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 July 21, 2010 - 04:00 AM PST
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Complete Production Services, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings of $0.20 Per Diluted Share

Jul. 21, 2010 (Business Wire) -- Complete Production Services, Inc. (NYSE: CPX) today reported second quarter revenue of $360.2 million, an increase of 16% over the first quarter of 2010, Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) of $85.3 million, an increase of 53% over the first quarter of 2010, operating income of $39.9 million and net income of $15.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Cash balance increased to $141.6 million as of the second quarter, and the company’s $240 million credit facility remains undrawn.

Revenue for the Completion and Production Services segment during the second quarter of 2010 was $310.5 million, an increase of 17% over the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $84.7 million in the second quarter of 2010, up 47% versus the first quarter of 2010. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27.3% during the second quarter of 2010 versus 21.7% for the first quarter of 2010. The segment continued to benefit from increased horizontal drilling and completion related activity and the associated escalation in service intensity within U.S. resource plays. All significant U.S. service lines contributed to the improved performance, with the largest contribution from pressure pumping and coiled tubing. Price improvement in some service lines and select geographic areas also positively impacted the results of the segment.

Drilling Services segment revenue was $40.4 million during the second quarter of 2010, versus $35.1 million reported for the prior quarter, representing an increase of 15%. The segment reported Adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million, up 60% versus the first quarter of 2010. The improved performance of the segment is attributable to improved pricing and utilization for contract drilling and rig relocation services.

In comparison to the second quarter of 2009, consolidated revenue increased $121.8 million, or 51%, operating income increased $62.8 million, Adjusted EBITDA increased $56.8 million and net income increased by $41.5 million, or $0.54 per diluted share.

“We delivered outstanding performance during the second quarter,” commented Joe Winkler, Chairman and CEO. “U.S. activity levels continued to improve throughout the quarter, particularly in oil and liquid-rich resource plays, and we are executing well in the field.”

“We believe our reputation, market position and balance sheet will allow us to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities. Beginning in the third quarter of 2010, we will start deploying additional pressure pumping capacity, most of which will be committed under long-term contracts. The deployment will include two frac fleets in the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas, a frac fleet in the Marcellus Shale and additional pressure pumping capacity in the Bakken Shale. As a result of our investments, we anticipate our 2010 capital expenditures will be between $155 and $165 million.”

“We remain pleased with how the company is positioned, believe activity in oil and liquid-rich plays will remain robust for the foreseeable future and are optimistic regarding the near-term and long-term outlook for the North American natural gas markets,” concluded Mr. Winkler.

Complete Production Services, Inc. is a leading oilfield service provider focused on the completion and production phases of oil and gas wells. The company has established a significant presence in unconventional oil and gas plays in North America that it believes have the highest potential for long-term growth.

Complete will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2010 results on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the live conference call, dial (866) 314-5050 at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. When prompted, provide the passcode: 33412145. The conference call will be available for replay beginning at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 21, 2010 and will be available until July 28, 2010. To access the conference call replay, please call (888) 286-8010 and use the passcode: 26086546. The call is also being webcast and can be accessed at our website at www.completeproduction.com.

The foregoing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are those that do not state historical facts and are, therefore, inherently subject to risk and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding future market conditions, the company’s deployment of additional pressure pumping capacity, the company’s capital expenditures, the company’s business objectives in 2010 and the company’s future success. Such statements are based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks associated with the general nature of the oilfield service industry, the uncertainty of near-term and long-term activity levels, general economic conditions in the United States and globally, and other risks described in the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release.

Management evaluates the performance of Complete’s operating segments using non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income from continuing operations before net interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and non-controlling interest. Adjusted EBITDA is not a substitute for GAAP measures of earnings and cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA is used in this press release because our management considers this measure to be an important supplemental measure of performance and believes it is used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.

             

Complete Production Services, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Quarters Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 and March 31, 2010

And the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)

 
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, June 30,
2010 2009 2010 2010 2009
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Revenue:
Services $ 350,905 $ 221,150 $ 301,392 $ 652,297 $ 544,067
Products   9,340     17,248     8,312     17,652     31,012  
360,245 238,398 309,704 669,949 575,079
 
Cost of services 223,564 150,773 206,820 430,384 361,986
Cost of products 7,323 13,492 6,124 13,447 23,987
General and administrative expense 44,017 45,633 40,852 84,869 94,911
Depreciation and amortization   45,472     51,402     45,319     90,791     103,091  
320,376 261,300 299,115 619,491 583,975
 
Income (loss) before interest and taxes 39,869 (22,902 ) 10,589 50,458 (8,896 )
 
Interest expense 14,760 13,899 14,741 29,501 28,357
Interest income   (95 )   (20 )   (48 )   (143 )   (30 )
Income (loss) before taxes 25,204 (36,781 ) (4,104 ) 21,100 (37,223 )
 
Tax provision (benefit)   9,533     (10,949 )   (1,342 )   8,191     (11,055 )
 
Net income (loss) $ 15,671   $ (25,832 ) $ (2,762 ) $ 12,909   $ (26,168 )
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share: $ 0.21   $ (0.34 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.17   $ (0.35 )
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share: $ 0.20   $ (0.34 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.17   $ (0.35 )
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 76,036 75,036 75,699 75,869 74,966
Diluted 77,318 75,036 75,699 77,194 74,966
       

Complete Production Services, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

(in thousands)

 
June 30, December 31,
2010 2009
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Assets:
Cash $ 141,648 $ 77,360
Other current assets 325,824 292,566
Property, plant and equipment, net 893,599 941,133
Goodwill 244,840 243,823
Other long-term assets   26,924     33,972  
Total assets   1,632,835     1,588,854  
 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Current liabilities 112,201 91,722
Long-term debt 650,000 650,002
Long-term deferred tax liabilities   151,995     148,240  
Total liabilities 914,196 889,964
 
Common stock 761 752
Treasury stock (1,744 ) (334 )
Additional paid-in capital 645,086 636,904
Retained earnings 54,916 42,007
Cumulative translation adjustment   19,620     19,561  
Total stockholders' equity   718,639     698,890  
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,632,835   $ 1,588,854  
         

Complete Production Services, Inc.

Consolidated Segment Information

For the Quarters Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and March 31, 2010

And the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands, except percentages)

 
Quarter Ended
June 30, June 30, March 31,
2010 2009 2010
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Revenue:
Completion and production services $ 310,460 $ 196,441 $ 266,288
Drilling services 40,445 24,709 35,104
Products   9,340     17,248     8,312  
Total revenues $ 360,245   $ 238,398   $ 309,704  
 
Adjusted EBITDA: (1)
Completion and production services $ 84,748 $ 31,424 $ 57,756
Drilling services 8,663 3,569 5,419
Products 1,250 2,085 1,562
Corporate and other   (9,320 )   (8,578 )   (8,829 )
Total $ 85,341   $ 28,500   $ 55,908  
 
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue:
Completion and production services 27.3 % 16.0 % 21.7 %
Drilling services 21.4 % 14.4 % 15.4 %
Products 13.4 % 12.1 % 18.8 %
Total 23.7 % 12.0 % 18.1 %
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2010 2009
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Revenue:
Completion and production services $ 576,748 $ 483,967
Drilling services 75,549 60,100
Products   17,652     31,012  
$ 669,949   $ 575,079  
 
Adjusted EBITDA: (1)
Completion and production services $ 142,504 $ 97,648
Drilling services 14,082 10,456
Products 2,812 4,635
Corporate and other   (18,149 )   (18,544 )
$ 141,249   $ 94,195  
 
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue:
Completion and production services 24.7 % 20.2 %
Drilling services 18.6 % 17.4 %
Products 15.9 % 14.9 %
Total 21.1 % 16.4 %
 
 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure used by management, as defined in the last paragraph of this press release.

 

                 

Complete Production Services, Inc.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income (Loss)

For the Quarters Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and March 31, 2010

And the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

(unaudited, in thousands)

 
Completion
& Production Drilling Corporate &
Services Services Products Other Total
Quarter Ended June 30, 2010:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 84,748 $ 8,663 $ 1,250 $ (9,320 ) $ 85,341
Depreciation & amortization   39,770     4,644     561   497     45,472  
Operating income (loss) $ 44,978   $ 4,019   $ 689 $ (9,817 ) $ 39,869  
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2009:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 31,424 $ 3,569 $ 2,085 $ (8,578 ) $ 28,500
Depreciation & amortization   44,723     5,488     624   567     51,402  
Operating income (loss) $ (13,299 ) $ (1,919 ) $ 1,461 $ (9,145 ) $ (22,902 )
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 2010:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 57,756 $ 5,419 $ 1,562 $ (8,829 ) $ 55,908
Depreciation & amortization   39,793     4,458     576   492     45,319  
Operating income (loss) $ 17,963   $ 961   $ 986 $ (9,321 ) $ 10,589  
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 142,504 $ 14,082 $ 2,812 $ (18,149 ) $ 141,249
Depreciation & amortization   79,563     9,102     1,137   989     90,791  
Operating income (loss) $ 62,941   $ 4,980   $ 1,675 $ (19,138 ) $ 50,458  
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 97,648 $ 10,456 $ 4,635 $ (18,544 ) $ 94,195
Depreciation & amortization   89,649     11,036     1,258   1,148     103,091  
Operating income (loss) $ 7,999   $ (580 ) $ 3,377 $ (19,692 ) $ (8,896 )
             

Complete Production Services, Inc.

Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net Income (Loss)

For the Quarters Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and March 31, 2010

And the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

(unaudited, in thousands)

 
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, June 30,
2010 2009 2010 2010 2009
 
Segment operating income (loss) 39,869 (22,902 ) 10,589 50,458 (8,896 )
Interest expense 14,760 13,899 14,741 29,501 28,357
Interest income (95 ) (20 ) (48 ) (143 ) (30 )
Income taxes   9,533     (10,949 )   (1,342 )   8,191     (11,055 )
Net income (loss) $ 15,671   $ (25,832 ) $ (2,762 ) $ 12,909   $ (26,168 )