Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services Announces Third Quarter 2013 Operating and Financial Results

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Nov 5, 2013) - Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services ("Xtreme" or the "Company") (XDC.TO) announces summary results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. It is anticipated that filing will take place on SEDAR of the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

Highlights - Q3 2013

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $17.8 million for the third quarter. This was an increase of $1 million, or 6%, over the previous quarter. The growth in Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter was driven by increased activity in Canada as well as higher operating margins in both the US and Saudi Arabian XSR business. These gains were offset by a decrease of $1.6 million in the US XDR operating margin for the third quarter due to higher repair and maintenance costs and weather-related matters in Colorado.

  • Revenue was $59.7 million in the quarter which is an increase of 12%, or $6.4 million, over the second quarter. The increase in revenue for the quarter was a function of 151 additional operating days. In addition, revenue per operating day increased by $1,074 to $28,949. The increase in revenue per day was driven primarily by the XSR business. The US XSR division increased revenue per day by $2,700, or 5.6%, and the Saudi Arabian operation increased revenue by $5,000 per day in the third quarter.

  • The Company had 2,062 operating days in the third quarter of 2013. This resulted in a utilization rate of 83% for the fleet of 21 XDR drilling rigs and 7 XSR coiled tubing units.

  • Net income of $3.3 million, less amount attributable to non-controlling interest of $0.08 million, for net income attributable to the owners of the parent of $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2013, or $.04 per fully diluted share.

  • The Company continued to allocate free cash flow to pay down debt in the quarter. Total debt at quarter end was $121.3 million which is down from $137 million at the end of the second quarter. Net debt (total debt less cash) at quarter end was $110.3 million and represents the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2011. Xtreme exited the quarter with working capital of $9.5 million and a funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.74, which is well under the credit facility covenant level of 3.00. Capital expenditures totaled $6.6 million for the third quarter.

  • In Saudi Arabia the Company received a contract extension of six months through March of 2014 on one of the two XSR units in operation. The second unit is working under a three year contract that was renewed in July of 2013. The Company continues to negotiate the purchase of the 20% interest in the Saudi Arabian joint venture from the local partner. It is anticipated that more clarity around consideration and structure will be available before the end of the fourth quarter.