Hyduke announces fiscal 2012 first quarter financial results
EDMONTON, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Hyduke Energy Services Inc. (HYD - TSX), announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Hyduke's Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis have been filed with regulators and are available at www.hyduke.com and at www.sedar.com.
Highlights include the following:
- Revenue for the current quarter of $33.2 million is up $15.0 million or 82% over the prior year.
- Revenue from International markets of $16.7 million represents 50% of total revenues in the current quarter.
- Gross profit for the current quarter of $5.3 million is up $3.1 million or 139% over the prior year.
- Gross profit percentage for the current quarter of 16.0% reflects an improvement of 3.8 basis points over the prior year.
- Profit for the current quarter of $2.0 million is up $1.8 million over the prior year.
- Profit per share (basic) for the current year of $0.08 is up $0.07 per share over the prior year.
- EBITDAS for the current year of $3.2 million is up $2.6 million over the prior year.
- Liquidity remains strong with current ratio at 2.02 to 1.00
- Debt to equity ratio remains strong at 0.19 to 1.00
A summary of those results is as follows:
Selected Statement of Comprehensive Income Information |
Three Months Ended | ||
($000's, except per share data) | March 31 2012 |
December 31 2011 |
March 31 2011 |
Revenues | 33,179 | 29,398 | 18,216 |
International revenue | 16,737 | 11,056 | 4,077 |
Gross profit | 5,304 | 4,326 | 2,217 |
Gross profit (%) | 16.0% | 14.7% | 12.2% |
EBITDAS | 3,153 | 1,977 | 585 |
Profit (loss) | 1,975 | 1,094 | 154 |
Profit (loss) per share-basic ($) | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
Profit (loss) per share-diluted ($) | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
Strong Canadian activity combined with continued success internationally have resulted in an increase in current quarter revenue of 82% over the prior year. The Company's international business development efforts were successful again with $16.7 million in revenues being generated outside of Canada. As previously mentioned, in the latter half of fiscal 2011 the Company was awarded approximately $50 million in turn-key drilling rig projects of which approximately $9 million was earned in 2011. Therefore, the company is expecting at least an additional $41 million in international revenues for 2012.
Continued improvement in gross profit percentage realized in the current quarter contributed significantly to an increase in gross profit of $3.1 million or 139% over the prior year. Gross profit percentage in the current quarter of 16% represents an increase of 3.8 basis points over the prior year. This increase in gross profit percentage reflects primarily improved efficiencies in our manufacturing processes.
Strong profit of $2.0 million in the current quarter reflects an improvement of $1.8 million over the prior year.
EBITDAS of $3.2 million in the current quarter reflects an increase of $2.6 million over the prior year and is due to an increase in revenue levels and improved gross profit percentages.
Selected Financial Position Information | |||
($000's, except ratios) | March 31, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
December 31, 2010 |
Total assets | 67,410 | 55,529 | 44,368 |
Total current assets | 52,339 | 40,720 | 29,332 |
Total liabilities | 34,367 | 24,476 | 15,113 |
Total current liabilities | 25,960 | 21,915 | 12,717 |
Total bank indebtedness | 1,311 | Nil | 1,631 |
Total interest bearing debt | 6,190 | 1,149 | 1,550 |
Total equity | 33,043 | 31,053 | 29,255 |
Total revenue | 33,179 | 84,517 | 65,970 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | 1,975 | 1,709 | (2,635) |
Current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) | 2.02 to 1.00 | 1.86 to 1.00 | 2.31 to 1.00 |
Debt to equity ratio (interest bearing debt divided by shareholders' equity) | 0.19 to 1.00 | 0.04 to 1.00 | 0.05 to 1.00 |
Total assets of $67.4 million as at March 31, 2012 represents an increase of 21.4% or $11.9 million from December 31, 2011 and is due primarily to an increase in current assets. Total current asset increase of $11.6 million relates primarily to an increase in unbilled revenue of $13.9 million offset by a decrease in cash and short-term deposits of $4.8 million.
Total liabilities of $34.4 million as at March 31, 2012 represents an increase of 40.4% or $9.9 million from December 31, 2011. Total current liabilities increase of $4.0 million relates primarily to a increase in trade and other payables of $1.1 million, an increase in unearned revenue of $1.8 million resulting from the receipt of progress payments on international sales contracts and an increase in bank indebtedness of $1.3 million.
The Company continues to maintain a strong current ratio at 2.02 to 1.00 and a debt to equity ratio of 0.19 to 1.00. The increase in the debt to equity ratio is due to an increase in term debt during the quarter of $5 million.
OUTLOOK
Industry expectations for western Canada for 2012 are expected to be consistent with activity experienced in 2011. The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) have forecast the number of wells to be drilled (on a completion basis) for 2012 to be 12,672 which is consistent with 2011 activity. The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) have forecast the number of wells to be drilled (on a rig released basis) for 2012 to be 13,150, which represents a slight increase over 2011. Continued low natural gas pricing is the primary factor impacting these historically low levels of activity.
It is expected that new rig builds for use in western Canada during 2012 will increase approximately 4% and will be focused on larger, heavier rigs with the capacity to drill long reach horizontal wells. Hyduke looks to continue to benefit from the increase in size of the western Canadian fleet. Hyduke continues to actively market its products and services to international markets in the Russian Federation, India, South America, North Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. While the project decision making cycle is longer on international work, active quoting continues on a significant number of international opportunities. In 2011, Hyduke was successful in winning over $50 million in turn-key equipment and services contracts for international customers. Approximately 80% of the revenues associated with these projects will be earned in fiscal 2012. It is expected that the volume and proportion of international revenues will continue as these international relationships are further developed.
The steady levels of industry activity forecast for 2012 and the increase in the activity in Hyduke's international sector will have far reaching effects in the Hyduke consolidated group of companies. Not only will the manufacturing segments of the organization benefit, but a positive impact will be felt in the Life Cycle Management businesses such as repair and maintenance, inspections and certification, and consumables. The Company will continue to focus on increasing market share through marketing Hyduke's Life Cycle Management and Single Source Supplier platforms to customers. These platforms benefit customers by offering continued support throughout the useful life of their equipment and by offering a wide array of consistent, reliable services from a single source.
Hyduke recognizes that it must continue to focus on all aspects of its operations in order to maximize its return and prepare itself for future industry declines. Operationally, we continue to focus on cost control, realizing on vertical integration opportunities and prudent cash management and investment. Specifically, we have identified a need for improved manufacturing efficiencies on larger projects and are very actively implementing lean manufacturing concepts onto the manufacturing floor.
Hyduke has now experienced five profitable quarters in a row and we are expecting the remainder of 2012 to continue this trend. We are confident that the strong efforts of our sales and marketing team, management's continued focus fulfilling its strategic plan and the dedication of our employee base to customer service and satisfaction will position the company well in the future.
Forward Looking Statements
This report contains certain forward-looking statements under the heading "Outlook" and elsewhere concerning future events or the Company's operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies of Hyduke. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "plan", "intend" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or outlooks on, without limitation, estimates of business activity, supply and demand for the Company's products, the estimated amounts and timing of capital expenditures, anticipated future debt levels, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or statements about future events or performance. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties both general and specific that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those contemplated and contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur. These factors may affect anticipated earnings or assets and include, but are not limited to: industry activity levels, market liquidity, customer credit risk, competition, oil and gas prices, product liability, fixed price contracts, development of new products, uninsured and underinsured losses, access to additional financing, source of supply of raw material and third party components, availability of key personnel, agreements and contracts, government regulations, foreign exchange exposure, interest rate risk, international scope of operations, environmental health and safety regulations and Hyduke's anticipation of and success in managing the risks implied by the foregoing. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this report should not be unduly relied upon. The forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report. Hyduke undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required pursuant to applicable securities legislation.
About Hyduke
Hyduke is an integrated oilfield services company with over thirty years experience in the manufacture, repair and distribution of oilfield equipment and supplies in Canada and worldwide. Hyduke specializes in providing customized, integrated solutions to the drilling and well service industries including:
- Turn-Key Equipment - drilling rig and service rig packages including in-house design, engineering and drafting, major component procurement and overall project management;
- Life Cycle Management - inspection, certification, service, repair and supply services throughout the operating life of the drilling or well service rig; and
- Single Source Supply - providing new capital equipment, repair and maintenance on existing capital equipment and supply of operating consumables.
The Company operates its businesses through a number of subsidiaries operating in four segments:
Manufacturing
The Manufacturing segment includes the design, manufacture, refurbishment and repair of land-based drilling rigs, well service and workover rigs, drilling support equipment and well service and workover support equipment.
Distribution
The Distribution segment includes the procurement and distribution of spare parts, equipment components, operating supplies and pneumatic controls to the drilling and well service industries.
Truck Mounted Equipment
The Truck Mounted Equipment segment includes the distribution, service and repair of truck-mounted cranes, winches and dump boxes.
Other Services
The Other Services segment includes the inspection and certification of drilling rig and well service equipment, the design, manufacture and distribution of cased hole and overburden drilling downhole tools, custom and production machining services, industrial sandblasting and painting, and corporate head office expenses.
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Gordon R. McCormack, CA
President and Chief Executive Officer
(780) 955-0355
Veronica Dutchak, CA
Chief Financial Officer
(780) 955-0355
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