Weatherford Reports First Quarter Results

$0.10 per diluted share, before severance, exit and other adjustments

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Weatherford International Ltd.

Apr 21, 2011, 12:00 ET

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE / SIX: WFT) today reported first quarter 2011 income of $78 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, excluding an after-tax loss of $18 million.  On a GAAP basis, our net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $59 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. The excluded after-tax loss is comprised of the following items:

  • $9 million after-tax charge incurred in connection with the termination of a corporate consulting contract;
  • $8 million in after-tax severance; and
  • $1 million for investigation costs.

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First quarter diluted earnings per share reflect an increase of $0.07 over the first quarter of 2010 diluted earnings per share of $0.03, before charges.  Sequentially, the company's first quarter diluted earnings per share, before charges, were $0.06 lower than the fourth quarter of 2010.

First quarter revenues were $2,856 million, or 23 percent higher than the same period last year, and down two percent sequentially.  North America revenues increased 53 percent compared to the first quarter of 2010 while international revenues were up four percent over the same period.    

Segment operating income of $353 million improved 38 percent year-over-year but was down 17 percent sequentially.  Margin performance was held back primarily due to political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa, unfavorable weather conditions and an equity tax enacted in Colombia.    

The company expects earnings per share before excluded items of approximately $0.15 to $0.17 in the second quarter of 2011.      

North America

Revenue increased eight percent sequentially and 53 percent compared to the first quarter of 2010.  Canadian activity was strong while colder winter temperatures subdued progress in the United States.  Operating income of $284 million improved $22 million sequentially, and margins increased 20 basis points to 20.9 percent.

Middle East/North Africa/Asia

Revenue decreased $109 million sequentially, or 16 percent, as political disruptions in the Middle East and North Africa and challenging weather events in Australia and China took a heavy toll, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the drop.  Operating income declined $38 million sequentially, on decrementals of 35 percent.

Europe/West Africa/FSU

Revenue declined $18 million, or three percent, sequentially but was up 12 percent compared to the first quarter of 2010.  The winter effect in the North Sea, Russia and Caspian were primarily responsible for the decline.  Operating income declined $27 million sequentially.  Contributing to the severe decrementals were increased employee-related costs, as well as higher fuel and transportation costs in Russia.

Latin America

Revenue decreased eight percent, or $36 million, on a sequential basis and declined four percent, or $17 million, compared to the first quarter of 2010.  Mexico and Venezuela led the declines.  Operating income fell $32 million sequentially.  Approximately $16 million of the decline was due to the charge for the Colombia equity tax.  Adjusting for this effect, decrementals were approximately 44 percent.

Net Debt

Net debt for the quarter increased $547 million primarily as a result of an increase in working capital of $365 million.  The increase in working capital was largely driven by North America and Latin America.

Reclassifications and Non-GAAP

Non-GAAP performance measures and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures have been provided for meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods.  

Conference Call

The company will host a conference call with financial analysts to discuss the 2011 first quarter results on April 21, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. (CDT).  The company invites investors to listen to a play back of the conference call and to access the call transcript at the company's website, http://www.weatherford.com in the "investor relations" section.  

Weatherford is a Swiss-based, multi-national oilfield service company.  It is one of the largest global providers of innovative mechanical solutions, technology and services for the drilling and production sectors of the oil and gas industry. Weatherford operates in over 100 countries and employs over 55,000 people worldwide.

Contacts:

Andrew P. Becnel

+41.22.816.1502

Chief Financial Officer




Karen David-Green

+1.713.693.2530

Vice President – Investor Relations

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning, among other things, Weatherford’s prospects for its operations which are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks and uncertainties, which are more fully described in Weatherford International Ltd.’s reports and registration statements filed with the SEC, include the impact of oil and natural gas prices and worldwide economic conditions on drilling activity, the outcome of pending government investigations, the demand for and pricing of Weatherford’s products and services, domestic and international economic and regulatory conditions and changes in tax and other laws affecting our business, results of our tax planning efforts, effects of extreme weather conditions and global political instability. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated.

Weatherford International Ltd.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)














Three Months



Ended March 31,






2011

2010
















Net Revenues:






North America

$        1,360,472

$         888,579


Middle East/North Africa/Asia



575,526

562,056


Europe/West Africa/FSU

510,423

453,759


Latin America

409,765

426,673





2,856,186

2,331,067








Operating Income (Expense):






North America

283,697

108,432


Middle East/North Africa/Asia



10,804

75,714


Europe/West Africa/FSU

37,504

46,298


Latin America

21,091

26,074


Research and Development

(64,547)

(48,857)


Corporate Expenses

(55,829)

(45,058)


Revaluation of Contingent Consideration

-

(11,010)


Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

(20,832)

(44,032)





211,888

107,561








Other Income (Expense):






Interest Expense, Net

(112,506)

(95,339)


Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

-

(63,859)


Other, Net

(18,566)

(9,218)








Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

80,816

(60,855)








Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:





Provision for Operations

(21,798)

(29,883)

Benefit from Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

-

23,973

Benefit from Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

2,521

2,443





(19,277)

(3,467)








Net Income (Loss)

61,539

(64,322)

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

(2,338)

(4,035)

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford

$             59,201

$          (68,357)
















Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Weatherford:





Basic

$                 0.08

$              (0.09)

Diluted

$                 0.08

$              (0.09)








Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:





Basic

747,468

737,865

Diluted



757,617

737,865

Weatherford International Ltd.

Selected Income Statement Information

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)






































Three Months Ended



3/31/2011

12/31/2010

9/30/2010

6/30/2010

3/31/2010












Net Revenues:










North America

$      1,360,472


$      1,263,643


$      1,096,963


$         917,696


$         888,579



Middle East/North Africa/Asia

           575,526


           684,630


           601,215


           602,602


           562,056



Europe/West Africa/FSU

           510,423


           528,380


           496,113


           506,177


           453,759



Latin America

           409,765


           446,162


           335,461


           410,688


           426,673




$      2,856,186


$      2,922,815


$      2,529,752


$      2,437,163


$      2,331,067













Operating Income (Expense):










North America

$         283,697


$         261,145


$         199,029


$         127,001


$         108,432



Middle East/North Africa/Asia

             10,804


             49,222


             65,718


             73,993


             75,714



Europe/West Africa/FSU

             37,504


             64,398


             63,236


             67,366


             46,298



Latin America

             21,091


             52,960


             40,914


             41,991


             26,074



Research and Development

            (64,547)

            (57,637)

            (54,457)

            (53,530)

            (48,857)


Corporate Expenses

            (55,829)

            (43,283)

            (41,907)

            (42,670)

            (45,058)


Revaluation of Contingent Consideration

                     -  


             15,349


             90,011


            (81,753)

            (11,010)


Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

            (20,832)

            (48,775)

            (87,120)

            (27,309)

            (44,032)



$         211,888


$         293,379


$         275,424


$         105,089


$         107,561

























Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)







Three Months Ended



3/31/2011

12/31/2010

9/30/2010

6/30/2010

3/31/2010












Depreciation and Amortization:









North America

$           87,793


$           83,996


$           81,843


$           81,040


$           80,660


Middle East/North Africa/Asia

             81,380


             81,596


             75,968


             75,139


             72,290


Europe/West Africa/FSU

             56,594


             53,408


             56,960


             52,371


             49,271


Latin America

             46,388


             47,377


             46,527


             44,753


             42,479


Research and Development

               1,964


               2,398


               2,420


               2,324


               2,224


Corporate

               2,936


               3,075


               3,491


               2,943


               2,781




$         277,055


$         271,850


$         267,209


$         258,570


$         249,705

We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  However, Weatherford's management believes that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios 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 we may present from time to time is operating income or income from continuing operations 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, net income or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP.  See the table below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended March 31, 2011, December 31, 2010, and March 31, 2010.  Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Weatherford International Ltd.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
























Three Months Ended




March 31,

December 31,


March 31,




2011

2010

2010










Operating Income:







GAAP Operating Income

$                         211,888

$                         293,379

$                         107,561


Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

20,832

48,775

44,032


Revaluation of Contingent Consideration

-

(15,349)

11,010

Non-GAAP Operating Income

$                         232,720

$                         326,805

$                         162,603




















Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:







GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

$                           80,816

$                         117,162

$                          (60,855)


Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

20,832

48,775

44,032


Revaluation of Contingent Consideration

-

(15,349)

11,010


Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

-

-

63,859


Bond Tender Premium

-

43,242

-

Non-GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

$                         101,648

$                         193,830

$                           58,046




















Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:







GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes

$                          (19,277)

$                        (200,337)

$                            (3,467)


Legal Entity Reorganization Charges

-

157,699

-


Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

-

-

(23,973)


Bond Tender, Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

(2,521)

(24,301)

(2,443)

Non-GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes

$                          (21,798)

$                          (66,939)

$                          (29,883)




















Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford:







GAAP Net Income (Loss)

$                           59,201

$                          (86,331)

$                          (68,357)


Total Charges, net of tax

18,311

(a)

210,066

(b)

92,485

(c)

Non-GAAP Net Income

$                           77,512

$                         123,735

$                           24,128




















Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Weatherford:







GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share

$                               0.08

$                              (0.12)

$                              (0.09)


Total Charges, net of tax

0.02

(a)

0.28

(b)

0.12

(c)

Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share  

$                               0.10

$                               0.16

$                               0.03






















Note (a):  This amount is comprised of a $9 million charge associated with terminating a corporate consulting contract and $8 million for severance costs.  We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government.











Note (b):  This amount is comprised of a $34 million premium paid on tendering a portion of our senior notes, severance costs, a $21 million reserve taken against accounts receivable balances in Venezuela due to the country's economic prognosis and a $15 million gain on the settlement of contingent consideration included as part of our acquisition of the Oilfield Services Division ("OFS") of TNK-BP.  We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government.  In addition, we incurred a tax charge of $158 million primarily as a result of a tax reorganization initiative completed during the fourth quarter of 2010.  











Note (c):  This amount is primarily comprised of a $38 million charge, net of tax, related to our supplemental executive retirement plan that was frozen on March 31, 2010 and a $40 million charge, net of tax, related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolivar.  In addition, we incurred a charge of $11 million for the revaluation of contingent consideration included as part of our OFS acquisition.  We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and severance charges and facility closure costs.


Weatherford International Ltd.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)
















March 31,

December 31,





2011

2010








Current Assets:






Cash and Cash Equivalents

$           249,317


$         415,772



Accounts Receivable, Net

          2,923,062


        2,629,403



Inventories

          2,759,569


        2,590,008



Other Current Assets

             963,919


           856,884






          6,895,867


        6,492,067









Long-Term Assets:






Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

          7,117,261


        6,939,754



Goodwill

          4,260,025


        4,185,477



Other Intangibles, Net

             735,494


           730,429



Equity Investments

             551,686


           539,580



Other Assets

             261,588


           244,347






        12,926,054


      12,639,587










Total Assets

$      19,821,921


$    19,131,654









Current Liabilities:






Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt

$           619,490


$         235,392



Accounts Payable

          1,433,259


        1,335,020



Other Current Liabilities

             939,560


        1,012,567






          2,992,309


        2,582,979









Long-term Liabilities:






Long-term Debt

          6,526,464


        6,529,998



Other Liabilities

             590,765


           553,830






          7,117,229


        7,083,828










Total Liabilities

        10,109,538


        9,666,807









Shareholders' Equity:






Weatherford Shareholders' Equity

          9,650,984


        9,400,931



Noncontrolling Interest

               61,399


             63,916


Total Shareholders' Equity

          9,712,383


        9,464,847










Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$      19,821,921


$    19,131,654


Weatherford International Ltd.

Net Debt

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)








Change in Net Debt for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011:




Net Debt at December 31, 2010

$     (6,349,618)




Operating Income

           211,888






Depreciation and Amortization

           277,055






Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments

             20,832






Capital Expenditures

          (355,650)




Increase in Working Capital


          (299,723)




Income Taxes Paid

            (65,532)




Interest Paid

          (175,925)




Acquisitions and Divestitures of Assets and Businesses, Net

            (19,389)




Foreign Currency Contract Settlements

            (54,128)




Other

            (86,447)


Net Debt at March 31, 2011

$     (6,896,637)






















March 31,


December 31,


Components of Net Debt

2011

2010



Cash

$         249,317


$         415,772




Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt

          (619,490)

          (235,392)



Long-term Debt

       (6,526,464)

       (6,529,998)



Net Debt

$     (6,896,637)

$     (6,349,618)
































"Net Debt" is debt less cash.  Management believes that Net Debt provides useful information regarding the level of

Weatherford indebtedness by reflecting cash that could be used to repay debt.











Working capital is defined as accounts receivable plus inventory less accounts payable.

SOURCE Weatherford International Ltd.

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