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UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2024

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DE 1-4221 73-0679879
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation)		 (Commission File
Number)		 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400
Tulsa, OK 74119
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(918) 742-5531
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($0.10 par value) HP NYSE

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐







ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On April 24, 2024, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit Number DESCRIPTION
99.1
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
  HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
   
By: /s/ William H. Gault
  Name: William H. Gault
  Title:
Corporate Secretary

Date: April 24, 2024



EX-99.1 2 q2fy24earningsrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document

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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
April 24, 2024

 
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

•The Company reported fiscal second quarter net income of $85 million, or $0.84 per diluted share; including select items(1) that had a neutral impact on diluted earnings per share

•The North America Solutions ("NAS") segment exited the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 with 152 active rigs with revenue per day averaging approximately $38,200/day, flat on a sequential basis; while direct margins(2) per day increased by approximately $500/day to $19,200/day

•Quarterly NAS operating income increased $3 million sequentially; while direct margins(2) increased by $15 million to approximately $271 million, as revenues increased by $19 million to $613 million and expenses increased by $4 million to $342 million

•H&P's NAS segment anticipates exiting the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 between 145-151 active rigs

•During the second fiscal quarter, the Company returned approximately $46 million of capital to shareholders as follows: $25 million in base dividends, $17 million in supplemental dividends and $4 million in share repurchases(3)

•On February 28, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share; both dividends are payable on May 31, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2024


Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported net income of $85 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $688 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to net income of $95 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $677 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The net income per diluted share for the second and first quarters of fiscal year 2024 include net $0.00 and net $(0.03) of after-tax gains and losses, respectively, comprised of select items(1). For the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, select items were comprised of:

•$0.03 of after-tax gains related to the non-cash fair market value adjustments to our equity investments
•$(0.03) of after-tax losses related to research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition

Net cash provided by operating activities was $144 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $175 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Helmerich & Payne | 1437 South Boulder Ave. | Suite 1400
Tulsa, OK 74119 | 918.588.5190 | helmerichpayne.com
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President and CEO John Lindsay commented, "Fiscal second quarter results are reflective of the Company's continual focus on commercial economics through value delivery in our North America Solutions segment. The direct margins we have been generating in what has been, and continues to be, a somewhat choppy North America Solutions market are a testament to the value creation we provide for our customers. From our perspective, there has been a pronounced and necessary shift in the industry's historical behavior, that is moving its fiscal foundation toward a more sustainable and investable future. Along those lines, we are extremely pleased with the announcement we made during the quarter regarding expanding our presence in the Middle East, with the finalization of the contractual terms with Saudi Aramco for a seven-rig tender award.
"In the U.S. market, contractual churn is still prevalent and pushed our rig count just below the projected exit rate late in the quarter. This churn has been a product of the volatility created by a weaker natural gas market, some recent E&P consolidations, and a variety of other factors. Some of this natural gas volatility is reminiscent of this time last year; however, we believe the impact on our overall activity will be less this year going forward. That said, we do expect the underlying factors causing the churn in the market currently to persist resulting in what we expect to be a fairly stable outlook for our rig count through the third fiscal quarter. Furthermore, we expect stability and resiliency in our direct margins on a per day basis as well. We will remain focused on direct margins and believe the consistent and reliable drilling outcomes we provide to customers is what ultimately drives our market share.
"Regarding the International Solutions segment, our first rig awarded by Saudi Aramco last August is expected to arrive and commence operations later this summer. For the more recent seven-rig tender award, preparations are ongoing from both a rig and operational perspective with expectations that a majority of these rigs will arrive in Saudi Arabia during the fourth calendar quarter of 2024, and commence operations shortly thereafter. During these preparations we will continue to spend our 2024 budgeted capex towards this project and incur start-up operational expenses, which may disproportionately impact near-term international segment margins. We are looking forward to working with Saudi Aramco and believe we are at the beginning of a longer-term presence in the region. The Company's other international operations in South America and Australia are expected to remain relatively stable over the next quarter, as well as our Offshore Gulf of Mexico operations."
Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "Returning cash to shareholders remains a capital allocation priority as the Company provided roughly $46 million in shareholder returns under its fiscal 2024 supplemental shareholder return plan during the quarter. There was approximately $4 million worth of shares repurchased during the quarter and $42 million paid to shareholders in the form of base and supplemental dividends, representing over a 4% yield. That said, we are cognizant that the current higher interest rate environment may be masking some of the longer-term attractiveness of our dividend yield and flexibility embedded in our supplemental shareholder return plan.
"Currently, we expect our rig count in the third fiscal quarter to average in the high-140 range, which is lower compared to the 155 rig average realized during the second fiscal quarter. To reiterate, this lower activity is a result of contractual churn and a weaker natural gas environment and as such has not deterred the Company's approach to pricing or the use of performance contracts to better recognize the total value H&P provides to our customers. We believe our commitment to preserving contract economics is reflected in our direct margin guidance for the upcoming quarter."
John Lindsay concluded, “Working closely with our customers and collaborating through the use of performance contracts is really driving improved and more reliable outcomes. Our people, FlexRigs, and technology solutions are key components of this success and will continue to be drivers of that success in the future."




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Operating Segment Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

North America Solutions:
This segment had operating income of $147.1 million compared to operating income of $144.5 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to a higher direct margin offset by higher depreciation expense associated with walking rig conversions and higher research and development expense, some of which related to a recent asset acquisition. Direct margin(2) increased by $15.3 million to $271.4 million sequentially.

International Solutions:
This segment had operating income of $3.6 million compared to an operating income of $5.4 million during the previous quarter. The decrease in operating income was mainly due to modestly lower activity during the quarter. Direct margin(2) during the second fiscal quarter was $8.4 million compared to $10.2 million during the previous quarter, and was higher than anticipated due to the financial results from our Argentina operations not being as negatively impacted by the local currency and inflationary environment as anticipated. Current quarter results included a $0.5 million foreign currency loss compared to a $1.8 million foreign currency loss in the previous quarter.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:
This segment had operating income of $0.1 million compared to operating income of $3.1 million during the previous quarter. Direct margin(2) for the quarter was $2.9 million compared to $6.0 million in the previous quarter and was lower than expected due primarily to one rig moving onto full rate later in the quarter than anticipated.

Operational Outlook for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024
 
North America Solutions:
•We expect North America Solutions direct margins(2) to be between $255-$275 million
•We expect to exit the quarter between approximately 145-151 contracted rigs

International Solutions:
•We expect International Solutions direct margins(2) to be between $(2)-$2 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses, but inclusive of approximately $10-$12 million of rig preparation and start-up expense related to our Saudi Arabia operations

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:
•We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins(2) to be between $5-$8 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024
•Gross capital expenditures are now expected to be approximately $500 million;
▪ongoing asset sales that include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures, and are still expected to total approximately $50 million in fiscal year 2024
•Depreciation for fiscal year 2024 is now expected to be approximately $405 million
•Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2024 are now expected to be roughly $37 million
•General and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2024 are now expected to be approximately $240 million
•Cash taxes to be paid in fiscal year 2024 are still expected to be approximately $150-$200 million

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Select Items(1) Included in Net Income per Diluted Share
 
Second quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.84 per diluted share included a net impact $0.00 per share in after-tax gains and losses comprised of the following:

•$0.03 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
•$(0.03) of after-tax losses related to research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition

First quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.94 per diluted share included $(0.03) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

•$(0.03) of non-cash after-tax losses related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments


Conference Call
 
A conference call will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations, to discuss the Company’s second quarter fiscal year 2024 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (800) 267-6316 for domestic callers or (203) 518-9708 for international callers. The call access code is ‘Helmerich’. You may also listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet by logging on to the Company’s website at http://www.helmerichpayne.com and accessing the corresponding link through the investor relations section by clicking on “Investors” and then clicking on “News and Events - Events & Presentations” to find the event and the link to the webcast.


About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
 
Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. At March 31, 2024, H&P's fleet included 233 land rigs in the United States, 22 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.com.



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Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the registrant’s business strategy, future financial position, operations outlook, future cash flow, future use of generated cash flow, dividend amounts and timing, supplemental shareholder return plans and amounts of any future dividends, future share repurchases, investments, active rig count projections, projected costs and plans, objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, financing and funding, capex spending and budgets, outlook for domestic and international markets, future commodity prices, and future customer activity and relationships are forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections and other disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10‑K and quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q. As a result of these factors, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

Helmerich & Payne uses its Investor Relations website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on its Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com. Information on our website is not part of this release.

Note Regarding Trademarks. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. owns or has rights to the use of trademarks, service marks and trade names that it uses in conjunction with the operation of its business. Some of the trademarks that appear in this release or otherwise used by H&P include FlexRig, which may be registered or trademarked in the United States and other jurisdictions.

(1) Select items are considered non-GAAP metrics and are included as a supplemental disclosure as the Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future periods results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside the Company's core business operations. See Non-GAAP Measurements.

(2) Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements) and is included as a supplemental disclosure. We believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See Non-GAAP Measurements for a reconciliation of segment operating income(loss) to direct margin. Expected direct margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future items and adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of expected direct margin to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

(3) During the second fiscal quarter of fiscal 2024, H&P repurchased approximately 102 thousand shares for approximately $3.9 million.

Contact: Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations
investor.relations@hpinc.com
(918) 588‑5190

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts) March 31, December 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
2024 2023 2023 2024 2023
OPERATING REVENUES
Drilling services $ 685,131  $ 674,565  $ 766,682  $ 1,359,696  $ 1,483,852 
Other 2,812  2,582  2,540  5,394  5,007 
687,943  677,147  769,222  1,365,090  1,488,859 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization 401,851  403,303  449,110  805,154  877,361 
Other operating expenses 1,026  1,137  1,188  2,163  2,314 
Depreciation and amortization 104,545  93,991  96,255  198,536  192,910 
Research and development 12,942  8,608  8,702  21,550  15,635 
Selling, general and administrative 62,037  56,577  52,855  118,614  101,310 
Asset impairment charges —  —  —  —  12,097 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment (7,461) (7,494) (11,574) (14,955) (27,298)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets 2,431  (2,443) (2,519) (12) (4,898)
577,371  553,679  594,017  1,131,050  1,169,431 
OPERATING INCOME 110,572  123,468  175,205  234,040  319,428 
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income 6,567  10,734  5,055  17,301  9,760 
Interest expense (4,261) (4,372) (4,239) (8,633) (8,594)
Gain (loss) on investment securities 3,747  (4,034) 39,752  (287) 24,661 
Other 400  (543) (604) (143) (546)
6,453  1,785  39,964  8,238  25,281 
Income before income taxes 117,025  125,253  215,169  242,278  344,709 
Income tax expense 32,194  30,080  51,129  62,274  83,524 
NET INCOME $ 84,831  $ 95,173  $ 164,040  $ 180,004  $ 261,185 
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.85  $ 0.95  $ 1.55  $ 1.79  $ 2.46 
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.84  $ 0.94  $ 1.55  $ 1.79  $ 2.46 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 98,774  99,143  103,968  98,960  104,615 
Diluted 99,046  99,628  104,363  99,216  105,003 




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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, September 30,
(in thousands except share data and share amounts) 2024 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 193,636  $ 257,174 
Restricted cash 68,547  59,064 
Short-term investments 83,390  93,600 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,769 and $2,688, respectively
431,681  404,188 
Inventories of materials and supplies, net 107,210  94,227 
Prepaid expenses and other, net 64,316  97,727 
Assets held-for-sale —  645 
Total current assets 948,780  1,006,625 
Investments 274,446  264,947 
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,993,825  2,921,695 
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill 45,653  45,653 
Intangible assets, net 57,360  60,575 
Operating lease right-of-use asset 59,730  50,400 
Other assets, net 45,054  32,061 
Total other noncurrent assets 207,797  188,689 
Total assets $ 4,424,848  $ 4,381,956 
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 158,296  $ 130,852 
Dividends payable 42,047  25,194 
Accrued liabilities 238,494  262,885 
Total current liabilities 438,837  418,931 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net 545,441  545,144 
Deferred income taxes 502,088  517,809 
Other 135,408  128,129 
Total noncurrent liabilities 1,182,937  1,191,082 
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 shares issued as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, and 98,752,018 and 99,426,526 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively
 11,222  11,222 
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
 —  — 
Additional paid-in capital 502,586  525,369 
Retained earnings 2,786,495  2,707,715 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (7,713) (7,981)
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,470,847 shares and 12,796,339 shares as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively
 (489,516) (464,382)
Total shareholders’ equity 2,803,074  2,771,943 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,424,848  $ 4,381,956 





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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 180,004  $ 261,185 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 198,536  192,910 
Asset impairment charges —  12,097 
Provision for credit loss 90  3,222 
Stock-based compensation 16,101  15,704 
(Gain) loss on investment securities 287  (24,661)
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment (14,955) (27,298)
Other gain on sale of assets (12) (4,898)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (15,933) 3,165 
Other 1,630  1,780 
Changes in assets and liabilities (47,231) (106,952)
Net cash provided by operating activities 318,517  326,254 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (254,711) (181,479)
Purchase of short-term investments (74,749) (64,418)
Purchase of long-term investments (8,013) (18,771)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 87,122  97,744 
Insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion
 4,980  — 
Proceeds from asset sales 20,898  47,718 
Net cash used in investing activities (224,473) (119,206)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid (84,371) (102,941)
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards (12,176) (14,410)
Share repurchases (51,302) (145,013)
Other (250) (790)
Net cash used in financing activities (148,099) (263,154)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (54,055) (56,106)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 316,238  269,009 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 262,183  $ 212,903 
         




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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
SEGMENT REPORTING
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
(in thousands, except operating statistics) 2024 2023 2023 2024 2023
NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues $ 613,339  $ 594,282  $ 675,780  $ 1,207,621  $ 1,302,943 
Direct operating expenses 341,938  338,208  379,611  680,146  746,466 
Depreciation and amortization 97,573  87,019  89,070  184,592  178,884 
Research and development 13,006  8,689  8,738  21,695  15,797 
Selling, general and administrative expense 13,692  15,876  16,212  29,568  30,402 
Asset impairment charges —  —  —  —  3,948 
Segment operating income $ 147,130  $ 144,490  $ 182,149  $ 291,620  $ 327,446 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
 $ 271,401  $ 256,074  $ 296,169  $ 527,475  $ 556,477 
Revenue days3
 14,123 13,711 16,488 27,834 33,067
Average active rigs4
 155 149 183 152 182
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
 152 151 179 152 179
Number of available rigs at the end of period 233 233 233 233 233
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses $ 73,584  $ 69,728  $ 77,442  $ 143,312  $ 156,601 
INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues $ 45,878  $ 54,752  $ 55,890  $ 100,630  $ 110,691 
Direct operating expenses 37,514  44,519  47,275  82,033  88,252 
Depreciation 2,418  2,334  1,652  4,752  3,044 
Selling, general and administrative expense 2,377  2,476  3,008  4,853  5,717 
Asset impairment charges —  —  —  —  8,149 
Segment operating income $ 3,569  $ 5,423  $ 3,955  $ 8,992  $ 5,529 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
 $ 8,364  $ 10,233  $ 8,615  $ 18,597  $ 22,439 
Revenue days3
 1,038 1,173 1,263 2,211 2,403
Average active rigs4
 11 13 14 12 13
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
 11 12 15 11 15
Number of available rigs at the end of period 22 22 22 22 22
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses $ 1,964  $ 3,384  $ 2,789  $ 5,348  $ 5,645 
OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO
Operating revenues $ 25,913  $ 25,531  $ 34,979  $ 51,444  $ 70,143 
Direct operating expenses 23,010  19,579  25,688  42,589  51,379 
Depreciation 1,941  2,068  1,904  4,009  3,798 
Selling, general and administrative expense 884  832  700  1,716  1,533 
Segment operating income $ 78  $ 3,052  $ 6,687  $ 3,130  $ 13,433 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
 $ 2,903  $ 5,952  $ 9,291  $ 8,855  $ 18,764 
Revenue days3
 273 289 360 562 728
Average active rigs4
 3 3 4 3 4
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
 3 3 4 3 4
Number of available rigs at the end of period 7 7 7 7 7
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses $ 8,857  $ 7,827  $ 7,994  $ 16,684  $ 15,183 

(1)These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.
(2)Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements) and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.
(3)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.
(4)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e. 91 days for the three months ended March 31, 2024, 92 days for the three months ended December 31, 2023, 90 days for the three months ended March 31, 2023, 183 days for the six months ended March 31, 2024, 182 days for the six months ended March 31, 2023).
(5)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.





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April 24, 2024



Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of the Company’s performance, as it excludes gain on sale of assets, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and corporate depreciation. The Company considers segment operating income (loss) to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in the Company’s core businesses. This measure is used by the Company to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of the Company’s reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. The Company believes that segment operating income (loss) is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments and the Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income (loss) has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect the Company’s operating performance in future periods.

Income from discontinued operations was presented as a separate line item on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and six months ended March 31, 2023. To conform with the current fiscal year presentation, we reclassified amounts previously presented in Income from discontinued operations, which were not material, to Other within Other income (expense) on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023.

The following table reconciles operating income per the information above to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
        
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023 2023 2024 2023
Operating income (loss)
North America Solutions $ 147,130  $ 144,490  $ 182,149  $ 291,620  $ 327,446 
International Solutions 3,569  5,423  3,955  8,992  5,529 
Offshore Gulf of Mexico 78  3,052  6,687  3,130  13,433 
Other 2,785  (67) 6,823  2,718  11,500 
Eliminations (772) 334  (2,267) (438) 43 
Segment operating income $ 152,790  $ 153,232  $ 197,347  $ 306,022  $ 357,951 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment 7,461  7,494  11,574  14,955  27,298 
Other gain (loss) on sale of assets (2,431) 2,443  2,519  12  4,898 
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation (47,248) (39,701) (36,235) (86,949) (70,719)
Operating income $ 110,572  $ 123,468  $ 175,205  $ 234,040  $ 319,428 
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income 6,567  10,734  5,055  17,301  9,760 
Interest expense (4,261) (4,372) (4,239) (8,633) (8,594)
Gain (loss) on investment securities 3,747  (4,034) 39,752  (287) 24,661 
Other 400  (543) (604) (143) (546)
Total unallocated amounts 6,453  1,785  39,964  8,238  25,281 
Income before income taxes $ 117,025  $ 125,253  $ 215,169  $ 242,278  $ 344,709 


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SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION 
Unaudited
 


U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS
April 24, March 31, December 31, Q2FY24
2024 2024 2023 Average
U.S. Land Operations
Term Contract Rigs 86  96  89  95 
Spot Contract Rigs 64  56  62  60 
Total Contracted Rigs 150  152  151  155 
Idle or Other Rigs 82  81  82  78 
Total Marketable Fleet 232  233  233  233 
 


H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS
Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*)
(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 3/31/24)
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
Segment FY24 FY24 FY25 FY25 FY25 FY25 FY26
U.S. Land Operations 84.9  73.2  47.9  32.8  23.4  21.8  19.2 
International Land Operations 8.7  7.5  10.1  12.8  11.7  11.0  10.9 
Offshore Operations —  —  —  —  —  —  — 
Total 93.6  80.7  58.0  45.6  35.1  32.8  30.1 
(*) All of the above rig contracts have original terms equal to or in excess of six months and include provisions for early termination fees.
 


















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NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF SELECT ITEMS AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME(**)


Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands, except per share data) Pretax Tax Impact Net EPS
Net income (GAAP basis) $ 84,831  $ 0.84 
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments $ 3,777  $ 920  $ 2,857  $ 0.03 
(-) Research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition $ (3,840) $ (995) $ (2,845) $ (0.03)
Adjusted net income $ 84,819  $ 0.84 



Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands, except per share data) Pretax Tax Impact Net EPS
Net income (GAAP basis) $ 95,173  $ 0.94 
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments $ (4,102) $ (1,005) $ (3,097) $ (0.03)
Adjusted net income $ 98,270  $ 0.97 



(**)The Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future period results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside of the Company's core business operations.



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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF DIRECT MARGIN
Direct margin is considered a non-GAAP metric. We define "direct margin" as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements). Direct margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. Direct margin is not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures.
The following table reconciles direct margin to segment operating income (loss), which we believe is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP that is most directly comparable to direct margin.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands) North America Solutions International Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income $ 147,130  $ 3,569  $ 78 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization 97,573  2,418  1,941 
Research and development 13,006  —  — 
Selling, general and administrative expense 13,692  2,377  884 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP) $ 271,401  $ 8,364  $ 2,903 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
(in thousands) North America Solutions International Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income $ 144,490  $ 5,423  $ 3,052 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization 87,019  2,334  2,068 
Research and development 8,689  —  — 
Selling, general and administrative expense 15,876  2,476  832 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP) $ 256,074  $ 10,233  $ 5,952 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
(in thousands) North America Solutions International Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income $ 182,149  $ 3,955  $ 6,687 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization 89,070  1,652  1,904 
Research and development 8,738  —  — 
Selling, general and administrative expense 16,212  3,008  700 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP) $ 296,169  $ 8,615  $ 9,291 
Six Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands) North America Solutions International Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income (loss) $ 291,620  $ 8,992  $ 3,130 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization 184,592  4,752  4,009 
Research and development 21,695  —  — 
Selling, general and administrative expense 29,568  4,853  1,716 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP) $ 527,475  $ 18,597  $ 8,855 

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Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
(in thousands) North America Solutions International Solutions Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income $ 327,446  $ 5,529  $ 13,433 
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization 178,884  3,044  3,798 
Research and development 15,797  —  — 
Selling, general and administrative expense 30,402  5,717  1,533 
Asset impairment charges 3,948  8,149  — 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP) $ 556,477  $ 22,439  $ 18,764