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Halliburton Announces Fourth Quarter 2018 Results

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

  • Reported income from continuing operations of $0.76 per diluted share
  • Adjusted income from continuing operations of $0.41 per diluted share, excluding a tax benefit related to a strategic change in the company’s corporate structure

Halliburton Company (HAL) announced today income from continuing operations of $664 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2018. This compares to income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2018 of $435 million, or $0.50 per diluted share. Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2018, excluding a tax benefit related to a strategic change in the company’s corporate structure, was $358 million, or $0.41 per diluted share. Halliburton's total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $5.9 billion, a 4% decrease from revenue of $6.2 billion in the third quarter of 2018. Operating income was $608 million during the fourth quarter of 2018, a 15% decrease compared to operating income of $716 million in the third quarter of 2018.

Total revenue for the full year of 2018 was $24.0 billion, an increase of $3.4 billion, or 16%, from 2017. Reported operating income for 2018 was $2.5 billion, compared to a reported operating income of $1.4 billion for 2017. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income for 2018 was $2.7 billion, a 35% improvement from adjusted operating income of $2.0 billion for 2017.

“I am pleased with our overall financial results for the year and for the fourth quarter. Our team optimized our performance in North America as the market softened, and the recovery of our international business continued,” commented Jeff Miller, Chairman, President and CEO.

“The trajectory of this cycle has been far from smooth. As expected, in North America, the demand for completion services decreased during the fourth quarter, leading to lower pricing for hydraulic fracturing services.

“Our international business continues to show signs of a steady recovery, with revenue increasing 7% sequentially, underscoring the versatility and global reach of our business portfolio.

“As North American oil production reaches historic highs, operators focus on returns over growth, and the international recovery continues, Halliburton is well prepared to thrive. We intend to dynamically respond to the changing market environment, reduce capital spending, develop differentiating technologies, and generate strong cash flow.

“Halliburton celebrates 100 years of service in 2019. As we enter our next century, we will remain focused on collaborating with our customers and engineering solutions to maximize their asset value, and on delivering strong cash flow and industry-leading returns for our shareholders,” concluded Miller.

Operating Segments

Completion and Production

Completion and Production revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $3.8 billion, a decrease of $338 million, or 8%, when compared to the third quarter of 2018, while operating income was $496 million, a sequential decrease of $117 million, or 19%. These declines were primarily driven by lower activity and pricing for stimulation services in North America, partially offset by stimulation activity increases in Argentina and year-end completion tool sales internationally.

Drilling and Evaluation

Drilling and Evaluation revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $2.1 billion, an increase of $102 million, or 5%, when compared to the third quarter of 2018, while operating income was $185 million, a sequential increase of $4 million, or 2%. These increases were primarily due to year-end software sales, increased fluids activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and improved project management activity in Latin America. These improvements were partially offset by reduced drilling activity in the Western Hemisphere.

Geographic Regions

North America

North America revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $3.3 billion, an 11% decrease sequentially. This decrease was primarily driven by lower activity and pricing in stimulation services, partially offset by higher fluids activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

International

International revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $2.6 billion, a 7% increase sequentially, resulting primarily from increased year-end product and software sales in Middle East/Asia and Latin America, partially offset by a seasonal decline in pipeline services in Europe/Africa/CIS.

Latin America revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $607 million, a 16% increase sequentially, resulting primarily from year-end software and completion tool sales and higher stimulation activity across the region, coupled with improved activity across multiple product service lines in Mexico.

 

Europe/Africa/CIS revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $746 million, relatively flat sequentially, primarily driven by a seasonal decline in pipeline services across the region, coupled with decreased activity across multiple product service lines in the North Sea. These results were partially offset by year-end completion tool sales in Ghana and Nigeria.

Middle East/Asia revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $1.2 billion, an 8% increase sequentially, largely resulting from year-end completion tool sales in the Middle East, coupled with higher project management activity throughout the region.

Corporate and Other Events

During the fourth quarter of 2018, Halliburton recognized the impact of a strategic change in the company’s corporate structure, which resulted in a net tax benefit of $306 million, or $0.35 per diluted share.

During the fourth quarter of 2018, Halliburton repurchased $200 million of common stock.

Selective Technology & Highlights

  • Halliburton won three World Oil Awards in 2018. Its Voice of the Oilfield™ solution won the "Best Digital Transformation Award," while its BaraOmni™ Hybrid Separation System and Global Rapid Intervention Package (GRIP™) won "Best Health, Safety, Environment/Sustainable Development Award" for both the onshore and offshore categories, respectively. In addition, Halliburton was a finalist in five other award categories.
  • Halliburton unveiled Cerebro™ in-bit sensor package, a new technology that obtains performance data directly from the drill bit and analyzes it to optimize cutter engagement, reduce uncertainty, and increase drilling efficiency. This new service improves data measurement and overall drilling performance.
  • Halliburton released the Illusion® Spire, the first fluid efficient dissolvable frac plug. The Illusion Spire plug is designed with a water saving element, so that operators can pump faster and reduce completion time.
  • In December 2018, Halliburton acquired SmartFibres, an industry leader in the development, design and manufacturing of downhole fiber optic pressure gauges. The addition of SmartFibres strengthens Halliburton’s production enhancement portfolio, providing a distinct advantage within the fiber optic space in both unconventional and mature fields.
  • Halliburton announced it has signed two contracts with Eni Iraq BV (Eni) to provide integrated drilling services at Eni’s Zubair Oil Field in Southern Iraq. Under the contracts, Halliburton will mobilize four to six rigs to drill development wells over the next two years.

About Halliburton

Founded in 1919, Halliburton celebrates its 100 years of service as one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With 60,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in more than 80 countries, the company helps its customers maximize value throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir — from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production throughout the life of the asset. Visit the company’s website at www.halliburton.com. Connect with Halliburton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

NOTE: The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the continuation or suspension of our stock repurchase program, the amount, the timing and the trading prices of Halliburton common stock, and the availability and alternative uses of cash; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; potential catastrophic events related to our operations, and related indemnification and insurance matters; protection of intellectual property rights and against cyber-attacks; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to oil and natural gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, hydraulic fracturing services, and climate-related initiatives; the impact of federal tax reform, compliance with laws related to income taxes and assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable income; risks of international operations, including risks relating to unsettled political conditions, war, the effects of terrorism, foreign exchange rates and controls, international trade and regulatory controls and sanctions, and doing business with national oil companies; weather-related issues, including the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms; changes in capital spending by customers; delays or failures by customers to make payments owed to us; execution of long-term, fixed-price contracts; structural changes and infrastructure issues in the oil and natural gas industry; maintaining a highly skilled workforce; availability and cost of raw materials; agreement with respect to and completion of potential acquisitions and integration and success of acquired businesses and operations of joint ventures. Halliburton's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Halliburton's business, results of operations, and financial condition. Halliburton undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

                         

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Millions of dollars and shares except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                         
        Three Months Ended
        December 31     September 30
        2018     2017     2018
Revenue:                        
Completion and Production       $ 3,832         $ 3,804         $ 4,170  
Drilling and Evaluation       2,104         2,136         2,002  
Total revenue       $ 5,936         $ 5,940         $ 6,172  
Operating income:                        
Completion and Production       $ 496         $ 554         $ 613  
Drilling and Evaluation       185         293         181  
Corporate and other       (73 )       (79 )       (78 )
Impairments and other charges (a)               (385 )        
Total operating income       $ 608         $ 383         $ 716  
Interest expense, net       (137 )       (115 )       (140 )
Other, net       (13 )       (24 )       (42 )
Income from continuing operations before income taxes       $ 458         $ 244         $ 534  
Income tax (provision) benefit (b)       210         (1,050 )       (100 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations       668         (806 )       434  
Loss from discontinued operations, net               (19 )        
Net income (loss)       $ 668         $ (825 )       $ 434  
Net Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest       (4 )       1         1  
Net income (loss) attributable to company       $ 664         $ (824 )       $ 435  
Amounts attributable to company shareholders:                        
Income (loss) from continuing operations       $ 664         $ (805 )       $ 435  
Loss from discontinued operations, net               (19 )        
Net income (loss) attributable to company       $ 664         $ (824 )       $ 435  
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to company shareholders:                        
Income (loss) from continuing operations       $ 0.76         $ (0.92 )       $ 0.50  
Loss from discontinued operations, net               (0.02 )        
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share       $ 0.76         $ (0.94 )       $ 0.50  
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding       873         873         877  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding       873         873         878  
(a) During the three months ended December 31, 2017, Halliburton recognized an aggregate charge of $385 million, representing a fair market value adjustment on its existing promissory note with its primary customer in Venezuela and a full reserve against other accounts receivables with this customer.
(b) Includes a $306 million tax benefit during the three months ended December 31, 2018 related to a strategic change in Halliburton's corporate structure, as well as an aggregate $882 million of discrete tax charges during the three months ended December 31, 2017 primarily related to tax reform as well as other discrete tax items.
See Footnote Table 1 for Reconciliation of As Reported Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income.
See Footnote Table 2 for Reconciliation of As Reported Income (loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations.
         

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Millions of dollars and shares except per share data)

(Unaudited)

        Year Ended December 31
        2018     2017
Revenue:                
Completion and Production       $ 15,973         $ 13,077  
Drilling and Evaluation       8,022         7,543  
Total revenue       $ 23,995         $ 20,620  
Operating income:                
Completion and Production       $ 2,278         $ 1,625  
Drilling and Evaluation       745         726  
Corporate and other       (291 )       (330 )
Impairments and other charges (a)       (265 )       (647 )
Total operating income       $ 2,467         $ 1,374  
Interest expense, net (b)       (554 )       (593 )
Other, net       (99 )       (99 )
Income from continuing operations before income taxes       $ 1,814         $ 682  
Income tax provision (c)       (157 )       (1,131 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations       1,657         (449 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net               (19 )
Net income (loss)       $ 1,657         $ (468 )
Net Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest       (1 )       5  
Net income (loss) attributable to company       $ 1,656         $ (463 )
Amounts attributable to company shareholders:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations       $ 1,656         $ (444 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net               (19 )
Net income (loss) attributable to company       $ 1,656         $ (463 )
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to company shareholders:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations       $ 1.89         $ (0.51 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net               (0.02 )
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share       $ 1.89         $ (0.53 )
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding       875         870  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding       877         870  
(a) During the year ended December 31, 2018, Halliburton recognized a pre-tax charge of $265 million related to a write-down of its remaining investment in Venezuela, consisting of receivables, fixed assets, inventory and other assets and liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2017, Halliburton recognized an aggregate charge of $647 million, representing a fair market value adjustment related to Venezuela receivables.
(b) Includes $104 million of costs related to the early extinguishment of $1.4 billion of senior notes in the year ended December 31, 2017.
(c) Includes a $306 million tax benefit during the year ended December 31, 2018 related to a strategic change in Halliburton's corporate structure and $47 million of accrued taxes in Venezuela for the charge taken during the first quarter of 2018. Also includes an aggregate $882 million of non-cash discrete tax charges during the year ended December 31, 2017 primarily related to tax reform as well as other discrete tax items.
See Footnote Table 1 for Reconciliation of As Reported Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income.
See Footnote Table 2 for Reconciliation of As Reported Income (loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations.
 

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                 
        December 31       December 31
        2018       2017
Assets
Current assets:                
Cash and equivalents       $ 2,008         $ 2,337
Receivables, net       5,234         5,036
Inventories       3,028         2,396
Other current assets       881         1,008
Total current assets       11,151         10,777
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net       8,961         8,521
Goodwill       2,825         2,693
Deferred income taxes       1,465         1,230
Other assets       1,661         1,864
Total assets       $ 26,063         $ 25,085
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable       $ 3,018         $ 2,554
Accrued employee compensation and benefits       714         746
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt       36         512
Other current liabilities       1,081         1,050
Total current liabilities       4,849         4,862
                 
Long-term debt       10,421         10,430
Employee compensation and benefits       483         609
Other liabilities       766         835
Total liabilities       16,519         16,736
                 
Company shareholders’ equity       9,522         8,322
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries       22         27
Total shareholders’ equity       9,544         8,349
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity       $ 26,063         $ 25,085
                 

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                 
        Year Ended December 31
        2018       2017
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net income (loss)       $ 1,657         $ (468 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:                
Depreciation, depletion and amortization       1,606         1,556  
Working capital (a)       (384 )       (626 )
Deferred income tax provision (benefit), continuing operations       (267 )       734  
Impairments and other charges       265         647  
Other       280         625  
Total cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities       3,157         2,468  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Capital expenditures       (2,026 )       (1,373 )
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment       218         158  
Payments to acquire businesses       (187 )       (628 )
Other investing activities       2         (84 )
Total cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities       (1,993 )       (1,927 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Dividends to shareholders       (630 )       (626 )
Payments on long-term borrowings       (445 )       (1,641 )
Stock repurchase program       (400 )        
Other financing activities       56         106  
Total cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities       (1,419 )       (2,161 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash       (74 )       (52 )
Decrease in cash and equivalents       (329 )       (1,672 )
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period       2,337         4,009  
Cash and equivalents at end of period       $ 2,008         $ 2,337  
(a) Working capital includes receivables, inventories and accounts payable.        
                     

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Revenue and Operating Income Comparison

By Operating Segment and Geographic Region

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                     
        Three Months Ended
        December 31     September 30
Revenue       2018     2017     2018
By operating segment:                    
Completion and Production       $ 3,832       $ 3,804       $ 4,170  
Drilling and Evaluation       2,104       2,136       2,002  
Total revenue       $ 5,936       $ 5,940       $ 6,172  
                     
By geographic region:                    
North America       $ 3,341       $ 3,400       $ 3,739  
Latin America       607       615       522  
Europe/Africa/CIS       746       776       757  
Middle East/Asia       1,242       1,149       1,154  
Total revenue       $ 5,936       $ 5,940       $ 6,172  
                     
Operating Income                    
By operating segment:                    
Completion and Production       $ 496       $ 554       $ 613  
Drilling and Evaluation       185       293       181  
Total       681       847       794  
Corporate and other       (73 )     (79 )     (78 )
Impairments and other charges             (385 )      
Total operating income       $ 608       $ 383       $ 716  
                 

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Revenue and Operating Income Comparison

By Operating Segment and Geographic Region

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                 
        Year Ended December 31
Revenue       2018       2017
By operating segment:                
Completion and Production       $ 15,973         $ 13,077  
Drilling and Evaluation       8,022         7,543  
Total revenue       $ 23,995         $ 20,620  
                 
By geographic region:                
North America       $ 14,431         $ 11,564  
Latin America       2,065         2,116  
Europe/Africa/CIS       2,945         2,781  
Middle East/Asia       4,554         4,159  
Total revenue       $ 23,995         $ 20,620  
                 
Operating Income                
By operating segment:                
Completion and Production       $ 2,278         $ 1,625  
Drilling and Evaluation       745         726  
Total       3,023         2,351  
Corporate and other       (291 )       (330 )
Impairments and other charges       (265 )       (647 )
Total operating income       $ 2,467         $ 1,374  
                         

FOOTNOTE TABLE 1

 

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Reconciliation of As Reported Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                         
      Three Months Ended     Year Ended
     

December 31,
2018

   

December 31,
2017

   

December 31,
2018

   

December 31,
2017

As reported operating income     $ 608       $ 383       $ 2,467       $ 1,374
                         
Impairments and other changes           385       265       647
                         
Adjusted operating income (a)     $ 608       $ 768       $ 2,732       $ 2,021
(a)   Management believes that operating income adjusted for impairments and other charges for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management views the excluded items to be outside of the company's normal operating results. Management analyzes operating income without the impact of these items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business, and to establish operational goals. The adjustments remove the effect of these items. Adjusted operating income is calculated as: “As reported operating income” plus "Impairments and other charges" for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. There were no such charges for the three months ended December 31, 2018.
 

FOOTNOTE TABLE 2

 

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Reconciliation of As Reported Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to

Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations

(Millions of dollars and shares except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                 
        Three Months Ended       Year Ended
       

December 31,
2018

     

December 31,
2017

     

December 31,
2018

     

December 31,
2017

As reported income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to company       $ 664         $ (805 )       $ 1,656         $ (444 )
                                 
Adjustments:                                
Impairments and other charges               385         265         647  
Costs related to early extinguishment of debt                               104  
Total adjustments, before taxes               385         265         751  
Tax provision (benefit) (a)       (306 )       882         (259 )       755  
Total adjustments, net of taxes (b)       $ (306 )       $ 1,267         $ 6         $ 1,506  
                                 
Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to company       $ 358         $ 462         $ 1,662         $ 1,062  
                                 
As reported diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (c)       873         873         877         870  
Adjusted diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (c)       873         874         877         872  
                                 
As reported income (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share (d)       $ 0.76         $ (0.92 )       $ 1.89         $ (0.51 )
Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted share (d)       $ 0.41         $ 0.53         $ 1.90         $ 1.22  
(a)   During the fourth quarter of 2018, Halliburton recognized a $306 million tax benefit related to a strategic change in Halliburton's corporate structure. During the fourth quarter of 2017, Halliburton recognized an aggregate $882 million of discrete tax charges primarily related to tax reform as well as other discrete tax items. Also included in the year ended December 31, 2018 is $47 million of accrued taxes in Venezuela for the charge taken during the first quarter of 2018. Also included is the tax effect of the total adjustments during the respective periods.
(b)   Management believes that income (loss) from continuing operations adjusted for impairments and other charges and costs related to early extinguishment of debt, including the related tax effects and other tax adjustments, is useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management views the excluded items to be outside of the company's normal operating results. Management analyzes income (loss) from continuing operations without the impact of these items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business and to establish operational goals. Total adjustments remove the effect of these items. Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to company is calculated as: “As reported income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to company” plus "Total adjustments, net of taxes" for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
(c)   As reported diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and year ended December 31, 2017 excludes options to purchase one million and two million shares of common stock, respectively, as their impact would be antidilutive because Halliburton's reported income from continuing operations attributable to company was in a loss position during the period. When adjusting income from continuing operations attributable to company in the period for the adjustments discussed above, these shares become dilutive.
(d)   As reported income (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share is calculated as: "As reported income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to company" divided by "As reported diluted weighted average common shares outstanding." Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted share is calculated as: "Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to company" divided by "Adjusted diluted weighted average common shares outstanding."

Conference Call Details

Halliburton Company (HAL) will host a conference call on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, to discuss its fourth quarter 2018 financial results. The call will begin at 8:00 AM Central Time (9:00 AM Eastern Time).

Please visit the website to listen to the call via live webcast. In addition, you may participate in the call by dialing (888) 393-0263 within North America or +1 (973) 453-2259 outside of North America. A passcode is not required. Attendees should log in to the webcast or dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the call.

A replay of the conference call will be available on Halliburton’s website for seven days following the call. Also, a replay may be accessed by telephone at (855) 859-2056 within North America or +1 (404) 537-3406 outside of North America, using the passcode 5964108.

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