Weatherford Reports Second Quarter Results

20 Jul 2010
$0.11 per diluted share, before exit and restructuring charges and fair value adjustment to put option

 

GENEVA, July 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE: WFT) today reported second quarter 2010 income of $80 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, excluding an after tax loss of $0.15 per diluted share. The excluded after tax loss was comprised of an $82 million non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the put option issued in connection with the TNK-BP acquisition and $24 million, net of tax, for severance and investigation costs. Second quarter diluted earnings per share reflect an increase of ten percent over the second quarter of 2009 diluted earnings per share of $0.10, before severance and investigation costs.

 

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Second quarter revenues were $2,438 million, or 22 percent higher than the same period last year, and four percent higher than the prior quarter. Segment operating income of $308 million improved 14 percent year-over-year and 16 percent sequentially. International revenues were up seven percent versus the year ago quarter and five percent versus the prior quarter. Eastern Hemisphere revenues carried the international growth rate, increasing 16 percent versus the year ago quarter and nine percent versus the prior quarter, while Latin America revenue fell 12% compared to the year ago quarter and four percent sequentially due to lower project activity in Mexico. North America revenue increased 61 percent versus the year ago quarter and grew three percent versus the prior quarter. Stronger performance in the U.S. land market more than offset Canada's traditional seasonal decline and one month of severely reduced activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sequentially, the company's second quarter diluted earnings per share, before charges, were $0.04 higher than the first quarter of 2010 diluted earnings per share of $0.07, before severance, investigation costs and fair value adjustment for the put option.

Weatherford Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Duroc-Danner commented, "The second quarter was progress with the United States and Russia singled out as the highest performers. The outlook for North America appears constructive. Client feedback leads us to believe that operators are planning to accelerate activity in international markets."

North America

Revenues for the quarter were $921 million, which is a 61 percent increase over the same quarter in the prior year. Revenues were up three percent sequentially, which is the first sequential increase for the second quarter in North America since 2005.

Operating income was $129 million compared to break-even operating results for the second quarter of 2009 and was up $17 million sequentially. The current quarter's margins improved 140 basis points to 14.0%.

Middle East/North Africa/Asia

Second quarter revenues of $601 million were one percent higher than the second quarter of 2009 and six percent higher than the prior quarter. On a sequential basis, strong performances in Iraq and China were partially offset by weakness in Saudi Arabia and Libya.

The current quarter's operating income of $78 million decreased 37 percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and decreased six percent compared to the prior quarter.

Europe/West Africa/FSU

Second quarter revenues of $506 million were 39 percent higher than the second quarter of 2009 and 11 percent higher than the prior quarter. The year-over-year increase was largely due to our acquisition of TNK-BP's oilfield service business in the third quarter of 2009. All product lines showed sequential growth.

The current quarter's operating income of $63 million was flat compared to the same quarter in the prior year and increased 63 percent sequentially.

Latin America

Second quarter revenues of $410 million were 12 percent lower than the second quarter of 2009 and four percent lower than the prior quarter. Consistent with the prior quarter, Mexico was the largest contributor to the sequential decline in revenue due to a decrease in volumes of project-based work.

The current quarter's operating income of $38 million declined 56 percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and increased 22 percent compared to the prior quarter.

Reclassifications and Non-GAAP

Non-GAAP performance measures and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures have been provided for meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods.

Conference Call

The company will host a conference call with financial analysts to discuss the 2010 second quarter results on July 20, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. (CDT). The company invites investors to listen to a play back of the conference call at the company's website, http://www.weatherford.com/ in the "investor relations" section.

Weatherford is a Swiss-based, multi-national oilfield service company. It is one of the largest global providers of innovative mechanical solutions, technology and services for the drilling and production sectors of the oil and gas industry. Weatherford operates in over 100 countries and employs over 53,000 people worldwide.

    Contact:      Andrew P. Becnel                +41.22.816.1502
                  Chief Financial Officer

    Contact:      Karen David-Green               +1.713.693.2530
                   Vice President - Investor
                   Relations


This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning, among other things, Weatherford's prospects for its operations which are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks and uncertainties, which are more fully described in Weatherford International Ltd.'s reports and registration statements filed with the SEC, include the impact of oil and natural gas prices and worldwide economic conditions on drilling activity, the outcome of pending government investigations, the demand for and pricing of Weatherford's products and services, domestic and international economic and regulatory conditions and changes in tax and other laws affecting our business. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated.

                               Weatherford International Ltd.
                        Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
                                        (Unaudited)
                            (In 000s, Except Per Share Amounts)


                                                  Three Months
                                                 Ended June 30,
                                                 --------------
                                                2010           2009
                                                ----           ----


    Net Revenues:
        North America                       $921,443       $571,415
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia        600,777        592,908
        Europe/West Africa/FSU               505,774        364,968
        Latin America                        410,277        465,541
                                           2,438,271      1,994,832
                                           ---------      ---------

    Operating Income (Expense):
        North America                        129,361           (709)
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia         78,009        123,553
        Europe/West Africa/FSU                62,834         62,614
        Latin America                         37,984         85,759
        Research and Development             (53,530)       (46,113)
        Corporate Expenses                   (42,732)       (40,834)
        Revaluation of Contingent
         Consideration                       (81,753)             -
        Exit and Restructuring               (27,309)       (30,905)
                                             -------        -------
                                             102,864        153,365

    Other Income (Expense):
        Interest Expense, Net                (95,719)       (93,498)
        Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar          -              -
        Other, Net                           (14,186)        (3,871)
                                             -------         ------

    Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes         (7,041)        55,996

    Benefit (Provision) for Income
     Taxes:
      Provision for Operations               (19,095)        (8,829)
      Benefit from Devaluation of
       Venezuelan Bolivar                          -              -
      Benefit from Exit and Restructuring      2,888          3,388
                                               -----          -----
                                             (16,207)        (5,441)

    Net Income (Loss)                        (23,248)        50,555
    Net Income Attributable to
     Noncontrolling Interest                  (3,316)        (8,574)
                                              ------         ------
    Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     Weatherford                            $(26,564)       $41,981
                                            ========        =======


    Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to Weatherford:
      Basic                                   $(0.04)         $0.06
      Diluted                                 $(0.04)         $0.06

    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
      Basic                                  743,209        700,424
      Diluted                                743,209        709,412




                                                    Six Months
                                                  Ended June 30,
                                                  --------------
                                                 2010            2009
                                                 ----            ----


    Net Revenues:
        North America                      $1,811,987      $1,408,768
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia       1,165,756       1,174,854
        Europe/West Africa/FSU                960,475         733,811
        Latin America                         838,301         933,540
                                            4,776,519       4,250,973
                                            ---------       ---------

    Operating Income (Expense):
        North America                         241,688         122,327
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia         160,805         257,579
        Europe/West Africa/FSU                101,362         137,557
        Latin America                          69,063         177,976
        Research and Development             (102,387)        (95,134)
        Corporate Expenses                    (89,852)        (80,433)
        Revaluation of Contingent
         Consideration                        (89,563)              -
        Exit and Restructuring                (71,341)        (55,782)
                                              -------         -------
                                              219,775         464,090

    Other Income (Expense):
        Interest Expense, Net                (191,058)       (184,561)
        Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar     (63,859)              -
        Other, Net                            (23,404)        (17,410)
                                              -------         -------

    Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes         (58,546)        262,119

    Benefit (Provision) for Income
     Taxes:
      Provision for Operations                (29,980)        (44,633)
      Benefit from Devaluation of
       Venezuelan Bolivar                      23,973               -
      Benefit from Exit and Restructuring       5,331           6,729
                                                -----           -----
                                                 (676)        (37,904)

    Net Income (Loss)                         (59,222)        224,215
    Net Income Attributable to
     Noncontrolling Interest                   (7,351)        (17,432)
                                               ------         -------
    Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     Weatherford                             $(66,573)       $206,783
                                             ========        ========


    Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to Weatherford:
      Basic                                    $(0.09)          $0.30
      Diluted                                  $(0.09)          $0.29

    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
      Basic                                   740,537         699,375
      Diluted                                 740,537         706,024


                                    Weatherford International Ltd.
                                Selected Income Statement Information
                                             (Unaudited)
                                              (In 000s)


                                                    Three Months
                                                       Ended
                                                       -----
                                       6/30/2010      3/31/2010  12/31/2009
                                       ---------      ---------  ----------

    Net Revenues:
        North America                   $921,443       $890,544    $736,443
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia    600,777        564,979     593,154
        Europe/West Africa/FSU           505,774        454,701     478,259
        Latin America                    410,277        428,024     618,225
                                      $2,438,271     $2,338,248  $2,426,081
                                      ==========     ==========  ==========

    Operating Income (Expense):
        North America                   $129,361       $112,327     $41,625
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia     78,009         82,796      82,452
        Europe/West Africa/FSU            62,834         38,528      48,893
        Latin America                     37,984         31,079      49,271
        Research and Development         (53,530)       (48,857)    (50,216)
        Corporate Expenses               (42,732)       (47,120)    (48,990)
        Revaluation of Contingent
         Consideration                   (81,753)        (7,810)     (6,295)
        Exit and Restructuring           (27,309)       (44,032)    (26,897)
                                        $102,864       $116,911     $89,843
                                        ========       ========     =======


                                                Three Months
                                                    Ended
                                                    -----
                                           9/30/2009        6/30/2009
                                           ---------        ---------

    Net Revenues:
        North America                       $620,496         $571,415
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia        600,110          592,908
        Europe/West Africa/FSU               404,390          364,968
        Latin America                        524,883          465,541
                                          $2,149,879       $1,994,832
                                          ==========       ==========

    Operating Income (Expense):
        North America                        $33,259            $(709)
        Middle East/North Africa/Asia        101,943          123,553
        Europe/West Africa/FSU                44,468           62,614
        Latin America                         54,343           85,759
        Research and Development             (49,300)         (46,113)
        Corporate Expenses                   (44,272)         (40,834)
        Revaluation of Contingent
         Consideration                        27,368                -
        Exit and Restructuring               (17,887)         (30,905)
                                            $149,922         $153,365
                                            ========         ========


                                    Supplemental Information
                                          (Unaudited)
                                           (In 000s)


                                                   Three Months
                                                      Ended
                                     6/30/2010     3/31/2010      12/31/2009
                                     ---------     ---------      ----------

    Depreciation and Amortization:
      North America                    $81,040       $80,660         $83,658
      Middle East/North Africa/Asia     75,139        72,290          72,739
      Europe/West Africa/FSU            52,058        48,958          50,376
      Latin America                     44,753        42,479          42,751
      Research and Development           2,324         2,224           1,980
      Corporate                          2,943         2,781           2,197
                                         -----         -----           -----
                                      $258,257      $249,392        $253,701
                                      ========      ========        ========


                                          Three Months
                                             Ended
                                    9/30/2009     6/30/2009
                                    ---------     ---------

    Depreciation and Amortization:
      North America                   $79,737       $77,253
      Middle East/North Africa/
       Asia                            65,771        60,921
      Europe/West Africa/FSU           44,864        35,190
      Latin America                    43,403        35,971
      Research and Development          1,940         2,017
      Corporate                         2,194         2,341
                                        -----         -----
                                     $237,909      $213,693
                                     ========      ========


    We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted
     accounting principles (GAAP).  However, Weatherford's management
     believes that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios may
     provide users of this financial information additional meaningful
     comparisons between current results and results in prior operating
     periods.   One such non-GAAP financial measure we may present from
     time to time is operating income or income from continuing operations
     excluding certain charges or amounts.  This adjusted income amount is
     not a measure of financial performance under GAAP.  Accordingly, it
     should not be considered as a substitute for operating income, net
     income or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP.  See
     the table below for supplemental financial data and corresponding
     reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended
     June 30, 2010, March 31, 2010, and June 30, 2009 and for the six
     months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009.  Non-GAAP financial
     measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative
     for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.



                          Weatherford International Ltd.
               Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
                                     (Unaudited)
                         (In 000s, Except Per Share Data)


                                            Three Months Ended
                                            ------------------
                                June 30,        March 31,       June 30,
                                  2010            2010            2009
                                  ----            ----            ----

    Operating Income:
      GAAP Operating Income     $102,864        $116,911        $153,365
        Exit and Restructuring    27,309          44,032          30,905
        Revaluation of
         Contingent
         Consideration            81,753           7,810               -
                                  ------           -----             ---
      Non-GAAP Operating
       Income                   $211,926        $168,753        $184,270
                                ========        ========        ========


    Benefit (Provision) for
     Income Taxes:
      GAAP Benefit
       (Provision) for Income
       Taxes                    $(16,207)        $15,531         $(5,441)
        Devaluation of
         Venezuelan Bolivar            -         (23,973)              -
        Exit and Restructuring    (2,888)         (2,443)         (3,388)
                                  ------          ------          ------
      Non-GAAP Benefit
       (Provision) for Income
       Taxes                    $(19,095)       $(10,885)        $(8,829)
                                ========        ========         =======



    Net Income (Loss)
     Attributable to
     Weatherford:
      GAAP Net Income (Loss)    $(26,564)       $(40,009)        $41,981
        Total Charges, net of
         tax                     106,174  (a)     89,285  (b)     27,517  (c)
                                 -------          ------          ------
      Non-GAAP Net Income        $79,610         $49,276         $69,498
                                 =======         =======         =======



    Diluted Earnings (Loss)
     Per Share Attributable
     to Weatherford:
      GAAP Diluted Earnings
       (Loss) per Share           $(0.04)         $(0.05)          $0.06
        Total Charges, net of
         tax                        0.15  (a)       0.12  (b)       0.04  (c)
                                    ----            ----            ----
      Non-GAAP Diluted
       Earnings per Share          $0.11           $0.07           $0.10
                                   =====           =====           =====





                                                     Six Months Ended
                                                     ----------------
                                                 June 30,       June 30,
                                                   2010           2009
                                                   ----           ----

    Operating Income:
      GAAP Operating Income                      $219,775       $464,090
        Exit and Restructuring                     71,341         55,782
        Revaluation of Contingent Consideration    89,563              -
                                                   ------            ---
      Non-GAAP Operating Income                  $380,679       $519,872
                                                 ========       ========


    Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:
      GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income
       Taxes                                        $(676)      $(37,904)
        Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar         (23,973)             -
        Exit and Restructuring                     (5,331)        (6,729)
                                                   ------         ------
      Non-GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income
       Taxes                                     $(29,980)      $(44,633)
                                                 ========       ========



    Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     Weatherford:
      GAAP Net Income (Loss)                     $(66,573)      $206,783
        Total Charges, net of tax                 195,459         49,053  (d)
                                                  -------         ------
      Non-GAAP Net Income                        $128,886       $255,836
                                                 ========       ========



    Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to Weatherford:
      GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share       $(0.09)         $0.29
        Total Charges, net of tax                    0.26           0.07  (d)
                                                     ----           ----
      Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share           $0.17          $0.36
                                                    =====          =====




        Note (a):  This amount is comprised of an $82 million charge for the
        revaluation of contingent consideration included as part of our
        acquisition of the Oilfield Services Division ("OFS") of
        TNK-BP.  We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-
        going investigations by the U.S. government and severance charges
        associated with the Company's restructuring
        activities.

        Note (b):  This amount is primarily comprised of a $38 million
        charge, net of tax, related to our supplemental executive retirement
        plan that was frozen on March 31, 2010 and a $40
        million charge, net of tax, related to the devaluation of the
        Venezuelan Bolivar.  In addition, we incurred a charge of $8 million
        for the revaluation of contingent consideration included as
        part of our OFS acquisition.  We also incurred investigation costs in
        connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and
        severance charges and facility closure costs
        associated with the Company's restructuring activities.

        Note (c): This amount represents investigation costs incurred in
        connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and
        costs related to the Company's withdrawal from
        sanctioned countries.  Also included are severance charges associated
        with the Company's reorganization activities.

        Note (d): This amount represents investigation costs incurred in
        connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and
        costs related to the Company's withdrawal from
        sanctioned countries.  Also included are severance charges associated
        with the Company's reorganization activities.


                         Weatherford International Ltd.
                      Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
                                   (Unaudited)
                                    (In 000s)



                                                      June 30,    December 31,
                                                        2010          2009
                                                        ----          ----

    Current Assets:
        Cash and Cash Equivalents                       $222,783    $252,519
        Accounts Receivable, Net                       2,471,078   2,504,876
        Inventories                                    2,371,489   2,239,762
        Other Current Assets                           1,253,261   1,143,449
                                                       6,318,611   6,140,606
                                                       ---------   ---------

    Long-Term Assets:
        Property, Plant and Equipment, Net             6,774,500   6,991,579
        Goodwill                                       4,128,966   4,156,105
        Other Intangibles, Net                           749,654     778,786
        Equity Investments                               539,817     542,667
        Other Assets                                     303,179     256,440
                                                      12,496,116  12,725,577
                                                      ----------  ----------

      Total Assets                                   $18,814,727 $18,866,183
                                                     =========== ===========

    Current Liabilities:
        Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of
         Long-term Debt                                 $628,108    $869,581
        Accounts Payable                               1,127,875   1,002,359
        Other Current Liabilities                        994,757     924,948
                                                       2,750,740   2,796,888
                                                       ---------   ---------

    Long-term Liabilities:
        Long-term Debt                                 6,005,472   5,847,258
        Other Liabilities                                383,871     423,333
                                                       6,389,343   6,270,591
                                                       ---------   ---------

      Total Liabilities                                9,140,083   9,067,479
                                                       ---------   ---------

    Shareholders' Equity:
        Weatherford Shareholders' Equity               9,603,780   9,719,672
        Noncontrolling Interest                           70,864      79,032
                                                          ------      ------
      Total Shareholders' Equity                       9,674,644   9,798,704
                                                       ---------   ---------

      Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity     $18,814,727 $18,866,183
                                                     =========== ===========


                                Weatherford International Ltd.
                                           Net Debt
                                          (Unaudited)
                                          (In 000s)

    Change in Net Debt for the
     Three Months Ended June 30,
     2010:
      Net Debt at March 31, 2010      $(6,628,951)
          Operating Income                102,864
          Depreciation and
           Amortization                   258,257
          Exit and Restructuring           27,309
          Revaluation of Contingent
           Consideration                   81,753
          Capital Expenditures           (217,664)
          (Increase) Decrease in
           Working Capital                 92,668
          Income Taxes Paid              (133,382)
          Interest Paid                   (70,023)
          Acquisitions and
           Divestitures of Assets and
           Businesses, Net                 40,649
          Other                            35,723
                                           ------
      Net Debt at June 30, 2010       $(6,410,797)
                                      ===========


    Change in Net Debt for the
     Six Months Ended June 30,
     2010:
      Net Debt at December 31,
       2009                           $(6,464,320)
          Operating Income                219,775
          Depreciation and
           Amortization                   507,649
          Exit and Restructuring           71,341
          Revaluation of Contingent
           Consideration                   89,563
          Capital Expenditures           (448,751)
          (Increase) Decrease in
           Working Capital                (96,352)
          Income Taxes Paid              (224,117)
          Interest Paid                  (209,620)
          Acquisitions and
           Divestitures of Assets and
           Businesses, Net                 81,860
          Other                            62,175
                                           ------
      Net Debt at June 30, 2010       $(6,410,797)
                                      ===========


                                       June 30,    March 31,     December 31,
      Components of Net Debt              2010         2010         2009
                                          ----         ----         ----
          Cash                           $222,783     $207,099     $252,519
          Short-term Borrowings and
           Current Portion of Long-
           Term Debt                     (628,108)    (991,440)    (869,581)
          Long-term Debt               (6,005,472)  (5,844,610)  (5,847,258)
                                       ----------   ----------   ----------
          Net Debt                    $(6,410,797) $(6,628,951) $(6,464,320)
                                      ===========  ===========  ===========


    "Net Debt" is debt less cash.  Management believes that Net Debt
    provides useful information regarding the level of Weatherford
    indebtedness by reflecting cash that could be used to
    repay debt.

    Working capital is defined as accounts receivable plus inventory less
    accounts payable.


SOURCE Weatherford International Ltd.