BAKER HUGHES LOSS $(188) MLN

Baker Hughes Announces Second Quarter Results

• Revenue of $4 billion for the quarter, down 33% year-over-year
• GAAP net loss per diluted share of $0.43 for the quarter, includes adjusting items of $0.29 per diluted share
• Free cash flow for the quarter of $413 million, increased $341 million year-over-year

Martin Craighead, Baker Hughes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Revenue of $4 billion for the second quarter declined 33% year-over-year, outperforming the 36% drop in the global rig count, despite incremental headwinds from deteriorating pricing and unfavorable currency changes. Even though the severity of the revenue decline has compressed our margins, we have minimized the impact by aggressively reducing costs and rightsizing our operational footprint. These actions have resulted in decremental margins of 35% compared to the prior year, a significant improvement from the prior industry downturn. Furthermore, earnings for the quarter were impacted by an unfavorable tax rate which resulted primarily from a change in the geographic mix of earnings.

"Our focus on revenue growth in markets we expect to be more resilient in this lower commodity environment has led to significant drilling and production chemical wins in Norway, Saudi Arabia, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico. With our efforts on cost reductions and targeted growth, we are well positioned to manage through these difficult conditions while generating positive cash flow, reducing working capital, and improving profitability.

"Looking ahead to the second half of 2015, we expect these unfavorable market dynamics to persist. In North America, we don't anticipate activity to increase while commodity prices remain depressed as the seasonal activity rebound in Canada will likely be offset by a decline in the U.S. Internationally, rig counts are projected to continue to decline led by many onshore and shallow water markets.

"While near-term market conditions remain challenging, the world's need for energy will continue to rise and the ability to meet demand will require more complex solutions and advanced technology from oilfield service companies. As such, our strategy of delivering innovative technologies that enable our customers to lower the cost of well construction, optimize well production, and increase ultimate recovery will continue to be an essential differentiator.

"Finally, in regard to the pending merger, I continue to be pleased with the efforts of the teams working on completing regulatory filings and to develop plans for a successful integration."

2015 Second Quarter Results

Revenue for the current quarter was $4 billion, down 33% compared to the second quarter of 2014.

On a GAAP basis, net loss attributable to Baker Hughes for the second quarter was $188 million or $0.43 per diluted share.

The effective tax rate on net loss for the current quarter was 3.7%, compared to 37.2% on net income for the second quarter of 2014. The decrease is driven by an unfavorable change in the geographic mix of earnings and the loss of certain tax benefits.

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) for the second quarter of 2015 was $459 million, a decrease of $700 million or 60% compared to the second quarter of 2014.

Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure) for the second quarter of 2015 was $62 million or $0.14 per diluted share. Adjusted net loss for the second quarter excludes $169 million before-tax or $126 million after-tax ($0.29 per diluted share) in adjustments. The adjustments include restructuring charges of $76 million before-tax or $59 million after-tax ($0.13 per diluted share); $83 million before-tax or $60 million after-tax ($0.14 per diluted share) for merger and other related costs; $23 million before-tax or $16 million after-tax ($0.04 per diluted share) for inventory adjustments; and ($13) million before-tax or ($9) million after-tax (($0.02) per diluted share) adjustment relating to a litigation settlement.

Free cash flow for the current quarter was $413 million compared to $72 million for the second quarter of 2014. Free cash flow excluding restructuring payments of $195 million would have been $608 million for the quarter.

For the quarter, capital expenditures were $258 million, compared to $424 million in the second quarter of 2014. Depreciation and amortization expense for the second quarter of 2015 was $434 million, compared to $454 million in the prior year quarter.

Excluding merger-related costs of $40 million in the current quarter, corporate costs were $42 million, compared to $73 million in the second quarter of 2014. The reduction in corporate costs is a result of workforce reductions and lower discretionary spend.

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