividend income

 

3,399

 

 

 

2,589

 

 

 

4,819

 

 

 

5,988

 

 

 

6,698

 

Interest expense

 

(4,390

)

 

 

(6,114

)

 

 

(5,759

)

 

 

(10,504

)

 

 

(11,898

)

Gain on investment securities

 

22,132

 

 

 

47,862

 

 

 

2,520

 

 

 

69,994

 

 

 

5,444

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

(60,083

)

 

 

 

 

 

(60,083

)

 

 

 

Other

 

(476

)

 

 

(542

)

 

 

(577

)

 

 

(1,018

)

 

 

(2,057

)

 

 

20,665

 

 

 

(16,288

)

 

 

1,003

 

 

 

4,377

 

 

 

(1,813

)

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

(1,952

)

 

 

(58,899

)

 

 

(159,920

)

 

 

(60,851

)

 

 

(255,959

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

2,672

 

 

 

(7,568

)

 

 

(36,624

)

 

 

(4,896

)

 

 

(54,739

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

(4,624

)

 

 

(51,331

)

 

 

(123,296

)

 

 

(55,955

)

 

 

(201,220

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

(352

)

 

 

(31

)

 

 

2,293

 

 

 

(383

)

 

 

9,786

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

(352

)

 

 

(31

)

 

 

2,293

 

 

 

(383

)

 

 

9,786

 

NET LOSS

$

(4,976

)

 

$

(51,362

)

 

$

(121,003

)

 

$

(56,338

)

 

$

(191,434

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.48

)

 

$

(1.15

)

 

$

(0.53

)

 

$

(1.87

)

Income from discontinued operations

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

 

 

$

0.09

 

Net loss

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.48

)

 

$

(1.13

)

 

$

(0.53

)

 

$

(1.78

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.48

)

 

$

(1.15

)

 

$

(0.53

)

 

$

(1.87

)

Income from discontinued operations

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

 

 

$

0.09

 

Net loss

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.48

)

 

$

(1.13

)

 

$

(0.53

)

 

$

(1.78

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

105,393

 

 

 

107,571

 

 

 

107,861

 

 

 

106,494

 

 

 

107,738

 

Diluted

 

105,393

 

 

 

107,571

 

 

 

107,861

 

 

 

106,494

 

 

 

107,738

 

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

March 31,

 

September 30,

(in thousands except share data and share amounts)

2022

 

2021

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

202,206

 

 

$

917,534

 

Short-term investments

 

148,377

 

 

 

198,700

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,490 and $2,068, respectively

 

329,572

 

 

 

228,894

 

Inventories of materials and supplies, net

 

83,588

 

 

 

84,057

 

Prepaid expenses and other, net

 

97,380

 

 

 

85,928

 

Assets held-for-sale

 

57,373

 

 

 

71,453

 

Total current assets

 

918,496

 

 

 

1,586,566

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

219,295

 

 

 

135,444

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

3,022,335

 

 

 

3,127,287

 

Other Noncurrent Assets:

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

45,653

 

 

 

45,653

 

Intangible assets, net

 

70,246

 

 

 

73,838

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

45,325

 

 

 

49,187

 

Other assets, net

 

13,000

 

 

 

16,153

 

Total other noncurrent assets

 

174,224

 

 

 

184,831

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

4,334,350

 

 

$

5,034,128

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

105,123

 

 

$

71,996

 

Dividends payable

 

26,697

 

 

 

27,332

 

Current portion of long-term debt, net

 

 

 

 

483,486

 

Accrued liabilities

 

245,778

 

 

 

283,492

 

Total current liabilities

 

377,598

 

 

 

866,306

 

 

 

 

 

Noncurrent Liabilities:

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net

 

541,969

 

 

 

541,997

 

Deferred income taxes

 

552,263

 

 

 

563,437

 

Other

 

125,754

 

 

 

147,757

 

Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations

 

2,356

 

 

 

2,013

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

1,222,342

 

 

 

1,255,204

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity:

 

 

 

Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 shares issued as of both March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, and 105,285,460 and 107,898,859 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively

 

11,222

 

 

 

11,222

 

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

514,771

 

 

 

529,903

 

Retained earnings

 

2,463,665

 

 

 

2,573,375

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(19,456

)

 

 

(20,244

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 6,937,405 shares and 4,324,006 shares as of March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively

 

(235,792

)

 

 

(181,638

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

2,734,410

 

 

 

2,912,618

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

4,334,350

$

5,034,128

 

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

Six Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2022

 

2021

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(56,338

)

 

$

(191,434

)

Adjustment for (income) loss from discontinued operations

 

383

 

 

 

(9,786

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

(55,955

)

 

 

(201,220

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

203,374

 

 

 

213,278

 

Asset impairment charge

 

4,363

 

 

 

54,284

 

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs

 

559

 

 

 

920

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

60,083

 

 

 

 

Provision for credit loss

 

669

 

 

 

(227

)

Provision for obsolete inventory

 

(761

)

 

 

423

 

Stock-based compensation

 

14,163

 

 

 

14,277

 

Gain on investment securities

 

(69,994

)

 

 

(5,444

)

Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment

 

(11,702

)

 

 

(5,939

)

Other loss on sale of assets

 

313

 

 

 

12,118

 

Deferred income tax benefit

 

(11,597

)

 

 

(46,068

)

Other

 

(3,526

)

 

 

3,646

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

(111,051

)

 

 

18,779

 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

 

18,938

 

 

 

58,827

 

Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations

 

(42

)

 

 

(25

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

18,896

 

 

 

58,802

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(104,482

)

 

 

(30,745

)

Other capital expenditures related to assets held-for-sale

 

(10,550

)

 

 

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

(68,565

)

 

 

(105,662

)

Purchase of long-term investments

 

(14,124

)

 

 

(1,069

)

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

 

117,456

 

 

 

63,742

 

Proceeds from asset sales

 

34,944

 

 

 

13,419

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(45,321

)

 

 

(60,315

)

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(54,007

)

 

 

(54,230

)

Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards

 

(5,503

)

 

 

(2,119

)

Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business

 

(250

)

 

 

(250

)

Payments for early extinguishment of long-term debt

 

(487,148

)

 

 

 

Make-whole premium payment

 

(56,421

)

 

 

 

Share repurchases

 

(76,999

)

 

 

 

Other

 

(587

)

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(680,915

)

 

 

(56,599

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(707,340

)

 

 

(58,112

)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

936,716

 

 

 

536,747

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

229,376

 

 

$

478,635

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

SEGMENT REPORTING

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

2022

 

2021

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

$

408,814

 

 

$

341,034

 

 

$

249,939

 

 

$

749,848

 

 

$

451,929

 

Direct operating expenses

 

294,397

 

 

 

256,568

 

 

 

185,841

 

 

 

550,965

 

 

 

343,150

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

95,817

 

 

 

93,621

 

 

 

99,917

 

 

 

189,438

 

 

 

200,241

 

Research and development

 

6,420

 

 

 

6,568

 

 

 

5,329

 

 

 

12,988

 

 

 

10,795

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

10,883

 

 

 

10,829

 

 

 

12,960

 

 

 

21,712

 

 

 

24,640

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

1,868

 

 

 

54,284

 

 

 

1,868

 

 

 

54,284

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

 

 

473

 

 

 

1,442

 

 

 

473

 

 

 

1,581

 

Segment operating income (loss)

$

1,297

 

 

$

(28,893

)

 

$

(109,834

)

 

$

(27,596

)

 

$

(182,762

)

Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2

 

114,417

 

 

 

84,466

 

 

 

64,098

 

 

 

198,883

 

 

 

108,779

 

Revenue days3

 

14,752

 

 

 

12,946

 

 

 

9,454

 

 

 

27,698

 

 

 

16,916

 

Average active rigs4

 

164

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

93

 

Number of active rigs at the end of period5

 

171

 

 

 

154

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

109

 

Number of available rigs at the end of period

 

236

 

 

 

236

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

236

 

 

 

242

 

Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses

 

46,664

 

 

 

43,129

 

 

 

27,290

 

 

 

89,793

 

 

 

46,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

27,422

 

 

 

37,159

 

 

 

14,813

 

 

 

64,581

 

 

 

25,331

 

Direct operating expenses

 

25,171

 

 

 

24,131

 

 

 

16,718

 

 

 

49,302

 

 

 

34,241

 

Depreciation

 

1,049

 

 

 

755

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

1,804

 

 

 

788

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

2,050

 

 

 

1,729

 

 

 

1,138

 

 

 

3,779

 

 

 

2,117

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

2,495

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,495

 

 

 

 

Segment operating income (loss)

$

(848

)

 

$

8,049

 

 

$

(3,458

)

 

$

7,201

 

 

$

(11,815

)

Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2

 

2,251

 

 

 

13,028

 

 

 

(1,905

)

 

 

15,279

 

 

 

(8,910

)

Revenue days3

 

636

 

 

 

647

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

1,283

 

 

 

741

 

Average active rigs4

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

4

 

Number of active rigs at the end of period5

 

6

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

5

 

Number of available rigs at the end of period

 

28

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

32

 

Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses

 

1,226

 

 

 

1,443

 

 

 

1,613

 

 

 

2,669

 

 

 

4,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

$

29,147

 

 

$

29,314

 

 

$

29,274

 

 

 

58,461

 

 

 

61,547

 

Direct operating expenses

 

20,884

 

 

 

20,711

 

 

 

23,069

 

 

 

41,595

 

 

 

49,325

 

Depreciation

 

2,401

 

 

 

2,380

 

 

 

2,593

 

 

 

4,781

 

 

 

5,199

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

584

 

 

 

757

 

 

 

634

 

 

 

1,341

 

 

 

1,303

 

Segment operating income

$

5,278

 

 

$

5,466

 

 

$

2,978

 

 

$

10,744

 

 

$

5,720

 

Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2

 

8,263

 

 

 

8,603

 

 

 

6,205

 

 

 

16,866

 

 

 

12,222

 

Revenue days3

 

360

 

 

 

368

 

 

 

360

 

 

 

728

 

 

 

820

 

Average active rigs4

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

5

 

Number of active rigs at the end of period5

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Number of available rigs at the end of period

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses

 

5,809

 

 

 

6,075

 

 

 

5,193

 

 

 

11,884

 

 

 

13,061

 

1)

These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.

2)

Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.

3)

Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.

4)

Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e. 90 days).

5)

Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.

Segment reconciliation amounts were as follows:

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

International
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf
of Mexico

 

Other

 

Eliminations

 

Total

Operating revenue

$

408,814

 

$

29,147

 

$

27,422

 

$

2,214

 

$

 

 

$

467,597

Intersegment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,204

 

 

(13,204

)

 

 

Total operating revenue

$

408,814

 

$

29,147

 

$

27,422

 

$

15,418

 

$

(13,204

)

 

$

467,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct operating expenses

$

285,596

 

$

19,149

 

$

25,030

 

$

11,165

 

$

 

 

$

340,940

Intersegment

 

8,801

 

 

1,735

 

 

141

 

 

43

 

 

(10,720

)

 

 

Total drilling services & other operating expenses

$

294,397

 

$

20,884

 

$

25,171

 

$

11,208

 

$

(10,720

)

 

$

340,940

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

International
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf
of Mexico

 

Other

 

Eliminations

 

Total

Operating revenue

$

749,848

 

$

58,461

 

$

64,581

 

$

4,489

 

$

 

 

$

877,379

Intersegment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,852

 

 

(26,852

)

 

 

Total operating revenue

$

749,848

 

$

58,461

 

$

64,581

 

$

31,341

 

$

(26,852

)

 

$

877,379

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct operating expenses

$

532,322

 

$

37,946

 

$

49,045

 

$

22,461

 

$

 

 

$

641,774

Intersegment

 

18,643

 

 

3,649

 

 

257

 

 

67

 

 

(22,616

)

 

 

Total drilling services & other operating expenses

$

550,965

 

$

41,595

 

$

49,302

 

$

22,528

 

$

(22,616

)

 

$

641,774

The following table reconciles segment operating income (loss) per the information above to loss from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

(in thousands)

2022

 

2021

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

Operating income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Solutions

$

1,297

$

(28,893

)

$

(109,834

)

$

(27,596

)

$

(182,762

)

International Solutions

 

(848

)

 

 

8,049

 

 

 

(3,458

)

 

 

7,201

 

 

 

(11,815

)

Offshore Gulf of Mexico

 

5,278

 

 

 

5,466

 

 

 

2,978

 

 

 

10,744

 

 

 

5,720

 

Other

 

3,167

 

 

 

3,929

 

 

 

(1,072

)

 

 

7,096

 

 

 

3,039

 

Eliminations

 

(2,031

)

 

 

(1,282

)

 

 

(3,433

)

 

 

(3,313

)

 

 

(5,559

)

Segment operating income (loss)

$

6,863

$

(12,731

)

$

(114,819

)

$

(5,868

)

$

(191,377

)

Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment

 

6,448

 

 

 

5,254

 

 

 

3,748

 

 

 

11,702

 

 

 

5,939

 

Other gain (loss) on sale of assets

 

716

 

 

 

(1,029

)

 

 

(22,263

)

 

 

(313

)

 

 

(12,118

)

Corporate selling, general and administrative costs, corporate depreciation, and corporate restructuring charges

 

(36,644

)

 

 

(34,105

)

 

 

(27,589

)

 

 

(70,749

)

 

 

(56,590

)

Operating loss from continuing operations

$

(22,617

)

$

(42,611

)

 

$

(160,923

)

$

(65,228

)

 

$

(254,146

)

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividend income

 

3,399

 

 

 

2,589

 

 

 

4,819

 

 

 

5,988

 

 

 

6,698

 

Interest expense

 

(4,390

)

 

 

(6,114

)

 

 

(5,759

)

 

 

(10,504

)

 

 

(11,898

)

Gain on investment securities

 

22,132

 

 

 

47,862

 

 

 

2,520

 

 

 

69,994

 

 

 

5,444

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

(60,083

)

 

 

 

 

 

(60,083

)

 

 

 

Other

 

(476

)

 

 

(542

)

 

 

(577

)

 

 

(1,018

)

 

 

(2,057

)

Total unallocated amounts

 

20,665

 

 

 

(16,288

)

 

 

1,003

 

 

 

4,377

 

 

 

(1,813

)

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

$

(1,952

)

 

$

(58,899

)

 

$

(159,920

)

$

(60,851

)

$

(255,959

)

SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Unaudited

U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS

 

 

April 27,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Q2FY22

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

 

Average

U.S. Land Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Contract Rigs

104

 

103

 

85

 

95

Spot Contract Rigs

69

 

68

 

69

 

69

Total Contracted Rigs

173

 

171

 

154

 

164

Idle or Other Rigs

63

 

65

 

82

 

72

Total Marketable Fleet

236

 

236

 

236

 

236

H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS

Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*)

(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 3/31/22)

 

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Q1

 

Q2

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Q1

Segment

FY22

 

FY22

 

FY23

 

FY23

 

FY23

 

FY23

 

FY24

U.S. Land Operations

103.0

 

91.1

 

40.9

 

17.7

 

11.7

 

9.4

 

6.0

International Land Operations

3.9

 

6.0

 

6.0

 

6.0

 

4.8

 

4.0

 

4.0

Offshore Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

106.9

97.1

46.9

23.7

16.5

13.4

 

10.0

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

Non-GAAP Measurements

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

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in thousands, except per share data)

Pretax

 

Tax

 

Net

 

EPS

Net loss (GAAP basis)

 

 

 

 

$

(4,976

)

 

$

(0.05

)

(-) Fair market adjustments to equity investments

$

22,308

 

 

$

8,483

 

 

 

13,825

 

 

 

0.13

 

(-) Restructuring charges

 

(63

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(53

)

 

 

 

(-) Loss related to the sale of equipment

 

(1,353

)

 

 

(205

)

 

 

(1,148

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Adjusted net loss (Non-GAAP)

 

 

 

 

$

(17,600

)

 

$

(0.17

)

 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

(in thousands, except per share data)

Pretax

 

Tax

 

Net

 

EPS

Net loss (GAAP basis)

 

 

 

 

$

(51,362

)

 

$

(0.48

)

(-) Fair market adjustments to equity investments

$

47,931

 

 

$

7,223

 

 

 

40,708

 

 

 

0.38

 

(-) Settlement of a previous contractual dispute with an international customer

 

16,381

 

 

 

2,469

 

 

 

13,912

 

 

 

0.13

 

(-) Restructuring charges

 

(742

)

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(630

)

 

 

(0.01

)

(-) Loss related to the sale of equipment

 

(3,391

)

 

 

(511

)

 

 

(2,880

)

 

 

(0.03

)

(-) Impairment for fair market value adjustments to equipment held for sale

 

(4,363

)

 

 

(658

)

 

 

(3,705

)

 

 

(0.03

)

(-) Debt make whole premium and write-off of debt discount and issuance costs

 

(60,083

)

 

 

(9,054

)

 

 

(51,029

)

 

 

(0.47

)

Adjusted net loss (Non-GAAP)

 

 

 

 

$

(47,738

)

 

$

(0.45

)

(**)Select items and adjusted net loss are considered non-GAAP metrics. 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.

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF DIRECT MARGIN

Direct margin is considered a non-GAAP metric. We define "direct margin" as operating revenues less direct operating expenses. Direct margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. Direct margin is not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures.

The following table reconciles direct margin to segment operating income (loss), which we believe is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP that is most directly comparable to direct margin.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf of
Mexico

 

International
Solutions

Segment operating income (loss)

$

1,297

 

$

5,278

 

$

(848

)

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

95,817

 

 

2,401

 

 

1,049

 

Research and development

 

6,420

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

10,883

 

 

584

 

 

2,050

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)

$

114,417

 

$

8,263

 

$

2,251

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf of
Mexico

 

International
Solutions

Segment operating income (loss)

$

(28,893

)

 

$

5,466

 

$

8,049

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

93,621

 

 

 

2,380

 

 

755

Research and development

 

6,568

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

10,829

 

 

 

757

 

 

1,729

Asset impairment charge

 

1,868

 

 

 

 

 

2,495

Restructuring charges

 

473

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)

$

84,466

 

 

$

8,603

 

$

13,028

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf of
Mexico

 

International
Solutions

Segment operating income (loss)

$

(109,834

)

 

$

2,978

 

$

(3,458

)

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

99,917

 

 

 

2,593

 

 

415

 

Research and development

 

5,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

12,960

 

 

 

634

 

 

1,138

 

Asset impairment charge

 

54,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

1,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)

$

64,098

 

 

$

6,205

 

$

(1,905

)

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf of
Mexico

 

International
Solutions

Segment operating income (loss)

$

(27,596

)

 

$

10,744

 

$

7,201

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

189,438

 

 

 

4,781

 

 

1,804

Research and development

 

12,988

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

21,712

 

 

 

1,341

 

 

3,779

Asset impairment charge

 

1,868

 

 

 

 

 

2,495

Restructuring charges

 

473

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)

$

198,883

 

 

$

16,866

 

$

15,279

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2021

(in thousands)

North America
Solutions

 

Offshore Gulf of
Mexico

 

International
Solutions

Segment operating income (loss)

$

(182,762

)

 

$

5,720

 

$

(11,815

)

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

200,241

 

 

 

5,199

 

 

788

 

Research and development

 

10,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

24,640

 

 

 

1,303

 

 

2,117

 

Asset impairment charge

 

54,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

1,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct margin (Non-GAAP)

$

108,779

 

 

$

12,222

 

$

(8,910

)

 

Contacts

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

Contacts

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