Dril-Quip, Inc. Announces Results For Fourth Quarter And Year End 2013

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) today announced net income of $47.1 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2013, versus net income of $31.0 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012.  The fourth quarter 2013 results were unfavorably impacted by an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $2.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, as compared to an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, during the fourth quarter of 2012. Total revenues were $232.5 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2013 compared to $188.5 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of $44.0 million or approximately 23%. The increase in revenues resulted from increased product revenues of $40.5 million and increased service revenues of $3.5 million.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, net income was $169.8 million, or $4.16 per diluted share, compared with net income of $119.2 million, or $2.94 per diluted share, for 2012. The results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 were negatively impacted by an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $4.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, as compared to an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $3.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, during the year ended December 31, 2012. Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $872.4 million, compared to $733.0 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of approximately 19%.

In addition, the Company announced that its backlog at December 31, 2013 was approximately $1.2 billion, compared to its December 31, 2012 backlog of approximately $881 million. Based upon current market conditions and excluding any unusual or special charges, the Company expects its earnings per diluted share for 2014 to approximate $5.00 to $5.20 and its 2014 first quarter earnings per diluted share to approximate $1.10 to $1.20.

Dril-Quip is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered offshore drilling and production equipment, which is well suited for use in deepwater, harsh environment and severe service applications. 

Statements contained herein relating to future operations and financial results that are forward looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and analyses made by the management of the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors. These statements are subject to risks, some of which are beyond the Company's control, including, but not limited to, the volatility of oil and natural gas prices and cyclicality of the oil and gas industry, uncertainties regarding the effects of new governmental regulations, the Company's ability to convert backlog into revenues on a profitable basis, the possibility of cancellations of orders, the Company's international operations, operating risks, and other factors detailed in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.

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