Pacific Drilling SA fka PACD

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Pacific Drilling Announces Q4 and Full-Year 2018 Results

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> Pacific Bora contract extended by Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, a subsidiary of Eni
> Total E&P Senegal contracted the Pacific Santa Ana
> Chevron extends the Pacific Sharav contract in the US Gulf of Mexico
> Revenue efficiency of 99.8% for the fourth quarter and 97.8% for the full year 2018
> Pacific Drilling Board and Shareholders approved $15 million share repurchase program
> Pacific Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) (“Pacific Drilling” or the “Company”) today reported results for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Pacific Drilling CEO Bernie Wolford commented, “Although market conditions continue to be challenging, we delivered exceptional operational performance with 99.8% revenue efficiency for the quarter. The Pacific Drilling team continues to be recognized by world-class clients for our ability to deliver industry-leading operational performance. Pacific Bora’s work in Nigeria was extended by Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, a subsidiary of Eni, Pacific Sharav’s work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was extended by Chevron and Pacific Santa Ana secured new work with Total E&P Senegal in Senegal. Although current dayrates remain challenging, we see an increase in contracting activity compared to 2018. We remain focused on securing additional backlog for our currently operating fleet of three rigs and believe we will have several opportunities to contract one of our smart-stacked rigs before year-end.”

Mr. Wolford continued, “Following our emergence from Chapter 11 on November 19, our leadership team placed heightened emphasis on cost control and G&A process optimization while ensuring that we continue to deliver the level of high-quality drilling services for which Pacific Drilling has become recognized in our industry. Cost reductions as a result of the organizational and process changes made will extend the benefits of our recapitalization and result in better margins as the market for deepwater drilling services improves.”

Fourth-Quarter 2018 Operational and Financial Commentary

Fourth-quarter 2018 contract drilling revenue was $59.6 million, which included $2.9 million of deferred revenue amortization. This compared to third-quarter 2018 contract drilling revenue of $56.7 million, which included $5.3 million of deferred revenue amortization. The increase in revenue resulted primarily from the Pacific Bora commencing its contract with Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, a subsidiary of Eni.

Operating expenses for the fourth-quarter 2018 were $44.8 million compared to $44.2 million in the third-quarter 2018.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter were $13.8 million, as compared to $10.9 million for the third-quarter 2018. The increase in general and administrative expenses was partially due to severance costs for two former members of executive management.

Upon emergence from bankruptcy on November 19, 2018 (“Plan Effective Date”), we adopted and applied the relevant guidance with respect to the accounting and financial reporting for entities that have emerged from bankruptcy proceedings, or “Fresh Start Accounting.” Under Fresh Start Accounting, our balance sheet on the Plan Effective Date reflects all of our assets and liabilities at fair value. We refer to the Company as the “Successor” for periods subsequent to November 19, 2018 and as the “Predecessor” for periods on or prior to November 19, 2018.

Net loss for the fourth-quarter 2018 was $1.8 billion, including $1,744.9 million of reorganization items of the Predecessor, of which ($2,514.1) million related to Fresh Start Accounting adjustments and $794.2 million resulted from gains on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise.