Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results

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Helmerich & Payne reported a net loss of $56 million, or $(0.52) per diluted share, for Q3 2021, reflecting improved revenues of $332 million compared to a $121 million loss on $296 million in Q2 2021. Operating cash flow declined to $31 million, down from $78 million in the prior quarter. The North America Solutions segment saw reduced operating losses and improved gross margins due to higher rig activity. The company anticipates increased activity and pricing in Q4 2021, alongside strategic investments in geothermal energy and cost-saving measures projected to yield $7 million annually.

Positive

• Improvement in operating loss for North America Solutions from $109.8 million to $43.7 million.
• Projected increase in North America Solutions gross margins to between $72-$82 million in Q4 2021.
• Strategic investments in geothermal projects to enhance long-term growth and sustainability.

Negative

• Net loss of $56 million for Q3 2021, despite a smaller loss compared to the previous quarter.
• Decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from $78 million in Q2 2021 to $31 million.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported a net loss of $56 million, or $(0.52) per diluted share, from operating revenues of $332 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, compared to a net loss of $121 million, or $(1.13) per diluted share, on revenues of $296 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The net losses per diluted share for the third and second quarters of fiscal year 2021 include $0.05 and $(0.53), respectively, of after-tax gains and losses comprised of select items⁽²⁾. For the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, select items⁽²⁾ were comprised of:

• $0.08 of after-tax gains pertaining to a non-cash fair market adjustment to our equity investment, income tax adjustments related to certain discrete tax items, and discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations
• $(0.03) of after-tax losses pertaining to a non-cash impairment for fair market adjustments to decommissioned rigs that are held for sale, restructuring charges, and changes in the fair values of certain contingent liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $31 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $78 million in the prior quarter, which benefited from a large income tax refund.

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, "The rig count and market share gains we have secured since the industry lows almost a year ago is a testament to H&P's position as the leading drilling solutions provider. While we have experienced moderation in this upward trajectory, we still expect activity and pricing to continue to increase over the next quarter as the availability of super-spec rigs tightens. We remain optimistic that current crude oil prices will translate into even higher activity and pricing levels in the fourth calendar quarter leading into 2022.

"We continue to affect change in the industry through the use of new commercial models and digital technology solutions. There is a growing appreciation for the value proposition H&P provides, and more customers are partnering with us to achieve better drilling outcomes. When utilized on a FlexRig® platform, H&P's digital technology and automation solutions are able to enhance drilling outcomes both in terms of efficiency gains and wellbore quality, resulting in improved long-term well economics and returns. This outcome-based approach delivers more predictive, consistent and superior well results over an entire drilling program, lowering overall well costs and downhole risks, and greatly reducing the potential for costly outliers. Minimizing downhole variation with the appropriate planning, technology and execution can produce positive economic results in a drilling program.

"The methods, the equipment, the technology and the risk profile in the drilling of unconventional oil and gas wells has evolved significantly over the past few decades; however, the legacy dayrate model has not. This has resulted in an unsustainable allocation of the economic benefits that have been accruing over the past several years through the drilling of more efficient and better-quality wells. Consequently, the pricing model for providing better drilling outcomes needs to evolve. H&P's new commercial models aim to better align us with our customer's goals and allow us to share in the value-added outcomes we help create."

Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "The Company's solid financial position and strong financial stewardship remain resolute, giving us plenty of flexibility in our capital allocation strategy to take advantage of additional investment opportunities in the future should they arise and to maintain our steadfast commitment of returning cash to shareholders.

"We have continued to make investments, and explore future investments, in geothermal companies targeting the ambitious goal of affordable, reliable, and clean energy on a global scale. At present, we have a robust set of geothermal investment opportunities across a diverse technological and drilling spectrum. These opportunities not only include providing our drilling and technology solutions, but also direct investments into companies working toward accessing geothermal heat to create low-carbon and scalable base load power generation in an economically viable manner. Additionally, we continue to invest resources and work with our customers to provide customized power management solutions at the rig site that result in improved environmental and economic outcomes.

"Within the constructs of a smaller industry going forward, reducing our operating cost structure remains a high priority for the Company and steps have been underway to make this happen. Recent actions will result in an estimated annualized savings of $7 million with that full benefit captured in calendar 2022. Further, we have many other ongoing initiatives that will result in additional cost savings, that will be recognized incrementally over the next several quarters. Over time we expect these cost saving measures to culminate into meaningful, long-term improvements in our cost structure."

John Lindsay concluded, “The strength of our people, financial position, and drilling solutions will continue to provide us an edge in this improving market. Our track record of forming new and cementing existing partnerships with customers that manifest from our commitment to mutual long-term success."

Operating Segment Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021

North America Solutions:

This segment had an operating loss of $43.7 million compared to an operating loss of $109.8 million during the previous quarter. The decrease in the operating loss was primarily due to the prior quarter being adversely impacted by impairments related to fair market adjustments to decommissioned rigs that are held for sale and restructuring charges. Absent the select items⁽²⁾ for the quarters, this segment's operating loss declined by $13.9 million on a sequential basis, due mainly to a higher level of rig activity.

Operating gross margins⁽¹⁾ increased by $10.9 million to $75.0 million as both revenues and expenses increased sequentially. Operating results were still negatively impacted by the costs associated with reactivating rigs; $5.9 million in the third fiscal quarter compared to $9.7 million in the second fiscal quarter.

International Solutions:

This segment had an operating loss of $3.5 million compared to an operating loss of $3.5 million during the previous quarter. Operating gross margins⁽¹⁾ improved slightly to a negative $1.4 million from a negative $1.9 million in the previous quarter. Current quarter results included a $0.6 million foreign currency loss primarily related to our South American operations compared to a $2.4 million foreign currency loss in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

This segment had operating income of $5.7 million compared to operating income of $3.0 million during the previous quarter. Operating gross margins⁽¹⁾ for the quarter were $9.2 million compared to $6.2 million in the prior quarter.

Operational Outlook for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021

North America Solutions:

• We expect North America Solutions operating gross margins⁽¹⁾ to be between $72-$82 million
• We expect to exit the quarter at between 127-132 contracted rigs

International Solutions:

• We expect International Solutions operating gross margins⁽¹⁾ to be relatively flat between $(2)-$0 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

• We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico operating gross margins⁽¹⁾ to be between $7-$9 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2021

• Gross capital expenditures are now expected to at the lower end of our previous guidance range of $85 to $105 million range. Ongoing asset sales include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment that offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures and are still expected to total approximately $25 million in fiscal year 2021. Note the sale of the offshore platform rig during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 is excluded from this number.
• Depreciation and amortization expenses are still expected to be approximately $425 million
• Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2021 are now expected to be roughly $20 to 25 million
• Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2021 are still expected to be approximately $160 million

Select Items Included in Net Income per Diluted Share

Third quarter of fiscal year 2021 net loss of $(0.52) per diluted share included $0.05 in after-tax gains comprised of the following:

• $0.01 of non-cash after-tax gains from discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations
• $0.02 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
• $0.05 of income tax adjustments related to certain discrete tax items
• $(0.01) of non-cash after-tax losses for impairments related to fair market value adjustments to decommissioned rigs that are held for sale
• $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges

• $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to the change in the fair values of certain contingent liabilities

Second quarter of fiscal year 2021 net loss of $(1.13) per diluted share included $(0.53) in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

• $0.02 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
• $0.02 of non-cash after-tax gains from discontinued operations related to adjustments resulting from currency fluctuations
• $(0.01) of after-tax losses related to restructuring charges

• $(0.17) of after-tax losses pertaining to the sale of excess drilling equipment and spares
• $(0.39) of non-cash after-tax losses for impairments related to fair market value adjustments to decommissioned rigs that are held for sale

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations, to discuss the Company’s third quarter fiscal year 2021 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (877) 876-9176 for domestic callers or (785) 424-1670 for international callers. The call access code is ‘Helmerich’. You may also listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live over the internet by logging on to the Company’s website at http://www.helmerichpayne.com and accessing the corresponding link through the investor relations section by clicking on “Investors” and then clicking on “News and Events - Events & Presentations” to find the event and the link to the webcast.

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. At June 30, 2021, H&P's fleet included 242 land rigs in the U.S., 32 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the registrant’s future financial position, operations outlook, business strategy, dividends, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10‑K and quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q. As a result of these factors, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required by law.

We use our Investor Relations website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on our Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com.

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

(1) Operating gross margin is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses.

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

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	June 30,				March 31,				June 30,				June 30,				June 30,
	2021				2021				2020				2021				2020
Operating revenues
Drilling services	$	329,774			$	294,026			$	314,405			$	868,581			$	1,556,093
Other	2,439				2,145				2,959				6,180				9,567
	332,213				296,171				317,364				874,761				1,565,660
Operating costs and expenses
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization	255,471				230,313				205,198				684,473				1,022,270
Other operating expenses	1,481				1,274				1,549				4,117				4,286
Depreciation and amortization	104,493				106,417				110,161				317,771				372,298
Research and development	5,610				5,334				3,638				16,527				16,730
Selling, general and administrative	41,719				39,349				43,108				120,371				134,894
Asset impairment charge	2,130				54,284				—				56,414				563,234
Restructuring charges	2,110				1,608				15,495				3,856				15,495
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(3,434)				18,515				(4,201)				2,745				(18,790)
	409,580				457,094				374,948				1,206,274				2,110,417
Operating loss from continuing operations	(77,367)				(160,923)				(57,584)				(331,513)				(544,757)
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income	1,527				4,819				771				8,225				6,551
Interest expense	(5,963)				(5,759)				(6,125)				(17,861)				(18,320)
Gain (loss) on investment securities	2,409				2,520				2,267				7,853				(7,325)
Gain on sale of subsidiary	—				—				—				—				14,963
Other	(970)				(577)				(2,914)				(3,027)				(3,711)
	(2,997)				1,003				(6,001)				(4,810)				(7,842)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(80,364)				(159,920)				(63,585)				(336,323)				(552,599)
Income tax benefit	(23,659)				(36,624)				(17,578)				(78,398)				(116,853)
Loss from continuing operations	(56,705)				(123,296)				(46,007)				(257,925)				(435,746)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	1,150				2,293				9,151				10,936				22,675
Income tax provision	—				—				8,743				—				22,463
Income from discontinued operations	1,150				2,293				408				10,936				212
Net loss	$	(55,555)			$	(121,003)			$	(45,599)			$	(246,989)			$	(435,534)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.53)			$	(1.15)			$	(0.43)			$	(2.40)			$	(4.05)
Income from discontinued operations	$	0.01			$	0.02			$	—			$	0.10			$	—
Net loss	$	(0.52)			$	(1.13)			$	(0.43)			$	(2.30)			$	(4.05)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.53)			$	(1.15)			$	(0.43)			$	(2.40)			$	(4.05)
Income from discontinued operations	$	0.01			$	0.02			$	—			$	0.10			$	—
Net loss	$	(0.52)			$	(1.13)			$	(0.43)			$	(2.30)			$	(4.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic	107,896				107,861				107,439				107,790				108,185
Diluted	107,896				107,861				107,439				107,790				108,185

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
	June 30,				September 30,
(in thousands except share data and share amounts)	2021				2020
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	370,553			$	487,884
Short-term investments	187,256				89,335
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,885 and $1,820, respectively	233,632				192,623
Inventories of materials and supplies, net	90,537				104,180
Prepaid expenses and other, net	91,477				89,305
Assets held-for-sale	10,088				—
Total current assets	983,543				963,327
Investments	36,886				31,585
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,281,082				3,646,341
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill	45,653				45,653
Intangible assets, net	75,634				81,027
Operating lease right-of-use asset	53,116				44,583
Other assets, net	19,371				17,105
Total other noncurrent assets	193,774				188,368
Total assets	$	4,495,285			$	4,829,621
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	64,193			$	36,468
Dividends payable	27,324				27,226
Accrued liabilities	173,784				155,442
Total current liabilities	265,301				219,136
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net	481,002				480,727
Deferred income taxes	584,633				650,675
Other	154,049				147,180
Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations	2,393				13,389
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,222,077				1,291,971
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 and 112,151,563 shares issued as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively, and 107,898,782 and 107,488,242 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively	11,222				11,215
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	—				—
Additional paid-in capital	523,281				521,628
Retained earnings	2,679,859				3,010,012
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(24,814)				(26,188)
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,324,083 shares and 4,663,321 shares as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively	(181,641)				(198,153)
Total shareholders’ equity	3,007,907				3,318,514
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,495,285			$	4,829,621

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2021				2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(246,989)			$	(435,534)
Adjustment for income from discontinued operations	(10,936)				(212)
Loss from continuing operations	(257,925)				(435,746)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	317,771				372,298
Asset impairment charge	56,414				563,234
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	994				1,358
Provision for credit loss	8				4,151
Stock-based compensation	21,240				32,059
(Gain) loss on investment securities	(7,853)				7,325
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	2,745				(18,790)
Gain on sale of subsidiary	—				(14,963)
Deferred income tax benefit	(66,102)				(122,366)
Other	8,849				(1,580)
Changes in assets and liabilities	13,721				59,311
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	89,862				446,291
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations	(41)				(38)
Net cash provided by operating activities	89,821				446,253
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(49,173)				(120,960)
Purchase of investments	(236,784)				(78,303)
Proceeds from sale of investments	139,430				66,033
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	—				15,056
Proceeds from asset sales	26,775				31,200
Other	—				(50)
Net cash used in investing activities	(119,752)				(87,024)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(81,815)				(233,124)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	—				4,100
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	(2,160)				(3,752)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business	(250)				(4,250)
Share repurchase	—				(28,504)
Other	(719)				(446)
Net cash used in financing activities	(84,944)				(265,976)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(114,875)				93,253
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	536,747				382,971
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	421,872			$	476,224

	Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
SEGMENT REPORTING	June 30,				March 31,				June 30,				June 30,
(in thousands, except operating statistics)	2021				2021				2020				2021				2020
NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	281,132			$	249,939			$	254,434			$	733,061			$	1,325,076
Direct operating expenses	206,172				185,841				152,663				549,322				832,229
Segment gross margin (2)	74,960				64,098				101,771				183,739				492,847
Depreciation and amortization	96,997				99,917				102,699				297,238				336,098
Research and development	5,605				5,329				3,459				16,400				15,871
Selling, general and administrative expense	12,583				12,960				13,533				37,223				42,798
Asset impairment charge	2,130				54,284				—				56,414				406,548
Restructuring charges	1,388				1,442				7,237				2,969				7,237
Segment operating loss	$	(43,743)			$	(109,834)			$	(25,157)			$	(226,505)			$	(315,705)
Operating Statistics (1):
Average active rigs	119				105				89				102				157
Number of active rigs at the end of period	121				109				68				121				68
Number of available rigs at the end of period	242				242				262				242				262
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	33,282			$	27,290			$	27,806			$	79,361			$	164,540
INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	15,278			$	14,813			$	22,477			$	40,609			$	120,189
Direct operating expenses	16,690				16,718				27,595				50,931				99,634
Segment gross margin (2)	(1,412)				(1,905)				(5,118)				(10,322)				20,555
Depreciation	573				415				996				1,361				16,634
Selling, general and administrative expense	1,346				1,138				1,129				3,463				3,832
Asset impairment charge	—				—				—				—				156,686
Restructuring charges	207				—				2,297				207				2,297
Segment operating loss	$	(3,538)			$	(3,458)			$	(9,540)			$	(15,353)			$	(158,894)
Operating Statistics (1):
Average active rigs	5				4				11				5				15
Number of active rigs at the end of period	6				5				8				6				8
Number of available rigs at the end of period	32				32				32				32				32
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	1,152			$	1,613			$	3,079			$	5,324			$	6,875
OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	33,364			$	29,274			$	37,494			$	94,911			$	110,828
Direct operating expenses	24,127				23,069				28,967				73,452				91,660
Segment gross margin (2)	9,237				6,205				8,527				21,459				19,168
Depreciation	2,938				2,593				3,004				8,137				8,591
Selling, general and administrative expense	592				634				1,248				1,895				3,293
Restructuring charges	—				—				1,262				—				1,262
Segment operating income	$	5,707			$	2,978			$	3,013			$	11,427			$	6,022
Operating Statistics (1):
Average active rigs	4				4				5				4				5
Number of active rigs at the end of period	4				4				5				4				5
Number of available rigs at the end of period	7				7				8				7				8
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	8,342			$	5,193			$	8,224			$	21,403			$	24,888

(1)		These operating metrics allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, these operating metrics replaced previously used per day metrics. As a result, prior year comparative information is also provided above.
(2)		Segment gross margin and operating income/loss have limitations and should not be used as alternatives to revenues, expenses, or operating income/loss, which are performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP.

Segment reconciliation amounts were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America Solutions				Offshore Gulf of Mexico				International Solutions				Other				Eliminations				Total
Operating revenue	$	281,132			$	33,364			$	15,278			$	2,439			$	—			$	332,213
Intersegment	—				—				—				9,379				(9,379)				—
Total operating revenue	$	281,132			$	33,364			$	15,278			$	11,818			$	(9,379)			$	332,213
Direct operating expenses	202,630				21,923				16,547				15,852				—				256,952
Intersegment	3,542				2,204				143				13				(5,902)				—
Total drilling services & other operating expenses	$	206,172			$	24,127			$	16,690			$	15,865			$	(5,902)			$	256,952

	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America Solutions				Offshore Gulf of Mexico				International Solutions				Other				Eliminations				Total
Operating revenue	$	733,061			$	94,911			$	40,609			$	6,180			$	—			$	874,761
Intersegment	—				—				—				25,181				(25,181)				—
Total operating revenue	$	733,061			$	94,911			$	40,609			$	31,361			$	(25,181)			$	874,761
Direct operating expenses	540,497				67,043				50,483				30,567				—				688,590
Intersegment	8,825				6,409				448				270				(15,952)				—
Total drilling services & other operating expenses	$	549,322			$	73,452			$	50,931			$	30,837			$	(15,952)			$	688,590

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

The following table reconciles segment operating income (loss) per the information above to loss from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
	June 30,				March 31,				June 30,				June 30,				June 30,
(in thousands)	2021				2021				2020				2021				2020
Operating income (loss)
North America Solutions	$	(43,743)			$	(109,834)			$	(25,157)			$	(226,505)			$	(315,705)
International Solutions	(3,538)				(3,458)				(9,540)				(15,353)				(158,894)
Offshore Gulf of Mexico	5,707				2,978				3,013				11,427				6,022
Other	(4,670)				(1,072)				4,389				(1,631)				3,704
Eliminations	(3,298)				(3,433)				—				(8,857)				—
Segment operating loss	$	(49,542)			$	(114,819)			$	(27,295)			$	(240,919)			$	(464,873)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	3,434				(18,515)				4,201				(2,745)				18,790
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(31,259)				(27,589)				(34,490)				(87,849)				(98,674)
Operating loss	$	(77,367)			$	(160,923)			$	(57,584)			$	(331,513)			$	(544,757)
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	1,527				4,819				771				8,225				6,551
Interest expense	(5,963)				(5,759)				(6,125)				(17,861)				(18,320)
Gain (loss) on investment securities	2,409				2,520				2,267				7,853				(7,325)
Gain on sale of subsidiary	—				—				—				—				14,963
Other	(970)				(577)				(2,914)				(3,027)				(3,711)
Total unallocated amounts	(2,997)				1,003				(6,001)				(4,810)				(7,842)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(80,364)			$	(159,920)			$	(63,585)			$	(336,323)			$	(552,599)

SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION Unaudited U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS
	July 28,			June 30,			March 31,			Q3FY21
	2021			2021			2021			Average
U.S. Land Operations
Term Contract Rigs	65			64			64			64
Spot Contract Rigs	58			57			45			55
Total Contracted Rigs	123			121			109			119
Idle or Other Rigs	119			121			133			123
Total Marketable Fleet	242			242			242			242

H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*) (Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 06/30/21)
	Q4			Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Q1			Q2
Segment	FY21			FY22			FY22			FY22			FY22			FY23			FY23
U.S. Land Operations	65.3			62.3			37.8			27.2			24.0			21.2			3.9
International Land Operations	1.0			1.0			1.0			1.0			1.0			1.0			1.0
Offshore Operations	—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Total	66.3			63.3			38.8			28.2			25.0			22.2			4.9

(*) All of the above rig contracts have original terms equal to or in excess of six months and include provisions for early termination fees.

SELECT ITEMS(**)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in thousands, except per share data)	Pretax				Tax				Net				EPS
Net loss (GAAP basis)									$	(55,555)			$	(0.52)
(-) Adjustment for tax position					$	5,777			$	5,777			$	0.05
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments	$	2,253			$	593			$	1,660			$	0.02
(-) Gain from discontinued ops. - currency fluctuation adjustments	$	1,150			$	—			$	1,150			$	0.01
(-) Restructuring charges	$	(2,110)			$	(512)			$	(1,598)			$	(0.01)
(-) Adjustment to future value earnout for acquisitions	$	(823)			$	(191)			$	(632)			$	(0.01)
(-) Impairments for fair market value adjustments to decomm. rigs	$	(2,131)			$	(1,200)			$	(931)			$	(0.01)
Adjusted net loss									$	(60,981)			$	(0.57)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
(in thousands, except per share data)	Pretax				Tax				Net				EPS
Net loss (GAAP basis)									$	(121,003)			$	(1.13)
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments	$	2,520			$	545			$	1,975			$	0.02
(-) Gain from discontinued ops. - currency fluctuation adjustments	$	2,293			$	—			$	2,293			$	0.02
(-) Restructuring charges	$	(1,608)			$	(352)			$	(1,256)			$	(0.01)
(-) Loss on the sale of excess drilling equipment and spares	$	(23,019)			$	(5,061)			$	(17,958)			$	(0.17)
(-) Impairments for fair market value adjustments to decomm. rigs	$	(54,284)			$	(11,888)			$	(42,396)			$	(0.39)
Adjusted net loss									$	(63,661)			$	(0.60)

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

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FAQ

What was Helmerich & Payne's net loss for Q3 2021?

Helmerich & Payne reported a net loss of $56 million, or $(0.52) per diluted share, for Q3 2021.

How much revenue did Helmerich & Payne generate in Q3 2021?

Helmerich & Payne generated operating revenues of $332 million in Q3 2021.

What are the projected operating margins for Helmerich & Payne in Q4 2021?

Helmerich & Payne expects operating gross margins for North America Solutions to be between $72-$82 million in Q4 2021.

How did Helmerich & Payne's cash flow change in Q3 2021?

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $31 million in Q3 2021, down from $78 million in Q2 2021.

What future investments is Helmerich & Payne planning?

Helmerich & Payne is exploring investments in geothermal energy to achieve affordable and reliable clean energy.