Logan International Inc. (TSX:LII) ("Logan" or the "Company") today
announced the results of its third quarter ended September 30,
2012. Revenue in the third quarter was $44.6 million as compared to
$37.5 million in the prior year quarter. Net earnings from
continuing operations were $15.5 million, $.46 per diluted share,
in this year's third quarter as compared to $2.1 million, $.06 per
diluted share, in last year's third quarter. This year's third
quarter Modified EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased to $10.7
million from $9.3 million in last year's third quarter. The
increases in revenue, net earnings from continuing operations and
in Modified EBITDA are attributable to the improved operating
performance of Logan Oil Tools and to contributions from Kline
Oilfield Equipment, Scope Production Development and Xtend Energy
Services Inc., all of which were acquired after last year's third
quarter. Further, in this year's third quarter, the Company
recorded a gain of approximately $11 million, $.33 per diluted
share, from the change in the fair value of the contingent
consideration relating to the acquisition of Xtend Energy Services
Inc.
Logan recorded year to date revenue of $125.7 million in 2012 as
compared to $98.2 million in the corresponding period of last year
and reported net earnings from continuing operations in the current
year period of $20.7 million, $.61 per diluted share, as compared
to $7.3 million, $.22 per diluted share, in the corresponding
period last year. Current year-to-date Modified EBITDA was $27.6
million as compared to prior year-to-date Modified EBITDA of $22.4
million.
This year's third quarter report includes the operating results
of Kline Oilfield Equipment ("Kline") and Scope Production
Developments ("Scope"), which were both acquired in last year's
fourth quarter, for the full quarter and year to date period and,
in addition, includes the results of Xtend Energy Services
("Xtend") since March 1, 2012 (acquisition date). The prior year's
reports do not include the operating results of these entities.
Effective July 29, 2011, the Company completed the sale of
substantially all of the assets and operations of its front-end
seismic services business and has classified the corresponding
operating results as discontinued operations.
Logan's Chief Executive Officer David Barr stated, "We are
pleased to report a 15% increase in our quarterly Modified EBITDA,
despite a 26% decline in active drill rigs operating in Canada and
a 2% decline in drill rigs operating in the United States. Logan
Oil Tools' operating results were strong throughout the quarter, as
its order flow and backlog remained near all-time highs. However,
both softened slightly during the quarter compared to the record
levels achieved earlier in the year. Dennis Tool's sales lagged the
prior year's sales due to a temporary slowdown in Canadian sales
and service work, both of which have rebounded since the quarter
end. Logan Completion continued to show progress in its recovery
despite slower industry activity in Canada. The slowdown in
Canadian drilling and completion activity caused a significant
decrease in Logan Completion's revenue. During the quarter, Logan
Completion successfully completed projects in New Mexico and Mexico
and made inroads into China where we expect to record sales in the
fourth quarter. Xtend Energy's quarterly financial performance was
also negatively impacted by the weakness in Canada. However, on a
positive note, our U.S. reach for the Xciter tool has now extended
to the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Permian plays. These operations
should recover in the fourth quarter of 2012 and first quarter of
2013 as U.S. acceptance increases. Kline Oilfield Equipment and
Scope Production Development each reported solid and consistent
operating results, which we believe will continue for the remainder
of the year."
As previously announced, effective December 1, 2012, David Barr
will resign as Logan International's President and Chief Executive
Officer, but will remain as a director and assist in the transition
and with certain other assignments. Gerald Hage, the current
Chairman of the Board of Directors and former President and Chief
Executive Officer, has been appointed to replace Mr. Barr. Paul
McDermott, a current director of Logan International, has been
appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. In addition, David
Jones will resign as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer effective December 1, 2012.
Logan manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of quality
fishing and intervention tools, including retrieving, surface,
stroking and remedial tools for a variety of well workover,
intervention, drilling, and completion activities (Logan Oil Tools,
Inc.); manufactures and sells high-performance poly-crystalline
diamond compact (PDC) cutters and bearings (Dennis Tool Company);
manufactures and sells packers, bridge plugs, and other completion
products (Kline Oilfield Equipment, Inc.); provides proprietary
multi-zonal completion technology and conventional completion
production products and services (Logan Completion Systems Inc.);
provides proprietary and patented products and services that are
focused on production optimization in sand-laden heavy oil wells
(Scope Production Development Ltd.); and provides proprietary tools
that enhance the effectiveness of horizontal drilling (Xtend Energy
Services Inc.). Common shares of Logan are traded on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "LII".
Selected Consolidated Financial Information
(in thousands of US dollars, except per share data)
Three month periods ended Nine month periods ended
September 30, September 30,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Revenue $ 44,647 $ 37,508 $ 125,717 $ 98,230
Net earnings from
continuing operations 15,529 2,135 20,709 7,307
Earnings per share from
continuing operations:
Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.06 $ 0.62 $ 0.22
Diluted $ 0.46 $ 0.06 $ 0.61 $ 0.22
EBITDA (1) $ 21,313 $ 6,528 $ 35,282 $ 18,606
Modified EBITDA (1) $ 10,747 $ 9,335 $ 27,562 $ 22,423
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September December
30, 31,
2012 2011
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Working Capital $ 65,571 $ 40,188
Total Assets $ 276,168 $ 213,557
Debt (2) $ 61,081 $ 25,335
Shareholders' Equity $ 167,136 $ 143,625
Note: The purchase of Xtend Energy Services Inc. ("Xtend") was completed on
March 1, 2012, and, accordingly, the Company's nine month period ended
September 30, 2012 operating results included seven months of Xtend.
(1) The Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") presents: (a) EBITDA
as earnings before net finance cost, taxes, depreciation and
amortization ("EBITDA"), and (b) Modified EBITDA as EBITDA before
acquisition accounting adjustments, transaction fees, share-based
compensation payments and severance costs. Neither of these measurements
should be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, "net
earnings from continuing operations" or "cash flow from operating
activities" as determined in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as an indicator of the Company's financial
performance. EBITDA and Modified EBITDA do not have standardized
definitions as prescribed by IFRS; therefore, the Company's presentation
of these measurements may not conform to similar presentations by other
companies. Management calculates EBITDA and Modified EBITDA each period
and evaluates the Company's operating performance based on these
measurements. Management believes that Modified EBITDA, which eliminates
significant non-cash or non-recurring items of revenue or cost, more
accurately presents the results of the Company's ongoing operations and
its ability to generate the cash required to fund or finance future
growth, acquisitions and capital investments.
Three month periods Nine month periods
ended ended
September 30, September 30,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Net earnings from continuing
operations $ 15,529 $ 2,135 $ 20,709 $ 7,307
Addbacks:
Depreciation and amortization 2,578 2,236 7,646 6,049
Finance cost, net 900 620 2,207 1,035
Income tax expense 2,306 1,537 4,720 4,215
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EBITDA 21,313 6,528 35,282 18,606
Adjustments:
Contingent consideration expense -
Source Energy Tool Services
acquisition - 1,994 - 1,994
Contingent consideration gain -
Xtend Energy Services acquisition (11,064) - (11,064) -
Acquisition accounting adjustments - - 354 -
Transaction fees 63 75 1,272 75
Share-based compensation payments 435 738 1,718 1,748
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Modified EBITDA $ 10,747 $ 9,335 $ 27,562 $22,423
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EBITDA and Modified EBITDA are provided as measures of the Company's
operating performance without regard to financing decisions, share-based
compensation payments, age and cost of equipment used and income tax
impacts, all of which are factors that are not controlled at the operating
management level. The contingent consideration expense is earnout payments
made to former shareholders of Source Energy Tool Services, which were
contingent on continued employment with Logan International Inc. The
contingent consideration gain is the change in fair value of expected
earnout payments to the former owners of Xtend Energy Services based on
expected post -closing operating results. The acquisition accounting
adjustments reverse the effect related to the increase or step-up in cost
basis of inventories acquired in a business combination. The transaction
fees include the professional and other fees incurred in connection with the
acquisitions in 2011 and 2012. The share-based compensation payments relate
to non-cash share-based compensation expense related to the Company's stock
option and restricted share unit plans.
(2) Includes bank and other borrowed debt and capital leases.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These
statements relate to future events or future performance of Logan.
When used in this press release, the words "may", "would", "could",
"will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate",
"propose", "expect", "potential", "continue", and similar
expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ
materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements. Such statements reflect Logan's current views with
respect to certain events and are subject to certain risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. Although Logan believes that the
expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking
statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be
placed on the forward-looking statements because we can give no
assurance that they will prove to be correct. Many factors could
cause Logan's actual results, performance, or achievements to
materially differ from those described in this press release.
Readers are referred to Logan's Annual Information Form filed on
http://www.sedar.comwww.sedar.com which identifies significant risk
factors which could cause actual results to differ from those
contained in the forward-looking statements. Should one or more
risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying
forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those described in this press release. The
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
These statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
Logan does not intend and does not assume any obligation, to update
these forward-looking statements to reflect new information,
subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law. This
press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein in
any jurisdiction.
For more information about Logan International Inc., please
visit our website at www.loganinternationalinc.com.
Contacts: Logan International Inc. David Barr Chief Executive
Officer 281-617-5300 Houston Logan International Inc. Larry Keister
Chief Financial Officer 832-386-2534 Houston
www.loganinternationalinc.com