Hercules Offshore Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

October 28, 2009 7:30 AM EDT

HOUSTON, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today reported a loss from continuing operations of $37.2 million, or $0.38 per diluted share on revenues of $159.3 million for the third quarter 2009, excluding the effects of non-recurring items, compared with income from continuing operations of $31.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted share on revenues of $315.7 million for the third quarter 2008.

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When including the effect of non-recurring items, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $47.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted share for the third quarter 2009. The third quarter 2009 results include a $15.1 million charge related to the write-off of previously deferred unamortized debt issuance costs and the payment of certain third-party fees in connection with the amendment of our Credit Agreement. On an after-tax basis, these adjustments approximated $9.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share.

John Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hercules Offshore stated, "Our third quarter operating results reflect the full brunt of one of the most severe declines in U.S. exploration and production capital spending in memory as domestic offshore and inland industry-wide activity levels reached new lows. Our results were also hindered by downtime on two of our international offshore rigs."

"However, a number of factors including the gradual improvement in the capital markets, strong oil prices and a constructive forward curve for natural gas, have led to a sharp uptick in domestic drilling bidding activity and recent contract awards. Our Domestic Offshore average days of backlog per rig have recently increased to 88 from just 19 on August 20. While it is still too early to know what 2010 will hold as we have yet to see our customers' spending plans, and the environment could remain weak for some time, we believe the worst of the cyclical downturn may be behind us."

Mr. Rynd continued, "Furthermore, I am extremely pleased with our continued progress in strengthening our capital structure. Since September 30, 2008, we have retired approximately $280 million in total indebtedness. Additionally, our recent issuance of $300 million in senior secured notes due 2017 has further improved our debt maturity profile."

Offshore

During the third quarter 2009, revenues from Domestic Offshore were $19.0 million compared to $112.7 million in the third quarter 2008 as a result of a sharp decline in industry activity. Operating days for the third quarter 2009 declined by 75% to 424 days from 1,673 days in the third quarter 2008 while average revenue per day per rig decreased to $44,715 from $67,384 for the comparable periods, respectively. Operating costs were reduced by $26.4 million in response to the weak activity levels. The segment generated an operating loss of $35.3 million in the third quarter 2009 versus income of $31.3 million in the third quarter 2008.

International Offshore generated revenues of $90.0 million in the third quarter 2009 compared with revenues of $95.3 million for the same period of 2008. Average revenue per rig per day decreased to $117,241 in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, from $130,704 in the comparable quarter of 2008 primarily as a result of lower dayrates on two of our rigs working in Mexico, fewer operating days on the Hercules 260 and no operating days on the Hercules 156, both of which had above average dayrates in the third quarter 2008. Utilization for the third quarter 2009 declined to 76.3% from 94.3% in the third quarter 2008. The Hercules 156 which was not on contract during the third quarter 2009, coupled with the Hercules 170 which completed its contract early in the quarter, as well as downtime on the Hercules 208 and Hercules 260, adversely impacted utilization. Operating income declined to $26.7 million in the third quarter 2009 compared to $34.2 million in the prior year period.

Inland

Inland generated revenues of $2.4 million in the third quarter 2009 versus $44.4 million in the third quarter 2008. Demand was weak industry-wide and resulted in a significant decline in operating days to 116 versus 1,142 in the previous year. Average revenue per day per rig declined to $21,009 from $38,911 for the respective periods. Operating costs were reduced by 78% over the comparable period, or by approximately $26.0 million. The Inland segment recorded an operating loss of $13.5 million in the third quarter 2009 compared with an operating loss of $1.2 million in the third quarter 2008.

Liftboats

Domestic Liftboats recorded revenues of $19.3 million in the third quarter 2009, a reduction of approximately $6.1 million from the third quarter 2008. Average revenue per day per liftboat decreased to $7,813 in the third quarter 2009 versus $8,094 in the third quarter 2008 while utilization decreased to 68.6% from 81.1% in the same periods, respectively. Third quarter 2008 utilization benefitted from demand related to hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Operating income declined to $1.0 million in the third quarter 2009 compared with $5.8 million in the same quarter of 2008. Four domestic liftboats were transferred to the International Liftboats segment during the quarter as they prepared for their mobilization to West Africa, which is currently underway.

International Liftboats generated third quarter 2009 revenues of $22.3 million, a slight increase from $20.3 million in the third quarter 2008 due largely to the addition of the Whale Shark, which commenced operations in the Middle East during the third quarter 2009. Average revenue per day per liftboat for the third quarter was $19,426 versus $17,780 in the third quarter 2008, stemming mainly from the addition of our Middle East operations. Operating income for the period was $2.6 million, a decrease from $5.1 million in the third quarter 2008, resulting from contract preparation expenses in our Middle East operations and preparation costs related to the fourth quarter 2009 transfer of four vessels to West Africa.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

At September 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $219.9 million and unused capacity of $165.0 million under its revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2009, the Company's balance sheet reflects total debt of $951.7 million. Cash flow provided by operations was $32.7 million and capital expenditures and deferred drydocking expenditures were $13.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

During September, the Company completed the issuance of 17.5 million shares of common stock for net proceeds of $82.3 million. During October 2009, the Company received additional net proceeds of $6.3 million related to the issuance of 1.3 million shares of common stock from the partial exercise of the underwriter's overallotment option. The Company also completed a private placement of $300.0 million of 10.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 in October 2009. Net proceeds from the Senior Notes offering of $284.4 million, coupled with an additional $97.4 million in cash were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under the company's term loan. These payments have reduced the balance on the term loan facility to $484.1 million, resulting in a decline of 2.5% in the interest rate margin on the term loan.

Non-GAAP

Certain non-GAAP performance measures and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the company have been provided for meaningful comparisons between current results and prior operating periods. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In order to fully assess the financial operating results, management believes that the adjusted income from continuing operations figures included in this release are appropriate measures of the continuing and normal operations of the company. However, these measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute, or superior to, income (loss) from continuing operations, operating income (loss), cash flows from operations, or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the table that follows the financial statements.

Conference Call Information

Hercules Offshore will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to discuss its third quarter 2009 financial results. To participate in the call, dial 866-788-0547 (domestic) or 857-350-1685 (international) and reference access code 58884642 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call will also be broadcast live via the Internet at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT (2:00 p.m. EDT), through Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The phone number for the conference call replay is 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international) with reference code 15875122. Additionally, the recorded conference call will be accessible through our Web site at http://www.herculesoffshore.com for 28 days after the conference call.

Additional Information

Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 30 jackup rigs, 17 barge rigs, 65 liftboats, three submersible rigs, one platform rig and a fleet of marine support vessels, and has operations in nine different countries on three continents. The company offers a range of services to oil and gas producers to meet their needs during drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning operations in shallow waters.

For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.

The news release contains 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. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the factors described in Hercules Offshore's most recent periodic reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available free of charge at the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov or the company's Web site at http://www.herculesoffshore.com. Hercules Offshore cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements.

                HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (In thousands)

                                          September 30,  December 31,
                                               2009          2008
                                               ----          ----
                                           (Unaudited)  (As Adjusted)
    ASSETS
      Current Assets:
        Cash and Cash Equivalents            $219,898      $106,455
        Restricted Cash                         3,657             -
        Accounts Receivable, Net              192,967       293,089
        Prepaids                               26,234        23,033
        Current Deferred Tax Asset             18,766        17,379
        Assets Held for Sale                        -        39,623
        Other                                  17,405        19,946
                                               ------        ------
                                              478,927       499,525

      Property and Equipment, Net           1,975,534     2,049,030
      Other Assets, Net                        42,658        42,340
                                               ------        ------

                                           $2,497,119    $2,590,895
                                           ==========    ==========

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
      Current Liabilities:
        Short-term Debt and  Current
         Portion of Long-term Debt             $9,000       $11,455
        Insurance Note Payable                 14,838        11,126
        Accounts Payable                       68,472        99,823
        Accrued Liabilities                    78,968        83,424
        Interest Payable                       13,923           506
        Taxes Payable                          32,616        32,440
        Other Current Liabilities              37,410        35,966
                                               ------        ------
                                              255,227       274,740

      Long-term Debt, Net of Current
       Portion                                942,727     1,015,764
      Other Liabilities                        27,435        35,529
      Deferred Income Taxes                   278,080       339,547

      Commitments and Contingencies

      Stockholders' Equity                    993,650       925,315
                                              -------       -------

                                           $2,497,119    $2,590,895
                                           ==========    ==========



                     HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      (In thousands, except per share data)
                                   (Unaudited)


                               Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
                                 September 30,            September 30,
                              -------------------      -------------------
                              2009           2008      2009           2008
                              ----           ----      ----           ----
                                        (As Adjusted)            (As Adjusted)


    Revenues                $159,262       $315,738  $566,444       $798,338

    Costs and Expenses:
      Operating Expenses     123,358        180,978   388,699        470,138
      Impairment of
       Property and
       Equipment                   -              -    26,882              -
      Depreciation and
       Amortization           51,802         50,256   151,739        141,150
      General and
       Administrative         16,814         17,447    48,556         57,777
                              ------         ------    ------         ------
                             191,974        248,681   615,876        669,065
                             -------        -------   -------        -------

    Operating Income
     (Loss)                  (32,712)        67,057   (49,432)       129,273

    Other Income
     (Expense):
      Interest Expense       (24,131)       (16,807)  (54,481)       (47,985)
      Expense of Credit
       Agreement Fees        (15,073)             -   (15,073)             -
      Gain on Early
       Retirement of
       Debt, Net                   -              -    13,747              -
      Other, Net                  70            543     2,760          2,818
                                 ---            ---     -----          -----

    Income (Loss) Before
     Income Taxes            (71,846)        50,793  (102,479)        84,106
    Income Tax Benefit
     (Provision)              24,876        (18,938)   39,211        (30,988)
                              ------        -------    ------        -------
    Income (Loss) from
     Continuing
     Operations              (46,970)        31,855   (63,268)        53,118
    Loss from
     Discontinued
     Operation, Net of
     Taxes                    (1,290)          (168)   (1,965)          (766)
                              ------           ----    ------           ----
    Net Income (Loss)       $(48,260)       $31,687  $(65,233)       $52,352
                            ========        =======  ========        =======


    Basic Earnings (Loss)
     Per Share:
      Income (Loss) from
       Continuing
       Operations             $(0.48)         $0.36    $(0.69)         $0.60
      Loss from
       Discontinued
       Operation               (0.02)             -     (0.02)         (0.01)
                               -----            ---     -----          -----
      Net Income (Loss)       $(0.50)         $0.36    $(0.71)         $0.59
                              ======          =====    ======          =====


    Diluted Earnings
     (Loss) Per Share:
      Income (Loss) from
       Continuing
       Operations             $(0.48)         $0.36    $(0.69)         $0.60
      Loss from
       Discontinued
       Operation               (0.02)             -     (0.02)         (0.01)
                               -----            ---     -----          -----
      Net Income (Loss)       $(0.50)         $0.36    $(0.71)         $0.59
                              ======          =====    ======          =====

    Weighted Average
     Shares Outstanding:
      Basic                   97,159         87,950    91,298         88,478
      Diluted                 97,159         88,508    91,298         89,180



                   HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (In thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)
                                                    Nine Months Ended
                                                       September 30,
                                                    -------------------
                                                    2009           2008
                                                    ----           ----
                                                              (As Adjusted)
    Cash Flows from
     Operating Activities:
      Net Income (Loss)                           (65,233)       $52,352
      Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income
       (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by
        Operating Activities:
          Depreciation and Amortization           151,739        141,168
          Stock-Based Compensation Expense          6,208         10,382
          Deferred Income Taxes                   (64,535)        11,239
          Provision for Doubtful Accounts
           Receivable                               4,468            364
          Amortization of Deferred
           Financing Fees                           2,851          2,882
          Amortization of Original Issue
           Discount                                 3,196          2,598
          Non-Cash Loss on Derivatives              5,554              -
          Gain on Insurance Settlement             (8,700)             -
          Gain on Disposal of Assets                  (58)        (3,649)
          Expense of Credit Agreement Fees         15,073              -
          Gain on Early Retirement of
           Debt, Net                              (13,747)             -
          Impairment of Property and Equipment     26,882              -
          Excess Tax Benefit from Stock-Based
           Arrangements                            (4,458)        (5,469)
        Net Change in Operating Assets and
         Liabilities                               61,750        (79,275)
                                                   ------        -------
            Net Cash Provided by Operating
             Activities                           120,990        132,592


    Cash Flows from
     Investing Activities:
      Acquisition of Assets                             -       (320,839)
      Additions of Property and Equipment         (71,395)      (184,843)
      Deferred Drydocking Expenditures            (13,719)       (13,547)
      Proceeds from Sale of Marketable
       Securities                                       -         39,300
      Insurance Proceeds Received                   9,168         29,229
      Proceeds from Sale of Assets, Net            23,305         14,584
      Increase in Restricted Cash                  (3,657)             -
                                                   ------            ---
            Net Cash Used in Investing
             Activities                           (56,298)      (436,116)

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
      Short-term Debt Borrowings
       (Repayments), Net                           (2,455)           686
      Long-term Debt Borrowings                         -        350,000
      Long-term Debt Repayments                   (20,555)      (106,720)
      Redemption of 3.375% Convertible
       Senior Notes                                (6,099)             -
      Common Stock Issuance (Repurchase)           83,344        (49,228)
      Proceeds from Exercise of Stock
       Options                                          -          5,127
      Excess Tax Benefit from Stock-Based
       Arrangements                                 4,458          5,469
      Payment of Debt Issuance Costs               (9,931)        (8,085)
      Other                                           (11)             -
                                                      ---            ---
            Net Cash Provided by Financing
             Activities                            48,751        197,249

    Net Increase
     (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents      113,443       (106,275)
    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning
     of Period                                    106,455        212,452
                                                  -------        -------
    Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period   $219,898       $106,177
                                                 ========       ========



                    HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
                 (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)

                              Three Months Ended        Nine Months Ended
                                September 30,             September 30,
                              ------------------        -----------------
                               2009           2008      2009           2008
                               ----           ----      ----           ----
                                        (As Adjusted)            (As Adjusted)
    Domestic Offshore:
      Number of rigs (as
       of end of
       period)(a)                23               27        23             27
      Revenues              $18,959         $112,733  $115,110       $272,618
      Operating expenses     36,476           62,849   131,635        166,896
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense               15,118           17,546    45,250         49,085
      General and
       administrative
       expenses               2,615            1,004     5,595          3,616
                              -----            -----     -----          -----
      Operating income
       (loss)              $(35,250)         $31,334  $(67,370)       $53,021
                           ========          =======  ========        =======

    International Offshore:
      Number of rigs (as
       of end of
       period) (b)               11               12        11             12
      Revenues              $90,041          $95,283  $295,250       $234,813
      Operating expenses     44,209           50,518   127,478        110,618
      Impairment of
       property and
       equipment                  -                -    26,882              -
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense               16,769            9,498    48,702         26,394
      General and
       administrative
       expenses               2,317            1,054     5,382          1,814
                              -----            -----     -----          -----
      Operating income      $26,746          $34,213   $86,806        $95,987
                            =======          =======   =======        =======

    Inland:
      Number of barges
       (as of end of
       period) (a)               17               27        17             27
      Revenues               $2,437          $44,436   $15,446       $124,966
      Operating expenses      7,442           33,437    36,563         96,669
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense                8,166           11,350    24,442         31,530
      General and
       administrative
       expenses                 360              878     1,588          2,850
                                ---              ---     -----          -----
      Operating loss       $(13,531)         $(1,229) $(47,147)       $(6,083)
                           ========          =======  ========        =======

    Domestic Liftboats:
      Number of liftboats
       (as of end of
       period) (c)               41               45        41             45
      Revenues              $19,268          $25,351   $60,762        $63,564
      Operating expenses     12,725           13,788    39,277         41,128
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense                5,048            5,135    15,844         16,469
      General and
       administrative
       expenses                 539              600     1,454          1,717
                                ---              ---     -----          -----
      Operating income         $956           $5,828    $4,187         $4,250
                               ====           ======    ======         ======

    (a) In January 2009, we retired four Domestic Offshore rigs and ten Inland
        barges.
    (b) In August 2009, we sold Hercules 110 which was cold-stacked in
        Trinidad.
    (c) The number of liftboats as of September 30, 2009 reflects the transfer
        of four liftboats from our Domestic Liftboats segment to our
        International Liftboats segment. The financial results of these four
        vessels are reflected in International Liftboats from the date of
        transfer which occurred during the three months ended September 30,
        2009.



                    HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA - (Continued)
                 (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)

                              Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
                                 September 30,            September 30,
                              -------------------      -------------------
                              2009           2008      2009           2008
                              ----           ----      ----           ----
                                       (As Adjusted)            (As Adjusted)


    International Liftboats:
      Number of liftboats
       (as of end of
       period) (c)               24             20        24             20
      Revenues              $22,320        $20,323   $61,709        $58,919
      Operating expenses     14,457         10,660    31,677         27,776
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense                4,010          3,143     8,672          7,495
      General and
       administrative
       expenses               1,279          1,466     3,548          3,694
                              -----          -----     -----          -----
      Operating income       $2,574         $5,054   $17,812        $19,954
                             ======         ======   =======        =======

    Delta Towing:
      Revenues               $6,237        $17,612   $18,167        $43,458
      Operating expenses      8,049          9,726    22,069         27,051
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense                1,892          2,782     6,318          8,057
      General and
       administrative
       expenses                 218            645     1,024          1,930
                                ---            ---     -----          -----
      Operating income
       (loss)               $(3,922)        $4,459  $(11,244)        $6,420
                            =======         ======  ========         ======

    Total Company:
      Revenues             $159,262       $315,738  $566,444       $798,338
      Operating expenses    123,358        180,978   388,699        470,138
      Impairment of
       property and
       equipment                  -              -    26,882              -
      Depreciation and
       amortization
       expense               51,802         50,256   151,739        141,150
      General and
       administrative
       expenses              16,814         17,447    48,556         57,777
                             ------         ------    ------         ------
      Operating income
       (loss)               (32,712)        67,057   (49,432)       129,273
           Interest
            expense         (24,131)       (16,807)  (54,481)       (47,985)
           Expense of
            Credit
            Agreement Fees  (15,073)             -   (15,073)             -
           Gain on early
            retirement of
            debt, net             -              -    13,747              -
           Other, net            70            543     2,760          2,818
                                ---            ---     -----          -----
      Income (loss) before
       income taxes         (71,846)        50,793  (102,479)        84,106
           Income tax
            benefit
            (provision)      24,876        (18,938)   39,211        (30,988)
                             ------        -------    ------        -------
      Income (loss) from
       continuing
       operations           (46,970)        31,855   (63,268)        53,118
      Loss from
       discontinued
       operation, net of
       taxes                 (1,290)          (168)   (1,965)          (766)
                             ------           ----    ------           ----
      Net income (loss)    $(48,260)       $31,687  $(65,233)       $52,352
                           ========        =======  ========        =======

    (c) The number of liftboats as of September 30, 2009 reflects the
        transfer of four liftboats from our Domestic Liftboats segment to our
        International Liftboats segment. The financial results of these four
        vessels are reflected in International Liftboats from the date of
        transfer which occurred during the three months ended September 30,
        2009.



                         HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA - (Continued)
                      (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
                                        (Unaudited)

                            Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
                  ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Average     Average
                                                       Revenue    Operating
                  Operating   Available  Utilization   per Day   Expense per
                     Days        Days         (1)        (2)       Day (3)
                   --------    ---------   ---------   --------   ----------

      Domestic
       Offshore       424         1,012        41.9%    $44,715     $36,043
      International
       Offshore       768         1,006        76.3%    117,241      43,945
      Inland          116           276        42.0%     21,009      26,964
      Domestic
       Liftboats    2,466         3,596        68.6%      7,813       3,539
      International
       Liftboats    1,149         1,840        62.4%     19,426       7,857


                            Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
                  ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Average     Average
                                                       Revenue    Operating
                  Operating   Available  Utilization   per Day   Expense per
                     Days        Days         (1)        (2)       Day (3)
                   --------    ---------   ---------   --------   ----------
      Domestic
       Offshore     1,673         2,116        79.1%    $67,384      $29,702
      International
       Offshore       729           773        94.3%    130,704       65,353
      Inland        1,142         1,472        77.6%     38,911       22,715
      Domestic
       Liftboats    3,132         3,864        81.1%      8,094        3,568
      International
       Liftboats    1,143         1,656        69.0%     17,780        6,437


                            Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
                  ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Average     Average
                                                       Revenue    Operating
                  Operating   Available  Utilization   per Day   Expense per
                     Days        Days         (1)        (2)       Day (3)
                   --------    ---------   ---------   --------   ----------

      Domestic
       Offshore     1,994         3,532        56.5%    $57,728      $37,269
      International
       Offshore     2,351         2,763        85.1%    125,585       46,138
      Inland          414         1,302        31.8%     37,309       28,082
      Domestic
       Liftboats    7,349        11,308        65.0%      8,268        3,473
      International
       Liftboats    3,072         5,279        58.2%     20,088        6,001


                           Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
                  ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Average     Average
                                                       Revenue    Operating
                  Operating   Available  Utilization   per Day   Expense per
                     Days        Days         (1)        (2)       Day (3)
                   --------    ---------   ---------   --------   ----------

      Domestic
       Offshore     4,383         6,142        71.4%    $62,199      $27,173
      International
       Offshore     2,025         2,214        91.5%    115,957       49,963
      Inland        3,097         4,505        68.7%     40,351       21,458
      Domestic
       Liftboats    7,198        11,921        60.4%      8,831        3,450
      International
       Liftboats    3,691         4,793        77.0%     15,963        5,795



    (1)  Utilization is defined as the total number of days our rigs or
         liftboats, as applicable, were under contract, known as operating
         days, in the period as a percentage of the total number of available
         days in the period.  Days during which our rigs and liftboats were
         undergoing major refurbishments, upgrades or construction, and days
         during which our rigs and liftboats are cold-stacked, are not counted
         as available days. Days during which our liftboats are in the
         shipyard undergoing drydocking or inspection are considered available
         days for the purposes of calculating utilization.

    (2)  Average revenue per rig or liftboat per day is defined as revenue
         earned by our rigs or liftboats, as applicable, in the period divided
         by the total number of operating days for our rigs or liftboats, as
         applicable, in the period.  Included in International Offshore
         revenue is a total of $4.3 million and $12.3 million related to
         amortization of deferred mobilization revenue and contract specific
         capital expenditures reimbursed by the customer for the three and
         nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively and $3.1 million
         and $9.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30,
         2008, respectively.  Included in International Liftboats revenue is a
         total of $0.1 million and $0.2 million related to amortization of
         deferred mobilization revenue for the three and nine months ended
         September 30, 2009, respectively.  There was no such revenue in the
         three months nor the nine months ended September 30, 2008 for
         International Liftboats.

    (3)  Average operating expense per rig or liftboat per day is defined as
         operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, incurred
         by our rigs or liftboats, as applicable, in the period divided by the
         total number of available days in the period.  We use available days
         to calculate average operating expense per rig or liftboat per day
         rather than operating days, which are used to calculate average
         revenue per rig or liftboat per day, because we incur operating
         expenses on our rigs and liftboats even when they are not under
         contract and earning a dayrate. In addition, the operating expenses
         we incur on our rigs and liftboats per day when they are not under
         contract are typically lower than the per-day expenses we incur when
         they are under contract.  Included in International Offshore
         operating expense is a total of $1.3 million and $2.7 million related
         to amortization of deferred mobilization expenses for the three and
         nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively and $1.6 million
         and $4.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30,
         2008, respectively.



                       Hercules Offshore, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
                                      (Unaudited)
                         (In thousands, except per share data)


    We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted
    accounting principles (GAAP). However, 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,
    income from continuing operations or diluted earnings per share 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, income from continuing
    operations, net income, earnings per share 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 September 30, 2009 and the nine months ended September
    30, 2009 and 2008. 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. The non-GAAP measures included in this
    press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the
    following table:


                           Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                              September 30,           September 30,
                              -------------       --------------------
                                  2009            2009            2008
                                  ----            ----            ----

        Operating Income
         (Loss):
          GAAP Operating
           Income (Loss)        $(32,712)       $(49,432)       $129,273
          Adjustment                   -   (a)    26,882   (b)     5,509   (c)
                                     ---          ------           -----
          Non-GAAP Operating
           Income (Loss)        $(32,712)       $(22,550)       $134,782
                                ========        ========        ========

        Other Income
         (Expense):
          GAAP Other Income
           (Expense)            $(39,134)       $(53,047)       $(45,167)
          Adjustment              15,073   (a)     1,326   (b)         -   (c)
                                  ------           -----             ---
          Non-GAAP Other
           Expense              $(24,061)       $(51,721)       $(45,167)
                                ========        ========        ========

       Benefit (Provision)
        for Income Taxes:
          GAAP Benefit
           (Provision) for
           Income Taxes          $24,876         $39,211        $(30,988)
          Tax Impact of
           Adjustment             (5,276)  (a)   (14,242)  (b)    (1,928)  (c)
                                  ------         -------          ------
          Non-GAAP Benefit
           (Provision) for
           Income Taxes          $19,600         $24,969        $(32,916)
                                 =======         =======        ========

        Income (Loss) from
         Continuing
         Operations:
          GAAP Income (Loss)
           from Continuing
           Operations           $(46,970)       $(63,268)        $53,118
          Total Adjustment,
           Net of Tax              9,797   (a)    13,966   (b)     3,581   (c)
                                   -----          ------           -----
          Non-GAAP Income
           (Loss) from
           Continuing
           Operations           $(37,173)       $(49,302)        $56,699
                                ========        ========         =======

        Diluted Earnings
         (Loss) per Share
         from Continuing
         Operations:
          GAAP Diluted
           Earnings (Loss)
           per Share from
           Continuing
           Operations             $(0.48)         $(0.69)          $0.60
          Adjustment per
           Share                    0.10   (a)      0.15   (b)      0.04   (c)
                                    ----            ----            ----
          Non-GAAP Diluted
           Earnings (Loss)
           per Share from
           Continuing
           Operations             $(0.38)         $(0.54)          $0.64
                                  ======          ======           =====


    (a) These amounts represent (i) a $10.8 million charge due to the write-
    off of previously deferred unamortized debt issuance costs in connection
    with the amendment of our Credit Agreement and (ii) a $4.3 million charge
    related to certain fees paid to third-parties associated with the
    amendment of our Credit Agreement.  On an after-tax basis, these
    adjustments approximated $9.8 million, or ten cents per diluted share,
    for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

    (b) These amounts represent (i) a non-cash charge of $26.9 million to
    reflect the impairment of the Hercules 110; (ii) a $10.7 million gain on
    the repurchase of $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.375%
    Convertible Senior Notes offset by the write-off of unamortized issuance
    cost of $0.4 million; (iii) a $4.4 million gain on the retirement of $45.8
    million aggregate principal amount of our 3.375% Convertible Senior Notes
    in exchange for 7,755,440 of our common shares offset by the write-off of
    unamortized issuance cost of $1.0 million; (iv) a $10.8 million charge due
    to the write-off of previously deferred unamortized debt issuance costs in
    connection with the amendment of our Credit Agreement and (v) a $4.3
    million charge related to certain fees paid to third-parties associated
    with the amendment of our Credit Agreement.  On an after-tax basis, these
    adjustments approximated $14.0 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, for
    the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

    (c) These amounts represent $5.5 million of separation and benefit related
    costs associated with the Company's executive management changes. On an
    after-tax basis, these adjustments approximated $3.6 million, or four
    cents per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

SOURCE Hercules Offshore, Inc.


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