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EX-99.2 5 exh_992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

 

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   September 30, 2021    December 31, 2020 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash  $57,096   $108,772 
Accounts receivable   249,553    207,209 
Inventory   25,770    26,282 
Total current assets   332,419    342,263 
Non-current assets:          
Deferred tax assets   1,098    1,098 
Right-of-use assets   52,337    55,168 
Property, plant and equipment   2,301,873    2,472,683 
Intangibles   25,087    27,666 
Investments and other assets (Note 5)   7,601     
Total non-current assets   2,387,996    2,556,615 
Total assets  $2,720,415   $2,898,878 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $198,129   $150,957 
Income taxes payable   654    3,702 
Current portion of lease obligations   11,152    11,285 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)   2,225    896 
Total current liabilities   212,160    166,840 
           
Non-current liabilities:          
Share-based compensation (Note 9)   25,430    11,507 
Provisions and other   6,934    7,563 
Lease obligations   46,503    48,882 
Long-term debt (Note 7)   1,162,841    1,236,210 
Deferred tax liabilities   12,600    21,236 
Total non-current liabilities   1,254,308    1,325,398 
Shareholders’ equity:          
Shareholders’ capital (Note 10)   2,281,444    2,285,738 
Contributed surplus   76,753    72,915 
Deficit   (1,239,644)   (1,089,594)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 12)   135,394    137,581 
Total shareholders’ equity   1,253,947    1,406,640 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $2,720,415   $2,898,878 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS (UNAUDITED)

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   2021    2020    2021    2020 
                     
                     
Revenue (Note 3)  $253,813   $164,822   $691,645   $734,065 
Expenses:                    
Operating (Note 6)   184,422    103,147    485,998    457,926 
General and administrative (Note 6)   23,983    11,954    76,756    49,938 
Restructuring (Note 6)       1,950        18,061 
Earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on repurchase
of unsecured senior notes, gain on investments and
other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on
asset disposals and depreciation and amortization
   45,408    47,771    128,891    208,140 
Depreciation and amortization   69,431    77,588    211,148    241,626 
Gain on asset disposals   (3,261)   (3,032)   (6,224)   (10,111)
Foreign exchange   464    1,161    104    2,924 
Finance charges (Note 8)   20,639    27,613    70,783    83,276 
Gain on investments and other assets   (327)       (327)    
Loss (gain) on repurchase of unsecured senior notes       (27,971)   9,520    (29,942)
Loss before income taxes   (41,538)   (27,588)   (156,113)   (79,633)
Income taxes:                    
Current   890    2,946    2,462    6,121 
Deferred   (4,396)   (2,058)   (8,525)   (3,134)
    (3,506)   888    (6,063)   2,987 
Net loss  $(38,032)  $(28,476)  $(150,050)  $(82,620)
Net loss per share: (Note 11)                    
Basic  $(2.86)  $(2.08)  $(11.27)  $(6.02)
Diluted  $(2.86)  $(2.08)  $(11.27)  $(6.02)

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   2021    2020    2021    2020 
Net loss  $(38,032)  $(28,476)  $(150,050)  $(82,620)
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency   33,364    (36,384)   (9,182)   49,313 
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt   (24,544)   29,404    6,995    (34,832)
Comprehensive loss  $(29,212)  $(35,456)  $(152,237)  $(68,139)

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   2021    2020    2021    2020 
Cash provided by (used in):                    
Operations:                    
Net loss  $(38,032)  $(28,476)  $(150,050)  $(82,620)
Adjustments for:                    
Long-term compensation plans   7,887    3,106    28,688    8,727 
Depreciation and amortization   69,431    77,588    211,148    241,626 
Gain on asset disposals   (3,261)   (3,032)   (6,224)   (10,111)
Foreign exchange   415    1,293    1,437    2,447 
Finance charges   20,639    27,613    70,783    83,276 
Income taxes   (3,506)   888    (6,063)   2,987 
Other   2    (142)   (562)   (905)
Gain on investments and other assets   (327)       (327)    
Loss (gain) on repurchase of unsecured senior notes       (27,971)   9,520    (29,942)
Income taxes paid   (1,134)   (2,137)   (5,200)   (6,085)
Income taxes recovered   44    1,228    47    1,228 
Interest paid   (18,804)   (22,644)   (63,982)   (75,687)
Interest received   171    175    347    504 
Funds provided by operations   33,525    27,489    89,562    135,445 
Changes in non-cash working capital balances   (11,654)   14,461    (10,050)   85,936 
    21,871    41,950    79,512    221,381 
Investments:                    
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (19,500)   (3,211)   (48,191)   (38,623)
Purchase of intangibles               (57)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment   4,476    5,705    10,390    16,416 
Purchase of investments and other assets   (3,000)       (3,000)    
Changes in non-cash working capital balances   500    (1,367)   3,213    (6,773)
    (17,524)   1,127    (37,588)   (29,037)
Financing:                    
Issuance of long-term debt       123,029    696,341    128,059 
Repayments of long-term debt   (8,209)   (158,921)   (769,668)   (204,386)
Repurchase of share capital           (4,294)   (5,259)
Debt issuance costs   344        (9,450)    
Debt amendment fees   (3)   (22)   (913)   (690)
Lease payments   (1,633)   (1,987)   (4,963)   (5,612)
Changes in non-cash working capital balances   (1,829)            
    (11,330)   (37,901)   (92,947)   (87,888)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   642    (2,516)   (653)   (1,372)
Increase (decrease) in cash   (6,341)   2,660    (51,676)   103,084 
Cash, beginning of period   63,437    175,125    108,772    74,701 
Cash, end of period  $57,096   $177,785   $57,096   $177,785 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

 

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

Shareholders’

Capital

    

Contributed

Surplus

    

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

(Note 12)

    Deficit    

Total

Equity

 
Balance at January 1, 2021  $2,285,738   $72,915   $137,581   $(1,089,594)  $1,406,640 
Net loss for the period               (150,050)   (150,050)
Other comprehensive loss for the period           (2,187)       (2,187)
Share repurchases   (4,294)               (4,294)
Share-based compensation reclassification       (2,349)           (2,349)
Share-based compensation expense       6,187            6,187 
Balance at September 30, 2021  $2,281,444   $76,753   $135,394   $(1,239,644)  $1,253,947 

 

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)   

Shareholders’

Capital

    

Contributed

Surplus

    

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

    Deficit    

Total

Equity

 
Balance at January 1, 2020  $2,296,378   $66,255   $134,255   $(969,456)  $1,527,432 
Net loss for the period               (82,620)   (82,620)
Other comprehensive income for the period           14,481        14,481 
Share repurchases   (5,259)               (5,259)
Redemption of non-management director DSUs   677    (502)           175 
Share-based compensation reclassification       (1,498)           (1,498)
Share-based compensation expense       8,842            8,842 
Balance at September 30, 2020  $2,291,796   $73,097   $148,736   $(1,052,076)  $1,461,553 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Tabular amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars except share numbers and per share amounts)

 

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision or the Corporation) is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada and is a provider of contract drilling and completion and production services primarily to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in Canada, the United States and certain international locations. The address of the registered office is Suite 800, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 1G1.

 

NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

(a) Statement of Compliance

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee.

 

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were prepared using accounting policies and methods of their application consistent with those used in the preparation of the Corporation’s consolidated audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on October 20, 2021.

 

(b) Use of Estimates and Judgments

 

The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingencies. These estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimation of anticipated future events involves uncertainty and, consequently, the estimates used in preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements may change as future events unfold, more experience is acquired, or the Corporation’s operating environment changes.

 

Significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements remained unchanged from those disclosed in the Corporation’s consolidated audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020. As described in Note 4 of the consolidated audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, due to the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the resulting impact on the economy and in particular the prices of oil and natural gas, the estimates and judgments used to prepare these financial statements were subject to a higher degree of measurement uncertainty.

 

NOTE 3. Revenue

 

(a) Disaggregation of revenue

 

The following table includes a reconciliation of disaggregated revenue by reportable segment. Revenue has been disaggregated by primary geographical market and type of service provided.

 

 

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2021   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $96,751   $3,301   $   $   $100,052 
Canada   93,869    24,842        (1,287)   117,424 
International   36,337                36,337 
   $226,957   $28,143   $   $(1,287)  $253,813 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $223,380   $28,143   $   $(198)  $251,325 
Directional services   2,028                2,028 
Other   1,549            (1,089)   460 
   $226,957   $28,143   $   $(1,287)  $253,813 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $73,974   $2,714   $   $(1)  $76,687 
Canada   35,906    11,729        (393)   47,242 
International   40,893                40,893 
   $150,773   $14,443   $   $(394)  $164,822 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $133,385   $14,443   $   $(62)  $147,766 
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted   12,731                12,731 
Turnkey drilling services   3,328                3,328 
Directional services   485                485 
Other   844            (332)   512 
   $150,773   $14,443   $   $(394)  $164,822 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $269,553   $9,149   $   $(1)  $278,701 
Canada   234,659    72,205        (2,740)   304,124 
International   108,820                108,820 
   $613,032   $81,354   $   $(2,741)  $691,645 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $590,995   $81,354   $   $(358)  $671,991 
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted   235                235 
Turnkey drilling services   9,630                9,630 
Directional services   7,871                7,871 
Other   4,301            (2,383)   1,918 
   $613,032   $81,354   $   $(2,741)  $691,645 

 

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
United States  $347,598   $11,757   $   $(11)  $359,344 
Canada   188,295    41,874        (1,615)   228,554 
International   146,167                146,167 
   $682,060   $53,631   $   $(1,626)  $734,065 
                          
Day rate/hourly services  $619,847   $53,631   $   $(309)  $673,169 
Shortfall payments/idle but contracted   41,550                41,550 
Turnkey drilling services   7,930                7,930 
Directional services   8,084                8,084 
Other   4,649            (1,317)   3,332 
   $682,060   $53,631   $   $(1,626)  $734,065 

 

(b) Seasonality

 

Precision has operations that are carried on in Canada which represent approximately 44% (2020 - 31%) of consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 36% (2020 - 36%) of consolidated total assets as at September 30, 2021. The ability to move heavy equipment in Canadian oil and natural gas fields is dependent on weather conditions. As warm weather returns in the spring, the winter's frost comes out of the ground rendering many secondary roads incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment until they have thoroughly dried out. The duration of this “spring break-up” has a direct impact on Precision’s activity levels. In addition, many exploration and production areas in northern Canada are accessible only in winter months when the ground is frozen hard enough to support equipment. The timing of freeze up and spring break-up affects the ability to move equipment in and out of these areas. As a result, late March through May is traditionally Precision’s slowest time in this region.

 

NOTE 4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Corporation has two reportable operating segments; Contract Drilling Services and Completion and Production Services. Contract Drilling Services includes drilling rigs, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and manufacture, sale and repair of drilling equipment. Completion and Production Services includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rental and camp and catering services. The Corporation provides services primarily in Canada, the United States and certain international locations.

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $226,957   $28,143   $   $(1,287)  $253,813 
Operating earnings (loss)   (4,332)   1,570    (18,000)       (20,762)
Depreciation and amortization   62,751    4,004    2,676        69,431 
Gain on asset disposals   (3,035)   (95)   (131)       (3,261)
Total assets   2,453,922    127,186    139,307        2,720,415 
Capital expenditures   18,337    1,143    20        19,500 

 

 

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $150,773   $14,443   $   $(394)  $164,822 
Operating earnings (loss)   (16,397)   167    (10,555)       (26,785)
Depreciation and amortization   70,675    4,014    2,899        77,588 
Gain on asset disposals   (2,684)   (236)   (112)       (3,032)
Total assets   2,699,247    127,792    246,285        3,073,324 
Capital expenditures   2,906    207    98        3,211 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $613,032   $81,354   $   $(2,741)  $691,645 
Operating earnings (loss)   (22,611)   6,225    (59,647)       (76,033)
Depreciation and amortization   191,084    11,859    8,205        211,148 
Gain on asset disposals   (5,355)   (551)   (318)       (6,224)
Total assets   2,453,922    127,186    139,307        2,720,415 
Capital expenditures   45,460    2,553    178        48,191 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020   

Contract

Drilling

Services

    

Completion

and

Production

Services

    

Corporate

and Other

    

Inter-

Segment

Eliminations

    Total 
Revenue  $682,060   $53,631   $   $(1,626)  $734,065 
Operating earnings (loss)   25,096    (5,219)   (43,252)       (23,375)
Depreciation and amortization   220,461    12,416    8,749        241,626 
Gain on asset disposals   (8,617)   (1,237)   (257)       (10,111)
Total assets   2,699,247    127,792    246,285        3,073,324 
Capital expenditures   36,261    2,086    333        38,680 

 

A reconciliation of total segment operating earnings (loss) to loss before taxes is as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
    2021    2020    2021    2020 
Total segment operating loss  $(20,762)  $(26,785)  $(76,033)  $(23,375)
Deduct:                    
Foreign exchange   464    1,161    104    2,924 
Finance charges   20,639    27,613    70,783    83,276 
Gain on investments and other assets   (327)       (327)    
Loss (gain) on repurchase of unsecured senior notes       (27,971)   9,520    (29,942)
Loss before income taxes  $(41,538)  $(27,588)  $(156,113)  $(79,633)

 

NOTE 5. DISPOSAL OF DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

 

During the third quarter of 2021, Precision sold its directional drilling business to Cathedral Energy Services Ltd. (Cathedral) for a purchase price of $6 million resulting in a gain on disposal of $1 million. The directional drilling business was previously contained within the Contract Drilling Services segment.

 

 

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The purchase price was satisfied through the issuance of 13,400,000 Cathedral common shares, along with warrants to purchase an additional 2,000,000 Cathedral common shares at a price of $0.60 per common share within a two-year period. In addition to the statutory hold period, the parties agreed to resale restrictions on the common share consideration that limits the timing and quantities of common shares Precision can sell over a two-year period. The Cathedral common shares and share purchase warrants held by Precision are presented as long-term investments and other assets and will be revalued at each reporting period using Level I and II inputs, respectively.

 

Pursuant to the transaction agreement, Precision fully disposed of its directional drilling operating assets and personnel, along with $3 million cash to support Cathedral’s growth and expansion.

 

NOTE 6. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Precision incurred restructuring charges of $2 million and $18 million, respectively. These charges were comprised of severance, as the Corporation aligned its cost structure to reflect reduced global activity, and certain costs associated with the shutdown of the directional drilling operations in the United States.

 

In response to the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19, governments enacted various employer assistance and economic stimulus programs. In 2020, the Government of Canada introduced the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Precision recognized $6 million (2020 - $8 million) and $24 million (2020 - $16 million) of salary and wage subsidies, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, these subsidies were presented as reductions of operating and general and administrative expense of $21 million (2020 - $12 million) and $3 million (2020 - $4 million), respectively.

 

NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 

    U.S. Denominated Facilities     Canadian Facilities and Translated U.S. Facilities  
    September 30,     December 31,     September 30,     December 31,  
    2021     2020     2021     2020  
                                 
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt                                
Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility US $   US $     $ 1,333     $  
U.S. Real Estate Credit Facility     704       704       892       896  
  US $ 704   US $ 704     $ 2,225     $ 896  
                                 
Long-Term Debt                                
Senior Credit Facility US $ 161,000   US $ 74,650     $ 203,886     $ 95,041  
Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility                 18,000        
U.S. Real Estate Credit Facility     9,269       9,797       11,738       12,474  
Unsecured Senior Notes:                                
7.75% senior notes due 2023           285,734             363,782  
5.25% senior notes due 2024           263,205             335,099  
7.125% senior notes due 2026     347,765       347,765       440,399       442,757  
6.875% senior notes due 2029     400,000             506,548        
  US $ 918,034   US $ 981,151       1,180,571       1,249,153  
Less net unamortized debt issue costs and original issue discount                     (17,730 )     (12,943 )
                    $ 1,162,841     $ 1,236,210  

 

 

 

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    Senior Credit Facility    

Canadian

Real Estate

Credit Facility

    

U.S.

Real Estate

Credit Facility

    

Unsecured

Senior Notes

    Debt Issue Costs and Original Issue Discount    Total 
Current  $   $   $896   $   $   $896 
Long-term   95,041        12,474    1,141,638    (12,943)   1,236,210 
Balance December 31, 2020   95,041        13,370    1,141,638    (12,943)   1,237,106 
Changes from financing cash flows:                              
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes               482,064        482,064 
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facility   194,277                    194,277 
Proceeds from Real Estate Credit Facility       20,000                20,000 
Repayment of unsecured senior notes               (676,058)       (676,058)
Repayment of Senior Credit Facility   (92,282)                   (92,282)
Repayment of Real Estate Credit Facility       (667)   (661)           (1,328)
Payment of debt issue costs                   (9,450)   (9,450)
    197,036    19,333    12,709    947,644    (22,393)   1,154,329 
Loss on repurchase of unsecured senior
notes
               9,520        9,520 
Amortization of debt issue costs                   8,185    8,185 
Original issue discount               3,628    (3,520)   108 
Foreign exchange adjustment   6,850        (79)   (13,845)   (2)   (7,076)
Balance at September 30, 2021  $203,886   $19,333   $12,630   $946,947   $(17,730)  $1,165,066 
                               
Current  $   $1,333   $892   $   $   $2,225 
Long-term   203,886    18,000    11,738    946,947    (17,730)   1,162,841 
   $203,886   $19,333   $12,630   $946,947   $(17,730)  $1,165,066 

 

At September 30, 2021, Precision was in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Credit Facility and Real Estate Credit Facilities.

 

Long-term debt obligations at September 30, 2021 will mature as follows:

 

2021   $ 556  
2022     2,225  
2023     2,225  
2024     2,225  
Thereafter     1,175,565  
    $ 1,182,796  

 

Senior Credit Facility

 

On June 18, 2021, Precision agreed with the lenders of its Senior Credit Facility to extend the facility’s maturity date and extend and amend certain financial covenants during the Covenant Relief Period. The maturity date of the Senior Credit Facility was extended to June 18, 2025, however, US$53 million of the US$500 million will expire on November 21, 2023.

 

The lenders agreed to extend the Covenant Relief Period to September 30, 2022 and amended the consolidated Covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest coverage ratio for the most recent four consecutive quarters to be greater than or equal to 1.75:1 for the period ended September 30, 2021, 2.0:1, for the periods ending December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, 2.25:1 for the periods ending June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022 and 2.5:1 for periods ending thereafter.

 

During the Covenant Relief Period, Precision’s distributions in the form of dividends, distributions and share repurchases are restricted to a maximum of US$25 million in each of 2021 and 2022, subject to a pro forma senior net leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of less than or equal to 1.75:1.

 

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During 2021, the North American and acceptable secured foreign assets must directly account for at least 65% of consolidated Covenant EBITDA calculated quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis, increasing to 70% thereafter. Precision also has the option to voluntarily terminate the Covenant Relief Period prior to September 30, 2022.

 

The Senior Credit Facility limits the redemption and repurchase of junior debt subject to a pro forma senior net leverage covenant test of less than or equal to 1.75:1.

 

The Senior Credit Facility contains certain covenants that place restrictions on Precision’s ability to incur or assume additional indebtedness; dispose of assets; change its primary business; incur liens on assets; engage in transactions with affiliates; enter into mergers, consolidations or amalgamations; and enter into speculative swap agreements.

 

Unsecured Senior Notes

 

On June 15, 2021, Precision issued US$400 million of 6.875% unsecured senior notes due in 2029 in a private offering. These unsecured senior notes were issued at a price equal to 99.253% of the face value, resulting in a US$3 million original issue discount. The original issue discount will be amortized over the life of the notes using the effective interest rate method.

 

The net proceeds from the issuance along with amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility were used to redeem in full US$286 million aggregate principal amount of the 7.750% unsecured senior notes due 2023 and redeem in full US$263 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.250% unsecured senior notes due 2024 for US$557 million plus accrued and unpaid interest resulting in a loss on redemption of US$8 million. The redemption of the unsecured senior notes occurred on June 16, 2021 and interest ceased to accrue on the notes on that date.

 

6.875% Unsecured Senior Notes due in 2029

 

These unsecured senior notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.875% per annum and mature on January 15, 2029. Interest is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing January 15, 2022.

 

These notes are unsecured, ranking equally with existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness, and have been guaranteed by current and future U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that guarantee the Senior Credit Facility. These notes contain certain covenants that limit Precision’s ability and the ability of certain subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred stock; create liens; make restricted payments; create or permit to restrict the ability of Precision or certain subsidiaries to make certain payments and distributions; engage in amalgamations, mergers or consolidations; make certain dispositions and transfers of assets; and engage in transactions with affiliates. If the notes receive an investment grade rating by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, Moody’s Investors Service or Fitch Ratings and Precision and its subsidiaries are not in default under the indenture governing the notes, then Precision will not be required to comply with particular covenants contained in the indenture.

 

Prior to June 15, 2024, Precision may redeem up to 35% of the 6.875% unsecured senior notes due 2029 with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.875% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. Prior to January 15, 2025, Precision may redeem these notes in whole or in part at 100.0% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest and the greater of 1.0% of the principal amount of the note to be redeemed and the excess, if any, of the present value of the January 15, 2025 redemption price plus required interest payments through January 15, 2025 (calculated using the U.S. Treasury rate plus 50 basis points) over the principal amount of the note. As well, Precision may redeem these notes in whole or in part at any time on or after January 15, 2025 and before January 15, 2027, at redemption prices ranging between 103.438% and 101.719% of their principal amount plus accrued interest. Any time on or after January 15, 2027, these notes can be redeemed for their principal amount plus accrued interest. Upon specified change of control events, each holder of a note will have the right to sell to Precision all or a portion of its notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest to the date of purchase.

 

Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility

 

In March 2021, Precision established a Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility in the amount of $20 million. The facility matures in March 2026 and is secured by real properties in Alberta, Canada. Principal plus interest payments are due quarterly, based on 15-year straight-line amortization with any unpaid principal and accrued interest due at maturity. Interest is calculated using a CDOR rate plus margin.

 

The Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, customary for this type of transactions. Under the terms of the Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility, Precision must maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio in accordance with the Senior Credit Facility, described above, as of the last day of each period of four consecutive fiscal quarters. In the event the Senior Credit Facility expires, is cancelled or is terminated, the consolidated interest coverage ratios in effect at that time shall remain in place for the remaining duration of the Canadian Real Estate Credit Facility.

 

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NOTE 8. FINANCE CHARGES

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
    2021    2020    2021    2020 
Interest:                    
Long-term debt  $19,138   $24,708   $59,893   $76,594 
Lease obligations   681    736    2,060    2,452 
Other   1        6    107 
Income   (22)   (235)   (178)   (547)
Amortization of debt issue costs, loan commitment fees
and original issue discount
   841    2,404    9,002    4,670 
Finance charges  $20,639   $27,613   $70,783   $83,276 

 

NOTE 9. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

 

Liability Classified Plans

 

    

Restricted

Share Units (a)

    

Performance

Share

Units (a)

    Executive Performance Share Units(b)    

Non-Management

Directors’ DSUs (c)

    Total 
December 31, 2020  $6,624   $4,751   $6,833   $1,609   $19,817 
Expensed during period   15,843    16,317    14,582    3,434    50,176 
Reclassified to contributed surplus           (3,639)       (3,639)
Payments and redemptions   (5,747)   (1,866)   (4,808)       (12,421)
September 30, 2021  $16,720   $19,202   $12,968   $5,043   $53,933 
                          
Current  $10,657   $4,878   $12,968   $   $28,503 
Long-term   6,063    14,324        5,043    25,430 
   $16,720   $19,202   $12,968   $5,043   $53,933 

 

(a) Restricted Share Units and Performance Share Units

 

A summary of the activity under the Restricted Share Unit (RSU) and the Performance Share Unit (PSU) plans are presented below:

 

   

RSUs

Outstanding

   

PSUs

Outstanding

 
December 31, 2020     484,782       565,379  
Granted     354,710       487,190  
Redeemed     (216,820 )     (40,515 )
Forfeited     (21,673 )     (24,539 )
September 30, 2021     600,999       987,515  

 

 

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(b) Executive Performance Share Units

 

A summary of the activity under Executive Performance Share Unit (Executive PSU) share-based incentive plan is presented below:

 

   

Executive PSUs

Outstanding

 
December 31, 2020     288,707  
Redeemed     (96,355 )
Forfeited     (2,388 )
September 30, 2021     189,964  

 

Precision grants Executive PSUs to certain senior executives. On December 31, 2020, Precision changed its settlement intentions and anticipates settling vested Executive PSUs in cash. Included in net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 is an expense of $3 million (2020 - $2 million) and $15 million (2020 - $8 million), respectively.

 

(c) Non-Management Directors – Deferred Share Unit Plan

 

A summary of the activity under the non-management director Deferred Share Unit (DSU) plan is presented below:

 

   

DSUs

Outstanding

 
December 31, 2020     77,574  
Granted     20,927  
September 30, 2021     98,501  

 

Equity Settled Plans

 

(d) Option Plan

 

A summary of the activity under the option plan is presented below:

 

Canadian share options   Outstanding    

Range of

Exercise Price

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

    Exercisable  
December 31, 2020     148,665     $ 87.00             286.20     $ 138.86       141,156  
Forfeited     (33,060 )     89.20             286.20       193.10          
September 30, 2021     115,605     $ 87.00             146.40     $ 123.35       115,605  

 

U.S. share options   Outstanding    

Range of

Exercise Price

(US$)

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

(US$)

    Exercisable  
December 31, 2020     283,793     $ 51.20             183.60     $ 86.23       239,521  
Forfeited     (15,950 )     183.60             183.60       183.60          
September 30, 2021     267,843     $ 51.20             115.80     $ 80.43       257,854  

 

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(e) Non-Management Directors – Deferred Share Unit Plan

 

Prior to January 1, 2012, Precision had a deferred share unit plan for non-management directors. Under the plan fully vested deferred share units were granted quarterly based upon an election by the non-management director to receive all or a portion of their compensation in deferred share units. These deferred share units are redeemable into an equal number of common shares any time after the director's retirement.

 

A summary of the activity under this share-based incentive plan is presented below:

 

   

DSUs

Outstanding

 
December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021     1,470  
         

 

NOTE 10. SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL

 

Common shares   Number    Amount 
Balance December 31, 2020   13,459,593   $2,285,738 
Share repurchase   (155,168)   (4,294)
Balance September 30, 2021   13,304,425   $2,281,444 

 

(a) Share Consolidation

 

On November 12, 2020, Precision Drilling Corporation completed a 20:1 consolidation of its common shares. Comparative period share-based compensation award units, share option quantities, share option exercise prices and basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the share consolidation.

 

(b) Normal Course Issuer Bid

 

During the third quarter of 2021, the Toronto Stock Exchange approved Precision’s application to renew its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB). Under the terms of the NCIB, Precision may purchase and cancel up to a maximum of 1,317,158 common shares, representing 10% of the public float of common shares as of August 13, 2021. The NCIB will terminate no later than August 26, 2022.

 

NOTE 11. PER SHARE AMOUNTS

 

The following tables reconcile the net loss and weighted average shares outstanding used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share:

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
    2021    2020    2021    2020 
Net loss - basic and diluted  $(38,032)  $(28,476)  $(150,050)  $(82,620)
                     

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30, 
(Stated in thousands)   2021    2020    2021    2020 
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   13,304    13,725    13,319    13,736 
Effect of share options and other equity compensation plans                
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   13,304    13,725    13,319    13,736 

 

 

 

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NOTE 12. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

    

Unrealized

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Gains (Losses)

    

Foreign

Exchange

Gain (Loss) on Net

Investment

Hedge

    

Tax Benefit

Related to Net

Investment Hedge

of Long-Term Debt

    

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 
December 31, 2020  $483,657   $(351,474)  $5,398   $137,581 
Other comprehensive income (loss)   (9,182)   6,995        (2,187)
September 30, 2021  $474,475   $(344,479)  $5,398   $135,394 

 

NOTE 13. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates their fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. At the end of each reporting period, investments and other assets are measured at their estimated fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. Amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility and the Canadian and U.S. Real Estate Credit Facilities are measured at amortized cost and approximate fair value as this indebtedness is subject to floating rates of interest. The fair value of the unsecured senior notes at September 30, 2021 was approximately $982 million (December 31, 2020 – $1,023 million).

 

Financial assets and liabilities recorded or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical levels are based on the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs in the fair determination and are as follows:

 

Level I—Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

Level II—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.

 

Level III—Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.

 

The estimated fair value of the Cathedral common shares held by Precision is based on a level I input, Cathedral’s unadjusted share price. The fair value of the common share purchase warrants is estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model, which uses level II inputs, including estimated standard deviation, annual risk-free interest rate, share price and exercise price of the warrant.

 

The estimated fair value of unsecured senior notes is based on level II inputs. The fair value is estimated considering the risk-free interest rates on government debt instruments of similar maturities, adjusted for estimated credit risk, industry risk and market risk premiums.

 

 

 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

 

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS

Shares of Precision Drilling Corporation are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol PD and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol PDS.

 

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR

Computershare Trust Company of Canada

Calgary, Alberta

 

TRANSFER POINT

Computershare Trust Company NA

Canton, Massachusetts

 

Q3 2021 TRADING PROFILE

Toronto (TSX: PD)

High: $54.72

Low: $35.82

Close: $51.20

Volume Traded: 6,287,505

New York (NYSE: PDS)

High: US$44.52

Low: US$28.00

Close: US$40.41

Volume Traded: 3,146,101

 

ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

Precision’s Transfer Agent can help you with a variety of shareholder related services, including:

•  change of address

•  lost unit certificates

•  transfer of shares to another person

•  estate settlement

 

Computershare Trust Company of Canada

100 University Avenue

9th Floor, North Tower

Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1

Canada

 

1-800-564-6253 (toll free in Canada and the United States)

1-514-982-7555 (international direct dialing)

Email: service@computershare.com

 

ONLINE INFORMATION

To receive news releases by email, or to view this interim report online, please visit Precision’s website at www.precisiondrilling.com and refer to the Investor Relations section. Additional information relating to Precision, including the Annual Information Form, Annual Report and Management Information Circular has been filed with SEDAR and is available at www.sedar.com and on the EDGAR website www.sec.gov

 

CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

DIRECTORS

Michael R. Culbert

William T. Donovan

Brian J. Gibson

Steven W. Krablin

Susan M. MacKenzie

Kevin O. Meyers

Kevin A. Neveu

David W. Williams

 

OFFICERS

Kevin A. Neveu

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Veronica H. Foley

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

 

Carey T. Ford

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Shuja U. Goraya

Chief Technology Officer

 

Darren J. Ruhr

Chief Administrative Officer

 

Gene C. Stahl

Chief Marketing Officer

 

AUDITORS

KPMG LLP

Calgary, Alberta

 

HEAD OFFICE

Suite 800, 525 8th Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1

Telephone: 403-716-4500

Facsimile: 403-264-0251

Email: info@precisiondrilling.com

www.precisiondrilling.com

 

 

 

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