NOV Provides Operational Update for the Fourth Quarter 2020

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NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) anticipates fourth quarter 2020 revenue and earnings below prior expectations, forecasting revenues of $1.33 billion and a GAAP operating loss of $327 million. The CEO noted that increased North American activity boosted U.S. revenues while international demand weakened. Orders rose 27% in the Completion & Production segment and 105% in Rig Technologies, despite COVID-19-related order deferrals. While Q1 2021 might remain weak, the company is optimistic about improving profitability due to rising commodity prices and ongoing strategic actions.

Positive

• Completion & Production Solutions segment orders increased by 27%.
• Rig Technologies segment achieved a 105% book-to-bill ratio.
• Free cash flow remained healthy and aligned with guidance.

Negative

• Expected Q4 2020 revenue and earnings below earlier guidance.
• GAAP operating loss projected at $327 million.
• Weak international markets and deferred customer orders affected performance.

NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced today that it expects fourth quarter 2020 revenue and earnings to be below prior guidance. On a consolidated basis, the Company expects to report revenues of $1.33 billion, a GAAP operating loss of $327 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $17 million.

“While rising North American activity levels drove higher revenues in the U.S. for our shorter-cycle businesses, international markets and demand for capital equipment remained soft through year-end, which led to fourth quarter results that were below our expectations for our three segments,” commented Clay Williams, Chairman, President, and CEO. “The resurgence of COVID-19 caused customers to defer orders and resulted in a slower pace of bookings in the second half of the quarter; however, we still achieved a sequential increase in orders of 27 percent for our Completion & Production Solutions segment and a 105 percent book-to-bill for our Rig Technologies segment.”

“Despite the challenging operating environment for our later-cycle business and our ongoing investments in developing new products and technologies, free cash flow remained healthy and in-line with prior guidance. While we expect continued softness in our first quarter 2021 results, we are optimistic that improving commodity prices, rising activity, and the actions we are taking to position NOV for the future will result in improved profitability over the course of 2021.”

The Company is finalizing its financial close process for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 and will provide complete results in a press release issued after market close on Thursday, February 4, 2021. NOV will conduct its fourth quarter 2020 conference call on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. (Central Time). The call will be webcast live on www.nov.com/investors.

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

Visit www.nov.com for more information.

Adjusted EBITDA is operating loss of approximately $327 million, plus depreciation and amortization of $82 million and other items of $262 million. The Company discloses Adjusted EBITDA in its periodic earnings press releases and other public disclosures to provide investors additional information about the results of ongoing operations and uses it internally to evaluate and manage the business. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to replace GAAP financial measures.

Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements made in this press release that are forward-looking in nature are intended to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and may involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from the actual future events or results. Readers are referred to documents filed by NOV Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K, which identify significant risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What are NOV's fourth quarter 2020 revenue expectations?

NOV expects fourth quarter 2020 revenues to be $1.33 billion.

What is the projected GAAP operating loss for NOV in Q4 2020?

The projected GAAP operating loss for NOV in Q4 2020 is $327 million.

How did COVID-19 impact NOV's business in Q4 2020?

COVID-19 caused customers to defer orders, resulting in lower performance in international markets.

What is the outlook for NOV's first quarter 2021 results?

NOV anticipates continued softness in first quarter 2021 results.

When will NOV release its complete Q4 2020 results?

NOV will release its complete Q4 2020 results after market close on February 4, 2021.