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Exhibit 99.1
Hercules Offshore Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Results
HOUSTON, March 9, 2011 — Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today reported a loss from continuing operations of $84.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, on revenue of $172.3 million for the fourth quarter 2010, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $26.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, on revenue of $176.4 million for the fourth quarter 2009. Fourth quarter 2010 includes a non-cash impairment charge on property and equipment of $125.1 million. On an after tax basis, this adjustment approximated $81.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted share.
When adjusting for the impairment charge outlined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $3.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2010, compared to a loss of $25.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2009.
For the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $134.6 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, on revenue of $657.5 million, versus a loss from continuing operations of $90.1 million or $0.93 per share on revenue of $742.9 million for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009. When adjusting for certain items outlined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $53.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010, compared to $75.2 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009.
John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hercules Offshore, stated, “Last year presented a number of significant challenges for our company and the entire drilling industry that stemmed from the Macondo incident, followed by the ensuing regulatory uncertainties that still plague our business today. In spite of these difficulties, our employees pulled together to maintain the quality of our service and improve our safety performance. During the fourth quarter of 2010 we generated positive operating income, on an adjusted basis, for the first time since the second quarter of 2009. These are significant accomplishments under the current market conditions and I am very proud of the entire Hercules team for their perseverance and professionalism in an extremely difficult environment.”
“As we begin 2011, the Board of Directors and our management team have been very proactive in positioning Hercules Offshore for the long term, starting with our investment in Discovery Offshore, and more recently, with our agreement to acquire the assets of Seahawk Drilling, Inc. (OTC: HAWKQ.PK). In addition to the strategic rationale and operational flexibility that both opportunities provide, we have also structured these transactions in such a way that limits our risk and keeps us within our financial capacity. The recent amendment to our credit facility adds to our financial flexibility going forward, further enhancing our future prospects.”
Offshore
Revenue generated from Domestic Offshore for the fourth quarter 2010 increased to $35.9 million from $25.8 million in the same period of 2009 as a result of improvement in dayrates and utilization year over year. Average revenue per rig per day increased to $40,112 compared to $37,799 for the fourth quarter 2009. Operating days increased by 31% to 895 in the fourth quarter 2010 from 682 for the fourth quarter 2009, resulting in average utilization of 88.4% versus 67.4% in the respective period. Operating expenses declined to $32.6 million in the fourth quarter 2010 compared to $43.8 million in the fourth quarter 2009. Domestic Offshore recorded an operating loss of $99.7 million for the fourth quarter 2010, which includes a non-cash impairment charge of $84.7 million, versus an operating loss of $34.5 million in the same period of 2009.

 


 

During the fourth quarter 2010, International Offshore generated revenue of $70.2 million in the fourth quarter 2010, down from $98.5 million in the comparable 2009 period, due to a 32% decline in operating days to 508 from 749 in the same periods, respectively. This decrease is primarily due to the mobilization of the Hercules 205 and Hercules 206 from Mexico to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, idle time incurred on the Hercules 185 in Angola during the fourth quarter 2010, and downtime incurred for repairs on the Hercules 261 in Saudi Arabia. Average revenue per rig per day increased to $138,094 in the fourth quarter 2010 from $131,571 in the fourth quarter 2009. Average operating expense per rig per day decreased to $38,727 from $44,101 in the fourth quarter periods of 2010 and 2009, respectively. International Offshore recorded an operating loss of $16.7 million for the fourth quarter 2010, which includes a non-cash impairment charge of $38.0 million, versus operating income of $11.2 million in the fourth quarter 2009.
Inland
During the fourth quarter 2010, Inland generated revenue of $6.2 million compared to revenue of $4.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2009 as a result of an increase in average revenue per rig per day to $27,515 from $18,346 in the same periods, respectively. Utilization declined modestly to 82.2% in the fourth quarter 2010 from 85.9% in the fourth quarter 2009. Fourth quarter 2010 operating expenses decreased to $7.3 million compared with fourth quarter 2009 operating expenses of $8.0 million. Inland recorded an operating loss of $6.2 million in the fourth quarter 2010 versus an operating loss of $11.9 million in the respective 2009 period.
Liftboats
Domestic Liftboats generated revenue of $16.8 million in the fourth quarter 2010 compared to $14.8 million in the fourth quarter 2009. Average revenue per liftboat per day increased to $7,591 in the fourth quarter 2010 from $6,780 in the respective period of 2009. Fourth quarter utilization was essentially flat at 63.2% and 62.5% in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Domestic Liftboats recorded operating income of $2.2 million in the fourth quarter 2010 compared with $353,000 in the fourth quarter 2009.
International Liftboats revenue increased by 33% to $35.7 million in the fourth quarter 2010 compared to $26.8 million in the fourth quarter 2009. Average revenue per liftboat per day increased to $23,738 from $21,972 in the fourth quarters of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Operating days increased by 23% to 1,504 in the fourth quarter 2010 from 1,221 in the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of a full quarter of activity from four liftboats transferred to the International segment in late 2009. Average operating expense per liftboat per day decreased to $6,413 from $8,582 in the fourth quarter periods of 2010 and 2009, respectively, primarily due to expenses related to the mobilization of the four liftboats in the fourth quarter of 2009. International Liftboats generated operating income of $16.0 million in the fourth quarter 2010, a marked increase from $4.6 million in the same period of 2009.
Liquidity and Capitalization
At December 31, 2010, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents totaling $136.7 million and unused capacity of approximately $163.5 million under its revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s balance sheet reflects total debt of $858.1 million.
Non-GAAP
Certain non-GAAP performance measures and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the Company have been provided for meaningful comparisons between current results and prior operating periods. 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 loss from continuing operations 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, income (loss) from continuing operations, operating income (loss), 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 table that follows the financial statements. Please see the attached Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for a complete description of the adjustments made to Operating Loss, Loss From Continuing Operations and Diluted Loss per Share from Continuing Operations.
Conference Call Information
Hercules Offshore will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. CST (11:00 a.m. EST) on March 9, 2011, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results. To participate in the call, dial 800-561-2718 (domestic) or 617-614-3525 (international) and reference access code 81372577 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 9, 2011, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CST (2:00 p.m. EST), through March 16, 2011. The phone number for the conference call replay is 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international). The access code is 26264256. Additionally, the recorded conference call will be accessible through our website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com for 7 days after the conference call.
Additional Information
Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 30 jackup rigs, 17 barge rigs, 65 liftboats, three submersible rigs, one platform rig and a fleet of marine support vessels. 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.
Contact Information:
Son P. Vann, CFA
Director, Investor Relations and Finance
713-350-8508

 


 

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
                 
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 136,666     $ 140,828  
Restricted Cash
    11,128       3,658  
Accounts Receivable, Net
    143,796       133,662  
Prepaids
    17,142       13,706  
Current Deferred Tax Asset
    8,488       22,885  
Other
    11,794       6,675  
 
           
 
    329,014       321,414  
 
               
Property and Equipment, Net
    1,634,542       1,923,603  
Other Assets, Net
    31,753       32,459  
 
           
 
  $ 1,995,309     $ 2,277,476  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Short-term Debt and Current Portion of Long-term Debt
  $ 4,924     $ 4,952  
Insurance Notes Payable
    5,984       5,484  
Accounts Payable
    52,279       51,868  
Accrued Liabilities
    59,861       67,773  
Interest Payable
    6,974       6,624  
Taxes Payable
          5,671  
Other Current Liabilities
    16,716       34,229  
 
           
 
    146,738       176,601  
 
               
Long-term Debt, Net of Current Portion
    853,166       856,755  
Other Liabilities
    6,716       19,809  
Deferred Income Taxes
    135,557       245,799  
 
               
Commitments and Contingencies
               
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity
    853,132       978,512  
 
           
 
  $ 1,995,309     $ 2,277,476  
 
           

 


 

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)          
Revenue
  $ 172,252     $ 176,407     $ 657,480     $ 742,851  
 
                               
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Operating Expenses
    102,743       125,437       428,930       514,136  
Impairment of Property and Equipment
    125,136             125,136       26,882  
Depreciation and Amortization
    46,425       49,682       191,183       201,421  
General and Administrative
    15,778       44,002       57,391       92,558  
 
                       
 
    290,082       219,121       802,640       834,997  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Loss
    (117,830 )     (42,714 )     (145,160 )     (92,146 )
 
                               
Other Income (Expense):
                               
Interest Expense
    (18,559 )     (23,505 )     (82,941 )     (77,986 )
Expense of Credit Agreement Fees
                      (15,073 )
Gain (Loss) on Early Retirement of Debt, Net
          (1,590 )           12,157  
Other, Net
    735       1,207       3,885       3,967  
 
                       
 
                               
Loss Before Income Taxes
    (135,654 )     (66,602 )     (224,216 )     (169,081 )
Income Tax Benefit
    51,061       39,721       89,622       78,932  
 
                       
Loss from Continuing Operations
    (84,593 )     (26,881 )     (134,594 )     (90,149 )
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Taxes
          380             (1,585 )
 
                       
Net Loss
  $ (84,593 )   $ (26,501 )   $ (134,594 )   $ (91,734 )
 
                       
 
                               
Basic Loss Per Share:
                               
Loss from Continuing Operations
  $ (0.74 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (1.17 )   $ (0.93 )
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation
                      (0.01 )
 
                       
Net Loss
  $ (0.74 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (1.17 )   $ (0.94 )
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted Loss Per Share:
                               
Loss from Continuing Operations
  $ (0.74 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (1.17 )   $ (0.93 )
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation
                      (0.01 )
 
                       
Net Loss
  $ (0.74 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (1.17 )   $ (0.94 )
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
                               
Basic
    114,784       114,564       114,753       97,114  
Diluted
    114,784       114,564       114,753       97,114  

 


 

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
                 
    Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)          
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
               
Net Loss
  $ (134,594 )   $ (91,734 )
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
               
Depreciation and Amortization
    191,183       201,421  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
    4,431       8,257  
Deferred Income Taxes
    (98,468 )     (89,295 )
Provision for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
    182       32,912  
Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees
    3,302       3,594  
Amortization of Original Issue Discount
    4,078       4,120  
Non-Cash Loss on Derivatives
          1,429  
Gain on Insurance Settlement
          (8,700 )
Gain on Disposal of Assets
    (14,345 )     (970 )
Expense of Credit Agreement Fees
          15,073  
Gain on Early Retirement of Debt, Net
          (12,157 )
Impairment of Property and Equipment
    125,136       26,882  
Excess Tax Benefits from Stock-Based Arrangements
    (401 )     (5,629 )
Net Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities
    (56,084 )     52,658  
 
           
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    24,420       137,861  
 
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Additions of Property and Equipment
    (22,018 )     (76,141 )
Deferred Drydocking Expenditures
    (15,040 )     (15,646 )
Insurance Proceeds Received
          9,168  
Proceeds from Sale of Assets, Net
    23,222       25,767  
Increase in Restricted Cash
    (7,470 )     (3,658 )
 
           
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (21,306 )     (60,510 )
 
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Short-term Debt Repayments
          (2,455 )
Long-term Debt Borrowings
          292,149  
Long-term Debt Repayments
    (7,695 )     (403,648 )
Redemption of 3.375% Convertible Senior Notes
          (6,099 )
Common Stock Issuance
          89,600  
Excess Tax Benefits from Stock-Based Arrangements
    401       5,629  
Payment of Debt Issuance Costs
          (18,143 )
Other
    18       (11 )
 
           
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
    (7,276 )     (42,978 )
 
               
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (4,162 )     34,373  
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    140,828       106,455  
 
           
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 136,666     $ 140,828  
 
           

 


 

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
(Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Domestic Offshore:
                               
Number of rigs (as of end of period)
    25       24       25       24  
Revenue
  $ 35,900     $ 25,779     $ 124,063     $ 140,889  
Operating expenses
    32,633       43,838       147,715       175,473  
Impairment of property and equipment
    84,744             84,744        
Depreciation and amortization expense
    17,349       15,525       68,335       60,775  
General and administrative expenses
    856       901       5,663       6,496  
 
                       
Operating loss
  $ (99,682 )   $ (34,485 )   $ (182,394 )   $ (101,855 )
 
                       
 
                               
International Offshore:
                               
Number of rigs (as of end of period)
    9       10       9       10  
Revenue
  $ 70,152     $ 98,547     $ 291,516     $ 393,797  
Operating expenses
    32,066       41,940       130,460       169,418  
Impairment of property and equipment
    37,973             37,973       26,882  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    14,467       15,106       58,275       63,808  
General and administrative expenses
    2,384       30,312       7,930       35,694  
 
                       
Operating income (loss)
  $ (16,738 )   $ 11,189     $ 56,878     $ 97,995  
 
                       
 
                               
Inland:
                               
Number of barges (as of end of period)
    17       17       17       17  
Revenue
  $ 6,246     $ 4,348     $ 21,922     $ 19,794  
Operating expenses
    7,343       8,030       27,702       44,593  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    4,780       8,023       23,516       32,465  
General and administrative expenses
    336       243       (1,420 )     1,831  
 
                       
Operating loss
  $ (6,213 )   $ (11,948 )   $ (27,876 )   $ (59,095 )
 
                       
 
                               
Domestic Liftboats:
                               
Number of liftboats (as of end of period)
    41       41       41       41  
Revenue
  $ 16,760     $ 14,822     $ 70,710     $ 75,584  
Operating expenses
    10,592       9,461       42,073       48,738  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    3,516       4,423       14,698       20,267  
General and administrative expenses
    414       585       1,850       2,039  
 
                       
Operating income
  $ 2,238     $ 353     $ 12,089     $ 4,540  
 
                       

 


 

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA — (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
International Liftboats:
                               
Number of liftboats (as of end of period)
    24       24       24       24  
Revenue
  $ 35,702     $ 26,828     $ 116,616     $ 88,537  
Operating expenses
    13,569       16,563       55,879       48,240  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    4,453       4,208       17,711       12,880  
General and administrative expenses
    1,696       1,442       5,815       4,990  
 
                       
Operating income
  $ 15,984     $ 4,615     $ 37,211     $ 22,427  
 
                       
 
                               
Delta Towing:
                               
Revenue
  $ 7,492     $ 6,083     $ 32,653     $ 24,250  
Operating expenses
    6,540       5,605       25,101       27,674  
Impairment of property and equipment
    2,419             2,419        
Depreciation and amortization expense
    1,095       1,599       5,471       7,917  
General and administrative expenses
    377       312       1,395       1,336  
 
                       
Operating loss
  $ (2,939 )   $ (1,433 )   $ (1,733 )   $ (12,677 )
 
                       
 
                               
Total Company:
                               
Revenue
  $ 172,252     $ 176,407     $ 657,480     $ 742,851  
Operating expenses
    102,743       125,437       428,930       514,136  
Impairment of property and equipment
    125,136             125,136       26,882  
Depreciation and amortization
    46,425       49,682       191,183       201,421  
General and administrative
    15,778       44,002       57,391       92,558  
 
                       
Operating loss
    (117,830 )     (42,714 )     (145,160 )     (92,146 )
Interest expense
    (18,559 )     (23,505 )     (82,941 )     (77,986 )
Expense of credit agreement fees
                      (15,073 )
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt, net
          (1,590 )           12,157  
Other, net
    735       1,207       3,885       3,967  
 
                       
Loss before income taxes
    (135,654 )     (66,602 )     (224,216 )     (169,081 )
Income tax benefit
    51,061       39,721       89,622       78,932  
 
                       
Loss from continuing operations
    (84,593 )     (26,881 )     (134,594 )     (90,149 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operation, net of taxes
          380             (1,585 )
 
                       
Net loss
  $ (84,593 )   $ (26,501 )   $ (134,594 )   $ (91,734 )
 
                       

 


 

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA — (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                         
    Three Months Ended December 31, 2010  
                            Average Revenue per     Average Operating  
    Operating Days     Available Days     Utilization (1)     Day (2)     Expense per Day (3)  
Domestic Offshore
    895       1,012       88.4 %   $ 40,112     $ 32,246  
International Offshore
    508       828       61.4 %     138,094       38,727  
Inland
    227       276       82.2 %     27,515       26,605  
Domestic Liftboats
    2,208       3,496       63.2 %     7,591       3,030  
International Liftboats
    1,504       2,116       71.1 %     23,738       6,413  
                                         
    Three Months Ended December 31, 2009  
                            Average Revenue per     Average Operating  
    Operating Days     Available Days     Utilization (1)     Day (2)     Expense per Day (3)  
Domestic Offshore
    682       1,012       67.4 %   $ 37,799     $ 43,318  
International Offshore
    749       951       78.8 %     131,571       44,101  
Inland
    237       276       85.9 %     18,346       29,094  
Domestic Liftboats
    2,186       3,496       62.5 %     6,780       2,706  
International Liftboats
    1,221       1,930       63.3 %     21,972       8,582  
                                         
    Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010  
                            Average Revenue per     Average Operating  
    Operating Days     Available Days     Utilization (1)     Day (2)     Expense per Day (3)  
Domestic Offshore
    3,321       4,086       81.3 %   $ 37,357     $ 36,151  
International Offshore
    2,106       3,344       63.0 %     138,422       39,013  
Inland
    986       1,095       90.0 %     22,233       25,299  
Domestic Liftboats
    9,641       13,870       69.5 %     7,334       3,033  
International Liftboats
    5,100       8,546       59.7 %     22,866       6,539  
                                         
    Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009  
                            Average Revenue per     Average Operating  
    Operating Days     Available Days     Utilization (1)     Day (2)     Expense per Day (3)  
Domestic Offshore
    2,676       4,544       58.9 %   $ 52,649     $ 38,616  
International Offshore
    3,100       3,714       83.5 %     127,031       45,616  
Inland
    651       1,578       41.3 %     30,406       28,259  
Domestic Liftboats
    9,535       14,804       64.4 %     7,927       3,292  
International Liftboats
    4,293       7,209       59.6 %     20,624       6,692  

 


 

 
(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. Included in International Offshore revenue is a total of $3.7 million and $14.7 million related to amortization of deferred mobilization revenue for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010, respectively, and $3.9 million and $16.3 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009, respectively.
 
(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. In addition, the operating expenses we incur on our rigs and liftboats per day when they are not under contract are typically lower than the per day expenses we incur when they are under contract.

 


 

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 comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Non-GAAP financial measures we may present from time to time are operating income, income from continuing operations or diluted earnings per share excluding certain charges or amounts. These adjusted income amounts are not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, they should not be considered as a substitute for operating income, income from continuing operations, net income, earnings per share or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. See the table below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. 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 table:
                                 
    Three Months Ended December 31,     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Operating Loss:
                               
GAAP Operating Loss
  $ (117,830 )   $ (42,714 )   $ (145,160 )   $ (92,146 )
Adjustment
    125,136 (a)     (b)     125,136 (c)     26,882 (d)
 
                       
Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)
  $ 7,306     $ (42,714 )   $ (20,024 )   $ (65,264 )
 
                       
Other Expense:
                               
GAAP Other Expense
  $ (17,824 )   $ (23,888 )   $ (79,056 )   $ (76,935 )
Adjustment
    (a)     1,590 (b)     (c)     2,916 (d)
 
                       
Non-GAAP Other Expense
  $ (17,824 )   $ (22,298 )   $ (79,056 )   $ (74,019 )
 
                       
Benefit for Income Taxes:
                               
GAAP Benefit for Income Taxes
  $ 51,061     $ 39,721     $ 89,622     $ 78,932  
Tax Impact of Adjustment
    (43,883 )(a)     (557 )(b)     (43,883 )(c)     (14,799 )(d)
 
                       
Non-GAAP Benefit for Income Taxes
  $ 7,178     $ 39,164     $ 45,739     $ 64,133  
 
                       
Loss from Continuing Operations:
                               
GAAP Loss from Continuing Operations
  $ (84,593 )   $ (26,881 )   $ (134,594 )   $ (90,149 )
Total Adjustment, Net of Tax
    81,253 (a)     1,033 (b)     81,253 (c)     14,999 (d)
 
                       
Non-GAAP Loss from Continuing Operations
  $ (3,340 )   $ (25,848 )   $ (53,341 )   $ (75,150 )
 
                       
Diluted Loss per Share from Continuing Operations:
                               
GAAP Diluted Loss per Share from Continuing Operations
  $ (0.74 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (1.17 )   $ (0.93 )
Adjustment per Share
    0.71 (a)     (b)     0.71 (c)     0.16 (d)
 
                       
Non-GAAP Diluted Loss per Share from Continuing Operations
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (0.46 )   $ (0.77 )
 
                       
 
(a)   This amount represents a non-cash charge of $125.1 million to reflect the impairment of property and equipment. On an after-tax basis, this adjustment approximated $81.3 million, or 71 cents per diluted share.
 
(b)   This amount represents a non-cash charge of $1.6 million related to the write-off of unamortized issuance cost in connection with the early retirement of a portion of our term loan facility. On an after-tax basis, this adjustment approximated $1.0 million, or zero cents per diluted share.
 
(c)   This amount represents a non-cash charge of $125.1 million to reflect the impairment of property and equipment. On an after-tax basis, this adjustment approximated $81.3 million, or 71 cents per diluted share.
 
(d)   These amounts represent (i) a non-cash charge of $26.9 million to reflect the impairment of the Hercules 110; (ii) a $10.7 million gain on the repurchase of $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.375% Convertible Senior Notes offset by the write-off of unamortized issuance cost of $0.4 million; (iii) a $4.4 million gain on the retirement of $45.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.375% Convertible Senior Notes in exchange for 7,755,440 of our common shares offset by the write-off of unamortized issuance cost of $1.0 million; (iv) a $10.8 million charge due to the write-off of previously deferred unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the amendment of our Credit Agreement; (v) a $4.3 million charge related to certain fees paid to third-parties associated with the amendment of our Credit Agreement and (vi) a non-cash charge of $1.6 million related to the write-off of unamortized issuance cost in connection with the early retirement of a portion of our term loan facility. On an after-tax basis, these adjustments approximated $15.0 million, or 16 cents per diluted share.