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Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

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Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) reported financial results for Q2 2024, showing a net loss of $16.7 million ($1.15 per share) and adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million. Key highlights include:

- Revenues of $43.3 million, down from $56.4 million in Q2 2023
- Average of 14.5 rigs working, a 4% sequential decrease
- Fully burdened margin per day of $9,675, an 18% sequential decrease
- Adjusted net debt of $196.7 million, a 3% sequential increase

The company faces challenges due to customer consolidation, drilling efficiencies, and increased fiscal discipline by E&P customers. ICD expects a decline in Q3 2024 average operating rig count to approximately 13 rigs, with potential recovery by Q4 2024.

Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) ha riportato i risultati finanziari per il secondo trimestre del 2024, mostrando una perdita netta di 16,7 milioni di dollari (1,15 dollari per azione) e un EBITDA rettificato di 8,5 milioni di dollari. I punti salienti includono:

- Ricavi di 43,3 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 56,4 milioni di dollari del Q2 2023
- Media di 14,5 trivelle operative, con un decremento del 4% rispetto al trimestre precedente
- Margine completamente caricato per giorno di 9.675 dollari, una diminuzione del 18% rispetto al trimestre precedente
- Debito netto rettificato di 196,7 milioni di dollari, un incremento del 3% rispetto al trimestre precedente

La società affronta sfide a causa della consolidazione dei clienti, delle efficienze di perforazione e di una maggiore disciplina fiscale da parte dei clienti E&P. ICD prevede un calo nel numero medio di trivelle operative per il Q3 2024 a circa 13 trivelle, con una possibile ripresa entro il Q4 2024.

Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) reportó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024, mostrando una pérdida neta de 16.7 millones de dólares (1.15 dólares por acción) y un EBITDA ajustado de 8.5 millones de dólares. Los puntos destacados incluyen:

- Ingresos de 43.3 millones de dólares, una disminución de 56.4 millones de dólares en el Q2 2023
- Promedio de 14.5 plataformas operativas, una disminución secuencial del 4%
- Margen totalmente cargado por día de 9,675 dólares, una disminución secuencial del 18%
- Deuda neta ajustada de 196.7 millones de dólares, un aumento secuencial del 3%

La empresa enfrenta desafíos debido a la consolidación de clientes, las eficiencias en perforación y una mayor disciplina fiscal por parte de los clientes de E&P. ICD espera una disminución en el número promedio de plataformas operativas del Q3 2024 a aproximadamente 13 plataformas, con una posible recuperación para el Q4 2024.

Independence Contract Drilling (ICD)는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 보고했으며, 1,670만 달러의 순손실 (주당 1.15 달러)과 조정된 EBITDA 850만 달러를 나타냈습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 4,330만 달러의 매출, 2023년 2분기 5,640만 달러에서 감소
- 평균 14.5대의 굴착기 운영, 전분기 대비 4% 감소
- 하루 완전 부담 마진 9,675달러, 전분기 대비 18% 감소
- 조정된 순부채 1억 9,670만 달러, 전분기 대비 3% 증가

회사는 고객 통합, 굴착 효율성, E&P 고객의 재정적 규율 증가로 인해 도전에 직면하고 있습니다. ICD는 2024년 3분기 평균 운영 굴착기 수가 약 13대로 감소할 것으로 기대하며, 2024년 4분기까지 회복 가능성이 있습니다.

Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, affichant une perte nette de 16,7 millions de dollars (1,15 dollar par action) et un EBITDA ajusté de 8,5 millions de dollars. Les points clés comprennent :

- Revenus de 43,3 millions de dollars, en baisse par rapport à 56,4 millions de dollars au T2 2023
- Moyenne de 14,5 foreuses en activité, une diminution séquentielle de 4%
- Marge complètement chargée par jour de 9 675 dollars, une diminution de 18% par rapport au trimestre précédent
- Dette nette ajustée de 196,7 millions de dollars, une augmentation séquentielle de 3%

La société fait face à des défis en raison de la consolidation des clients, des efficacités de forage et d'une discipline fiscale accrue de la part des clients E&P. ICD s'attend à une baisse de la moyenne du nombre de foreuses opérationnelles au T3 2024, à environ 13 foreuses, avec une éventuelle reprise d'ici le T4 2024.

Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben, mit einem netto Verlust von 16,7 Millionen Dollar (1,15 Dollar pro Aktie) und einem bereinigten EBITDA von 8,5 Millionen Dollar. Die wichtigsten Punkte umfassen:

- Umsätze von 43,3 Millionen Dollar, ein Rückgang von 56,4 Millionen Dollar im 2. Quartal 2023
- Durchschnittlich 14,5 Bohrgeräte in Betrieb, ein sequenzieller Rückgang um 4%
- Vollständig belastete Marge pro Tag von 9.675 Dollar, ein sequenzieller Rückgang um 18%
- Bereinigte Nettoverschuldung von 196,7 Millionen Dollar, ein sequenzieller Anstieg um 3%

Das Unternehmen sieht sich Herausforderungen durch Kundenkonsolidierung, Bohr-Effizienzen und eine erhöhte finanzielle Disziplin seitens der E&P-Kunden gegenüber. ICD erwartet einen Rückgang der durchschnittlichen Anzahl operierender Bohrgeräte im 3. Quartal 2024 auf etwa 13 Bohrgeräte, mit einer möglichen Erholung im 4. Quartal 2024.

Positive
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million for Q2 2024
  • Successful addition of a third operating rig in Haynesville/East Texas market
  • Expectation to return to Q2 operating rig levels by end of Q4 2024
  • Reduction in cash selling, general and administrative expenses due to reduced incentive compensation accruals
Negative
  • Net loss of $16.7 million for Q2 2024
  • Revenue decline to $43.3 million from $56.4 million in Q2 2023
  • 18% sequential decrease in fully burdened margin per day
  • Expected decline in Q3 2024 average operating rig count to 13 rigs
  • 3% sequential increase in adjusted net debt to $196.7 million
  • Decline in revenue per day and expected further 2% decline in Q3 2024
  • Challenges due to customer consolidation and increased fiscal discipline by E&P customers

Insights

ICD's Q2 2024 results reveal significant challenges. The company reported a net loss of $16.7 million, or $1.15 per share, compared to a loss of $4.2 million in Q2 2023. Revenues declined by 23.2% year-over-year to $43.3 million. The adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million represents a concerning 28% sequential decrease.

The company's financial health is deteriorating, with adjusted net debt increasing by 3% to $196.7 million. The average rig count and fully burdened margin per day both decreased sequentially. These trends, coupled with the expected decline in Q3 rig count, paint a worrying picture for ICD's near-term prospects.

ICD's performance reflects broader industry challenges. The U.S. land contract drilling market is facing headwinds from customer consolidation, accelerating drilling efficiencies and increased E&P customer fiscal discipline. These factors are causing elevated rig churn and delaying reactivation opportunities.

The company's revenue per day dropped to $28,899, down from $34,467 in Q2 2023, indicating pricing pressure. The expected 2% decline in Q3 revenue per day suggests this trend will continue. ICD's focus on re-contracting efforts in the Permian and Haynesville/East Texas markets will be important for recovery, but the near-term outlook remains challenging.

ICD's financial structure is concerning. The company's Convertible Notes, maturing in March 2026, pose a significant refinancing risk. The board's establishment of a committee to evaluate strategic alternatives, including refinancing and recapitalization, underscores the urgency of addressing this issue.

The company's decision to pay in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes to maintain liquidity is a short-term solution that will increase debt burden. With a revolving line of credit maturing in September 2025 and mandatory offer obligations to purchase Convertible Notes, ICD's ability to refinance or extend credit facilities is critical. The lack of assurance in successful refinancing efforts adds substantial uncertainty to the company's financial future.

HOUSTON, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. (the "Company" or "ICD") (NYSE: ICD) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Second quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Net loss of $16.7 million, or $1.15 per share
  • Adjusted net loss, as defined below, of $10.6 million, or $0.73 per share
  • Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, of $8.5 million, representing a 28% sequential decrease
  • Adjusted net debt, as defined below, of $196.7 million, representing a 3% sequential increase
  • 14.5 average rigs working during the quarter, representing a 4% sequential decrease
  • Fully burdened margin per day of $9,675, representing a 18% sequential decrease

In the second quarter of 2024, the Company reported revenues of $43.3 million, net loss of $16.7 million, or $1.15 per share, adjusted net loss (defined below) of $10.6 million, or $0.73 per share, and adjusted EBITDA (defined below) of $8.5 million. These results compare to revenues of $56.4 million, net loss of $4.2 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, adjusted net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA of $18.7 million in the second quarter of 2023, and revenues of $46.6 million, net loss of $9.0 million, or $0.62 per share, adjusted net loss of $7.3 million, or $0.50 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $11.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Chief Executive Officer Anthony Gallegos commented, "Our financial results for the second quarter came in line with our expectations, as the overall U.S. land contract drilling market continued to be impacted by elevated rig churn from headwinds driven by customer consolidation, accelerating drilling efficiencies and increased fiscal discipline by E&P customers. These headwinds have continued into the third quarter of 2024 and resulted in the delay or cancellation of expected third quarter rig reactivation opportunities and additional rig releases where our rigs will be required to be placed with new customers. We are actively marketing all of these rigs into identified contract opportunities in our Permian market as well as our Haynesville/ East Texas market where we were recently successful in adding a third operating rig. However, we expect near term white space from rig churn to result in a decline in our third quarter average operating rig count to approximately 13 rigs. Assuming our re-contracting efforts are successful, we expect our operating rig count will return to second quarter levels by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024."

Quarterly Operational Results

In the second quarter of 2024, operating days decreased 4% compared to the first quarter of 2024.  The Company's marketed fleet operated at 56% utilization and recorded 1,315 revenue days, compared to 58% utilization and 1,369 revenue days in the second quarter of 2023, and 58% utilization and 1,376 revenue days in the first quarter of 2024. 

Operating revenues in the second quarter of 2024 totaled $43.3 million, compared to $56.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $46.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.  Revenue per day in the second quarter of 2024 was $28,899, compared to $34,467 in the second quarter of 2023 and $30,313 in the first quarter of 2024.  Sequential decreases in revenue per day were primarily due to lower dayrates on contractual renewals.  Looking forward, the Company expects revenue per day during the third quarter of 2024 to decline approximately 2% compared to second quarter 2024 revenue per day levels.

Operating costs in the second quarter of 2024 totaled $31.5 million, compared to $33.8 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $30.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.  Operating costs during the second quarter included approximately $0.3 million associated with the closure of the Company's Houston rig yard, which the Company plans to exit during the fourth quarter of 2024.  The Company expects to incur approximately $1.0 million during the third quarter of 2024 relating to this location and its full closure.  Fully burdened operating costs, which exclude costs associated with the Company's Houston rig yard, were $19,224 per day in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $19,005 in the second quarter of 2023 and $18,484 in the first quarter of 2024.  Sequential increases in cost per day were primarily driven by fewer operating days absorbing fixed costs during the quarter as well as elevated rig churn.

Fully burdened rig operating margins in the second quarter of 2024 were $9,675 per day, compared to $15,462 per day in the second quarter of 2023 and $11,829 per day in the first quarter of 2024.  Sequential declines in rig operating margins were driven by lower dayrates on contractual renewals as well as slightly higher operating costs per day during the second quarter of 2024.  Looking forward, the Company currently expects per day operating margins in the third quarter of 2024 to fall approximately 1% sequentially driven primarily by lower average dayrates as rigs recontract in the current market environment. 

Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $3.7 million (including $0.4 million of non-cash compensation), compared to $5.2 million (including $1.3 million of non-cash compensation) in the second quarter of 2023 and $4.3 million (including $0.3 million of non-cash compensation) in the first quarter of 2024. Included in selling, general and administrative costs were approximately $0.6 million of costs relating to special committee activities directed toward evaluating strategic alternatives, including refinancing of the Company's outstanding Convertible Notes.  Overall sequential decreases in cash selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to reduced incentive compensation accruals partially offset by the costs associated with the strategic alternatives review.  Sequential decreases in non-cash compensation expenses related to variable accounting on stock-based compensation that is tied to changes in the market price for the Company's common stock at period end.  Looking forward, the Company expects overall selling, general and administrative costs during the third quarter of 2024 to be relatively flat compared to second quarter 2024 levels.

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded interest expense of $10.2 million, including $2.9 million relating to non-cash amortization of Convertible Note debt discount and debt issuance costs.  The Company has excluded this non-cash amortization when presenting adjusted net loss.  During the first and second quarters of 2024, the Company redeemed $3.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively, of Convertible Notes at par plus accrued interest and paid in-kind $13.3 million of interest on the Convertible Notes during the first quarter of 2024.  As of June 30, 2024, accrued but unpaid interest on the Convertible Notes was $7.0 million.

Drilling Operations Update

The Company currently expects to operate approximately 13.0 net average rigs during the third quarter of 2024.  The Company's backlog of drilling contracts with original terms of six months or longer is $48.9 million.  Approximately 57% of this backlog expires in 2024.  This backlog excludes rigs operating on short-term pad-to-pad drilling contracts with original terms of less than six months. 

Capital Expenditures and Liquidity Update

Cash outlays for capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2024, net of asset sales and recoveries, were $5.5 million, and include payments of $3.9 million relating to prior period deliveries.  On June 30, 2024, there was approximately $4.1 million of accrued liabilities relating to capital expenditures for which the Company expects to make payment during the third quarter of 2024.

On June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased $3.5 million of Convertible Notes at par, plus accrued interest, pursuant to the required mandatory purchase offers under the indenture governing the Convertible Notes.  The Company is required to make similar offers to repurchase $3.5 million of Convertible Notes on each of September 30, 2024, December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash on hand of $5.5 million and a revolving line of credit with availability of $15.5 million.  Net working capital as of June 30, 2024 was $10.0 million, representing a $0.7 million increase compared to March 31, 2024.  The Company's revolving line of credit has a maturity date of September 30, 2025.  Net working capital as of June 30, 2024 excludes outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit of $9.8 million, as well as future mandatory offer obligations to purchase Convertible Notes that would be funded through the revolving line of credit.  Beginning September 30, 2024, until such time as the Company refinances the revolving line of credit or extends its maturity, outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and related mandatory offer obligations will be classified as current liabilities and will thus reduce reported net working capital.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in refinancing the revolving line of credit or extending its maturity date.

The Company reported adjusted net debt as of June 30, 2024 of $196.7 million.  This represents an increase of approximately $6.4 million, or 3%, compared to adjusted net debt as of March 31, 2024.  Looking forward, to maintain liquidity, the Company has elected to pay in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes that will be due and payable on September 30, 2024, and expects to elect to pay interest in-kind thereafter through maturity of the Convertible Notes.

In February 2024, our Board of Directors established a committee of independent directors to evaluate strategic alternatives, including a refinancing and recapitalization of our outstanding Convertible Notes, which mature on March 18, 2026.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in refinancing or recapitalizing the Convertible Notes.

Conference Call

The Company will not host a quarterly earnings conference call relating to its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and does not intend to host future earnings calls until such time as the strategic review by the Board of Directors has completed its review of strategic alternatives.

About Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.

Independence Contract Drilling provides land-based contract drilling services for oil and natural gas producers in the United States. The Company constructs, owns and operates a fleet of pad-optimal ShaleDriller rigs that are specifically engineered and designed to accelerate its clients' production profiles and cash flows from their most technically demanding and economically impactful oil and gas properties. For more information, visit www.icdrilling.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "anticipated," "estimated," "expected," "planned," "scheduled," "targeted," "believes," "intends," "objectives," "projects," "strategies" and similar expressions are used to identify such forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relating to Independence Contract Drilling's operations are based on a number of expectations or assumptions which have been used to develop such information and statements but which may prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and there can be no assurance that actual outcomes and results will not differ materially from those expected by management of Independence Contract Drilling. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings, including the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements are based on and include the Company's expectations as of the date hereof. Independence Contract Drilling does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Independence Contract Drilling becomes aware of, after the date hereof.

 

INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC.

Unaudited

(in thousands, except par value and share data)


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS










June 30, 2024


December 31, 2023

Assets







Cash and cash equivalents


$

5,542


$

5,565

Accounts receivable



30,454



31,695

Inventories



1,528



1,557

Prepaid expenses and other current assets



2,369



4,759

Total current assets



39,893



43,576

Property, plant and equipment, net



332,778



348,193

Other long-term assets, net



2,279



2,908

Total assets


$

374,950


$

394,677

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity







Liabilities







Current portion of long-term debt (1)


$

1,400


$

1,226

Accounts payable



20,716



22,990

Accrued liabilities



7,770



16,371

Total current liabilities



29,886



40,587

Long-term debt, net (2)



170,948



154,549

Deferred income taxes, net



8,322



9,761

Other long-term liabilities



8,131



8,201

Total liabilities



217,287



213,098

Commitments and contingencies







Stockholders' equity







Common stock, $0.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 15,369,536 and 14,523,124
shares issued, respectively, and 15,213,277 and 14,425,864 shares outstanding, respectively



152



144

Additional paid-in capital



624,107



622,169

Accumulated deficit



(462,497)



(436,794)

Treasury stock, at cost, 156,259 shares and 97,260 shares, respectively



(4,099)



(3,940)

Total stockholders' equity



157,663



181,579

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

374,950


$

394,677

__________________________

(1)

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, current portion of long-term debt includes $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of finance lease obligations. 



(2)

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, long-term debt includes $1.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of long-term finance lease obligations. 

 

INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC.

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



















Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 


March 31, 


June 30, 



2024


2023


2024


2024


2023

















Revenues


$

43,327


$

56,356


$

46,636


$

89,963


$

120,112

Costs and expenses
















Operating costs



31,535



33,827



30,816



62,351



71,287

Selling, general and administrative



3,731



5,224



4,337



8,068



11,951

Depreciation and amortization



12,571



11,405



11,826



24,397



22,259

Asset impairment, net



4,299







4,299



(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net



(1,130)



2,007



(1,004)



(2,134)



1,993

Total costs and expenses



51,006



52,463



45,975



96,981



107,490

Operating (loss) income



(7,679)



3,893



661



(7,018)



12,622

Interest expense



(10,245)



(8,251)



(9,878)



(20,123)



(16,970)

Loss before income taxes



(17,924)



(4,358)



(9,217)



(27,141)



(4,348)

Income tax benefit



(1,207)



(197)



(231)



(1,438)



(199)

Net loss


$

(16,717)


$

(4,161)


$

(8,986)


$

(25,703)


$

(4,149)

















Loss per share:
















Basic and diluted


$

(1.15)


$

(0.30)


$

(0.62)


$

(1.77)


$

(0.30)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
















Basic and diluted



14,521



14,050



14,504



14,512



13,951

 

INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC.

Unaudited

(in thousands)


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS










Six Months Ended June 30, 



2024


2023

Cash flows from operating activities







Net loss


$

(25,703)


$

(4,149)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities







Depreciation and amortization



24,397



22,259

Asset impairment, net



4,299



Stock-based compensation



627



2,852

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net



(2,134)



1,993

Non-cash interest expense



13,439



11,619

Amortization of deferred financing costs



55



55

Amortization of Convertible Notes debt discount and issuance costs



5,639



3,546

Deferred income taxes



(1,438)



(371)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities







Accounts receivable



1,241



5,265

Inventories



(81)



(208)

Prepaid expenses and other assets



2,777



157

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities



(5,657)



(7,964)

Net cash provided by operating activities



17,461



35,054

Cash flows from investing activities







Purchases of property, plant and equipment



(17,311)



(31,164)

Proceeds from the sale of assets



3,616



1,546

Net cash used in investing activities



(13,695)



(29,618)

Cash flows from financing activities







Payments to redeem Convertible Notes



(7,000)



(5,000)

Borrowings under Revolving ABL Credit Facility



31,541



17,249

Repayments under Revolving ABL Credit Facility



(27,291)



(15,560)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock through at-the-market facility, net of issuance costs





(34)

Purchase of treasury stock



(160)



Taxes paid for vesting of RSUs



(12)



(389)

Payments for finance lease obligations



(867)



(1,444)

Net cash used in financing activities



(3,789)



(5,178)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents



(23)



258

Cash and cash equivalents







Beginning of period



5,565



5,326

End of period


$

5,542


$

5,584

 










Six Months Ended June 30, 



2024


2023








Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information







Cash paid during the period for interest


$

946


$

1,138

Cash paid during the period for taxes


$

235


$

639

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities







Change in property, plant and equipment purchases in accounts payable


$

(3,939)


$

(11,092)

Additions to property, plant and equipment through finance leases


$

1,513


$

1,359

Extinguishment of finance lease obligations from sale of assets classified as finance leases   


$

(418)


$

(100)

 

The following table provides various financial and operational data for the Company's operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and March 31, 2024 and the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.  This information contains non-GAAP financial measures of the Company's operating performance.  The Company believes this non-GAAP information is useful because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by the Company's management.  Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons.  However, this information has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income (loss) or cash flow performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP, as this information excludes certain costs that may affect the Company's operating performance in future periods.

OTHER FINANCIAL & OPERATING DATA

Unaudited
























Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 


March 31, 


June 30, 



2024


2023


2024


2024


2023






















Number of marketed rigs end of period



26




26




26




26




26


Rig operating days (1)



1,315




1,369




1,376




2,691




3,113


Average number of operating rigs (2)



14.5




15.0




15.1




14.8




17.2


Rig utilization (3)



56

%



58

%



58

%



57

%



66

%

Average revenue per operating day (4)


$

28,899



$

34,467



$

30,313



$

29,622



$

34,693


Average cost per operating day (5)


$

19,224



$

19,005



$

18,484



$

18,846



$

19,117


Average rig margin per operating day


$

9,675



$

15,462



$

11,829



$

10,776



$

15,576


__________________________

(1)

Rig operating days represent the number of days the Company's rigs are earning revenue under a contract during the period, including days that standby revenue is earned. During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and March 31, 2024, there were 3.0, 97.9 and 14.0 operating days in which we earned revenue on a standby basis, respectively.  During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, there were 17.0 and 112.5 operating days in which we earned revenue on a standby basis, respectively.  During the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $5.1 million of early termination revenue.



(2)

Average number of operating rigs is calculated by dividing the total number of rig operating days in the period by the total number of calendar days in the period.



(3)

Rig utilization is calculated as rig operating days divided by the total number of days the Company's marketed drilling rigs are available during the applicable period.



(4)

Average revenue per operating day represents total contract drilling revenues earned during the period divided by rig operating days in the period.  Excluded in calculating average revenue per operating day are revenues associated with the reimbursement of (i) out-of-pocket costs paid by customers of $5.3 million, $4.0 million and $4.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively and $10.2 million and $7.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and (ii) early termination revenues of $5.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and $5.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. 



(5)

Average cost per operating day represents operating costs incurred during the period divided by rig operating days in the period.  The following costs are excluded in calculating average cost per operating day: (i) out-of-pocket costs paid by customers of $5.3 million, $4.0 million and $4.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively, and $10.2 and $7.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively; (ii) overhead costs of $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively, and $1.3 and $1.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively; (iii) rig decommissioning costs of zero, $2.8 million and zero during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively, and zero and $3.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management and external users of the Company's financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies.  In addition, adjusted EBITDA is consistent with how EBITDA is calculated under the Company's credit facility for purposes of determining the Company's compliance with various financial covenants.  The Company defines "adjusted net debt" as long-term notes (excluding long-term capital leases) plus accrued interest on its Convertible Notes less cash.  The Company defines "adjusted net (loss) income" as net (loss) income before: asset impairment, net; gain or loss on disposition of assets, net; amortization of debt discount; amortization of issuance costs; gain or loss on extinguishment of debt; change in fair value of embedded derivative liability, gain on extinguishment of derivative and other adjustments.  The Company defines "EBITDA" as earnings (or loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and asset impairment, net and the Company defines "adjusted EBITDA" as EBITDA before stock-based compensation, gain or loss on disposition of assets, gain or loss on extinguishment of debt, gain on extinguishment of derivative and other non-recurring items added back to, or subtracted from, net income for purposes of calculating EBITDA under the Company's credit facilities.  Neither adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA is a measure of net (loss) income as determined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Management believes adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are useful because they allow the Company's stockholders to more effectively evaluate the Company's operating performance and compliance with various financial covenants under the Company's credit facility and compare the results of the Company's operations from period to period and against the Company's peers without regard to the Company's financing methods or capital structure or non-recurring, non-cash transactions. The Company excludes the items listed above from net income (loss) in calculating adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within the Company's industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. None of adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA should be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss), the most closely comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, or as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's return on assets, cost of capital and tax structure. The Company's presentation of adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that the Company's results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.  The Company's computations of adjusted net debt, adjusted net (loss) income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Calculation of Adjusted Net Debt:





(in thousands)


June 30, 2024

Convertible Notes


$

185,523

Revolving ABL Credit Facility



9,750

Accrued interest on Convertible Notes to be paid in-kind on September 30, 2024



6,952

Less: Cash



(5,542)

Adjusted net debt


$

196,683

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Debt to Reported Long-Term Debt:





(in thousands)


June 30, 2024

Adjusted net debt


$

196,683

Add back:




Cash



5,542

Long-term portion of finance lease obligations



1,855

Less:




Debt discount and issuance costs, net of amortization



(26,180)

Issuance of additional Convertible Notes for PIK interest due on September 30, 2024



(6,952)

Total reported long-term debt


$

170,948

 

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Loss:



















(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 


March 31, 


June 30, 



2024


2023


2024


2024


2023



Amount


Amount


Amount


Amount


Amount

(in thousands, except per share data)
















Net loss


$

(16,717)


$

(4,161)


$

(8,986)


$

(25,703)


$

(4,149)

Add back:
















Asset impairment, net (1)



4,299







4,299



(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net (2)



(1,130)



2,007



(1,004)



(2,134)



1,993

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs - Convertible Notes



2,919



1,168



2,720



5,639



3,546

Adjusted net (loss) income


$

(10,629)


$

(986)


$

(7,270)


$

(17,899)


$

1,390

















Adjusted net (loss) income per share - Basic


$

(0.73)


$

(0.07)


$

(0.50)


$

(1.23)


$

0.10

Adjusted net (loss) income per share - Diluted


$

(0.73)


$

(0.07)


$

(0.50)


$

(1.23)


$

0.10

















Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
Basic



14,521



14,050



14,504



14,512



13,951

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
Diluted



14,521



14,050



14,504



14,512



13,983

 

Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:



















(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 


March 31, 


June 30, 



2024


2023


2024


2024


2023

(in thousands)
















Net loss


$

(16,717)


$

(4,161)


$

(8,986)


$

(25,703)


$

(4,149)

Add back:
















Income tax benefit



(1,207)



(197)



(231)



(1,438)



(199)

Interest expense



10,245



8,251



9,878



20,123



16,970

Depreciation and amortization



12,571



11,405



11,826



24,397



22,259

Asset impairment, net (1)



4,299







4,299



EBITDA



9,191



15,298



12,487



21,678



34,881

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net (2)



(1,130)



2,007



(1,004)



(2,134)



1,993

Stock-based and deferred compensation cost



411



1,346



293



704



3,184

Adjusted EBITDA


$

8,472


$

18,651


$

11,776


$

20,248


$

40,058

__________________________

(1)

During the second quarter of 2024, we began the process of exiting our Houston rig yard by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.  Due to storage capacity restrictions in our remaining yard locations, we deemed certain assets to be more cost-efficient to temporarily store awaiting sale.  As such, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded asset impairment on certain drilling equipment of $4.3 million based on expected fair market value less costs to sell.    



(2)

Gain or loss on disposition of assets, net, represents recognition of the sale or disposition of miscellaneous drilling equipment in each respective period. 

 

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FAQ

What was ICD's net loss for Q2 2024?

Independence Contract Drilling (ICD) reported a net loss of $16.7 million, or $1.15 per share, for the second quarter of 2024.

How did ICD's Q2 2024 revenue compare to the previous year?

ICD's Q2 2024 revenue was $43.3 million, down from $56.4 million in Q2 2023, representing a significant year-over-year decrease.

What was ICD's adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024?

Independence Contract Drilling reported an adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million for the second quarter of 2024.

How many average rigs did ICD operate in Q2 2024?

ICD operated an average of 14.5 rigs during Q2 2024, representing a 4% sequential decrease from the previous quarter.

What is ICD's expectation for rig count in Q3 2024?

ICD expects a decline in their Q3 2024 average operating rig count to approximately 13 rigs, with potential recovery to Q2 levels by the end of Q4 2024.

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