Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) -
Financial Review
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Three months ended Twelve months ended
Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31,
($ millions, except per
share amounts; unaudited) 2013 2012 2013 2013 2012
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Revenue $ 552.1 $ 485.9 $ 548.3 $2,115.5 $2,213.0
Operating income
(i) 35.5 35.1 72.7 179.6 240.1
Profit / (loss) (20.8) (7.7) 5.7 (45.9) 53.3
Earnings / (loss)
per share (basic) $ (0.14) $ (0.05) $ 0.04 $ (0.31) $ 0.37
(diluted) $ (0.14) $ (0.05) $ 0.04 $ (0.31) $ 0.37
Adjusted profit /
(loss) (i) (9.9) (5.4) 9.7 (31.5) 63.0
Adjusted profit /
(loss) per
share(i) (basic) $ (0.07) $ (0.04) $ 0.07 $ (0.21) $ 0.43
(diluted) $ (0.07) $ (0.04) $ 0.07 $ (0.21) $ 0.43
Funds provided by
/ (used in)
operations(i) 30.4 (14.5) 71.1 130.8 126.8
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Notes:
(i) Trican makes reference to operating income, adjusted net income (loss) and
funds provided by (used in) operations. These are measures that are not
recognized under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Management
believes that, in addition to net income (loss), operating income, adjusted net
income (loss) and funds provided by (used in) operations are useful supplemental
measures. Operating income provides investors with an indication of earnings
before depreciation, foreign exchange, taxes and interest. Adjusted net income
(loss) provides investors with information on net income (loss) excluding
one-time non-cash charges and the non-cash effect of stock-based compensation
expense. Funds provided by (used in) operations provide investors with an
indication of cash available for capital commitments, debt repayments and other
expenditures. Investors should be cautioned that operating income, adjusted net
income (loss), and funds provided by (used in) operations should not be
construed as an alternative to net income (loss) and cash flow from operations
determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of Trican's performance.
Trican's method of calculating operating income, adjusted net income (loss) and
funds provided by (used in) operations may differ from that of other companies
and accordingly may not be comparable to measures used by other companies.
FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $552.1 million, an
increase of 14% compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. The adjusted
consolidated loss was $9.9 million compared to $5.4 million, and adjusted loss
per share was $0.07 compared to $0.04 for the same period in 2012.
Due to a rise in fracturing intensity per well in Canada, including increased
sand usage per well, we have seen increased wear on fluid ends over the past
year. As a result, the useful life of a fluid end has decreased and led to a
$14.3 million charge to depreciation expense in the fourth quarter of 2013
($10.7 million net of tax) to write-off fluid ends no longer in use. Effective
January 1, 2014, we will change our accounting estimate on the useful life of a
fluid end to more accurately reflect current operating conditions. We assessed
the useful life of fluid ends in our other operating regions and concluded that
no further changes in estimates were required in those regions.
Our Canadian operations earned quarterly revenue of $286.9 million in the fourth
quarter of 2013, an increase of 17% compared to the fourth quarter of 2012.
Fourth-quarter operating income was $53.1 million, which was up 4% on a
year-over-year basis. Canadian revenue increased sequentially by 3% due to the
strong demand in October and November; however, operating margins decreased
sequentially by 660 basis points. Fourth-quarter margins were negatively
impacted by cost increases and pricing declines. Cost increases were driven
primarily by higher third-party hauling, fuel, and repairs and maintenance
expenses. Canadian fracturing prices decreased by approximately 3% and cementing
prices decreased by approximately 1%, on a sequential basis, which also had a
negative impact on fourth-quarter operating margins.
Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 for our U.S. operations was relatively
consistent with the fourth quarter of 2012, but decreased by 4% on a sequential
basis. Revenue for our U.S. pressure pumping business was down sequentially,
largely due to reduced activity in the Marcellus play. As expected, our key
customers in the Marcellus play decreased spending levels as 2013 capital
budgets were completed. In addition, winter weather led to reduced industry
activity in the Permian play during the fourth quarter of 2013. Lower revenue
from our pressure pumping business was partially offset by a 50% increase in
revenue for our U.S. completion tools business. Our U.S. operations incurred an
operating loss of $8.3 million during the fourth quarter as operating margins
were negatively impacted by reduced pressure pumping activity.
Revenue from International operations was $91.8 million compared to $68.0
million in the fourth quarter of 2012. The majority of international revenue is
generated by our Russian operations and pressure pumping demand was strong in
this region throughout the fourth quarter of 2013. Favorable weather conditions
allowed our Russian customers to remain active throughout the quarter and
catch-up on 2013 capital spending plans that were behind schedule for most of
2013. Although Russian operating margins improved on a year-over-year basis,
continued cost inflation limited the margin increase. Weak results for our
Algerian operations and start-up costs in both Saudi Arabia and Colombia also
had a negative impact on International operating margins during the fourth
quarter of 2013.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
COMPARATIVE QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENTS ($ thousands, unaudited)
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Quarter-
Over-
% of % of Quarter %
Three months ended
December 31, 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue Change Change
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Revenue 552,144 100% 485,865 100.0% 66,279 13.6%
Expenses
Materials and
operating 490,713 88.9% 422,999 87.1% 67,714 16.0%
General and
administrative 25,931 4.7% 27,743 5.7% (1,812) (6.5%)
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Operating income(i) 35,500 6.4% 35,123 7.2% 377 1.1%
Finance costs 8,592 1.6% 8,373 1.7% 219 2.6%
Depreciation and
amortization 70,085 12.7% 41,564 8.6% 28,521 68.6%
Foreign exchange
gain (5,968) (1.1%) (3,467) (0.7%) (2,501) 72.1%
Other loss /
(income) 432 0.1% (560) (0.1%) 992 (177.1%)
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Loss before income
taxes and non-
controlling
interest (37,641) (6.8%) (10,787) (2.2%) (26,854) 249.0%
Income tax recovery (16,431) (3.0%) (2,957) (0.6%) (13,474) 455.7%
Non-controlling
interest (380) (0.1%) (88) (0.0%) (292) (331.8%)
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Net loss (20,830) (3.8%) (7,742) (1.6%) (13,088) 169.1%
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CANADIAN OPERATIONS
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($ thousands, except
revenue per job, Sept.
unaudited) Dec. 31, % of Dec. 31, % of 30, % of
Three months ended, 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue 2013(ii) Revenue
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Revenue 286,869 244,237 279,783
Expenses
Materials and operating 228,533 79.7% 187,313 76.7% 203,005 72.6%
General and
administrative 5,244 1.8% 5,897 2.4% 6,610 2.4%
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Total expenses 233,777 81.5% 193,212 79.1% 209,615 74.9%
Operating income(i) 53,092 18.5% 51,025 20.9% 70,168 25.1%
Number of jobs 5,154 5,572 6,082
Revenue per job 55,435 43,545 45,393
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(i) see first page of this report
(ii) Certain prior period comparative numbers have been restated to be
consistent with the presentation used in Q4 2013
Sales Mix
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Three months ended, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30,
(unaudited) 2013 2012 2013
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% of Total Revenue
Fracturing 67% 61% 70%
Cementing 18% 21% 18%
Nitrogen 6% 6% 4%
Industrial Services 4% 0% 2%
Coiled Tubing 3% 5% 3%
Acidizing 1% 3% 2%
Other 1% 4% 1%
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Operations Review
Canadian fracturing and cementing demand was strong in October and November and
the early part of December, but decreased substantially in the second half of
December. The lower activity in late December was due to reduced customer
spending as 2013 drilling and completions budgets came to a close, combined with
reduced activity over the holiday season. This decrease was expected and
consistent with the previous year.
Canadian revenue increased sequentially by 3% due to the strong demand in
October and November; however, operating margins decreased sequentially by 660
basis points. Fourth quarter margins were negatively impacted by cost increases
and pricing declines.
A substantial increase in third-party hauling expenses had a meaningful impact
on fourth quarter Canadian operating margins. The fracturing job size and the
amount of sand pumped per fracturing stage increased sequentially and led to
increased hauling requirements for our fracturing service line. As a result,
third-party hauling costs increased sequentially by over 70%. In addition, the
cost of diesel increased by 12% and repairs and maintenance expenses increased
by 12% compared to the third quarter of 2013. Due to the competitive nature of
Canadian pressure pumping market, we were unable to recover these cost increases
through higher pricing.
There was downward pressure on pricing despite the strong demand that Trican
experienced throughout most of the fourth quarter, as the Canadian market
remained highly competitive. On a sequential basis, fracturing prices decreased
by approximately 3% and cementing prices decreased by approximately 1%
negatively impacting fourth-quarter operating margins.
Our Canadian completion tools division continued to grow and achieve increased
market penetration during the fourth quarter of 2013. Revenue increased by over
20% on a sequential basis as we continued to see good customer acceptance of our
tool portfolio in Canada.
Q4 2013 versus Q4 2012
Canadian revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by 17% compared to the
fourth quarter of 2012. Revenue per job increased by 27% as a 17% year-over-year
decrease in price was more than offset by larger job sizes for our fracturing
and nitrogen service lines. We are continuing to see an increase in fracturing
stages per well and more product usage per job, including sand and nitrogen,
which has led to the larger job sizes. An increase in fracturing revenue
relative to total revenue also contributed to the increase in revenue per job,
as fracturing jobs generally have significantly higher revenue per job than
other service lines.
The job count decreased by 8% despite the increase in overall Canadian activity.
Cementing and fracturing jobs remained relatively stable on a year-over-year
basis; however, coiled tubing jobs decreased significantly and contributed to
most of the decline in the overall job count. Lower coiled tubing demand also
had a negative impact on our nitrogen and acidizing job count as these service
lines are closely correlated with coiled tubing. We are continuing to see
increased competition for our coiled tubing services in Canada, which is
contributing to the decline in job count.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 79.7%
from 76.7% in the fourth quarter of 2012. The year-over-year decrease in price
and higher third-party hauling and fuel expenses led to lower margins and was
partially offset by lower employee costs, as a percentage of revenue, as well as
lower guar and repairs and maintenance expenses. General and administrative
costs were down $0.7 million largely due to lower share based expenses.
Q4 2013 versus Q3 2013
Canadian revenue increased by 3% on a sequential basis. Fourth-quarter industry
activity levels in Canada were relatively consistent with the third quarter
despite the large movements in the job count and revenue per job. The job count
decreased by 15% due to a change in job type and customer mix. Fracturing job
size was much larger sequentially, which led to fewer jobs performed in the
fourth quarter of 2013 as the larger jobs are generally more time consuming. In
addition, a decrease in coiled tubing jobs and associated nitrogen and acidizing
work, contributed to the decline in job count. The shift to larger fracturing
jobs in the fourth quarter led to the 22% increase in revenue per job.
Materials and operating expenses increased to 79.7% of revenue compared to 72.6%
of revenue in the third quarter of 2013. The reduction in operating margins was
due largely to a decrease in price combined with cost increases for third-party
hauling, fuel, and repairs and maintenance expenses. General and administrative
costs were down $1.4 million due largely to lower profit-sharing and share-based
expenses.
UNITED STATES OPERATIONS
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($ thousands, except
revenue per job, Sept.
unaudited) Dec. 31, % of Dec. 31, % of 30, % of
Three months ended, 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue 2013(ii) Revenue
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Revenue 173,470 173,589 180,401
Expenses
Materials and
operating 174,989 100.9% 171,140 98.6% 169,049 93.7%
General and
administrative 6,776 3.9% 4,553 2.6% 6,541 3.6%
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Total expenses 181,765 104.8% 175,693 101.2% 175,590 97.3%
Operating (loss) /
income(ii) (8,295) (4.8%) (2,104) (1.2%) 4,811 2.7%
Number of jobs 2,262 1,654 2,284
Revenue per job 68,533 105,077 76,238
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(i) see first page of this report
(ii) Certain prior period comparative numbers have been restated to be
consistent with the presentation used in Q4 2013
Sales Mix
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Three months ended, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30,
(unaudited) 2013 2012 2013
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% of Total Revenue
Fracturing 88% 90% 88%
Cementing 7% 7% 8%
Coiled Tubing 5% 3% 4%
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Operations Review
Activity levels declined on a sequential basis for our U.S. pressure pumping
operations during the fourth quarter of 2013. As expected, revenue earned in the
Marcellus play declined substantially as our key customers in the region reduced
activity levels during the fourth quarter. Declines in the Marcellus play were
partially offset by increased revenue earned in the Bakken in the fourth quarter
relative to the third quarter of 2013. Revenue earned in the Eagle Ford and
Permian plays were relatively flat on a sequential basis; however, fourth
quarter activity levels in the Permian region were negatively impacted by winter
weather.
Fourth-quarter pricing declined in the Eagle Ford region on a sequential basis
as this area remains competitive and over-supplied with pressure pumping
equipment. Pricing remained relatively stable in all other U.S. operating
regions.
Our U.S. completion tools business continued to show excellent growth with
revenue increasing by over 50% on a sequential basis. We continue to see
customer acceptance of our completion tools in the U.S. and will look to grow
this business and increase profitability throughout 2014.
Q4 2013 versus Q4 2012
Revenue for our U.S. operations decreased slightly as lower pricing for our U.S.
pressure pumping business was offset by an increase in our U.S. completion tools
revenue. The job count increased by 37% due to year-over-year increases in all
service lines including substantial increases in acidizing, nitrogen and
cementing as a result of Trican's strategic focus to expand our service offering
in the US. Revenue per job decreased by 35% due to a decrease in price combined
with a change in job mix. A substantial amount of fracturing work was performed
in the Haynesville region in the fourth quarter of 2012, and fracturing jobs in
this region are generally larger due to the high pumping pressure and rate
required to fracture the wells. No work was performed in the Haynesville region
during the fourth quarter of 2013.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 100.9%
of revenue compared to 98.6% in the same period of the prior year.
Year-over-year operating margins were negatively impacted by lower pricing,
which was partially offset by lower costs due to cost cutting measures
implemented throughout 2013 and higher margins associated with the U.S.
completions tools business. An increase in the cost of diesel also had a
negative impact on fourth quarter operating margins. General and administrative
expenses increased by $2.2 million due largely to increased overhead costs
associated with the growth of the U.S. completion tools business and one-time
administrative expenses.
Q4 2013 versus Q3 2013
Revenue decreased by 4% on a sequential basis for our U.S. operations. The job
count decreased by 1%, sequentially, due to declines in fracturing and cementing
activity, offset partially by increases in acidizing and nitrogen jobs. Revenue
per job fell by 10% due largely to changes in customer mix and price decreases
in the Eagle Ford region.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 100.9%
compared to 93.7% in the third quarter of 2013. Operating margins were
negatively impacted by the reduced activity in the Marcellus play. The Marcellus
play was our most profitable region in the third quarter of 2013; therefore,
lower activity in this region had a meaningful impact on fourth quarter
operating margins. Improved profitability for our U.S. completion tools business
partially offset the impact of lower Marcellus activity. General and
administrative expenses increased slightly by $0.2 million as increased overhead
costs associated with the growth of the U.S. completion tools business were
partially offset by lower share-based expenses.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
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($ thousands, except
revenue per job, Sept.
unaudited) Dec. 31, % of Dec. 31, % of 30, % of
Three months ended, 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue 2013 Revenue
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Revenue 91,805 68,039 88,161
Expenses
Materials and operating 80,556 87.7% 57,941 85.2% 71,523 81.1%
General and
administrative 4,434 4.8% 4,216 6.2% 4,176 4.8%
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Total expenses 84,990 92.6% 62,157 91.4% 75,699 85.9%
Operating income(i) 6,815 7.4% 5,882 8.6% 12,462 14.1%
Number of jobs 1,074 951 1,232
Revenue per job 82,872 68,586 69,180
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Sales Mix
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Three months ended, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30,
(unaudited) 2013 2012 2013
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% of Total Revenue
Fracturing 84% 82% 81%
Coiled Tubing 6% 9% 10%
Cementing 5% 6% 5%
Nitrogen 2% 1% 2%
Other 3% 2% 2%
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Operations Review
The majority of international revenue is generated by our Russian operations and
pressure pumping demand was strong in this region throughout the fourth quarter
of 2013. Favorable weather conditions allowed our Russian customers to remain
active throughout the quarter and catch up on 2013 capital spending plans that
were behind schedule for most of 2013. Although Russian operating margins
improved on a year-over-year basis, continued cost inflation limited the margin
increase.
Weak results for our Algerian operations had a significant impact on
international operating margins during the fourth quarter of 2013. Asset
impairment write-downs on inventory and equipment were recorded during the
fourth quarter relating to our Algerian cementing operations that were shut down
earlier in the year. The asset write-downs, combined with weak results for our
coiled tubing operations in Algeria, negatively impacted fourth-quarter
international operating margins by 250 basis points.
We expect to begin coiled tubing operations in Saudi Arabia and cementing
operations in Colombia during the first half of 2014. As a result, we incurred
start-up costs in both regions during the fourth quarter compared to the third
quarter of 2013 and the fourth quarter of 2012, which had a negative impact on
fourth-quarter operating margins.
There was minimal revenue growth for our Australian operations in the fourth
quarter of 2013 on both a sequential and year-over-year basis. We remain
optimistic about the long-term growth opportunities in the region and are
committed to growing our Australian cementing business during 2014.
We continue to see good demand for our completion tools in the North Sea and
will look to grow this business in 2014.
Q4 2013 versus Q4 2012
International revenue increased by 35% due largely to an increase in Russian
revenue. The job count rose by 13% due to increases in Russian cementing and
fracturing activity that benefited from more favorable weather conditions
compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Revenue per job increased by 21% due to
larger fracturing and cementing jobs for our Russian service line and increased
fracturing revenue relative to total revenue. Completion tools activity also
contributed to the year-over-year increase in international revenue as this
service line was not offered internationally in 2012.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 87.7%
from 85.2%. Increased operating leverage from higher revenue was more than
offset by increased product costs in Russia, operating losses in Algeria, and
increased start-up costs in Colombia and Saudi Arabia. General and
administrative expenses increased by $0.2 million due largely to increased
overhead costs in Colombia and Saudi Arabia as we prepared to begin active
operations in the first half of 2014.
Q4 2013 versus Q3 2013
International revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 increased sequentially by
4%. Revenue per job increased by 20% due to an increase in fracturing revenue
relative to total revenue and an increase in fracturing and cementing job size
in Russia. The job count decreased by 13% due largely to a sequential decrease
in Russian activity as the third quarter is typically the most active quarter in
Russia.
Materials and operating expenses increased to 87.7% from 81.1% due partially to
a change in customer and job mix in Russia that resulted in lower operating
margins. Operating losses in Algeria and increased start-up costs in Colombia
and Saudi Arabia also contributed to the decline in operating margins. General
and administrative expenses increased by $0.3 million due largely to increased
overhead costs in Colombia and Saudi Arabia as we prepared to begin active
operations in the first half of 2014.
CORPORATE
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($ thousands, except
revenue per job, Sept.
unaudited) Dec. 31, % of Dec. 31, % of 30, % of
Three months ended, 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue 2013 Revenue
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Expenses
Materials and
operating 6,635 1.2% 6,603 1.4% 5,835 1.1%
General and
administrative 9,477 1.7% 13,077 2.7% 8,904 1.6%
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Total expenses 16,112 2.9% 19,680 4.1% 14,739 2.7%
Operating loss(i) (16,112) (19,680) (14,739)
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Q4 2013 versus Q4 2012
Corporate expenses in the fourth quarter of 2013 were down $3.6 million compared
to the fourth quarter of 2012. Reductions in profit sharing, share-based
compensation expense and professional fees contributed to the majority of the
decrease. The lower professional fees were due to i-TEC acquisition costs that
were incurred during the fourth quarter of 2012.
Q4 2013 versus Q3 2013
Corporate expenses increased sequentially by $1.4 million due largely to an
increase in donation expenses in the fourth quarter of 2013.
OTHER EXPENSES AND INCOME
Finance costs in the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by $0.2 million on a
year-over-year basis due to slightly higher average interest rates on the notes
payable and revolving credit facility. Other loss was $0.4 million in the
quarter versus income of $0.6 million for the same period in the prior year.
Other loss/income is largely comprised of gains and losses on disposal of
property and equipment and interest income earned on cash balances.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the fourth quarter of 2013 includes a
$14.3 million charge for accelerated depreciation on fluid ends in Canada. $9.5
million of this adjustment ($7.2 million net of tax) relates to the first three
quarters of 2013, and has been excluded from adjusted net income for the fourth
quarter of 2013.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the fourth quarter of 2013 also
includes $3.1 million in amortization on the intangible assets relating to the
purchase of i-TEC. The purchase date of this transaction was January 11, 2013
and the amortization period began on this date. The purchase price accounting
was not finalized until the fourth quarter of 2013; therefore, a catch-up entry
was required to ensure that adequate amortization had been recorded as of
December 31, 2013. $2.1 million of this adjustment ($1.6 million net of tax)
relates to periods prior to October 1, 2013 and has been excluded from adjusted
net income for the fourth quarter of 2013.
Excluding these one-time charges, depreciation and amortization increased by
$11.1 million, on a year-over-year basis, due to an increase in the average
balance of capital assets subject to depreciation, primarily in North America.
The foreign exchange gain of $6.0 million in the quarter versus a gain of $3.5
million in the same quarter last year was due to the net impact of fluctuations
in the U.S. dollar and Russian ruble relative to the Canadian dollar. In
particular, the value of the U.S. dollar increased by 3.2% relative to the
Canadian dollar, which led to foreign exchange gains on net U.S. dollar assets.
COMPARATIVE ANNUAL INCOME STATEMENTS
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($ thousands;
unaudited) Year-
Over-
% of % of Year %
Year ended
December 31, 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue Change Change
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Revenue 2,115,472 100.0% 2,213,400 100.0% (97,928) (4%)
Expenses
Materials and
operating 1,826,221 86.3% 1,870,889 84.5% (44,668) (2%)
General and
administrative 109,701 5.2% 102,443 4.6% 7,258 7%
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Operating
income(i) 179,550 8.5% 240,068 10.8% (60,518) (25%)
Finance costs 34,497 1.6% 30,497 1.4% 4,000 13%
Depreciation
and
amortization 222,403 10.5% 152,837 6.9% 69,566 46%
Foreign
exchange
(gain)/loss (4,859) (0.2%) 408 0.0% (5,267) (1,291%)
Goodwill
impairment,
net 4,123 0.2% - - 4,123 -
Other income (1,612) (0.1%) (1,837) (0.1%) 225 (12%)
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Income before
income taxes
and non-
controlling
interest (75,002) (3.5%) 58,163 2.6% (133,165) (229%)
Income tax
(recovery) /
expense (28,303) (1.3%) 4,824 0.2% (33,127) (687%)
Non-controlling
interest (845) (0.0%) (335) (0.0%) (510) (152%)
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Net (loss) /
income (45,854) (2.2%) 53,674 2.4% (99,528) (185%)
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CANADIAN OPERATIONS
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Year-Over-
Year ended December 31, % of % of Year
($ thousands, except
revenue per job,
unaudited) 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue Change
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Revenue 1,021,426 1,139,474 (10%)
Expenses
Materials and operating 794,459 77.8% 804,429 70.6% (1%)
General and
administrative 26,167 2.6% 26,352 2.3% (1%)
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Total expenses 820,626 80.3% 830,781 72.9% (1%)
Operating income(i) 200,800 19.7% 308,693 27.1% (35%)
Number of jobs 21,287 22,427 (5%)
Revenue per job 47,553 50,486 (6%)
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Canadian revenue for 2013 decreased by 10% compared to 2012. Revenue per job
decreased by 6% due to a 22% decline in average annual pricing, which was
partially offset by larger fracturing job sizes and an increase in fracturing
revenue relative to total revenue. Job count decreased by 5% due largely to a
drop in coiled tubing activity, which also negatively impacted associated
service lines, including nitrogen and acidizing.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased to 77.8%
from 70.6% in the prior year. The pricing decline had a significant negative
impact on operating margins and was partially offset by cost decreases including
reductions in operating salaries, profit sharing expenses, product costs, and
travel expenses. General and administrative expenses were relatively consistent
on a year-over-year basis as reductions in profit sharing expense were offset by
increased share based expenses.
UNITED STATES OPERATIONS
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Year-Over-
Year ended December 31, % of % of Year
($ thousands, except
revenue per job,
unaudited) 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue Change
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Revenue 764,962 797,783 (4%)
Expenses
Materials and operating 716,029 93.6% 803,677 100.7% (11%)
General and
administrative 26,046 3.4% 19,808 2.5% 32%
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Total expenses 742,075 97.0% 823,485 103.2% (10%)
Operating income /
(loss)(i) 22,887 3.0% (25,702) (3.2%) 189%
Number of jobs 8,789 7,110 24%
Revenue per job 83,220 112,471 (26%)
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(i) See first page of this report
U.S. revenue for 2013 decreased by 4% as a rise in cementing and completion
tools revenue were more than offset by pricing declines for the fracturing
service line. The job count for 2013 increased substantially for cementing as we
continued to grow this service line in the US. The job count also increased for
the fracturing service line, although revenue per fracturing job decreased as we
performed smaller jobs in 2013 compared to 2012. Revenue per job was also
negatively impacted by lower pricing realized in 2013 compared to 2012.
Materials and operating expenses decreased to 93.6% of revenue in 2013 compared
to 100.7% in 2012. Cost-cutting initiatives and a substantial reduction in the
price of guar led to higher operating margins on a year-over-year basis. These
improvements were partially offset by lower pricing in 2013 compared to 2012.
General and administrative expenses increased by $6.2 million in 2013 versus
2012. Overhead costs associated with the new completions tools business combined
with an increase in share based employee costs led to a significant portion of
the increase.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
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Year-Over-
Year ended December 31, % of % of Year
($ thousands, except
revenue per job,
unaudited) 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue Change
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Revenue 329,084 276,143 19%
Expenses
Materials and operating 291,186 88.5% 238,967 86.5% 22%
General and
administrative 17,095 5.2% 14,486 5.2% 18%
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Total expenses 308,281 93.7% 253,453 91.8% 22%
Operating income /
(loss)(i) 20,803 6.3% 22,690 8.2% (8%)
Number of jobs 4,182 4,007 4%
Revenue per job 75,861 65,027 17%
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(i) See first page of this report
International revenue increased by 19% due to increases in both job count and
revenue per job. The job count increased by 4% due to an increase in fracturing
activity in Russia, and to a lesser extent, increased cementing activity in
Australia. Revenue per job increased by 17% due to larger fracturing job sizes
in Russia combined with an increase in fracturing revenue relative to total
revenue.
As a percentage of revenue, materials and operating expenses increased by 200
basis points due primarily to increased product costs in Russia. General and
administrative costs increased by $2.6 million due largely to costs associated
with the international completion tools business, which did not exist in 2012,
and increased overhead costs in Saudi Arabia and Colombia.
CORPORATE
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Year ended December 31, % of % of Year
($ thousands, except
revenue per job,
unaudited) 2013 Revenue 2012 Revenue Change
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Expenses
Materials and operating 24,547 1.2% 23,814 1.1% 3%
General and
administrative 40,393 1.9% 41,799 1.9% (3%)
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Total expenses 64,940 3.1% 65,613 3.0% (1%)
Operating income /
(loss)(i) (64,940) (65,613) (1%)
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(i) See first page of this report
Our 2013 Corporate expenses decreased slightly by $0.7 million compared to 2012.
Lower professional fees and profit sharing expenses were partially offset by
increased share-based expenses. Professional fees were lower due largely to
acquisition fees relating to the purchase of i-TEC in 2012.
OTHER EXPENSES AND INCOME
Our 2013 finance costs increased by $4.0 million relative to 2012 due to
increased average debt levels and an increase in average interest rates. Foreign
exchange gains of $4.9 million have been recognized in 2013 compared to losses
of $0.4 million in 2012. The 2013 gain is due to the net impact of fluctuations
in the U.S. dollar and Russian ruble relative to the Canadian dollar. Other
income was $1.6 million compared to $1.8 million in the same period in 2012.
Other income is largely comprised of net gains on disposal of property and
equipment and interest income earned on cash balances.
Excluding the one-time adjustments relating to fluid-ends in Canada and the
amortization of intangible assets acquired in the i-TEC acquisition,
depreciation and amortization expense for 2013 increased by $52.2 million
compared to 2012. A large portion of the equipment built as part of our 2011 and
2012 capital budgets became active, and subject to deprecation, beginning in the
middle of 2012. Therefore, our average depreciable asset base is significantly
larger in 2013 compared to 2012.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Operating Activities
Funds provided by operations was $30.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013
compared to funds used in operations of $14.5 million in the fourth quarter of
2012 largely as a result of less taxes paid. Funds provided by operations for
the year ended December 31, 2013 was $130.8 million compared to $126.8 million
in 2012. A decrease in operating income and an increase in interest paid was
offset by lower taxes paid, which resulted in only a small increase in funds
provided by operations.
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $107.8 million
compared to $444.5 million in 2012. North American expansion initiatives in 2011
and 2012 led to large capital budgets for those years, which resulted in large
capital expenditures in 2012. The North American pressure pumping market became
over-supplied with equipment in 2012 and therefore, the capital budget for 2013
was substantially smaller than in previous years. The 2013 capital budget was
directed primarily towards maintenance capital requirements.
There were no significant changes made to our 2013 capital budget during the
fourth quarter of 2013. Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter were $21
million and approximately $80 million to $90 million of remaining capital
expenditures are expected to be carried forward into 2014.
The initial 2014 capital budget is $32.7 million. Management is confident that
this budget, combined with carryover capital expenditures from 2013, properly
maintains Trican's global equipment fleet and infrastructure at a very high
standard. Trican regularly reviews its capital equipment requirements and will
continue to follow its policy of adjusting the capital budget on a quarterly
basis to reflect changing operating conditions and capital equipment needs.
During the first quarter of 2013, Trican closed the previously announced
acquisition of i-TEC in exchange for cash consideration of $29.7 million and 2.4
million Trican common shares valued at $30.3 million at January 11, 2013.
Financing Activities
Trican currently pays a semi-annual dividend of $0.15 per share. During 2013,
$44.3 million in dividend payments were made and we expect approximately $44.0
million in dividend payments to be made in 2014.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, Trican repaid $42.3 million on its $500
million revolving credit facility. As at December 31, 2013, the Company had
available unused committed bank credit facilities in the amount of $307.5
million plus cash and trade and other receivables of $63.9 million and $452.0
million respectively, for a total of $823.4 million available to fund the cash
outflows relating to its financial obligations. The Company believes it has
sufficient funding through the use of these sources to meet foreseeable
financing requirements. On October 17, 2013, Trican extended its revolving
credit facility by an additional year to 2017.
The Company received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to purchase its
own common shares, for cancellation, in accordance with a Normal Course Issuer
Bid ("NCIB") that expires on March 7, 2014. During the year ended December 31,
2013, there were no common shares purchased through the NCIB.
OUTLOOK
Canadian Operations
We currently expect the number of wells drilled in Canada in 2014 to be
relatively consistent with wells drilled in 2013. We also believe that
fracturing intensity per well will continue to increase in 2014 and lead to an
increase in year-over-year fracturing demand in 2014. Fracturing intensity per
well is expected to increase due to a rise in fracturing stages per well as we
continue to see an increase in multi-stage horizontal wells drilled in Canada
relative to vertical wells. In addition, we expect to see an increase in
fracturing job size. Commodity prices are currently higher than originally
forecast for the Canadian market. This, combined with a lower Canadian dollar
relative to the US dollar, is expected to result in increased cash flow for our
customers, which normally results in increased activity in the basin. We will
continue to monitor changes to our customers' spending and budgets as the year
progresses.
Drilling and completions activity is expected to increase in the Duvernay play
during 2014 based on discussions with our customers. We also expect that there
will be a marginal increase in LNG-related drilling next year, although we
expect the majority of LNG-related drilling will occur beyond 2014. Duvernay and
LNG-related activity both present significant growth prospects for the pressure
pumping industry over the next several years; however, we expect a significant
amount of pressure pumping demand to continue to be generated from activity in
the Montney and Cardium plays during 2014.
Canadian pressure pumping activity levels began slowly in the first half of
January 2014; however, demand has been strong since then and we expect our
fracturing and cementing equipment to be fully utilized until spring break-up
conditions occur. Assuming that we do not experience an early spring break-up,
we expect first quarter operating margins to increase slightly relative to the
fourth quarter of 2013 due to increased utilization; however, we expect first
quarter margins to be down relative to the first quarter of 2013 due to lower
pricing, increased costs and the low activity levels in early January.
First quarter pricing has been relatively consistent on a sequential basis and
we expect it to remain stable throughout the quarter; however, the first quarter
in Canada generally represents peak activity levels. Canadian pricing levels for
the second half of 2014 will be dependant on the demand for pressure pumping
equipment in the region as we head into the summer drilling season. We will
continue to look for opportunities to increase pricing if activity levels remain
high during the second half of the year.
U.S. Operations
The U.S. pressure pumping market remains very competitive and over-supplied with
equipment in most operating regions; however, we are starting to see signs of
improving fundamentals in the Permian and Marcellus plays. The horizontal rig
count continues to increase in the Permian, which is leading to an increase in
fracturing demand. In addition, improving natural gas prices have led to
increased optimism for 2014 demand increases in the Marcellus play.
We expect our three fracturing crews in the Marcellus play to be well utilized
in the first quarter of 2014, which is expected to contribute to sequential
improvements in revenue and operating income for our U.S. operations. While cold
weather in the region has affected Marcellus activity levels this winter, which
will have a negative effect on first quarter results, we are encouraged by our
customers' outlook on a full year basis. Given the improving fundamentals in
this region, we currently expect the utilization of our existing Marcellus crews
to remain strong throughout 2014. We will continue to monitor activity levels in
this region and will consider deploying additional horsepower in the Marcellus
region if market conditions continue to improve.
We are seeing an increase in activity in the Permian play and improved long-term
demand as our customers move towards more horizontal drilling in this region.
That being said, the level of competition in the Permian play remains high as
there are many fracturing companies operating in the region. We will continue to
focus on service quality and improved utilization for our three fracturing crews
in this area, and we will look to increase pricing when utilization remains high
for a period of time. We believe that increasing utilization in the Permian
region will be a key factor in improving the financial results of our U.S.
operations and will continue to be a strategic focus for Trican.
We expect fracturing demand to remain stable in the Eagle Ford, Bakken, and
Oklahoma regions and we will continue to focus on improving utilization and
decreasing costs, where possible, for our operations in these areas. Activity
levels remain low in the dry gas plays, including the Haynesville and Barnett
shale plays, and we do not to expect pressure pumping demand to increase in
these regions during 2014. However, given the recent increase in natural gas
prices, we will continue to monitor activity levels in these regions and react
accordingly if industry conditions improve.
Increased sequential activity in the Marcellus and the Permian plays are
expected to lead to increased revenue and operating income in the first quarter
of 2014 compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. In addition, we expect our U.S.
completion tools business to maintain a strong level of profitability and
contribute to improvements in sequential U.S. operating results. However, we do
not expect improvements in 2014 first quarter financial results compared to the
first quarter of 2013 due largely to lower year-over-year pricing.
International
We expect to see a year-over-year increase in Russian and Kazakhstan oil and gas
industry activity and a continued increase in horizontal multi-stage well
completions during 2014. Management is currently estimating 2014 revenue to
increase by 5% relative to 2013. The estimated revenue increase is based on
consistent pressure pumping activity levels combined with a 7% increase in
pressure pumping revenue per job, partially offset by a small decrease in
completion tool revenue. The Russian and Kazakhstan markets remain competitive
and we expect 2014 pricing improvements to only cover inflationary cost
increases. As a result, we expect 2014 Russian and Kazakhstan operating margins
to improve slightly in 2014 relative to 2013, due to the expected increase in
activity. First quarter activity in Russia and Kazakhstan is expected to be down
sequentially due to extreme cold weather that is typically experienced through
the early part of the year.
We expect revenue growth and improved profitability in 2014 for the
international completions tools business relative to 2013. We continue to see
good customer acceptance of our tools in the North Sea market and will look to
expand our international customer base during 2014.
We expect to see improved utilization and profitability for our Australian
cement crews in 2014 relative to 2013; however, the improvements are expected to
be modest as the Australian market continues to develop slowly. We will continue
to focus on expanding market share through sales and marketing initiatives and
by offering high service quality and technical solutions to the Australian
customer base.
Algeria continues to be a challenging market and if we do not see improvements
in utilization for our two coiled tubing crews operating in the region during
2014, we will consider redeploying those assets into a more profitable region.
We expect to begin active operations in both Colombia and Saudi Arabia in the
first half of 2014. We are optimistic about the growth prospects in both these
regions and will continue to focus on establishing our market presence in these
regions throughout 2014.
NON-IFRS DISCLOSURE
Adjusted net income, operating income and funds provided by operations do not
have any standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, are
considered non-IFRS measures.
Adjusted net income and funds provided by operations have been reconciled to net
income and operating income has been reconciled to gross profit, being the most
directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with IFRS. The reconciling
items have been presented net of tax.
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Adjusted net (loss) /
income ($9,873) ($5,375) $9,693 ($31,490) $63,028
Deduct:
Fluid end depreciation
adjustment (net of $2.4
million tax recovery)(i) 7,153 - - - -
Intangible amortization
adjustment (net of $0.5
million tax recovery)(ii) 1,595 - - - -
Goodwill impairment - - - 4,123 -
Non-cash share-based
compensation expense 2,209 2,455 1,840 8,096 9,689
Loss on deposit with
vendor (net of $0.7
million tax recovery) - - 2,145 2,145 -
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(Loss) / profit for the
period (IFRS financial
measure) ($20,830) ($7,830) $5,708 ($45,854) $53,339
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(i) Depreciation and amortization expense for the fourth quarter of 2013
includes a $14.3 million charge for accelerated depreciation on fluid ends in
Canada. $9.5 million of this adjustment ($7.2 million net of tax) relates to
periods prior to October 1, 2013 and has been excluded from adjusted net income
for the fourth quarter.
(ii)Depreciation and amortization expense for the fourth quarter includes $3.1
million in amortization on the intangible assets relating to the purchase of
i-TEC. The purchase price accounting was not finalized until the fourth quarter
of 2013; therefore, a catch-up entry was required to ensure that adequate
amortization had been recorded as of December 31, 2013. $2.1 million of this
adjustment ($1.6 million net of tax) relates to periods prior to October 1, 2013
and has been excluded from adjusted net income for the fourth quarter.
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Funds provided by /
(used in) operations $ 30,380 $ (14,525) $ 71,087 $ 130,815 $ 126,757
Adjustments
Depreciation and
amortization (70,085) (41,564) (54,646) (222,403) (152,837)
Amortization of debt
issuance costs (216) (208) (216) (864) (813)
Stock-based
compensation (2,209) (2,455) (1,840) (8,096) (9,689)
Loss / (gain) on
disposal of
property and
equipment 15 (352) (585) (293) (2,423)
Net finance costs (8,122) (7,824) (9,111) (32,749) (28,285)
Unrealized foreign
exchange (gain) /
loss (1) 4,863 (2,984) 5,593 50
Asset impairments,
net - (2,870) (6,993) -
Income tax recovery
/ (expense) 16,431 2,957 2,847 28,303 (4,824)
Interest paid 12,956 8,373 6,182 34,794 24,278
Income tax paid /
(recovered) 21 42,697 (2,156) 26,039 100,312
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Profit / (loss) (IFRS
financial measure) $ (20,830) $ (8,038) $ 5,708 $ (45,854) $ 53,339
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Operating income $ 35,500 $ 35,123 $ 72,702 $ 179,550 $ 240,068
Add:
Administrative
expenses 26,064 23,083 28,730 114,836 108,289
Deduct:
Depreciation expense (70,085) (41,564) (54,646) (222,403) (152,837)
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Gross profit / (loss)
(IFRS financial
measure) $ (8,521) $ 16,642 $ 46,786 $ 71,983 $ 195,520
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Stated in thousands)
As at December 31, 2013 2012
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 63,869 $ 113,506
Trade and other receivables 459,210 437,038
Current tax assets 5,186 647
Inventory 232,898 211,794
Prepaid expenses 34,407 33,002
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795,570 795,987
Property and equipment 1,374,212 1,458,562
Intangible assets 44,285 10,081
Deferred tax assets 122,745 76,302
Other assets 17,360 11,898
Goodwill 59,475 43,689
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2,413,647 $ 2,396,519
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Bank loans $ - $ 9,119
Trade and other payables 301,920 228,788
Contingent consideration - 2,860
Deferred consideration 650 -
Current tax liabilities 14 7,853
Current portion of loans and borrowings 79,770 -
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382,354 248,620
Loans and borrowings 593,786 694,972
Deferred tax liabilities 87,005 77,012
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 559,723 527,860
Contributed surplus 63,074 55,352
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,020) (24,100)
Retained earnings 725,172 815,700
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Total equity attributable to equity holders of
the Company 1,346,949 1,374,812
Non-controlling interest 3,553 1,103
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$ 2,413,647 $ 2,396,519
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Stated in thousands,
except per share Twelve Twelve
amounts) Three Months Three Months Months Months
Ended Dec Ended Dec Ended Dec Ended Dec
31, 31, 31, 31,
For the year ended
December 31, 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Revenue 552,144 485,865 2,115,472 2,213,400
Cost of sales 560,665 463,378 2,043,489 2,017,880
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Gross profit (8,521) 22,487 71,983 195,520
Administrative expenses 26,066 28,928 114,836 108,289
Other expense 900 (10) 136 375
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Results from operating
activities (35,487) (6,431) (42,989) 86,856
Finance income (470) (550) (1,748) (2,212)
Finance costs 8,592 8,374 34,497 30,497
Foreign exchange (gain)
/ loss (5,968) (3,468) (4,859) 408
Goodwill impairment, net - - 4,123 -
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(Loss) / profit before
income tax (37,641) (10,787) (75,002) 58,163
Income tax (recovery)
/expense (16,431) (2,957) (28,303) 4,824
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(Loss) / profit for the
year (21,210) (7,830) (46,699) 53,339
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Other comprehensive
income
Unrealized loss /
(gain) on hedging
instruments 616 207 717 (898)
Foreign currency
translation gain /
(loss) 14,411 10,311 23,797 (2,193)
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Total comprehensive
(loss) / income for the
year (7,415) 2,274 (23,619) 52,044
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(Loss) / profit
attributable to:
Owners of the Company (20,830) (7,741) (45,854) 53,674
Non-controlling interest (380) (89) (845) (335)
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(Loss) / Profit for the
year (21,210) (7,830) (46,699) 53,339
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Total comprehensive
(loss) / income
attributable to:
Owners of the Company (6,570) 2,363 (22,774) 52,379
Non-controlling interest (845) (89) (845) (335)
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Total comprehensive
(loss) / income for the
year (7,415) 2,274 (23,619) 52,044
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Earnings per share
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Basic (0.14) (0.05) (0.31) 0.37
Diluted (0.14) (0.05) (0.31) 0.37
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Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic 148,916 146,450 148,815 146,620
Weighted average shares
outstanding - diluted 148,916 146,450 148,815 146,690
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOWS
Three Three Twelve Twelve
Months Months Months Months
Ended Dec Ended Dec Ended Dec Ended Dec
31, 31, 31, 31,
(Stated in thousands;
unaudited) 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Cash Provided By/ (Used In):
Operations
Profit/(loss) for the
period $ (21,210) $ (7,830) $ (46,699) $ 53,339
Charges to income not
involving cash:
Depreciation and
amortization 70,085 41,564 222,403 152,837
Amortization of debt
issuance costs 216 208 864 813
Stock-based compensation 2,209 2,455 8,096 9,689
(Gain)Loss on disposal of
property and equipment (15) 352 293 2,423
Net Finance Costs 8,122 7,824 32,749 28,285
Unrealized foreign
exchange (gain)/loss 1 (4,863) (5,593) (50)
Asset impairments, net - - 6,993 -
Income tax
expense/(recovery) (16,431) (2,957) (28,303) 4,824
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42,977 36,753 190,803 252,160
Change in inventories 4,365 6,704 (15,874) (39,471)
Change in trade and other
receivables (37,137) 96,141 (13,251) 167,427
Change in prepayments 2,894 10,444 138 (1,463)
Change in trade and other
payables 7,037 (70,701) 70,950 (67,688)
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Cash generated from
operating activities 20,136 79,341 232,766 310,965
Interest paid (12,956) (8,373) (34,794) (24,278)
Income tax paid (21) (42,697) (26,039) (100,312)
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7,159 28,271 171,933 186,375
Investing
Interest received 387 250 1,155 1,163
Purchase of property and
equipment (20,871) (58,688) (107,761) (444,550)
Proceeds from the sale of
property and equipment 1,790 1,848 6,520 3,325
Purchase of other assets (2,400) - (7,000) -
Payments received on loan
to an unrelated third
party - (250) - (24)
Business acquisitions - - (29,663) -
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(21,094) (56,840) (136,749) (440,086)
Financing
Net proceeds from issuance
of share capital 44 - 1,174 1,289
Repurchase and cancellation
of shares under NCIB - - - (10,011)
(Repayment)/Issuance of
loans and borrowings 2,582 85,946 (42,317) 279,331
Dividend paid - - (44,304) (29,300)
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2,626 86,946 (85,447) 241,309
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash 819 795 626 51
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Increase / (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents (10,490) 58,173 (49,637) (12,349)
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 74,359 55,333 113,506 125,855
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $ 63,869 $ 113,506 $ 63,869 $ 113,506
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SELECTED NOTES TO THE 2013 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Effective January 11, 2013, Trican acquired all of the issued and outstanding
shares and discharged the existing debt of Petro Tools Holding AS, the holding
company for i-TEC and its subsidiaries (collectively "i-TEC"), for consideration
of $60.6 million, which is made up of cash of $29.7 million, 2,381,381 Trican
common shares, issued at $12.73 per share, and deferred consideration of $0.7
million. In conjunction with the acquisition, Trican has agreed to pay
contingent consideration of up to U.S. $45 million subject to agreed upon
financial targets for i-TEC for the year ended December 31, 2013. Trican has
determined the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration to be
nil. All of i-TEC's earnings have been included in Trican's condensed
consolidated statement of comprehensive income since January 11, 2013.
The acquisition date fair values have been accounted as follows:
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Fair value of acquired net assets:
Net working capital (including cash) $ 7,003
Property and equipment 908
Deferred tax liability (11,735)
Intangible assets 41,894
Goodwill1 22,558
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$ 60,628
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Financed as follows:
Cash $ 29,663
Shares issued out of treasury 30,315
Deferred consideration 650
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TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
December 31, December 31,
(Stated in thousands) 2013 2012
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Trade receivables $ 453,729 $ 434,568
Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,265) (4,085)
Loans and other receivables 20,109 17,222
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Total $ 468,573 $ 447,705
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Non-current $ 9,363 $ 10,667
Current $ 459,210 $ 437,038
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INVENTORY
December 31, December 31,
(Stated in thousands) 2013 2012
Chemicals and consumables $ 106,071 $ 93,502
Coiled tubing 21,674 19,669
Parts 105,153 98,623
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$ 232,898 $ 211,794
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land and Fixtures and
(stated in thousands) buildings Equipment fittings Total
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Cost
Balance at January 1,
2012 $ 99,100 $ 1,518,796 $ 38,023 $ 1,655,919
Additions 14,781 424,127 3,535 442,443
Disposals (27) (18,529) (92) (18,648)
Effect of movements in
exchange rates (457) (7,710) (167) (8,334)
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Balance at December 31,
2012 $ 113,397 $ 1,916,684 $ 41,299 $ 2,071,380
Acquisitions through
business combinations - 908 - 908
Additions 22,377 68,301 5,926 96,604
Disposals (2,492) (46,136) (1,959) (50,587)
Effect of movements in
exchange rates 3,441 50,086 1,169 54,696
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Balance at December 31,
2013 $ 136,723 $ 1,989,843 $ 46,435 $ 2,173,001
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Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at January 1,
2012 $ 18,927 $ 433,199 $ 25,463 $ 477,509
Depreciation 4,011 141,031 3,398 148,440
Disposals - (12,587) - (12,587)
Effect of movements in
exchange rates (20) (498) (26) (544)
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Balance at December 31,
2012 $ 22,918 $ 561,065 $ 28,835 $ 612,818
Depreciation 8,142 199,823 6,252 214,217
Disposals (828) (41,162) (914) (42,904)
Effect of movements in
exchange rates 565 13,454 639 14,658
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Balance at December 31,
2013 $ 30,798 $ 733,180 $ 34,812 $ 798,789
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Carrying amounts
At December 31, 2012 $ 90,479 $ 1,355,619 $ 12,464 $ 1,458,562
At December 31, 2013 $ 105,926 $ 1,256,663 $ 11,623 $ 1,374,212
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Included within equipment are assets held under finance lease with a gross value
of $53.2 million (2012 - $53.7 million) and accumulated depreciation of $28.8
million (2012 - $18.4 million). The lease obligations are secured by the leased
equipment. At December 31, 2013, Trican had $50.5 million in idle equipment and
$150.4 million in assets under construction which have not been depreciated. At
December 31, 2013, there were no impairment losses recognized (2012 - nil).
Included in other expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income
is a $2.9 million loss relating to the write-down of unsecured deposits with an
insolvent vendor. In addition, at December 31, 2013, Trican has $8.8 million in
assets under construction with this vendor included in property and equipment in
the statement of financial position. Trican believes that it currently has legal
title to these assets and is confident in its ability to defend this position.
At December 31, 2013 the Company is the physical custodian of these assets.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Total
(stated in Patents and Non-compete intangible
thousands) Goodwill know-how agreements CBM process assets
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Cost
Balance at
January 1,
2012 $ 43,706 $ - $ 23,455 $ 8,503 $ 31,958
Effect of
movements in
exchange rates (17) - (462) (3) (465)
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Balance at
December 31,
2012 $ 43,689 - $ 22,993 $ 8,500 $ 31,493
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Balance at
January 1,
2013 $ 43,689 - $ 22,993 $ 8,500 $ 31,493
Acquisition
through
business
combinations 22,558 41,894 - - 41,894
Effect of
movements in
exchange rates - - 1,436 - 1,436
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Balance at
December 31,
2013 $ 66,247 $ 41,894 $ 24,429 $ 8,500 $ 74,823
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Amortization
and impairment
losses
Balance at
January 1,
2012 $ - $ - $ 13,927 $ 4,038 $ 17,965
Amortization - - 2,992 849 3,841
Effect of
movements in
exchange rates - - (394) - (394)
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Balance at
December 31,
2012 $ - - $ 16,525 $ 4,887 $ 21,412
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Balance at
January 1,
2013 $ - $ - $ 16,525 $ 4,887 $ 21,412
Impairment 6,312 - - - -
Amortization - 4,189 3,146 850 8,185
Effect of
movements in
exchange rates 460 - 941 - 941
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Balance at
December 31,
2013 $ 6,772 $ 4,189 $ 20,612 $ 5,737 $ 30,538
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Carrying
amounts
At December 31,
2012 $ 43,689 - $ 6,468 $ 3,613 $ 10,081
At December 31,
2013 $ 59,475 $ 37,705 $ 3,817 $ 2,763 $ 44,285
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TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
December 31,
(Stated in thousands) December 31, December 31,
2013 2012
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Trade payables 160,098 112,141
Accrued liabilities 53,888 40,803
Liabilities for cash-settled arrangements 19,443 14,800
Dividend payable 22,338 21,968
Finance lease obligations 11,938 13,275
Other payables 34,215 25,801
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Total trade and other payables $ 301,920 $ 228,788
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LOANS AND BORROWINGS
Bank loans
The Company's Russian subsidiary has a US $20 million (Canadian equivalent of
$21.3 million) demand revolving facility with a large international bank. This
facility is unsecured, bears interest at LIBOR plus a premium, as determined by
the bank, plus 2.75% and has been guaranteed by the Company. As at December 31,
2013, there was nothing drawn on this facility (December 31, 2012 - $9.1
million).
Long term debt December 31, December 31,
(Stated in thousands) 2013 2012
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Notes payable $ 456,935 $ 430,408
Finance lease obligations 25,904 36,324
Revolving credit facilities 212,625 255,693
Hedge receivable (9,970) (5,059)
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Total $ 685,494 $ 717,366
Current portion of finance lease obligations
(1) 11,938 13,275
Russian demand revolving credit facility - 9,119
Current portion of long-term debt 79,770 -
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Non-current $ 593,786 $ 694,972
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(1) Current portion of finance lease obligations is included in trade and other
payables.
Trican has a $500.0 million four-year extendible revolving credit facility
("Revolving Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks. The Revolving Credit
Facility is unsecured and bears interest at the applicable Canadian prime rate,
U.S. prime rate, Banker's Acceptance rate, or at LIBOR, plus 50 to 325 basis
points, dependent on certain financial ratios of the Company. On October 17,
2013, the Revolving Credit Facility was extended by an additional year to 2017.
The Revolving Credit Facility requires Trican to comply with certain financial
and non-financial covenants that are typical for this type of arrangement.
Trican was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.
SHARE CAPITAL AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Share capital
Authorized:
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares,
issuable in series. The shares have no par value. All issued shares are fully
paid.
Issued and Outstanding - Common Shares:
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Number of
(stated in thousands, except share amounts) Shares Amount
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Balance, January 1, 2012 146,916,859 $ 529,062
Exercise of stock options 288,718 1,289
Reclassification from contributed surplus on
exercise of options - 231
Shares repurchased and cancelled under NCIB (755,400) (2,722)
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Balance, December 31, 2012 146,450,177 $ 527,860
Exercise of stock options 86,488 1,174
Reclassification from contributed surplus on
exercise of options - 374
Shares issued for acquisition 2,381,381 30,315
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Balance, December 31, 2013 148,918,046 $ 559,723
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Stated in thousands, except
share and per share amounts)
Three months Three months Twelve months Twelve months
Ended Dec.31 Ended Dec.31 Ended Dec.31 Ended Dec.31
Basic Income Per
Share 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Net (loss)/income
available to
common
shareholders $ (20,830) (7,741) $ (45,854) $ 53,674
Weighted average
number of common
shares 148,916,011 146,450,177 148,815,362 146,619,743
Basic (loss) /
income per share $ (0.14) (0.05) $ (0.31) $ 0.37
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Diluted Income Per
Share 2013 2012
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Net (loss)/income
available to
common
shareholders $ (20,830) (7,741) $ (45,854) $ 53,674
Weighted average
number of common
shares 148,916,011 146,450,177 148,815,362 146,619,743
Diluted effect of
stock options - - - 70,515
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Diluted weighted
average number of
common shares 148,916,011 146,450,177 148,815,362 146,690,258
Diluted
(loss)/income per
share $ (0.14) (0.05) $ (0.31) $ 0.37
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At December 31, 2013, all of the outstanding options have been excluded from the
diluted weighted average number of common shares as the Company ended the year
at a net loss.
INCOME TAXES
Three months Three months Twelve months Twelve months
(Stated in
thousands) Ended Dec.31 Ended Dec.31 Ended Dec.31 Ended Dec.31
2013 2012 2013 2012
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Current tax
expense/(recovery)
Current year 7,779 21,366 $ 16,836 $ 104,997
Adjustment for
prior years - - (1,401) 546
Recognition of
previously
unrecognized tax
losses - - (1,675) -
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7,779 21,366 $ 13,760 $ 105,543
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Deferred tax
expense/(recovery)
Deferred tax
recovery
recognized in the
current year (24,210) (24,323) $ (42,282) $ (100,474)
Adjustment for
prior years - - 219 (245)
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(24,210) (24,323) $ (42,063) $ (100,719)
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Total tax
(recovery)/expense (16,431) (2,957) $ (28,303) $ 4,824
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The income tax expense differs from that expected by applying the combined
federal and provincial income tax rate of 25.26% (2012 - 25.17%) to income
before income taxes for the following reasons:
(Stated in thousands)
For the year ended December 31, 2013 2012
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Expected combined federal and provincial income
tax $ (18,946) $ 14,639
Statutory and other rate differences (15,862) (18,489)
Non-deductible expenses 6,898 5,719
Stock-based compensation 2,045 2,439
Translation of foreign subsidiaries (85) 59
Adjustments related to prior years (1,182) 301
Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses (1,675) -
Changes to deferred income tax rates 517 19
Capital and other foreign tax (18) 175
Other 5 (38)
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$ (28,303) $ 4,824
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The change in the combined Federal and Provincial statutory tax rate in Canada
from 2012 to 2013 is due to an increase in the British Columbia provincial tax
rate from 10% to 11% effective April 1, 2013.
Deferred Tax Balances
The components of the deferred tax asset and liability are as follows:
(Stated in thousands)
For the year ended December 31, 2013 2012
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Deferred tax assets:
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Goodwill $ 35,507 $ 36,297
Non-capital loss carry forwards 156,470 91,504
Property, equipment and other assets (73,077) (53,942)
Other 3,845 2,443
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$ 122,745 $ 76,302
Deferred tax liabilities:
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Non-capital loss carry forwards $ - $ 1,707
Property, equipment and other assets (38,902) (38,088)
Partnership deferral (41,031) (42,362)
Other (7,072) 1,731
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$ (87,005) $ (77,012)
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Included in the above tax pools are $428.4 million (2012 - $262.6 million) of
gross non-capital losses that can be carried forward to reduce taxable income in
future years. These losses are predominantly in the U.S. and expire between 2029
and 2033. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent it is considered
probable that those assets will be recoverable. This involves an assessment of
when those deferred tax assets are likely to reverse, and a judgment as to
whether or not there will be sufficient taxable profits available to offset the
tax assets when they do reverse. This requires assumptions regarding future
profitability and is therefore inherently uncertain.
Deferred tax liabilities of $5.6 million (2012 - $5.0 million) have not been
recognized on the unremitted earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries to
the extent that the Company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the
temporary differences, and it is probable that the temporary differences would
not reverse in the foreseeable future.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company operates in Canada and the U.S. along with a number of international
regions, which include Russia, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Australia, Saudi Arabia,
Colombia and Norway. Each geographic region has a General Manager that is
responsible for the operation and strategy of their region's business. Personnel
working within the particular geographic region report to the General Manager;
the General Manager reports to the Corporate Executive.
The Company provides a comprehensive array of specialized products, equipment,
services and technology to customers through three operating divisions:
-- Canadian operations provides cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing,
nitrogen, geological, acidizing, reservoir management, industrial
cleaning and pipeline, and completion systems and downhole tool
services, which are performed on new and existing oil and gas wells.
-- U.S. operations provides cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing, nitrogen,
acidizing and completion systems and downhole tool services, which are
performed on new and existing oil and gas wells.
-- International operations provides cementing, fracturing, coiled tubing,
acidizing, nitrogen, and completion systems and downhole tool services,
which are performed on new and existing oil and gas wells.
Information regarding the results of each geographic region is included below.
Performance is measured based on revenue and gross profit as included in the
internal management reports, which are reviewed by the Company's executive
management team. Each region's gross profit is used to measure performance as
management believes that such information is most relevant in evaluating
regional results relative to other entities that operate within the industry.
Transactions between the segments are recorded at cost and have been eliminated
upon consolidation.
Canadian United States International
Operations Operations Operations
Revenue $ 1,021,426 $ 764,962 $ 329,084
Gross profit/(loss) 137,768 (50,537) 11,605
Finance income - - -
Finance costs - - -
Impairment 2,870 - 4,123
Tax expense/(recovery) 11,961 (39,054) (1,210)
Depreciation and amortization 89,716 103,096 27,284
Assets 963,234 1,070,487 332,041
Goodwill 45,248 - 14,227
Property and equipment 523,594 728,609 104,943
Capital expenditures 32,020 53,532 21,528
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Year ended December 31, 2012
Revenue $ 1,139,474 $ 797,783 $ 276,143
Gross profit/(loss) 286,271 (77,379) 11,363
Finance income - - -
Finance costs - - -
Tax expense/(recovery) 46,884 (43,471) 883
Depreciation and amortization 53,810 71,683 26,422
Assets 910,888 1,109,657 323,134
Goodwill 22,690 - 20,999
Property and equipment 534,235 797,841 111,632
Capital expenditures 137,477 258,363 41,666
Corporate Total
Revenue $ - $ 2,115,472
Gross profit/(loss) (26,853) 71,983
Finance income (1,748) (1,748)
Finance costs 34,497 34,497
Impairment - 6,993
Tax expense/(recovery) - (28,303)
Depreciation and amortization 2,307 222,403
Assets 47,885 2,413,647
Goodwill - 59,475
Property and equipment 17,066 1,374,212
Capital expenditures 681 107,761
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Year ended December 31, 2012
Revenue $ - $ 2,213,400
Gross profit/(loss) (24,735) 195,520
Finance income (2,212) (2,212)
Finance costs 30,497 30,497
Tax expense/(recovery) 528 4,824
Depreciation and amortization 922 152,837
Assets 52,840 2,396,519
Goodwill - 43,689
Property and equipment 14,854 1,458,562
Capital expenditures 7,044 444,550
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains certain forward-looking information and financial outlook
based on Trican's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions
that were made by the Company in light of information available at the time the
statement was made. Forward-looking information and financial outlook that
address expectations or projections about the future, and other statements and
information about the Company's strategy for growth, expected and future
expenditures, costs, operating and financial results, future financing and
capital activities are forward-looking statements. Some forward-looking
information and financial outlook are identified by the use of terms and phrases
such as "anticipate," "achieve", "achievable," "believe," "estimate," "expect,"
"intention", "plan", "planned", and other similar terms and phrases. This
forward-looking information and financial outlook speak only as of the date of
this document and we do not undertake to publicly update this forward-looking
information and financial outlook except in accordance with applicable
securities laws. This forward-looking information and financial outlook
includes, among others:
-- The expectation that coil tubing operations will commence in Saudi
Arabia in the first half of 2014;
-- The expectation that cementing operations will commence in Colombia in
the first half of 2014;
-- The intention to grow our Australian cementing business in 2014;
-- The intention to grow our completion tools business in 2014;
-- The expectation that Trican's 2014 capital budget will be approximately
$80 - $90 million;
-- The belief that Trican has sufficient funding to meet foreseeable
borrowing requirements;
-- The expectation that the number of wells drilled in Canada in 2014 will
be relatively consistent with 2013 levels;
-- The belief that fracturing intensity per well will continue to increase
in 2014 and will lead to an increase in year-over-year fracturing demand
in 2014 in Canada;
-- The expectation that fracturing intensity per well will increase due to
a rise in fracturing stages per well and the expectation that the number
of multi-stage horizontal wells drilled in Canada will increase relative
to vertical wells;
-- The expectation that fracturing jobs will increase in size in Canada;
-- The expectation that cash flow from our Canadian customers will increase
due to an expected lower Canadian dollar and higher than forecasted
commodity prices;
-- The expectation that drilling and completions activity in Duvernay will
increase in 2014;
-- The expectation that there will be marginal increase in LNG related
drilling in 2014 in Canada;
-- The expectation that a significant amount of pressure pumping demand
will continue to be generated from activity in Montney and Cardium in
2014;
-- The expectation that our fracturing and cementing equipment in Canada
will be fully utilized until spring break-up;
-- The expectation that first quarter operating margins in Canada will
increase slightly relative to the fourth quarter in 2013 due to
increased utilization;
-- The expectation that Canadian margins in the first quarter of 2014 will
decrease to the levels in the first quarter of 2013 due to lower pricing
and increased costs combined with a slow start in January of 2014;
-- The expectation that pricing in Canada will remain stable in the first
quarter of 2014;
-- The intention to increase pricing levels in Canada if activity and
demand remain strong during the second half of 2014;
-- The expectation that our three fracturing crews in the Marcellus will be
well utilized in the first quarter of 2014 and contribute sequential
improvements in U.S. revenue and operating income;
-- The expectation that the utilization of our existing crew in Marcellus
will be strong in 2014;
-- The intention to monitor activity levels in the Marcellus play and
deploy additional horsepower if market conditions continue to improve in
that region;
-- The intention to continue focusing on service quality and improved
utilization of our three fracturing crews in the Permian basin;
-- The belief that pricing in the Permian basin will increase when
utilization remains high over a period of time;
-- The belief that increased utilization in the Permian will be a key
factor in improving the financial results of our U.S. operations and
will continue to be a strategic focus for Trican;
-- The expectation that fracturing demand will remain stable in the Eagle
Ford, Bakken and Oklahoma regions;
-- The expectation that Trican will continue to improve utilization and
decrease costs in the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Oklahoma regions;
-- The expectation that pressure pumping demand in the dry gas plays in
U.S. will not increase in 2014;
-- The intention to continue monitoring the activity levels in the U.S. dry
gas plays and react accordingly;
-- The expectation that increased sequential activity in the Marcellus play
and the Permian play will lead to increased revenue and operating income
in the first quarter in 2014 compared to the fourth quarter of 2013;
-- The expectation that our U.S. completion tools business will maintain
strong levels of profitability and contribute to improvements in
sequential U.S. operating results;
-- The expectation that there will be no improvements in the U.S. financial
results during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter
of 2013 due to lower year over year pricing;
-- The expectation that there will be a year over year increase in Russian
and Kazakhstan oil and gas industry activity and a continued increase in
horizontal multi-stage well completions during 2014;
-- The expectation that 2014 revenue for Russia and Kazakhstan will be 5%
higher compared to 2013 and that the increase is based on consistent job
count combined with a 7% increase in pressure pumping revenue per job,
partially offset by a small decrease in pressure pumping revenue;
-- The expectation that 2014 pricing improvements will only cover
inflationary cost increases in Russia and Kazakhstan;
-- The expectation that 2014 Russian and Kazakhstan operating margins will
improve slightly in 2014;
-- The expectation that first-quarter activity in Russia and Kazakhstan
will decrease compared with the fourth quarter in 2013 due to extreme
cold weather;
-- The expectation of revenue growth and improved profitability in 2014 for
the international completion tools business;
-- The intention to expand our international customer base in 2014;
-- The expectation to see improved utilization and profitability for our
Australian cement crews in 2014;
-- The intention to expand market share in Australia through sales and
marketing activities as well as offering high service quality and
technical solutions;
-- The belief that, if there is no improvement in the utilization for our
two coiled tubing crews in Algeria, Trican will consider redeploying
those assets into more profitable regions;
-- The intention to continue establishing our market presence in Colombia
and Saudi Arabia in 2014;
-- The intention to become a full service pressure pumping company in
Colombia over time;
-- The expectation that the acquisition of i-TEC will provide growth
opportunities and enhance our other pressure pumping service lines.
Forward-looking information and financial outlook is based on current
expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, which we believe are
reasonable but which may prove to be incorrect. Trican's actual results may
differ materially from those expressed or implied and therefore such
forward-looking information and financial outlook should not be unduly relied
upon. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified in
this document, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things:
industry activity; the general stability of the economic and political
environment; effect of market conditions on demand for the Company's products
and services; the ability to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a
timely and cost efficient manner; the ability to operate its business in a safe,
efficient and effective manner; the performance and characteristics of various
business segments; the effect of current plans; the timing and costs of capital
expenditures; future oil and natural gas prices; currency, exchange and interest
rates; the regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes and environmental
matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; and the ability of
the Company to successfully market its products and services.
Forward-looking information and financial outlook is subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those anticipated. These risks and uncertainties include: fluctuating
prices for crude oil and natural gas; changes in drilling activity; general
global economic, political and business conditions; weather conditions;
regulatory changes; the successful exploitation and integration of technology;
customer acceptance of technology; success in obtaining issued patents; the
potential development of competing technologies by market competitors; and
availability of products, qualified personnel, manufacturing capacity and raw
materials. The foregoing important factors are not exhaustive. In addition,
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking
information and financial outlook provided herein as a result of the risk
factors set forth under the section entitled "Risks Factors" in our Annual
Information Form dated March 21, 2013. Readers are also referred to the risk
factors and assumptions described in other documents filed by the Company from
time to time with securities regulatory authorities.
Additional information regarding Trican including Trican's most recent annual
information form is available under Trican's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Dale Dusterhoft
Chief Executive Officer
ddusterhoft@trican.ca
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Michael Baldwin
Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO
mbaldwin@trican.ca
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Gary Summach
Director of Reporting and Investor Relations
gsummach@trican.ca
Trican Well Service Ltd.
2900, 645 - 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4G8
(403) 266-0202
(403) 237-7716 (FAX)
www.trican.ca
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