Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

• H&P’s North America Solutions segment exited the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 with 171 active rigs, up over 10% during the quarter

• Quarterly North America Solutions operating income increased $30 million sequentially, while direct margins⁽¹⁾ increased $30 million to $114 million sequentially, as revenues increased by $68 million to $409 million and expenses increased by $38 million to $294 million

• The Company reported a fiscal second quarter net loss of $(0.05) per diluted share; including select items⁽²⁾ of $0.12 per diluted share

• North America Solutions revenue per day increased approximately $1,500/day or 7% to $24,500/day on a sequential basis with additional increases expected

• On March 2, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 27, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 13, 2022

TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported a net loss of $5 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, from operating revenues of $468 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of $51 million, or $(0.48) per diluted share, on revenues of $410 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The net losses per diluted share for the second and first quarters of fiscal year 2022 include $0.12 and $(0.03), respectively, of after-tax gains and losses comprised of select items⁽²⁾. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, select items⁽²⁾ were comprised of:

• $0.13 of after-tax gains pertaining to non-cash fair market adjustments to our equity investments

• $(0.01) of after-tax losses pertaining to losses on sale of assets

Net cash provided by operating activities was $23 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 compared to net cash used by operating activities of $4 million in the prior quarter.

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, “Just when the energy industry is beginning to normalize, another geopolitical event and its immediate and lasting ramifications provide a sharp reminder of how critical abundant, cost effective and secure energy is to sustaining the broader global economy. Given the industry’s experience in recent years we are not at all surprised to find our customers remaining rational and disciplined with regards to their capital expenditures, even in the face of spiking commodity prices. Holding that line is something we believe is crucial to creating a healthy and sustainable industry over the longer-term.

“During the quarter our active North America Solutions rig count increased in line with expectations and exited the quarter at 171 rigs. The industry rig count increase in the March quarter continued to shrink the availability of super-spec rigs that have worked at some point in the last two years, compounding the pre-existing supply-demand constraints in the market. As we have previously noted, the value proposition H&P brings to its customers through technology-driven efficiency and wellbore quality combined with the current market dynamics is accelerating improvements in contract economics. Like our customers, we expect to have disciplined capex spending, consistent with current industry trends, and as a consequence, the underlying supply-demand tightness will likely persist. We believe these conditions could provide a pathway to achieve significant improvement in average spot contract revenues. Our ultimate aim is to generate returns more in line with the high-value drilling solutions we are providing to our customers.

“The outlook for international markets remains positive with additional developments and prospects progressing albeit it at a much slower pace than what we have experienced domestically. In South America, Argentina and Colombia remain areas of focus and we have begun to re-contract rigs located in those countries. In the Middle East, our strategy and opportunity set is a bit different. We started delivering the rigs we sold to ADNOC Drilling and are moving forward with the strong business alliance we established with them. We are also actively pursuing opportunities to export some of our idle super-spec capacity into that region. While we are optimistic about our strategy in the Middle East, we are also keenly aware that this is a long-term play and it will take time for opportunities to emerge and fully develop.”

Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, “While a company’s financial position and cash flows are tested during a declining and weak market, its fiscal discipline is often tested during a recovering and strong market. At this time, we remain fully committed to a long-standing, fiscally sound and disciplined approach to capital allocation and hence we are not compelled to adjust our previously established capex budget range of $250 to $270 million for fiscal 2022.

“The economics for our spot contracts are improving and we expect similar improvements for our term contracts as they are renewed or move into the spot market in the coming quarters. As John alluded to, current contracting economics are moving our financial returns higher and the resulting cash generation will enhance our strong financial position furthering our ability to take advantage of various opportunities, including capital allocation to shareholders.”

John Lindsay concluded, “We continue to be encouraged as the industry rebounds; however, we are reminded, particularly with elevated commodity prices, of the industry track record to add excessive capacity to the market and the longer-term negative consequences that could ultimately result from those actions if not carefully considered. The axiom, “Change is the only constant in life” keeps us mindful of the changing industry dynamics and the long-term challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I would also add that another constant at H&P has been the passion and innovative spirit of our hardworking employees, who continue to lead the way forward within our industry and partnering with our customers to create value for our shareholders.”

Operating Segment Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022

North America Solutions:

This segment had operating income of $1.3 million compared to an operating loss of $28.9 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher activity levels and improving contract economics during the quarter, while the prior quarter was adversely impacted by an impairment for fair market adjustments for equipment held for sale and a restructuring charge. Absent the select item⁽²⁾ impacts on the previous quarter, this segment’s operating income improved by $27.8 million on a sequential basis.

Direct margins⁽¹⁾ increased by $30.0 million to $114.4 million as both revenues and expenses increased sequentially. Operating results were still negatively impacted by the costs associated with reactivating rigs; $14.2 million in the second fiscal quarter compared to $20.5 million in the previous quarter.

International Solutions:

This segment had an operating loss of $0.8 million compared to an operating income of $8.0 million during the previous quarter. The decrease in operating income related to a contractual dispute with a customer that benefited the first fiscal quarter by $16.4 million, partially offset by a $2.5 million impairment recognized in the prior quarter as well. Absent these select items⁽²⁾ for the previous quarter, this segment’s operating loss narrowed by $5.0 million on a sequential basis.

Direct margins⁽¹⁾ during the second fiscal quarter were $2.3 million compared to $13.0 million during the previous quarter. Excluding the aforementioned $16.4 million settlement during the first fiscal quarter, direct operating margins⁽¹⁾ increased by $5.6 million on a sequential basis. Current quarter results included a $2.4 million foreign currency loss primarily related to our South American operations compared to a $1.0 million foreign currency loss the previous quarter.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

This segment had operating income of $5.3 million compared to operating income of $5.5 million during the previous quarter. Direct margins⁽¹⁾ for the quarter were $8.3 million compared to $8.6 million in the prior quarter.

Operational Outlook for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022

North America Solutions:

• We expect North America Solutions direct margins⁽¹⁾ to be between $150-$165 million, which includes approximately $5.5 million in estimated reactivation costs

• We expect to exit the quarter at approximately 175 contracted rigs

International Solutions:

• We expect International Solutions direct margins⁽¹⁾ to be between $(3)-$(1) million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses

• International Solutions direct margins⁽¹⁾ are expected to be negatively impacted by costs incurred to move a rig from the U.S. as part of our Middle East hub strategy

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

• We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins⁽¹⁾ to be between $7-$9 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2022

• Gross capital expenditures are still expected to be approximately $250 to $270 million; approximately 50% expected for maintenance, including tubular purchases, roughly 35% expected for skidding to walking conversions and approximately 15% for corporate and information technology. Ongoing asset sales include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment that offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures and are still expected to total approximately $45 million in fiscal year 2022.

• Depreciation and amortization expenses are still expected to be approximately $405 million

• Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2022 are still expected to be roughly $27 million

• Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2022 are now expected to be just over $180 million

Select Items Included in Net Income per Diluted Share

Second quarter of fiscal year 2022 net loss of $(0.05) per diluted share included $0.12 in after-tax gains comprised of the following:

• $0.13 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments

• $(0.00) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges

• $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to the sale of assets

First quarter of fiscal year 2022 net loss of $(0.48) per diluted share included $(0.03) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

• $0.13 of after-tax gains related to a settlement of a previous contractual dispute with an international customer

• $0.38 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments

• $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges

• $(0.03) of after-tax losses related to the sale of assets

• $(0.03) of non-cash after-tax losses for impairments related to fair market value adjustments to decommissioned rigs and equipment that are held for sale

• $(0.47) of after-tax losses related to a debt make-whole premium and write-off of debt discount and issuance costs

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations, to discuss the Company’s second quarter fiscal year 2022 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (877) 830-2596 for domestic callers or (785) 424-1744 for international callers. The call access code is ‘Helmerich’. You may also listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live over the internet by logging on to the Company’s website at http://www.helmerichpayne.com and accessing the corresponding link through the investor relations section by clicking on “Investors” and then clicking on “News and Events – Events & Presentations” to find the event and the link to the webcast.

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P strives to operate with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. As of March 31, 2022, H&P’s fleet included 236 land rigs in the U.S., 28 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, operations outlook, business strategy, dividends, share repurchases, budgets, projected costs and plans, objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, financing and funding, spot contract economics, future supply-demand tightness, capex spending and outlook for international markets are forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10‑K and quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q. As a result of these factors, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

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(1) Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements for a reconciliation of segment operating income(loss) to direct margin. Expected direct margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain item. There, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of expected direct margin to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

(2) Select items are considered non-GAAP metrics and are included as a supplemental disclosure as the Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future periods results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside of the Company’s core business operations. See — Non-GAAP Measurements.

Contacts

Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations

investor.relations@hpinc.com
(918) 588‑5190

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