UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
(Mark One)
1934
For the quarterly period ended
OR
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______
Commission file number:
EXPRO GROUP HOLDINGS N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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.
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 such files).
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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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
As of July 24, 2023, there were
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| Item 1. |
Financial Statements |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 |
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| Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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Controls and Procedures |
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| PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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| Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
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| Item 1A. |
Risk Factors |
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| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 40 |
| Item 5. | Other Information |
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| Item 6. |
Exhibits |
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| Signatures |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
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| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
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| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
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| Payment for acquisition of business, net of cash acquired |
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| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 |
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| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. |
| Business description |
With roots dating to 1938, Expro Group Holdings N.V. (the “Company,” “Expro,” “we,” “our” or “us”) is a global provider of energy services with operations in approximately
On March 10, 2021, the Company and New Eagle Holdings Limited, an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Expro Group Holdings International Limited (“Legacy Expro”) providing for the merger of Legacy Expro with and into Merger Sub in an all-stock transaction, with Merger Sub surviving the merger as a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”). The Merger closed on October 1, 2021, and the Company, previously known as Frank’s International N.V. (“Frank’s”), was renamed Expro Group Holdings N.V.
On June 16, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a new stock repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to acquire up to $
| 2. | Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies |
Basis of presentation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealized profits arising from them, have been eliminated for purposes of preparing these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Investments in which we do not have a controlling interest, but over which we do exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim consolidated financial information. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022, included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2023.
In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with the rules of the SEC and U.S. GAAP for interim financial reporting, included herein contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of June 30, 2023, the results of our operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or for any other period.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on an historical cost basis using the United States dollar (“$” or “U.S. dollar”) as the reporting currency.
Significant accounting policies
Refer to Note 2 “Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies” of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, which are included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023, for a discussion of our significant accounting policies. There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Recent accounting pronouncements
Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) generally in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.
We consider the applicability and impact of all accounting pronouncements. Recently issued ASUs were assessed and were either determined to be not applicable or are expected to have immaterial impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
| 3. |
Business combinations and dispositions |
DeltaTek Oil Tools Limited
On February 8, 2023 (“Closing Date”), DeltaTek Oil Tools Limited, a limited liability company registered in the United Kingdom, and its subsidiary (“DeltaTek”), was acquired (“the Acquisition”) by our wholly owned subsidiary Exploration and Production Services (Holdings) Limited, a limited liability company registered in the United Kingdom (“EPSH”). DeltaTek has developed a number of innovative technologies and solutions and their range of low-risk open water cementing solutions increases clients’ operational efficiency, delivers rig time and cost savings, and improves the quality of cementing operations of clients. We estimated the fair value of consideration for the Acquisition to be $
The contingent consideration arrangement requires the Company to pay the former owners of DeltaTek a percentage of future revenues generated specifically from the acquired technology over a period of seven years. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement of $
The Acquisition is accounted for as a business combination and Expro has been identified as the acquirer for accounting purposes. As a result, the Company has in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, applied the acquisition method of accounting to account for DeltaTek’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Applying the acquisition method of accounting includes recording the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair values and recording goodwill for the excess of the consideration transferred over the net aggregate fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The following table sets forth the preliminary allocation of the Acquisition consideration exchanged to the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Closing Date, with the recording of goodwill for the excess of the consideration transferred over the net aggregate fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
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These amounts, including the estimated fair values, are based on preliminary calculations and subject to change as our fair value estimates and assumptions are finalized during the measurement period. The final fair value determination could result in material adjustments to the values presented in the preliminary purchase price allocation table above. The fair values of identifiable intangible assets were prepared using an income valuation approach, which requires a forecast of expected future cash flows either using the relief-from royalty method or the multi-period excess earnings method, which are discounted to approximate their current value. The estimated useful lives are based on management’s historical experience and expectations as to the duration of time that benefits from these assets are expected to be realized.
The intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated
The goodwill consists largely of the synergies and economies of scale expected from the technology providing more efficient services and expected future developments resulting from the assembled workforce. The goodwill is not subject to amortization but will be evaluated at least annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators are present. Goodwill recorded in the Acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The Company has determined the estimated unaudited pro forma information to be insignificant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, assuming the Acquisition were to have been completed as of January 1, 2023 and 2022, respectively. This is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred had the Acquisition been completed on either date indicated or of future operating results.
4. Fair value measurements
Recurring Basis
A summary of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows (in thousands):
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| 5. |
Business segment reporting |
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), which is our Chief Executive Officer, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Our CODM manages our operational segments that are aligned with our geographical regions as below:
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North and Latin America (“NLA”), |
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Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (“ESSA”), |
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Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”), and |
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Asia-Pacific (“APAC”). |
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by our operating segments (in thousands):
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Segment EBITDA
Our CODM regularly evaluates the performance of our operating segments using Segment EBITDA, which we define as income (loss) before income taxes adjusted for corporate costs, equity in income of joint ventures, depreciation and amortization expense, impairment expense, gain on disposal of assets, merger and integration expense, severance and other expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign exchange gains (losses), other income (expense), net, and interest and finance income (expense), net.
The following table presents our Segment EBITDA disaggregated by our operating segments and a reconciliation to income (loss) before income taxes (in thousands):
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| Interest and finance (expense) income, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||
Corporate costs include the costs of running our corporate head office and other central functions that support the operating segments, including research, engineering and development, logistics, sales and marketing and health and safety and are not attributable to a particular operating segment.
| 6. |
Revenue |
Disaggregation of revenue
We disaggregate our revenue from contracts with customers by geography, as disclosed in Note 5 “Business segment reporting,” as we believe this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Additionally, we disaggregate our revenue into main areas of capabilities.
The following table sets forth the total amount of revenue by main area of capabilities as follows (in thousands):
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| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Contract balances
We perform our obligations under contracts with our customers by transferring services and products in exchange for consideration. The timing of our performance often differs from the timing of our customer’s payment, which results in the recognition of unbilled receivables and deferred revenue.
Unbilled receivables are initially recognized for revenue earned on completion of the performance obligation which are not yet invoiced to the customer. The amounts recognized as unbilled receivables are reclassified to trade receivable upon billing. Deferred revenue represents the Company’s obligations to transfer goods or services to customers for which the Company has received consideration, in full or part, from the customer.
Contract balances consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Trade receivable, net |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Unbilled receivables (included within accounts receivable, net) |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Deferred revenue (included within other liabilities) |
$ | $ | ||||||
The Company recognized revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 of $
As of June 30, 2023, $
Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent firm contracts for which work has not been performed and future revenue recognition is expected. We have elected the practical expedient permitting the exclusion of disclosing remaining performance obligations for contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less and for our long-term contracts we have a right to consideration from customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the performance completed to date. With respect to our construction contracts, revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations is $
| 7. |
Income taxes |
For interim financial reporting, the annual tax rate is based on pre-tax income (loss) before equity in income of joint ventures. We have historically calculated the income tax expense/(benefit) during interim reporting periods by applying a full year estimated Annual Effective Tax Rate (“AETR”) to income (loss) before income taxes, excluding infrequent or unusual discrete items, for the reporting period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we determined that using an AETR would not provide a reliable estimate of income taxes due to the forecasting methodology used to project income (loss) before income taxes, resulting in significant changes in the estimated AETR. Thus, we concluded to use a discrete effective tax rate, which treats the year-to-date period as an annual period, to calculate income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Our effective tax rates were
Our effective tax rate was impacted primarily due to changes in the mix of taxable profits between jurisdictions with different tax regimes, in particular in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
| 8. |
Investment in joint ventures |
We have investments in two joint venture companies, which together provide us access to certain Asian markets that otherwise would be challenging for us to penetrate or develop effectively on our own. COSL-Expro Testing Services (Tianjin) Co. Ltd (“CETS”), in which we have a
The carrying value of our investment in joint ventures as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, was as follows (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| CETS |
$ | $ | ||||||
| PVD-Expro |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| 9. |
Accounts receivable, net |
Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Accounts receivable |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Less: Expected credit losses |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Current |
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| Non – current |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| 10. |
Inventories |
Inventories consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Finished goods |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Raw materials, equipment spares and consumables |
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| Work-in-progress |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| 11. |
Other assets and liabilities |
Other assets consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Prepayments |
$ | |||||||
| Value-added tax receivables |
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| Collateral deposits |
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| Deposits |
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| Other |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Current |
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| Non – current |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
Other liabilities consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Deferred revenue |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Other tax and social security |
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| Income tax liabilities – non-current portion |
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| Provisions |
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| Contingent consideration liabilities |
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| Other |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Current |
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| Non – current |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| 12. |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Accounts payable – trade |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Payroll, vacation and other employee benefits |
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| Accruals for goods received not invoiced |
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| Other accrued liabilities |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
| 13. |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Cost: |
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| Land |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Land improvements |
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| Buildings and lease hold improvements |
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| Plant and equipment |
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| Less: accumulated depreciation |
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) | ( |
) | ||||
| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
The carrying amount of our property, plant and equipment recognized in respect of assets held under finance leases as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and included in amounts above is as follows (in thousands):
| June 30, |
December 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Cost: |
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| Buildings |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Plant and equipment |
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| Total |
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| Less: accumulated amortization |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
| Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation expense relating to property, plant and equipment, including assets under finance leases, was $
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, assets held for sale were sold for net proceeds of $
| 14. |
Intangible assets, net |
The following table summarizes our intangible assets comprising of Customer Relationships & Contracts (“CR&C”), Trademarks, Technology and Software as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
| June 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
June 30, 2023 |
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| Gross carrying amount |
Accumulated impairment and amortization |
Net book value |
Gross carrying amount |
Accumulated impairment and amortization |
Net book value |
Weighted average remaining life (years) |
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| CR&C |
$ | $ | ( |
) | $ | $ | $ | ( |
) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks |
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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology |
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) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software |
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| Total |
$ | $ | ( |
) | $ | $ | $ | ( |
) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $
The following table summarizes the intangible assets which were acquired pursuant to the Acquisition (in thousands):
| Acquired Fair Value |
Weighted average life (years) |
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| CR&C |
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| Trademarks |
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| Technology |
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| Total |
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| 15. | Goodwill |
Our reporting units are our operating segments which are NLA, ESSA, MENA and APAC.
The allocation of goodwill by operating segment as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| NLA | $ | $ | ||||||
| ESSA | ||||||||
| MENA | ||||||||
| APAC | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The following table summarizes the goodwill by operating segment which were acquired pursuant to the Acquisition (in thousands):
| June 30, | ||||
| 2023 | ||||
| NLA | $ | |||
| ESSA | ||||
| MENA | ||||
| APAC | ||||
| Total | $ | |||
As of June 30, 2023, we did not identify any triggering events that would represent an indicator of impairment of our goodwill. Accordingly,
| 16. | Interest bearing loans |
On October 1, 2021, we entered into a new revolving credit facility (the “New Facility”) with DNB Bank ASA, London Branch, as agent (the “Agent”), with total commitments of $
All obligations under the New Facility are guaranteed jointly and severally by the Company and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries incorporated in the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Norway, Hungary, Australia, Cyprus, the Cayman Islands and Guernsey. Going forward, the guarantors must comprise at least
Borrowings under the New Facility bear interest at a rate per annum of LIBOR, subject to a
The New Facility contains various undertakings and affirmative and negative covenants which limit, subject to certain customary exceptions and thresholds, the Company and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, (1) enter into asset sales; (2) incur additional indebtedness; (3) make investments, acquisitions, or loans and create or incur liens; (4) pay certain dividends or make other distributions; and (5) engage in transactions with affiliates. The New Facility also requires the Company to maintain (i) a minimum cash flow cover ratio of
On March 31, 2022, the Agent, on behalf of the consenting lenders, countersigned a Consent Request Letter dated March 10, 2022, to the New Facility (the “Consent”). Pursuant to the Consent, the lenders consented to, among other things, an amendment to the New Facility permitting dividends or distributions by the Company, or the repurchase or redemption of the Company’s shares in an aggregate amount of $
The New Facility remained undrawn on a cash basis (i.e.,
| 17. |
Commitments and contingencies |
Commercial Commitments
During the normal course of business, we enter into commercial commitments in the form of letters of credit and bank guarantees to provide financial and performance assurance to third parties. We entered into contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment totaling $
Contingencies
Certain conditions may exist as of the date our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued that may result in a loss to us, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Our management, with input from legal counsel, assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings pending against us or unasserted claims that may result in proceedings, our management, with input from legal counsel, evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates it is probable a material loss has been incurred and the amount of liability can be reasonably estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. We are the subject of lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business from time to time. A liability is accrued when a loss is both probable and can be reasonably estimated. We had no material accruals for loss contingencies, individually or in the aggregate, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We believe the probability is remote that the ultimate outcome of these matters would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
We have conducted an internal investigation of the operations of certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in West Africa including possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, our policies and other applicable laws. In June 2016, we voluntarily disclosed the existence of our internal review to the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The DOJ has provided a declination, subject to the Company and the SEC reaching a satisfactory settlement of civil claims. On the basis of discussions with the SEC up to the end of the first quarter of 2023, we believed that a final resolution of this matter was likely to include a civil penalty in the amount of approximately $
On April 26, 2023, the SEC issued a cease-and-desist order against the Company pursuant to section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Under this Order, the Company neither admitted nor denied any of the SEC’s findings and agreed to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations and any future violations of the anti-bribery, books and records and internal accounting controls requirements of the FCPA and the Exchange Act. In accepting the Company’s settlement offer, the SEC noted the Company’s self-reporting, co-operation afforded to the SEC staff and remedial action including improving the Company’s internal controls and further enhancements to its internal controls environment and compliance program following the Merger. The Company paid $
Other than discussed above, we had no other material legal accruals for loss contingencies, individually or in the aggregate, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
| 18. |
Post-retirement benefits |
Amounts recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in respect of the defined benefit schemes were as follows (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Interest cost | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||
The Company contributed $
Amortization of prior service credit, interest cost and expected return on plan assets have been recognized in “Other income, net” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
| 19. |
Earnings per share |
Basic earnings per share attributable to Company stockholders is calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Company stockholders is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming all potentially dilutive shares were issued. We apply the treasury stock method to determine the dilutive weighted average common shares represented by unvested restricted stock units, stock options and Employee Stock Purchase Program (“ESPP”) shares.
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Company stockholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||
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| Total basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| 20. | Related party disclosures |
Our related parties consist primarily of CETS and PVD-Expro, the two companies in which we exert significant influence, and Mosing Holdings LLC, a company that is owned by various members of the Mosing family. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we provided goods and services to related parties totaling $
Additionally, we entered into various operating lease agreements to lease facilities with affiliated companies. Rent expense associated with our related party leases was $
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounts receivable from related parties were $
As of June 30, 2023, $
Tax Receivable Agreement
Mosing Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Mosing Holdings”), converted all of its shares of Frank’s Series A convertible preferred stock into shares of Frank’s common stock on August 26, 2016, in connection with its delivery to Frank’s of all of its interests in Frank’s International C.V. (“FICV”) (the “Conversion”).
The tax receivable agreement (the “Original TRA”) that Frank’s entered into with FICV and Mosing Holdings in connection with Frank’s initial public offering (“IPO”) generally provided for the payment by Frank’s to Mosing Holdings of of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax and franchise tax that Frank’s actually realized (or were deemed to be realized in certain circumstances) in periods after the IPO as a result of (i) tax basis increases resulting from the Conversion and (ii) imputed interest deemed to be paid by Frank’s as a result of, and additional tax basis arising from, payments under the Original TRA. Frank’s retained the benefit of the remaining of these cash savings, if any.
In connection with the Merger Agreement, Frank’s, FICV and Mosing Holdings entered into the Amended and Restated Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2021 (the “A&R TRA”). Pursuant to the A&R TRA, on October 1, 2021, the Company made a payment of $
| 21. |
Stock-based compensation |
The Company recognized $
Stock-based compensation expense relating to the Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”), including restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $
During the six months ended June 30, 2023,
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 we recognized $
| 22. |
Supplemental cash flow |
| Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
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| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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| Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for interest, net |
$ | $ | ||||||
| Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to capital expenditures |
$ | $ | ||||||
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report.
This section contains forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about our business and operations, and involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated and expressed in such forward-looking statements because of various factors, including those described in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q and our Annual Report.
Overview of Business
Working for clients across the entire well life cycle, we are a leading provider of energy services, offering cost-effective, innovative solutions and what we consider to be best-in-class safety and service quality. The Company’s extensive portfolio of capabilities spans well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, and well intervention and integrity solutions.
With roots dating to 1938, we have approximately 7,600 employees and provide services and solutions to leading exploration and production companies in both onshore and offshore environments in approximately 60 countries.
Our broad portfolio of products and services are designed to enhance production and improve recovery across the well lifecycle from exploration through abandonment, including:
| Well Construction |
| • |
Our well construction products and services support customers’ new wellbore drilling, wellbore completion and recompletion, and wellbore plug and abandonment requirements. In particular, we offer advanced technology solutions in drilling, tubular running services, cementing and tubulars. With a focus on innovation, we are continuing to advance the way wells are constructed by optimizing process efficiency on the rig floor, developing new methods to handle and install tubulars and mitigating well integrity risks. |
| Well Management |
Our well management offerings consist of well flow management, subsea well access and well intervention and integrity services:
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Well flow management: We gather valuable well and reservoir data, with a particular focus on well-site safety and environmental impact. We provide global, comprehensive well flow management systems for the safe production, measurement and sampling of hydrocarbons from a well during the exploration and appraisal phase of a new field; the flowback and clean-up of a new well prior to production; and in-line testing of a well during its production life. We also provide early production facilities to accelerate production; production enhancement packages to enhance reservoir recovery rates through the realization of production that was previously locked within the reservoir; and metering and other well surveillance technologies to monitor and measure flow and other characteristics of wells. |
| • |
Subsea well access: With over 35 years of experience providing a wide range of fit-for-purpose subsea well access solutions, our technology aims to ensure safe well access and optimized production throughout the lifecycle of the well. We provide what we believe to be the most reliable, efficient and cost-effective subsea well access systems for exploration and appraisal, development, intervention and abandonment, including an extensive portfolio of standard and bespoke Subsea Test Tree Assemblies, a rig-deployed Intervention Riser System ("IRS") and a vessel-deployed, wire-through-water Riserless Well Intervention System ("RWIS"). We also provide systems integration and project management services. (Note that IRS and RWIS services and solutions are collectively referred to as our light well intervention, or LWI, business.) |
| • |
Well intervention and integrity: We provide well intervention solutions to acquire and interpret well data, ensure well bore integrity and improve production. In addition to our extensive fleet of mechanical and cased hole wireline units, we have recently introduced a number of cost-effective, innovative well intervention services, including CoilHose™, a lightweight, small-footprint solution for wellbore lifting, cleaning and chemical treatments; Octopoda™, for fluid treatments in wellbore annuli; and Galea™, an autonomous well intervention solution. We also possess several other distinct technical capabilities, including non-intrusive metering technologies and wireless telemetry systems for reservoir monitoring. |
We operate a global business and have a diverse and stable customer base that is comprised of national oil companies (“NOC”), international oil companies (“IOC”), independent exploration and production companies (“Independents”) and service partners. We have strong relationships with a number of the world’s largest NOCs and IOCs, some of which have been our customers for decades. We are dedicated to safely and sustainably delivering maximum value to our customers.
We organize and manage our operations on a geographical basis. Our reporting structure and the key financial information used by our management team is organized around our four operating segments: (i) North and Latin America (“NLA”), (ii) Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (“ESSA”), (iii) Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) and (iv) Asia-Pacific (“APAC”).
How We Generate Our Revenue
Our revenue is derived primarily from providing services in well construction, well flow management, subsea well access and well intervention and integrity services to operators globally. Our revenue includes equipment service charges, personnel charges, run charges and consumables. Some of our contracts allow us to charge for additional deliverables, such as the costs of mobilization of people and equipment and customer specific engineering costs associated with a project. We also procure products and services on behalf of our customers that are provided by third parties for which we are reimbursed with a mark-up or in connection with an integrated services contract. We also design, manufacture and sell equipment, which is typically done in connection with a related operations and maintenance arrangement with a particular customer. In addition, we also generate revenue from the sale of certain well construction products.
Market Conditions and Price of Oil and Gas
The second quarter of 2023 has seen continued growth and increased activity as the market rebounds from the effects of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There are a number of market factors that have had, and may continue to have, an effect on our business, including:
| • |
The market for energy services and our business are substantially dependent on the price of oil and, to a lesser extent, the regional price of gas, which are both driven by market supply and demand. Changes in oil and gas prices impact customer willingness to spend on exploration and appraisal, development, production and abandonment activities. The extent of the impact of a change in oil and gas prices on these activities varies extensively between geographic regions, types of customers, types of activities and the financial returns of individual projects. |
| • |
Average daily oil demand in the second quarter of 2023 exceeded average daily demand levels in 2022, with liquid demand estimated to exceed annualized 2019 levels in 2023. Brent crude oil prices remained broadly flat with fluctuations generally within the $75 - $80/bbl price range during the second quarter of 2023, as a result of growing demand and constrained supply due to recent voluntary production cuts by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and certain other oil producing nations (“OPEC+”), counter-balanced by the threat of further geopolitical tensions and the ongoing macro-economic constraints, including inflation. |
| • |
Activity related to gas and liquified natural gas (“LNG”) production (and associated asset development) continues to grow within our ESSA and MENA regions in support Europe’s ongoing drive to diversify away from its reliance on Russian pipeline gas supplies over the long term. More broadly, the energy security and transition imperatives of policymakers in the U.S. and Europe are expected to result in increased investment in global gas development. |
| • |
International, offshore and deepwater activity has continued to strengthen in 2023 as operator upstream investments increase to pre-pandemic levels. We are also experiencing increased demand for services related to brownfield and production enhancement and infield development programs as operators strive to maximize their previous investments and maintain production with a lower carbon footprint. In addition, we have seen an increase in demand for early production facilities and production optimization technologies, especially in support of gas and LNG developments. |
| • |
The clean energy transition continues to gain momentum. We believe, however, that hydrocarbons, and natural gas in particular, will continue to play a vital role in the transition towards more sustainable energy resources, and the existing expertise and future innovation within the energy services sector, both to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency, will be critical. We are already active in the early-stage carbon capture and storage segment and have expertise and established operations within the geothermal and flare reduction segments. We continue to develop technologies to enhance the sustainability of our customers’ operations which, along with our digital transformation initiatives, are expected to enable us to continue to support our customers’ commercial and environmental initiatives. As the industry changes, we continue to evolve our approach to adapt and help our customers develop more sustainable energy solutions. |
Outlook
Global liquids demand continued to grow through the second quarter of 2023 following pre-pandemic levels being surpassed in the first quarter of 2023, and is forecast to continue to increase over the remainder of the year while supply remains constrained, supported by continued OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia supply restraint. These factors continue to support a stabilizing oil price.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) forecasts that global liquid fuels consumption will reach an average of 101.2 million b/d in 2023 (surpassing pre-pandemic consumption levels of 100.8 million b/d), an increase of 1.8 million b/d from 2022, increasing to 102.8 million b/d in 2024. The EIA expects that global liquid fuels production will increase by 1.3 million b/d to reach 101.1 million b/d in 2023, growing a further 1.5 million b/d to reach 102.6 million b/d in 2024, primarily due to growth from non-OPEC producer such as the United States, Norway, Canada, Brazil and Guyana. The overall supply growth is expected to offset a near-term reduction in production by OPEC+. The EIA forecasts that OPEC+ crude oil production will fall by 0.7 million b/d to 33.4 million b/d before rising by 0.5 million in 2024. As a result, the EIA anticipates further global inventory draws, which should support higher crude oil prices compared to their previous forecast, mainly into 2024. The EIA forecasts that Brent crude oil will average $79/bbl in the second half of 2023, resulting in an average of $79/bbl for 2023, increasing to $84/bbl for 2024.
In addition to the continued positive oil market outlook, global natural gas prices are expected to remain elevated as the market remains fundamentally tight.
The EIA anticipates Henry Hub spot prices to decrease from the 2022 highs to average $2.62 per million British thermal unit (“MMBtu”) in 2023 mainly as a result of high inventory levels. The Henry Hub spot price is then forecast to rise to average $3.29/MMBtu in 2024, an increase of over 25% compared to 2023. Rystad Energy estimates the European Title Transfer Facility and Northeast Asian LNG spot price to trade at $13.7/MMBtu and $14.3/MMBtu respectively for 2023, a downward revision from its previous forecast as robust European storage levels and a slower LNG rebound in Asia have eased the previous upward pricing pressure. The market is forecast to remain tight in 2023 as it remains in a fundamental deficit until 2026 and, at current price levels, demand is set to rise in the power and industrial sectors.
Consequently, the outlook for 2023 shows signs of continuing recovery in exploration and production expenditures, with upstream investments expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Strong growth is expected in deepwater and offshore shelf investments supported by large projects in Latin America, Norway and the Middle East.
As a result, we expect demand for our services and solutions to continue trending positively through 2023 and into 2024.
How We Evaluate Our Operations
We use a number of financial and operational measures to routinely analyze and evaluate the performance of our business, including Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion.
Revenue: We analyze our performance by comparing actual monthly revenue by operating segments and areas of capabilities to our internal projections for each month. Our revenue is primarily derived from well construction, well flow management, subsea well access and well intervention and integrity solutions.
Adjusted EBITDA: We regularly evaluate our financial performance using Adjusted EBITDA. Our management believes Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measure as it excludes non-cash charges and other transactions not related to our core operating activities and allows more meaningful analysis of the trends and performance of our core operations.
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations: We regularly evaluate our operating cash flow performance using Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations. Our management believes Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations is a useful tool to measure the operating cash performance of the Company as it excludes exceptional payments, interest payments and non-cash charges not related to our core operating activities and allows more meaningful analysis of the trends and performance of our core operations.
Cash Conversion: We regularly evaluate our efficiency of generating cash from operations using Cash Conversion which provides a useful tool to measure Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion are non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income, the most directly comparable financial performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP and a reconciliation of Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable liquidity measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Executive Overview
Three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to three months ended March 31, 2023
Certain highlights of our financial results and other key developments include:
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Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $57.6 million, or 17.0%, to $396.9 million, compared to $339.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue was driven by higher activity across all segments, most notably ESSA and APAC. Revenue for our segments is discussed separately below under the heading “Operating Segment Results.” |
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We reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023, of $9.3 million, compared to a net loss of $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily reflecting higher Adjusted EBITDA (up $29.7 million) as discussed below, and lower interest and finance expense (down $1.3 million), partially offset by higher income tax expense (up $7.4 million). | |
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Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $29.7 million, or 70.9%, to $71.6 million from $41.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 18.0% during the three months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to 12.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin is primarily attributable to higher revenue, better business mix and the light well intervention (“LWI”) project becoming operational towards the end of the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023 includes unrecoverable mobilization costs and start-up and commissioning costs on LWI-related projects in APAC of $10.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2023 include LWI-related non-reimbursable costs for NPT (“non-productive time”) of $5.7 million (these costs were incurred after the system became operational and, therefore, are not considered start-up and commissioning costs). | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $25.4 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $21.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, with the change primarily driven by an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $29.7 million, partially offset by an unfavorable movement in net working capital of $15.3 million and cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, of $8.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023. Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $36.0 million and 50%, respectively, compared to $27.2 million and 65%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2023. |
Six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to six months ended June 30, 2022
Certain highlights of our financial results and other key developments include:
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Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $142.1 million, or 23.9%, to $736.2 million, compared to $594.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenue was driven by higher activity across all segments, most notably ESSA. Revenue for our segments is discussed separately below under the heading “Operating Segment Results.” |
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We reported net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023, of $2.9 million, compared to a net loss of $15.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily reflecting higher Adjusted EBITDA (which was up $25.6 million) and lower merger and integration expense (down $3.5 million), partially offset by higher income tax expense (up $3.5 million), higher interest and finance expense (up $3.0 million) and higher other expense (up $3.7 million sequentially). |
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Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $25.6 million, or 29.1%, to $113.5 million from $87.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 15.4% during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to 14.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin is primarily attributable to higher revenue, better product mix and the LWI project becoming operational towards the end of the first quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023 includes unrecoverable mobilization costs and start-up and commissioning costs on subsea projects in APAC of $10.6 million and LWI-related non-reimbursable costs for NPT of $5.7 million. |
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $46.7 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, with the change primarily driven by favorable movement in net working capital of $40.3 million, and an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $25.6 million, partially offset by higher payments for income taxes of $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $63.2 million and 56%, respectively, compared to $8.1 million and 9%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We include in this Form 10-Q the non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion. We provide reconciliations of net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA. We also provide a reconciliation of Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable liquidity measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion are used as supplemental financial measures by our management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others. These non-GAAP financial measures allow our management and others to assess our financial and operating performance as compared to those of other companies in our industry, without regard to the effects of our capital structure, asset base, items outside the control of management and other charges outside the normal course of business.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for (a) income tax expense (benefit), (b) depreciation and amortization expense, (c) impairment expense, (d) severance and other expense, net, (e) stock-based compensation expense, (f) merger and integration expense, (g) gain on disposal of assets, (h) other income (expense), net, (i) interest and finance (income) expense, net and (j) foreign exchange (gain) loss. Adjusted EBITDA margin reflects our Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues.
We define Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities adjusted for cash (received) paid during the period for interest, net, severance and other expense and merger and integration expense. We define Cash Conversion as Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. As Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations and Cash Conversion may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the three and six months presented (in thousands):
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Six Months Ended |
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| June 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2022 |
June 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2022 |
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| Net income (loss) |
$ | 9,295 | $ | (4,350 | ) | $ | 2,944 | $ | (15,482 | ) | ||||||
| Income tax expense |
$ | 12,539 | $ | 9,596 | $ | 17,624 | $ | 14,145 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense |
37,235 | 35,392 | 71,972 | 70,404 | ||||||||||||
| Severance and other expense |
2,663 | 678 | 3,590 | 2,172 | ||||||||||||
| Merger and integration expense |
1,377 | 2,270 | 3,515 | 6,995 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense (income), net (1) |
1,462 | (244 | ) | 2,411 | (1,240 | ) | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense |
5,577 | 4,230 | 9,748 | 10,248 | ||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange losses |
1,440 | 5,244 | 370 | 2,428 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and finance expense (income), net |
17 | (1,712 | ) | 1,315 | (1,725 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 71,605 | $ | 51,104 | $ | 113,489 | $ | 87,945 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
18.0 | % | 16.3 | % | 15.4 | % | 14.8 | % | ||||||||
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Other expense (income), net, is comprised of immaterial, unusual or infrequently occurring transactions which, in management’s view, do not provide useful measures of the underlying operating performance of the business. |
The following table provides a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations for each of the three and six months presented (in thousands):
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June 30, 2022 |
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$ | 25,358 | $ | 2,055 | $ | 46,681 | $ | (12,107 | ) | |||||||
| Cash (received) paid for interest, net |
(420 | ) | 1,096 | 546 | 1,999 | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for merger and integration expense |
9,076 | 5,837 | 11,400 | 17,469 | ||||||||||||
| Cash paid for severance and other expense |
1,999 | 565 | 4,571 | 772 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations |
$ | 36,013 | $ | 9,553 | $ | 63,198 | $ | 8,133 | ||||||||
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$ | 71,605 | $ | 51,104 | $ | 113,489 | $ | 87,945 | ||||||||
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50 | % | 19 | % | 56 | % | 9 | % | ||||||||
Results of Operations
Operating Segment Results
We evaluate our business segment operating performance using segment revenue and Segment EBITDA, as described in Note 5 “Business segment reporting” in our consolidated financial statements. We believe Segment EBITDA is a useful operating performance measure as it excludes non-cash charges and other transactions not related to our core operating activities and corporate costs, and Segment EBITDA allows management to more meaningfully analyze the trends and performance of our core operations by segment as well as to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources to our segments.
The following table shows revenue by segment and revenue as a percentage of total revenue by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023:
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| NLA |
$ | 134,830 | $ | 126,228 | 34.0% |
37.2 | % | ||||||||
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138,062 | 113,648 | 34.8% |
33.5 | % | ||||||||||
| MENA |
59,163 | 50,945 | 14.9% |
15.0 | % | ||||||||||
| APAC |
64,862 | 48,458 | 16.3% |
14.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Total Revenue |
$ | 396,917 | $ | 339,279 | 100.0% |
100.0 | % | ||||||||
The following table shows revenue by segment and revenue as a percentage of total revenue by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022:
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| NLA |
$ | 261,058 | $ | 233,555 | 35.5% |
39.3 | % | ||||||||
| ESSA |
251,710 | 172,189 | 34.2% |
29.0 | % | ||||||||||
| MENA |
110,108 | 96,078 | 15.0% |
16.2 | % | ||||||||||
| APAC |
113,320 | 92,279 | 15.3% |
15.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Total Revenue |
$ | 736,196 | $ | 594,101 | 100.0% |
100.0 | % | ||||||||
The following table shows Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA margin by segment and a reconciliation to income (loss) before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023:
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| NLA |
$ | 36,703 | $ | 31,874 | 27.2% |
25.3 | % | ||||||||
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34,964 | 20,785 | 25.3% |
18.3 | % | ||||||||||
| MENA |
18,491 | 14,568 | 31.3% |
28.6 | % | ||||||||||
| APAC |
3,452 | (2,698 | ) | 5.3% |
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93,610 | 64,529 | |||||||||||||
| Corporate costs (1) |
(24,810 | ) | (25,081 | ) | |||||||||||
| Equity in income of joint ventures |
2,805 | 2,436 | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense |
(37,235 | ) | (34,737 | ) | |||||||||||
| Merger and integration expense |
(1,377 | ) | (2,138 | ) | |||||||||||
| Severance and other expense |
(2,663 | ) | (927 | ) | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense |
(5,577 | ) | (4,171 | ) | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (losses) gain |
(1,440 | ) | 1,070 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense, net |
(1,462 | ) | (949 | ) | |||||||||||
| Interest and finance (expense) income, net |
(17 | ) | (1,298 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes |
$ | 21,834 | $ | (1,266 | ) | ||||||||||
The following table shows Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA margin by segment and a reconciliation to loss before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022:
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| NLA |
$ | 68,577 | $ | 60,340 | 26.3% |
25.8 | % | ||||||||
| ESSA |
55,749 | 26,742 | 22.1% |
15.5 | % | ||||||||||
| MENA |
33,059 | 29,215 | 30.0% |
30.4 | % | ||||||||||
| APAC |
754 | 9,794 | 0.7% |
10.6 | % | ||||||||||
| Total Segment EBITDA |
158,139 | 126,091 | |||||||||||||
| Corporate costs (1) |
(49,891 | ) | (44,777 | ) | |||||||||||
| Equity in income of joint ventures |
5,241 | 6,631 | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense |
(71,972 | ) | (70,404 | ) | |||||||||||
| Merger and integration expense |
(3,515 | ) | (6,995 | ) | |||||||||||
| Severance and other expense |
(3,590 | ) | (2,172 | ) | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense |
(9,748 | ) | (10,248 | ) | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange losses |
(370 | ) | (2,428 | ) | |||||||||||
| Other (expenses) income, net |
(2,411 | ) | 1,240 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and finance (expense) income, net |
(1,315 | ) | 1,725 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes |
$ | 20,568 | $ | (1,337 | ) | ||||||||||
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Corporate costs include the costs of running our corporate head office and other central functions that support the operating segments, including research, engineering and development, logistics, sales and marketing and health and safety and are not attributable to a particular operating segment. |
Three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to three months ended March 31, 2023
NLA
Revenue for the NLA segment was $134.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $8.6 million, or 6.8%, compared to $126.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher well construction revenue in the U.S. offshore, Canada and Brazil, offset by lower well construction activity in Guyana and U.S. land. The increase in revenue was also contributed to by higher well flow management revenue in U.S., offset by lower activity in Brazil and Mexico, as well as higher well intervention and integrity activity in Argentina.
Segment EBITDA for the NLA segment was $36.7 million, or 27.2% of revenues, during the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $4.8 million, or 15.0%, compared to $31.9 million or 25.3% of revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA margin was attributable to higher activity and more favorable product mix during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
ESSA
Revenue for the ESSA segment was $138.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $24.5 million, or 21.6%, compared to $113.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by higher well flow management revenue, particularly in Congo, higher well construction revenue in UK and western Europe and higher subsea well access activity resulting from increased customer activities.
Segment EBITDA for the ESSA segment was $35.0 million, or 25.3% of revenues, for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $14.2 million, or 68.3%, compared to $20.8 million, or 18.3% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in segment EBITDA was attributable to higher revenue and activity levels; the increase in Segment EBITDA margin was attributable to a combination of a more favorable activity mix and increased activities on higher margin jobs during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
MENA
Revenue for the MENA segment was $59.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $8.3 million, or 16.3%, compared to $50.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue was driven by higher well flow management activity primarily in Saudi Arabia, offset by lower activity in United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
Segment EBITDA for the MENA segment was $18.5 million, or 31.3% of revenues, for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $3.9 million, or 26.7%, compared to $14.6 million, or 28.6% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA margin was primarily due to higher activity during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
APAC
Revenue for the APAC segment was $64.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $16.4 million, or 33.8%, compared to $48.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher activity across all product lines, in particular, higher subsea well access revenue in Australia and China.
Segment EBITDA for the APAC segment was $3.5 million, or 5.3% of revenues, for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $6.2 million compared to $(2.7) million, or (5.6)% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in Segment EBITDA is attributable primarily to the LWI project becoming operational towards the end of the first quarter, as well as increased activity on other projects.
Equity in income of joint ventures
Equity in income of joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $0.4 million, or 16.7%, to $2.8 million as compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase reflects higher income from our joint venture in China during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Merger and integration expense
Merger and integration expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by $0.7 million, to $1.4 million as compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower integration related expenses incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $7.4 million to $12.5 million from $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to changes in the mix of taxable profits between jurisdictions, and non-recurring discrete items in the three months ended March 31, 2023, arising from the Acquisition.
Six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to six months ended June 30, 2022
NLA
Revenue for the NLA segment was $261.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $27.5 million, or 11.8%, compared to $233.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher well construction revenue in offshore U.S. and higher well intervention and integrity revenue in South America, offset by lower well flow management activity in Mexico.
Segment EBITDA for the NLA segment was $68.6 million, or 26.3% of revenues, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $60.3 million or 25.8% of revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase of $8.3 million in Segment EBITDA was attributable to higher activity and favorable product mix during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
ESSA
Revenue for the ESSA segment was $251.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $79.5 million, or 46.2%, compared to $172.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by higher well flow management revenue in Congo, supplemented by higher well intervention and integrity revenue in the U.K. and higher well construction revenue in Senegal and Azerbaijan.
Segment EBITDA for the ESSA segment was $55.7 million, or 22.1% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $29.0 million, or 108.6%, compared to $26.7 million, or 15.5% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to higher activity levels and a more favorable activity mix during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
MENA
Revenue for the MENA segment was $110.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $14.0 million, or 14.6%, compared to $96.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenue was driven by increased well flow management and well construction activity in Saudi Arabia and increased well flow management revenue in Algeria.
Segment EBITDA for the MENA segment was $33.1 million, or 30.0% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $3.9 million, or 13.4%, compared to $29.2 million, or 30.4% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
APAC
Revenue for the APAC segment was $113.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $21.0 million, or 22.8%, compared to $92.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher subsea well access revenue in Australia and China and higher well construction revenue in Southeast Asia.
Segment EBITDA for the APAC segment was $0.8 million, or 0.7% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $9.0 million compared to $9.8 million, or 10.6% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in Segment EBITDA despite the increase in revenues was primarily due to $10.6 million of unrecoverable subsea mobilization costs, and higher start-up and commissioning costs incurred during the first quarter of 2023 on subsea projects in APAC, which became operational towards the end of the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by increase in contribution from higher revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Equity in income of joint ventures
Equity in income of joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by $1.4 million, or 21.2%, to $5.2 million as compared to $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease reflects lower income from our joint venture in China during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Merger and integration expense
Merger and integration expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by $3.5 million, to $3.5 million as compared to $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower integration related expenses incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $3.5 million to $17.6 million from $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to changes in the mix of taxable profits between jurisdictions with different tax regimes, in particular in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our financial objectives include the maintenance of sufficient liquidity, adequate financial resources and financial flexibility to fund our business. As of June 30, 2023, total available liquidity was $310.9 million, including cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $180.9 million and $130.0 million available for borrowings under our New Facility. Expro believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond. Our primary sources of liquidity have been cash flows from operations. Our primary uses of capital have been for capital expenditures and acquisitions. We monitor potential capital sources, including equity and debt financing, in order to meet our investment and liquidity requirements.
Our total capital expenditures are estimated to range between $60 million and $70 million for the last two quarters of 2023. Our total capital expenditures were $58.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, of which approximately 90% were used for the purchase and manufacture of equipment to directly support customer-related activities and approximately 10% for other property, plant and equipment, inclusive of software costs. In addition, we used net cash of approximately $7.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, for the acquisition of DeltaTek. We continue to focus on preserving and protecting our strong balance sheet, optimizing utilization of our existing assets and, where practical, limiting new capital expenditures.
On June 16, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a new stock repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to acquire up to $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock through November 24, 2023. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock in open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The stock repurchase program is being utilized at management’s discretion and in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws. The timing and actual numbers of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate requirements, the constraints specified in the stock repurchase program along with general business and market conditions. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any particular amount of common stock, and it could be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. Under the stock repurchase plan, the Company has repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares at an average price of $17.99 per share, for a total cost of approximately $10.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. Since the inception of the stock repurchase program, the Company has repurchased total of approximately 1.7 million shares at an average price of $13.89 per share, for a total cost of $23.0 million through June 30, 2023.
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility
On October 1, 2021, we entered into a new revolving credit facility (the “New Facility”) with DNB Bank ASA, London Branch, as agent (the “Agent”), with total commitments of $200.0 million, of which $130.0 million was available for drawdowns as loans and $70.0 million was available for letters of credit. Proceeds of the New Facility may be used for general corporate and working capital purposes.
On March 31, 2022, the Agent, on behalf of the consenting lenders, countersigned a Consent Request Letter dated March 10, 2022, to the New Facility (the “Consent”). Pursuant to the Consent, the lenders consented to, among other things, an amendment to the New Facility permitting dividends or distributions by the Company, or the repurchase or redemption of the Company’s shares in an aggregate amount of $50.0 million over the life of the New Facility, subject to pro forma compliance with the 2.25 to 1.0 maximum senior leverage ratio financial covenant.
On July 21, 2022, the Company increased the facility available for letters of credit to $92.5 million and total commitments to $222.5 million.
Please see Note 16 “Interest bearing loans” in the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) our operations, investing and financing activities are summarized below (in thousands):
| Six Months Ended |
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| June 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2022 |
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| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ | 46,681 | $ | (12,107 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities |
(63,491 | ) | (24,745 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities |
(17,793 | ) | (20,202 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash activities |
(2,986 | ) | (3,382 | ) | ||||
| Net decrease to cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
$ | (37,589 | ) | $ | (60,436 | ) | ||
Analysis of cash flow changes between the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $46.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $12.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities of $58.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily due to a favorable movement in net working capital of $40.3 million and an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $25.6 million, partially offset by higher payments for income taxes of $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Adjusted Cash Flows from Operations during the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $63.2 million as compared to Adjusted Cash Flows from Operations of $8.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Our primary uses of cash from operating activities were capital expenditures and funding obligations related to our financing arrangements.
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $63.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to $24.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $38.8 million. Our principal recurring investing activity is our capital expenditures. The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures of $26.4 million, lower proceeds from disposal of assets of $4.6 million and nonrecurring proceeds from sale of investments of $8.2 million.
Net cash used in financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $17.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to $20.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease of $2.4 million in net cash used in financing activities is primarily due to lower cash used for acquisition of common stock of $2.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
New accounting pronouncements
See Note 2 “Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies” in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements under the heading “Recent accounting pronouncements.”
Critical accounting policies and estimates
There were no changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our Annual Report.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include those that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements include information regarding our future plans and goals and our current expectations with respect to, among other things:
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our business strategy and prospects for growth; |
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post-Merger integration; |
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our cash flows and liquidity; |
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our financial strategy, budget, projections and operating results; |
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the amount and timing of any future share repurchases; |
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the amount, nature and timing of capital expenditures; |
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the availability and terms of capital; |
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the exploration, development and production activities of our customers; |
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the market for our existing and future products and services; |
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competition and government regulations; |
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general economic conditions (such as recent instability in certain financial institutions); and | |
| ● | general political conditions, including political tensions, conflicts and war (such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine). |
These forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “plan,” “intend,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “may,” “outlook,” or other terms that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of this report; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements unless required by law, and we caution you not to rely on them unduly. Forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
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continuing uncertainty relating to global crude oil demand and crude oil prices that correspondingly may lead to further significant reductions in domestic oil and gas activity, which in turn could result in further significant declines in demand for our products and services; |
| ● | uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the remaining restrictions in the U.S. and globally on various commercial and economic activities due to global pandemics and epidemics (including COVID-19), including uncertainty regarding the re-imposition of restrictions due to resurgences in infection rates; | |
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the impact of current and future laws, rulings, governmental regulations, accounting standards and statements, and related interpretations; |
| ● | unique risks associated with our offshore operations; | |
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political, economic and regulatory uncertainties in our international operations, including the impact of actions taken by the OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ nations with respect to production levels and the effects thereof; |
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our ability to develop new technologies and products and protect our intellectual property rights; |
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our ability to attract, train and retain key employees and other qualified personnel; |
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operational safety laws and regulations; |
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international trade laws and sanctions; |
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severe weather conditions and natural disasters, and other operating interruptions (including explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); |
| ● | policy or regulatory changes; | |
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the overall timing and level of transition of the global energy sector from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to more renewable energy sources; |
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perception related to our environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance as well as current and future ESG reporting requirements; and |
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uncertainty with respect to integration and realization of expected synergies following completion of the Merger. |
These and other important factors that could affect our operating results and performance are described in (1) “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q, and elsewhere within this Form 10-Q, (2) our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023 (our “Annual Report”), (3) our other reports and filings we make with the SEC from time to time and (4) other announcements we make from time to time. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in the documents above or in this Form 10-Q occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance, achievements or plans could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this section.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in the Annual Report. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2022.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the three months covered by this Form 10-Q. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Based upon our evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2023 at the reasonable assurance level.
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Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting |
As of June 30, 2023, management has concluded that there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Please see Note 17 “Commitments and contingencies” in the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, which risks could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. These risks are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Following is a summary of repurchases of Company common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) |
Average Price Paid per Share |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2) |
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program (2) |
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| April 1 - April 30 |
-- | $ | -- | -- | $ | 26,996,269 | ||||||||||
| May 1 - May 31 |
-- | $ | -- | -- | $ | 26,996,269 | ||||||||||
| June 1 - June 30 |
-- | $ | -- | -- | $ | 26,996,269 | ||||||||||
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-- | $ | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
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This table excludes shares withheld from employees to satisfy tax withholding requirements on equity-based transactions. We administer cashless settlements and generally do not repurchase stock in connection with cashless settlements. |
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Our Board authorized a program to repurchase our common stock from time to time. Approximately $27.0 million remained authorized for repurchases as of June 30, 2023, subject to the limitation set in our shareholder authorization for repurchases of our common stock, which is approximately 10% of the common stock issued as of March 21, 2022. |
Securities Trading Arrangements with Officers and Directors
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The exhibits required to be filed by Item 6 are set forth in the Exhibit Index included below.
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description |
| 3.1 | Deed of Amendment to Articles of Association of Expro Group Holdings N.V., dated October 1, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-36053), filed on October 1, 2021). |
| Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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| Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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| *101.1 |
The following materials from Expro Group Holdings N.V.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023 formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity; and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
| † | Represents management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
| * | Filed herewith. |
| ** | Furnished herewith. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| EXPRO GROUP HOLDINGS N.V. |
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| Date: |
July 27, 2023 |
By: |
/s/ Quinn P. Fanning |
| Quinn P. Fanning |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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| (Principal Financial Officer) |