UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from to
Commission File No. 001-34037
Commission Company Name: SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 87-4613576 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
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| 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 2900 Houston, TX (Address of principal executive offices) | | 77002 (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 654-2200
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
None | N/A | None |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large Accelerated filer ☐ | | Accelerated filer ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer ☒ | | Smaller reporting company ☐ |
| | Emerging growth company ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes No
The number of shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock outstanding on April 28, 2023 was 19,998,695.
The number of shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock outstanding on April 28, 2023 was 152,030.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-Q”) and other documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) contain, and future oral or written statements or press releases by us and our management may contain, forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks” and “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Form 10-Q regarding our financial position, financial performance, liquidity, strategic alternatives, market outlook, future capital needs, capital allocation plans, business strategies and other plans and objectives of our management for future operations and activities are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by our management in light of their experience and prevailing circumstances on the date such statements are made. Such forward-looking statements, and the assumptions on which they are based, are inherently speculative and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
•risks and uncertainties regarding the continuing effects of residual bankruptcy proceedings on us and our various constituents; attendant risks associated with restrictions on our ability to pursue our business strategies;
•the difficulty to predict our long-term liquidity requirements and the adequacy of our capital resources;
•restrictive covenants in the Credit Facility (as defined below) could limit our growth and our ability to finance our operations, fund our capital needs, respond to changing conditions and engage in other business activities that may be in our best interests;
•the conditions in the oil and gas industry;
•U.S. and global market and economic conditions, including impacts relating to inflation and supply chain disruptions;
•the effects of public health threats, pandemics and epidemics, and the adverse impact thereof on our growth, operating costs, supply chain, labor availability, logistical capabilities, customer demand and industry demand generally, margins, utilization, cash position, taxes, the price of our securities, and our ability to access capital markets;
•the ability of the members of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC+”) to agree on and to maintain crude oil price and production controls;
•operating hazards, including the significant possibility of accidents resulting in personal injury or death, or property damage for which we may have limited or no insurance coverage or indemnification rights;
•the possibility of not being fully indemnified against losses incurred due to catastrophic events;
•claims, litigation or other proceedings that require cash payments or could impair financial condition;
•credit risk associated with our customer base;
•the effect of regulatory programs and environmental matters on our operations or prospects;
•the impact that unfavorable or unusual weather conditions could have on our operations;
•the potential inability to retain key employees and skilled workers;
•political, legal, economic and other uncertainties associated with our international operations could materially restrict our operations or expose us to additional risks;
•potential changes in tax laws, adverse positions taken by tax authorities or tax audits impacting our operating results;
•changes in competitive and technological factors affecting our operations;
•risks associated with the uncertainty of macroeconomic and business conditions worldwide;
•risks to our operations from potential cyber-attacks;
•counterparty risks associated with reliance on key suppliers;
•challenges with estimating our potential liabilities related to our oil and natural gas property;
•risks associated with potential changes of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) security and bonding requirements for offshore platforms;
•the likelihood that the interests of our significant stockholders may conflict with the interests of our other stockholders;
•the risks associated with owning our Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), for which there is no public market; and
•the likelihood that our stockholders agreement may prevent certain transactions that could otherwise be beneficial to our stockholders.
These risks and other uncertainties related to our business are described in detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”). We undertake no obligation to update any of our forward-looking statements in the Form 10-Q. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 324,128 | | | $ | 258,999 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 228,283 | | | | 249,808 | |
Income taxes receivable | | | 7,540 | | | | 6,665 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 20,183 | | | | 17,299 | |
Inventory | | | 72,324 | | | | 65,587 | |
Other current assets | | | 5,886 | | | | 6,276 | |
Assets held for sale | | | 4,421 | | | | 11,978 | |
Total current assets | | | 662,765 | | | | 616,612 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 294,094 | | | | 282,376 | |
Note receivable | | | 70,643 | | | | 69,679 | |
Restricted cash | | | 80,599 | | | | 80,108 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 81,652 | | | | 97,492 | |
Other assets, net | | | 43,050 | | | | 44,745 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,232,803 | | | $ | 1,191,012 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 46,209 | | | $ | 31,570 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 110,602 | | | | 116,575 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 15,198 | | | | 11,682 | |
Decommissioning liability | | | 19,361 | | | | 9,770 | |
Liabilities held for sale | | | 3,516 | | | | 3,349 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 194,886 | | | | 172,946 | |
Decommissioning liability | | | 143,278 | | | | 150,901 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 3,181 | | | | 3,388 | |
Other liabilities | | | 78,425 | | | | 80,893 | |
Total liabilities | | | 419,770 | | | | 408,128 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | |
Class A common stock $0.01 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 19,999 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | | | 200 | | | | 200 | |
Class B common stock $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 156 shares issued and 152 shares outstanding at March 31, 2023 and 84 shares issued and 80 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022 | | | 2 | | | | 1 | |
Class A Additional paid-in capital | | | 902,486 | | | | 902,486 | |
Class B Additional paid-in capital | | | 5,831 | | | | 5,896 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (95,486 | ) | | | (125,699 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 813,033 | | | | 782,884 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,232,803 | | | $ | 1,191,012 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Revenues: | | | | | | |
Services | | $ | 93,290 | | | $ | 91,439 | |
Rentals | | | 85,610 | | | | 67,162 | |
Product sales | | | 41,237 | | | | 39,329 | |
Total revenues | | | 220,137 | | | | 197,930 | |
Cost of revenues: | | | | | | |
Services | | | 65,079 | | | | 62,216 | |
Rentals | | | 29,048 | | | | 24,613 | |
Product sales | | | 23,594 | | | | 25,551 | |
Total cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion) | | | 117,721 | | | | 112,380 | |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion: | | | | | | |
Services | | | 7,295 | | | | 13,666 | |
Rentals | | | 6,694 | | | | 10,037 | |
Product sales | | | 6,150 | | | | 10,382 | |
Total depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion | | | 20,139 | | | | 34,085 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 30,990 | | | | 32,018 | |
Restructuring expenses | | | 1,983 | | | | 1,555 | |
Other (gains) and losses, net | | | (1,398 | ) | | | 1,147 | |
Income from operations | | | 50,702 | | | | 16,745 | |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | |
Interest income, net | | | 5,439 | | | | 1,179 | |
Other income (expense) | | | (2,152 | ) | | | 13,947 | |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 53,989 | | | | 31,871 | |
Income tax expense | | | (24,065 | ) | | | (7,884 | ) |
Net income from continuing operations | | | 29,924 | | | | 23,987 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax | | | 289 | | | | 1,739 | |
Net income | | $ | 30,213 | | | $ | 25,726 | |
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Income per share - basic: | | | | | | |
Net income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.49 | | | $ | 1.20 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.09 | |
Net income | | $ | 1.50 | | | $ | 1.29 | |
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Income per share - diluted: | | | | | | |
Net income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.49 | | | $ | 1.20 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net income | | $ | 1.50 | | | $ | 1.28 | |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 20,107 | | | | 19,999 | |
Diluted | | | 20,131 | | | | 20,056 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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| | Common Stock | | | paid-in | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | capital | | | Accumulated | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | deficit | | | Total | |
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Balances, December 31, 2021 | | | 19,999 | | | $ | 200 | | | | 76 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 902,486 | | | $ | 1,224 | | | $ | (162,178 | ) | | $ | 741,733 | |
Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 286,465 | | | | 286,465 | |
Cash dividends ($12.45 per share) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (249,986 | ) | | | (249,986 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense, net | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,807 | | | | - | | | | 4,807 | |
Restricted stock units vested | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Share withheld and retired | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (135 | ) | | | - | | | | (135 | ) |
Shares placed in treasury | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Balances, December 31, 2022 | | | 19,999 | | | | 200 | | | | 80 | | | | 1 | | | | 902,486 | | | | 5,896 | | | | (125,699 | ) | | | 782,884 | |
Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 30,213 | | | | 30,213 | |
Restricted stock units vested | | | - | | | | - | | | | 91 | | | | 1 | | | | - | | | | (1 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Shares withheld and retired | | | - | | | | - | | | | (19 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,116 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,116 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense, net | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,052 | | | | - | | | | 1,052 | |
Balances, March 31, 2023 | | | 19,999 | | | $ | 200 | | | | 152 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 902,486 | | | $ | 5,831 | | | $ | (95,486 | ) | | $ | 813,033 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | | 2022 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 30,213 | | | | $ | 25,726 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion | | | 20,139 | | | | | 34,085 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 15,677 | | | | | (2,769 | ) |
Stock based compensation expense | | | 1,052 | | | | | 585 | |
Bad debt | | | 732 | | | | | (1,203 | ) |
Gain on sale of equity securities | | | - | | | | | (1,761 | ) |
Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities | | | - | | | | | (6,474 | ) |
Other gains, net | | | (2,225 | ) | | | | (5,755 | ) |
Other reconciling items, net | | | (837 | ) | | | | 126 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 20,793 | | | | | (13,359 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | (2,884 | ) | | | | (176 | ) |
Inventory and other current assets | | | (7,292 | ) | | | | 1,562 | |
Accounts payable | | | 1,963 | | | | | 3,888 | |
Accrued expenses | | | (8,045 | ) | | | | (3,673 | ) |
Income taxes | | | 2,641 | | | | | 4,239 | |
Other, net | | | 1,326 | | | | | 49 | |
Net cash from operating activities | | | 73,253 | | | | | 35,090 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Payments for capital expenditures | | | (18,086 | ) | | | | (11,297 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of assets | | | 11,569 | | | | | 13,379 | |
Proceeds from sales of equity securities | | | - | | | | | 7,365 | |
Net cash from investing activities | | | (6,517 | ) | | | | 9,447 | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units | | | (1,116 | ) | | - | | | - | |
Net cash from financing activities | | | (1,116 | ) | | | | - | |
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | | | 65,620 | | | | | 44,537 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | | | 339,107 | | | | | 394,535 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | | $ | 404,727 | | | | $ | 439,072 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless noted otherwise, amounts in thousands, except share data)
(1) Basis of Presentation
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”); however, management believes the disclosures are adequate such that the information presented is not misleading.
As used herein, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and similar terms refer to Superior Energy Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise specifically stated.
These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of our financial position as of March 31, 2023, and our results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2022, was derived from our audited annual financial statements, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures from the annual financial statements.
(2) Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our revenues by segment disaggregated by geography:
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
U.S. land | | | | | | |
Rentals | | $ | 45,133 | | | $ | 33,962 | |
Well Services | | | 6,355 | | | | 4,548 | |
Total U.S. land | | | 51,488 | | | | 38,510 | |
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U.S. offshore | | | | | | |
Rentals | | | 35,670 | | | | 32,753 | |
Well Services | | | 16,321 | | | | 28,321 | |
Total U.S. offshore | | | 51,991 | | | | 61,074 | |
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International | | | | | | |
Rentals | | | 28,018 | | | | 22,041 | |
Well Services | | | 88,640 | | | | 76,305 | |
Total International | | | 116,658 | | | | 98,346 | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 220,137 | | | $ | 197,930 | |
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The following table presents our revenues by segment disaggregated by type:
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Services | | | | | | |
Rentals | | $ | 17,145 | | | $ | 11,158 | |
Well Services | | | 76,145 | | | | 80,281 | |
Total Services | | | 93,290 | | | | 91,439 | |
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Rentals | | | | | | |
Rentals | | | 82,075 | | | | 65,247 | |
Well Services | | | 3,535 | | | | 1,915 | |
Total Rentals | | | 85,610 | | | | 67,162 | |
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Product Sales | | | | | | |
Rentals | | | 9,601 | | | | 12,351 | |
Well Services | | | 31,636 | | | | 26,978 | |
Total Product Sales | | | 41,237 | | | | 39,329 | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 220,137 | | | $ | 197,930 | |
Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount or the earned amount but not yet invoiced and do not bear interest. We maintain our allowance for doubtful accounts at net realizable value. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our best estimate of probable uncollectible amounts in existing accounts receivable. We assess individual customers and overall receivables balances to identify amounts that are believed to be uncertain of collection. The aging of the receivable balance as well as economic factors concerning the customer factor into the judgment and estimation of allowances, which often involve significant dollar amounts. Adjustments to the allowance in future periods may be made based on changing customer conditions. Our allowance for doubtful accounts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was approximately $6.9 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
(3) Inventory
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We apply net realizable value and obsolescence to the gross value of inventory. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out or weighted-average cost methods for finished goods and work-in-process. Supplies and consumables consist principally of products used in the services provided to our customers. The components of inventory balances are as follows:
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | | December 31, 2022 | |
Finished goods | | $ | 38,904 | | | | $ | 36,136 | |
Raw materials | | | 7,290 | | | | | 8,351 | |
Work-in-process | | | 12,150 | | | | | 4,718 | |
Supplies and consumables | | | 13,980 | | | | | 16,382 | |
Total | | $ | 72,324 | | | | $ | 65,587 | |
Finished goods inventory includes component parts awaiting assembly of approximately $22.9 million and $20.7 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
(4) Decommissioning Liability
Our total decommissioning liability was $162.6 million and $160.7 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. We account for our decommissioning liability under ASC 410 – Asset Retirement Obligations. Our decommissioning liability is associated with our oil and gas property and includes costs related to the plugging of wells, decommissioning of the related platform and equipment and site restoration. We review the adequacy of our decommissioning liability whenever indicators suggest that the estimated cash flows and/or relating timing needed to satisfy the liability have changed materially.
The following table presents our total decommissioning liability as of the periods indicated:
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | |
Wells | | $ | 97,223 | | | $ | 96,171 | |
Platform | | | 65,416 | | | | 64,500 | |
Total decommissioning liability | | | 162,639 | | | | 160,671 | |
Note receivable | | | (70,643 | ) | | | (69,679 | ) |
Total decommissioning liability, net of note receivable | | $ | 91,996 | | | $ | 90,992 | |
Accretion expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $2.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, we incurred well decommissioning costs of $0.4 million.
(5) Note Receivable
Our note receivable consist of a commitment from the seller of oil and gas property for costs associated with abandonment. Pursuant to an agreement with the seller, we invoice the seller an agreed upon amount at the completion of certain decommissioning activities. The gross amount of the seller’s obligation to us totals $105.2 million and is recorded at its present value, which totaled $70.6 million as of March 31, 2023.
The discount on the note receivable, which is currently based on an effective interest rate of 5.6%, is amortized to interest income over the expected timing of the completion of the decommissioning activities, which are expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2031. Interest receivable is considered paid in kind and is compounded into the carrying amount of the note.
Non-cash interest income related to the note receivable was $1.0 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. As the interest income on the note receivable is non-cash, it is included in other reconciling items, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(6) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
A summary of property, plant and equipment, net is as follows:
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | |
Machinery and equipment | | $ | 397,539 | | | $ | 378,907 | |
Buildings, improvements and leasehold improvements | | | 69,691 | | | | 70,816 | |
Automobiles, trucks, tractors and trailers | | | 6,689 | | | | 6,376 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 19,378 | | | | 19,373 | |
Construction-in-progress | | | 12,191 | | | | 5,185 | |
Land | | | 26,049 | | | | 26,695 | |
Oil and gas producing assets | | | 12,582 | | | | 11,714 | |
Total | | | 544,119 | | | | 519,066 | |
Accumulated depreciation and depletion | | | (250,025 | ) | | | (236,690 | ) |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | $ | 294,094 | | | $ | 282,376 | |
Depreciation and depletion expense associated with our property, plant and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $17.6 million and $31.2 million, respectively.
Other (gains) and losses, net include gains and losses on the disposal of assets, as well as impairments related to long-lived assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recognized net gains of $1.4 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recognized net losses of $1.1 million.
(7) Debt
We have a Credit Agreement providing for a $120.0 million asset-based secured revolving Credit Facility, all of which is available for the issuance of letters of credit (the “Credit Facility”) which matures in December 2024. The issuance of letters of credit reduces availability under the Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
As of March 31, 2023, our borrowing base, as defined in the Credit Agreement, was approximately $115.8 million, and we had $34.9 million of letters of credit outstanding that reduced the borrowing availability. We had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2023. We were in compliance with all required covenants as of March 31, 2023.
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(8) Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Inputs used in determining fair value are characterized according to a hierarchy that prioritizes those inputs based on the degree to which they are observable. The three input levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or model-derived valuations or other inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
The following tables provide a summary of the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | |
Non-qualified deferred compensation assets and liabilities | | | | | | |
Other long-term assets, net | | $ | 16,384 | | | $ | 16,299 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 1,663 | | | | 1,831 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 14,616 | | | | 15,855 | |
Our non-qualified deferred compensation plans investments are reported at fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identifiable assets and observable inputs for similar assets and liabilities, which represent a Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
The carrying amount of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, approximates fair value due to the short maturities.
(9) Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) primarily relates to re-measurement gains and losses associated with our foreign currencies and realized and unrealized gains and losses on our investment in equity securities.
Losses on foreign currencies were $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Gains on foreign currencies were $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Gains and losses on foreign currencies are primarily related to our operations in Brazil and Argentina.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, proceeds from the disposal of equity securities totaled $7.4 million and we recognized gains of $1.8 million in connection with these transactions. Unrealized gains related to our investment in equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 were $6.5 million. All investments in equity securities were disposed of prior to December 31, 2022.
(10) Segment Information
Our reportable segments are Rentals and Well Services.
The products and service offerings of Rentals are comprised of value-added engineering and design services, rental of premium drill strings, tubing, landing strings, completion tubulars and handling accessories, manufacturing and rental of bottom hole assemblies, and rentals of accommodation units.
The products and service offerings of Well Services are comprised of risk management, well control and training solutions, hydraulic workover and snubbing services, engineering and manufacturing of premium sand control tools, and onshore international production services. The Well Services segment also includes the operations of our offshore oil and gas property.
We evaluate the performance of our reportable segments based on income or loss from operations. The segment measure is calculated as segment revenues less segment operating expenses, including general and administrative expenses, depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion expense and other (gains) and losses, net. We use this segment measure to evaluate our reportable segments as it is the measure that is most consistent with how we organize and manage our business operations. Corporate and other costs primarily include expenses related to support functions, including salaries and benefits for corporate employees.
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Summarized financial information for our segments is as follows:
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | | | | | Well | | | Corporate and | | | Consolidated | |
| | Rentals | | | Services | | | Other | | | Total | |
Revenues | | $ | 108,821 | | | $ | 111,316 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 220,137 | |
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion) | | | 36,468 | | | | 81,253 | | | | - | | | | 117,721 | |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion | | | 12,168 | | | | 7,077 | | | | 894 | | | | 20,139 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 7,202 | | | | 11,499 | | | | 12,289 | | | | 30,990 | |
Restructuring expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,983 | | | | 1,983 | |
Other (gains) and losses, net | | | (31 | ) | | | (1,367 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,398 | ) |
Income (loss) from operations | | $ | 53,014 | | | $ | 12,854 | | | $ | (15,166 | ) | | $ | 50,702 | |
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | | | | | Well | | | Corporate and | | | Consolidated | |
| | Rentals | | | Services | | | Other | | | Total | |
Revenues | | $ | 88,756 | | | $ | 109,174 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 197,930 | |
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion) | | | 31,752 | | | | 80,628 | | | | - | | | | 112,380 | |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion | | | 20,989 | | | | 11,728 | | | | 1,368 | | | | 34,085 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 7,365 | | | | 11,401 | | | | 13,252 | | | | 32,018 | |
Restructuring expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,555 | | | | 1,555 | |
Other (gains) and losses, net | | | (135 | ) | | | 1,282 | | | | - | | | | 1,147 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | $ | 28,785 | | | $ | 4,135 | | | $ | (16,175 | ) | | $ | 16,745 | |
Identifiable Assets
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| | | | | Well | | | Corporate | | | Consolidated | |
| | Rentals | | | Services | | | and Other | | | Total | |
March 31, 2023 | | $ | 488,613 | | | $ | 541,724 | | | $ | 202,466 | | | $ | 1,232,803 | |
December 31, 2022 | | | 432,437 | | | | 533,327 | | | | 225,248 | | | | 1,191,012 | |
Geographic Segments
We operate in both the U.S. and internationally. Our international operations are primarily focused in Latin America and the Middle East regions. We attribute revenue geographically based on the location where the services are performed or the destination of the drilling products or equipment sold or rented. See Note 2 – Revenue for a detail of revenues attributable to our U.S and International operations.
Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment and are identified geographically based on the physical location of the asset at the end of a period. The value of our long-lived assets by U.S. and International locations are as follows:
Long-Lived Assets
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | |
United States | | $ | 226,091 | | | $ | 212,534 | |
International | | | 68,003 | | | | 69,842 | |
Total | | $ | 294,094 | | | $ | 282,376 | |
(11) Stock-Based Compensation Plans
We have a Management Incentive Plan (“MIP”), which provides the issuance of up to 1,999,869 shares of our Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”) for the grant of share-based and cash-based awards.
To date, grants under the MIP have been in the form of shares of Class B common stock (“RSAs”), restricted stock units which will be settled in Class B common stock upon the satisfaction of time-based vesting conditions (“RSUs”) and performance stock units which will be settled in Class B common stock upon the satisfaction of time and performance-based vesting conditions (“PSUs”).
The RSAs vest over a period of three years, subject to earlier vesting and forfeiture on terms and conditions set forth in the applicable award agreement. RSUs granted in 2022 generally vest in three equal annual installments over the three-year period, subject generally to continued employment and the other terms and conditions set forth in the forms of the RSU award agreements. RSUs granted in 2021 vested in full during the current quarter. PSUs may be earned between 25% and 100% of the target award based on achievement of share price goals set forth in the forms of the PSU award agreements and will vest to the extent that share price goals are achieved based on the terms and conditions set forth in the forms of the PSU award agreements.
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The following sets forth issuances under the MIP for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:
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| | Grants of Share-Based Awards | |
| | | | | July/ | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June | | | August | | | March | | | July | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2022 | | | Total | |
Awards outstanding, December 31, 2022 | | | 29,976 | | | | 37,947 | | | | 72,050 | | | | 88,215 | | | | 228,188 | |
Vested | | | - | | | | (37,947 | ) | | | (24,017 | ) | | | (29,405 | ) | | | (91,369 | ) |
Awards outstanding, March 31, 2023 | | | 29,976 | | | | - | | | | 48,033 | | | | 58,810 | | | | 136,819 | |
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Estimated grant date fair value | | $ | 39.53 | | | $ | 39.53 | | | $ | 58.80 | | | $ | 58.80 | | | | |
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Unamortized grant date fair value, December 31, 2022 (in millions) | | $ | 0.9 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3.1 | | | $ | 4.2 | | | $ | 8.2 | |
Unamortized grant date fair value, March 31, 2023 (in millions) | | $ | 0.7 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2.7 | | | $ | 3.7 | | | $ | 7.1 | |
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| | Grants of Share-Based Awards | |
| | | | | July/ | | | | | | | |
| | June | | | August | | | March | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | Total | |
Awards outstanding, December 31, 2021 | | | 76,269 | | | | 50,596 | | | | - | | | | 126,865 | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | 72,050 | | | | 72,050 | |
Awards outstanding, March 31, 2022 | | | 76,269 | | | | 50,596 | | | | 72,050 | | | | 198,915 | |
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Estimated grant date fair value | | $ | 39.53 | | | $ | 39.53 | | | $ | 58.80 | | | | |
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Unamortized grant date fair value, December 31, 2021 (in millions) | | $ | 2.4 | | | $ | 1.4 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3.8 | |
Unamortized grant date fair value, March 31, 2022 (in millions) | | $ | 2.2 | | | $ | 1.0 | | | $ | 4.2 | | | $ | 7.4 | |
During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized $1.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in compensation expense associated with grants of RSAs and RSUs. We are currently not amortizing our PSUs as we have not concluded that it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.
(12) Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was an expense of 44.6% on income from continuing operations and is different from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% due to non-deductible items and foreign losses for which no tax benefit was recorded. The Latin American and Middle East jurisdictions in which we currently, and will continue to, operate have tax rates significantly in excess of the U.S. federal statutory rate. Additionally, we identified an error in the tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2022 pertaining to certain net operating loss carryforwards that should have been eliminated as part of a worthless stock deduction taken in the fourth quarter of 2022. As such, we recognized an additional income tax expense of $7.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 with a corresponding decrease to deferred tax assets to correct this immaterial misstatement. Management has determined that this misstatement was not material to any of its previously issued financial statements.
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (the IRA) was signed into law in the U.S. Among other changes, the IRA introduced a corporate minimum tax on certain corporations with average adjusted financial statement income over a three-tax year period in excess of $1.0 billion and an excise tax on certain stock repurchases by certain covered corporations for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022 and several tax incentives to promote clean energy. Based on our current analysis and pending future guidance to be issued by Treasury, we do not believe these provisions will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was an expense of 24.7% on income from continuing operations and is different from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily from non-deductible items and foreign losses for which no tax benefit was recorded.
We had $14.3 million and $14.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, all of which would impact our effective tax rate if recognized except for $0.5 million offset in deferred income taxes. It is reasonably possible $10.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits could be settled in the next twelve months due to the conclusion of tax audits or statutes of limitations expiration. It is our policy to recognize interest and applicable penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
(13) Earnings per Share
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Our common equity consists of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock (the “Common Stock”).
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of Common Stock outstanding during the period plus any potentially dilutive Common Stock, such as restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and performance-based units calculated using the treasury stock method.
The following table presents the reconciliation between the weighted average number of shares for basic and diluted earnings per share.
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | | 2023 | | | | 2022 | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | | | 20,107 | | | | 19,999 | |
Potentially dilutive stock awards and units | | | 24 | | | | 57 | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | | | 20,131 | | | | 20,056 | |
(14) Contingencies
Due to the nature of our business, we are involved, from time to time, in various routine litigation or subject to disputes or claims or actions, including those commercial in nature, regarding our business activities in the ordinary course of business. Legal costs related to these matters are expensed as incurred. Management is of the opinion that none of the claims and actions will have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
We are currently involved in legal proceedings with the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals (the “Tax Board”) in relation to a dispute arising in April 2019 pertaining to a use tax assessment from 2016 as a result of the construction of a vessel by one of our subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2023, the assessment, including interest, totaled $27.0 million. While we are confident that the assessment is legally insupportable, if the Tax Board upholds the assessment, we will be responsible for payment of the full assessment within thirty days of the decision. Although we are unable to estimate the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any, we have reserved an amount we believe to be adequate to cover any final assessment levied by the state.
(15) Discontinued Operations
The following table summarizes the components of discontinued operations, net of tax:
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
General and administrative expenses | | $ | 461 | | | $ | 3,742 | |
Other gains, net | | | (827 | ) | | | (5,943 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations before tax | | | 366 | | | | 2,201 | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | | (77 | ) | | | (462 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax | | $ | 289 | | | $ | 1,739 | |
The following summarizes the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations:
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| | March 31, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | $ | 340 | | | $ | 350 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 3,947 | | | | 11,468 | |
Other assets | | | 134 | | | | 160 | |
Total assets held for sale | | $ | 4,421 | | | $ | 11,978 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | - | | | $ | 86 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3,444 | | | | 3,192 | |
Other liabilities | | | 72 | | | | 71 | |
Total liabilities held for sale | | $ | 3,516 | | | $ | 3,349 | |
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Significant operating non-cash items and cash flows from investing activities for our discontinued operations were as follows:
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: | | | | | | |
Other gains, net | | $ | (827 | ) | | $ | (5,943 | ) |
Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of assets | | $ | 8,740 | | | $ | 13,194 | |
(16) Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The table below is a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for the beginning and the end of the periods presented:
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| | March 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 258,999 | | | $ | 314,974 | |
Restricted cash-non-current | | | 80,108 | | | | 79,561 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | | $ | 339,107 | | | $ | 394,535 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 324,128 | | | $ | 359,511 | |
Restricted cash-non-current | | | 80,599 | | | | 79,561 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | | $ | 404,727 | | | $ | 439,072 | |
(17) New Accounting Pronouncements
There were no material changes in recently issued or adopted accounting standards from those disclosed in our Form 10-K.
(18) Subsequent Events
On May 8, 2023, SESI, L.L.C., as borrower, SESI Holdings, Inc., as parent, and the subsidiary guarantors party thereto entered into an Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, replace the interest rate based on the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) and related LIBOR-based mechanics applicable to borrowings under the Credit Agreement with a forward-looking interest rate based on the secured overnight financing rate (“Term SOFR”) (including a customary spread adjustment) and related Term SOFR-based mechanics and make certain other conforming changes.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, the following discussion and analysis and information contains forward-looking statements about our business, operations and financial performance based on our current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. including, but not limited to, those identified below and any discussed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and under the heading “Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Executive Summary
General
We serve major, national and independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies around the world and offer products and services with respect to the various phases of a well’s economic life cycle.
Historically, we provided a wide variety of services and products to many markets within the energy industry. Our core businesses focus on products and services that we believe meet the criteria of:
•being critical to our customers’ oil and gas operations;
•limiting competition from the three largest global oilfield service companies;
•requiring deep technical expertise through the design or use of our products or services, such as premium drill pipe and drilling bottom hole assembly accessory rentals;
•unlikely to become a commoditized product or service to our customers; and
•providing strong cash flow generation capacity and opportunities.
The result of this approach is a portfolio of business lines grounded in our core mission of providing high quality products and services while maintaining the trust and serving the needs of our customers, with an emphasis on free cash flow generation and capital efficiency.
Industry Trends
The oil and gas industry is both cyclical and seasonal. The level of spending by oil and gas companies is highly influenced by current and expected demand and future prices of oil and natural gas. Changes in spending result in an increased or decreased demand for our services and products. Rig count is an indicator of the level of spending by oil and gas companies.
Our financial performance is significantly affected by the rig count in the U.S. land and offshore market areas as well as oil and natural gas prices and worldwide rig activity, which are summarized in the tables below:
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| | Three Months Ended | | | |
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | % Change |
Worldwide Rig Count (1) | | | | | | | | |
U.S.: | | | | | | | | |
Land | | | 744 | | | | 760 | | | (2.1%) |
Offshore | | | 16 | | | | 16 | | | 0.0% |
Total | | | 760 | | | | 776 | | | (2.1%) |
International (2) | | | 915 | | | | 907 | | | 0.9% |
Worldwide Total | | | 1,675 | | | | 1,683 | | | (0.5%) |
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Commodity Prices (average) | | | | | | | | |
Crude Oil (West Texas Intermediate) | | $ | 72.43 | | | $ | 82.79 | | | (12.5%) |
Natural Gas (Henry Hub) | | $ | 2.65 | | | $ | 5.55 | | | (52.3%) |
(1)Estimate of drilling activity as measure by the average active drilling rigs based on Baker Hughes Co. rig count information
(2)Excludes Canadian rig count
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Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
We reported net income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (the “Current Quarter”) of $29.9 million on revenue of $220.1 million. This compares to a net income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022 (the “Prior Quarter”) of $175.0 million on revenues of $239.1 million. The decrease in net income from continuing operations in the Current Quarter is largely attributable to recognition of a worthless stock deduction and valuation allowance releases in the Prior Quarter with estimated net tax benefits of $104.0 million and $18.5 million, respectively. An immaterial misstatement was identified and recorded in the Current Quarter related to the worthless stock deduction, resulting in additional income tax expense of $7.6 million.
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| | Three Months Ended | | | Change |
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | $ | | | % |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rentals | | $ | 108,821 | | | $ | 105,900 | | | $ | 2,921 | | | 2.8% |
Well Services | | | 111,316 | | | | 133,203 | | | | (21,887 | ) | | (16.4%) |
Total revenues | | | 220,137 | | | | 239,103 | | | | (18,966 | ) | | |
Cost of revenues | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rentals | | | 36,468 | | | | 36,376 | | | | 92 | | | 0.3% |
Well Services | | | 81,253 | | | | 91,146 | | | | (9,893 | ) | | (10.9%) |
Total cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion) | | | 117,721 | | | | 127,522 | | | | (9,801 | ) | | |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion | | | 20,139 | | | | 20,121 | | | | 18 | | | 0.1% |
General and administrative expenses | | | 30,990 | | | | 34,204 | | | | (3,214 | ) | | (9.4%) |
Restructuring expenses | | | 1,983 | | | | 1,934 | | | | 49 | | | 2.5% |
Other (gains) and losses, net | | | (1,398 | ) | | | 1,129 | | | | (2,527 | ) | | (223.8%) |
Income from operations | | | 50,702 | | | | 54,193 | | | | (3,491 | ) | | |
Other income (expense) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income, net | | | 5,439 | | | | 5,702 | | | | (263 | ) | | (4.6%) |
Other income (expense) | | | (2,152 | ) | | | 4,558 | | | | (6,710 | ) | | (147.2%) |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 53,989 | | | | 64,453 | | | | (10,464 | ) | | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | | | (24,065 | ) | | | 110,532 | | | | (134,597 | ) | | (121.8%) |
Net income from continuing operations | | | 29,924 | | | | 174,985 | | | | (145,061 | ) | | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax | | | 289 | | | | (4,389 | ) | | | 4,678 | | | (106.6%) |
Net income | | $ | 30,213 | | | $ | 170,596 | | | $ | (140,383 | ) | | |
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** Not a meaningful percentage | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues and Cost of Revenues
Revenues from our Rentals segment increased by $2.9 million, or 2.8%, in the Current Quarter as compared to the Prior Quarter primarily due to increased pricing and service revenue for both bottom hole assembly accessories and premium drill pipe product lines in our U.S onshore and offshore markets. These increases resulted in a higher gross margin of 66.5% for the Current Quarter as compared to 65.7% in the Prior Quarter.
Revenues from our Well Services segment in the Current Quarter decreased $21.9 million, or 16.4%, from the Prior Quarter. The decline in revenue is a result of a comparatively stronger performance in the Prior Quarter in the U.S offshore market from our completion services business unit. Additionally, our International market experienced a decline in revenues related to hydraulic workover and snubbing activities, which was offset by improvements in both completion and well control services. Cost of revenues decreased $9.9 million, or 10.9%, in the Current Quarter as compared to the Prior Quarter as a result of the declines in completion services in our U.S offshore market and declines in hydraulic workover and snubbing activities on our International market. Gross margin for the Current Quarter decreased to 27.0% as compared to 31.6% for the Prior Quarter.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the Current Quarter decreased $3.2 million, or 9.4%, as compared to the Prior Quarter. The decrease is primarily related to a reduction in employee related costs, including bonus incentives in the Current Quarter.
Other (gains) and losses, net
Other gains, net for the Current Quarter were $1.4 million compared to other losses, net of $1.1 million for the Prior Quarter. Other (gains) and losses, net include gains and losses on the disposal of assets, as well as impairments related to long-lived assets.
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Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) during the Current Quarter and Prior Quarter primarily relate to re-measurement losses associated with our foreign currencies and realized gains on our investment in equity securities.
Losses on foreign currencies were $1.8 million and $0.7 million for the Current Quarter and Prior Quarter, respectively. Losses on foreign currencies during both periods were primarily related to our operations in Argentina.
During the Prior Quarter, we disposed of all of our remaining investment in equity securities for $21.3 million and recognized gains totaling $5.3 million.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the Current Quarter was an expense of 44.6% on income from continuing operations and is different from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% due to non-deductible items and foreign losses for which no tax benefit was recorded. The Latin American and Middle East jurisdictions in which we currently, and will continue to, operate have tax rates significantly in excess of the U.S. federal statutory rate. Additionally, we identified an error in the tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2022 pertaining to certain net operating loss carryforwards that should have been eliminated as part of a worthless stock deduction taken in the fourth quarter of 2022. As such, we recognized an additional income tax expense of $7.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 with a corresponding decrease to deferred tax assets to correct this immaterial misstatement. Management has determined that this misstatement was not material to any of its previously issued financial statements.
The effective tax rate for the Prior Quarter was a benefit of 171.5% on income from continuing operations and is different from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily from the worthless stock deduction. In addition, in the Prior Quarter, we recognized valuation allowance releases primarily for Brazil deferred tax assets and a portion of U.S. foreign tax credits .
Unrecognized tax benefit as of the March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $14.3 million and $14.0 million, respectively, all of which would impact our effective tax rate if recognized except for $0.5 million offset in deferred income taxes. It is reasonably possible $10.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits could be settled in the next twelve months due to the conclusion of tax audits or statute of limitations expirations. It is our policy to recognize interest and applicable penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flows depend, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Certain sources and uses of cash, such as our level of discretionary capital expenditures and divestitures of non-core assets, are within our control and are adjusted as necessary based on market conditions.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity have been cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from our operations and from asset sales, and availability under our Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $404.7 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 net cash provided by operating activities was $73.3 million, and we received $11.6 million in cash proceeds from the sale of assets. The primary uses of liquidity are to provide support for operating activities and capital expenditures. We spent $18.1 million of cash on capital expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
The energy industry faces growing negative sentiment in the market which may affect our ability to access capital on terms favorable to us. While we have confidence in the level of support from our lenders, this negative sentiment in the energy industry has not only impacted our customers in North America, but also affected the availability and pricing for most credit lines extended to participants in the energy industry. From time to time, we may enter into transactions to dispose of businesses or capital assets that no longer fit our long-term strategy.
Debt Instruments
We have a Credit Agreement providing for a $120.0 million asset-based secured revolving Credit Facility, all of which is available for the issuance of letters of credit (the “Credit Facility”), which matures in December 2024. The issuance of letters of credit reduces availability under the Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
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As of March 31, 2023, our borrowing base, as defined in the Credit Agreement, was approximately $115.8 million and we had $34.9 million of letters of credit outstanding that reduced the borrowing availability. We had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2023. We were in compliance with all required covenants as of March 31, 2023.
Other Matters
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Part 1, Item 1, “Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes” – Note 17 – “New Accounting Pronouncements.”
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
There have been no changes to the critical accounting policies reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”) that affect our significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Please refer to the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in the Form 10-K.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations and changes in commodity prices.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Risk
We do not hold derivatives for trading purposes or use derivatives with complex features. When we believe it is prudent, we may enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. As of March 31, 2023, we did not have any outstanding foreign currency forward contracts.
Commodity Price Risk
Our revenues, profitability and future rate of growth significantly depend upon the market prices of oil and natural gas. Lower prices may also reduce the amount of oil and gas that can economically be produced.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. In addition, the disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. An evaluation was carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023 were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure as a result of the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting described below.
Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as we did not design and maintain effective controls to review the reasonableness of assumptions determined by, and accuracy of calculations performed by, our external tax service providers. This material weakness resulted in an adjustment to deferred tax benefit and income tax benefit that was recorded in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022. Additionally, this material weakness could result in misstatements of income tax related balances that would result in a material misstatement to the annual or interim consolidated financial statements which would not be prevented or detected.
Remediation Plan for Material Weakness
In order to address the material weakness described above, management has implemented a remediation plan that includes implementing enhancements to our controls around reviewing the reasonableness of assumptions determined by, and the accuracy of calculations performed by, our external tax service providers. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our internal control over financial reporting, we may determine to take additional measures to address the material weakness.
Based on its evaluation, the controls described above have not had sufficient time for management to conclude that the controls are operating effectively. Therefore, the material weakness described above existed at March 31, 2023, and will continue to exist until the controls described above have had sufficient time for management to conclude that they are effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Other than the changes related to the remediation plan above, there were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are involved in various legal actions incidental to our business. However, based on current circumstances, we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these proceedings after considering available defenses and any insurance coverage or indemnification rights will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As of March 31, 2023, there have been no material changes in risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K.
Item 6. Exhibits
* Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: | May 15, 2023 | By: | /s/ Brian K. Moore |
| | | Brian K. Moore |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| | By: | /s/ James W. Spexarth |
| | | James W. Spexarth |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial Officer) |
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