WEATHERFORD NET LOSS $264 MLN

WEATHERFORD - Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $264 million, or a loss of $0.26 per share for the second quarter of 2018.

Weatherford's non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2018, which excludes unusual charges and credits, was $156 million, or $0.16, diluted loss per share. This compares to a $188 million non-GAAP net loss in the prior quarter, or $0.19 diluted loss per share, and a $282 million non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2017, or $0.28 diluted loss per share.

Significant Highlights 

• Segment operating income improved by 73% sequentially and by 195% on a year-over-year basis. 

• The annualized impact of recurring transformation benefits improved to $192 million – an increase of 78% compared to first quarter 2018 and representing 19% of our transformation target. 

• A definitive agreement was signed to sell Weatherford's land drilling rig business in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Algeria for cash proceeds of $287.5 million.

• Weatherford's Magnus™ push-the-bit rotary steerable system was successfully launched and completed jobs in multiple countries.

• An alliance with Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions was formed to jointly commercialize electrical submersible pumps (ESPs).

• Weatherford sold its 50% interest in the Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc. joint venture in July 2018.

Revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $1.45 billion, which increased 2% from the $1.42 billion of revenue in the prior quarter and 6% from the $1.36 billion of revenue reported for the second quarter of 2017. Revenues increased sequentially on higher rig count and improved product mix in the U.S., integrated service projects in Mexico, seasonal improvement in the North Sea and higher activity levels in Saudi Arabia and Asia, offset by the seasonal slowdown associated with spring breakup in Canada.

Year-over-year revenue growth was driven by results in the Western Hemisphere, attributable to increased production and completions work in the U.S. and additional integrated service projects activity in Mexico. In the Eastern Hemisphere, higher  volume in Saudi Arabia was offset by a reduced number of offshore projects in West Africa and Asia combined with adverse exchange rate effects in Russia.

Operating loss for the second quarter of 2018 was $73 million. Excluding unusual charges and credits, segment operating income in the second quarter of 2018 was $69 million, up $29 million or 73%, sequentially and up $142 million, or 195%, year-over-year.

The sequential improvement in the Western Hemisphere was due to overall increased activity levels, a favorable product mix and improved operational efficiency associated with Weatherford's transformation efforts. Eastern Hemisphere operating income increased primarily due to transformation initiatives resulting in a lower cost structure.

The year-over-year operating income improvements were driven by production and completions activity increases in the U.S. and market share gains in Latin America, combined with lower operating costs from the transformation initiatives in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. 

In the quarter, we recorded pre-tax charges of $109 million, which consist of $70 million in impairments and asset write-downs, primarily related to land drilling rigs, $38 million in restructuring and transformation charges and $11 million in Angolan kwanza currency devaluation charges, partially offset by a $10 million credit related to the fair value adjustment of the outstanding warrant. 

In the second quarter of 2018, incremental recurring benefits as a result of the transformation plan were $21 million. Total recognized recurring operating improvements during the second quarter were $48 million, or $192 million on an annualized basis, representing 19% of our $1 billion target.

Mark A. McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We have taken significant steps to strengthen our organization and lay the foundation for sustainable growth. Our second quarter results reflect improvement in revenues, segment operating income and adjusted EBITDA and confirm that we are on the path to becoming a stronger and healthier company. As global activity levels continue to improve and our transformation continues to gain momentum, I remain confident that we will reach our previously outlined operational and financial objectives, including achieving $1 billion in annualized recurring adjusted EBITDA benefit by year-end 2019."

McCollum continued, "Seasonal trends worked against us this quarter, causing us to miss our working capital objectives and, in turn, our cash flow target. The entire organization, however, remains intensely focused on delivering our objective of breakeven free cash flow for the year, and remedial actions have already been implemented to get us back on plan. With a clear mission, the right structure, and a solid strategy, our team is embracing this challenge head-on. We are continuing to drive significant change across all aspects of our business to better position Weatherford to create value for all of our stakeholders."

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Earlier:

2017, November, 2, 09:41:00 WEATHERFORD NET LOSS $256 MLN Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $256 million, or a loss of $0.26 per share, and a non-GAAP net loss of $221 million before charges and credits ($0.22 non-GAAP loss per share) on revenues of $1.46 billion for the third quarter of 2017.

2017, July, 29, 09:31:00 WEATHERFORD NET LOSS $171 MLN Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $171 million, or a loss of $0.17 per share, and a non-GAAP net loss of $282 million before charges and credits ($0.28 non-GAAP loss per share) on revenues of $1.36 billion for the second quarter of 2017.

2017, April, 29, 09:17:00 WEATHERFORD NET LOSS $448 MLN Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $448 million, or a loss of $0.45 per share, and non-GAAP net loss of $318 million before charges and credits ($0.32 non-GAAP loss per share) on revenues of $1.39 billion for the first quarter of 2017.

2017, February, 3, 18:40:00 WEATHERFORD & NABORS ALLIANCE Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) and Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) announced today they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form an alliance focused on delivering enhanced drilling solutions to the oil and gas land market in the lower 48 states of the United States.

2017, February, 3, 18:30:00 WEATHERFORD NET LOSS $549 MLN Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $549 million, or a loss of $0.59 per share, and non-GAAP net loss of $303 million before charges and credits ($0.32 non-GAAP loss per share) on revenues of $1.41 billion for the fourth quarter of 2016.

2016, September, 28, 18:30:00 WEATHERFORD PAYS $140 MLN The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that oil services company Weatherford International has agreed to pay a $140 million penalty to settle charges that it inflated earnings by using deceptive income tax accounting. Two of the company’s senior accounting executives at the time have agreed to settle charges that they were behind the scheme.

2016, May, 5, 18:15:00 WEATHERFORD NET LOSS $498 MLN Revenue for the first quarter of 2016 was $1.59 billion compared with $2.01 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $2.79 billion in the first quarter of 2015. First quarter revenues declined 21% sequentially and 43% from the prior year. The sequential decline was 22% in North America and 21% for International operations. Product sales declined 30% sequentially, while service and rental revenue decreased by 16%. The product sales decline was as much seasonal as cyclical and most impacted the Eastern Hemisphere.