HOUSTON, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today reported a net loss of $361.8 million, or $2.24 per diluted share, on revenue of $27.5 million for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 for the Predecessor Company, and a net loss of $23.7 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, on revenue of $32.4 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor Company. Upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 6, 2015, Hercules adopted fresh start accounting, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes. References to "Successor" relate to the financial position of the reorganized Hercules as of and subsequent to November 6, 2015. References to "Predecessor" refer to the financial position of Hercules as of and prior to November 6, 2015 and the results of operations through November 6, 2015. As a result of the application of fresh start accounting and the effects of the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization, the financial statements on or after November 6, 2015 are not comparable with the financial statements prior to that date.

As outlined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Predecessor results for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 include a net charge of approximately $345.6 million, or $2.14 per diluted share, consisting primarily of a $342.7 million charge for reorganization items. Successor results for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 include a charge for reorganization items of $1.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. For the fourth quarter 2014, the Predecessor reported a net loss of $154.1 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, on revenue of $178.7 million. Predecessor results for the fourth quarter 2014 include a non-cash impairment charge of property and equipment for $117.0 million, or $0.73 per diluted share.

For the period from January 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015, the Predecessor reported a net loss of $602.5 million, or $3.73 per diluted share, on revenue of $303.2 million, and a net loss of $23.7 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, on revenue of $32.4 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. For the twelve month period ending December 31, 2014, the Predecessor reported a net loss of $216.1 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, on revenue of $900.3 million. As outlined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Predecessor results for the period from January 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 include a net charge of approximately $384.3 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, primarily related to reorganization, restructuring and financing items. Predecessor results for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2014 include a net charge of approximately $196.8 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, consisting of a $199.5 million non-cash impairment charge of property and equipment, a $22.6 million net gain on the sale of cold stacked drilling rigs, and a $19.9 million charge related to retirement of our 7.125% senior secured notes and issuance of our 6.75% senior notes.

John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hercules Offshore stated, "We closed out 2015 with the drilling industry at its weakest point in over 30 years, driven by the sharp decline in the price of crude oil. Both our rig and liftboat segments in all regions have been negatively impacted. In an effort to realign our cost structure to better reflect the weak environment, we have made significant reductions to our organization and capital spending programs, and will continue to be vigilant with our cost curtailment efforts. As previously disclosed, we are also working diligently with our Board of Directors and advisors on reviewing our strategic alternatives to maximize the value of the Company.

"Looking into 2016 and beyond, we do not expect business conditions to rebound without a material and sustained rally in oil prices. The duration of this low commodity price environment is uncertain, which places greater emphasis on liquidity and drove us to proactively restructure our balance sheet last year. We emerged from our restructuring process with significantly less debt and over $500 million in cash, including $200 million reserved for the final shipyard payment on our newbuild rig the Hercules Highlander. Construction of the Hercules Highlander is progressing as scheduled, with delivery expected during the second quarter 2016. We are working closely with our customer, Maersk Oil & Gas, and the shipyard to ensure timely delivery and acceptance of the rig prior to its departure to the U.K. North Sea, where it will commence on its five-year contract."

Domestic Offshore

Revenue generated from Domestic Offshore by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 was $10.3 million, and $9.9 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor revenue was $90.2 million. The 78% decrease in revenue was driven largely by lower dayrates and utilization on a reduced rig fleet. Operating expense reported by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 was $5.4 million and $9.0 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor operating expense was $59.3 million. The 76% decline in operating expense is largely attributable to a reduction in the number of marketed rigs in operation. Domestic Offshore reported nearly breakeven operating income by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 and an operating loss of $0.6 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor reported an operating loss of $104.2 million for Domestic Offshore, including a non-cash asset impairment charge of property and equipment for $117.0 million.

International Offshore

Revenue generated from International Offshore by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 was $12.4 million and $17.3 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor revenue was $64.6 million. The 54% decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower contracted dayrates for the rigs working for Saudi Aramco and idle time on the Hercules 208, Hercules 267 and Hercules Resilience, partially offset by full utilization on the Hercules 260. Operating expense reported by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 was $13.3 million and $14.4 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor operating expense was $54.0 million. The 49% decline in operating expense was primarily driven by cost reduction measures on the idle rigs as well as higher fourth quarter 2014 expense related to the mobilization cost of the Hercules Triumph to the North Sea. International Offshore reported an operating loss of $10.3 million by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 and an operating loss of $1.6 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor reported an operating loss of $11.0 million for International Offshore.

International Liftboats

Revenue generated from International Liftboats by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 was $4.8 million and $5.3 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor revenue was $23.8 million. The 58% decrease in revenue was driven primarily by lower dayrates and utilization. Operating expense reported by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 was $3.8 million and $6.3 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor operating expense was $16.1 million. The 38% decline in operating expense reflects our cost reduction measures and lower activity levels. International Liftboats reported an operating loss of $1.4 million by the Predecessor for the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 and an operating loss of $3.2 million for the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the Successor. Fourth quarter 2014 Predecessor reported operating income of $0.9 million for International Liftboats.

Reorganization Items

For the period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015, the Predecessor incurred $342.7 million of Reorganization Items, consisting of a $1.0 billion non-cash adjustment of assets due to the application of fresh start accounting, a $686.6 million non-cash gain on the settlement of liabilities subject to compromise, and $10.0 million of other items related to the reorganization, principally professional fees. For the period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015, the Successor incurred $1.3 million of Reorganization Items, primarily for professional fees.

Costs incurred associated with our financing and restructuring activities consisted of the following (in thousands):



                                                 Successor          Predecessor              Successor          Predecessor

                                                Period from         Period from             Period from         Period from
                                                November 6,         October 1,              November 6,         January 1,
                                                  2015 to             2015 to                 2015 to             2015 to
                                                December 31,        November 6,             December 31,        November 6,
                                                               2015                    2015                2015                     2015
                                                               ----                    ----                ----                     ----

    Reorganization Items:

    Non-cash net loss due to fresh start
     accounting adjustments                        $              -             $1,019,255      $            -              $1,019,255

    Non-cash gain on settlement of liabilities
     subject to compromise (debt forgiveness)                     -              (686,559)                  -               (686,559)

    Non-cash charge related to write-off of
     unamortized debt issuance costs                              -                      -                  -                  11,535

    Professional fees                                         1,330                  10,045               1,330                   12,819

    Total Reorganization Items                               $1,330                $342,741              $1,330                 $357,050
                                                             ======                ========              ======                 ========


    Professional fees related to the
     Reorganization:

    Costs incurred prior to Bankruptcy Petition
     (General and Administrative Expense)           $             -      $               -      $           -                 $18,879

    Costs incurred post Bankruptcy Petition
     (Reorganization Items)                                   1,330                  10,045               1,330                   12,819

    Total Professional fees related to
     Reorganization                                          $1,330                 $10,045              $1,330                  $31,698
                                                             ======                 =======              ======                  =======

Non-GAAP

References in the Selected Financial and Operating Data tables to the change and the percentage change combine the Successor Company and Predecessor Company results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015 in order to provide comparability of such information to the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. While this combined presentation is a non-GAAP presentation for which there is no comparable GAAP measure, management believes that providing this financial information is the most relevant and useful method for making comparisons to the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.

Certain non-GAAP performance measures and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the Company have been provided for additional meaningful information. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In order to fully assess the financial operating results, management believes that the adjusted net income figures included in this release are appropriate measures of the continuing and normal operations of the Company. However, these measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, revenue, net income, operating income, cash flows from operations, or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the tables that follow the financial statements. Please see the attached Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for a complete description of the adjustments made to Revenue, Operating Income, Net Income and Diluted Income per Share.

Conference Call Information

Hercules Offshore will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET) on March 31, 2016, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results. To participate in the call, dial +1 (855) 865-4806 (Domestic) or +1 (262) 912-6154 (International) and reference access code 75252935 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call will also be broadcast live via the Internet at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone on March 31, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET), through April 7, 2016. The phone number for the conference call replay is +1 (855) 859-2056 (Domestic) or +1 (404) 537-3406 (International) with access code 75252935. Additionally, the recorded conference call will be accessible through our website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com for 7 days after the conference call.

About Hercules Offshore, Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 27 jackup rigs, including one rig under construction, and 19 liftboats. The Company offers a range of services to oil and gas producers to meet their needs during drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning operations in several key shallow water provinces around the world. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.

The news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the factors described in Hercules Offshore's most recent periodic reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or the Company's website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com. Hercules Offshore cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements.



                                                            HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                   CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                         (In thousands)


                                                                                   Successor              Predecessor
                                                                                   ---------              -----------

                                                                                  December 31,            December 31,

                                                                                                     2015                    2014
                                                                                                     ----                    ----

                                                                                  (Unaudited)

    ASSETS

                                 Current Assets:

                                 Cash and Cash Equivalents                                       $330,780                $207,937

                                 Accounts Receivable, Net                                          63,668                 166,359

                                 Prepaids                                                          11,740                  19,585

                                 Current Deferred Tax Asset                                             -                  4,461

                                 Other                                                              4,015                   5,955
                                                                                                    -----                   -----

                                                                                                  410,203                 404,297


                                  Property and
                                  Equipment, Net                                                  465,497               1,574,749

                                 Restricted Cash                                                  200,000                       -

                                 Other Assets, Net                                                 32,440                  23,361



                                                                                               $1,108,140              $2,002,407
                                                                                               ==========              ==========


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                  Current
                                  Liabilities:

                                 Accounts Payable                                                 $43,616                 $52,952

                                 Accrued Liabilities                                               49,108                  66,090

                                 Interest Payable                                                       -                 32,008

                                 Other Current Liabilities                                          6,148                  13,406
                                                                                                    -----                  ------

                                                                                                   98,872                 164,456


                                 Long-term Debt                                                   428,715               1,210,919

                                  Deferred Income
                                  Taxes                                                                 -                  4,147

                                 Other Liabilities                                                 16,622                   7,854

                                  Commitments and
                                  Contingencies


                                  Stockholders'
                                  Equity                                                          563,931                 615,031



                                                                                               $1,108,140              $2,002,407
                                                                                               ==========              ==========



                                                                                HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                             QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                                  (In thousands, except per share data)



                                                                                                                    Successor                                                           Predecessor
                                                                                                                    ---------                                                           -----------

                                                                              Period from                                               Period from                      Three Months
                                                                          November 6, 2015 to                                       October 1, 2015 to                      Ended
                                                                           December 31, 2015                                         November 6, 2015                 December 31, 2014
                                                                           -----------------                                         ----------------                 -----------------

                                                                              (Unaudited)                                               (Unaudited)                      (Unaudited)


    Revenue                                                       $32,442                                                   $27,534                          $178,670


    Costs and Expenses:

                                     Operating Expenses                                                        29,675                                         22,428                                    129,462

                                     Asset Impairment                                                               -                                             -                                   117,001

                                     Depreciation and Amortization                                              4,534                                         14,765                                     42,826

                                     General and Administrative                                                 7,120                                          7,295                                     14,703

                                                                                                             41,329                                         44,488                                    303,992
                                                                                                             ------                                         ------                                    -------


    Operating Loss                                                                                         (8,887)                                      (16,954)                                 (125,322)


    Other Income (Expense):

                                     Interest Expense                                                         (7,939)                                             -                                  (24,978)

                                     Reorganization Items, Net                                                (1,330)                                     (342,741)                                         -

                                     Other, Net                                                               (4,785)                                            13                                      (235)



    Loss Before Income Taxes                                                                              (22,941)                                     (359,682)                                 (150,535)

    Income Tax Provision                                                                                     (728)                                       (2,096)                                   (3,584)
                                                                                                              ----                                         ------                                     ------

    Net Loss                                                    $(23,669)                                               $(361,778)                       $(154,119)
                                                                 ========                                                 =========                         =========



    Net Loss Per Share -Basic and
     Diluted                                                      $(1.18)                                                  $(2.24)                          $(0.96)



    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding -
     Basic and Diluted                                                                                      19,989                                        161,641                                    160,816


                                                                                HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                              ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                                  (In thousands, except per share data)


                                                                                                                    Successor                                                           Predecessor
                                                                                                                    ---------                                                           -----------

                                                                              Period from                                               Period from                     Twelve Months
                                                                          November 6, 2015 to                                       January 1, 2015 to                      Ended
                                                                           December 31, 2015                                         November 6, 2015                 December 31, 2014
                                                                           -----------------                                         ----------------                 -----------------

                                                                              (Unaudited)                                               (Unaudited)


    Revenue                                                       $32,442                                                  $303,206                          $900,251


    Costs and Expenses:

                                     Operating Expenses                                                        29,675                                        271,988                                    543,236

                                     Asset Impairment                                                               -                                             -                                   199,508

                                     Depreciation and Amortization                                              4,534                                        126,963                                    170,898

                                     General and Administrative                                                 7,120                                         79,884                                     75,108

                                                                                                             41,329                                        478,835                                    988,750
                                                                                                             ------                                        -------                                    -------


    Operating Loss                                                                                         (8,887)                                     (175,629)                                  (88,499)


    Other Income (Expense):

                                     Interest Expense                                                         (7,939)                                      (61,173)                                  (99,142)

                                     Loss on Extinguishment of Debt                                                 -                                       (1,884)                                  (19,925)

                                     Reorganization Items, Net                                                (1,330)                                     (357,050)                                         -

                                     Other, Net                                                               (4,785)                                           284                                       (39)



    Loss Before Income Taxes                                                                              (22,941)                                     (595,452)                                 (207,605)

    Income Tax Provision                                                                                     (728)                                       (7,042)                                   (8,505)
                                                                                                              ----                                         ------                                     ------

    Net Loss                                                    $(23,669)                                               $(602,494)                       $(216,110)
                                                                 ========                                                 =========                         =========



    Net Loss Per Share -Basic and
     Diluted                                                      $(1.18)                                                  $(3.73)                          $(1.35)



    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding -
     Basic and Diluted                                                                                      19,989                                        161,430                                    160,598



                                                          HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                       (In thousands)




                                                                Successor                             Predecessor
                                                             ---------                             -----------

                                                            Period from                            Period from                Twelve Months
                                                            November 6,                            January 1,                     Ended
                                                              2015 to                                2015 to                  December 31,
                                                            December 31,                           November 6,                                  2014
                                                                                2015                                   2015
                                                                                ----                                   ----

                                                            (Unaudited)                            (Unaudited)

    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

               Net  Loss                                                     $(23,669)                            $(602,494)                $(216,110)

                Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net
                Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating
                Activities:

               Depreciation and Amortization                                     4,534                                126,963                    170,898

               Stock-Based Compensation Expense                                     26                                  6,922                      8,348

               Deferred Income Taxes                                                16                                  1,931                    (7,691)

               Provision for Doubtful Accounts Receivable                        1,855                                  7,665                      5,627

               (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets, Net                             (28)                                   970                   (22,598)

               Asset Impairment                                                      -                                     -                   199,508

               Non-Cash Reorganization Items, Net                                    -                               344,231                          -

               Non-Cash Loss on Derivative                                       4,837                                      -                         -

               Other                                                               342                                  2,146                      4,810

                Net Change in Operating Assets and
                Liabilities                                                   (14,372)                               102,065                   (28,079)


                Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating
                Activities                                                    (26,459)                               (9,601)                   114,713


    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

               Capital Expenditures                                            (5,066)                              (78,097)                 (147,522)

               Increase in Restricted Cash                                           -                             (200,000)                         -

               Insurance Proceeds Received                                           -                                 3,543                      9,067

               Proceeds from Sale of Assets, Net                                    78                                  9,697                     35,135

               Other                                                               377                                    227                      1,479

               Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                           (4,611)                             (264,630)                 (101,841)


    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

               Long-term Debt Borrowings                                             -                               436,500                    300,000

               Redemption of 7.125% Senior Secured Notes                             -                                     -                 (300,000)

               Payment of Debt Issuance Costs                                        -                               (8,356)                   (3,914)

               Other                                                                 -                                     -                       573


                Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing
                Activities                                                           -                               428,144                    (3,341)



    Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents                   (31,070)                               153,913                      9,531

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period                        361,850                                207,937                    198,406

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                             $330,780                               $361,850                   $207,937
                                                                           ========                               ========                   ========



                                                                                   HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                               QUARTERLY SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

                                                                                (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)

                                                                                                 (Unaudited)


                                                                   Successor                            Predecessor
                                                                   ---------                            -----------

                                                                       (a)                                  (b)                             (c)                  (a) + (b) - (c)
                                                                       ---                                  ---                             ---                  --------------

                                                                  Period from                           Period from                    Three Months                   Change                   % Change
                                                                  November 6,                           October 1,                         Ended
                                                                     2015 to                              2015 to                      December 31,
                                                                  December 31,                          November 6,                            2014
                                                                          2015                                  2015
                                                                          ----                                  ----


    Domestic Offshore:

                             Number of rigs (as of end of period)                     18                                            18                        24

                             Revenue                                              $9,859                                       $10,347                   $90,241                     $(70,035)            (77.6%)

                             Operating expenses                                    8,966                                         5,408                    59,304                      (44,930)            (75.8%)

                             Asset impairment                                          -                                            -                  117,001                     (117,001)                n/m

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                              1,097                                         4,466                    16,628                      (11,065)            (66.5%)

                             General and administrative expenses                     404                                           484                     1,490                         (602)            (40.4%)

                             Operating loss                                       $(608)                                        $(11)               $(104,182)                     $103,563             (99.4%)



    International Offshore:

                             Number of rigs (as of end of period)                      9                                             9                         9

                             Revenue                                             $17,321                                       $12,394                   $64,606                     $(34,891)            (54.0%)

                             Operating expenses                                   14,395                                        13,251                    54,013                      (26,367)            (48.8%)

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                              1,870                                         8,510                    20,385                      (10,005)            (49.1%)

                             General and administrative expenses                   2,691                                           970                     1,165                         2,496              214.2%

                             Operating loss                                     $(1,635)                                    $(10,337)                $(10,957)                     $(1,015)               9.3%



    International Liftboats:

                              Number of liftboats (as of end of
                              period)                                                 19                                            19                        24

                             Revenue                                              $5,262                                        $4,793                   $23,823                     $(13,768)            (57.8%)

                             Operating expenses                                    6,314                                         3,769                    16,145                       (6,062)            (37.5%)

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                              1,567                                         1,539                     4,895                       (1,789)            (36.5%)

                             General and administrative expenses                     626                                           918                     1,845                         (301)            (16.3%)

                             Operating income (loss)                            $(3,245)                                     $(1,433)                     $938                      $(5,616)                n/m



    Total Company:

                             Revenue                                             $32,442                                       $27,534                  $178,670                    $(118,694)            (66.4%)

                             Operating expenses                                   29,675                                        22,428                   129,462                      (77,359)            (59.8%)

                             Asset impairment                                          -                                            -                  117,001                     (117,001)                n/m

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                              4,534                                        14,765                    42,826                      (23,527)            (54.9%)

                             General and administrative expenses                   7,120                                         7,295                    14,703                         (288)             (2.0%)


                             Operating loss                                      (8,887)                                     (16,954)                (125,322)                       99,481             (79.4%)

                                  Interest expense                               (7,939)                                            -                 (24,978)                       17,039             (68.2%)

                                  Reorganization items, net                      (1,330)                                    (342,741)                        -                    (344,071)                n/m

                                  Other, net                                     (4,785)                                           13                     (235)                      (4,537)                n/m


                             Loss before income taxes                           (22,941)                                    (359,682)                (150,535)                    (232,088)             154.2%

                                  Income tax provision                             (728)                                      (2,096)                  (3,584)                          760             (21.2%)


                             Net loss                                          $(23,669)                                   $(361,778)               $(154,119)                   $(231,328)             150.1%



                                                                                        HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                               ANNUAL SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA - (Continued)

                                                                                     (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)

                                                                                                       (Unaudited)


                                                                   Successor                                 Predecessor
                                                                   ---------                                 -----------

                                                                       (a)                                       (b)                              (c)                  (a) + (b) - (c)
                                                                       ---                                       ---                              ---                  --------------

                                                                  Period from                                Period from                    Twelve Months                   Change                   % Change
                                                                  November 6,                                January 1,                          Ended
                                                                     2015 to                                   2015 to                      December 31,
                                                                  December 31,                               November 6,                             2014
                                                                          2015                                       2015
                                                                          ----                                       ----


    Domestic Offshore:

                             Number of rigs (as of end of period)                          18                                            18                         24

                             Revenue                                                   $9,859                                      $131,308                   $497,209                    $(356,042)            (71.6%)

                             Operating expenses                                         8,966                                        95,279                    261,399                     (157,154)            (60.1%)

                             Asset impairment                                               -                                            -                   199,508                     (199,508)                n/m

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                                   1,097                                        39,031                     70,576                      (30,448)            (43.1%)

                             General and administrative expenses                          404                                         5,462                      6,314                         (448)             (7.1%)

                             Operating loss                                            $(608)                                     $(8,464)                 $(40,588)                      $31,516             (77.6%)



    International Offshore:

                             Number of rigs (as of end of period)                           9                                             9                          9

                             Revenue                                                  $17,321                                      $113,438                   $291,486                    $(160,727)            (55.1%)

                             Operating expenses                                        14,395                                       131,291                    207,190                      (61,504)            (29.7%)

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                                   1,870                                        71,033                     75,672                       (2,769)             (3.7%)

                             General and administrative expenses                        2,691                                         6,225                      8,322                           594                7.1%

                             Operating income (loss)                                 $(1,635)                                    $(95,111)                      $302                     $(97,048)                n/m



    International Liftboats:

                              Number of liftboats (as of end of
                              period)                                                      19                                            19                         24

                             Revenue                                                   $5,262                                       $58,460                   $111,556                     $(47,834)            (42.9%)

                             Operating expenses                                         6,314                                        45,418                     74,647                      (22,915)            (30.7%)

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                                   1,567                                        14,599                     20,763                       (4,597)            (22.1%)

                             General and administrative expenses                          626                                        11,608                     11,712                           522                4.5%

                             Operating income (loss)                                 $(3,245)                                    $(13,165)                    $4,434                     $(20,844)                n/m



    Total Company:

                             Revenue                                                  $32,442                                      $303,206                   $900,251                    $(564,603)            (62.7%)

                             Operating expenses                                        29,675                                       271,988                    543,236                     (241,573)            (44.5%)

                             Asset impairment                                               -                                            -                   199,508                     (199,508)                n/m

                              Depreciation and amortization
                              expense                                                   4,534                                       126,963                    170,898                      (39,401)            (23.1%)

                             General and administrative expenses                        7,120                                        79,884                     75,108                        11,896               15.8%


                             Operating loss                                           (8,887)                                    (175,629)                  (88,499)                     (96,017)             108.5%

                                  Interest expense                                    (7,939)                                     (61,173)                  (99,142)                       30,030             (30.3%)

                                  Loss on extinguishment of debt                            -                                      (1,884)                  (19,925)                       18,041                 n/m

                                  Reorganization items, net                           (1,330)                                    (357,050)                         -                    (358,380)                n/m

                                  Other, net                                          (4,785)                                          284                       (39)                      (4,462)                n/m


                             Loss before income taxes                                (22,941)                                    (595,452)                 (207,605)                    (410,788)             197.9%

                                  Income tax provision                                  (728)                                      (7,042)                   (8,505)                          735              (8.6%)


                             Net loss                                               $(23,669)                                   $(602,494)                $(216,110)                   $(410,053)             189.7%



                                                                                                      HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                           QUARTERLY SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA - (Continued)

                                                                                                   (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)

                                                                                                                    (Unaudited)


                                Period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (Successor)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------

                            Operating Days                                           Available Days                                       Utilization (1)         Average              Average
                                                                                                                                                                Revenue per           Operating
                                                                                                                                                                  Day (2)            Expense per
                                                                                                                                                                                       Day (3)
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------


    Domestic Offshore                               159                                                      495                                          32.1%              $62,006             $18,113

    International Offshore                          220                                                      440                                          50.0%               78,732              32,716

    International Liftboats                         298                                                      990                                          30.1%               17,658               6,378


                              Period from October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 (Predecessor)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------

                            Operating Days                                           Available Days                                       Utilization (1)         Average              Average
                                                                                                                                                                Revenue per           Operating
                                                                                                                                                                  Day (2)            Expense per
                                                                                                                                                                                       Day (3)
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------


    Domestic Offshore                               164                                                      333                                          49.2%              $63,091             $16,240

    International Offshore                          147                                                      296                                          49.7%               84,313              44,767

    International Liftboats                         244                                                      666                                          36.6%               19,643               5,659




                                    Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 (Predecessor)
                                    -------------------------------------------------

                            Operating Days                                           Available Days                                       Utilization (1)         Average              Average
                                                                                                                                                                Revenue per           Operating
                                                                                                                                                                  Day (2)            Expense per
                                                                                                                                                                                       Day (3)
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------


    Domestic Offshore                               850                                                    1,329                                          64.0%             $106,166             $44,623

    International Offshore                          490                                                      736                                          66.6%              131,849              73,387

    International Liftboats                         859                                                    2,116                                          40.6%               27,733               7,630



             (1)    Utilization is defined as the
                     total number of days our rigs or
                     liftboats, as applicable, were
                     under contract, known as
                     operating days, in the period as
                     a percentage of the total number
                     of available days in the period.
                     Days during which our rigs and
                     liftboats were undergoing major
                     refurbishments, upgrades or
                     construction, and days during
                     which our rigs and liftboats are
                     cold stacked, are not counted as
                     available days. Days during which
                     our liftboats are in the shipyard
                     undergoing drydocking or
                     inspection are considered
                     available days for the purposes
                     of calculating utilization.

             (2)    Average revenue per rig or
                     liftboat per day is defined as
                     revenue earned by our rigs or
                     liftboats, as applicable, in the
                     period divided by the total
                     number of operating days for our
                     rigs or liftboats, as applicable,
                     in the period.

             (3)    Average operating expense per rig
                     or liftboat per day is defined as
                     operating expenses, excluding
                     depreciation and amortization,
                     incurred by our rigs or
                     liftboats, as applicable, in the
                     period divided by the total
                     number of available days in the
                     period.  We use available days to
                     calculate average operating
                     expense per rig or liftboat per
                     day rather than operating days,
                     which are used to calculate
                     average revenue per rig or
                     liftboat per day, because we
                     incur operating expenses on our
                     rigs and liftboats even when they
                     are not under contract and
                     earning a dayrate.



                                                                                                      HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                             ANNUAL SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA - (Continued)

                                                                                                   (Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)

                                                                                                                    (Unaudited)


                                Period from November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (Successor)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------

                            Operating Days                                           Available Days                                       Utilization (1)         Average              Average
                                                                                                                                                                Revenue per           Operating
                                                                                                                                                                  Day (2)            Expense per
                                                                                                                                                                                       Day (3)
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------


    Domestic Offshore                               159                                                      495                                          32.1%              $62,006             $18,113

    International Offshore                          220                                                      440                                          50.0%               78,732              32,716

    International Liftboats                         298                                                      990                                          30.1%               17,658               6,378


                              Period from January 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 (Predecessor)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------

                            Operating Days                                           Available Days                                       Utilization (1)         Average              Average
                                                                                                                                                                Revenue per           Operating
                                                                                                                                                                  Day (2)            Expense per
                                                                                                                                                                                       Day (3)
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------


    Domestic Offshore                             1,497                                                    2,867                                          52.2%              $87,714             $33,233

    International Offshore                        1,221                                                    2,480                                          49.2%               92,906              52,940

    International Liftboats                       2,776                                                    6,686                                          41.5%               21,059               6,793




                                   Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 (Predecessor)
                                    --------------------------------------------------

                            Operating Days                                           Available Days                                       Utilization (1)         Average              Average
                                                                                                                                                                Revenue per           Operating
                                                                                                                                                                  Day (2)            Expense per
                                                                                                                                                                                       Day (3)
                                                                                                                                                                                        ------


    Domestic Offshore                             4,624                                                    6,243                                          74.1%             $107,528             $41,871

    International Offshore                        2,025                                                    2,875                                          70.4%              143,944              72,066

    International Liftboats                       4,332                                                    8,395                                          51.6%               25,752               8,892




             (1)    Utilization is
                     defined as the total
                     number of days our
                     rigs or liftboats,
                     as applicable, were
                     under contract,
                     known as operating
                     days, in the period
                     as a percentage of
                     the total number of
                     available days in
                     the period.  Days
                     during which our
                     rigs and liftboats
                     were undergoing
                     major
                     refurbishments,
                     upgrades or
                     construction, and
                     days during which
                     our rigs and
                     liftboats are cold
                     stacked, are not
                     counted as available
                     days. Days during
                     which our liftboats
                     are in the shipyard
                     undergoing
                     drydocking or
                     inspection are
                     considered available
                     days for the
                     purposes of
                     calculating
                     utilization.

             (2)    Average revenue per
                     rig or liftboat per
                     day is defined as
                     revenue earned by
                     our rigs or
                     liftboats, as
                     applicable, in the
                     period divided by
                     the total number of
                     operating days for
                     our rigs or
                     liftboats, as
                     applicable, in the
                     period.

             (3)    Average operating
                     expense per rig or
                     liftboat per day is
                     defined as operating
                     expenses, excluding
                     depreciation and
                     amortization,
                     incurred by our rigs
                     or liftboats, as
                     applicable, in the
                     period divided by
                     the total number of
                     available days in
                     the period.  We use
                     available days to
                     calculate average
                     operating expense
                     per rig or liftboat
                     per day rather than
                     operating days,
                     which are used to
                     calculate average
                     revenue per rig or
                     liftboat per day,
                     because we incur
                     operating expenses
                     on our rigs and
                     liftboats even when
                     they are not under
                     contract and earning
                     a dayrate.



                                                                                                             Hercules Offshore, Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                                                       Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

                                                                                                                            (Unaudited)

                                                                                                               (In thousands, except per share data)



    We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios may provide users of this financial
     information additional meaningful information. Non-GAAP financial measures we may present from time to time are revenue, operating income, income from continuing operations, net income or diluted earnings per share
     excluding certain charges or amounts. These adjusted amounts are not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, they should not be considered as a substitute for revenue, operating income, income from
     continuing operations, net income, earnings per share or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. See the tables below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures
     for the periods January 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015, October 1, 2015 to November 6, 2015 and November 6, 2015 to December 31, 2015 and the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014.  Non-GAAP financial measures
     should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest
     GAAP measure in the following tables:


                                                                                                                 Successor                                                       Predecessor
                                                                                                                 ---------                                                       -----------

                                                                                                                Period from                                                      Period from                                        Three Months
                                                                                                                November 6,                                                       October 1,                                           Ended
                                                                                                                  2015 to                                                          2015 to                                          December 31,
                                                                                                               December 31,                                                      November 6,                                                           2014
                                                                                                                                  2015                                                                2015
                                                                                                                                  ----                                                                ----


        Operating Loss:

          GAAP Operating Loss                                                                                                 $(8,887)                                                          $(16,954)                                        $(125,322)

          Adjustment                                                                                                                 -                                                              2,890    (b)                                     117,001  (d)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ---

          Non-GAAP Operating Loss                                                                                             $(8,887)                                                          $(14,064)                                          $(8,321)
                                                                                                                               =======                                                            ========                                            =======


        Other Expense:

          GAAP Other Expense                                                                                                 $(14,054)                                                         $(342,728)                                         $(25,213)

          Adjustment                                                                                                             1,330    (a)                                                      342,741    (c)                                           -
                                                                                                                                 -----                                                             -------                                                ---

          Non-GAAP Other Expense                                                                                             $(12,724)                                                                $13                                          $(25,213)
                                                                                                                              ========                                                                 ===                                           ========


        Provision for Income Taxes:

          GAAP Provision for Income Taxes                                                                                       $(728)                                                           $(2,096)                                          $(3,584)

          Tax Adjustment                                                                                                             -                                                                  -                                                 -

          Non-GAAP Provision for Income Taxes                                                                                   $(728)                                                           $(2,096)                                          $(3,584)
                                                                                                                                 =====                                                             =======                                            =======


       Net Loss:

          GAAP Net Loss                                                                                                      $(23,669)                                                         $(361,778)                                        $(154,119)

          Total Adjustment                                                                                                       1,330                                                             345,631                                            117,001
                                                                                                                                 -----                                                             -------                                            -------

          Non-GAAP Net Loss                                                                                                  $(22,339)                                                          $(16,147)                                         $(37,118)
                                                                                                                              ========                                                            ========                                           ========


        Diluted Loss per Share:

          GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                                                                                          $(1.18)                                                            $(2.24)                                           $(0.96)

          Adjustment per Share                                                                                                    0.06                                                                2.14                                               0.73
                                                                                                                                  ----                                                                ----                                               ----

          Non-GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                                                                                      $(1.12)                                                            $(0.10)                                           $(0.23)
                                                                                                                                ======                                                              ======                                             ======



    (a) This amount represents a  $1.3 million
     charge for reorganization items related to
     professional fees.


    (b) This amount represents an $8.1 million
     charge for stock-based compensation due to
     bankruptcy and a $5.2 million gain on
     settlement of a contractual dispute.


    (c) This amount represents a $342.7 million
     charge for reorganization items which
     includes a $1.0 billion non-cash net loss
     due to fresh start accounting adjustments, a
     $686.6 million non-cash gain on settlement
     of liabilities subject to compromise (debt
     forgiveness) and a $10.0 million charge for
     other reorganization items related to
     professional fees.


    (d) This amount represents a $117.0 million
     non-cash impairment charge of property and
     equipment.



                                                          Hercules Offshore, Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                              Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Continued)

                                                                         (Unaudited)

                                                            (In thousands, except per share data)


                                                               Successor                                        Predecessor
                                                               ---------                                        -----------

                                                              Period from                                       Period from                  Twelve Months
                                                              November 6,                                       January 1,                       Ended
                                                                2015 to                                           2015 to                     December 31,
                                                             December 31,                                       November 6,                                      2014
                                                                                2015                                               2015
                                                                                ----                                               ----


        Operating Income (Loss):

          GAAP Operating Loss                                               $(8,887)                                        $(175,629)                      $(88,499)

          Adjustment                                                               -                                            25,333  (b)                    176,888  (d)
                                                                                                                                                                ---

          Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)                                  $(8,887)                                        $(150,296)                        $88,389
                                                                             =======                                          =========                         =======


        Other Expense:

          GAAP Other Expense                                               $(14,054)                                        $(419,823)                     $(119,106)

          Adjustment                                                           1,330    (a)                                     358,934  (c)                     19,925  (e)
                                                                               -----                                            -------                          ------

          Non-GAAP Other Expense                                           $(12,724)                                         $(60,889)                      $(99,181)
                                                                            ========                                           ========                        ========


    Provision for Income Taxes:

          GAAP Provision for Income Taxes                                     $(728)                                          $(7,042)                       $(8,505)

          Tax Adjustment                                                           -                                                 -                              -

          Non-GAAP Provision for Income Taxes                                 $(728)                                          $(7,042)                       $(8,505)
                                                                               =====                                            =======                         =======


       Net Loss:

          GAAP Net Loss                                                    $(23,669)                                        $(602,494)                     $(216,110)

          Total Adjustment                                                     1,330                                            384,267                         196,813
                                                                               -----                                            -------                         -------

          Non-GAAP Net Loss                                                $(22,339)                                        $(218,227)                      $(19,297)
                                                                            ========                                          =========                        ========


        Diluted Loss per Share:

          GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                                        $(1.18)                                           $(3.73)                        $(1.35)

          Adjustment per Share                                                  0.06                                               2.38                            1.23
                                                                                ----                                               ----                            ----

          Non-GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                                    $(1.12)                                           $(1.35)                        $(0.12)
                                                                              ======                                             ======                          ======




    (a) This amount represents a $1.3 million
     charge for reorganization items related to
     professional fees.


    (b) This amount represents $18.9 million of
     costs related to pre-petition financing and
     restructuring activities, an $8.1 million
     charge for stock-based compensation due to
     bankruptcy, a $5.2 million gain on settlement
     of a contractual dispute and a $3.6 million
     net loss on the sale of assets, including six
     cold stacked drilling rigs.


    (c) This amount represents a $357.1 million
     charge for reorganization items which
     includes a $1.0 billion non-cash net loss
     due to fresh start accounting adjustments, a
     $686.6 million non-cash gain on settlement
     of liabilities subject to compromise (debt
     forgiveness), an $11.5 million non-cash
     charge related to a write-off of unamortized
     debt issuance costs and a $12.8 million
     charge for other reorganization items related
     to professional fees.  Additionally, this


    (d) This amount represents a $199.5 million
     non-cash impairment charge of property and
     equipment and a $22.6 million net gain on the
     sale of cold stacked drilling rigs.



    (e) This amount represents a charge of $19.9
     million related to retirement of our 7.125%
     senior secured notes and issuance of our
     6.75% senior notes.

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