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Diamond Offshore Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results
Results for the quarter included an after-tax gain of approximately
Since the first quarter of 2012, the Company put in place 14 new
agreements that are expected to generate maximum total revenue of
approximately
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The Ocean Onyx was awarded a one-year contract with
Apache Deepwater LLC , a subsidiary ofApache Corporation , at a rate of$490,000 per day. The rig will work in the U.S. Gulf ofMexico upon its completion and delivery from the shipyard in 3Q of 2013. -
The Ocean Vanguard was extended with
Statoil by 20 months to continue operating in the Norwegian sector of theNorth Sea into March of 2015. The new rate will be$450,000 per day, up from the previous rate of$352,000 per day. -
The Ocean Nomad was awarded a two-year contract with
Dana Petroleum to work in theU.K. North Sea until June of 2015. The rate will be$330,000 per day. -
The Ocean Guardian was extended with Shell for one year at a
rate of
$350,000 per day to continue working in theU.K. North Sea until July of 2015. The current rate is$263,000 per day.
“Our contract announcements reflect the continued strength in deep and
mid-water markets,” said
“Over the past several quarters, our results have also benefitted from our ongoing efforts to control costs and reduce unanticipated rig downtime,” said Dickerson. “During the second quarter, we continued to execute on these initiatives, which contributed to our strong operating results.”
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Maximum contract revenue as stated above assumes 100% rig utilization.
Generally, rig utilization rates approach 92-98% during contracted
periods; however, utilization rates can be adversely impacted by
additional downtime due to unscheduled repairs, maintenance and weather.
Additional information on
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts
are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. Such statements include, but are not limited to,
statements concerning future revenues and backlog, future performance
under contract awards and extensions, future operations and dayrates,
delivery of the Ocean Onyx from the shipyard, market outlook and
future market conditions, future rig construction and future contracting
opportunities. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and
subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or
expected by management of the Company. A discussion of the important
risk factors and other considerations that could materially impact these
matters as well as the Company’s overall business and financial
performance can be found in the Company’s reports filed with the
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Contract drilling | $ | 726,261 | $ | 869,646 | $ | 1,481,416 | $ | 1,658,519 | ||||||||
Revenues related to reimbursable expenses | 11,927 | 19,850 | 25,414 | 37,366 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 738,188 | 889,496 | 1,506,830 | 1,695,885 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Contract drilling, excluding depreciation | 405,252 | 388,006 | 802,354 | 750,370 | ||||||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 11,637 | 19,287 | 24,788 | 36,237 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 99,469 | 101,175 | 200,862 | 202,348 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 18,741 | 16,372 | 36,327 | 34,097 | ||||||||||||
Bad debt recovery | (400 | ) | (1,700 | ) | (1,018 | ) | (10,147 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on disposition of assets | (53,695 | ) | (1,240 | ) | (79,077 | ) | (3,881 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 481,004 | 521,900 | 984,236 | 1,009,024 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 257,184 | 367,596 | 522,594 | 686,861 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 1,496 | 1,091 | 3,279 | 1,541 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (12,731 | ) | (22,226 | ) | (28,060 | ) | (44,270 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) | 1,083 | (1,555 | ) | 979 | (3,161 | ) | ||||||||||
Other, net | (274 | ) | (880 | ) | (599 | ) | (96 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income tax expense | 246,758 | 344,026 | 498,193 | 640,875 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (45,297 | ) | (77,440 | ) | (111,563 | ) | (123,677 | ) | ||||||||
Net Income | $ | 201,461 | $ | 266,586 | $ | 386,630 | $ | 517,198 | ||||||||
Income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.45 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 2.78 | $ | 3.72 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.45 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 2.78 | $ | 3.72 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares of common stock | 139,029 | 139,027 | 139,028 | 139,027 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive potential shares of common stock | 11 | 25 | 11 | 25 | ||||||||||||
Total weighted average shares outstanding |
139,040 | 139,052 | 139,039 | 139,052 |
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
Jun 30, | Mar 31, | Jun 30, | ||||||||||
2012 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
REVENUES | ||||||||||||
Floaters: | ||||||||||||
Ultra-Deepwater | $ | 233,071 | $ | 244,589 | $ | 233,271 | ||||||
Deepwater | 142,565 | 146,003 | 192,791 | |||||||||
Mid-water | 310,462 | 318,595 | 383,067 | |||||||||
Total Floaters | 686,098 | 709,187 | 809,129 | |||||||||
Jack-ups | 40,163 | 45,968 | 60,512 | |||||||||
Other | -- | -- | 5 | |||||||||
Total Contract Drilling Revenue | $ | 726,261 | $ | 755,155 | $ | 869,646 | ||||||
Revenues Related to Reimbursable Expenses |
$ |
11,927 |
$ |
13,487 |
$ |
19,850 |
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CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSE | ||||||||||||
Floaters: | ||||||||||||
Ultra-Deepwater | $ | 137,087 | $ | 139,961 | $ | 132,907 | ||||||
Deepwater | 68,653 | 58,594 | 59,658 | |||||||||
Mid-water | 160,642 | 162,779 | 149,773 | |||||||||
Total Floaters | 366,382 | 361,334 | 342,338 | |||||||||
Jack-ups | 29,240 | 31,443 | 38,552 | |||||||||
Other | 9,630 | 4,325 | 7,116 | |||||||||
Total Contract Drilling Expense | $ | 405,252 | $ | 397,102 | $ | 388,006 | ||||||
Reimbursable Expenses | $ | 11,637 | $ | 13,151 | $ | 19,287 | ||||||
OPERATING INCOME | ||||||||||||
Floaters: | ||||||||||||
Ultra-Deepwater | $ | 95,984 | $ | 104,628 | $ | 100,364 | ||||||
Deepwater | 73,912 | 87,409 | 133,133 | |||||||||
Mid-water | 149,820 | 155,816 | 233,294 | |||||||||
Total Floaters | 319,716 | 347,853 | 466,791 | |||||||||
Jack-ups | 10,923 | 14,525 | 21,960 | |||||||||
Other | (9,630 | ) | (4,325 | ) | (7,111 | ) | ||||||
Reimbursable expenses, net | 290 | 336 | 563 | |||||||||
Depreciation | (99,469 | ) | (101,393 | ) | (101,175 | ) | ||||||
General and administrative expense | (18,741 | ) | (17,586 | ) | (16,372 | ) | ||||||
Bad debt recovery | 400 | 618 | 1,700 | |||||||||
Gain on disposition of assets | 53,695 | 25,382 | 1,240 | |||||||||
Total Operating Income | $ | 257,184 | $ | 265,410 | $ | 367,596 |
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 376,359 | $ | 333,765 | ||||
Marketable securities | 975,947 | 902,414 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts | 532,302 | 563,934 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 160,012 | 192,570 | ||||||
Total current assets | 2,044,620 | 1,992,683 | ||||||
Drilling and other property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
4,780,747 | 4,667,469 | ||||||
Other assets | 257,530 | 304,005 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 7,082,897 | $ | 6,964,157 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | $ | 392,458 | $ | 427,291 | ||||
Long-term debt | 1,495,943 | 1,495,823 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability | 535,965 | 536,815 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 176,539 | 171,165 | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity | 4,481,992 | 4,333,063 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 7,082,897 | $ | 6,964,157 |
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
AVERAGE DAYRATES AND UTILIZATION | ||||||||||||
(Dayrate in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Second Quarter | First Quarter | Second Quarter | ||||||||||
2012 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Dayrate | Utilization | Dayrate | Utilization | Dayrate | Utilization | |||||||
Ultra-Deepwater Floaters | $354 | 89% | $364 | 85% | $340 | 92% | ||||||
Deepwater Floaters | $372 | 83% | $359 | 88% | $422 | 98% | ||||||
Mid-Water Floaters | $262 | 66% | $266 | 65% | $265 | 77% | ||||||
Jack-Ups | $94 | 49% | $87 | 44% | $82 | 60% |
Source:
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
Darren Daugherty, Director,
Investor Relations, 281-492-5370