SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: November 13, 2002
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-4221 73-0679879
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(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
Utica at Twenty-first Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(918) 742-5531
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 13, 2002, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. issued the following
press release:
"TULSA, OK., -- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. announced net income of
$63,517,000 ($1.26 per share, on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2002, compared with net income for the previous
year of $144,254,000 ($2.84 per share). Net income includes gains from
the sale of equity securities of $0.30 per share for fiscal 2002, and
$0.01 per share for fiscal 2001. Fourth quarter net income was
$8,823,000 ($0.17 per share, on a diluted basis), compared with net
income of $28,228,000 ($0.56 per share) for last year's fourth quarter.
Non-cash write-downs of some of the smaller investments held in the
Company's investment portfolio resulted in a $0.01 per share negative
impact on earnings included in fourth quarter net income for both 2002
and 2001.
Included in net income for fiscal 2002 was $9,811,000 ($0.19
per share) of income from discontinued operations related to the
Company's former exploration and production business (Cimarex Energy
Co. [NYSE/XEC]) which was spun off from Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and
merged with Key Production Company, Inc. on September 30, 2002. Net
income from discontinued operations for fiscal 2001 was $63,787,000
($1.26 per share). Included in reported fourth quarter net income was
income from discontinued operations of $3,924,000 ($0.07 per share) for
fiscal 2002 and a loss of $24,000 ($0.00 per share) for fiscal 2001.
Cimarex has scheduled their third quarter earnings release and
conference call for this Friday, November 15, 2002.
The Company's results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter
were $0.05 per share below the lower end of the Company's earnings
guidance provided earlier in the year. From the Company's perspective,
the shortfall was due to $0.04 per share of unanticipated, non-cash
items and $0.01 per share relating to slightly higher than anticipated
transaction costs for the spin-off and merger of Cimarex. The
unanticipated non-cash items included higher producing property
impairment charges ($0.02 per share) in its discontinued exploration
and production business, a non-cash write-down of portfolio securities
($0.01 per share) and an additional non-cash pension expense ($0.01 per
share) related to a fourth quarter actuarial adjustment for FY 2002.
Increases in
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pension and health insurance costs were the main contributors to higher
general and administrative expense for the year and in the fourth
quarter.
Operations Review
Total Contract Drilling Division operating profit for fiscal
2002 was $82,309,000, down significantly from the division's record
setting fiscal 2001 operating profit of $136,166,000. Lower rig
activity in both domestic and international operations was the major
factor in lower division operating profit. Domestic operating profit
fell 36% to $69,181,000 in 2002, from $107,691,000 in fiscal 2001. U.S.
land and offshore platform rig utilizations averaged 84% and 83%,
respectively, during fiscal 2002, compared with 97% and 98%,
respectively, during fiscal 2001. Additionally, average land rig
revenue per day declined by 13% to $12,375 per day during fiscal 2002,
compared with $14,230 per day during fiscal 2001.
International operating profit declined by 54% to $13,128,000
in fiscal 2002, from $28,475,000 in fiscal 2001. Rig utilizations fell
from an average of 56% during fiscal 2001, to 51% in fiscal 2002. The
most significant declines in international operating profit occurred in
Colombia and Venezuela where rig activity declined appreciably during
the year. Venezuela was also negatively impacted by currency
devaluation losses totaling approximately $4,400,000 during the year,
compared with approximately $800,000 the previous year.
During this year's fourth quarter, total Contract Drilling
Division operating profit fell to $14,760,000, from $17,907,000 during
the third quarter of fiscal 2002. Domestic operating profit fell to
$13,472,000 during this year's fourth quarter, compared with
$14,360,000 during the third quarter. Most of the decline was a result
of reduced activity in the Company's Gulf of Mexico offshore platform
rig operations. Total fourth quarter utilizations were 85% for U.S.
land and 65% for offshore platform rigs. During the third quarter of
fiscal 2002, U.S. land rig utilization was 85% and offshore platform
rig utilization was 81%. Although fourth quarter average U.S. land rig
revenue per day rose to $11,602 per day, from $11,501 during the third
quarter of fiscal 2002, U.S. land rig operating profit was down
slightly due to increased operating expenses.
Fourth quarter international contract drilling operating
profit was $1,288,000, compared with $3,547,000 during the third
quarter of this year. Most of the reduction was a result of lower rig
activity and profitability in
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Venezuela and Colombia. During the fourth quarter, there was a
$1,339,000 devaluation loss in Venezuela, compared with a $500,000
devaluation loss during the third quarter.
H&P rig activity is improving in Venezuela for the first time
in two years. Two deep rigs are mobilizing and will return to work by
early December on two-year contracts. The Company is optimistic that
another two deep rigs will return to work later in December on two-year
contracts. These additional four rigs will join three rigs already
working, for a total of seven deep rigs operating in Venezuela by the
end of December.
The Company President and C.E.O., Hans Helmerich commented,
'Although total U.S. industry land rig activity has remained softer
than anticipated, the Company's utilization rates, particularly for the
FlexRig(TM)*, continue to outpace the industry average. We look for
customer spending to pick up in 2003 as gas storage numbers improve and
the visibility for economic growth becomes clearer.'
On September 5, 2002, the Company announced fiscal 2003
earnings guidance under two scenarios, both of which include the
assumption that international operating profit would improve modestly,
beginning in the second quarter. Under one scenario, should U.S. land
rig dayrates and offshore platform rig utilization improve during the
Company's third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, earnings could reach
$0.90 to $1.00 per share for the year. Under a less optimistic
scenario, U.S. land and offshore platform rig dayrates and utilizations
would remain flat during 2003. Under the second scenario, fiscal 2003
earnings would approximate $0.60 per share. Under either scenario, net
income for the first quarter of 2003 is estimated to be $0.07 per share
due to lower utilization of U.S. offshore platform rigs and higher
interest expense, compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP/NYSE) is a contract drilling
company that owns 68 U.S. land rigs, 12 U.S. platform rigs located in
the Gulf of Mexico, and 33 rigs located in South America, or a total of
113 rigs. Of the 68 U.S. land rigs currently available, 28 are the
H&P-designed FlexRig. The Company is scheduled to complete the
construction of an additional 15 FlexRigs to be put in service over the
next 8 to 10 months.
*FlexRig(TM) hereinafter referred to as FlexRig
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Helmerich and Payne, Inc.'s conference call/webcast is
scheduled for this afternoon at 3:00 ET (2:00 CT). To listen, go to
http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz369355961gf12.html. If you
are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be
archived for 60 days on the website listed above as well as on H&P's
website at www.hpinc.com.
The information to be disclosed in the conference call and
webcast shall include forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, as disclosed by H&P from time to time in its filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these
factors, H&P's actual results may differ materially from those
indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements."
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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS 09/30/02 09/30/01
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ASSETS
Total current assets $ 178,751 $ 300,400
Net assets of discontinued operations -- 135,257
Investments 146,855 200,286
Net property, plant, and equipment 897,445 650,051
Other assets 4,262 14,127
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,227,313 $ 1,300,121
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total current liabilities $ 72,899 $ 76,420
Total noncurrent liabilities 158,354 147,224
Long-term debt 100,000 50,000
Total Shareholders' Equity 896,060 1,026,477
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,227,313 $ 1,300,121
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
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9/30/2002 9/30/2001 9/30/2002 9/30/2001
(in thousands)
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REVENUES
Operating revenues $ 115,196 $ 146,380 $ 482,484 $ 498,957
Income from investments 81 363 28,444 10,317
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115,277 146,743 510,928 509,274
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
Operating Costs 77,478 77,492 312,005 287,690
Depreciation and amortization 17,321 13,210 61,447 49,532
Taxes, other than income taxes 6,240 6,650 26,641 22,465
General and Administrative 4,746 3,319 18,635 14,909
Interest 712 381 980 1,701
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106,497 101,052 419,708 376,297
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN INCOME
OF AFFILIATES 8,780 45,691 91,220 132,977
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 4,416 18,209 40,573 54,689
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES
net of income taxes 535 770 3,059 2,179
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 4,899 28,252 53,706 80,467
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 3,924 (24) 9,811 63,787
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NET INCOME $ 8,823 $ 28,228 $ 63,517 $ 144,254
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.10 $ 0.57 $ 1.08 $ 1.61
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 0.08 0.00 0.19 1.27
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NET INCOME $ 0.18 $ 0.57 $ 1.27 $ 2.88
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.10 $ 0.56 $ 1.07 $ 1.58
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 0.07 0.00 0.19 1.26
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NET INCOME $ 0.17 $ 0.56 $ 1.26 $ 2.84
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AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 49,921 49,907 49,825 50,096
Diluted 50,461 50,267 50,345 50,772
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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
2002 2001 2002 2001
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FINANCIAL RESULTS - LINES OF BUSINESS
SALES AND OTHER REVENUES:
Contract Drilling - Domestic $ 84,325 $ 103,630 $ 335,704 $ 332,399
Contract Drilling - International 28,980 40,544 138,623 154,890
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Total Contract Drilling Division 113,305 144,174 474,327 487,289
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Real Estate Division 1,876 2,192 8,525 11,018
Investments and Other Income 96 377 28,076 10,967
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Total Revenues $ 115,277 $ 146,743 $ 510,928 $ 509,274
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS):
Contract Drilling - Domestic $ 13,472 $ 39,696 $ 69,181 $ 107,691
Contract Drilling - International 1,288 9,164 13,128 28,475
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Total Contract Drilling Division 14,760 48,860 82,309 136,166
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Real Estate Division 991 1,003 5,064 6,315
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Total Operating Profit 15,751 49,863 87,373 142,481
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OTHER (6,971) (4,172) 3,847 (9,504)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
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EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES: $ 8,780 $ 45,691 $ 91,220 $ 132,977
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SIGNATURES
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.
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ STEVEN R. MACKEY
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Name: Steven R. Mackey
Title: Vice President
Dated: November 13, 2002
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