Ensign Energy Services Reports 2008 First Quarter Results2008-05-05 CALGARY, May 5 /CNW/ - Overview Ensign Energy Services Inc. (the "Company") recorded net income of $81.8 million ($0.53 per common share) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared with net income of $102.3 million ($0.67 per common share) for the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decline of 20 percent. EBITDA (as defined below), was $171.1 million ($1.12 per common share) in the first quarter of 2008 compared with $185.4 million ($1.22 per common share) in the first quarter of 2007, a decline of eight percent. The Company's financial results for the first quarter of 2008, although down from the corresponding period of 2007 due to reduced levels of oilfield services activity in Canada, have been impacted positively by the global growth initiatives executed by the Company in 2007. The first quarter of 2008 is the first quarter to fully reflect contributions from the 13 fit-for-purpose Automated Drill Rigs ("ADRs") that were constructed and added to the United States drilling rig fleet throughout 2007. The international oilfield services segment also delivered improved financial results in the first quarter of 2008, owing in part to the transfer of two ADRs from Canada to Australia, and the construction of three drilling rigs for the Middle East and Africa, all of which occurred in the latter half of 2007. Although the Company's Canadian oilfield services division experienced operating activity levels below that of the first quarter of last year, the financial results achieved by this division in the first three months of 2008 were higher than initially anticipated, and partially reflect the Company's efforts to maintain a flexible cost structure that can adapt to fluctuating activity levels. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS ($ thousands, except per share data and operating information) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended March 31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 2007 % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue 472,184 509,485 (7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA(1) 171,055 185,419 (8) EBITDA per share(1) Basic $ 1.12 $ 1.22 (8) Diluted $ 1.11 $ 1.19 (7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted net income(2) 92,661 106,060 (13) Adjusted net income per share(2) Basic $ 0.61 $ 0.70 (13) Diluted $ 0.60 $ 0.68 (12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income 81,796 102,321 (20) Net income per share Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.67 (21) Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.66 (20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funds from operations(3) 124,241 117,607 6 Funds from operations per share(3) Basic $ 0.81 $ 0.77 5 Diluted $ 0.80 $ 0.76 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average shares - basic (000s) 153,054 152,357 - Weighted average shares - diluted (000s) 154,357 155,553 (1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drilling Number of marketed rigs Canada Conventional 157 163 (4) Oil sands coring/coal bed methane 31 31 - United States 76 66 15 International(4) 48 47 2 Operating days Canada 8,532 9,175 (7) United States 4,917 4,479 10 International 2,367 2,361 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well Servicing Number of marketed rigs/units Canada 118 114 4 United States 14 11 27 Operating hours Canada 44,971 59,231 (24) United States 8,802 5,963 48 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) EBITDA is defined as "income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and stock-based compensation expense". Management believes that in addition to net income, EBITDA and EBITDA per share are useful supplemental measures as they provide an indication of the results generated by the Company's principal business activities prior to consideration of how these activities are financed, how the results are taxed in various jurisdictions or how the results are impacted by the accounting standards associated with the Company's stock-based compensation plan. EBITDA and EBITDA per share as defined above are not recognized measures under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and accordingly may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. (2) Adjusted net income is defined as "net income before stock-based compensation expense, tax-effected using an income tax rate of 35%". Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are useful supplemental measures as they provide an indication of the results generated by the Company's principal business activities prior to consideration of how the results are impacted by the accounting standards associated with the Company's stock-based compensation plan, net of income taxes. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share as defined above are not recognized measures under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and accordingly may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. (3) Funds from operations is defined as "cash provided by operating activities before the change in non-cash working capital". Funds from operations and funds from operations per share are measures that provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding the Company's liquidity and its ability to generate funds to finance its operations. Management utilizes these measures to assess the Company's ability to finance operating activities and capital expenditures. Funds from operations and funds from operations per share are not measures that have any standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and accordingly may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. (4) Includes workover rigs. Revenue and Oilfield Services Expense Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Canada 260,450 312,614 (52,164) (17) United States 139,315 136,747 2,568 2 International 72,419 60,124 12,295 20 ----------------------------------------------- 472,184 509,485 (37,301) (7) Oilfield services expense 287,464 309,824 (22,360) (7) ----------------------------------------------- 184,720 199,661 (14,941) (7) ----------------------------------------------- Gross margin 39.1% 39.2% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue reported by the Company's Canadian oilfield service division declined 17 percent in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007. Canadian drilling operating days and well servicing hours declined 7 percent and 24 percent, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2007. Although operating activity levels recorded by the Canadian oilfield services segment in the first three months of 2008 exceeded earlier expectations, demand for oilfield services continued to reflect a level of uncertainty in the Canadian market as operators weighed the impact of a strong Canadian dollar and the sustainability of strengthening commodity prices on their project economics. The fundamentals of the Canadian oilfield services market may have seen a slight improvement late in the first quarter of 2008 with an improvement in the price of natural gas; however, the majority of winter drilling programs were bid and contracted near the end of 2007 when operators approve their capital budgets for the upcoming year. The Canadian market at that point continued to be characterized by an oversupply of equipment, a weakening United States dollar, and concerns over natural gas inventory levels heading into the winter heating season and the resultant impact on natural gas prices. All of these issues contributed to the pricing pressure experienced by the Company in contracting work for the first quarter of 2008. In light of market conditions in Canada, the Company completed several reorganizations in the first quarter of 2008 to further streamline its operations. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company consolidated its Ensign Drilling and Tri-City Drilling operating divisions into a newly formed Ensign Canadian Drilling division. The Company further consolidated its transportation assets into a newly formed Artisan Trucking division. The Company believes these consolidations will provide further operational efficiencies and customer focus throughout the remainder of 2008. In addition, in order to maintain its drilling rig fleet in the most cost-effective manner, the Company removed three drilling rigs from its Canadian marketed fleet of equipment in the first quarter of 2008. The Company will retain the serviceable components from these drilling rigs to support the remainder of its drilling rig fleet. The Company embarked on a significant expansion of its United States equipment fleet in 2007, and the first quarter of 2008 is the first period to fully reflect the contributions from this additional equipment. The expansion added 13 ADRs and three well servicing rigs to the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, which contributed to a 12 percent increase in drilling operating activity and a 48 percent increase in well servicing hours in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007. The Company enjoys the competitive advantage of having an established operational base in the United States, complete with training programs and facilities, and was able to quickly and efficiently integrate this new equipment into its existing operations. The Company's California operations delivered stable results on a period-over-period basis as operations in that region continue to be supported by strong market prices for crude oil. The growth and positive financial results achieved by the Company's United States oilfield services segment are somewhat muted by the foreign exchange rates in effect in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007. The average United States dollar exchange rate at which the results are translated to Canadian dollars declined 14 percent in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007. The Company's international operations are also reaping the rewards of actions taken in 2007 to bolster the international drilling rig fleet in fulfillment of crude oil driven demand. Revenue for the international oilfield services segment totaled $72.4 million for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 20 percent over the first quarter of 2007. The financial results for the first quarter of 2008 reflect contributions from two ADRs relocated from Canada to Australia in the latter half of 2007, one drilling rig deployed to the Middle East in the fourth quarter of 2007, as well as the completion of two drilling rig construction projects in the Middle East and Africa in the first quarter of 2008. Future growth for this important segment includes the construction of six ADRs for the Middle East and Africa markets, the operations of which are expected to commence in early 2009. Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was 39.1 percent compared with 39.2 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The maintenance of strong operating margins on a period-over-period basis is the result of improved margins in the United States and international oilfield services divisions, offset by margin compression in the Canadian oilfield services segment, which faced highly competitive conditions in the first quarter of 2008. While Canada remains a core market for the Company, its global diversification strategy, upon which it has been leveraging its existing United States and international operational bases over the past several years, has served to mitigate the general market weakness experienced in Canada in the first quarter of 2008. The Company also implemented several cost control and restructuring initiatives that are ensuring the Canadian equipment fleet continues to generate strong returns, despite the pressures facing its operations. Depreciation Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depreciation 28,253 23,307 4,946 21 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depreciation expense totaled $28.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared with $23.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Although consolidated operating activity levels in the first quarter of 2008 declined slightly compared with the same period of 2007, depreciation expense has increased due to the introduction of higher valued equipment to the drilling rig fleet, primarily in the United States. General and Administrative Expense Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- General and administrative 13,665 14,242 (577) (4) % of revenue 2.9% 2.8% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- General and administrative expense totaled $13.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, a decrease of four percent from general and administrative expense of $14.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense was 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2008 and is comparable to 2.8 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2007. Stock-Based Compensation Expense Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stock-based compensation 16,716 5,752 10,964 191 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stock-based compensation expense arises from the intrinsic value accounting of the Company's stock option plan, whereby the liability associated with stock-based compensation is adjusted on a quarterly basis for the effect of granting and vesting of stock options, and changes in the underlying price of the Company's common shares. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, stock-based compensation expense is comprised of additional granting and vesting of stock options of $1.0 million (net of forfeitures) and the impact of an increase in the Company's share price of $15.7 million. The closing price of the Company's common shares was $20.01 at March 31, 2008 compared with $15.25 at December 31, 2007. Interest Expense Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest 1,937 943 994 105 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest expense is incurred on the Company's operating lines of credit. The increase in interest expense on a period-over-period basis is due to the increase in the average balance outstanding of the Company's operating lines of credit. The average balance outstanding for the first quarter of 2008 was $121.8 million compared with $89.6 million for the first quarter of 2007. Income Taxes Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current income tax 43,346 56,759 (13,413) (24) Future income tax (993) (3,663) 2,670 (73) ----------------------------------------------- 42,353 53,096 (10,743) (20) ----------------------------------------------- Effective income tax rate (%) 34.1% 34.2% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was 34.1 percent compared with 34.2 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The future income tax recovery in both the first quarter of 2008 and 2007 is primarily due to partnership timing differences. Taxable income generated by Canadian partnerships was a significant component of the future income tax liability as at December 31, 2007 and 2006. These future income tax liabilities decline as taxable income generated by Canadian partnerships declines, resulting in a recovery in future income tax. Financial Position The following chart outlines significant changes in the consolidated balance sheet from December 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008: ($ thousands) Change Explanation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents 11,920 See consolidated statement of cash flows. Accounts receivable 80,211 Increase due to an increase in operating activity levels in Canada in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the fourth quarter of 2007. Inventory and other (38,226) Decrease due to the reclassification of drill pipe inventory to property and equipment as a result of a change in the estimated useful life. Property and equipment 81,503 Increase due to ongoing capital expenditures and the reclassification of drill pipe inventory, offset by depreciation and changes in foreign exchange rates in the period. Accounts payable 1,378 Increase due to an increase in and accrued liabilities operating activity levels in Canada, offset by a decrease in net capital expenditure activity levels during the first quarter of 2008 compared with the fourth quarter of 2007. Operating lines of credit 7,676 Increase due to the use of operating lines of credit to finance ongoing capital expenditures. Stock-based compensation 15,003 Increase due to share price increases and additional vesting of stock options, net of stock option exercises and forfeitures. Income taxes payable 5,477 Increase due to the current income tax provision for the period, net of tax instalments. Dividends payable 5 Increase due to a slight increase in the number of outstanding common shares in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the fourth quarter of 2007. Future income taxes 1,507 Increase due to the effect of foreign exchange movements on foreign-denominated opening balances, net of the current period future income tax recovery. Shareholders' equity 104,362 Increase due to the aggregate impact of net income for the period, increase in common shares due to exercises of employee stock options, impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on net assets of foreign self-sustaining subsidiaries, net of dividends declared in the period. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Working Capital and Funds from Operations Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands, except per share data) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funds from operations 124,241 117,607 6,634 6 Funds from operations per share $0.81 $0.77 $0.04 5 Working capital(1) 89,516 60,272 29,244 49 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Comparative figure as of December 31, 2007. Funds from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased six percent compared with the three months ended March 31, 2007. Although net income has declined in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the first quarter of 2007, funds from operations have increased on a period-over-period basis, primarily due to the timing of cash flows associated with the Company's stock-based compensation plan. At March 31, 2008, the Company's working capital totaled $89.5 million compared with working capital of $60.3 million at December 31, 2007, an increase of $29.2 million. The increase is primarily attributable to increased operating activity levels, and an associated increase in accounts receivable, in the Company's Canadian oilfield services division in the first quarter of 2008 compared to activity levels near the end of the fourth quarter of 2007. Operating activity levels in Canada typically peak in the first quarter of 2008 when winter conditions support heightened drilling activities. Offsetting the increase in accounts receivable, working capital was impacted by the reclassification of drill pipe inventory to property and equipment as a result of a change in estimate of the useful lives of these assets. As of March 31, 2008, the Company continues to operate with sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations as they come due. Investing Activities Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net purchase of property and equipment (33,544) (93,608) 60,064 (64) Net change in non-cash working capital (3,249) (4,262) 1,013 (24) ----------------------------------------------- Cash used in investing activities (36,793) (97,870) 61,077 (62) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 totalled $36.8 million compared with $97.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2008 relate to ongoing drilling rig upgrade initiatives, as well as finalization of the 2007 international build programs, including the deployment of one drilling rig to the Middle East and one drilling rig to north Africa in the first three months of 2008. The Company also completed the construction of two well servicing rigs for the Canadian market in the first quarter of 2008. As at March 31, 2008, the Company was in the early stages of constructing six drilling rigs destined for the international market. Capital expenditures for the remainder of 2008 will reflect this construction activity. Financing Activities Three months ended March 31 ----------------------- ($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change % change ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase in operating lines of credit 7,676 39,244 (31,568) (80) Issue of capital stock 300 826 (526) (64) Dividends (12,628) (12,188) (440) 4 Net change in non-cash working capital 5 33 (28) (85) ----------------------------------------------- Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (4,647) 27,915 (32,562) (117) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company increased the utilized balance of its operating lines of credit by $7.7 million during the first quarter of 2008. The funds provided by this increase were used primarily to finance the Company's international capital expenditure programs. Other financing activities during the first quarter of 2008 include the receipt of $0.3 million on the exercise of employee stock options and the declaration of dividends in the amount of $12.6 million. The increase in dividends on a quarter-over-quarter basis is due to an increase in the Company's quarterly dividend rate from $0.08 per common share in the first quarter of 2007 to $0.0825 per common share in the first quarter of 2008. All dividends paid by the Company subsequent to January 1, 2006 qualify as an eligible dividend, as defined by subsection 89(1) of the Canadian Income Tax Act. Outlook The first quarter activity levels in Canada, while down from activity levels of a year ago, exceeded the Company's original expectations. Strengthening natural gas commodity prices, combined with record levels of crude oil prices, resulted in improved demand for oilfield services in the first quarter. First quarter activity levels would have been slightly higher were it not for a shortage of skilled labor within the industry. While an oversupply of equipment still exists, and it remains to be seen whether the province of Alberta's latest tinkering with the royalty regime will improve the economics for exploration and production companies, there is growing optimism around a recovery in the Canadian oilfield services industry. However, we are not yet out of the woods. The Company still expects utilization and operating margins to be in line with seasonal and forecasted lows through the second and third quarters of 2008, as demand for oilfield services lags the recent improvement in natural gas commodity prices. The Company is positioning itself for improved levels of demand and operating conditions for the 2008/09 winter drilling season in Canada. The first quarter activity levels in the Company's United States segment met expectations. The addition of the 13 newly constructed ADRs had a positive impact on both utilization and operating margins. Activity levels are expected to continue to improve through the remainder of the year. Additionally, the Company will continue to cultivate and develop expansion opportunities to increase its size in this core market, a market Ensign has been in since 1994. The three newly constructed drilling rigs in the Company's international segment started to contribute in the first quarter of 2008, slightly behind schedule due to construction and commissioning delays. These new rigs and contracts on existing rigs should enable the international division to show year over year growth in utilization and operating margins through the remainder of the year. Construction activities have commenced on six new ADRs for the international market. These new builds are destined for Africa and the Middle East and will not begin to meaningfully contribute to the Company's financial results until the beginning of the 2009 fiscal year. While the recovery in the Canadian oilfield services industry may have started with improved prices for natural gas, the Company believes that activity levels and financial contributions from its Canadian operations will be restrained through the remainder of the year. The continued weakness in Canada will be partially offset by strong contributions from the Company's expanded United States operations and improved contributions from the Company's international operations. The advantages of Ensign's established global strategy will continue to benefit Ensign shareholders. Risks and Uncertainties This document contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, political and economic conditions, crude oil and natural gas prices, foreign currency fluctuations, weather conditions and the ability of oil and natural gas companies to raise capital or other unforeseen conditions which could impact on the use of the services supplied by the Company. Conference Call A conference call will be held to discuss the Company's first quarter results at 2:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. ET) on Monday, May 5, 2008. The conference call number is 1-800-732-9307. A taped recording will be available until May 12, 2008 by dialing 1-877-289-8525 and entering reservation number 21271299 followed by the number sign. A live broadcast may be accessed through the Company's web site at www.ensignenergy.com. Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an international oilfield services contractor and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ESI. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (Unaudited, in thousands of dollars) March 31 December 31 2008 2007 ---- ---- Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,860 $ 1,940 Accounts receivable 381,932 301,721 Inventory and other 51,526 89,752 Future income taxes 6,586 2,367 --------------------------- 453,904 395,780 Property and equipment 1,472,283 1,390,780 --------------------------- $ 1,926,187 $ 1,786,560 --------------------------- --------------------------- Liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 178,973 $ 177,595 Operating lines of credit 125,645 117,969 Current portion of stock-based compensation 22,400 8,056 Income taxes payable 24,742 19,265 Dividends payable 12,628 12,623 --------------------------- 364,388 335,508 Stock-based compensation 5,382 4,723 Future income taxes 207,849 202,123 --------------------------- 577,619 542,354 --------------------------- Shareholders' Equity Capital stock (note 4) 168,081 167,599 Accumulated other comprehensive income (62,876) (97,588) Retained earnings 1,243,363 1,174,195 --------------------------- 1,348,568 1,244,206 --------------------------- $ 1,926,187 $ 1,786,560 --------------------------- --------------------------- See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited, in thousands of dollars, except per share data) 2008 2007 ---- ---- Revenue Oilfield services $ 472,184 $ 509,485 Expenses Oilfield services 287,464 309,824 Depreciation 28,253 23,307 General and administrative 13,665 14,242 Stock-based compensation 16,716 5,752 Interest 1,937 943 --------------------------- 348,035 354,068 --------------------------- Income before income taxes 124,149 155,417 --------------------------- Income taxes Current 43,346 56,759 Future (993) (3,663) --------------------------- 42,353 53,096 --------------------------- Net income for the period 81,796 102,321 Retained earnings - beginning of period 1,174,195 973,644 Dividends (note 4) (12,628) (12,188) --------------------------- Retained earnings - end of period $ 1,243,363 $ 1,063,777 --------------------------- --------------------------- Net income per share (note 4) Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.67 Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.66 --------------------------- --------------------------- See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited, in thousands of dollars) 2008 2007 ---- ---- Cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities Net income for the period $ 81,796 $ 102,321 Items not affecting cash: Depreciation 28,253 23,307 Stock-based compensation, net of cash paid 15,185 (4,358) Future income taxes (993) (3,663) --------------------------- Cash provided by operating activities before the change in non-cash working capital 124,241 117,607 Net change in non-cash working capital (note 6) (70,881) (47,717) --------------------------- 53,360 69,890 --------------------------- Investing Activities Net purchase of property and equipment (33,544) (93,608) Net change in non-cash working capital (note 6) (3,249) (4,262) --------------------------- (36,793) (97,870) --------------------------- Financing Activities Net increase in operating lines of credit 7,676 39,244 Issue of capital stock 300 826 Dividends (note 4) (12,628) (12,188) Net change in non-cash working capital (note 6) 5 33 --------------------------- (4,647) 27,915 --------------------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period 11,920 (65) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 1,940 14,570 --------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 13,860 $ 14,505 --------------------------- --------------------------- Supplemental information Interest paid $ 1,983 $ 961 Income taxes paid $ 37,869 $ 57,668 --------------------------- --------------------------- See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited, in thousands of dollars) 2008 2007 ---- ---- Net income for the period $ 81,796 $ 102,321 Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation adjustment 34,712 (989) --------------------------- Comprehensive income for the period $ 116,508 $ 101,332 --------------------------- --------------------------- See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited, in thousands of dollars) 2008 2007 ---- ---- Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning of period $ (97,588) $ (20,163) Foreign currency translation adjustment 34,712 (989) --------------------------- Accumulated other comprehensive income - end of period $ (62,876) $ (21,152) --------------------------- --------------------------- See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited, in thousands of dollars, except share and per share data) The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("Canadian GAAP"), and include the accounts of Ensign Energy Services Inc. and its subsidiaries and partnerships (the "Company"), substantially all of which are wholly-owned. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared following the same accounting policies and methods of computation as the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, except as noted below. The disclosures provided below are incremental to those included with the annual consolidated financial statements. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in the Company's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2007. 1. Adoption of new accounting standards Capital disclosures Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") Handbook Section 1535 "Capital Disclosures". The new section requires an entity to disclose information about its capital and how it is managed. The Company's capital management strategy is outlined in note 7. Financial instruments Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted CICA Handbook Section 3862 "Financial Instruments - Disclosures" and Section 3863 "Financial Instruments - Presentation", which replace Section 3861 "Financial Instruments - Disclosure and Presentation". The new sections revise and enhance financial instruments disclosure requirements and place increased emphasis on disclosures about the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments and how the Company manages those risks. The Company has designated its financial instruments as follows: - Cash and cash equivalents are classified as "held for trading" and any period change in fair value is recorded through net income; - Accounts receivable are classified as "loans and receivables". After their initial fair value measurement, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. For the Company, the measured amount generally corresponds to historical cost; and - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, operating lines of credit, and dividends payable are classified as "other financial liabilities". After their initial fair value measurement, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. For the Company, the measured amount generally corresponds to historical cost. Inventories Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted CICA Handbook Section 3031 "Inventories", which requires inventory to be valued on a 'first-in, first out' or weighted average basis. The new standard also requires fixed and variable production overheads that are incurred in converting materials into finished goods to be allocated to the cost of inventory on a systematic basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recent accounting pronouncements In January 2006, the CICA Accounting Standards Board ("AcSB") adopted a strategic plan for the direction of accounting standards in Canada. As part of that plan, the AcSB confirmed in February 2008 that International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") will replace Canadian GAAP in 2011 for profit-oriented Canadian publicly accountable enterprises. As the Company will be required to report its results in accordance with IFRS starting in 2011, the Company is assessing the potential impacts of this changeover and developing its plan accordingly. 2. Change in accounting estimates Effective January 1, 2008 the Company revised the estimated useful life of drill pipe to 1,500 operating days, to be depreciated on a unit-of-production basis with a 20% residual value. The change in estimated useful life reflects the Company's recent experience with respect to the period over which future benefits are derived from drill pipe and the impact improved technologies have had on extending the useful lives of these assets. As a result of this change in accounting estimate, drill pipe of $39,000 previously classified as inventory and other on the consolidated balance sheet has been reclassified to property and equipment on the basis that its estimated useful life of 1,500 operating days extends beyond the current period. Effective January 1, 2008 the Company revised the estimated useful life of oil sands coring rigs from 3,650 operating days to 1,000 operating days. The oil sands coring rigs will continue to be depreciated on a unit-of-production basis with a 20% residual value. Further, the Company revised the estimated useful life of coiled tubing units from 24,000 operating hours to five years, to be depreciated on a straight-line basis. These changes in accounting estimates have been applied on a prospective basis and did not have a significant effect on consolidated net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008. It is impracticable to estimate the effect of these changes in accounting estimates on future periods as such an estimate would depend on a forecast of future operating activity levels. 3. Seasonality of operations The Company's Canadian oilfield services operations are seasonal in nature and are impacted by weather conditions that may hinder the Company's ability to access locations or move heavy equipment. The lowest activity levels are experienced during the second quarter of the year when road weight restrictions are in place and access to wellsites in Canada is reduced. 4. Capital Stock Authorized Unlimited common shares Unlimited preferred shares, issuable in series Outstanding Number of Common Shares Amount --------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at January 1, 2008 153,041,378 $ 167,599 Issued under employee stock option plan 26,000 482 ---------------------------- Balance at March 31, 2008 153,067,378 $ 168,081 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Options A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as of March 31, 2008, and the changes during the three-month period then ended, is presented below: Weighted Average Number of Exercise Options Price --------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at January 1, 2008 9,655,450 $ 16.55 Granted 55,000 13.79 Exercised for shares (26,000) (11.54) Exercised for cash (260,350) (10.78) Forfeited (49,900) (16.74) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at March 31, 2008 9,374,200 $ 16.70 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Exercisable at March 31, 2008 3,426,100 $ 13.15 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Options Outstanding Options Exercisable --------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Weighted Weighted Options Vesting Average Options Average Exercise Outstand- Remaining Exercise Exercis- Exercise Price ing (in years) Price able Price --------------------------------------------------------------------- $8.75 to $11.05 2,598,100 0.49 $ 10.42 1,917,100 $ 10.40 $13.50 to $18.85 2,119,100 1.40 14.04 1,024,700 13.66 $19.88 to $23.33 4,657,000 2.47 21.42 484,300 22.93 ---------------------------------------------------- 9,374,200 1.68 $ 16.70 3,426,100 $ 13.15 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Common share dividends During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company declared dividends of $12,628 (2007 - $12,188), being $0.0825 per common share (2007 - $0.08 per common share). Net income per share Net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated using the treasury stock method, which assumes that all outstanding stock options are exercised, if dilutive, and the assumed proceeds are used to purchase the Company's common shares at the average market price during the period. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows: 2008 2007 --------------------------- Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 153,054,171 152,356,587 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted 154,357,359 155,552,697 --------------------------- Stock options of 4,890,500 (2007 - 2,449,000) were excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding, as the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period. 5. Segmented information The Company operates in three geographic areas within one industry segment. Oilfield services are provided in Canada, the United States and internationally. The amounts related to each geographic area are as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------- United Inter- Canada States national Total --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $260,450 $139,315 $72,419 $472,184 Property and equipment, net $799,093 $357,441 $315,749 $1,472,283 Capital expenditures, net $11,715 $10,528 $11,300 $33,543 Depreciation $14,974 $6,656 $6,623 $28,253 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended March 31, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------------- United Inter- Canada States national Total --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $312,614 $136,747 $60,124 $509,485 Property and equipment, net $804,795 $291,522 $268,224 $1,364,541 Capital expenditures, net $40,360 $40,669 $12,579 $93,608 Depreciation $13,346 $4,639 $5,322 $23,307 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information The net change in non-cash working capital for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 is determined as follows: 2008 2007 ------------ ----------- Net change in non-cash working capital Accounts receivable $ (80,211) $ (38,340) Inventory and other (774) (2,074) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,378 (10,656) Income taxes payable 5,477 (909) Dividends payable 5 33 ------------ ----------- $ (74,125) $ (51,946) ------------ ----------- Relating to Operating activities $ (70,881) $ (47,717) Investing activities (3,249) (4,262) Financing activities 5 33 ------------ ----------- $ (74,125) $ (51,946) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- 7. Capital management strategy The Company's objectives when managing capital are to exercise financial discipline, and to deliver positive returns and stable dividend streams to its shareholders. The Company's capital management strategy remained unchanged during the three months ended March 31, 2008; however, the Company continues to be cognizant of the challenges associated with operating in a cyclical, commodity-based industry and may make future adjustments to its capital management strategy in light of changing economic conditions. The Company considers its capital structure to include shareholders' equity and operating lines of credit. In order to maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Company may from time to time adjust its capital spending or dividend policy to manage the level of its short-term borrowings, or may revise the terms of its operating lines of credit to support future growth initiatives. As at March 31, 2008, operating lines of credit totaled $125,645 and shareholders' equity totaled $1,348,568. The Company and several of its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital requirements associated with their operating lines of credit, including financial covenants that incorporate shareholders' equity and level of indebtedness. As at March 31, 2008, the Company is in good standing with respect to these requirements. 8. Financial Instruments Fair value The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, operating lines of credit and dividends payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk arises principally from the Company's accounts receivable balances owing from customers operating primarily in the oil and natural gas industry in Canada, the United States and internationally. The carrying amount of accounts receivable represents the maximum credit exposure as at March 31, 2008. The Company assesses the credit worthiness of its customers on an ongoing basis and considers the credit risk on these amounts normal for the industry. The Company establishes credit limits for each customer based on external credit reports, internal analysis and historical experience with the customer. Credit limits are approved by senior management and are reviewed on a regular basis or when changing economic circumstances dictate. The Company also monitors the amount and age of accounts receivable balances on an ongoing basis. At March 31, 2008 the Company's allowance for doubtful accounts was $328, a decrease of $85 from the balance as at December 31, 2007. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meets its financial obligations as they are due. The Company manages liquidity by forecasting cash flows on an annual basis and secures sufficient credit facilities to meet financing requirements that exceed anticipated internally generated funds. As at March 31, 2008, the remaining contractual maturities of accounts payable and accrued liabilities, operating lines of credit and dividends payable are less than one year. Market risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the Company's net income or the value of the financial statements. Interest rate risk ------------------ The Company is exposed to interest rate risk with respect to its operating lines of credit that bear interest at floating market rates. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, if interest rates applicable to the operating lines of credit had been 1% higher or lower, with all other variables held constant, net income would have been $803 higher or lower. Foreign currency exchange rate risk ----------------------------------- The Company operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the United States dollar and the Australian dollar. The principal foreign exchange risk relates to the conversion of the Company's self-sustaining subsidiaries from their functional currencies to Canadian dollars. At March 31, 2008, had the Canadian dollar weakened or strengthened by 1% against the United States dollar, with all other variables held constant, the Company's other comprehensive income would have been approximately $4,800 higher or lower. At March 31, 2008, had the Canadian dollar weakened or strengthened by 1% against the Australian dollar, with all other variables held constant, the Company's other comprehensive income would have been approximately $2,000 higher or lower. %SEDAR: 00001999E For further information: Glenn Dagenais, Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, (403) 262-1361 |