Weatherford International Ltd.
EANS-Adhoc: Weatherford Reports Third Quarter Results
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ad-hoc disclosure transmitted by euro adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter Earnings 25.10.2011 Record revenue drives 136% year-on-year increase in earnings of $0.26 per diluted share, before items GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE / Euronext Paris / SIX: WFT) today reported third quarter 2011 income of $197 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, excluding an after-tax loss of $7 million. On a GAAP basis, our net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $190 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. The excluded after-tax loss is comprised of $6 million in severance and exit charges and $1 million in government investigation costs. end of ad-hoc-announcement ================================================================================ (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/19990308/WEATHERFORDLOGO) Third quarter diluted earnings per share reflects an increase of $0.15, or 136 percent, over the third quarter of 2010 diluted earnings per share of $0.11, before charges. Sequentially, the company's third quarter diluted earnings per share, before charges, was $0.09, or 53 percent, higher than the second quarter of 2011. Field operations drove the entire sequential improvement in profitability. Two non-operating items partially offset operating improvements. First, foreign exchange book losses of $20 million at Weatherford recorded in Other, Net and our share of similar foreign exchange book losses at a minority-owned subsidiary in Russia, which reduced regional operating income by an additional $8 million. Second, a higher sequential effective tax rate reduced net income by $7 million. Third quarter revenues of $3,373 million were the highest in the company's history. Revenues were 33 percent higher than the same period last year and 11 percent higher than the prior quarter. North America revenue was up 21 percent sequentially and up 48 percent versus the third quarter of 2010. The sequential increase in North America was partially due to seasonal recovery from the Canadian break-up experienced in the second quarter of 2011. International revenues were up three percent sequentially and up 22 percent versus the same quarter of 2010. Segment operating income of $525 million improved 42 percent year-over-year and 25 percent sequentially. The company's North America operations provided all of the sequential growth compared to the second quarter of 2011 and delivered 39 percent incremental margins. Internationally, Latin America was the strongest contributor with respect to revenue and profit growth. An $8 million foreign exchange book loss at one of the company's minority-owned subsidiaries in Russia weighed on Eastern Hemisphere earnings, as the venture recorded a currency loss on its U.S. dollar-denominated debt due to a strengthening of the dollar versus the Russian rouble. Subject to the risks regarding forward-looking statements highlighted by the company in this press release and its public filings, the company expects earnings per share before excluded items of approximately $0.30 to $0.34 in the fourth quarter of 2011, with profit growth expected in all reporting regions. With respect to 2012, the company maintains a positive but more measured outlook for its North American business and expects modest revenue growth and margin expansion as compared to 2011 annualized exit rates as a result of strong activity in Canada and in the U.S. oil market. Internationally, the company anticipates continued growth and expanding margins in its Latin America region, underpinned by improvements in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela. Eastern Hemisphere is also expected to improve in 2012, with upticks in Europe and Russia, as well as a recovery in the Middle East / North Africa / Asia Pacific region with positive contributions from new contracts with better terms and pricing, the completion of existing contracts and activity improvements in North Africa. North America Revenues for the quarter were $1,620 million, which is a 48 percent increase over the same quarter in the prior year and up 21 percent sequentially. The Artificial Lift, Completion Systems, Wireline and Drilling Services product lines contributed strong results for the quarter. The current quarter's operating income was $352 million, up $153 million from the third quarter of 2010, and was up $109 million, or 45 percent, compared to the prior quarter. Strong growth and steadily expanding margins in the U.S. and the recovery from the second quarter's Canadian break-up contributed to the sequential increase. Middle East/North Africa/Asia Third quarter revenues of $573 million were five percent lower than the third quarter of 2010 and seven percent lower than the prior quarter. The sequential decline in revenues was principally the result of the deconsolidation of three joint ventures and a decline in activity in Algeria. The current quarter's operating income of $15 million decreased 77 percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and decreased $19 million compared to the second quarter of 2011. The mobilization of equipment out of Algeria pending additional tenders weighed on margins, as did a negative swing in Iraq profitability and continuing operating losses in Libya due to political disruptions. Europe/West Africa/FSU Third quarter revenues of $589 million were 19 percent higher than the third quarter of 2010 and one percent lower than the prior quarter. The revenue growth over the same quarter of 2010 came from stronger performance in Russia and the North Sea. The current quarter's operating income of $87 million was up 37 percent compared to the same quarter in the prior year and down $6 million compared to the prior quarter. The current quarter was negatively impacted by the $8 million of foreign exchange losses discussed above. Latin America Third quarter revenues of $592 million were 76 percent higher than the third quarter of 2010 and up 19 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011. Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela posted strong sequential performances and nearly all product lines experienced quarter on quarter growth. The current quarter's operating income of $71 million increased 73 percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and increased $20 million compared to the prior quarter. Liquidity and Net Debt Net debt for the quarter increased $301 million, with working capital increasing $333 million during the 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 2011 third quarter results on October 25, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. (CDT). The company invites investors to listen to a play back of the conference call and to access the call transcript 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 59,000 people worldwide. Contacts: Andrew P. Becnel +41-22-816-1502 Chief Financial Officer Karen David-Green +1-713-693-2530 Vice President - Investor Relations Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes statements related to future levels of earnings, revenue, expenses, margins, capital expenditures, changes in working capital, cash flows, tax expense, effective tax rates and net income, as well as the prospects for the oilfield service business generally and our business in particular. It is inherently difficult to make projections or other forward-looking statements in a cyclical industry and given the current macroeconomic uncertainty. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs of Weatherford's management, and are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties. These include the future level of crude oil and natural gas prices, demand for our products and services, levels of pricing for our products and services, utilization rates of our equipment, the effectiveness of our supply chain, weather-related disruptions and other operational and non-operational risks that are detailed in our most recent Form 10-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Weatherford International Ltd. Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 2010 Net Revenues: North America $ 1,619,601 $ 1,096,963 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 572,707 601,215 Europe/West Africa/FSU 588,572 496,113 Latin America 591,770 335,461 3,372,650 2,529,752 Operating Income (Expense): North America 352,163 199,029 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 15,341 65,718 Europe/West Africa/FSU 86,595 63,236 Latin America 70,878 40,914 Research and Development (58,888) (54,457) Corporate Expenses (41,981) (41,907) Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - 90,011 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (8,402) (87,120) 415,706 275,424 Other Income (Expense): Interest Expense, Net (114,448) (99,318) Bond Tender Premium - (10,731) Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - - Other, Net (26,261) (12,277) Income Before Income Taxes 274,997 153,098 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes: Provision for Operations (83,758) (74,411) Provision for Legal Entity Reorganization - (7,890) Benefit from Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - - Benefit from Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 1,902 28,142 (81,856) (54,159) Net Income (Loss) 193,141 98,939 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (2,781) (4,286) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford $ 190,360 $ 94,653 Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Weatherford: Basic $ 0.25 $ 0.13 Diluted $ 0.25 $ 0.13 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: Basic 753,896 745,502 Diluted 759,946 751,394 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 2010 Net Revenues: North America $ 4,324,318 $ 2,903,238 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 1,765,609 1,765,873 Europe/West Africa/FSU 1,691,453 1,456,049 Latin America 1,499,270 1,172,822 9,280,650 7,297,982 Operating Income (Expense): North America 879,473 434,462 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 60,109 215,425 Europe/West Africa/FSU 216,610 176,900 Latin America 143,050 108,979 Research and Development (185,666) (156,844) Corporate Expenses (140,840) (129,635) Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - (2,752) Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (47,927) (158,461) 924,809 488,074 Other Income (Expense): Interest Expense, Net (340,638) (290,376) Bond Tender Premium - (10,731) Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - (63,859) Other, Net (67,194) (35,681) Income Before Income Taxes 516,977 87,427 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes: Provision for Operations (154,511) (146,940) Provision for Legal Entity Reorganization - (7,890) Benefit from Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - 23,973 Benefit from Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 7,250 33,473 (147,261) (97,384) Net Income (Loss) 369,716 (9,957) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (10,057) (11,637) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford $ 359,659 $ (21,594) Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Weatherford: Basic $ 0.48 $ (0.03) Diluted $ 0.47 $ (0.03) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: Basic 750,634 742,192 Diluted 758,491 742,192 Weatherford International Ltd. Selected Income Statement Information (Unaudited) (In Thousands) Three Months Ended 9/30/2011 6/30/2011 3/31/2011 Net Revenues: North America $ 1,619,601 $ 1,344,245 $ 1,360,472 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 572,707 617,376 575,526 Europe/West Africa/FSU 588,572 592,458 510,423 Latin America 591,770 497,735 409,765 $ 3,372,650 $ 3,051,814 $ 2,856,186 Operating Income (Expense): North America $ 352,163 $ 243,613 $ 283,697 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 15,341 33,964 10,804 Europe/West Africa/FSU 86,595 92,511 37,504 Latin America 70,878 51,081 21,091 Research and Development (58,888) (62,231) (64,547) Corporate Expenses (41,981) (43,030) (55,829) Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - - - Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (8,402) (18,693) (20,832) $ 415,706 $ 297,215 $ 211,888 Three Months Ended 9/30/2011 6/30/2011 3/31/2011 Product Line Revenues Stimulation and Chemicals $ 584,550 $ 544,953 $ 457,557 Artificial Lift Systems 600,822 535,016 443,691 Drilling Services 550,722 487,559 474,440 Well Construction 414,593 382,077 346,052 Integrated Drilling 331,446 316,554 319,661 Completion Systems 269,235 248,850 206,760 Drilling Tools 215,720 182,956 220,538 Wireline and Evaluation Services 195,731 160,246 188,778 Re-entry and Fishing 171,463 159,851 164,274 Pipeline and Specialty Services 38,368 33,752 34,435 $ 3,372,650 $ 3,051,814 $ 2,856,186 Three Months Ended 9/30/2011 6/30/2011 3/31/2011 Depreciation and Amortization: North America $ 90,994 $ 88,006 $ 87,793 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 83,441 82,548 81,380 Europe/West Africa/FSU 58,782 57,696 56,594 Latin America 50,577 48,722 46,388 Research and Development 2,391 2,471 1,964 Corporate 2,265 2,725 2,936 $ 288,450 $ 282,168 $ 277,055 Three Months Ended 12/31/2010 9/30/2010 Net Revenues: North America $ 1,263,643 $1,096,963 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 684,630 601,215 Europe/West Africa/FSU 528,380 496,113 Latin America 446,162 335,461 $ 2,922,815 $ 2,529,752 Operating Income (Expense): North America $ 261,145 $ 199,029 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 49,222 65,718 Europe/West Africa/FSU 64,398 63,236 Latin America 52,960 40,914 Research and Development (57,637) (54,457) Corporate Expenses (43,283) (41,907) Revaluation of Contingent Consideration 15,349 90,011 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (48,775) (87,120) $ 293,379 $ 275,424 Three Months Ended 12/31/2010 9/30/2010 Product Line Revenues Stimulation and Chemicals $ 396,241 $ 333,630 Artificial Lift Systems 471,276 417,464 Drilling Services 481,687 428,930 Well Construction 362,668 332,118 Integrated Drilling 356,871 261,974 Completion Systems 256,676 191,559 Drilling Tools 211,823 200,555 Wireline and Evaluation Services 159,426 155,402 Re-entry and Fishing 165,094 153,569 Pipeline and Specialty Services 61,053 54,551 $ 2,922,815 $ 2,529,752 Three Months Ended 12/31/2010 9/30/2010 Depreciation and Amortization: North America $ 83,996 $ 81,843 Middle East/North Africa/Asia 81,596 75,968 Europe/West Africa/FSU 53,408 56,960 Latin America 47,377 46,527 Research and Development 2,398 2,420 Corporate 3,075 3,491 $ 271,850 $ 267,209 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 September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011, and September 30, 2010 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. 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 Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, June 30, September 30, 2011 2011 2010 Operating Income: GAAP Operating Income $ 415,706 $ 297,215 $ 275,424 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 8,402 18,693 87,120 Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - - (90,011) Non-GAAP Operating Income $ 424,108 $ 315,908 $ 272,533 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes: GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 274,997 $ 161,164 $ 153,098 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 8,402 18,693 87,120 Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - - (90,011) Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - - - Bond Tender Premium - - 10,731 Non-GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 283,399 $ 179,857 $ 160,938 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes: GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes $ (81,856) $ (46,128) $ (54,159) Legal Entity Reorganization Charges - - 7,890 Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - - - Bond Tender, Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (1,902) (2,827) (28,142) Non-GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes $ (83,758) $ (48,955) $ (74,411) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford: GAAP Net Income (Loss) $ 190,360 $ 110,098 $ 94,653 Total Charges, net of tax 6,500 (a) 15,866 (b) (12,412) (c) Non-GAAP Net Income $ 196,860 $ 125,964 $ 82,241 Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Weatherford: GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share $ 0.25 $ 0.15 $ 0.13 Total Charges, net of tax 0.01 (a) 0.02 (b) (0.02) (c) Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share $ 0.26 $ 0.17 $ 0.11 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2011 2010 Operating Income: GAAP Operating Income $ 924,809 $ 488,074 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 47,927 158,461 Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - 2,752 Non-GAAP Operating Income $ 972,736 $ 649,287 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes: GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 516,977 $ 87,427 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 47,927 158,461 Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - 2,752 Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - 63,859 Bond Tender Premium - 10,731 Non-GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 564,904 $ 323,230 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes: GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes $ (147,261) $ (97,384) Legal Entity Reorganization Charges - 7,890 Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - (23,973) Bond Tender, Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (7,250) (33,473) Non-GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes $ (154,511) $ (146,940) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford: GAAP Net Income (Loss) $ 359,659 $ (21,594) Total Charges, net of tax 40,677 (d) 186,247 (e) Non-GAAP Net Income $ 400,336 $ 164,653 Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Weatherford: GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share $ 0.47 $ (0.03) Total Charges, net of tax 0.06 (d) 0.25 (e) Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share $ 0.53 $ 0.22 Note (a): This amount is comprised of severance and exit charges of $6 million, net of tax, and costs incurred in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government of $1 million. Note (b): This amount is comprised of severance charges of $12 million, net of tax, and costs incurred in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government of $3 million. We also incurred charges totaling $1 million, net of tax, for facility closure costs and termination fees. Note (c): This amount is comprised of (i) a $90 million gain for the revaluation of contingent consideration included as part of our acquisition of the Oilfield Services Division ("OFS") of TNK-BP, (ii) a $54 million charge for revisions to our estimates in our project management contracts in Mexico and (iii) a $7 million charge for a premium paid on tendering a portion of our senior notes. We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and severance charges associated with our restructuring activities. In addition, we incurred a tax charge of $8 million as a result of a legal entity reorganization initiative completed during the third quarter of 2010. Note (d): This amount is comprised of a $9 million charge associated with terminating a corporate consulting contract and $26 million for severance and exit costs. We also incurred investigation costs of $5 million in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government. Note (e): This amount is comprised of (i) a $38 million charge related to our supplemental executive retirement plan that was frozen on March 31, 2010, (ii) a $40 million charge related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolivar, (iii) a $54 million charge for revisions to our estimates in our project management contracts in Mexico and (iv) a $7 million charge for a premium paid on tendering a portion of our senior notes, and (v) a net $3 million charge for revaluation of contingent consideration. During the year to date period ended September 30, 2010, we incurred a tax charge of $8 million as a result of a legal entity reorganization initiative completed during the third quarter of 2010. We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and severance charges associated with our restructuring activities. Weatherford International Ltd. Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) (In Thousands) September 30, December 31, 2011 2010 Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 273,562 $ 415,772 Accounts Receivable, Net 3,180,861 2,629,403 Inventories 3,071,830 2,590,008 Other Current Assets 1,068,295 856,884 7,594,548 6,492,067 Long-Term Assets: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 7,140,692 6,939,754 Goodwill 4,351,160 4,185,477 Other Intangibles, Net 722,315 730,429 Equity Investments 599,730 539,580 Other Assets 258,831 244,347 13,072,728 12,639,587 Total Assets $ 20,667,276 $ 19,131,654 Current Liabilities: Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt $ 1,349,624 $ 235,392 Accounts Payable 1,565,728 1,335,020 Other Current Liabilities 1,122,803 1,012,567 4,038,155 2,582,979 Long-term Liabilities: Long-term Debt 6,266,190 6,529,998 Other Liabilities 466,358 553,830 6,732,548 7,083,828 Total Liabilities 10,770,703 9,666,807 Shareholders' Equity: Weatherford Shareholders' Equity 9,872,321 9,400,931 Noncontrolling Interest 24,252 63,916 Total Shareholders' Equity 9,896,573 9,464,847 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 20,667,276 $ 19,131,654 Weatherford International Ltd. Net Debt (Unaudited) (In Thousands) Change in Net Debt for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011: Net Debt at June 30, 2011 $ (7,040,880) Operating Income 415,706 Depreciation and Amortization 288,450 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 8,402 Capital Expenditures (377,088) Increase in Working Capital (342,325) Income Taxes Paid (59,270) Interest Paid (179,248) Acquisitions and Divestitures of Assets and Businesses, Net (27,374) Foreign Currency Contract Settlements 7,218 Other (35,843) Net Debt at September 30, 2011 $ (7,342,252) Change in Net Debt for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011: Net Debt at December 31, 2010 $ (6,349,618) Operating Income 924,809 Depreciation and Amortization 847,673 Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 47,927 Capital Expenditures (1,120,325) Increase in Working Capital (821,362) Income Taxes Paid (194,730) Interest Paid (413,677) Acquisitions and Divestitures of Assets and Businesses, Net (65,884) Foreign Currency Contract Settlements (82,728) Other (114,337) Net Debt at September 30, 2011 $ (7,342,252) September 30, June 30, December 31, Components of Net Debt 2011 2011 2010 Cash $ 273,562 $ 329,555 $ 415,772 Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt (1,349,624) (1,113,724) (235,392) Long-term Debt (6,266,190) (6,256,711) (6,529,998) Net Debt $ (7,342,252) $ (7,040,880) $ (6,349,618) "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. Further inquiry note: Andrew P. Becnel, Chief Financial Officer, +41-22-816-1502, Karen David-Green, Vice President - Investor Relations, +1-713-693-2530 end of announcement euro adhoc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: stock market: Euronext Paris, New York, Main Standard: SIX Swiss Exchange language: English