Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Resources
  • Investor Relations
  • Journalists
  • Agencies
  • Client Login
  • Send a Release
Return to PR Newswire homepage
  • News
  • Products
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • All Public Company
      • English-only
      • News Releases Overview

      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
      • Multimedia Gallery Overview

      • Trending Topics

      • All Trending Topics
  • Business & Money
      • Auto & Transportation

      • All Automotive & Transportation
      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • Auto & Transportation Overview

      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • All Business Technology
      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • Business Technology Overview

      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • All Entertain­ment & Media
      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • Entertain­ment & Media Overview

      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • All Financial Services & Investing
      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • Financial Services & Investing Overview

      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • All General Business
      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Overseas Real Estate (non-US)
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • General Business Overview

      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • All Consumer Technology
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • Consumer Technology Overview

      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • All Energy
      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • Energy & Natural Resources Overview

      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • All Environ­ment
      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • Environ­ment Overview

      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing Overview

      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • All Telecomm­unications
      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • Telecomm­unications Overview

      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • All Consumer Products & Retail
      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • Consumer Products & Retail Overview

      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • All Entertain­ment & Media
      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • Entertain­ment & Media Overview

      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • All Health
      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • Health Overview

      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • All Sports
      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • Sports Overview

      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • All Travel
      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • Travel Overview

      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • All Policy & Public Interest
      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Congressional & Presidential Campaigns
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • U.S. State Policy
      • Policy & Public Interest Overview

      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • All People & Culture
      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • People & Culture Overview

      • View All People & Culture

      • In-Language News

      • Arabic
      • español
      • português
      • Česko
      • Danmark
      • Deutschland
      • España
      • France
      • Italia
      • Nederland
      • Norge
      • Polska
      • Portugal
      • Россия
      • Slovensko
      • Suomi
      • Sverige
  • Explore Our Platform
  • Plan Campaigns
  • Create with AI
  • Distribute Press Releases
  • Amplify Content
  • All Products
  • General Inquiries
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • Media Inquiries
  • Worldwide Offices
  • Hamburger menu
  • PR Newswire: news distribution, targeting and monitoring
  • Send a Release
    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Us

      888-776-0942
      from 8 AM - 10 PM ET

  • Send a Release
  • Client Login
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • RSS
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
    • Trending Topics
  • Business & Money
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Client Login
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • RSS
  • Explore Our Platform
  • Plan Campaigns
  • Create with AI
  • Distribute Press Releases
  • Amplify Content
  • All Products
  • Send a Release
  • Client Login
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • RSS
  • General Inquiries
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • Media Inquiries
  • Worldwide Offices
  • Send a Release
  • Client Login
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • RSS

ION Reports Improved Second Quarter 2010 Results

Second Quarter EPS of $0.01


News provided by

ION Geophysical Corporation

Aug 04, 2010, 04:30 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO) today reported second quarter 2010 revenues of $75.4 million, resulting in net income of $1.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share.  In the second quarter of 2009, ION's net loss was ($16.6) million, or ($0.16) per share, on revenues of $89.3 million.

Bob Peebler, ION's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We were pleased to regain profitability, and even though we had an exceptionally weak quarter for our multi-client business, our other divisions' results were strong enough to drive our consolidated results into positive territory.  Our data library sales for the quarter were lower than expected due to the impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and other timing issues, and we had lower than normal revenues from our new ventures programs, as a significant portion of our 2010 programs began acquisition in the third quarter.  We view the quarter as an anomaly for our multi-client business and we expect a substantial improvement during the third quarter, where we have two significant underwritten arctic programs now in progress.  We also expect to see improvements in data library sales for the balance of the year.  Second quarter highlights include another record performance for both our data processing and Concept systems businesses and a solid performance by our marine business. We saw continued strength in both DigiFIN™ and Orca® sales and signed the contract with BGP to equip their new 12 streamer vessel with our latest offering, DigiSTREAMER™.  While the equipment related to the BGP sale will be delivered later this year, we expect to recognize the revenue on this sale in 2011.  

"Another bright spot for the quarter includes having our land equipment joint venture, INOVA Geophysical, fully operational with the management team in place.  In addition, the team is making progress on both the R&D and marketing and sales front.  On the business side, the land equipment business is still anemic, with an estimated total market reduction of nearly 40% in 2009 and a continued slow down extending into 2010.  We do believe that overall activity for land contractors has improved somewhat, and INOVA's equipment business had some revenue growth year over year, but not sufficient to regain profitability.  There is growing interest in FireFly®, particularly in difficult terrain such as the Marcellus shale plays in the northeast United States and parts of Mexico.  We expect slow improvement for INOVA moving into 2011, but it will likely be late 2011 before we can expect the land equipment business to return to a more normal pace."

CHANGE IN SEGMENTATION

As a result of the formation of INOVA Geophysical, the Company has adjusted its financial reporting segments, such that it reports three primary segments: Systems, Software (formerly Data Management Solutions) and Solutions.  These three segments represent the main product and service offerings of the Company, from the manufacturing of seismic equipment to the software and processing necessary to understand the results. The historical land business that was contributed to the INOVA Geophysical joint venture is now referred to as our Legacy Land Systems (INOVA).  

SECOND QUARTER 2010

Total revenues in the second quarter of 2010 decreased 16% to $75.4 million compared to $89.3 million a year ago. Excluding the 2009 second quarter revenues of the Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) segment, total revenues decreased 6%.  The Systems and Solutions segments experienced lower revenues by 12% and 3%, respectively, while the Software division experienced a 10% increase in revenues.  A reconciliation of results excluding the Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) segment can be found in the financial tables of this press release.

Adjusted for the Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) 2009 results, the Systems segment generated sales of $29.8 million in the second quarter compared to $34.0 million in the same period in 2009, a decrease of $4.2 million primarily due to lower geophone sales.

The Software segment's revenues increased to a second quarter record of $10.1 million compared to $9.2 million a year ago, as a result of the continued success of converting vessels to the ORCA software platform.

The Solutions group generated $35.5 million in revenues compared to $36.7 million in the same period a year ago. The decrease was primarily driven by reductions in new venture program revenues, mostly offset by continued robust data processing services. The decrease in new venture revenues was as a result of the timing of 2010 programs scheduled to occur in the second half of the year.  ION's Data Processing services group continues to experience strong demand, with revenues increasing by 50% in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009.  

Consolidated gross margins for the second quarter of 2010 increased to 37% from 34% in the second quarter of 2009 and from 25% in the first quarter of 2010. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the contribution of the Company's lower margin land business to INOVA Geophysical in March 2010.  Adjusting for the Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) 2009 results, operating expenses for the second quarter of 2010 decreased by $5.5 million compared to the prior year period.  As a percentage of revenue, operating expenses during the quarter improved to 29% compared to 34% in the prior year period.  Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter increased to $16.0 million compared to $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2009.  A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to reported earnings can be found in the financial tables of this press release.

The Company accounts for its 49% interest in INOVA Geophysical as an equity method investment on a one fiscal quarter-lag basis.  Thus, the Company's share of INOVA Geophysical's first full quarterly results will be included in the Company's financial results for the three months ending September 30, 2010.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recognized a loss on its equity investment of ($0.2) million, which represents five days of activity between the closing of the joint venture on March 25, 2010 and March 31, 2010.  

YEAR-TO-DATE 2010

Consolidated revenues for the first six months of 2010 decreased 16% to $164.1 million compared to $196.1 million for the same period in 2009. Excluding the results of our Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) segment in 2009 and 2010, revenues for the first six months decreased 6% or $10.1 million. The Software segment revenues increased $1.6 million or 10% over prior year, while the Solutions segment revenues remained consistent at $83.6 million. Systems segment revenues decreased $11.7 million to $45.9 million primarily as a result of softness in both land geophone sales and general marine purchasing activity.  Gross margins for the first six months of 2010 remained essentially constant at 31% compared to 32% for 2009. Excluding the 2009 and first quarter 2010 results of our Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) segment, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues for the first six months of 2010 decreased to 32% compared to 37% in the prior year period due primarily to one-time items in 2009. The Company's effective tax rate during the first six months of 2010 was 26.0% (provision on a loss) compared to 25.7% (benefit on a loss) for 2009. The increase in effective tax rate relates primarily to the transactions involved in the closing of the INOVA Geophysical joint venture and to changes in the distribution of earnings between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

Loss from operations for the first half of 2010 totaled ($5.0) million compared to ($52.1) million in the prior period. Excluding the first quarter 2010 results of our Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) segment, income from operations was $4.6 million.  

For the first six months of 2010, the Company reported a net loss of ($70.7) million, or ($0.52) per share, compared to ($55.0) million, or ($0.54) per share, in 2009. Excluding the after-tax impact of the special items as noted in the table below, the Company reported a net loss of ($10.2) million, or ($0.07) per share for the first six months of 2010. Adjusted EBITDA for the period increased 37% to $31.9 million compared to $23.3 million in 2009.

OUTLOOK

Brian Hanson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, "We communicated during our first quarter earnings call that we expected our first quarter results to be the low point for the year, and we strongly believe that the second half of 2010 will be considerably better than the first half. We continue to anticipate a profitable year for ION in 2010, excluding any one-time charges. Our current expectations are that we will experience increasing momentum in all of our businesses as the year unfolds, which will likely carry into 2011."

CONFERENCE CALL

ION has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  To participate in the conference call, dial 480-629-9692 at least 10 minutes before the call begins and ask for the ION conference call.  A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the live broadcast ends and will be accessible until August 19, 2010.  To access the replay, dial 303-590-3030 and use pass code 4331111#.

Investors, analysts and the general public will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live over the Internet by visiting www.iongeo.com.  Also, an archive of the web cast will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website.

About ION

ION Geophysical Corporation is a leading provider of geophysical technology, services, and solutions for the global oil & gas industry.  ION's offerings allow E&P operators to obtain higher resolution images of the subsurface to reduce the risk of exploration and reservoir development, and enable seismic contractors to acquire geophysical data more efficiently.  Additional information about ION is available at www.iongeo.com.

CONTACTS:

R. Brian Hanson

Chief Financial Officer

+1.281.879.3672


Jack Lascar

DRG&E

+1.713.529.6600

The information included herein contains certain 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.  These forward-looking statements include future sales and market growth, timing of sales, future liquidity and cash levels, future estimated revenues and earnings, benefits expected to result from the INOVA Geophysical joint venture and related transactions and other statements that are not of historical fact.  Actual results may vary materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  These risks and uncertainties include the timing and development of the Company's products and services and market acceptance of the Company's new and revised product offerings; risks associated with the economic downturn and the volatile credit environment; risks associated with the operation of the INOVA Geophysical joint venture; risks associated with the Company's level and terms of indebtedness; risks associated with competitors' product offerings and pricing pressures resulting therefrom; the relatively small number of customers that the Company currently relies upon; the fact that a significant portion of the Company's revenues is derived from foreign sales; risks that sources of capital may not prove adequate; the Company's inability to produce products to preserve and increase market share; collection of receivables; and technological and marketplace changes affecting the Company's product lines.  Additional risk factors, which could affect actual results, are disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed during 2010.

Tables to follow

ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009






Product revenues

$  39,433

$  52,038

$  79,675

$  111,514

Service revenues

35,953

37,219

84,430

84,633

     Total net revenues

75,386

89,257

164,105

196,147

Cost of products

20,576

33,862

51,067

73,893

Cost of services

26,748

25,419

62,610

58,582

     Gross profit

28,062

29,976

50,428

63,672

Operating expenses:





  Research, development and engineering

5,217

11,793

14,216

23,258

  Marketing and sales

5,649

8,438

13,555

18,201

  General and administrative

11,212

17,256

27,650

36,256

  Impairment of intangible assets

—

—

—

38,044

     Total operating expenses

22,078

37,487

55,421

115,759

Income (loss) from operations

5,984

(7,511)

(4,993)

(52,087)

Interest expense, net, including $18.8 million of a debt discount and write-off of debt issuance costs in 1Q 2010

(1,373)

(6,349)

(27,016)

(13,282)

Loss on disposition of land division

—

—

(38,115)

—

Fair value adjustment of the warrant

—

—

12,788

—

Equity in losses of INOVA Geophysical

(179)

—

(179)

—

Other income (expense)

(799)

(6,381)

2,418

(6,403)

     Income (loss) before income taxes

3,633

(20,241)

(55,097)

(71,772)

Income tax expense (benefit)

2,174

(4,510)

14,334

(18,473)

     Net income (loss)

1,459

(15,731)

(69,431)

(53,299)

Preferred stock dividends

385

875

1,260

1,750

     Net income (loss) applicable to common shares

$  1,074

$  (16,606)

$  (70,691)

$  (55,049)

Net income (loss) per share:





     Basic

$  0.01

$  (0.16)

$  (0.52)

$  (0.54)

     Diluted

$  0.01

$  (0.16)

$  (0.52)

$  (0.54)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:





     Basic

151,441

105,121

135,962

102,447

     Diluted

152,036

105,121

135,962

102,447


ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



June 30,
2010

December 31,
2009



ASSETS



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents

$  16,288

$  16,217

Restricted cash

1,191

1,469

Accounts receivable, net

52,423

111,046

Receivables and advances to INOVA Geophysical

9,623

—

Current portion notes receivable

—

13,367

Unbilled receivables

29,838

21,655

Inventories, net

52,056

202,601

Deferred income tax asset

6,827

6,001

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

9,776

23,145

Total current assets

178,022

395,501

Deferred income tax asset

15,834

26,422

Property, plant and equipment, net

16,202

78,555

Multi-client data library, net

133,073

130,705

Investment in INOVA Geophysical

118,821

—

Goodwill

50,704

52,052

Intangible assets, net

23,182

61,766

Other assets

4,716

3,185

Total assets

$  540,554

$  748,186




LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



Current liabilities:



Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt

$  6,655

$  271,132

Accounts payable

16,902

40,189

Accrued expenses

39,374

65,893

Accrued multi-client data library royalties

11,920

18,714

Fair value of the warrant

—

44,789

Deferred revenue and other current liabilities

12,231

13,802

Total current liabilities

87,082

454,519

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

104,961

6,249

Non-current deferred income tax liability

5,535

1,262

Other long-term liabilities

8,440

3,688

Total liabilities

206,018

465,718




Stockholders' equity:



Cumulative convertible preferred stock

27,000

68,786

Common stock

1,523

1,187

Additional paid-in capital

817,740

666,928

Accumulated deficit

(480,979)

(411,548)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(24,183)

(36,320)

Treasury stock

(6,565)

(6,565)

Total stockholders' equity

334,536

282,468

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$  540,554

$  748,186


ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



Six Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009



Cash flows from operating activities:



Net loss

$  (69,431)

$  (53,299)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:



Depreciation and amortization (other than multi-client data library)

15,766

21,740

Amortization of multi-client data library

18,858

22,021

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, nonvested stock and employee stock purchases

3,343

7,406

Bad debt expense

194

2,625

Amortization of debt discount

8,656

—

Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs

10,121

—

Fair value adjustment of the warrant

(12,788)

—

Deferred income taxes

8,250

(24,697)

Loss on disposition of land division

38,115

—

Equity in losses of INOVA Geophysical

179

—

Impairment of intangible assets

—

38,044

Change in operating assets and liabilities:



Accounts and notes receivable

31,088

71,538

Unbilled receivables

(8,183)

9,112

Inventories

1,153

(10,112)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and accrued royalties

(23,568)

(60,059)

Deferred revenue

1,768

(438)

Other assets and liabilities

(3,949)

14,071

Net cash provided by operating activities

19,572

37,952




Cash flows from investing activities:



Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(2,056)

(2,007)

Investment in multi-client data library

(21,226)

(45,599)

Cash, net of fees, from disposition of land division

99,790

—

Advances to INOVA Geophysical

(6,500)

—

Other investing activities

(1,272)

(208)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

68,736

(47,814)




Cash flows from financing activities:



Net proceeds from issuance of debt

105,695

11,785

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

38,039

38,220

Borrowings under revolving line of credit

85,000

32,000

Repayments under revolving line of credit

(174,429)

—

Payments on notes payable and long-term debt

(142,047)

(66,196)

Costs associated with debt amendments

—

(3,800)

Payment of preferred dividends

(1,260)

(1,750)

Other financing activities

(78)

234

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(89,080)

10,493




Effect of change in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

843

805

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

71

1,436

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

16,217

35,172

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$  16,288

$  36,608





ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Net revenues:





Systems

$  29,792

$  33,973

$  45,907

$  57,569

Software (formerly named Data Management Solutions)

10,133

9,217

18,105

16,463

Solutions (formerly named ION Solutions)

35,461

36,654

83,582

83,663

Legacy Land Systems (INOVA)*

—

9,413

16,511

38,452

Total

$  75,386

$  89,257

$  164,105

$  196,147






Gross profit:





Systems

$  12,381

$  14,175

$  17,939

$  23,881

Software

6,811

6,327

12,180

11,251

Solutions

8,870

11,404

21,293

26,290

Legacy Land Systems (INOVA)*

—

(1,930)

(984)

2,250

Total

$  28,062

$  29,976

$  50,428

$  63,672






Gross margin:





Systems

41.6%

41.7%

39.1%

41.5%

Software

67.2%

68.6%

67.3%

68.3%

Solutions

25.0%

31.1%

25.5%

31.4%

Legacy Land Systems (INOVA)*

—%

(20.5%)

(6.0%)

5.9%

Total

37.2%

33.6%

30.7%

32.5%






Income (loss) from operations:





Systems

$  7,231

$  8,732

$  8,140

$  12,093

Software

6,256

5,818

11,062

10,248

Solutions

2,548

4,603

8,113

9,808

Legacy Land Systems (INOVA)*

—

(11,834)

(9,623)

(17,181)

Corporate and other

(10,051)

(14,830)

(22,685)

(29,011)

Impairment of intangible assets

—

—

—

(38,044)

Total

$  5,984

$  (7,511)

$  (4,993)

$  (52,087)


* Represents the historical results of ION's land businesses, which were contributed to the joint venture (INOVA Geophysical) with BGP.


Summary of Net Revenues by Type
Excluding Legacy Land Systems (INOVA)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009

Net revenues by type:





Systems:





Towed Streamer

$  19,677

$  20,021

$  29,910

$  34,645

Ocean Bottom

1,137

495

1,311

844

Other

8,978

13,457

14,686

22,080

Total

$  29,792

$  33,973

$  45,907

$  57,569






Software:





Software Systems

$  9,641

$  8,653

$  17,257

$  15,494

Services

492

564

848

969

Total

$  10,133

$  9,217

$  18,105

$  16,463






Solutions:





Data Processing

$  27,753

$  18,515

$  51,718

$  36,099

New Venture

4,917

13,379

12,343

37,144

Data Library

2,791

4,760

19,521

10,420

Total

$  35,461

$  36,654

$  83,582

$  83,663







Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
(Non-GAAP Measure)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)


Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP measurement that is presented as an additional indicator of operating performance and is not a substitute for net
income (loss) or net income (loss) per share calculated under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  We believe that Adjusted EBITDA
provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of the strength and performance of our ongoing business operations, including our
ability to service our debt.  The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA shown below is based upon amounts derived from the company's financial statements
prepared in conformity with GAAP.



Three Months Ended
June 30,


Six Months Ended
June 30,


2010


2009


2010


2009









Net income (loss)

$  1,459


$  (15,731)


$  (69,431)


$  (53,299)

Interest expense, net

1,373


6,349


27,016


13,282

Income tax expense (benefit)

2,174


(4,510)


14,334


(18,473)

Depreciation and amortization expense

11,004


19,219


34,624


43,761

Impairment of intangible assets

—


—


—


38,044

Loss on disposition of land division

—


—


38,115


—

Fair value adjustment of the warrant

—


—


(12,788)


—

Adjusted EBITDA

$  16,010


$    5,327


$  31,870


$  23,315


Reconciliation of Special Charges to Diluted Earnings per Share
(Non-GAAP Measure)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


The financial results are reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that certain non-GAAP performance measures may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. One such non-GAAP financial measure is income (loss) from operations or net income (loss) excluding certain charges or amounts. This adjusted income amount is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP.  Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss) or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. See the table below for supplemental financial data and the corresponding reconciliation to GAAP financials for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:




Six Months Ended June 30, 2010


As
Reported

Loss on
Disposition

Write-off of
Debt Costs*

Adjustments of
the Warrant**

As
Adjusted







Net revenues

$  164,105

$  —

$  —

$    —

$  164,105

Cost of sales                       

113,677

—

—

—

113,677

Gross profit

50,428

—

—

—

50,428

Operating expenses

55,421

—

—

—

55,421

Loss from operations                 

(4,993)

—

—

—

(4,993)

Interest expense, net

(27,016)

—

10,121

8,656

(8,239)

Loss on disposition of land division

(38,115)

38,115

—

—

—

Fair value adjustment of the warrant

12,788

—

—

(12,788)

—

Equity in losses of INOVA Geophysical

(179)

—

—

—

(179)

Other income

2,418

—

—

—

2,418

Income tax expense (benefit)

14,334

(19,954)

3,542

—

(2,078)

Net loss

(69,431)

58,069

6,579

(4,132)

(8,915)

Preferred stock dividends

1,260

—

—

—

1,260

Net loss applicable to common shares

$  (70,691)

$  58,069

$  6,579

$    (4,132)

$  (10,175)







Basic and diluted earnings per share

$  (0.52)




$  (0.07)







Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding

135,962




135,962


* Relates to the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs relating to our first quarter 2010 re-financings.


** Relates to the non-cash debt discount and fair value adjustment to the warrant from January 1, 2010 through March 25, 2010, the date of the closing of INOVA Geophysical.



Six Months Ended June 30, 2009


As
Reported

Impairment
Charges

F/X
 Exchange
Rate Losses

Out-of-Period
Stock-Based
Compensation
 Expense

As
Adjusted







Net revenues

$  196,147

$  —

$  —

$  —

$  196,147

Cost of sales                            

132,475

—

—

—

132,475

Gross profit

63,672

—

—

—

63,672

Operating expenses

115,759

(38,044)

—

(3,267)

74,448

Loss from operations                     

(52,087)

38,044

—

3,267

(10,776)

Interest expense, net

(13,282)

—

—

—

(13,282)

Other income (expense)

(6,403)

—

6,657

—

254

Income tax (benefit) expense

(18,473)

11,033

1,365

1,143

(4,932)

Net loss

(53,299)

27,011

5,292

2,124

(18,872)

Preferred stock dividends

1,750

—

—

—

1,750

Net loss applicable to common shares

$  (55,049)

$  27,011

$  5,292

$  2,124

$  (20,622)







Basic and diluted earnings per share

$  (0.54)




$  (0.20)







Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding

102,447




102,447


Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Operations Excluding our
Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) Segment
(Non-GAAP Measure)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)


The financial results are reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that certain non-
GAAP performance measures may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons
between current results and results in prior operating periods. One such non-GAAP financial measure is our
income (loss) from operations excluding our Legacy Land Systems (INOVA) segment.  This segment was
contributed to our joint venture (INOVA Geophysical) on March 25, 2010.   Therefore, beginning on March 26,
2010, this contributed business is no longer consolidated into our results of operations.  This adjusted income
amount is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP.  Accordingly, it should not be considered as a
substitute for operating income (loss) or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. See the table
below for supplemental financial data and the corresponding reconciliation to GAAP financials for the six months
ended June 30, 2010 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009:




Six Months Ended June 30, 2010



Excluding



As
Reported

Legacy Land
Systems

As
Adjusted





Net revenues

$  164,105

$      (16,511)

$  147,594

Cost of sales

113,677

(17,495)

96,182

Gross profit

50,428

984

51,412

Operating expenses

55,421

(8,639)

46,782

Income (loss) from operations

$        (4,993)

$         9,623

$  4,630











Six Months Ended June 30, 2009



Excluding



As
Reported

Legacy Land
Systems

As
Adjusted





Net revenues

$  196,147

$      (38,452)

$  157,695

Cost of sales

132,475

(36,202)

96,273

Gross profit

63,672

(2,250)

61,422

Operating expenses (including impairment of intangibles)

115,759

(57,475)

58,284

Income (loss) from operations

$     (52,087)

$       55,225

$      3,138











Three Months Ended June 30, 2009



Excluding



As
Reported

Legacy Land
Systems

As
Adjusted





Net revenues

$  89,257

$  (9,413)

$  79,844

Cost of sales

59,281

(11,343)

47,938

Gross profit

29,976

1,930

31,906

Operating expenses

37,487

(9,904)

27,583

Income (loss) from operations

$       (7,511)

$       11,834

$       4,323










SOURCE ION Geophysical Corporation

21%

more press release views with 
Request a Demo

Modal title

Contact PR Newswire

  • Call PR Newswire at 888-776-0942
    from 8 AM - 9 PM ET
  • Chat with an Expert
  • General Inquiries
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • Media Inquiries
  • Worldwide Offices

Products

  • For Marketers
  • For Public Relations
  • For IR & Compliance
  • For Agency
  • All Products

About

  • About PR Newswire
  • About Cision
  • Become a Publishing Partner
  • Become a Channel Partner
  • Careers
  • Accessibility Statement
  • APAC
  • APAC - Simplified Chinese
  • APAC - Traditional Chinese
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Czech
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • Middle East - Arabic
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • Vietnam

My Services

  • All New Releases
  • Platform Login
  • ProfNet
  • Data Privacy

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact PR Newswire

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Platform Login
  • ProfNet
Call PR Newswire at
888-776-0942
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Information Security Policy
  • Site Map
  • RSS
  • Cookies
Copyright © 2025 Cision US Inc.