Trican Reports Second Quarter Results for 2015
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E-mailCALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/14/15 -- Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX: TCW) -
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Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
($ millions, except per
share amounts; unaudited) 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Revenue $230.6 $534.6 $706.7 $1,177.8
Adjusted operating income
/ (loss)(i) (37.2) 1.3 (42.3) 43.7
Operating income / (loss)
(i) (40.0) 1.3 (59.2) 43.7
Gross profit / (loss) (65.6) (10.3) (114.5) 13.4
Net loss (283.2) (43.1) (318.9) (51.6)
Loss per share (basic) ($1.90) ($0.29) ($2.14) ($0.35)
(diluted) ($1.90) ($0.29) ($2.14) ($0.35)
Adjusted loss(i) (85.3) (36.2) (145.6) (44.8)
Adjusted loss per share(i) (basic) ($0.57) ($0.24) ($0.98) ($0.30)
(diluted) ($0.57) ($0.24) ($0.98) ($0.30)
Funds provided by/(used
in) operations(i) (50.3) (11.5) (78.6) 26.5
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Notes:
(i) Trican makes reference to operating income/(loss), adjusted operating
income/(loss), adjusted profit/(loss) and funds provided by operations.
These measures are not recognized under International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and are considered non-IFRS measures. Management believes
that, in addition to gross profit/(loss) and profit/(loss), operating
income/(loss), adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted profit/(loss) and
funds provided by operations are useful supplemental measures. Operating
income/(loss) provides investors with an indication of profit/(loss) before
depreciation and amortization, foreign exchange gains and losses, other
(income)/loss, finance costs and income tax expense/(recovery). Adjusted
operating income/(loss) provides investors with an indication of comparable
operating income/(loss), which exclude items that are significant but not
reflective of our underlying operations for the period. Adjusted
profit/(loss) provides investors with information on profit/(loss) excluding
asset impairments, the impact of foreign currency gains/losses and the non-
cash effect of stock-based compensation expense. Funds provided by
operations provide investors with an indication of cash available for
capital commitments, debt repayments and other expenditures. Investors
should be cautioned that operating income/(loss), adjusted operating
income/(loss), adjusted profit/(loss), and funds provided by/(used in)
operations should not be construed as an alternative to gross profit/(loss)
or profit/(loss) determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of
Trican's performance. Trican's method of calculating operating
income/(loss), adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted profit/(loss) and
funds provided by operations may differ from that of other companies and
accordingly may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. See
also "Non-IFRS Disclosure" section of this report.
SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2015 was $230.6 million, a decrease of 57% compared to the second quarter of 2014. The adjusted loss was $85.3 million and adjusted diluted loss per share was $0.57 compared to an adjusted loss of $36.2 million and adjusted diluted loss per share of $0.24 in the same period of 2014. Funds used in operations were $50.3 million compared to funds used in operations of $11.5 million in the second quarter of 2014.
Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, Trican entered into a definitive agreement with RN Assets LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, for the sale of Trican's Russian pressure pumping business for a purchase price of USD$140 million or approximately CAD$182 million, with customary working capital and net debt adjustments to be determined. Trican intends to apply the net proceeds from this sale to reduce its outstanding debt. Trican and the Purchaser have now entered into definitive agreements for the sale of the Russian business, and the purchaser has obtained approval of the Russia Federal Antimonopoly Service for the transaction. Closing of the transaction is scheduled for August 20, 2015, and is subject to certain conditions precedent and the preparation and delivery of customary closing documentation.
Trican and Rosneft are also continuing to negotiate for the sale of Trican's Kazakhstan pressure pumping business. If the parties reach agreement on the terms of the sale of the Kazakhstan business, Trican expects that such sale would close in Q4 2015. There is no guarantee that the parties will be able to agree on terms regarding the sale of the Kazakhstan business or complete the transaction on the terms agreed. Further, such transaction would be subject to approval by the Kazakhstan Antimonopoly Body, and final corporate approvals by Trican and the Purchaser.
Trican continues to negotiate covenant relief with its lenders and meaningful progress in the negotiations has been made to date. No agreements have been reached with the lenders as of the date of this report and there can be no assurance that such agreements will be reached. The closing of the sale of the Russian business is a positive step for the Company and we remain optimistic an agreement with covenant relief will be reached with the lenders.
Canadian operations generated $81.8 million of revenue and an operating loss of $12.7 million during the 2015 second quarter compared to Q2 2014 revenue of $171.9 million and an operating loss of $8.0 million. The adjusted operating loss was $11.8 million or 14.4% of revenue and excludes severance costs recorded during the 2015 second quarter. Canadian results were negatively impacted by reduced drilling and completions activity caused by low commodity prices and the impact of spring break-up. Activity levels were very low during April and May, but meaningfully rebounded in June. Reduced customer demand resulted in a sequential decline in pricing of approximately 10%. Management has been focused on adjusting the Canadian operations' cost structure to current operating conditions and experienced price reductions during the quarter for proppant, cement, chemicals, third party hauling, fuel and parts in the 10-15% range. In addition, management has reduced the Canadian operations' fixed cost structure on a sequential basis by 44%. Approximately 35% of the Canadian operations' equipment remains parked and we will continue to monitor activity and pricing levels and adjust our active equipment fleet and cost structure accordingly.
U.S. operations generated $79.4 million of revenue and an operating loss of $24.6 million during the 2015 second quarter compared to Q2 2014 revenue of $267.6 million and operating income of $12.0 million. The adjusted operating loss was $22.7 million or 28.6% of revenue and excludes severance costs of $1.9 recorded during the 2015 second quarter. Reduced drilling and completions activity caused by low oil and gas prices resulted in a significant sequential decline in utilization and pricing in our U.S. operations. We parked eight of our sixteen crews in the U.S. in the second quarter and utilization on the remaining eight (8) crews bottomed in April and May with approximately 20% of our active equipment being utilized and rebounded in June with approximately 60% utilization of our active fleet. All of our parked equipment could be put back into service at any time with minimal cost. Pricing declined an additional 15% and job count declined 32% on a sequential basis. Management has meaningfully reduced the U.S. operations' cost structure and continues to adjust it to current industry activity and operating conditions. U.S. operational results benefitted from price reductions in the 10-15% range for proppant, cement, chemicals, third party hauling, fuel and parts. Management has also reduced the U.S. operations' fixed cost structure by 34% during the second quarter on a sequential basis. Management will continue to monitor activity and pricing levels and adjust our active equipment fleet and cost structure accordingly.
International operations generated $69.4 million in revenue and operating income of $10.0 million during the 2015 second quarter compared to Q2 2014 revenue of $95.1 million and operating income of $15.6 million. The devaluation of the Russian ruble had the most significant impact on second quarter financial results as the ruble/Canadian dollar exchange rate declined 34% compared to the 2014 second quarter. Russian activity was relatively strong during the quarter; however, this strength was partially offset by weak activity in Kazakhstan and Australia. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, Trican decided to cease operations in Australia and suspend operations in Saudi Arabia due to weak operating activity and cash flow.
Corporate expenses excluding the impact of share-unit expenses decreased $4.2 million or 26% relative to the 2015 first quarter. Headcount and salary reductions as well as a tight cost control over discretionary expenses largely account for the significant cost decrease.
COMPARATIVE QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENTS ($ thousands, unaudited)
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Quarter-
Over-
% of % of Quarter %
Three months ended
June 30, 2015 Revenue 2014 Revenue Change Change
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Revenue 230,602 100% 534,599 100.0% (303,997) (57%)
Expenses
Materials and
operating 247,272 107.2% 498,052 93.2% (250,780) (50%)
General and
administrative 23,365 10.1% 35,264 6.6% (11,899) (34%)
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Operating
income/(loss)(i) (40,035) (17.3%) 1,283 0.2% (41,318) (3,220%)
Finance costs 8,595 3.7% 9,536 1.8% (941) (10%)
Depreciation and
amortization 51,402 22.3% 49,136 9.2% 2,266 5%
Foreign exchange
(gain)/loss 2,923 1.3% 4,992 0.9% (2,069) (41%)
Other (income)/loss (2,033) (0.9%) (1,359) (0.3%) (674) 50%
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Loss before income
taxes and non-
controlling interest (100,922) (43.7%) (61,022) (11.4%) (39,900) (65%)
Income tax
expense/(recovery) 182,647 79.2% (17,470) (3.3%) 200,117 1,145%
Non-controlling
interest (394) (0.2%) (448) (0.1%) 54 (12%)
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Net loss (283,175) (122.7%) (43,104) (8.1%)(240,071) (557%)
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Adjusted operating
income/(loss)(i) (37,206) (16.1%) 1,283 0.2% (38,489) (3,000%)
Gross loss(i) (67,631) (28.5%) (10,256) (1.9%) (55,375) (540%)
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(i) See the first page of this report for a description of operating
income/(loss) and adjusted operating income/(loss). Gross profit/(loss) has
been presented in this table as it is the most directly comparable measure
calculated in accordance with IFRS to operating income/(loss).
CANADIAN OPERATIONS
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($ thousands, except revenue per job, unaudited)
June June March
30, % of 30, % of 31, % of
Three months ended, 2015 Revenue 2014 Revenue 2015 Revenue
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Revenue 81,808 171,937 222,717
Expenses
Materials and operating 90,610 110.8% 171,763 99.9% 210,900 94.7%
General and
administrative 3,934 4.8% 8,213 4.8% 4,033 1.8%
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Total expenses 94,544 115.6% 179,976 104.7% 214,933 96.5%
Operating
income/(loss)(i) (12,736) (15.6%) (8,039) (4.7%) 7,784 3.5%
Adjusted operating
income/(loss)(i) (11,808) (14.4%) (8,039) (4.7%) 13,307 6.0%
Number of jobs 1,914 3,628 3,611
Revenue per job 41,729 47,568 60,826
Gross loss(i) (25,071) (30.6%)(15,620) (9.1%) (7,169) (3.2%)
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(i) See the first page of this report for a description of operating
income/(loss) and adjusted operating income/(loss). Gross profit/(loss) has
been presented in this table as it is the most directly comparable measure
calculated in accordance with IFRS to operating income/(loss).
Sales Mix
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Three months ended, (unaudited) June 30, June 30, March 31,
2015 2014 2015
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% of Total Revenue
Fracturing 60% 62% 67%
Cementing 13% 19% 17%
Industrial services 10% 4% 3%
Nitrogen 5% 7% 5%
Coil Tubing 4% 4% 3%
Acidizing 3% 2% 2%
Other 5% 2% 3%
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Operations Review
Revenue in the second quarter decreased by 52% on a year-over-year basis due to decreased demand and pricing for our pressure pumping service lines. Weak oil and gas prices continued to negatively impact our Canadian operations and led to a 50% year-over-year decrease in the number of active drilling rigs during the second quarter of 2015. Weak demand also led to substantial pricing declines as pricing levels fell by approximately 10% on a year-over-year basis. Canadian pricing levels are now down approximately 20% compared to peak levels seen at the end of 2014.
Despite a year-over-year revenue decrease of over $90 million, Canadian operating loss increased by only $4.7 million due largely to cost cutting initiatives realized during the quarter. The most significant component of our cost structure is product costs, which includes the purchase and transportation of key products such as sand, cement and chemicals. Canadian product costs have declined by 10-15% and we began to realize these savings during the second quarter of 2015. The impact of product cost reductions has been offset partially by a weakening Canadian dollar, as approximately one-third of our product costs are purchased in U.S. dollars. The Canadian dollar has weakened by approximately 7% relative to the U.S. dollar since the end of 2014.
In addition, we have responded to the substantial decrease in demand by downsizing our operations, which includes a reduction in active equipment and people. We have parked 35% of our Canadian pressure pumping equipment and reduced our Canadian employee base by approximately 40%. These downsizing measures led to significant cost savings during the second quarter of 2015.
Industrial services activity was strong in the second quarter of 2015 as revenue from this service line increased by 38% on a year-over-year basis. Industrial services demand is less dependent on commodity prices because it is based on production levels rather than drilling and completions activity.
Q2 2015 versus Q2 2014
Canadian revenue for the second quarter of 2015 decreased by 52% compared to the second quarter of 2014. Low commodity prices led to a significant decrease in demand for our services, which was reflected in the 47% year-over-year decline in the job count. Revenue per job decreased by 12%, due largely to a 10% year-over-year drop in overall Canadian pricing. An increase in industrial services revenue relative to total revenue also contributed to the decrease in revenue per job, as industrial services jobs are substantially smaller than fracturing jobs.
Materials and operating expenses increased to 110.8% of revenue compared to 99.9% for the same period in 2014. In addition, the gross loss for the second quarter of 2015 was 30.6% of revenue compared to 9.1% for the same period in 2014. The substantial decline in revenue led to reduced operating leverage on our fixed cost structure, which contributed to the decreases in operating and gross margins. A year-over-year pricing decline of 10% also negatively impacted operating and gross margins. Significant fixed and variable cost reductions partially offset the impact of lower revenue and pricing. Depreciation expense in Canada, which impacts gross profit/(loss), increased by $1.2 million on a year-over-year basis due to additional write-offs of capital spare parts during the second quarter of 2015. General and administrative costs were down by $4.3 million due primarily to lower share-based expenses and employee costs.
Q2 2015 versus Q1 2015
Canadian revenue in the second quarter decreased by 63% compared to the first quarter of 2015. The number of jobs decreased by 47% due to a substantial drop in sequential activity caused by spring break-up conditions and low commodity prices. Spring break-up occurs seasonally during the second quarter in Canada when frozen ground begins to thaw and road bans and weight restrictions limit oil and gas activity levels. In addition, revenue per job decreased by 31% due to a 10% sequential decline in pricing combined with a decrease in fracturing revenue relative to total revenue. Fracturing revenue per job is typically larger than all other service lines.
As a percentage of revenue, second quarter materials and operating expenses increased to 110.8% compared to 94.7% and the second quarter gross loss was 30.6% compared to 3.2% in the first quarter of 2015. Decreased activity levels led to lower operating leverage on our fixed cost structure and a decline in operating margins. Lower pricing also negatively impacted first quarter operating margins as pricing decreased sequentially by approximately 10%. There was no significant change in Canadian depreciation on a sequential basis. General and administrative costs were relatively unchanged on a sequential basis as a decrease in employee costs was offset by increased share unit expenses.
UNITED STATES OPERATIONS
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($ thousands, except revenue per job, unaudited)
June June March
30, % of 30, % of 31, % of
Three months ended, 2015 Revenue 2014 Revenue 2015 Revenue
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Revenue 79,393 267,564 201,423
Expenses
Materials and operating 96,267 121.3% 246,540 92.1% 207,944 103.2%
General and
administrative 7,766 9.8% 9,071 3.4% 7,193 3.6%
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Total expenses 104,033 131.1% 255,611 95.5% 215,137 106.8%
Operating
income/(loss)(i) (24,640) (31.1%) 11,953 4.5% (13,714) (6.8%)
Adjusted operating
income/(loss)(i) (22,739) (28.6%) 11,953 4.5% (6,857) (3.4%)
Number of jobs 1,558 3,002 2,287
Revenue per job 51,003 86,387 88,571
Gross loss(i) (44,422) (56.0%) (2,058) (0.8%)(34,827) (17.3%)
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(i) See the first page of this report for a description of operating
income/(loss) and adjusted operating income/(loss). Gross profit/(loss) has
been presented in this table as it is the most directly comparable measure
calculated in accordance with IFRS to operating income/(loss).
Sales Mix
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Three months ended, (unaudited) June 30, June 30, March 31,
2015 2014 2015
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% of Total Revenue
Fracturing 88% 92% 94%
Cementing 6% 6% 4%
Coil Tubing 6% 2% 2%
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Operations Review
Weak commodity prices led to a substantial decrease in oilfield activity in the U.S. as the average number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. was down by 51% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2015. Low demand combined with excess pressure pumping supply led to disappointing financial results for our U.S. operations in the second quarter of 2015. In response to the low demand, only eight of our sixteen U.S. fracturing crews remained active during the quarter.
Several of our U.S. customers reduced or completely eliminated well completions activity early in the second quarter, which forced us to transition to new customers for several of our fracturing crews. During this transition period, which occurred in April and May, the utilization of our U.S. fracturing fleet was very low. We began to win new work in late May/early June and saw an improvement in utilization late in the quarter.
As expected, the largest activity declines occurred in the oil producing regions, including the Permian and Eagle Ford plays. Activity and revenue in the Marcellus held-up better than our other regions but was still negatively impacted by lower demand and pricing. Overall pricing levels for our U.S. operations decreased by 15% sequentially during the second quarter of 2015, and are now down 30% relative to peak pricing levels from the end of 2014.
Cost cutting remained a key area of focus for our U.S. operations during the second quarter. We continued to negotiate lower pricing from all of our product suppliers. The cost of key products has declined by 15-20% and the impact of these cost savings was partially realized during the second quarter of 2015. We expect to realize the full benefit of these savings during the third quarter of 2015. We have also reduced our U.S. employee base by 58% in response to the decrease in demand and active equipment. The impact of these cost cutting measures and others helped to offset the impact of reduced activity as second quarter operating income decreased by only $11 million compared to revenue decline of $122 million on a sequential basis.
Q2 2015 versus Q2 2014
U.S. revenue in the second quarter of 2015 was down 70% compared to the second quarter of 2014. The job count decreased by 48% due to a reduction in customer activity across all U.S. regions. The most significant reductions occurred in the oil producing regions including the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Permian plays. Revenue per job decreased by 41% due to a significant decline in pricing, a change in geographic sales mix, and a decrease in fracturing revenue relative to total revenue. The impact of these factors was partially offset by a stronger U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 121.3% from 92.1% and the gross loss increased to 56.0% compared to 0.8%, on a year-over-year basis. Lower activity led to reduced operating leverage on our fixed cost structure, which contributed to the margin decline. Lower year-over-year pricing also negatively impacted margins. Depreciation for our U.S. operations, which impacted gross loss, increased by $3.8 million, due largely to the increase in the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.3 million as a reduction in share-unit and employee costs were partially offset by increased costs due to a stronger U.S. dollar.
Q2 2015 versus Q1 2015
On a sequential basis, U.S. revenue decreased by 61%. The job count decreased by 32% due to lower demand and activity across all U.S. regions. Revenue per job decreased by 42% due largely to a 15% price reduction, a decrease in fracturing revenue relative to total revenue and a change in geographic sales mix.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 121.3% from 103.2% and the gross loss increased to 56.0% from 17.3%. Pricing declines and reduced operating leverage on our fixed structure contributed to the sequential decreases in margins. U.S. depreciation remained relatively unchanged on a sequential basis. Significant cost cutting initiatives implemented throughout the quarter helped to offset the impact of lower pricing and utilization. General and administrative expenses increased by $0.6 million due largely to an increase in share-unit and legal expenses offset partially by a sequential reduction in employee costs.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
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($ thousands, except revenue per job, unaudited)
March
June 30, % of June 30, % of 31, % of
Three months ended, 2015 Revenue 2014 Revenue 2015 Revenue
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Revenue 69,401 95,098 51,979
Expenses
Materials and operating 56,095 80.8% 74,066 77.9% 47,685 91.7%
General and
administrative 3,256 4.7% 5,469 5.8% 2,916 5.6%
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Total expenses 59,351 85.5% 79,535 83.7% 50,601 97.3%
Operating income(i) 10,050 14.5% 15,563 16.3% 1,378 2.7%
Number of jobs 1,045 1,225 946
Revenue per job 58,495 75,917 51,375
Gross profit(i) 9,225 13.3% 14,025 14.7% 482 0.9%
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(i) See the first page of this report for a description of operating
income/(loss). Gross profit/(loss) has been presented in this table as it is
the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS to
operating income/(loss).
Sales Mix
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Three months ended, (unaudited) June 30, June 30, March 31,
2015 2014 2015
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% of Total Revenue
Fracturing 91% 79% 88%
Coil Tubing 4% 9% 4%
Cementing 2% 6% 4%
Nitrogen 1% 4% 2%
Other 2% 2% 2%
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Operations Review
Our International operations include financial results for operations in Russia, Kazakhstan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Norway.
Our Russian operations comprise the majority of our international results and activity levels in Russia were strong during the second quarter of 2015 as our Russian customers remained committed to maintaining or increasing oil production levels. Demand for fracturing services was particularly strong due to a continued increase in horizontally drilled wells and fracturing stages per well.
Although the Russian ruble has declined by 34% relative to the Canadian dollar on a year-over-year basis, the ruble stabilized during the second quarter and increased sequentially by 15%. The fluctuations in the value of the ruble continued to have a minimal impact on Russian operating income as a percentage of revenue, as most of the second quarter expenses in Russia were denominated in rubles. However, some cost inflation was noted in Russia during the second quarter, which had a negative impact on Russian operating margins.
Operating conditions continued to be challenging in Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and Australia with all regions being negatively impacted by low commodity prices and weak customer activity. Operating and financial results for the Norwegian completion tools division were very strong during the second quarter. Our key customers in this region were active in the second quarter and we continued to see strong acceptance of our completions tools technology in the North Sea region.
Q2 2015 versus Q2 2014
International revenue in the second quarter of 2015 decreased by 27% compared to the second quarter of 2014. The devaluation of the Russian ruble had the largest impact on second quarter revenue as the ruble declined by 34% compared to the second quarter of 2014 relative to the Canadian dollar. Ruble devaluation contributed to the 23% drop in revenue per job and was partially offset by favorable changes to customer and job-type mix in Russia. The job count decreased by 15% due to lower activity in Kazakhstan and Australia, combined with shutting down operations in Colombia and Algeria. International revenue in the second quarter also benefitted from an 86% year-over-year increase in Norwegian completions tools revenue.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 80.8% from 77.9% and gross profit decreased to 13.3% from 14.7% compared to the second quarter of 2014. International operating margins decreased due to second quarter cost inflation in Russia and weaker year-over-year margins in Kazakhstan. These factors were partially offset by improved margins in Norway. General and administrative costs decreased by $2.2 million due to lower share unit expenses combined with lower general and administrative costs in Russia due to the devaluation of the ruble.
Q2 2015 versus Q1 2015
International revenue increased by 34% sequentially. The job count increased by 10% due largely to higher sequential utilization and demand in Russia. Oilfield activity in Russia is generally lower during the first quarter due the extreme cold temperatures in January and February. Revenue per job increased by 14% due largely to a 15% sequential increase in the value of the ruble relative to the Canadian dollar, which favorably impacted revenue per job in Russia. Revenue in the second quarter of 2015 also benefitted from a 190% sequential increase in Norwegian completions tools revenue.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses decreased to 80.8% from 91.7% and gross profit increased to 13.3% from 0.9% on a sequential basis. Sequential margin improvements in Russia and Norway due to higher revenue contributed to majority of the increase. General and administrative costs increased by $0.3 million due largely to 15% sequential increase in the value of the ruble relative to the Canadian dollar.
CORPORATE
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June June March
($ thousands, unaudited) 30, % of 30, % of 31, % of
Three months ended, 2015 Revenue 2014 Revenue 2015 Revenue
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Expenses
Materials and operating 4,300 1.9% 5,683 1.1% 6,385 1.3%
General and
administrative 8,409 3.6% 12,511 2.3% 8,230 1.7%
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Total expenses 12,709 5.5% 18,194 3.4% 14,615 3.0%
Operating loss(i) (12,709) (5.5%)(18,194) (3.4%)(14,615) (3.0%)
Adjusted operating
loss(i) (12,709) (5.5%)(18,194) (3.4%)(12,942) (2.7%)
Gross loss(i) (5,363) (2.3%) (6,603) (1.2%) (7,389) (1.6%)
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(i) See the first page of this report for a description of operating
income/(loss) and adjusted operating income/(loss). Gross profit/(loss) has
been presented in this table as it is the most directly comparable measure
calculated in accordance with IFRS to operating income/(loss).
Q2 2015 versus Q2 2014
Corporate share-unit costs in the second quarter were $3.4 million lower on a year-over-year basis. Excluding these costs, corporate expenses in the second quarter of 2015 were $2.1 million lower compared to the second quarter of 2014. The decrease is due to cost control measures initiated in late 2014, which included salary reductions and lay-offs.
Q2 2015 versus Q1 2015
Corporate share unit costs were $2.3 million higher during the second quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2015 due to the issuance of share unit awards combined with an increase in share price during the quarter. Excluding severance and professional charges incurred in the first quarter of 2015 and changes in share-unit costs, corporate expenses decreased sequentially by $2.6 million. The decrease is largely due to cost control measures initiated in late 2014, which included salary reductions and lay-offs.
OTHER EXPENSES AND INCOME
Finance costs for the second quarter of 2015 decreased by 10% compared to the same period in 2014. A reduction in average outstanding debt (which includes notes payable, finance lease obligations, and revolving credit facilities as disclosed in the interim financial statements) contributed the decrease in interest.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 5% compared to the same period last year. A lower depreciable asset base combined with a reduction in Canadian dollar depreciation on Russian ruble denominated assets was more than offset by an increase in Canadian dollar depreciation on U.S. dollar denominated assets.
Foreign exchange losses of $2.9 million have been recorded in the second quarter of 2015, compared to losses of $5.0 million for the same period in 2014. This change is largely due to the net impact of fluctuations in the U.S. dollar and the Russian ruble relative to the Canadian dollar. Other income of $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2015 relates to net gains on asset sales and interest income earned on cash balances.
COMPARATIVE YEAR-TO-DATE INCOME STATEMENTS ($ thousands, unaudited)
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Quarter-
Over-
% of % of Quarter %
Six months ended June
30, 2015 Revenue 2014 Revenue Change Change
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Revenue 706,721 100% 1,177,816 100.0% (471,095) (40%)
Expenses
Materials and
operating 720,186 101.9% 1,066,329 90.5% (346,143) (32%)
General and
administrative 45,737 6.5% 67,800 5.8% (22,063) (33%)
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Operating
income/(loss)(i) (59,202) (8.4%) 43,687 3.7% (102,889) (236%)
Finance costs 18,685 2.6% 19,763 1.7% (1,078) (5%)
Depreciation and
amortization 103,756 14.7% 101,887 8.7% 1,869 2%
Foreign exchange
(gain)/loss (23,278) (3.3%) 2,700 0.2% (25,978) (962%)
Other (income)/loss (1,968) (0.3%) (3,963) (0.3%) 1,995 (50%)
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Loss before income
taxes and non-
controlling interest (156,397) (22.1%) (76,700) (6.5%) (79,697) (104%)
Income tax
expense/(recovery) 163,409 23.1% (24,038) (2.0%) 187,447 780%
Non-controlling
interest (940) (0.1%) (1,077) (0.1%) 137 (13%)
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Net loss (318,866) (45.1%) (51,585) (4.4%)(267,281) (518%)
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Adjusted operating
income/(loss)(i) (42,322) (6.0%) 43,687 3.7% (86,009) (197%)
Gross
profit/(loss)(i) (114,534) (16.2%) 13,386 1.1% (127,920) (956%)
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(i) see first page of this report
CANADIAN OPERATIONS
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Revenue 304,525 525,279 (42%)
Expenses
Materials and operating 301,510 99.0% 455,043 86.6% (34%)
General and administrative 7,967 2.6% 15,755 3.0% (49%)
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Total expenses 309,477 101.6% 470,798 89.6% (34%)
Operating income/(loss)(i) (4,952) (1.6%) 54,481 10.4% (109%)
Adjusted operating
income/(loss)(i) 1,499 0.5% 54,481 10.4% (97%)
Number of jobs 5,525 10,024 (45%)
Revenue per job 54,210 52,438 3%
Gross profit/(loss)(i) (32,240) (10.6%) 36,702 7.0% (188%)
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Canadian revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2015, was 42% lower than the same period in 2014. Low commodity prices over the first half of 2015 has led to substantial declines in activity for the majority of our Canadian service lines. Average rig count in Canada has decreased 44% over the first half of 2015 compared to the first half of 2014, which compares to the 45% decline in our job count. Revenue per job increased by 3% due a favorable change in customer and job-type mix, which was partially offset by a 3% average price decline.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 99.0% from 86.6% compared to the same period in 2014, which led to a decline in operating income. In addition, the gross loss was 10.6% compared to gross profit of 7.0% in 2014. Operating and gross margins declined due largely to the 42% decrease in revenue that led to lower operational leverage on our fixed structure. This decline was partially offset by cost control initiatives that were implemented throughout the first half of 2015.
UNITED STATES OPERATIONS
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Revenue 280,816 478,604 (41%)
Expenses
Materials and operating 304,211 108.3% 451,747 94.4% (33%)
General and administrative 14,959 5.3% 15,939 3.3% (6%)
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Total expenses 319,170 113.6% 467,686 97.7% (32%)
Operating income/(loss)(i) (38,354) (13.6%) 10,918 2.3% (451%)
Adjusted operating
income/(loss)(i) (29,597) (10.5%) 10,918 2.3% (371%)
Number of jobs 3,845 6,220 (38%)
Revenue per job 73,348 73,655 0%
Gross loss(i) (79,249) (28.2%) (21,812) (4.6%) (263%)
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U.S. revenue for the first six months of 2015 decreased by 41% compared to the first six months of 2014. The job count decreased by 38% due to lower activity across all U.S. regions as U.S. rig count was down 35% over the first six months of 2015 relative to 2014. Suspension of operations in the Bakken in March of 2015 also negatively impacted the job count. Revenue per job was relatively flat as increases caused by a stronger U.S. dollar were offset by pricing reductions.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 108.3% from 94.4%. In addition, the gross loss increased to 28.2% compared to 4.6% of revenue. Lower pricing combined with decreased operating leverage on our fixed cost structure led to the decline in margins. These factors were partially offset by cost cutting initiatives implemented throughout the first half of 2015. General and administrative costs decreased by $1.0 million as cost reductions were partially offset by increased Canadian dollar costs caused by a stronger U.S. dollar.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
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Revenue 121,380 173,933 (30%)
Expenses
Materials and operating 103,780 85.5% 147,365 84.7% (30%)
General and administrative 6,172 5.1% 10,725 6.2% (42%)
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Total expenses 109,952 90.6% 158,090 90.9% (30%)
Operating income(i) 11,428 9.4% 15,843 9.1% (28%)
Number of jobs 1,991 2,191 (9%)
Revenue per job 55,112 77,178 (29%)
Gross profit(i) 9,707 8.0% 12,585 7.2% (23%)
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International revenue decreased by 30% during the first half of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The devaluation of the Russian ruble had the largest impact on international revenue per job as the ruble declined by 46% relative to the Canadian dollar on a year-over-year basis. Decreased year-over-year activity in Kazakhstan and Australia and the closure of operations in Colombia and Algeria also negatively impacted the number of jobs completed in the first six months of 2015. These factors were partially offset by increased fracturing activity in Russia and an increase in Norwegian completions tools revenue.
Materials and operating expenses increased slightly to 85.5% of revenue compared to 84.7% of revenue in the same period of 2014. Weaker year-over-year margins in Kazakhstan and Australia were partially offset by substantial margin improvement in Norway and slight margin improvement in Russia. Closure costs in Algeria and Colombia also contributed to the decline in operating margins. General and administrative costs decreased by $4.6 million due largely to the devaluation of the ruble and lower costs in Colombia and Algeria due to the closure of these regions.
Gross profit increased to 8.0% of revenue compared to 7.2%. The primary difference between operating income and gross profit is depreciation expense, which decreased substantially for our International operations and led to the improvement in gross margins. The decrease in depreciation was due to the devaluation of the ruble combined with a decrease in depreciable asset base.
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Expenses
Materials and operating 10,685 1.5% 12,174 1.0% (12%)
General and administrative 16,639 2.4% 25,381 2.2% (34%)
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Total expenses 27,324 3.9% 37,555 3.2% (27%)
Operating loss(i) (27,324) (3.9%) (37,555) (3.2%) (27%)
Adjusted operating loss(i) (25,651) (3.6%) (37,555) (3.2%) (32%)
Gross loss(i) (12,752) (1.8%) (14,089) (1.2%) (9%)
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Corporate share-unit costs in the first half of 2015 were $6.1 million lower on a year-over-year basis. Excluding share-unit costs and severance and professional charges incurred in the first quarter of 2015, corporate expenses decreased by $5.8 million compared to the first half of 2014. The decrease is due to cost control measures initiated in late 2014, which included salary reductions and lay-offs.
OTHER EXPENSES AND INCOME
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, finance costs decreased by 5% compared to the same period in 2014 due to decreased debt balances. Depreciation and amortization increased by 2% compared to the same period last year as a stronger U.S. dollar led to higher Canadian dollar depreciation charges on U.S. assets. This was partially offset by a smaller depreciable asset base and less Canadian dollar depreciation in Russia caused by a weaker Russian ruble.
Foreign exchange gains of $23.3 million have been recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to losses of $2.7 million for the same period in 2014. This change is due to the net impact of fluctuations in the U.S. dollar and the Russian ruble relative to the Canadian dollar. Other income for the first half of 2015 was $2.0 million compared to $4.0 million for the same period of 2014. Other income is largely comprised of gains on asset sales and interest income on cash balances.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Operating Activities
Funds used in operations increased to $50.3 million during the second quarter of 2015 compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2014. The decrease in operating cash flow was largely due to weak North American results caused by low commodity prices.
At June 30, 2015, Trican had working capital of $297.7 million compared to $601.2 million at the end of 2014. The decrease is largely due to declines in North American revenue, which has led to a significant decrease in trade accounts receivable, offset partially by a decrease in trade payables. Cash flow generated by the decrease in working capital was $194.4 million during the first half of 2015 and was a significant source of cash flow for the Company during this period.
Investing Activities
Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, Trican entered into a definitive agreement with RN Assets LLC, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, for the sale of Trican's Russian pressure pumping business for a purchase price of USD$140 million or approximately CAD$182 million, with customary working capital and net debt adjustments to be determined. Trican intends to apply the net proceeds from this sale to reduce its outstanding debt. Trican and the Purchaser have now entered into definitive agreements for the sale of the Russian business, and the purchaser has obtained approval of the Russia Federal Antimonopoly Service for the transaction. Closing of the transaction is scheduled for August 20, 2015, and is subject certain conditions precedent and to the preparation and delivery of customary closing documentation.
Trican and Rosneft are also continuing to negotiate for the sale of Trican's Kazakhstan pressure pumping business. If the parties reach agreement on the terms of the sale of the Kazakhstan business, Trican expects that such sale would close in Q4 2015. There is no guarantee that the parties will be able to agree on terms regarding the sale of the Kazakhstan business or complete the transaction on the terms agreed. Further, such transaction would be subject to approval by the Kazakhstan Antimonopoly Body, and final corporate approvals by Trican and the Purchaser.
Capital expenditures for the first half of 2015 totaled $20.8 million, compared with $41.0 million for the same period in 2014. With the decline in commodity prices and North American demand, capital expenditures will be kept to a minimum until operating conditions improve. A substantial amount of equipment has been parked in both Canada and the U.S., which will reduce the amount of maintenance capital needed throughout the current downturn. In addition, capital expansion initiatives will not be considered during the current economic environment in order to preserve current liquidity levels. Based on existing capital budget commitments, we expect capital spending to be between $35 million and $45 million during 2015. Trican regularly reviews its capital equipment requirements and will continue to follow its policy of adjusting the capital budget on a quarterly basis to reflect changing operating conditions and capital equipment needs.
Financing Activities
Trican repaid $125.1 million of long-term debt during the first half of 2015 using primarily cash inflows from reductions in working capital. Trican is in compliance with all financial covenants as at June 30, 2015. Trican's financial covenants are as follows:
Revolving Credit Facilities:
-- Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Capitalization must be no
greater than 45%; the Company's ratio was 39.71% at June 30, 2015.
-- Ratio of 12 month trailing Consolidated EBITDA to 12 month trailing
Consolidated Interest Expense ("interest coverage ratio") must be no
less than 3:1; the Company's ratio was 4.74:1 at June 30, 2015.
Notes Payable:
-- Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Capitalization must be no
greater than 50%; the Company's ratio was 39.71% at June 30, 2015.
-- Ratio of 12 month trailing Consolidated EBITDA to 12 month trailing
Consolidated Interest Expense ("interest coverage ratio") must be no
less than 3:1; the Company's ratio was 4.74:1 at June 30, 2015.
-- Priority Debt at the end of any reporting period must be no greater than
20% of Consolidated Equity; the Company's had 0% Priority Debt at June
30, 2015.
Consolidated Debt includes all loans and borrowing, including capital leases, less cash and any hedge assets or liabilities.
Consolidated Capitalization is Consolidated Debt plus Total Shareholders' Equity per the statement of financial position.
Consolidated EBITDA is defined as net earnings or loss for the period less interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash items including stock based compensation, non-controlling interest, and extraordinary gains and losses. Extraordinary gains and losses include asset write-downs and other non-recurring charges, such as severance.
Consolidated Interest Expense includes all interest expenses incurred on all debt arrangements including revolving credit facilities, notes payable, and lease obligations.
At June 30, 2015 Trican is in compliance with all financial covenants and cross-covenants on its extendible revolving credit facility and its senior unsecured notes. However, management has prepared forecasts for the remainder of 2015 and 2016 and forecasts a breach of its interest coverage ratio covenant beginning with the end of the third quarter of 2015 and continuing until the first quarter of 2016 due to current North American pressure pumping activity and pricing being at cyclical lows. If this covenant is not met, the Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Notes may become due on demand. This material uncertainty may cast significant doubt with respect to the ability of the Corporation to continue as a going concern.
Trican continues to negotiate covenant relief with its lenders and meaningful progress in the negotiations has been made to date. No agreements have been reached with the lenders as of the date of this report and there can be no assurance that such agreements will be reached. The closing of the sale of the Russian business is a positive step for the Company and we remain optimistic terms of covenant relief will be reached with the lenders.
During the first quarter of 2015, a dividend payment of $22.4 million was made to shareholders. Given the weak economic outlook and the need to preserve liquidity, Trican's Board of Directors suspended the dividend to shareholders during the second quarter of 2015. The Board of Directors will continue to re-evaluate the dividend policy on a quarterly basis.
As at August 13, 2015 Trican had 148,918,046 common shares and 7,391,581 employee stock options outstanding.
During the first quarter of 2015, Trican received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to purchase its own common shares, for cancellation, in accordance with a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") that expires on March 12, 2016. During the first quarter of 2015, there were 187,674 common shares purchased through the NCIB utilizing an automatic share purchase plan, in an effort to offset the impact of exercised stock options during 2014.The cost of the common shares repurchased was funded by the proceeds of the exercised stock options during 2014. Trican has not repurchased any shares since the 2014 Year End Board meeting on February 25, 2015 and does not expect to repurchase any shares until financial results and cash flow meaningfully improve to a level that would support this type of expenditure.
OUTLOOK
Canada
Canadian industry activity has increased from the lows experienced in April and May; however, it still remains depressed relative to prior year activity levels. Approximately 35% of our equipment fleet is expected to remain parked over the remainder of 2015 and potentially into 2016 depending on oil and gas prices and industry activity levels. Management is of the opinion that we have appropriately sized the Canadian operations to the current work scope. Our customer base has remained loyal to us and market share gains with active customers are expected to result in good utilization of our active equipment fleet during the third quarter. Management believes that Canadian pricing bottomed during the second quarter; however, we do not expect any meaningful increase in pricing for the foreseeable future. Cost-optimization and sizing the business to current activity levels continues to be management's focus until oil and gas prices and industry activity levels meaningfully increase. Market share gains and significant cost reductions have made management cautiously optimistic that operating income margins will meaningfully increase and stabilize at a higher level during the third quarter. As the price of oil remains volatile, management will continue to be vigilant in monitoring customer activity levels and profitability and will continue to quickly adjust as operating conditions change.
United States
U.S. industry activity continues to be weak. The largest activity declines have occurred in the oil producing regions including the Permian, Eagle Ford and Bakken plays. Activity in the Marcellus continues to be higher than our other operating regions, but is still being impacted by lower demand and pricing. Activity levels and revenue are expected to increase over second quarter levels during the third quarter as a result of winning new contracts; however, the visibility of this work scope from our customers is very fluid. Pricing has been reduced by approximately 30% since the peak pricing levels experienced at the end of 2014. Management is of the opinion that pricing in the U.S. market will bottom during the third quarter with some marginal pricing weakness experienced relative to the second quarter.
Cost reductions and sizing the business to current activity levels continues to be management's primary focus. The leading edge price of key products has declined by 15-20% and we continue to expect to realize additional savings beyond the substantial savings realized during the first half of 2015. Headcount has been reduced by 58% and we continue to evaluate and implement further cost improvements and efficiencies in an effort to generate positive cash flow in our U.S. operations. Management is of the opinion that industry activity levels will not meaningfully increase in the near term given the recent pullback in oil prices. As such, continued vigilance on the U.S. operations cost structure, keeping utilization high and quickly reacting to changes in customer work flow are critical to the U.S. operations generating positive cash flow by the end of the third quarter.
International
The pending sale of the Russian pressure pumping business combined with the potential sale of Kazakhstan, weak operating conditions in Australia, and our very small start-up footprint in Saudi Arabia have resulted in Trican reducing its International operations. We are ceasing operations in Australia and suspending operations in Saudi Arabia. Our completion tool business in Norway remains our only International area and we are happy with the profitability and market share gains we have made in this region. While Trican will continue to focus on improving the profitability of our North American business during this downturn and strengthening it for an eventual turnaround once commodity prices rebound, we believe we have substantial international operating experience and will continue to evaluate international opportunities that provide meaningful scale as they materialize in an effort to increase utilization on our substantial equipment fleet.
NON-IFRS DISCLOSURE
Adjusted profit/(loss), adjusted operating income/(loss) and funds provided by/(used in) operations do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, are considered non-IFRS measures.
Adjusted profit/(loss), adjusted operating income/(loss) and funds provided by/(used in) operations have been reconciled to profit/(loss) and operating income/(loss) has been reconciled to gross profit/(loss), being the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with IFRS. The reconciling items have been presented net of tax, where applicable.
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Adjusted net (loss)/income
attributed to owners of
the Company ($85,282) ($36,183) ($60,321)($145,603) ($44,805)
Deduct:
Non-cash share-based
compensation expense
(net of non-controlling
interest of nil) 1,294 1,929 1,525 2,819 4,080
Foreign exchange
(gain)/loss (net of
non-controlling
interest) 2,899 4,992 (26,155) (23,256) 2,700
Deferred tax asset
derecognition 193,700 - - 193,700 -
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Loss for the period (IFRS
financial measure)
attributed to owners of
the Company ($283,175) ($43,104) ($35,691)($318,866) ($51,585)
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Funds provided by/(used
in) operations ($50,326) ($11,532) ($28,282) ($78,608) $26,465
Charges to income not
involving cash
Depreciation and
amortization (51,402) (49,137) (52,354) (103,756) (101,887)
Amortization of debt
issuance costs (218) (216) (218) (436) (432)
Stock-based compensation (1,294) (1,929) (1,525) (2,819) (4,080)
Gain/(loss) on disposal
of property and
equipment 1,209 480 (130) 1,079 570
Net finance costs (8,237) (8,830) (9,674) (17,911) (18,646)
Unrealized foreign
exchange gain/(loss) (7,774) (6,609) 26,799 19,025 (3,836)
Income tax
recovery/(expense) (182,647) 17,470 19,238 (163,409) 24,038
Adjust for interest and
tax outflows/(inflows)
Interest paid 13,140 14,103 5,084 18,224 19,762
Income tax (refund)/paid 4,374 3,096 5,371 9,745 6,461
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Loss for the period (IFRS
financial measure)
attributed to owners of
the Company ($283,175) ($43,104) ($35,691)($318,866) ($51,585)
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Adjusted consolidated
operating income/(loss) ($37,206) $1,283 ($5,116) ($42,322) $43,687
Deduct:
Severance, base closure,
and professional costs 2,829 - 14,051 16,880 -
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Consolidated operating
income/(loss) ($40,035) $1,283 ($19,167) ($59,202) $43,687
Add:
Administrative expenses 25,806 37,597 22,618 48,424 71,586
Deduct:
Depreciation expense (51,402) (49,136) (52,354) (103,756) (101,887)
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Consolidated gross
profit/(loss) (IFRS
financial measure) ($65,631) ($10,256) ($48,903)($114,534) $13,386
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Adjusted Canadian
operating income/(loss) ($11,808) ($8,039) $13,307 $1,499 $54,481
Deduct:
Severance costs 928 - 5,523 6,451 -
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Canadian operating income ($12,736) ($8,039) $7,784 ($4,952) $54,481
Add:
Administrative expenses 6,392 9,882 3,648 10,040 18,647
Deduct:
Depreciation expense (18,727) (17,463) (18,601) (37,328) (36,426)
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Canadian gross
profit/(loss) (IFRS
financial measure) ($25,071) ($15,620) ($7,169) ($32,240) $36,702
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Adjusted U.S. operating
income/(loss) ($22,739) $11,953 ($6,858) ($29,597) $10,918
Deduct:
Severance and base
closure costs 1,901 - 6,856 8,757 -
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U.S. operating
income/(loss) ($24,640) $11,953 ($13,714) ($38,354) $10,918
Add:
Administrative expenses 7,675 9,605 7,676 15,351 16,767
Deduct:
Depreciation expense (27,457) (23,616) (28,789) (56,246) (49,497)
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U.S. Gross loss (IFRS
financial measure) ($44,422) ($2,058) ($34,827) ($79,249) ($21,812)
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International operating
income $10,050 $15,563 $1,378 $11,428 $15,843
Add:
Administrative expenses 3,329 5,599 3,065 6,394 10,793
Deduct:
Depreciation expense (4,154) (7,137) (3,961) (8,115) (14,051)
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International gross profit
(IFRS financial measure) $9,225 $14,025 $482 $9,707 $12,585
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Adjusted Corporate
operating loss ($12,709) ($18,194) ($12,942) ($25,651) ($37,555)
Deduct:
Severance and
professional costs - - 1,673 1,673 -
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Corporate operating loss ($12,709) ($18,194) ($14,615) ($27,324) ($37,555)
Add:
Administrative expenses 8,410 12,511 8,229 16,639 25,379
Deduct:
Depreciation expense (1,064) (920) (1,003) (2,067) (1,913)
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Corporate gross loss (IFRS
financial measure) ($5,363) ($6,603) ($7,389) ($12,752) ($14,089)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $37,554 $82,423
Trade and other receivables 268,846 627,749
Current tax assets 18,331 837
Inventory 238,823 245,358
Prepaid expenses 33,485 32,647
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597,039 989,014
Property and equipment 1,255,300 1,286,754
Intangible assets 32,902 36,251
Deferred tax assets 762 162,411
Other assets 4,812 6,399
Goodwill 56,035 56,035
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables $164,305 $367,619
Current tax liabilities 34 898
Current portion of loans and borrowings
(note 4) 135,027 19,335
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299,366 387,852
Loans and borrowings (note 4) 549,691 758,545
Deferred tax liabilities 104,076 104,240
Shareholders' equity
Share capital (note 5) 570,337 571,050
Contributed surplus 70,665 67,846
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (952) (26,462)
Retained earnings 354,199 672,846
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Total equity attributable to equity holders
of the Company 994,249 1,285,280
Non-controlling interest (532) 947
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands, except
per share amounts;
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Revenue $230,602 $534,599 $706,721 $1,177,816
Cost of sales (note 8) 296,233 544,855 821,255 1,164,430
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Gross (loss) / profit (65,631) (10,256) (114,534) 13,386
Administrative expenses
(note 8) 23,919 37,597 46,537 71,586
Other income (1,675) (653) (1,194) (2,846)
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Results from operating
activities (89,762) (47,200) (161,764) (55,354)
Finance income (358) (706) (774) (1,117)
Finance costs 8,595 9,536 18,685 19,763
Foreign exchange loss /
(gain) 2,923 4,992 (23,278) 2,700
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Loss before income tax (100,922) (61,022) (156,397) (76,700)
Income tax expense /
(recovery) (note 9) 182,647 (17,470) 163,409 (24,038)
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Loss for the period ($283,569) ($43,552) ($319,806) ($52,662)
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Other comprehensive (loss) /
income
Unrealized gain / (loss)
on hedging instruments 6,737 (49) 3,356 (1,583)
Foreign currency
translation (7,006) (8,023) 22,128 (3,166)
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Total comprehensive loss for
the period ($283,838) ($51,624) ($294,322) ($57,411)
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Loss attributable to:
Owners of the Company (283,175) (43,104) (318,866) (51,585)
Non-controlling interest (394) (448) (940) (1,077)
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Total comprehensive loss
attributable to:
Owners of the Company (283,448) (51,176) (293,356) (56,334)
Non-controlling interest (390) (448) (966) (1,077)
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Loss per share (note 6)
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Basic and diluted ($1.90) ($0.29) ($2.14) ($0.35)
Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic and
diluted 148,918 149,129 148,936 149,029
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June,
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Cash Provided By / (Used
In):
Operations
Loss for the period ($283,569) ($43,552) ($319,806) ($52,662)
Charges to income not
involving cash:
Depreciation and
amortization 51,402 49,136 103,756 101,887
Amortization of debt
issuance costs 218 216 436 432
Stock-based compensation 1,294 1,929 2,819 4,080
Gain on disposal of
property and equipment (1,209) (480) (1,079) (570)
Net finance costs 8,237 8,830 17,911 18,646
Unrealized foreign
exchange loss / (gain) 7,774 6,609 (19,025) 3,836
Income tax expense /
(recovery) 182,647 (17,470) 163,409 (24,038)
Change in inventories 8,152 (11,509) 19,790 (17,572)
Change in trade and other
receivables 122,734 119,281 368,555 (26,259)
Change in prepaid expenses 724 (4,072) (1,086) 1,014
Change in trade and other
payables (66,866) (29,364) (195,005) 45,286
Interest paid (13,140) (14,103) (18,224) (19,762)
Income taxes paid (4,374) (3,096) (9,745) (6,461)
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14,024 62,355 114,878 27,857
Investing
Proceeds from a loan to
unrelated third-party 1,169 1,235 2,622 2,850
Purchase of property and
equipment (13,680) (24,316) (20,751) (41,032)
Proceeds from the sale of
property and equipment 2,687 506 3,828 1,096
Payment of deferred
consideration - - - (650)
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(9,824) (22,575) (14,301) (37,736)
Financing
Net proceeds from issuance
of share capital - 9,024 - 9,272
Repurchase and
cancellation of shares
under NCIB - - (1,008) -
Funds received from bank
loans - 4,151 - 15,255
Funds (repaid)/drawn on
revolving credit facility (27,566) 40,658 (125,082) 133,107
Repayment of long-term
debt - (80,483) - (80,483)
Dividend paid - - (22,366) (22,338)
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(27,566) (26,650) (148,456) 54,813
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash (143) (401) 3,010 (668)
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Increase / (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents (23,509) 12,729 (44,869) 44,266
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 61,063 95,406 82,423 63,869
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $37,554 $108,135 $37,554 $108,135
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial
statements.
SELECTED NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 - LOANS AND BORROWINGS
Long term debt
June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
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Notes payable $454,004 $426,897
Finance lease obligations 18,527 21,423
Revolving credit facilities 244,722 357,260
Hedge receivable (24,944) (17,478)
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Total 692,309 788,102
Current portion of loans and borrowings 147,002 19,335
Current portion of hedge receivable (11,975) -
Current portion of finance lease
obligations (1) 7,591 10,222
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Non-current $549,691 $758,545
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(1) Current portion of finance lease obligations is included in trade and
other payables.
Trican has a $575 million four-year extendible revolving credit facility ("Revolving Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks which expires on October 18, 2018. The Revolving Credit Facility is unsecured and bears interest at the applicable Canadian prime rate, U.S. prime rate, Banker's Acceptance rate, or at LIBOR, plus 50 to 325 basis points, dependent on certain financial ratios of the Company.
The Revolving Credit Facility also has an Accordion feature which allows the total commitment to be increased by up to an additional $175 million, subject to the syndicate's approval.
The Revolving Credit Facility requires Trican to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants that are typical for this type of arrangement. Trican's financial covenants on the Revolving Credit Facility as defined in the agreement are:
-- Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Capitalization must be no
greater than 45%; the Company's ratio was 39.71% at June 30, 2015.
-- Ratio of 12 month trailing Consolidated EBITDA to 12 month trailing
Consolidated Interest Expense ("interest coverage ratio") must be no
less than 3:1; the Company's ratio was 4.74:1 at June 30, 2015.
Trican was in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2015.
Notes payable
As at June 30, 2015, Trican had the following Senior Unsecured Notes outstanding:
Senior Unsecured Notes Amount Date Issued Maturity Rate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Series C CAD $45 million April 28, 2011 April 28, 2016 5.22% Series D CAD $15 million April 28, 2011 April 28, 2021 6.11% Series E USD $65 million April 28, 2011 April 28, 2016 4.61% Series F USD $80 million April 28, 2011 April 28, 2018 5.29% Series G USD $105 million April 28, 2011 April 28, 2021 5.90% Series A USD $16.67 million November 19, 2012 November 19, 2015 4.05% Series A USD $16.67 million November 19, 2012 November 19, 2017 4.05% Series A USD $16.67 million November 19, 2012 November 19, 2019 4.05% Series H CAD $ 20 million September 3, 2014 September 03, 2024 5.75%
All Senior Unsecured Notes require the Company to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants that are typical for this type of arrangement. Trican's financial covenants on the Notes payable are:
-- Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Capitalization must be no
greater than 50%; the Company's ratio was 39.71% at June 30, 2015.
-- Ratio of 12 month trailing Consolidated EBITDA to 12 month trailing
Consolidated Interest Expense ("interest coverage ratio") must be no
less than 3:1; the Company's ratio was 4.74:1 at June 30, 2015.
-- Priority Debts at the end of any reporting period must be no greater
than 20% of Consolidated Equity; the Company's had 0% Priority Debt at
June 30, 2015.
Trican was in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2015.
NOTE 6 - LOSS PER SHARE
For the three months For the six months
ended, June 30, ended June 30,
Basic loss per share 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Loss attributable to common
shareholders ($283,175) ($43,104) ($318,866) ($51,585)
Weighted average number of
common shares 148,918,046 149,129,488 148,935,557 149,028,946
Basic and diluted loss per
share ($1.90) ($0.29) ($2.14) ($0.35)
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All of the outstanding options have been excluded from the diluted weighted-average number of common shares as the Company incurred a net loss in the three months, and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES
(Stated in thousands)
Three months ended June 30, 2015 2014
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Current income tax (recovery) ($9,941) ($4,596)
Deferred income tax expense / (recovery) 192,588 (12,874)
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$182,647 ($17,470)
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(Stated in thousands)
Six months ended June 30, 2015 2014
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Current income tax (recovery) ($8,595) ($1,408)
Deferred income tax expense / (recovery) 172,004 (22,630)
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$163,409 ($24,038)
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The net income tax provision differs from that expected by applying the combined federal and provincial income tax rate of 26.09% (2014 - 25.26%) to income before income taxes for the following reasons:
(Stated in thousands)
Six months ended June 30, 2015 2014
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Expected combined federal and provincial income tax ($40,804) ($19,374)
Change in recognized deductible temporary
differences 160,685 -
Statutory and other rate differences (14,670) (7,687)
Non-deductible expenses 1,681 2,447
Changes to deferred income tax rates 4,465 -
Stock based compensation 739 1,026
Translation of foreign subsidiaries (4,571) (16)
Unrecognized current year losses 54,957 1,106
Adjustments related to prior years 1,883 (1,539)
Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses (1,013) -
Other 57 (1)
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$163,409 ($24,038)
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During the second quarter of 2015, the Company derecognized deferred tax assets of $193.7 million related to its U.S. operations due to a combination of factors which include losses in recent prior periods, current period losses and near term challenging market conditions. The Company has $574.9 million of net deductible temporary difference at June 30, 2015, which include loss carry forwards of approximately $754.1 million that will expire between 2029 and 2035.
NOTE 12 - OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company operates in Canada and the U.S. along with a number of international regions, which include Russia, Kazakhstan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Norway. Each geographic region has a General Manager who is responsible for the operation and strategy of his region's business. Personnel working within the particular geographic region report to the General Manager; the General Manager reports to the executive management team.
The Company provides a comprehensive array of specialized products, equipment, services and technology to customers through three operating divisions:
-- Canadian operations provide cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing,
nitrogen, geological, acidizing, reservoir management, industrial
cleaning and pipeline, and completion systems and downhole tool
services, which are performed on new and existing oil and gas wells.
-- U.S. operations provide cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing, nitrogen,
acidizing and completion systems and downhole tool services, which are
performed on new and existing oil and gas wells.
-- International operations provide cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing,
acidizing, nitrogen, and completion systems and downhole tool services,
which are performed on new and existing oil and gas wells.
Information regarding the results of each geographic region is included below. Performance is measured based on revenue and gross profit as included in the internal management reports, which are reviewed by the Company's executive management team. Each region's gross profit is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is most relevant in evaluating regional results relative to other entities that operate within the industry. Transactions between the segments are recorded at fair value and have been eliminated upon consolidation.
United
Canadian States International
Operations Operations Operations Corporate Total
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
Revenue $81,808 $79,393 $69,401 $- $230,602
Gross profit/(loss) (25,071) (44,422) 9,225 (5,363) (65,631)
Finance income - - - (358) (358)
Finance costs - - - 8,595 8,595
Tax
expense/(recovery) (8,421) 189,234 1,834 - 182,647
Depreciation and
amortization 18,727 27,457 4,154 1,064 51,402
Capital
expenditures $11,677 $1,214 $608 $181 $13,680
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Three months ended
June 30, 2014
Revenue $171,937 $267,564 $95,098 $- $534,599
Gross profit/(loss) (15,620) (2,058) 14,025 (6,603) (10,256)
Finance income - - - (706) (706)
Finance costs - - - 9,536 9,536
Tax
expense/(recovery) (12,939) (6,331) 1,800 - (17,470)
Depreciation and
amortization 17,465 23,617 7,137 917 49,136
Capital
expenditures 4,475 6,797 12,710 334 24,316
United
Canadian States International
Operations Operations Operations Corporate Total
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Six months ended
June 30, 2015
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Revenue $304,525 $280,816 $121,380 $- $706,721
Gross profit/(loss) (32,240) (79,249) 9,707 (12,752) (114,534)
Finance income - - - (774) (774)
Finance costs - - - 18,685 18,685
Tax (recovery) /
expense (11,415) 171,185 3,639 - 163,409
Depreciation and
amortization 37,328 56,246 8,115 2,067 103,756
Capital
expenditures 14,621 1,787 3,014 1,329 20,751
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Six months ended
June 30, 2014
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Revenue $525,279 $478,604 $173,933 $- $1,177,816
Gross profit/(loss) 36,702 (21,812) 12,585 (14,089) 13,386
Finance income - - - (1,117) (1,117)
Finance costs - - - 19,763 19,763
Tax
expense/(recovery) (5,495) (19,425) 882 - (24,038)
Depreciation and
amortization 36,426 49,497 14,051 1,913 101,887
Capital
expenditures 9,025 9,033 20,719 2,255 41,032
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United
Canadian States International
Operations Operations Operations Corporate Total
As at June 30, 2015
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Assets $799,301 $840,253 $252,609 $54,687 $1,946,850
Goodwill 41,809 - 14,226 - 56,035
Property and
equipment 540,273 636,282 65,959 12,786 1,255,300
As at December 31,
2014
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Assets $1,004,817 $1,225,885 $246,188 $59,974 $2,536,864
Goodwill 41,809 - 14,226 - 56,035
Property and 560,222 640,920 68,607 17,005 1,286,754
equipment
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In the current quarter, the Company corrected the carrying amount of property and equipment at December 31, 2014 to account for a transfer of assets that took place in the fourth quarter of 2014. Equipment transferred out of the United States and International operations had carrying amounts of $75,204 and $5,348, respectively. This equipment was transferred to the Canadian operation with a total carrying amount of $80,552.
The Corporate division does not represent an operating segment and is included for informational purposes only. Corporate division expenses consist of salary expenses, stock-based compensation and office costs related to corporate employees, as well as public company costs.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains certain forward-looking information and financial outlook based on Trican's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions that were made by the Company in light of information available at the time the statement was made. Forward-looking information and financial outlook that address expectations or projections about the future, and other statements and information about the Company's strategy for growth, expected and future expenditures, costs, operating and financial results, future financing and capital activities are forward-looking statements. Some forward-looking information and financial outlook are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipate," "achieve", "achievable," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend", "plan", "planned", and other similar terms and phrases. This forward-looking information and financial outlook speak only as of the date of this document and we do not undertake to publicly update this forward-looking information and financial outlook except in accordance with applicable securities laws. This forward-looking information and financial outlook include, among others:
-- the proposed sale of the Company's Russian pressure pumping business,
including (i) the agreed purchase price, (ii) the use of net proceeds
from such sale, (iii) the steps to completion thereof, including the
satisfaction of conditions precedent, and (iv) timing of closing of the
transaction;
-- the potential sale of the Company's Kazakhstan pressure pumping
business, including (i) the potential for Trican to successfully
negotiate and enter into a definitive agreement with respect thereto,
(ii) the steps to completion of the sale, including expectations
regarding required approvals, and (iii) the timing of closing of the
transaction;
-- expectations regarding the Company's breach of the interest ratio
covenant under its revolving credit facility and senior unsecured notes
and timing thereof, the status of its negotiations with the Company's
lenders and its ability to obtain covenant relief therefrom;
-- expectations regarding Trican's ability to adjust Trican's active
equipment fleet and cost structure in the U.S. and Canada depending on
activity and pricing levels;
-- expectations of good utilization of Trican's Canadian fleet during the
third quarter due to a loyal customer base and market share gains;
-- expectations regarding Trican's capital spending being between $35
million and $45 million during 2015;
-- expectations that 35% of Trican's Canadian equipment fleet will remain
parked over the remainder of 2015 and potentially into 2016 depending on
oil and gas prices and industry activity levels;
-- expectation that Trican's operating income margins will meaningfully
increase and stabilize at a higher level during the third quarter due to
market share gains and significant cost reductions;
-- expectation that the recent further decline in oil prices will likely
prolong the industry downturn for the foreseeable future;
-- expectation that Trican's activity levels and revenue in the U.S. will
continue to slowly increase during the third quarter due to new contract
wins;
-- expectation of an increase in the Company's activity levels and revenue
in the U.S. at an uncertain pace;
-- expectation that the pricing in the U.S. market will bottom during the
third quarter with some marginal pricing weakness experienced relative
to the second quarter of 2015;
-- expectation for no meaningful increase in the Canadian pricing for the
foreseeable future;
-- expectation that Trican will continue to realize additional savings
beyond the substantial savings realized during the first half of 2015;
and
-- expectation that the U.S. industry activity levels will not meaningfully
increase in the near term given the recent pull back in oil prices.
Forward-looking information and financial outlook is based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, which we believe are reasonable but which may prove to be incorrect. Trican's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied and therefore such forward-looking information and financial outlook should not be unduly relied upon. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified in this document, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: Trican's ability to complete the sale of its Russian pressure pumping business substantially on the terms, and within the timeframe, described herein; Trican's ability to successfully negotiate and enter into an agreement for the sale of its Kazakhstan pressure pumping business and complete such sale, substantially on the terms and within the timeframe described herein; Trican's ability to continue its operations for the foreseeable future and to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business; Trican being successful in negotiating an agreement regarding the terms of covenant relief with its lenders; industry activity levels, including its effect of reducing the Company's capital and maintenance expenditures; the general stability of the economic and political environment; effect of market conditions on demand for the Company's products and services and pricing that can be obtained for those products and services; the ability to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; the ability to operate its business in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the performance and characteristics of various business segments; the effect of current plans; the timing and costs of capital expenditures; future oil and natural gas prices; currency, exchange and interest rates; the regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; and the ability of the Company to successfully market its products and services.
Forward-looking information and financial outlook is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks and uncertainties include: failure to negotiate covenant relief with the Company's lenders; failure to complete the sale of the Company's Russian pressure pumping business on the terms described herein, or at all; failure to complete the sale of the Company's Kazakhstan pressure pumping business on the terms described herein, or at all; fluctuating prices for crude oil and natural gas; changes in drilling activity; general global economic, political and business conditions; competitive and business conditions in the markets where the Company operates; weather conditions; regulatory changes; the successful exploitation and integration of technology; customer acceptance of technology; success in obtaining and defending issued patents; the potential development of competing technologies by market competitors; and availability of products, qualified personnel, manufacturing capacity and raw materials. The foregoing important factors are not exhaustive. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking information provided herein as a result of the risk factors set forth under the section entitled "Risks Factors" in our Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2015. Readers are also referred to the risk factors and assumptions described in other documents filed by the Company from time to time with securities regulatory authorities.
Trican undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking information.
Additional information regarding Trican including Trican's most recent annual information form is available under Trican's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
Contacts: Trican Well Service Ltd. Dale Dusterhoft Chief Executive Officer (403) 266 - 0202 (403) 237 - 7716 (FAX) [email protected] Trican Well Service Ltd. Michael Baldwin Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO (403) 266 - 0202 (403) 237 - 7716 (FAX) [email protected] Trican Well Service Ltd. 2900, 645 - 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 4G8 www.tricanwellservice.com
Source: Trican Well Service Ltd.
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