HOUSTON, July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced a net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2018 of $25.4 million, or $0.16 per share, on revenue of $535.5 million.  This compares to a net loss from continuing operations of $59.9 million, or $0.39 per share, for the first quarter of 2018, on revenue of $482.3 million and a net loss from continuing operations of $62.0 million, or $0.41 per share for the second quarter of 2017, on revenue of $470.1 million. 

“Our results continued to improve during the second quarter, driven by increases in U.S. land utilization,” commented David Dunlap, President and CEO.  “Sand supply chain issues, which impeded completions oriented utilization during the first quarter were resolved.  We also activated additional hydraulic horsepower (“HHP”), bringing the active size of our pressure pumping fleet to 750,000 HHP.  Higher levels of utilization and active horsepower resulted in an approximate 25% increase of sand volumes pumped sequentially. 

“Gulf of Mexico activity was relatively unchanged as higher drill pipe demand was offset by lower levels of workover activity and some expected completion tools work moving to the third quarter.  Improved results internationally were driven by much stronger hydraulic workover activity and increased drill pipe demand.

“I’m proud of the way the men and women of Superior Energy have met the challenges we’ve faced during the recent industry downturn.  As a result of their hard work, and our purpose driven culture, we approached breakeven operating income, and EBITDA grew by 35% over first quarter adjusted EBITDA.  Our strategy of allocating capital towards pressure pumping and our cornerstone global franchises during the downturn has us on solid footing as we work to improve returns, increase our cash balances and reduce debt levels as the cycle progresses.”

Second Quarter 2018 Geographic Breakdown

U.S. land revenue was $375.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 13% as compared with revenue of $331.5 million in the first quarter of 2018, and an 18% increase compared to revenue of $317.9 million in the second quarter of 2017.  Gulf of Mexico revenue was $72.2 million, a decrease of 5% as compared with revenue of $76.0 million in the first quarter of 2018, and a 14% decrease from revenue of $84.2 million in the second quarter of 2017.  International revenue of $87.9 million increased 18% as compared with $74.8 million in the first quarter of 2018 and increased 29% as compared to revenue of $68.0 million in the second quarter of 2017.         

Drilling Products and Services Segment

The Drilling Products and Services segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $94.0 million, a 10% increase from first quarter 2018 revenue of $85.2 million and a 37% increase from second quarter 2017 revenue of $68.8 million.

U.S. land revenue increased 7% sequentially to $43.4 million, Gulf of Mexico revenue increased 11% sequentially to $23.3 million and international revenue increased 17% sequentially to $27.3 million.

Onshore Completion and Workover Services Segment

The Onshore Completion and Workover Services segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $276.2 million, a 19% increase from first quarter 2018 revenue of $231.5 million, and an 11% increase from second quarter 2017 revenue of $249.1 million. 

Production Services Segment

The Production Services segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $102.0 million, a 1% increase from first quarter 2018 revenue of $100.8 million and a 15% increase from second quarter 2017 revenue of $88.6 million.

U.S. land revenue decreased 9% sequentially to $47.9 million as a result of decreased pressure control activity.  Gulf of Mexico revenue decreased 22% sequentially to $13.6 million due primarily due to lower hydraulic workover and snubbing, and lower electric line activity.  International revenue increased 31% sequentially to $40.5 million due to higher levels of hydraulic workover and snubbing, coiled tubing and cementing.

Technical Solutions Segment

The Technical Solutions segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 was $63.3 million, a 2% decrease from first quarter 2018 revenue of $64.8 million and unchanged from second quarter 2017 revenue of $63.6 million.

U.S. land revenue increased 16% sequentially to $7.9 million.  Gulf of Mexico revenue decreased 6% sequentially to $35.3 million as some completion tool activity shifted to the third quarter. International revenue decreased 2% to $20.1 million due to lower levels of well control activity.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  The call can be accessed from the Company’s website at www.superiorenergy.com or by telephone at 888-254-3590.  For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay will be available through August 8, 2018 and may be accessed by calling 844-512-2921 and using the pin number 6646297.

About Superior Energy Services

Superior Energy Services (NYSE:SPN) serves the drilling, completion and production-related needs of oil and gas companies worldwide through a diversified portfolio of specialized oilfield services and equipment that are used throughout the economic life cycle of oil and gas wells.  For more information, visit: www.superiorenergy.com.

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These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by our management in light of its 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 uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the cyclicality and volatility of the oil and gas industry, including changes in prevailing levels of capital expenditures, exploration, production and development activity; changes in prevailing oil and gas prices or expectations about future prices; operating hazards, including the significant possibility of accidents resulting in personal injury or death, property damage or environmental damage for which we may have limited or no insurance coverage or indemnification rights; the effect of regulatory programs (including worker health and safety laws) and environmental matters on our operations or prospects, including the risk that future changes in the regulation of hydraulic fracturing could reduce or eliminate demand for our pressure pumping and fluid management services, or that future changes in climate change legislation could result in increased operating costs or reduced commodity demand globally; counter-party risks associated with reliance on key suppliers; risks associated with the uncertainty of macroeconomic and business conditions worldwide; changes in competitive and technological factors affecting our operations; credit risk associated with our customer base;  the potential inability to retain key employees and skilled workers; challenges with estimating our oil and natural gas reserves and potential liabilities related to our oil and natural gas property; risk associated with potential changes of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management security and bonding requirements for offshore platforms; risks inherent in acquiring businesses; risks associated with cyber-attacks; risks associated with business growth during an industry recovery outpacing the capabilities of our infrastructure and workforce; political, legal, economic and other risks and uncertainties associated with our international operations; potential changes in tax laws, adverse positions taken by tax authorities or tax audits impacting our operating results; risks associated with our outstanding debt obligations and the potential effect of limiting our future growth and operations; our continued access to credit markets on favorable terms; the impact that unfavorable or unusual weather conditions could have on our operations; claims, litigation or other proceedings that require cash payments or could impair financial condition; not realizing the benefits of acquisitions or divestitures and price volatility of the Company’s common stock. These risks and other uncertainties related to our business are described in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are likely to change after such statements are made, including for example the market prices of oil and gas and regulations affecting oil and gas operations, which we cannot control or anticipate. Further, we may make changes to our business strategies and plans (including our capital spending and capital allocation plans) at any time and without notice, based on any changes in the above-listed factors, our assumptions or otherwise, any of which could or will affect our results. For all these reasons, actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or implied by us in our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any of our forward-looking statements for any reason and, notwithstanding any changes in our assumptions, changes in our business plans, our actual experience, or other changes.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except earnings per share amounts)
(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
		June 30,						March 31,			June 30,
		2018			2017			2018			2018			2017
Revenues		$	535,548		$	470,068		$	482,318		$	1,017,866		$	871,004
Cost of services and rentals (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion)		369,810			351,802			343,460			713,270			673,788
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion		97,973			108,119			105,719			203,692			222,400
General and administrative expenses		69,896			76,708			75,820			145,716			152,201
Loss from operations		(2,131)			(66,561)			(42,681)			(44,812)			(177,385)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(24,894)			(23,333)			(24,887)			(49,781)			(47,583)
Other income (expense)		(2,382)			(2,156)			(1,735)			(4,117)			(1,507)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(29,407)			(92,050)			(69,303)			(98,710)			(226,475)
Income taxes		(3,970)			(30,011)			(9,355)			(13,325)			(74,775)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		(25,437)			(62,039)			(59,948)			(85,385)			(151,700)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax		(953)			(1,767)			224			(729)			(3,765)
Net income (loss)		$	(26,390)		$	(63,806)		$	(59,724)		$	(86,114)		$	(155,465)
Basic and Diluted earnings (losses) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		$	(0.16)		$	(0.41)		$	(0.39)		$	(0.56)		$	(1.00)
Loss from discontinued operations		(0.01)			(0.01)			-			-			(0.02)
Net income (loss)		$	(0.17)		$	(0.42)		$	(0.39)		$	(0.56)		$	(1.02)
Weighted average common shares:
Basic and Diluted		154,278			152,857			154,121			153,728			152,317

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
		6/30/2018			12/31/2017
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	118,512		$	172,000
Accounts receivable, net		441,983			398,056
Income taxes receivable		-			959
Prepaid expenses		43,188			42,128
Inventory and other current assets		158,765			134,032
Assets held for sale		-			13,644
Total current assets		762,448			760,819
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,240,703			1,316,944
Goodwill		806,813			807,860
Notes receivable		62,041			60,149
Restricted cash		11,631			20,483
Intangible and other long-term assets, net		137,349			143,970
Total assets		$	3,020,985		$	3,110,225
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	162,125		$	119,716
Accrued expenses		201,665			221,757
Current portion of decommissioning liabilities		24,156			27,261
Liabilities held for sale		-			6,463
Total current liabilities		387,946			375,197
Deferred income taxes		41,758			61,058
Decommissioning liabilities		103,088			103,136
Long-term debt, net		1,281,145			1,279,771
Other long-term liabilities		154,333			158,634
Total stockholders' equity		1,052,715			1,132,429
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	3,020,985		$	3,110,225

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
		2018			2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(86,114)		$	(155,465)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion		203,692			222,400
Other noncash items		(5,343)			(42,898)
Changes in working capital and other		(72,820)			(6,890)
Net cash provided by operating activities		39,415			17,147
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for capital expenditures		(119,841)			(56,649)
Other		23,297			4,090
Net cash used in investing activities		(96,544)			(52,559)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Other		(3,900)			(6,974)
Net cash used in financing activities		(3,900)			(6,974)
Effect of exchange rate changes in cash		(1,311)			2,093
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		(62,340)			(40,293)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		192,483			246,092
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period		$	130,143		$	205,799

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION BY SEGMENT
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
		Three months ended,
		June 30, 2018			March 31, 2018			June 30, 2017
U.S. land
Drilling Products and Services		$	43,394		$	40,717		$	27,770
Onshore Completion and Workover Services		276,242			231,489			249,079
Production Services		47,944			52,457			33,062
Technical Solutions		7,858			6,833			7,921
Total U.S. land		$	375,438		$	331,496		$	317,832
Gulf of Mexico
Drilling Products and Services		$	23,261		$	20,989		$	22,266
Onshore Completion and Workover Services		-			-			-
Production Services		13,634			17,500			19,937
Technical Solutions		35,333			37,562			42,030
Total Gulf of Mexico		$	72,228		$	76,051		$	84,233
International
Drilling Products and Services		$	27,378		$	23,496		$	18,791
Onshore Completion and Workover Services		-			-			-
Production Services		40,426			30,760			35,607
Technical Solutions		20,078			20,515			13,605
Total International		$	87,882		$	74,771		$	68,003
Total Revenues		$	535,548		$	482,318		$	470,068

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
		Three months ended,
Revenues		June 30, 2018			March 31, 2018			June 30, 2017
Drilling Products and Services		$	94,033		$	85,202		$	68,827
Onshore Completion and Workover Services		276,242			231,489			249,079
Production Services		102,004			100,717			88,606
Technical Solutions		63,269			64,910			63,556
Total Revenues		$	535,548		$	482,318		$	470,068
Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations (1)
Drilling Products and Services		$	15,001		$	7,979		$	(10,533)
Onshore Completion and Workover Services		7,511			(7,141)			(14,367)
Production Services		(7,124)			(11,180)			(14,850)
Technical Solutions		5,797			1,817			1,071
Corporate and other		(23,316)			(26,064)			(27,882)
Total Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations		$	(2,131)		$	(34,589)		$	(66,561)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Drilling Products and Services		$	43,591		$	37,620		$	23,086
Onshore Completion and Workover Services		54,934			40,514			30,254
Production Services		7,179			8,100			5,343
Technical Solutions		12,070			9,547			9,326
Corporate and other		(21,932)			(24,651)			(26,451)
Total Adjusted EBITDA		$	95,842		$	71,130		$	41,558
(1) Adjusted income (loss) from operations and adjusted EBITDA exclude the impact of restructuring costs and other items for the three months ended March 31, 2018.  There were no adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  For Non-GAAP reconciliations, refer to Table 1 below.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following table reconciles net income/loss from continuing operations by segment, which is the directly comparable financial results determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to adjusted income/loss from operations and adjusted EBITDA by segment (non-GAAP financial measures).  These financial measures are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s current financial performance. 

Reconciliation of Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Table 1
		Three months ended, June 30, 2018
		Drilling Products and Services			Onshore Completion and Workover Services			Production Services			Technical Solutions			Corporate and Other			Consolidated
Reported net income (loss) from continuing operations		$	15,001		$	7,511		$	(7,124)		$	6,768		$	(47,593)		$	(25,437)
Interest expense, net		-			-			-			(971)			25,865			24,894
Other expense		-			-			-			-			2,382			2,382
Income taxes		-			-			-			-			(3,970)			(3,970)
Income (loss) from operations		$	15,001		$	7,511		$	(7,124)		$	5,797		$	(23,316)		$	(2,131)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization   and accretion		28,590			47,423			14,303			6,273			1,384			97,973
EBITDA		$	43,591		$	54,934		$	7,179		$	12,070		$	(21,932)		$	95,842
		Three months ended, March 31, 2018
		Drilling Products and Services			Onshore Completion and Workover Services			Production Services			Technical Solutions			Corporate and Other			Consolidated
Reported net income (loss) from continuing  operations		$	7,967		$	(10,043)		$	(14,092)		$	2,273		$	(46,053)		$	(59,948)
Restructuring and other costs		12			2,902			2,912			500			1,766			8,092
Interest expense, net		-			-			-			(956)			25,843			24,887
Other expense		-			-			-			-			1,735			1,735
Income taxes		-			-			-			-			(9,355)			(9,355)
Adjusted income (loss) from operations		$	7,979		$	(7,141)		$	(11,180)		$	1,817		$	(26,064)		$	(34,589)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization   and accretion		29,641			47,655			19,280			7,730			1,413			105,719
Adjusted EBITDA		$	37,620		$	40,514		$	8,100		$	9,547		$	(24,651)		$	71,130
		Three months ended, June 30, 2017
		Drilling Products and Services			Onshore Completion and Workover Services			Production Services			Technical Solutions			Corporate and Other			Consolidated
Reported net income (loss) from continuing  operations		$	(10,533)		$	(14,367)		$	(14,850)		$	1,982		$	(24,271)		$	(62,039)
Interest expense, net		-			-			-			(911)			24,244			23,333
Other expense		-			-			-			-			2,156			2,156
Income taxes		-			-			-			-			(30,011)			(30,011)
Income (loss) from operations		$	(10,533)		$	(14,367)		$	(14,850)		$	1,071		$	(27,882)		$	(66,561)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization   and accretion		33,619			44,621			20,193			8,255			1,431			108,119
EBITDA		$	23,086		$	30,254		$	5,343		$	9,326		$	(26,451)		$	41,558

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paul Vincent, VP of Investor Relations, (713) 654-2200

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