Essential Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:ESN) ("Essential" or the "Company")
announces second quarter results and an increase in the quarterly dividend.
INCREASED QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
Essential is pleased to announce an increase in the quarterly dividend from
$0.025 per share to $0.03 per share. This is a 20% increase that reflects
Essential's strong financial position and positive view of the future.
The cash dividend for the period July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 has been set
at $0.03 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2013 to
shareholders of record on September 30, 2013. The ex-dividend date is September
26, 2013.
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
After reporting record EBITDA(1) in the first quarter of 2013, Essential reports
EBITDA of $(5.2) million in the second quarter of 2013 and $28.3 million
year-to-date. "It has been well publicized that weather in western Canada during
the second quarter was very unfavorable for oilfield services," said Garnet
Amundson, President and CEO. "Essential's deep coil tubing fleet was
particularly affected by adverse moisture conditions restricting our ability to
work. We expect all of our operations to be back on track for the remainder of
the year."
SELECTED INFORMATION
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June 30, June 30,
(Thousands, except per share
amounts) 2013 2012(i) 2013 2012(i)
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Revenue $ 38,417 $ 50,870 $ 158,936 $ 169,052
Gross margin $ (1,310) $ 3,904 $ 36,521 $ 40,643
Gross margin % (3)% 8% 23% 24%
EBITDA(1) from continuing
operations $ (5,171) $ (42) $ 28,254 $ 32,713
EBITDA % (1) (13)% 0% 18% 19%
Net income (loss) continuing
operations $ (8,958) $ (5,453) $ 10,247 $ 14,369
Per share - basic and
diluted $ (0.07) $ (0.04) $ 0.08 $ 0.11
Total assets $ 380,728 $ 393,377 $ 380,728 $ 393,377
Total long-term debt $ 14,592 $ 41,198 $ 14,592 $ 41,198
Utilization
Deep coil tubing rigs 18% 32% 64% 67%
Service rigs 28% 34% 48% 51%
Equipment fleet (ii)
Deep coil tubing rigs 25 25 25 25
Service rigs 56 53 56 53
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(i) Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current period's presentation.
(ii) Fleet data represents the number of units at the end of a period.
(1) Refer to "Non-IFRS Measures" section for further information.
HIGHLIGHTS - SECOND QUARTER 2013
Revenue for the second quarter of 2013 was $38.4 million, a decrease of $12.5
million compared to the second quarter of 2012.
-- Coil Well Service - Essential's coil well service business experienced a
decline in revenue relative to prior year due to abnormally wet
conditions which extended spring break-up preventing equipment from
returning to work. Deep coil tubing utilization was limited to 18% given
the restrictions on moving heavy equipment due to road bans. In the
comparative period of 2012, Essential also had two customer projects
that did not recur in 2013.
-- Service Rigs - Service rig revenue was relatively unchanged compared to
prior year despite the wet conditions and the net addition of three
service rigs to the fleet. Service rig utilization at 28% decreased from
prior year. Demand continued for Essential's service rigs operating on
steam-assisted gravity drainage ("SAGD") wells contributing to
incremental revenue in 2013.
-- Downhole Tools & Rentals - Revenue for downhole tools & rentals remained
relatively flat during the second quarter of 2013 compared to prior
year, performing well in a challenging industry environment in which
drilling rig utilization decreased 18% quarter-over-quarter.
EBITDA for the second quarter of 2013 was a loss of $5.2 million, a decrease of
$5.1 million from 2012. The decrease was mainly attributable to lower
utilization in the coil well service business and the greater impact on margins
of operating costs incurred relative to revenue. Certain expenses associated
with labour, maintaining equipment and service locations, infrastructure and
administration have a fixed cost component, negatively impacting operating
margins during periods of low activity. A portion of these operating costs
normally incurred near the end of the first quarter were pushed into the second
quarter of 2013 due to the extended winter season.
Essential's capital program remains on target. During the second quarter,
Essential commissioned one mobile free standing, all period double service rig
which is SAGD capable. Essential also took delivery of two nitrogen pumpers in
the second quarter.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The seasonal decline in activity associated with spring break-up was more
pronounced in the second quarter of 2013 as activity in the Western Canadian
Sedimentary Basin ("WCSB") was significantly below prior year levels. The second
quarter of 2013 experienced particularly wet conditions due to melting of
elevated snowpacks at the completion of the winter season and heavy rainfall
throughout most of the second quarter. These factors impacted ground moisture,
limiting access to well sites and delaying activity in June, when oilfield
equipment typically returns to work.
Drilling rig utilization, number of wells drilled and well completion count, all
indicators of overall activity in the WCSB, were down quarter-over-quarter
compared to prior year as persistent wet conditions limited access to well
sites. Compared to the second quarter 2012, drilling rig utilization decreased
18%, the number of wells drilled decreased by 13% and well completion count
decreased 20%.
SEGMENT RESULTS - WELL SERVICING
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Revenue
Coil Well Service (i) $ 9,433 $ 18,697 $ 59,054 $ 61,111
Service Rigs (ii) 14,732 15,564 48,288 48,875
Other (iii) - 1,069 - 8,275
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Total revenue 24,165 35,330 107,342 118,261
Operating expenses 28,298 36,117 84,340 92,554
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Gross margin $ (4,133) $ (787) $ 23,002 $ 25,707
Gross margin % (17)% (2)% 21% 22%
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Utilization (iv)
Deep Coil Tubing Rigs
Utilization 18% 32% 64% 67%
Operating hours 4,125 7,262 28,890 30,498
Service Rigs
Utilization 28% 34% 48% 51%
Operating hours 14,234 16,183 48,598 51,371
Equipment fleet (v)
Coil tubing rigs - deep 25 25 25 25
Coil tubing rigs - other 19 20 19 20
Service rigs 56 53 56 53
Nitrogen pumpers 15 10 15 10
Fluid pumpers 18 16 18 16
Rod rigs 14 14 14 14
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(i) Includes revenue from coil tubing rigs, nitrogen and fluid pumpers and
other ancillary equipment.
(ii) Includes revenue from service rigs and rod rigs. Comparative amounts
have been reclassified to conform to current period's presentation.
(iii) Other revenue included revenue from Essential's hybrid drilling
operation until it was disposed of in November 2012.
(iv) Utilization is calculated using a 10 hour day.
(v) Fleet data represents the number of units at the end of the period.
Coil well service revenue decreased during the second quarter of 2013 compared
to the same period in the prior year due to persistent wet conditions in Alberta
throughout most of the second quarter and the melting of heavy snowpacks at the
end of the winter season. Deep coil tubing utilization, below prior year levels,
shows a similar trend to the decline in industry drilling rig utilization and
well completion count quarter-over-quarter. In the comparative period of 2012,
Essential's coil well service revenue and deep coil tubing utilization also
included two customer projects which accounted for more than half of the
quarter-over-quarter revenue reduction. Revenue per hour for coil well service
decreased from prior year due to a change in the mix of services provided.
Service rig operations performed well during the second quarter of 2013 compared
to the prior year despite unfavourable industry conditions which saw a 20%
decrease in industry well completion activity. Production work opportunities
were also adversely impacted by the wet conditions. Although wet conditions and
lower activity negatively impacted many areas of the WCSB, revenue per hour in
the second quarter of 2013 increased from prior year due to the mix of services
provided, including an increase in SAGD revenue.
Well servicing revenue decreased on a year-to-date basis in 2013 compared to
2012 primarily due to the disposal of the drilling rig operations in November
2012.
Operating expenses were lower in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same
period in the prior year mainly as a result of lower variable operating costs
which fluctuate based on activity. During the second quarter of 2013, Essential
continued to incur fixed operating costs associated with retaining key personnel
and maintaining equipment and service locations. These costs tend to negatively
impact operating margins during periods of low activity. In comparison to the
second quarter of 2012, Essential absorbed higher repairs and maintenance costs
as a result of the extended winter operating season in the first quarter of 2013
which delayed the start of its spring maintenance program until April 2013.
Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were lower compared to
the prior year as a result of lower variable operating costs which fluctuate
based on activity.
SEGMENT RESULTS - DOWNHOLE TOOLS & RENTALS
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Revenue
Downhole Tools & Rentals $ 14,252 $ 15,540 $ 51,594 $ 49,110
Other(i) - - - 1,681
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Total revenue 14,252 15,540 51,594 50,791
Operating expenses 10,641 10,277 35,015 34,015
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Gross margin $ 3,611 $ 5,263 $ 16,579 $ 16,776
Gross margin % 25% 34% 32% 33%
Downhole Tools & Rentals
Revenue - % of total
Tryton MSFS 40% 40% 54% 45%
Conventional Tools &
Rentals 60% 60% 46% 55%
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(i) Other revenue consists of Essential's wireline business which was
disposed of in February 2012.
From a revenue perspective, the downhole tools & rentals segment performed well
during the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in the prior year
despite wet conditions which resulted in an 18% decrease in drilling rig
utilization quarter-over-quarter. Revenue for the higher margin conventional
tubular rentals business decreased quarter-over-quarter due to the decline in
industry drilling rig activity.
Downhole tools & rentals revenue increased on a year-to-date basis in 2013
compared to 2012 as a result of first quarter Tryton Multi Stage Fracturing
System ("Tryton MSFS") activity which was much stronger during the busy winter
drilling season.
Operating expenses increased on a quarter-over-quarter basis due in part to
start-up costs related to the expansion of the downhole tools operations into
the United States without any corresponding increase in revenue as the business
is in the pre-operating phase.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
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percentages) 2013 2012 2013 2012
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General and administrative
expenses $ 3,861 $ 3,946 $ 8,267 $ 7,930
As a % of revenue 10% 8% 5% 5%
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General and administrative expenses are comprised of wages, professional fees,
office space and other administrative costs incurred at the corporate and
operation levels. General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of
2013 were comparable to 2012, although as a percentage of revenue, expenses
increased due to lower activity in the second quarter of 2013. Year-over-year
general and administrative expenses were higher due to increased staffing,
professional fees and infrastructure costs.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Essential ceased operating activities in Colombia in early July 2013, with the
conclusion of its final contractual obligations. During the second quarter of
2013, Essential re-assessed the estimated net realizable value of oilfield
service equipment in Colombia, and a further $2.4 million loss on revaluation
was taken. This loss reflects the deterioration in the Colombian oilfield
services market. As of August 7, 2013, Essential has received $1.1 million in
cash proceeds from the sales of Colombian assets to date.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
WORKING CAPITAL(1)
As at As at
June 30, December 31,
(Thousands of dollars, except
ratios) 2013 2012
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Current assets $ 68,063 $ 95,840
Current liabilities, excluding current
portion of long-term debt (30,116) (37,594)
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Working capital $ 37,947 $ 58,246
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Working capital ratio 2.3:1 2.5:1
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EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES AND
FLEET ADDITIONS
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Well Servicing $ 10,365 $ 11,731 $ 16,508 $ 20,634
Downhole Tools & Rentals 1,297 400 1,741 1,222
Corporate 218 245 455 710
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Total equipment expenditures 11,880 12,376 18,704 22,566
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Less proceeds on disposal of
property and equipment (186) (797) (726) (8,115)
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Net equipment expenditures(1) $ 11,694 $ 11,579 $ 17,978 $ 14,451
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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, Essential's equipment
expenditures of $11.9 million and $18.7 million, respectively, were primarily
progress payments for the 2013 capital builds and maintenance capital
expenditures.
During the six months ended June 30, 2013, Essential commissioned the following
assets to its fleet:
-- Two mobile free standing, all period double service rigs which are SAGD
capable, one in each of the first and second quarters, respectively,
and;
-- Two nitrogen pumpers in the second quarter.
Essential classifies its equipment expenditures as growth capital(1) and
maintenance capital(1):
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Growth capital(1) $ 8,576 $ 9,545 $ 13,352 $ 15,633
Maintenance capital(1) 3,304 2,831 5,352 6,933
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Total equipment expenditures $ 11,880 $ 12,376 $ 18,704 $ 22,566
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Essential's 2013 capital spending budget of $45 million is comprised of $32
million of growth (1) capital and $13 million of maintenance (1) capital.
Capital spending remains on track for 2013.
As previously disclosed, Essential has commitments to build three deep
Generation III coil tubing rigs with a fabrication company that has been having
significant issues meeting delivery deadlines. When Essential announced its 2013
capital budget, one of those deep coil tubing rigs was included in the delivery
expectations for 2013 and two were not. The first rig is currently in the final
stages of commissioning and is expected to be ready for work in September 2013.
Unfortunately, the fabricator is still unable to provide firm delivery timing
for the other two rigs. Deposits on these remaining two rigs are approximately
$3.6 million. Essential continues to work with the fabricator to determine the
outcome of these two rigs.
The following table shows the expected in-service dates of the major equipment
being built over the remainder of 2013:
Expected In-
Service Date
Quantity 2013
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Deep masted coil tubing rigs 4 Q3(1),Q4(3)
Deep coil tubing rig converted from
intermediate 1 Q3
Double rod rig 1 Q3
Double service rigs - mobile free standing,
all-period 2 Q3(2)
(one is SAGD capable)
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OUTLOOK
After a very slow second quarter, Canadian oilfield services demand has returned
to levels normal for this time of year and similar to last year. With horizontal
well development continuing to lead drilling activity, Essential expects to
benefit from demand for its growing fleet of deep coil tubing rigs and its
downhole tool business. There continues to be longer-term optimism with
investment focused on the Montney, Horn River and the Duvernay natural gas
basins to develop the reserves to provide gas to the proposed liquefied natural
gas ("LNG") export facilities in British Columbia. Such development would
increase the demand for Essential's oilfield services to complete these wells.
The expansion of Essential's deep masted coil tubing fleet is on track with one
deep masted coil tubing rig expected in service in the third quarter and three
in the fourth quarter. These state-of-the-art deep rigs are well-suited for work
in the Montney, Horn River and the Duvernay basins, which again are the primary
gas basins to provide feedstock for the anticipated LNG export facilities.
Essential is in the process of organically expanding its downhole tool
operations into the United States. Pre-operating activities remain on track and
operations are expected to commence in the third quarter.
Essential has a very strong balance sheet with $29.1 million of debt outstanding
on August 7, 2013 and debt to EBITDA of 0.4x. Early in 2012, Essential
implemented a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per quarter. Reflecting the Company's
financial strength and positive view of the future, the dividend has been
increased by 20% to $0.03 per quarter, effective with the third quarter
dividend, payable in October.
The second quarter Management's Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements
are available on Essential's website at www.essentialenergy.ca and on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA
Jun 30, Mar 31, Dec 31, Sep 30,
(Thousands, except per share
amounts) 2013 2013 2012 2012
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Well Servicing:
Coil Well Service 9,433 49,621 41,228 33,857
Service Rigs 14,732 33,556 26,012 20,552
Other(i) - - 786 2,762
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Total well servicing 24,165 83,177 68,026 57,171
Downhole Tools & Rentals(ii) 14,252 37,342 27,989 26,342
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Total revenue 38,417 120,519 96,015 83,513
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Gross margin (1,310) 37,832 27,039 23,012
Gross margin % (3)% 31% 28% 28%
EBITDA(1) (5,171) 33,426 22,368 19,261
EBITDA %(1) (13)% 28% 23% 23%
Continuing operations
Net income (loss) (8,958) 19,205 8,050 8,343
Per share - basic and diluted $(0.07) $0.15 $0.06 $0.07
Net income (loss) attributable
to shareholders of Essential (11,501) 18,627 678 8,660
Per share - basic and diluted $(0.09) $0.15 $0.01 $0.07
Total assets 380,728 436,301 406,853 415,653
Total long-term debt 14,592 35,603 35,563 50,474
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Utilization (iii)
Coil tubing rigs - deep 18% 110% 95% 79%
Coil tubing rigs - other 7% 15% 16% 15%
Pumpers 14% 73% 57% 50%
Service rigs 28% 69% 54% 45%
Operating Hours
Coil tubing rigs - deep 4,125 24,765 22,777 18,301
Coil tubing rigs - other 1,185 2,511 2,757 2,819
Pumpers 4,241 20,481 15,328 11,919
Service rigs 14,234 34,364 27,310 22,632
Downhole Tools & Rentals - revenue
% of total
Tryton MSFS 40% 60% 51% 52%
Conventional Tools & Rentals 60% 40% 49% 48%
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Equipment fleet (iv)
Canada
Coil tubing rigs - deep 25 25 27 26
Coil tubing rigs - other 19 19 19 19
Service rigs 56 56 55 55
Nitrogen pumpers 15 13 13 10
Fluid pumpers 18 18 18 16
Rod rigs 14 14 14 14
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(i) Other revenue included revenue from Essential's hybrid drilling
operation until it was disposed of in November 2012.
(ii) Revenue for Downhole Tools & Rentals included revenue from Essential's
wireline business which was disposed of in February 2012.
(iii) Utilization is calculated using a 10 hour day.
(iv) Fleet data represents the number of units at the end of the period.
Jun 30, Mar 31, Dec 31, Sep 30,
(Thousands, except per share
amounts) 2012 2012 2011 2011
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Well Servicing:
Coil Well Service 18,697 42,414 43,945 36,349
Service Rigs 15,564 33,311 28,118 23,939
Other(i) 1,069 7,206 4,677 4,178
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Total well servicing 35,330 82,931 76,740 64,466
Downhole Tools & Rentals(ii) 15,540 35,251 32,115 33,316
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Total revenue 50,870 118,182 108,855 97,782
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Gross margin 3,904 36,740 35,498 31,203
Gross margin % 8% 31% 33% 32%
EBITDA(1) (42) 32,755 31,733 27,570
EBITDA %(1) 0% 28% 29% 28%
Continuing operations
Net income (loss) (5,453) 19,823 17,082 14,020
Per share - basic and diluted $(0.04) $0.16 $0.14 $0.11
Net income (loss) attributable
to shareholders of Essential (5,923) 18,893 17,559 13,678
Per share - basic and diluted $(0.05) $0.15 $0.14 $0.11
Total assets 393,377 430,674 421,500 411,204
Total long-term debt 41,198 57,238 63,486 79,230
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Utilization (iii)
Coil tubing rigs - deep 32% 102% 111% 104%
Coil tubing rigs - other 7% 25% 30% 25%
Pumpers 33% 69% 71% 50%
Service rigs 34% 68% 59% 54%
Operating Hours
Coil tubing rigs - deep 7,262 23,236 23,524 21,938
Coil tubing rigs - other 1,596 5,494 6,778 5,813
Pumpers 7,504 13,865 13,008 9,594
Service rigs 16,183 35,188 31,005 28,201
Downhole Tools & Rentals - revenue
% of total
Tryton MSFS 40% 47% 47% 54%
Conventional Tools & Rentals 60% 53% 53% 46%
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Equipment fleet (iv)
Canada
Coil tubing rigs - deep 25 25 25 23
Coil tubing rigs - other 20 24 24 25
Service rigs 53 58 57 57
Nitrogen pumpers 10 10 10 9
Fluid pumpers 16 15 15 12
Rod rigs 14 14 14 14
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(i) Other revenue included revenue from Essential's hybrid drilling
operation until it was disposed of in November 2012.
(ii) Revenue for Downhole Tools & Rentals included revenue from Essential's
wireline business which was disposed of in February 2012.
(iii) Utilization is calculated using a 10 hour day.
(iv) Fleet data represents the number of units at the end of the period.
ESSENTIAL ENERGY SERVICES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(unaudited)
As at As at
June 30 December 31
(Thousands) 2013 2012
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Assets
Current
Trade and other receivables $ 40,386 $ 71,835
Inventories 24,917 20,699
Prepayments 2,760 3,306
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68,063 95,840
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Non-current
Property and equipment 219,107 211,304
Intangible assets 33,553 36,555
Goodwill 55,014 55,014
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307,674 302,873
Assets held for sale 4,991 8,140
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Total assets $ 380,728 $ 406,853
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Liabilities
Current
Bank indebtedness $ 1,338 $ 1,835
Trade and other payables 25,652 32,354
Dividends payable 3,126 3,100
Income taxes payable - 305
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30,116 37,594
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Non-current
Long-term debt 14,592 35,563
Deferred tax liabilities 29,618 29,560
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44,210 65,123
Liabilities held for sale 1,071 1,731
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Total liabilities 75,397 104,448
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Equity
Share capital 261,180 258,772
Retained earnings 39,175 38,276
Other reserves 5,154 5,363
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Equity attributable to shareholders of
Essential 305,509 302,411
Non-controlling interest (178) (6)
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Total equity 305,331 302,405
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Total liabilities and equity $ 380,728 $ 406,853
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ESSENTIAL ENERGY SERVICES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three For the six months
months ended ended
June 30 June 30
(Thousands, except per share
amounts) 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Revenue $ 38,417 $ 50,870 $ 158,936 $ 169,052
Operating expenses 39,727 46,966 122,415 128,409
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Gross margin (1,310) 3,904 36,521 40,643
General and administrative
expenses 3,861 3,946 8,267 7,930
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(5,171) (42) 28,254 32,713
Depreciation and amortization 6,006 6,120 13,050 13,199
Share-based compensation 269 444 612 935
Other (income) expense 187 23 53 (1,219)
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Operating profit (loss) from
continuing operations (11,633) 6,629 14,539 19,798
Finance costs 402 558 778 1,191
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Earnings (loss) before income
taxes from continuing
operations (12,035) (7,187) 13,761 18,607
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Income taxes
Current expense (recovery) (969) (1,248) 3,456 2,468
Deferred expense (recovery) (2,108) (486) 58 1,770
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Total income tax expense
(recovery) (3,077) (1,734) 3,514 4,238
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Net income (loss) from
continuing operations $ (8,958) $ (5,453) $ 10,247 $ 14,369
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Net loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax (2,678) (554) (3,285) (1,645)
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Net Income (loss) $(11,636) $ (6,007) $ 6,962 $ 12,724
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Unrealized foreign exchange
gain (loss)
on discontinued operations (156) (2) (187) 1,007
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Other comprehensive income
(loss)
from discontinued operations (156) (2) (187) 1,007
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Comprehensive income (loss) $(11,792) $ (6,009) $ 6,775 $ 13,731
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Net income (loss) attributable
to:
Shareholders of Essential $(11,501) $ (5,923) $ 7,126 $ 12,971
Non-controlling interest (135) (84) (164) (247)
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$(11,636) $ (6,007) $ 6,962 $ 12,724
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Comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to:
Shareholders of Essential $(11,650) $ (5,913) $ 6,947 $ 13,846
Non-controlling interest (142) (96) (172) (115)
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$(11,792) $ (6,009) $ 6,775 $ 13,731
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Net income (loss) per share
from continuing operations
Basic and diluted,
attributable to shareholders
of Essential $ (0.07) $ (0.04) $ 0.08 $ 0.11
Net income (loss) per share
Basic and diluted,
attributable to shareholders
of Essential $ (0.09) $ (0.05) $ 0.06 $ 0.10
Comprehensive income (loss) per
share
Basic and diluted,
attributable to shareholders
of Essential $ (0.09) $ (0.05) $ 0.06 $ 0.11
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ESSENTIAL ENERGY SERVICES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
For the six months ended
June 30
(Thousands) 2013 2012
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Operating activities:
Net income from continuing operations $ 10,247 $ 14,369
Non-cash adjustments to reconcile
net income to net cash flow:
Depreciation and amortization 13,050 13,199
Deferred income tax expense 58 1,770
Share-based compensation 612 935
Provision (recovery) for impairment of
trade receivables 280 (312)
Finance costs 778 1,191
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets 64 (490)
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Operating cash flow before changes in working
capital 25,089 30,662
Changes in working capital:
Decrease in trade and other receivables
before provision 31,326 35,924
Increase in inventories (4,218) (3,494)
(Increase) decrease in prepayments 547 (1,038)
Decrease in income taxes payable (1,374) (5,927)
Decrease in trade and other accounts
payables (9,476) (18,227)
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Net cash flows from operating activities 41,894 37,900
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Investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment &
intangibles (18,704) (22,566)
Non-cash investing working capital in trade
and other accounts payable 2,774 186
Proceeds on disposal of equipment 726 8,115
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Net cash flows used in investing activities (15,204) (14,265)
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Financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt (20,971) (21,615)
Dividends paid (6,227) (3,094)
Issuance of share capital, net of costs 2,187 520
Repurchase of shares (421) -
Finance costs (778) (1,191)
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Net cash flows used in financing activities (26,210) (25,380)
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Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash held in
a foreign currency 17 (20)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 497 (1,765)
Net decrease in cash, discontinued operations - (1,114)
Cash, beginning balance, discontinued
operations - 1,269
Bank indebtedness, beginning of period (1,835) (1,105)
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Bank indebtedness, end of period $ (1,338) $ (2,715)
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Supplemental cash flow information
Cash taxes paid $ 4,830 $ 8,516
Cash interest and standby fees paid 645 1,020
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(1)Non-IFRS Measures
Throughout this press release, certain terms that are not specifically defined
in IFRS are used to analyze Essential's operations. In addition to the primary
measures of net earnings and net earnings per share in accordance with IFRS,
Essential believes that certain measures not recognized under IFRS assist both
Essential and the reader in assessing performance and understanding Essential's
results. Each of these measures provides the reader with additional insight into
Essential's ability to fund principal debt repayments and capital programs. As a
result, the method of calculation may not be comparable with other companies.
These measures should not be considered alternatives to net earnings and net
earnings per share as calculated in accordance with IFRS.
EBITDA (Earnings before finance costs, income taxes, depreciation, amortization,
transaction costs, non- controlling interest earnings, losses or gains on
disposal of equipment, results of discontinued operations and share-based
compensation) - This measure is considered an indicator of Essential's ability
to generate funds flow in order to fund required working capital, service debt
and fund capital programs.
EBITDA % - This measure is considered an indicator of Essential's ability to
generate funds flow as calculated by EBITDA divided by revenue.
Funds flow or funds flow from operations - This measure is an indicator of
Essential's ability to generate funds flow in order to fund working capital,
principal debt repayments and capital programs. Funds flow or funds flow from
operations is defined as cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash
operating working capital. This measure is useful in assessing Essential's
operational cash flow as it provides cash generated in the period excluding the
timing of non-cash operating working capital. This reflects the ability of the
operations of Essential to meet the above noted funding requirements.
Working capital - Working capital is calculated as current assets less current
liabilities.
Growth capital - Growth capital is capital spending which is intended to result
in incremental increases in revenue. Growth capital is considered to be a key
measure as it represents the total expenditures on equipment expected to add
incremental revenues and funds flow to Essential.
Maintenance capital - Equipment additions that are incurred in order to
refurbish or replace previously acquired equipment less proceeds on the disposal
of retired equipment. Such additions do not provide incremental increases in
revenue. Maintenance capital is a key component in understanding the
sustainability of Essential's business as cash resources retained within
Essential must be sufficient to meet maintenance capital needs to replenish the
assets for future cash generation.
Net equipment expenditures - This measure is equipment expenditures less
proceeds on the disposal of equipment. Essential uses net equipment expenditures
to assess net cash flows related to the financing of Essential's oilfield
services equipment.
ABOUT ESSENTIAL
Essential is a growth-oriented, dividend paying corporation that provides
oilfield services to producers in western Canada for producing wells and new
drilling activity. Essential operates the largest coil tubing well service fleet
in Canada with 44 coil tubing rigs and a fleet of 56 service rigs. Essential
also sells, rents and services downhole tools and equipment including the Tryton
Multi-Stage Fracturing System. Further information can be found at
www.essentialenergy.ca.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of
the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective",
"ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or
statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking
statements including expectations regarding capital spending, in-service timing
of new equipment, demand for new equipment, expectations for operating activity
for the remainder of the year, expectations of future cash flow and earnings,
expectations with respect to the demand for and price of oil and liquids-rich
natural gas, expectations regarding the future areas of development in the WCSB,
the level and type of drilling activity, completion activity, work-over
activity, production activity and required oilfield services in the WCSB,
expectations regarding the business, operations and revenues of the Company in
addition to general economic conditions, expectations regarding Essential's
ability to meet the changing needs of the WCSB market, expectations regarding
the capital spending programs of E&P companies, expectations for Essential's
positioning for the future, expectations related to infrastructure
uncertainties, expectations that development of possible LNG projects on the
west coast will increase the demand for oilfield services, anticipated proceeds
from asset sales in Colombia, anticipated shut-down and disposal costs of
Colombian operations, expectations of the net realizable value of the Colombian
assets, expectations of the opportunity for growth through expansion into the
United States and the timing to commence operations.
Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which
such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because
the Company can give no assurance that such statements and information will
prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address
future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks
and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a
number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to: the risks
associated with the oilfield services sector (e.g. demand, pricing and terms for
oilfield services; current and expected oil and natural gas prices; exploration
and development costs and delays; reserves discovery and decline rates; pipeline
and transportation capacity; weather, health, safety and environmental risks);
integration of acquisitions, competition, and uncertainties resulting from
potential delays or changes in plans with respect to acquisitions, development
projects or capital expenditures and changes in legislation, including but not
limited to tax laws, royalties, incentive programs and environmental
regulations; stock market volatility and the inability to access sufficient
capital from external and internal sources; the ability of the Company's
subsidiaries to enforce legal rights in foreign jurisdictions; general economic,
market or business conditions; global economic events; changes to Essential's
financial position and cash flow; the availability of qualified personnel,
management or other key inputs; currency exchange fluctuations; changes in
political and security stability; risks and other unforeseen conditions
associated with the sale of the Colombian business; risks and uncertainty
related to distribution and pipeline constraints; and other unforeseen
conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by the Company.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking
statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive.
Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the
Company's financial results are included in reports on file with applicable
securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website
(www.sedar.com) for the Company. The forward-looking statements and information
contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company
undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking
statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
SECOND QUARTER 2013 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
Essential has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin at 10:00 am MT
(12:00 pm ET) on Thursday, August 8, 2013.
The conference call dial in numbers are 416-695-7806 or 888-789-9572, passcode
7312337.
An archived recording of the conference call will be available approximately one
hour after the completion of the call until August 22, 2013 by dialing
905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053, passcode 3011022.
A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on Essential's website
at www.essentialenergy.ca by selecting "Investors" and "Events and
Presentations". Shortly after the live webcast, an archived version will be
available for approximately 30 days.
The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Essential Energy Services Ltd.
Garnet K. Amundson
President and CEO
(403) 513-7272
service@essentialenergy.ca
Essential Energy Services Ltd.
Karen Perasalo
Investor Relations
(403) 513-7272
service@essentialenergy.ca
www.essentialenergy.ca
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