UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of, April 2025
Commission File Number: 001-14534
Precision Drilling Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
800, 525 - 8 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 1G1
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F __ Form 40-F X
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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.
Dated: April 24, 2025 | PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION |
By: /s/Carey T Ford | |
Name: Carey T Ford | |
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 31.1
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, Kevin A. Neveu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Precision Drilling Corporation, certify the following:
1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the "interim filings") of Precision Drilling Corporation (the "issuer"), for the interim period ended March 31, 2025. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
4. | Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer's other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
(a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
(i) | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and |
(ii) | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuer's other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer's ICFR is the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) (1992) and the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT). |
5.2 | ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A. |
5.3 | Limitation on scope of design: N/A. |
6. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ended on March 31, 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR. |
Date: April 24, 2025
By: | /s/Kevin A Neveu | |
Name: Kevin A. Neveu Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.2
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, Carey T. Ford, Chief Financial Officer of Precision Drilling Corporation, certify the following:
1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the "interim filings") of Precision Drilling Corporation (the "issuer"), for the interim period ended March 31, 2025. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
4. | Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer's other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
(a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
(i) | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and |
(ii) | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuer's other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer's ICFR is the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) (1992) and the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT). |
5.2 | ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A. |
5.3 | Limitation on scope of design: N/A. |
6. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ended on March 31, 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR. |
Date: April 24, 2025
By: | /s/Carey T. Ford | |
Name: Carey T. Ford Title: Chief Financial Officer
|
Exhibit 99.1
PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION
First Quarter Report for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
This report contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this report. This report contains references to certain Financial Measures and Ratios, including Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, gain on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations, Net Capital Spending, Working Capital and Total Long-term Financial Liabilities. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. See “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this report.
Precision Drilling Corporation ("Precision" or the "Company") (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) announces 2025 first quarter results, confirms shareholder return targets, and lowers 2025 capital budget.
Financial Highlights
· | Revenue in the first quarter was $496 million compared to $528 million realized in the same period last year as strong drilling activity in Canada was offset by lower U.S. drilling activity. |
· | Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $137 million and included $3 million of restructuring costs and $3 million of share-based compensation expense. In 2024, first quarter Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $143 million and included share-based compensation expense of $23 million. |
· | First quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders was $35 million or $2.52 per share and comparable to $37 million or $2.53 per share in 2024. Precision has consistently delivered positive net earnings since mid-2022. |
· | Cash provided by operations during the quarter was $63 million, allowing the Company to repurchase $31 million of common shares and repay $17 million of debt. |
· | Capital expenditures were $60 million and the Company has lowered its 2025 capital budget to $200 million versus the $225 million previously announced. |
· | Precision remains committed to repaying at least $100 million of debt in 2025 and allocating 35% to 45% of free cash flow, before debt repayments, to share buybacks. |
Operational Highlights
· | Canada's activity averaged 74 drilling rigs in the first quarter and surpassed the 73 active rigs in the same period last year. |
· | Canadian revenue per utilization day was $35,601 and comparable to the $35,596 in the first quarter of 2024. |
· | U.S. activity averaged 30 drilling rigs compared to 38 in the same period last year. |
· | U.S. revenue per utilization day was US$33,157, which included US$1,263 per utilization day for idle but contracted rig revenue, versus US$32,867 in the first quarter of last year. |
· | Internationally, we had eight rigs active in the first quarter, consistent with the first quarter of 2024, and realized revenue of US$36 million compared to US$38 million in 2024. |
· | Service rig operating hours decreased 10% compared to the same quarter last year due to customer project deferrals and impacts of an earlier spring break up in Canada, plus lower U.S. activity. |
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”
SELECT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION
Financial Highlights
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||
Revenue | 496,331 | 527,788 | (6.0 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 137,497 | 143,149 | (3.9 | ) | ||||||||
Net earnings | 34,947 | 36,516 | (4.3 | ) | ||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders | 34,511 | 36,516 | (5.5 | ) | ||||||||
Cash provided by operations | 63,419 | 65,543 | (3.2 | ) | ||||||||
Funds provided by operations(1) | 109,842 | 117,765 | (6.7 | ) | ||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | 57,202 | 75,237 | (24.0 | ) | ||||||||
Capital spending by spend category(1) | ||||||||||||
Expansion and upgrade | 19,546 | 14,370 | 36.0 | |||||||||
Maintenance and infrastructure | 40,419 | 41,157 | (1.8 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds on sale | (3,765 | ) | (5,186 | ) | (27.4 | ) | ||||||
Net capital spending(1) | 56,200 | 50,341 | 11.6 | |||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders per share : | ||||||||||||
Basic | 2.52 | 2.53 | (0.4 | ) | ||||||||
Diluted | 2.20 | 2.53 | (13.0 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic | 13,683 | 14,407 | (5.0 | ) | ||||||||
Diluted | 14,287 | 14,410 | (0.9 | ) |
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
Operating Highlights
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||||||
Contract drilling rig fleet | 215 | 214 | 0.5 | |||||||||
Drilling rig utilization days: | ||||||||||||
Canada | 6,680 | 6,617 | 1.0 | |||||||||
U.S. | 2,691 | 3,453 | (22.1 | ) | ||||||||
International | 720 | 728 | (1.1 | ) | ||||||||
Revenue per utilization day: | ||||||||||||
Canada (Cdn$) | 35,601 | 35,596 | 0.0 | |||||||||
U.S. (US$) | 33,157 | 32,867 | 0.9 | |||||||||
International (US$) | 49,419 | 52,808 | (6.4 | ) | ||||||||
Operating costs per utilization day: | ||||||||||||
Canada (Cdn$) | 20,822 | 19,959 | 4.3 | |||||||||
U.S. (US$) | 23,568 | 21,719 | 8.5 | |||||||||
Service rig fleet | 153 | 183 | (16.4 | ) | ||||||||
Service rig operating hours | 66,986 | 74,505 | (10.1 | ) |
Drilling Activity
Average for the quarter ended 2024 | Average for the quarter ended 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | Mar. 31 | ||||||||||||||||
Average Precision active rig count(1): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 73 | 49 | 72 | 65 | 74 | |||||||||||||||
U.S. | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | |||||||||||||||
International | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
Total | 119 | 93 | 115 | 107 | 112 |
(1) | Average number of drilling rigs working or moving. |
Financial Position
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
Working capital(1) | (45,033 | ) | 162,592 | |||||
Cash | 28,245 | 73,771 | ||||||
Long-term debt | 567,824 | 812,469 | ||||||
Total long-term financial liabilities(1) | 632,369 | 888,173 | ||||||
Total assets | 2,915,984 | 2,956,315 | ||||||
Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity ratio (1) | 0.25 | 0.33 |
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
Summary for the three months ended March 31, 2025:
· | Revenue was $496 million compared to $528 million in the first quarter of 2024 as strong drilling activity in Canada was offset by lower U.S. drilling activity. |
· | Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $137 million from $143 million, primarily due to lower drilling activity in the U.S. and restructuring costs of $3 million that were partially offset by lower share-based compensation expense. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this report for additional information on share-based compensation. |
· | Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue was relatively stable at 28% compared to 27% in 2024. |
· | Net earnings attributable to shareholders was $35 million or $2.52 per share and comparable with $37 million or $2.53 per share for the same period last year. On a diluted basis, net earnings attributable to shareholders was $2.20 versus $2.53 in 2024. |
· | Cash provided by operations was $63 million, allowing the Company to repurchase 408,973 shares for $31 million, reduce debt by $17 million by repaying the outstanding balance on the Senior Credit Facility, and end the quarter with $28 million of cash and almost $550 million of available liquidity. |
· | In Canada, revenue per utilization day was $35,601, consistent with the first quarter of 2024. Canadian operating costs per utilization day increased 4% to $20,822, mainly due to wage increases and Super Single rig reactivations. First quarter revenue and operating costs per utilization day were consistent with the fourth quarter of 2024. |
· | In the U.S. revenue per utilization day, excluding idle but contracted rig revenue of US$1,263, was US$31,894 compared with US$32,867 in the first quarter of last year. First quarter revenue per utilization day, excluding idle but contracted rig revenue, increased by 4% from the fourth quarter of 2024. |
· | U.S. operating costs per utilization day increased 9% to US$23,568 compared to the same quarter last year due to higher mobilization costs, additional rig reactivations, and fixed costs being spread over fewer activity days. These same factors caused operating costs per utilization per day in the first quarter to rise 9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. |
· | Internationally, we realized revenue of US$36 million from eight active drilling rigs, which is similar to the US$38 million generated in the first quarter of 2024. |
· | Completion and Production Services revenue was $79 million, a decrease of $8 million from 2024, as service rig operating hours decreased 10% due to a number of customer project deferrals and an earlier spring break up in Canada, plus less activity in the U.S. Adjusted EBITDA was $18 million, representing 22% of revenue compared to 21% in the first quarter of 2024. |
· | General and administrative expenses were $30 million compared with $45 million in the first quarter of 2024 primarily due to lower share-based compensation expense. |
· | Capital expenditures increased slightly to $60 million versus $56 million in 2024 and by spend category included $40 million for the maintenance of existing assets, infrastructure, and intangible assets and $20 million for expansion and upgrades. Precision has lowered its 2025 capital budget to $200 million. |
STRATEGY
Precision’s vision is to be globally recognized as the High Performance, High Value provider of land drilling services. We work toward this vision by defining and measuring our results against strategic priorities that we establish at the beginning of every year.
Precision’s 2025 strategic priorities and the progress made during the first quarter are as follows:
1. | Maximize free cash flow through disciplined capital deployment and strict cost management. |
· | Generated cash from operations of $63 million, allowing the Company to reduce debt and buy back shares. |
· | Proactively reduced fixed cost structure to address market uncertainty and expect to realize approximately $10 million in annual savings. |
· | Reduced our 2025 capital budget to $200 million versus the $225 million previously announced. |
2. | Enhance shareholder returns through debt reduction and share repurchases. Plan to reduce debt by at least $100 million and allocate 35% to 45% of free cash flow before debt repayments for share repurchases. |
· | Returned $31 million of capital to shareholders by repurchasing 408,973 shares during the quarter. |
· | Reduced debt by $17 million and ended the quarter with almost $550 million of available liquidity. |
· | Remain committed to reducing debt by at least $100 million in 2025 and allocating 35% to 45% of free cash flow, before debt repayments, directly to shareholders. |
3. | Grow revenue in existing service lines through contracted upgrades, optimized pricing and utilization, and opportunistic consolidating tuck-in acquisitions. |
· | Increased Canadian rig utilization, averaging 74 active rigs for the first quarter versus 73 in 2024. |
· | Maintained strong pricing in Canada with revenue per utilization per day of $35,601, aligning with an average day rate of $35,596 in the first quarter of 2024. |
· | Invested $20 million in expansion and upgrade capital to enhance our drilling rigs. |
· | Current market conditions and commodity price volatility make acquisitions less likely in the near term. |
OUTLOOK
Near-term expectations for global energy demand growth have been tempered by several geopolitical events including OPEC+ easing of curtailments, trade policy uncertainty, and international conflicts. However, we believe the long-term fundamentals for energy demand are positive, driven by economic growth, increasing demand from emerging economies, and new energy sources of power demand.
In Canada, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which became operational in May of 2024, combined with the imminent startup of LNG Canada will provide significant tidewater access for Canadian crude oil and natural gas, supporting Canadian drilling activity. In the U.S., the next wave of LNG export terminals is expected to add approximately 13 bcf/d of export capacity over the next five years, supporting U.S. natural gas drilling activity beyond domestic demand growth and further supporting natural gas drilling.
Our Canadian drilling activity peaked at 82 rigs in the first quarter with our Super Triple and Super Single rigs nearly fully utilized. We expect the traditional spring breakup period this year to have a historically small impact on our activity, as strong demand for our growing fleet of pad-capable rigs should allow 45 to 48 rigs to continue operating during this period versus 43 last year. Despite trade and tariff uncertainty and oil prices falling to approximately US$60 per barrel, we have not experienced any meaningful changes in customer demand or their longer-term plans. Overall, we expect our Canadian drilling activity to be up for the first half of the year compared to the first six months of 2024.
In the U.S., we have modestly increased our activity levels from the fourth quarter, currently operating 34 rigs, primarily by capitalizing on the emerging opportunities in natural gas plays. With significant LNG export capacity expansion underway in the U.S., we believe our market positioning for these increasing LNG opportunities is constructive.
North American industry activity in the second half of this year will depend largely on customer realized cash flows and their capital allocation priorities. We believe industry capital discipline will remain a stabilizing market feature muting our customers’ short-term response to volatile commodity prices. However, global events and conflicts, including unexpected OPEC+ production increases, trade and tariff uncertainty, and geopolitical conflicts have the potential to impact global economic growth and access to commodity supplies, creating a range of commodity price scenarios which are difficult to predict.
Internationally, we have eight rigs on term contracts, five in Kuwait and three in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The majority of these rigs are under five-year term contracts that extend into 2027 and 2028, providing predictable cash flow for the next few years. In May and for the remainder of the year, we expect seven active rigs compared to eight for the first four months of the year but with no material impact on our 2025 cash flow. We continue to look for opportunities to leverage our international expertise.
As the premier well service provider in Canada, the outlook for this business remains strong, driven by increased takeaway capacity from Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and LNG Canada, and increased regulatory spending requirements for abandonment work. With continued labour constraints, we expect firm pricing into the foreseeable future.
Contracts
The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs under term contract by quarter as at April 23, 2025. For those quarters ending after March 31, 2025, this chart represents the minimum number of term contracts from which we will earn revenue. We expect the actual number of contracted rigs to vary in future periods as we sign additional term contracts.
As at April 23, 2025 | Average for the quarter ended 2024 | Average | Average for the quarter ended 2025 | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | 2024 | Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average rigs under term contract: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 52 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 44 | 41 | 36 | 29 | 38 |
Seasonality
In Canada, because of the seasonal nature of well site access, term contracted rigs normally generate 250 utilization days, with some pad drilling rigs trending toward 350 days. Accordingly, our anticipated Canadian rigs under term contract may fluctuate as customers complete their commitments earlier than projected. In most regions in the U.S. and internationally, term contracts normally generate 365 utilization days per year. In accordance with the seasonality of our business and varying levels of rig count, we generally experience builds of working capital in the first and third quarters and releases of working capital in the second and fourth quarters.
Capital Spending and Free Cash Flow Allocation
Capital spending in 2025 is expected to be $200 million, a decrease of $25 million from our previously announced estimate. Capital spending by spend category is expected to include $158 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangibles and $42 million for expansion and upgrades. We expect to spend $178 million in the Contract Drilling Services segment, $19 million in the Completion and Production Services segment and $3 million in the Corporate segment. At March 31, 2025, Precision had capital commitments of $127 million with payments expected through 2027. We remain committed to our debt reduction plans and in 2025 expect to reduce debt by at least $100 million and allocate 35% to 45% of free cash flow before debt repayments for share repurchases, while remaining committed to achieving a sustained Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio(1) of below 1.0 times.
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
Commodity Prices
First quarter average West Texas Intermediate decreased 7% while Western Canadian Select increased 2% as compared with the same period last year. The average Henry Hub natural gas price increased 85% while AECO declined 3%.
For the three months ended March 31, |
Year ended December 31, |
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2025 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Average oil and natural gas prices | ||||||||||||
Oil | ||||||||||||
West Texas Intermediate (per barrel) (US$) | 71.42 | 76.97 | 75.73 | |||||||||
Western Canadian Select (per barrel) (US$) | 58.80 | 57.70 | 61.24 | |||||||||
Natural gas | ||||||||||||
United States | ||||||||||||
Henry Hub (per MMBtu) (US$) | 3.87 | 2.09 | 2.41 | |||||||||
Canada | ||||||||||||
AECO (per MMBtu) (CDN$) | 2.12 | 2.19 | 1.39 |
SEGMENTED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Precision’s operations are reported in two segments: Contract Drilling Services, which includes our drilling rig, oilfield supply and manufacturing divisions; and Completion and Production Services, which includes our service rig, rental and camp and catering divisions.
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||
Contract Drilling Services | 419,457 | 443,367 | (5.4 | ) | ||||||||
Completion and Production Services | 79,330 | 87,087 | (8.9 | ) | ||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations | (2,456 | ) | (2,666 | ) | (7.9 | ) | ||||||
496,331 | 527,788 | (6.0 | ) | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA:(1) | ||||||||||||
Contract Drilling Services | 136,016 | 153,673 | (11.5 | ) | ||||||||
Completion and Production Services | 17,546 | 18,605 | (5.7 | ) | ||||||||
Corporate and Other | (16,065 | ) | (29,129 | ) | (44.8 | ) | ||||||
137,497 | 143,149 | (3.9 | ) | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 75,036 | 78,213 | (4.1 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on asset disposals | (2,872 | ) | (3,237 | ) | (11.3 | ) | ||||||
Foreign exchange | 367 | 394 | (6.9 | ) | ||||||||
Finance charges | 15,760 | 18,369 | (14.2 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on investments and other assets | (49 | ) | (228 | ) | (78.5 | ) | ||||||
Net earnings before income tax | 49,255 | 49,638 | (0.8 | ) | ||||||||
Income taxes | 14,308 | 13,122 | 9.0 | |||||||||
Net earnings | 34,947 | 36,516 | (4.3 | ) | ||||||||
Non-controlling interest | 436 | — | 100.0 | |||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders | 34,511 | 36,516 | (5.5 | ) |
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||
Revenue | 419,457 | 443,367 | (5.4 | ) | ||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||
Operating | 272,412 | 276,692 | (1.5 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative | 11,029 | 13,002 | (15.2 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 136,016 | 153,673 | (11.5 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | 32.4 | % | 34.7 | % |
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
Canadian onshore drilling statistics:(1) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||
Precision | Industry(2) | Precision | Industry(2) | |||||||||||||
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended: | ||||||||||||||||
March 31 | 74 | 214 | 73 | 208 |
(1) | Canadian operations only. |
(2) | Baker Hughes rig counts. |
United States onshore drilling statistics:(1) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||
Precision | Industry(2) | Precision | Industry(2) | |||||||||||||
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended: | ||||||||||||||||
March 31 | 30 | 572 | 38 | 602 |
(1) | United States lower 48 operations only. |
(2) | Baker Hughes rig counts. |
Revenue from Contract Drilling Services fell 5% to $419 million, mainly due to lower U.S. activity. In comparison to the same quarter last year, U.S. drilling rig utilization days (drilling days plus move days) decreased 22% to 2,691 days. This was in part offset by US$3 million in revenue from idle but contracted rigs in the U.S. compared to nil last year.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 12% to $136 million and was affected by higher operating costs per utilization day in both the U.S. and Canada and $2 million of restructuring costs. In the U.S. operating costs increased 9% to US$23,568 due to higher mobilization costs, two additional rig reactivations, and fixed costs being spread over fewer activity days. In Canada, operating costs per utilization day increased 4% to $20,822, mainly due to wage increases and Super Single rig reactivations.
In Canada, 33% of our utilization days were generated from rigs under term contract in first quarter of 2025 and 2024. In the U.S., 55% of utilization days were generated from rigs under term contract similar to the 56% in 2024.
Our general and administrative expenses decreased $2 million as compared with 2024 primarily as a result of lower share-based compensation.
SEGMENT REVIEW OF COMPLETION AND PRODUCTION SERVICES
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||
Revenue | 79,330 | 87,087 | (8.9 | ) | ||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||
Operating | 59,112 | 65,480 | (9.7 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative | 2,672 | 3,002 | (11.0 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 17,546 | 18,605 | (5.7 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | 22.1 | % | 21.4 | % | ||||||||
Well servicing statistics: | ||||||||||||
Number of service rigs (end of period) | 153 | 183 | (16.4 | ) | ||||||||
Service rig operating hours | 66,986 | 74,505 | (10.1 | ) |
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
Completion and Production Services revenue was $79 million, a decrease of $8 million from 2024 as well service rig operating hours decreased 10% due to a number of customer project deferrals and an earlier spring break up in Canada, plus lower U.S activity as we began to consolidate our U.S. operations into our Canadian well service business. Completion and Production Services generated 2% of its revenue from U.S. operations, compared with 5% in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was $18 million, representing 22% of revenue compared to 21% in the first quarter of 2024.
SEGMENT REVIEW OF CORPORATE AND OTHER
Our Corporate and Other segment provides support functions to our operating segments. The Corporate and Other segment had negative Adjusted EBITDA of $16 million as compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of $29 million in 2024. Our improved current quarter Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by lower share-based compensation expense.
OTHER ITEMS
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans
We have several cash and equity-settled share-based incentive plans for non-management directors, officers, and other eligible employees. Our accounting policies for each share-based incentive plan can be found in our 2024 Annual Report.
A summary of expense amounts under these plans during the reporting periods are as follows:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Cash settled share-based incentive plans | 403 | 21,759 | ||||||
Equity settled share-based incentive plans | 2,427 | 875 | ||||||
Total share-based incentive compensation plan expense | 2,830 | 22,634 | ||||||
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Operating | 1,128 | 5,252 | ||||||
General and Administrative | 1,702 | 17,382 | ||||||
2,830 | 22,634 |
Cash settled share-based compensation expense for the quarter was $0.4 million as compared with $22 million in 2024. The lower expense in 2025 was primarily due to our lower share price performance as compared with 2024.
During the first quarters of 2024 and 2025, we issued Executive Restricted Share Units (Executive RSUs) to certain senior executives. Accordingly, our equity-settled share-based compensation expense for the quarter was $2 million as compared with $1 million in 2024.
As at March 31, 2025, the majority of our share-based compensation plans were classified as cash-settled and will be impacted by changes in our share price. Although accounted for as cash-settled, Precision retains the ability to settle certain vested units in common shares at its discretion.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The oilfield services business is inherently cyclical in nature. To manage this, we focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet in order to have the financial flexibility to manage our growth and cash flow regardless of where we are in the business cycle. We maintain a variable operating cost structure so we can be responsive to changes in demand.
Our maintenance capital expenditures are tightly governed and highly responsive to activity levels with additional cost savings leverage provided through our internal manufacturing and supply divisions. Term contracts on expansion capital provide more certainty of future revenues and return on our capital investments.
Liquidity
Amount | Availability | Used for | Maturity | |||
Senior Credit Facility (secured) | ||||||
US$375 million (extendible, revolving term credit facility with US$375 million accordion feature) |
Nil drawn and US$51 million in outstanding letters of credit | General corporate purposes | June 28, 2027 | |||
Operating facilities (secured) | ||||||
$40 million | Undrawn, except $9 million in outstanding letters of credit |
Letters of credit and general corporate purposes |
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US$15 million | Undrawn | Short-term working capital requirements |
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Demand letter of credit facility (secured) | ||||||
US$40 million | Undrawn, except US$30 million in outstanding letters of credit |
Letters of credit | ||||
Unsecured senior notes (unsecured) | ||||||
US$160 million – 7.125% | Fully drawn | Debt redemption and repurchases | January 15, 2026 | |||
US$400 million – 6.875% | Fully drawn | Debt redemption and repurchases | January 15, 2029 |
In the first quarter of 2025, we reduced debt by $17 million comprised of a US$12 million repayment on our Senior Credit Facility. As at March 31, 2025, we had $806 million outstanding under our Senior Credit Facility and unsecured senior notes as compared with $822 million at December 31, 2024. The current blended cash interest cost of our debt is approximately 6.9%.
Senior Credit Facility
Our Senior Credit Facility requires that we comply with certain covenants including a leverage ratio of consolidated senior debt to consolidated Covenant EBITDA of less than 2.5:1. For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio, consolidated senior debt only includes secured indebtedness. The Senior Credit Facility limits the redemption and repurchase of junior debt subject to a pro forma senior net leverage covenant test of less than or equal to 1.75:1.
The Senior Credit Facility matures on June 28, 2027. The Senior Credit Facility contains a springing maturity date provision such that if any specified unsecured debt, including our 2026 unsecured senior notes, remains outstanding 90 days prior to their maturity date, then the Senior Credit Facility shall mature. We intend to use available operating cash flows and/or proceeds from the Senior Credit Facility to redeem the 2026 unsecured senior notes prior to the springing maturity date of October 14, 2025.
Unsecured Senior Notes
The unsecured senior notes require that we comply with certain restrictive and financial covenants, including an incurrence based consolidated interest coverage ratio test of consolidated cash flow, as defined in the senior note agreements, to consolidated interest expense of greater than 2.0:1 for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters. In the event our consolidated interest coverage ratio is less than 2.0:1 for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters, the unsecured senior notes restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness.
As at March 31, 2025, the 2026 unsecured senior notes were reclassified from long-term to current, as they are due on January 15, 2026. For further information, please see the unsecured senior note indentures which are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.
Covenants
As at March 31, 2025, we were in compliance with the covenants of our Senior Credit Facility.
Covenant | At March 31, 2025 | ||||||
Senior Credit Facility | |||||||
Consolidated senior debt to consolidated covenant EBITDA(1) | < 2.50 | 0.01 | |||||
Consolidated covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense | > 2.50 | 7.92 |
(1) | For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio consolidated senior debt only includes secured indebtedness. |
Impact of foreign exchange rates
The following table summarizes the average and closing Canada-U.S. foreign exchanges rates.
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2025 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Canada-U.S. foreign exchange rates | ||||||||||||
Average | 1.44 | 1.35 | — | |||||||||
Closing | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
Hedge of investments in foreign operations
We utilize foreign currency long-term debt to hedge our exposure to changes in the carrying value of our net investment in certain foreign operations as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates.
We have designated our U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt as a net investment hedge in our U.S. operations and other foreign operations that have a U.S. dollar functional currency. To be accounted for as a hedge, the foreign currency denominated long-term debt must be designated and documented as such and must be effective at inception and on an ongoing basis. We recognize the effective amount of this hedge (net of tax) in other comprehensive income. We recognize ineffective amounts (if any) in net earnings.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
Quarters ended | June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | March 31 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | 429,214 | 477,155 | 468,171 | 496,331 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 115,121 | 142,425 | 120,526 | 137,497 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | 20,701 | 39,183 | 14,930 | 34,947 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders | 20,701 | 39,183 | 14,795 | 34,511 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders per basic share | 1.44 | 2.77 | 1.06 | 2.52 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders per diluted share | 1.44 | 2.31 | 1.06 | 2.20 | ||||||||||||
Funds provided by operations(1) | 111,750 | 113,322 | 120,535 | 109,842 | ||||||||||||
Cash provided by operations | 174,075 | 79,674 | 162,791 | 63,419 |
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||
Quarters ended | June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | March 31 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | 425,622 | 446,754 | 506,871 | 527,788 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 142,093 | 114,575 | 151,231 | 143,149 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | 26,900 | 19,792 | 146,722 | 36,516 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders | 26,900 | 19,792 | 146,722 | 36,516 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders per basic share | 1.97 | 1.45 | 10.42 | 2.53 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders per diluted share | 1.63 | 1.45 | 9.81 | 2.53 | ||||||||||||
Funds provided by operations(1) | 136,959 | 91,608 | 145,189 | 117,765 | ||||||||||||
Cash provided by operations | 213,460 | 88,500 | 170,255 | 65,543 |
(1) | See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.” |
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
Because of the nature of our business, we are required to make judgements and estimates in preparing our Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements that could materially affect the amounts recognized. Our judgements and estimates are based on our past experiences and assumptions we believe are reasonable in the circumstances. The critical judgements and estimates used in preparing the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are described in our 2024 Annual Report.
EVALUATION OF CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Based on their evaluation as at December 31, 2024, Precision’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in reports that are filed or submitted to Canadian and U.S. securities authorities is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Canadian and U.S. securities laws. In addition, as at March 31, 2025, there were no changes in the internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. Management will continue to periodically evaluate the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and will make any modifications from time to time as deemed necessary.
Based on their inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements, and even those controls determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS
Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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We reference certain additional Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Non-GAAP) measures that are not defined terms under IFRS Accounting Standards to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | ||
Adjusted EBITDA |
We believe Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, gain on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings and our reportable operating segment disclosures, is a useful measure because it gives an indication of the results from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges.
The most directly comparable financial measure is net earnings. |
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA by segment: | ||||||||
Contract Drilling Services | 136,016 | 153,673 | ||||||
Completion and Production Services | 17,546 | 18,605 | ||||||
Corporate and Other | (16,065 | ) | (29,129 | ) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 137,497 | 143,149 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 75,036 | 78,213 | ||||||
Gain on asset disposals | (2,872 | ) | (3,237 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange | 367 | 394 | ||||||
Finance charges | 15,760 | 18,369 | ||||||
Gain on investments and other assets | (49 | ) | (228 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | 14,308 | 13,122 | ||||||
Net earnings | 34,947 | 36,516 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | 436 | — | ||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders | 34,511 | 36,516 |
Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations |
We believe funds provided by (used in) operations, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, is a useful measure because it provides an indication of the funds our principal business activities generate prior to consideration of working capital changes, which is primarily made up of highly liquid balances.
The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) operations.
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Net Capital Spending |
We believe net capital spending is a useful measure as it provides an indication of our primary investment activities.
The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) investing activities.
Net capital spending is calculated as follows: |
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(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Capital spending by spend category | ||||||||
Expansion and upgrade | 19,546 | 14,370 | ||||||
Maintenance, infrastructure and intangibles | 40,419 | 41,157 | ||||||
59,965 | 55,527 | |||||||
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | (3,765 | ) | (5,186 | ) | ||||
Net capital spending | 56,200 | 50,341 | ||||||
Purchase of investments and other assets | 11 | — | ||||||
Receipt of finance lease payments | (208 | ) | (191 | ) | ||||
Changes in non-cash working capital balances | 1,199 | 25,087 | ||||||
Cash used in investing activities | 57,202 | 75,237 |
Working Capital |
We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Working capital is calculated as follows: |
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Current assets | 481,111 | 501,284 | ||||||
Current liabilities | (526,144 | ) | (338,692 | ) | ||||
Working capital | (45,033 | ) | 162,592 |
Total Long-term Financial Liabilities |
We define total long-term financial liabilities as total non-current liabilities less deferred tax liabilities, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Total long-term financial liabilities is calculated as follows: |
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 688,940 | 935,624 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | (56,571 | ) | (47,451 | ) | ||||
Total long-term financial liabilities | 632,369 | 888,173 |
Non-GAAP Ratios |
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We reference certain additional Non-GAAP ratios that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
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Adjusted EBITDA % of Revenue |
We believe Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated revenue, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings, provides an indication of our profitability from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges.
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Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity |
We believe that long-term debt (as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to long-term debt plus equity (total equity as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) provides an indication of our debt leverage. For the period ended March 31, 2025 long-term debt includes long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt as reported in our Consolidated Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
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Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA |
We believe that the Net Debt (long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt less cash, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio provides an indication of the number of years it would take for us to repay our debt obligations. For the period ended March 31, 2025 long-term debt includes long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt as reported in our Consolidated Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
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Supplementary Financial Measures
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We reference certain supplementary financial measures that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
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Capital Spending by Spend Category | We provide additional disclosure to better depict the nature of our capital spending. Our capital spending is categorized as expansion and upgrade, maintenance and infrastructure, or intangibles. |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report, including statements that contain words such as "could", "should", "can", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "expect", "believe", "will", "may", "continue", "project", "potential" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking information and statements").
In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
· | our strategic priorities for 2025; |
· | our capital expenditures, free cash flow allocation and debt reduction plans for 2025 and beyond; |
· | anticipated activity levels, demand for our drilling rigs, day rates and daily operating margins in 2025; |
· | the average number of term contracts in place for 2025; |
· | customer adoption of AlphaTM technologies and EverGreenTM suite of environmental solutions; |
· | potential commercial opportunities and rig contract renewals; and |
· | our future debt reduction plans. |
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things:
· | our ability to react to customer spending plans as a result of changes in oil and natural gas prices; |
· | the status of current negotiations with our customers and vendors; |
· | customer focus on safety performance; |
· | existing term contracts are neither renewed nor terminated prematurely; |
· | our ability to deliver rigs to customers on a timely basis; |
· | the impact of an increase/decrease in capital spending; and |
· | the general stability of the economic and political environments in the jurisdictions where we operate. |
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
· | volatility in the price and demand for oil and natural gas; |
· | fluctuations in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities; |
· | fluctuations in the demand for contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services; |
· | our customers’ inability to obtain adequate credit or financing to support their drilling and production activity; |
· | changes in drilling and well servicing technology, which could reduce demand for certain rigs or put us at a competitive advantage; |
· | shortages, delays and interruptions in the delivery of equipment supplies and other key inputs; |
· | liquidity of the capital markets to fund customer drilling programs; |
· | availability of cash flow, debt and equity sources to fund our capital and operating requirements, as needed; |
· | the impact of weather and seasonal conditions on operations and facilities; |
· | the impact of tariffs and trade disputes; |
· | competitive operating risks inherent in contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services; |
· | ability to improve our rig technology to improve drilling efficiency; |
· | general economic, market or business conditions; |
· | the availability of qualified personnel and management; |
· | a decline in our safety performance which could result in lower demand for our services; |
· | changes in laws or regulations, including changes in environmental laws and regulations such as increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing or restrictions on the burning of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, which could have an adverse impact on the demand for oil and natural gas; |
· | terrorism, social, civil and political unrest in the foreign jurisdictions where we operate; |
· | fluctuations in foreign exchange, interest rates and tax rates; and |
· | other unforeseen conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by Precision and Precision’s ability to respond to such conditions. |
Readers are cautioned that the forgoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this report are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Exhibit 99.2
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 28,245 | $ | 73,771 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 397,684 | 378,712 | ||||||
Inventory | 49,176 | 43,300 | ||||||
Assets held for sale | 6,006 | 5,501 | ||||||
Total current assets | 481,111 | 501,284 | ||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 2,437 | 6,559 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 2,342,482 | 2,356,173 | ||||||
Intangibles | 13,537 | 12,997 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets | 63,223 | 66,032 | ||||||
Finance lease receivables | 4,670 | 4,806 | ||||||
Investments and other assets | 8,524 | 8,464 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | 2,434,873 | 2,455,031 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,915,984 | $ | 2,956,315 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 271,696 | $ | 314,355 | ||||
Income taxes payable | 4,526 | 3,778 | ||||||
Current portion of lease obligations | 19,703 | 20,559 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 5) | 230,219 | - | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 526,144 | 338,692 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation (Note 7) | 5,391 | 13,666 | ||||||
Provisions and other | 7,478 | 7,472 | ||||||
Lease obligations | 51,676 | 54,566 | ||||||
Long-term debt (Note 5) | 567,824 | 812,469 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 56,571 | 47,451 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 688,940 | 935,624 | ||||||
Equity: | ||||||||
Shareholders’ capital (Note 8) | 2,287,422 | 2,301,729 | ||||||
Contributed surplus | 77,011 | 77,557 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 197,827 | 199,020 | ||||||
Deficit | (866,323 | ) | (900,834 | ) | ||||
Total equity attributable to shareholders | 1,695,937 | 1,677,472 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest | 4,963 | 4,527 | ||||||
Total equity | 1,700,900 | 1,681,999 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,915,984 | $ | 2,956,315 |
See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Revenue (Note 3) | $ | 496,331 | $ | 527,788 | ||||
Expenses: | ||||||||
Operating | 329,068 | 339,506 | ||||||
General and administrative | 29,766 | 45,133 | ||||||
Earnings before income taxes, gain on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization |
137,497 | 143,149 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 75,036 | 78,213 | ||||||
Gain on asset disposals | (2,872 | ) | (3,237 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange | 367 | 394 | ||||||
Finance charges (Note 6) | 15,760 | 18,369 | ||||||
Gain on investments and other assets | (49 | ) | (228 | ) | ||||
Earnings before income taxes | 49,255 | 49,638 | ||||||
Income taxes: | ||||||||
Current | 1,106 | 1,017 | ||||||
Deferred | 13,202 | 12,105 | ||||||
14,308 | 13,122 | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 34,947 | $ | 36,516 | ||||
Attributable to: | ||||||||
Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation | $ | 34,511 | $ | 36,516 | ||||
Non-controlling interests | $ | 436 | $ | - | ||||
Net earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation: (Note 9) |
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Basic | $ | 2.52 | $ | 2.53 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 2.20 | $ | 2.53 |
See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Net earnings | $ | 34,947 | $ | 36,516 | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency |
(658 | ) | 32,253 | |||||
Foreign exchange loss on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt |
(535 | ) | (20,159 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 33,754 | $ | 48,610 | ||||
Attributable to: | ||||||||
Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation | $ | 33,318 | $ | 48,610 | ||||
Non-controlling interests | $ | 436 | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 34,947 | $ | 36,516 | ||||
Adjustments for: | ||||||||
Long-term compensation plans | 3,016 | 7,451 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 75,036 | 78,213 | ||||||
Gain on asset disposals | (2,872 | ) | (3,237 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange | (783 | ) | 728 | |||||
Finance charges | 15,760 | 18,369 | ||||||
Income taxes | 14,308 | 13,122 | ||||||
Gain on investments and other assets | (49 | ) | (228 | ) | ||||
Income taxes paid | (321 | ) | (234 | ) | ||||
Interest paid | (29,637 | ) | (33,430 | ) | ||||
Interest received | 437 | 495 | ||||||
Funds provided by operations | 109,842 | 117,765 | ||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital balances | (46,423 | ) | (52,222 | ) | ||||
Cash provided by operations | 63,419 | 65,543 | ||||||
Investments: | ||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (59,965 | ) | (55,527 | ) | ||||
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | 3,765 | 5,186 | ||||||
Purchase of investments and other assets | (11 | ) | - | |||||
Receipt of finance lease payments | 208 | 191 | ||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital balances | (1,199 | ) | (25,087 | ) | ||||
Cash used in investing activities | (57,202 | ) | (75,237 | ) | ||||
Financing: | ||||||||
Repayment of long-term debt | (17,110 | ) | (716 | ) | ||||
Repurchase of share capital (Note 8) | (30,766 | ) | (10,081 | ) | ||||
Lease payments | (3,587 | ) | (3,200 | ) | ||||
Cash used in financing activities | (51,463 | ) | (13,997 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (280 | ) | 457 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash | (45,526 | ) | (23,234 | ) | ||||
Cash, beginning of period | 73,771 | 54,182 | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 28,245 | $ | 30,948 |
See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Shareholders’ Capital |
Contributed Surplus |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Deficit | Total | Non- controlling interest |
Total Equity |
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Balance at January 1, 2025 | $ | 2,301,729 | $ | 77,557 | $ | 199,020 | $ | (900,834 | ) | $ | 1,677,472 | $ | 4,527 | $ | 1,681,999 | |||||||||||||
Net earnings for the period | - | - | - | 34,511 | 34,511 | 436 | 34,947 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the period |
- | - | (1,193 | ) | - | (1,193 | ) | - | (1,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of Executive Performance and Restricted Share Units |
11,651 | (2,790 | ) | - | - | 8,861 | - | 8,861 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share repurchases (Note 8) | (26,141 | ) | - | - | - | (26,141 | ) | - | (26,141 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Redemption of non-management directors share units |
183 | (183 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
- | 2,427 | - | - | 2,427 | - | 2,427 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2025 | $ | 2,287,422 | $ | 77,011 | $ | 197,827 | $ | (866,323 | ) | $ | 1,695,937 | $ | 4,963 | $ | 1,700,900 |
Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Shareholders’ Capital |
Contributed Surplus |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Deficit | Total | Non- controlling interest |
Total Equity |
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Balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | 2,365,129 | $ | 75,086 | $ | 147,476 | $ | (1,012,029 | ) | $ | 1,575,662 | $ | - | $ | 1,575,662 | |||||||||||||
Net earnings for the period | - | - | - | 36,516 | 36,516 | - | 36,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the period |
- | - | 12,094 | - | 12,094 | - | 12,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of Executive Performance and Restricted Share Units |
21,846 | (1,479 | ) | - | - | 20,367 | - | 20,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share repurchases | (10,081 | ) | - | - | - | (10,081 | ) | - | (10,081 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
- | 875 | - | - | 875 | - | 875 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | $ | 2,376,894 | $ | 74,482 | $ | 159,570 | $ | (975,513 | ) | $ | 1,635,433 | $ | - | $ | 1,635,433 |
See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Tabular amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars except share numbers and per share amounts)
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision or the Corporation) is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada and is a provider of contract drilling and completion and production services primarily to oil and natural gas and geothermal exploration and production companies in Canada, the United States and certain international locations.
NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
(a) Statement of Compliance
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards 34, Interim Financial Reporting, using accounting policies consistent with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial statements of the Corporation as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were prepared using accounting policies and methods of their application are consistent with those used in the preparation of the Corporation’s consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on April 23, 2025.
(b) Use of Estimates and Judgements
The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingencies. These estimates and judgements are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimation of anticipated future events involves uncertainty and, consequently, the estimates used in preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements may change as future events unfold, more experience is acquired, or the Corporation’s operating environment changes.
Significant estimates and judgements used in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements remained unchanged from those disclosed in the Corporation’s consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The impacts of geopolitical events, such as the imposed tariffs between Canada and the U.S., regional conflicts, especially in oil producing areas, can materially impact energy markets, interest and inflation rates, and supply chains, resulting in higher levels of volatility and uncertainty. Management has, to the extent reasonable, incorporated known facts and circumstances into the estimates made, however, actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
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NOTE 3. REVENUE
(a) | Disaggregation of revenue |
The following table includes a reconciliation of disaggregated revenue by reportable segment. Revenue has been disaggregated by primary geographical market and type of service provided.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Contract Drilling Services |
Completion and Production Services |
Corporate and Other |
Inter- Segment Eliminations |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Canada | $ | 240,437 | $ | 77,681 | $ | - | $ | (2,456 | ) | $ | 315,662 | |||||||||
United States | 127,933 | 1,649 | - | - | 129,582 | |||||||||||||||
International | 51,087 | - | - | - | 51,087 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 419,457 | $ | 79,330 | $ | - | $ | (2,456 | ) | $ | 496,331 | ||||||||||
Day rate/hourly services | $ | 411,935 | $ | 79,330 | $ | - | $ | (628 | ) | $ | 490,637 | |||||||||
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted | 4,896 | - | - | - | 4,896 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 2,626 | - | - | (1,828 | ) | 798 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 419,457 | $ | 79,330 | $ | - | $ | (2,456 | ) | $ | 496,331 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | Contract Drilling Services |
Completion and Production Services |
Corporate and Other |
Inter- Segment Eliminations |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Canada | $ | 238,577 | $ | 82,946 | $ | - | $ | (2,666 | ) | $ | 318,857 | |||||||||
United States | 152,943 | 4,141 | - | - | 157,084 | |||||||||||||||
International | 51,847 | - | - | - | 51,847 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 443,367 | $ | 87,087 | $ | - | $ | (2,666 | ) | $ | 527,788 | ||||||||||
Day rate/hourly services | $ | 440,334 | $ | 87,087 | $ | - | $ | (177 | ) | $ | 527,244 | |||||||||
Other | 3,033 | - | - | (2,489 | ) | 544 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 443,367 | $ | 87,087 | $ | - | $ | (2,666 | ) | $ | 527,788 |
(b) | Seasonality |
Precision has operations that are carried on in Canada which represent approximately 64% (2024 – 60%) of consolidated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 42% (2024 – 42%) of consolidated total assets as at March 31, 2025. The ability to move heavy equipment in Canadian oil and natural gas fields is dependent on weather conditions. As warm weather returns in the spring, the winter's frost comes out of the ground rendering many secondary roads incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment until they have thoroughly dried out. The duration of this “spring break-up” has a direct impact on Precision’s activity levels. In addition, many exploration and production areas in northern Canada are accessible only in winter months when the ground is frozen hard enough to support equipment. The timing of freeze up and spring break-up affects the ability to move equipment in and out of these areas. As a result, late March through May is traditionally Precision’s slowest time in this region.
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NOTE 4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Corporation has two reportable operating segments; Contract Drilling Services and Completion and Production Services. Contract Drilling Services includes drilling rigs, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and manufacture, sale and repair of drilling equipment. Completion and Production Services includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rental and camp and catering services. The Corporation provides services primarily in Canada, the United States and certain international locations.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Contract Drilling Services |
Completion and Production Services |
Corporate and Other |
Inter- Segment Eliminations |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 419,457 | $ | 79,330 | $ | - | $ | (2,456 | ) | $ | 496,331 | |||||||||
Earnings before income taxes, gain on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization |
136,016 | 17,546 | (16,065 | ) | - | 137,497 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 67,021 | 5,565 | 2,450 | - | 75,036 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on asset disposals | (1,289 | ) | (1,583 | ) | - | - | (2,872 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | 155 | 34 | 178 | - | 367 | |||||||||||||||
Finance charges | 100 | 101 | 15,559 | - | 15,760 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on investments and other assets | - | - | (49 | ) | - | (49 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income taxes | (5,359 | ) | (159 | ) | 19,826 | - | 14,308 | |||||||||||||
Net earnings for reportable segments | 75,388 | 13,588 | (54,029 | ) | - | 34,947 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | 2,534,573 | 247,807 | 133,604 | - | 2,915,984 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 56,863 | 2,986 | 116 | - | 59,965 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | Contract Drilling Services |
Completion and Production Services |
Corporate and Other |
Inter- Segment Eliminations |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 443,367 | $ | 87,087 | $ | - | $ | (2,666 | ) | $ | 527,788 | |||||||||
Earnings before income taxes, gain on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization |
153,673 | 18,605 | (29,129 | ) | - | 143,149 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 69,052 | 6,820 | 2,341 | - | 78,213 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on asset disposals | (2,667 | ) | (542 | ) | (28 | ) | - | (3,237 | ) | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange | 98 | 3 | 293 | - | 394 | |||||||||||||||
Finance charges | 511 | 103 | 17,755 | - | 18,369 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on investments and other assets | - | - | (228 | ) | - | (228 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income taxes | (10,471 | ) | 483 | 23,110 | - | 13,122 | ||||||||||||||
Net earnings for reportable segments | 97,150 | 11,738 | (72,372 | ) | - | 36,516 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | 2,557,443 | 262,734 | 176,949 | - | 2,997,126 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 52,385 | 2,920 | 222 | - | 55,527 |
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NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT
U.S. Denominated Facilities | Translated U.S. Facilities | |||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | ||||||||||||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes: | ||||||||||||||||
7.125% senior notes due 2026 | US$ | 160,000 | US$ | - | $ | 230,219 | $ | - | ||||||||
US$ | 160,000 | US$ | - | $ | 230,219 | $ | - | |||||||||
Long-Term Debt | ||||||||||||||||
Senior Credit Facility | US$ | - | US$ | 12,000 | $ | - | $ | 17,252 | ||||||||
Unsecured Senior Notes: | ||||||||||||||||
7.125% senior notes due 2026 | - | 160,000 | - | 230,026 | ||||||||||||
6.875% senior notes due 2029 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 575,548 | 575,064 | ||||||||||||
US$ | 400,000 | US$ | 572,000 | 575,548 | 822,342 | |||||||||||
Less net unamortized debt issue costs and original issue discount |
(7,724 | ) | (9,873 | ) | ||||||||||||
$ | 567,824 | $ | 812,469 |
Senior Credit Facility | Unsecured Senior Notes | Debt Issue Costs and Original Issue Discount | Total | |||||||||||||
Current | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Long-term | 17,252 | 805,090 | (9,873 | ) | 812,469 | |||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | 17,252 | 805,090 | (9,873 | ) | 812,469 | |||||||||||
Changes from financing cash flows: | ||||||||||||||||
Repayment of Senior Credit Facility | (17,110 | ) | - | - | (17,110 | ) | ||||||||||
142 | 805,090 | (9,873 | ) | 795,359 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of debt issue costs | - | - | 555 | 555 | ||||||||||||
Reclassification of loan commitment fees | - | - | 1,594 | 1,594 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange adjustment | (142 | ) | 677 | - | 535 | |||||||||||
March 31, 2025 | $ | - | $ | 805,767 | $ | (7,724 | ) | $ | 798,043 | |||||||
Current | $ | - | $ | 230,219 | $ | - | $ | 230,219 | ||||||||
Long-term | - | 575,548 | (7,724 | ) | 567,824 | |||||||||||
March 31, 2025 | $ | - | $ | 805,767 | $ | (7,724 | ) | $ | 798,043 |
As at March 31, 2025, the 2026 Unsecured Senior Notes (2026 Notes) were reclassified from long-term to current, as they are due on January 15, 2026. The Senior Credit Facility matures on June 28, 2027. The Senior Credit Facility contains a springing maturity date provision such that if any specified unsecured debt, including the 2026 Notes, remains outstanding 90 days prior to their maturity date, then the Senior Credit Facility shall mature. Precision intends to use available operating cash flows and/or proceeds from the Senior Credit Facility to redeem the 2026 Notes prior to the springing maturity date of October 14, 2025.
As at March 31, 2025, Precision was in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Credit Facility.
Covenant | As of March 31, 2025 | |||||
Senior Credit Facility | ||||||
Consolidated senior debt to consolidated covenant EBITDA(1) | < 2.50 | 0.01 | ||||
Consolidated covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense | > 2.50 | 7.92 |
(1) | For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio consolidated senior debt only includes secured indebtedness. |
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NOTE 6. FINANCE CHARGES
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Interest: | ||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 14,490 | $ | 17,028 | ||||
Lease obligations | 1,031 | 1,039 | ||||||
Other | 17 | 91 | ||||||
Income | (499 | ) | (568 | ) | ||||
Amortization of debt issue costs, loan commitment fees and original issue discount |
721 | 779 | ||||||
Finance charges | $ | 15,760 | $ | 18,369 |
NOTE 7. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
Liability Classified Plans
Restricted Share Units (a) |
Performance Share Units (a) |
Non-Management Directors’ DSUs (b) |
Total | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | $ | 11,560 | $ | 35,443 | $ | 10,855 | $ | 57,858 | ||||||||
Expensed during period | 149 | 2,803 | (2,549 | ) | 403 | |||||||||||
Settlement in shares | (1,920 | ) | (6,941 | ) | - | (8,861 | ) | |||||||||
Payments and redemptions | (6,718 | ) | (21,350 | ) | - | (28,068 | ) | |||||||||
Foreign exchange | (17 | ) | (73 | ) | - | (90 | ) | |||||||||
March 31, 2025 | $ | 3,054 | $ | 9,882 | $ | 8,306 | $ | 21,242 | ||||||||
Current | $ | 2,159 | $ | 5,386 | $ | 8,306 | $ | 15,851 | ||||||||
Long-term | 895 | 4,496 | - | 5,391 | ||||||||||||
$ | 3,054 | $ | 9,882 | $ | 8,306 | $ | 21,242 |
(a) Restricted Share Units and Performance Share Units
A summary of the activity under the Restricted Share Unit (RSU) and the Performance Share Unit (PSU) plans are presented below:
RSUs Outstanding |
PSUs Outstanding |
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December 31, 2024 | 179,760 | 497,053 | ||||||
Granted | 65,234 | 155,437 | ||||||
Redeemed | (102,665 | ) | (229,076 | ) | ||||
Forfeited | (4,888 | ) | (6,662 | ) | ||||
March 31, 2025 | 137,441 | 416,752 |
(b) Non-Management Directors – Deferred Share Units Plan
A summary of the activity under the non-management director DSU plan is presented below:
DSUs Outstanding |
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December 31, 2024 | 123,473 | |||
Granted | 699 | |||
March 31, 2025 | 124,172 |
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Equity Settled Plans
(c) Executive Restricted Share Units Plan
Precision granted Executive RSUs to certain senior executives with the intention of settling them in voting shares of the Corporation either issued from treasury or purchased in the open market. Granted units vest annually over a three-year term.
Executive RSUs Outstanding | Weighted Average Fair Value | |||||||
December 31, 2024 | 92,492 | $ | 85.48 | |||||
Granted | 89,291 | 80.35 | ||||||
Redeemed | (36,094 | ) | 87.07 | |||||
Forfeited | (3,338 | ) | 81.62 | |||||
March 31, 2025 | 142,351 | $ | 81.95 |
Included in net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were expenses of $2 million (2024 – $1 million).
(d) Option Plan
A summary of the activity under the option plan is presented below:
Canadian share options | Outstanding | Range of Exercise Price |
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Exercisable | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | 11,960 | $ | 87.00 | - | 87.00 | $ | 87.00 | 11,960 | ||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (11,960 | ) | 87.00 | - | 87.00 | 87.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2025 | - | $ | - | - | - | $ | - | - |
U.S. share options | Outstanding | Range of Exercise Price (US$) |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (US$) |
Exercisable | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | 60,052 | $ | 51.20 | - | 72.46 | $ | 66.44 | 60,052 | ||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (48,790 | ) | 68.80 | - | 68.80 | 68.80 | ||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2025 | 11,262 | $ | 51.20 | - | 72.46 | $ | 56.22 | 11,262 |
No options were granted or exercised during the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
(e) Non-Management Directors – Deferred Share Unit Plans
A summary of the activity under the non-management director DSU plans is presented below:
Deferred share units | Outstanding- 2012 Plan |
Outstanding- 2024 Plan |
||||||
December 31, 2024 | 1,470 | 2,753 | ||||||
Granted | - | 4,691 | ||||||
Redeemed | - | (2,796 | ) | |||||
March 31, 2025 | 1,470 | 4,648 |
Included in net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were
expenses of $1 million (2024 – nil).
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NOTE 8. SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL
Common shares | Number | Amount | ||||||
December 31, 2024 | 13,779,502 | $ | 2,301,729 | |||||
Reversal of share repurchase accrual — December 31, 2024 | - | 10,000 | ||||||
Share repurchase accrual — March 31, 2025 | - | (5,000 | ) | |||||
Settlement of PSUs and RSUs | 150,068 | 11,651 | ||||||
Share repurchases | (408,973 | ) | (31,141 | ) | ||||
Redemption of non-management directors share units | 2,572 | 183 | ||||||
March 31, 2025 | 13,523,169 | $ | 2,287,422 |
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Precision repurchased and cancelled a total of 408,973 (2024 – 123,100) common shares for $31 million (2024 – $10 million) and recorded $0.4 million (2024 – nil) of Canadian share buy back tax.
Prior to March 31, 2025, Precision entered into an Automated Share Purchase Plan (ASPP) with an independent broker to permit the repurchase of common shares during its internal blackout period. The volume of purchases is determined by the broker in its sole discretion based on purchase price and maximum volume parameters established by the Corporation under the ASPP. The Corporation recorded a liability for purchases estimated to occur during the blackout period based on the parameters of the Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) and the ASPP. As at March 31, 2025, Precision recorded a liability in accounts payable with a corresponding decrease to share capital of $5 million.
NOTE 9. PER SHARE AMOUNTS
The following tables reconcile net earnings and weighted average shares outstanding used in computing basic and diluted net earnings per share:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders – basic | $ | 34,511 | $ | 36,516 | ||||
Effect of share options and other equity compensation plans |
(3,068 | ) | - | |||||
Net earnings attributable to shareholders – diluted | $ | 31,443 | $ | 36,516 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Stated in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 13,683 | 14,407 | ||||||
Effect of share options and other equity compensation plans |
604 | 3 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 14,287 | 14,410 |
NOTE 10. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and current portion of long-term debt approximates their fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. At the end of each reporting period, investments and other assets are measured at their estimated fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. Amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility, measured at amortized cost, approximate fair value as this indebtedness is subject to floating rates of interest. The fair value of the unsecured senior notes at March 31, 2025 was approximately $791 million (December 31, 2024 – $801 million).
Financial assets and liabilities recorded or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position are categorized based upon the level of judgement associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical levels are based on the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs in the fair value determination and are as follows:
Level I—Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
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Level II—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.
Level III—Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.
The estimated fair value of unsecured senior notes is based on level II inputs. The fair value is estimated considering the risk-free interest rates on government debt instruments of similar maturities, adjusted for estimated credit risk, industry risk and market risk premiums.
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS Shares of Precision Drilling Corporation are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol PD and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol PDS.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR Computershare Trust Company of Canada Calgary, Alberta
TRANSFER POINT Computershare Trust Company NA Canton, Massachusetts
Q1 2025 TRADING PROFILE Toronto (TSX: PD) High: $96.91 Low: $62.16 Close: $66.90 Volume Traded: 8,332,044
New York (NYSE: PDS) High: US$67.35 Low: US$43.00 Close: US$46.62 Volume Traded: 6,624,825
ACCOUNT QUESTIONS Precision’s Transfer Agent can help you with a variety of shareholder related services, including: • change of address • lost unit certificates • transfer of shares to another person • estate settlement
Computershare Trust Company of Canada 100 University Avenue 9th Floor, North Tower Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1 Canada
1-800-564-6253 (toll free in Canada and the United States) 1-514-982-7555 (international direct dialing) Email: service@computershare.com
ONLINE INFORMATION To receive news releases by email, or to view this interim report online, please visit Precision’s website at www.precisiondrilling.com and refer to the Investor Relations section. Additional information relating to Precision, including the Annual Information Form, Annual Report and Management Information Circular has been filed with SEDAR+ and is available at www.sedarplus.ca and on the EDGAR website www.sec.gov |
CORPORATE INFORMATION
DIRECTORS William T. Donovan Steven W. Krablin Susan M. MacKenzie Lori A. Lancaster Kevin O. Meyers Kevin A. Neveu David W. Williams Alice L. Wong
OFFICERS Kevin A. Neveu President and Chief Executive Officer
Veronica H. Foley Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Carey T. Ford Chief Financial Officer
Shuja U. Goraya Chief Technology Officer
Darren J. Ruhr Chief Administrative Officer
Gene C. Stahl President, North American Drilling
AUDITORS KPMG LLP Calgary, Alberta
HEAD OFFICE Suite 800, 525 8th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G1 Canada Telephone: 403-716-4500 Facsimile: 403-264-0251 Email: info@precisiondrilling.com www.precisiondrilling.com |
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