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: January 22, 2003
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 January 22, 2003, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. issued the following press
release:
"TULSA, OK., -- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. reported net income of $607,000
($0.01 per share, on a diluted basis) from revenues of $107,327,000 for
its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2002, compared with net
income from continuing operations of $18,127,000 ($0.36 per share, on a
diluted basis) from revenues of $134,992,000 during its first fiscal
quarter of 2002.
First quarter contract drilling operating profit declined to
$8,034,000, from $31,693,000 recorded during last year's first quarter
and from $14,760,000 recorded for last year's fourth fiscal quarter
ended September 30, 2002. Operating profits were lower for both
domestic and international operations as rig activity and profit
margins declined. Operating profit for the Company's domestic
operations was $8,626,000 during the first quarter, compared with
$27,816,000 and $13,472,000 during last year's first and fourth
quarters, respectively. Total land rig utilizations fell to 79%, from
89% and 85% for last year's first and fourth quarters. Average land rig
revenue per day for the first quarter was $11,316, compared with
$14,192 for last year's first quarter and down slightly from $11,602
for last year's fourth quarter. U.S. land rig direct costs were $8,481
per day, down from $8,549 per day the previous quarter. However, costs
were higher than forecasted for the quarter for FlexRig3 training and
other associated start-up costs. Direct land rig costs were impacted by
an above average number of rig days lost to weather and other delays.
Utilization for the Company's 12 offshore platform rigs fell to 52% for
the first quarter this year, from 100% and 65% for last year's first
and fourth quarters.
The Company's international contract drilling operations reported an
operating loss of $592,000 for this year's first quarter, compared with
operating profits of $3,877,000 and $1,288,000 for last year's first
and fourth quarters. International rig utilization fell to 33% for the
first quarter, compared with 55% and 43% for last year's first and
fourth quarters. International revenue and profit margins declined
during the quarter due to reduced rig activity in all South American
locations except Ecuador where rig utilization averaged 98% for the 8
rigs located there.
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In Venezuela, where 14 of the Company's 33 international land rigs are
located, an average of two rigs worked during the quarter. Presently,
there are five rigs working for the Venezuelan government-owned oil
company (PDVSA), with two additional rigs contracted and waiting for
drilling location preparations to be completed. The location
completions have been delayed due to material shortages caused by
Venezuela's well-publicized workers' strike.
The Company's general and administrative costs were higher due
primarily to increased pension and hospitalization expenses. Interest
expense also increased as a result of the $200,000,000 privately placed
term notes issued in August ($100,000,000) and October ($100,000,000).
Company President and CEO, Hans Helmerich commented, `We are surprised
by the current softness in demand for contract drilling services
worldwide. Significantly higher commodity prices and improved industry
fundamentals, particularly for natural gas, signal better drilling
economics that should soon translate into higher rig activity in the
U.S.'
Although the Company expects rig activity and profitability to improve
in the future, it is difficult to predict if, when, and to what extent
a possible improvement would be reflected in Company earnings. As a
baseline for guidance, the Company believes that, should no changes
occur relating to U.S. land and offshore platform rig utilizations, and
with the current rig activity in South America, second quarter net
income could be $0.05 per share. Third and fourth quarter net income
could be $0.07 and $0.09 per share, respectively, as more FlexRigs
commence operations in the field. This estimate of additional earnings
assumes no material improvement in other variables such as dayrates,
margins and utilizations except in Colombia where one rig is expected
to begin work next month, and in Venezuela where the two contracted,
but currently idle rigs are assumed to be operating by early to mid
third quarter. These estimates assume no other financial impact from
possible disruption in the Company's Venezuelan operations.
The Company owns a portfolio of publicly held stocks with a total
market value of approximately $180,000,000 with a financial cost basis
of $105,000,000. The Company owns 286,528 shares of Transocean, Inc.,
obtained as a result of the spin-off of Schlumberger's offshore
drilling company and its simultaneous merger with Transocean in 1999.
Currently, the market value of the stock is approximately $21.00 per
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share with a financial basis of $33.19 per share. Should its value
remain below the cost basis during the fiscal year, the Company will
likely be required to record a non-cash impairment charge to its income
statement prior to year end.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP/NYSE) is a contract drilling company that
owns 72 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 117 rigs.
Of the 72 U.S. land rigs currently available, 32 are the H&P-designed
FlexRig(TM)*. The Company is scheduled to complete the construction of
an additional 11 FlexRigs to be put in service over the next six
months.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s conference call/webcast is scheduled for this
afternoon at 3:00 ET (2:00 CT). Go to http://www.firstcallevents.com/
service/ajwz371442681gf12.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."
*FlexRig(TM) hereinafter referred to as FlexRig
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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
12/31/02 09/30/02
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Total current assets $ 238,220 $ 178,751
Investments 156,887 146,855
Net property, plant, and equipment 948,133 897,445
Other assets 4,061 4,262
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TOTAL ASSETS $1,347,301 $1,227,313
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total current liabilities $ 76,426 $ 72,899
Total noncurrent liabilities 172,781 159,244
Long-term debt 200,000 100,000
Total Shareholders' Equity 898,094 895,170
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,347,301 $1,227,313
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31
2002 2001
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
REVENUES
Operating revenues $ 106,537 $ 133,685
Income from investments 790 1,307
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107,327 134,992
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COST AND EXPENSES
Operating costs 79,864 87,281
Depreciation 18,236 13,833
General and administrative 6,186 4,483
Interest 2,770 392
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107,056 105,989
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN INCOME
OF AFFILIATES 271 29,003
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 117 11,968
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES,
net of income taxes 453 1,092
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 607 18,127
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- (2,523)
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NET INCOME $ 607 $ 15,604
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.01 $ 0.36
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- (0.05)
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NET INCOME $ 0.01 $ 0.31
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ 0.01 $ 0.36
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- (0.05)
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NET INCOME $ 0.01 $ 0.31
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Average common shares outstanding:
Basic 49,979 49,736
Diluted 50,467 50,078
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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS)
FY 2003 FY 2002
FIRST QTR. FIRST QTR.
ENDED ENDED
12/31/02 12/31/01
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FINANCIAL RESULTS - LINES OF BUSINESS
SALES AND OTHER REVENUES:
Contract Drilling - Domestic $ 82,483 $ 92,123
Contract Drilling - International 21,804 39,053
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Total Contract Drilling Division 104,287 131,176
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Real Estate Division 2,231 2,495
Investments and Other Income 809 1,321
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Total Revenues $ 107,327 $ 134,992
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS):
Contract Drilling - Domestic $ 8,626 $ 27,816
Contract Drilling - International (592) 3,877
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Total Contract Drilling Division 8,034 31,693
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Real Estate Division 1,166 1,397
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Total Operating Profit 9,200 33,090
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OTHER (8,929) (4,087)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY --------- ---------
IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES $ 271 $ 29,003
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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: January 22, 2003
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