SELECTED INFORMATION
(in thousands of dollars except per share and percentages) | For the three months ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 28,573 | $ | 28,642 | $ | 74,435 | $ | 66,383 | ||||
Gross margin | 3,208 | 4,220 | 12,066 | 10,241 | ||||||||
Gross margin % | 11 | % | 15 | % | 16 | % | 15 | % | ||||
EBITDAS (1) | 630 | 1,920 | 6,453 | 5,535 | ||||||||
EBITDAS % (1) | 2 | % | 7 | % | 9 | % | 8 | % | ||||
Net loss | $ | (4,825 | ) | $ | (1,576 | ) | $ | (2,790 | ) | $ | (5,497 | ) |
Per share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) |
Operating hours | ||||||||||||
Coiled tubing rigs | 6,558 | 6,205 | 16,212 | 16,221 | ||||||||
Pumpers | 8,524 | 8,444 | 20,916 | 21,458 | ||||||||
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2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
Working capital (1) | $ | 46,437 | $ | 43,065 | ||||||||
Cash | 2,153 | 2,107 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt | 6,250 | - |
(1) Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures. Refer to “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” section for further information.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Commodity prices for each of oil and natural gas were significantly lower in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same prior year quarter. The price of oil (Western Texas Intermediate “WTI”) averaged
Activity in the second quarter is traditionally slower with melting snow and thawing ground-frost rendering many roadways incapable of supporting heavy equipment. In addition, wildfires in
HIGHLIGHTS
Essential’s revenue for the three months ended
Key operating highlights included:
- Essential Coil Well Service (“ECWS”) second quarter 2023 revenue was
$17.2 million , 12% higher than the same prior year quarter due to improved customer pricing and a slight increase in activity. ECWS’s gross margin was$1.5 million ,$0.5 million lower than the same prior year quarter due to higher operating costs. Tryton Tool Services (“Tryton”) second quarter 2023 revenue was$11.3 million , 15% lower than the same prior year quarter primarily due to lower Canadian downhole tool activity, partially offset by higher rental activity and stronger activity within Tryton’sU.S. downhole tool business. Tryton’s gross margin was$2.0 million ,$0.4 million lower than the same prior year quarter due to lower revenue.
For the six months ended
During the first half of 2023, Essential acquired and cancelled 7,640,000 common shares (“Shares”) under its Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”), 6% of the total issued and outstanding Shares at
On
At
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Segment Results – Essential Coil Well Service
For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands of dollars, except percentages, hours and fleet data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Revenue | $ | 17,230 | $ | 15,337 | $ | 43,619 | $ | 35,016 | ||||
Operating expenses | 15,778 | 13,362 | 36,651 | 30,265 | ||||||||
Gross margin | $ | 1,452 | $ | 1,975 | $ | 6,968 | $ | 4,751 | ||||
Gross margin % | 8 | % | 13 | % | 16 | % | 14 | % | ||||
Operating hours | ||||||||||||
Coiled tubing rigs | 6,558 | 6,205 | 16,212 | 16,221 | ||||||||
Pumpers | 8,524 | 8,444 | 20,916 | 21,458 | ||||||||
Active equipment fleet (i) | ||||||||||||
Coiled tubing rigs(ii) | 9 | 12 | 9 | 12 | ||||||||
Fluid pumpers | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | ||||||||
Nitrogen pumpers | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
Total equipment fleet (i)(iii) | ||||||||||||
Coiled tubing rigs | 15 | 25 | 15 | 25 | ||||||||
Fluid pumpers | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | ||||||||
Nitrogen pumpers | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
(i) Fleet data represents the number of units at the end of the period.
(ii) Active equipment fleet was reduced in 2023 for one Generation I coiled tubing rig, two Generation III coiled tubing rigs and two quintuplex pumpers that were removed from service in order to optimize operational efficiency. Certain inactive equipment can be reactivated relatively quickly to meet future demand when required.
(iii) Total equipment fleet was reduced for equipment which was no longer expected to be reactivated or was sold.
Second quarter 2023 ECWS revenue was
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2023 was
On a year-to-date basis, ECWS revenue was
Segment Results – Tryton
(in thousands of dollars, except percentages) | For the three months ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 11,343 | $ | 13,305 | $ | 30,816 | $ | 31,367 | ||||
Operating expenses | 9,317 | 10,838 | 25,108 | 25,518 | ||||||||
Gross margin | $ | 2,026 | $ | 2,467 | $ | 5,708 | $ | 5,849 | ||||
Gross margin % | 18 | % | 19 | % | 19 | % | 19 | % | ||||
Second quarter 2023 Tryton revenue was
Second quarter gross margin was
On a year-to-date basis, Tryton revenue was
Purchase of Property and Equipment
(in thousands of dollars) | For the three months ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
ECWS | $ | 2,291 | $ | 465 | $ | 3,781 | $ | 1,030 | ||||
Tryton | 996 | 471 | 1,462 | 1,267 | ||||||||
Corporate | 41 | 135 | 41 | 135 | ||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | $ | 3,328 | $ | 1,071 | $ | 5,284 | $ | 2,432 | ||||
Less: proceeds on disposal of equipment | (1,367 | ) | (1,343 | ) | (1,981 | ) | (1,508 | ) | ||||
Net equipment expenditures (proceeds) (1) | $ | 1,961 | $ | (272 | ) | $ | 3,303 | $ | 924 |
For the three and six months ended
Essential’s 2023 capital budget for the purchase of property and equipment remains unchanged at
OUTLOOK
The price of WTI has recently traded up to
Inflation has largely eased. However, supply chain constraints and labor shortages are still expected to impact 2023. Recession risk and the implications this may have on oilfield service activity remain a concern. Oilfield service activity may be somewhat resilient to recessionary concerns given ongoing reservoir declines and Canadian E&P strategic objectives. The low ratio of E&P cash flow allocated to capital spending in 2023 may continue to limit the influence that commodity price volatility has on E&P capital spending plans.
ECWS has one of the industry’s largest active deep coiled tubing fleets. ECWS’s active fleet includes 9 coiled tubing rigs and 9 quintuplex 1,000 horsepower fluid pumpers. As E&P customers continue to require greater pumping fluid capacity and pressure capability, ECWS’s active fleet remains suitable to meet customer demand with activity expected to be steady through the second half of 2023. During the second quarter, ECWS reduced the active fleet to optimize efficiency. Certain inactive equipment can be reactivated relatively quickly to meet future demand when required. As activity returns to seasonal norms in the third and fourth quarter, ECWS’s gross margin, which was down in the second quarter, is expected to improve.
Tryton provides a wide range of downhole tools and rental services across both
On
Essential is well-positioned to participate in improving oilfield service activity as the long-term industry outlook remains relatively positive. Essential’s strengths include its well-trained workforce, industry leading coiled tubing fleet, value-adding downhole tool technologies and sound financial footing. Essential will continue to seek appropriate pricing for its services. Essential is committed to meeting the demands of its key customers, efficient and safe operations, a continued focus on ESG and maintaining its strong financial position. On
The second quarter 2023 Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) and Financial Statements are available on Essential’s website at www.essentialenergy.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
(1)Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures
Certain specified financial measures in this news release, including “EBITDAS”, “EBITDAS %”, “maintenance capital”, “net equipment expenditures”, “working capital” and “long-term debt, net of cash”, do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These measures should not be used as an alternative to IFRS measures because they may not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other companies. These specified financial measures used by Essential are further explained in the Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures section of the MD&A (available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca), which section is incorporated by reference herein.
EBITDAS and EBITDAS % – EBITDAS and EBITDAS % are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. Management believes that in addition to net loss, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, EBITDAS is a useful measure to enhance investors’ understanding of Essential’s results from its principal business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are financed, how the results are taxed and how the results are impacted by non-cash charges. EBITDAS is generally defined as earnings before finance costs, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, transaction costs, losses or gains on disposal, foreign exchange gains or losses, and share-based compensation. These adjustments are relevant as they provide another measure which is considered an indicator of Essential’s results from its principal business activities. EBITDAS % is a non-IFRS ratio and is calculated as EBITDAS divided by total revenue. It is used as a supplemental financial measure by management to evaluate cost efficiency.
The following table reconciles EBITDAS to net loss:
(in thousands of dollars) | For the three months ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
EBITDAS | $ | 630 | $ | 1,920 | $ | 6,453 | $ | 5,535 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense (recovery) | 1,685 | (11 | ) | 1,448 | 3,028 | |||||||
Other income | (610 | ) | (869 | ) | (875 | ) | (776 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,134 | 4,163 | 8,197 | 8,349 | ||||||||
Finance costs | 246 | 213 | 473 | 431 | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,825 | ) | $ | (1,576 | ) | $ | (2,790 | ) | $ | (5,497 | ) |
The following table calculates EBITDAS %:
(in thousands of dollars, except percentages) | For the three months ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
EBITDAS | $ | 630 | $ | 1,920 | $ | 6,453 | $ | 5,535 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 28,573 | $ | 28,642 | $ | 74,435 | $ | 66,383 | ||||
EBITDAS % | 2 | % | 7 | % | 9 | % | 8 | % |
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited)
As at | As at | |||||
(in thousands of dollars) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Cash | $ | 2,153 | $ | 2,063 | ||
Trade and other accounts receivable | 22,161 | 27,085 | ||||
Inventory | 37,688 | 34,617 | ||||
Prepayments and deposits | 3,650 | 2,264 | ||||
65,652 | 66,029 | |||||
Non-current | ||||||
Property and equipment | 74,008 | 76,180 | ||||
Right-of-use lease assets | 6,900 | 8,317 | ||||
80,908 | 84,497 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 146,560 | $ | 150,526 | ||
Liabilities | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Trade and other accounts payable | $ | 13,735 | $ | 14,307 | ||
Share-based compensation | 2,311 | 2,721 | ||||
Income taxes payable | 30 | 30 | ||||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 3,139 | 4,237 | ||||
19,215 | 21,295 | |||||
Non-current | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 4,771 | 5,357 | ||||
Long-term debt | 6,250 | 950 | ||||
Long-term lease liabilities | 4,448 | 5,542 | ||||
15,469 | 11,849 | |||||
Total liabilities | 34,684 | 33,144 | ||||
Equity | ||||||
Share capital | 241,721 | 256,409 | ||||
Deficit | (161,152 | ) | (158,362 | ) | ||
Other reserves | 31,307 | 19,335 | ||||
Total equity | 111,876 | 117,382 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 146,560 | $ | 150,526 | ||
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Revenue | $ | 28,573 | $ | 28,642 | $ | 74,435 | $ | 66,383 | ||||
Operating expenses | 25,365 | 24,422 | 62,369 | 56,142 | ||||||||
Gross margin | 3,208 | 4,220 | 12,066 | 10,241 | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,578 | 2,300 | 5,613 | 4,706 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,134 | 4,163 | 8,197 | 8,349 | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expense (recovery) | 1,685 | (11 | ) | 1,448 | 3,028 | |||||||
Other income | (610 | ) | (869 | ) | (875 | ) | (776 | ) | ||||
Operating loss | (4,579 | ) | (1,363 | ) | (2,317 | ) | (5,066 | ) | ||||
Finance costs | 246 | 213 | 473 | 431 | ||||||||
Net loss | (4,825 | ) | (1,576 | ) | (2,790 | ) | (5,497 | ) | ||||
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss) | 54 | (130 | ) | 58 | (66 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive loss | $ | (4,771 | ) | $ | (1,706 | ) | $ | (2,732 | ) | $ | (5,563 | ) |
Net loss per share | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) |
Comprehensive loss per share | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) |
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended | ||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Operating Activities: | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (2,790 | ) | $ | (5,497 | ) |
Non-cash adjustments to reconcile net loss to operating cash flow: | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,197 | 8,349 | ||||
Provision (recovery) of trade accounts receivable | 150 | (100 | ) | |||
Finance costs | 473 | 431 | ||||
Gain on disposal of assets | (1,125 | ) | (601 | ) | ||
Funds flow | 4,905 | 2,582 | ||||
Changes in non-cash operating working capital: | ||||||
Trade and other accounts receivable before provision | 4,851 | 6,170 | ||||
Inventory | (3,071 | ) | (3,798 | ) | ||
Income taxes payable | - | (22 | ) | |||
Prepayments and deposits | (1,386 | ) | (1,110 | ) | ||
Trade and other accounts payable | (624 | ) | (799 | ) | ||
Share-based compensation | (996 | ) | (2,531 | ) | ||
Changes in non-cash operating working capital | (1,226 | ) | (2,090 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,679 | 492 | ||||
Investing Activities: | ||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (5,284 | ) | (2,432 | ) | ||
Non-cash investing working capital in trade and other accounts payable | 54 | (43 | ) | |||
Proceeds on disposal of equipment | 1,981 | 1,508 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (3,249 | ) | (967 | ) | ||
Financing Activities: | ||||||
Increase in long-term debt | 5,300 | - | ||||
Shares repurchased and cancelled under normal course issuer bid | (2,774 | ) | (981 | ) | ||
Finance costs paid | (214 | ) | (99 | ) | ||
Payments of lease liabilities | (2,647 | ) | (2,793 | ) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (335 | ) | (3,873 | ) | ||
Foreign exchange loss on cash held in a foreign currency | (5 | ) | (7 | ) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 90 | (4,355 | ) | |||
Cash, beginning of period | 2,063 | 6,462 | ||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 2,153 | $ | 2,107 | ||
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION
This news release contains “forward‐looking statements” and “forward‐looking information” (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such forward‐looking statements include, without limitation, forecasts, estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that are subject to a number of material factors, assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.
Forward‐looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “budget”, “believes”, “strategy”, “intends”, “estimates”, “committed”, “continues”, “future”, “opportunity”, “outlook”, “ongoing”, “plans”, “provides” and similar expressions, or are events or conditions that “will”, “would”, “may”, “might”, “likely”, “could”, “can”, “typically”, “traditionally” or “tends to” occur or be achieved. This news release contains forward‐looking statements, pertaining to, among other things, the following: the carrying values of Essential’s assets and liabilities, including future Share-based compensation; Essential’s capital spending budget, expectations of how it will be funded and continued monitoring; the NCIB; ESG reporting expectations and ESG commitments; critical accounting estimates and the impact thereof; oil and natural gas prices, oil and natural gas industry outlook; oilfield services sector activity and outlook; E&P capital spending; recession risk and implications; the Company’s capital management strategy and financial position; Essential’s pricing, including continued focus on appropriate pricing; Essential’s commitments, strategic position, strengths, focus, outlook and activity levels; the impact of inflation; supply chain implications; active and inactive equipment, suitability of equipment and potential reactivation of equipment; market share; ability to optimize efficiency; ECWS gross margin; demand for Essential’s services; crewing and labor markets; demand for MSFS® tools; non-IFRS and other financial measures; and Essential’s financial stability as a strategic advantage.
The forward‐looking statements contained in this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Essential including, without limitation: supply chain disruptions; oil and natural gas industry exploration and development and the geographic region of such activity; that Essential will continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent with past operations; the general continuance of current or, where applicable, assumed industry conditions; availability of debt and/or equity sources to fund Essential’s capital and operating requirements as needed; and certain cost assumptions.
Although the Company believes that the material factors, expectations and assumptions expressed in such forward‐looking statements are reasonable based on information available to it on the date such statements are made, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward‐looking statements because the Company can give no assurances that such statements and information will prove to be correct and such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Since forward‐looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Actual performance and results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to: known and unknown risks, including those set forth in the Company’s AIF (a copy of which can be found under Essential’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca); the risks associated with the oilfield services sector, including demand, pricing and terms for oilfield services; current and expected oil and natural gas prices; exploration and development costs and delays; reserves discovery and decline rates; pipeline and transportation capacity; weather, health, safety, market, climate and environmental risks; integration of acquisitions, competition, and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to acquisitions, development projects or capital expenditures and changes in legislation including, but not limited to, tax laws, royalties, incentive programs and environmental regulations; stock market volatility and the inability to access sufficient capital from external and internal sources; the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to enforce legal rights in foreign jurisdictions; general economic, market or business conditions including those in the event of an epidemic, natural disaster or other event; global economic events; changes to Essential’s financial position and cash flow, and the uncertainty related to the estimates and judgements made in the preparation of financial statements; the availability of qualified personnel, management or other key inputs; cost increases of key inputs; currency exchange fluctuations; changes in political and security stability; potential industry developments; and other unforeseen conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by the Company. Accordingly, readers should not place undue importance or reliance on the forward‐looking statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and should refer to “Risk Factors” set out in the AIF.
Statements, including forward‐looking statements, contained in this news release are made as of the date they are given and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. The forward‐looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the Company’s operations and financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed under Essential’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
ABOUT ESSENTIAL
Essential provides oilfield services to oil and natural gas producers, primarily in western
MSFS® is a registered trademark of
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