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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
 
Contacts:Gregg Piontek, VP & CFO 
 Newpark Resources, Inc.
 281-362-6800
 
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Ken Dennard, Managing Partner
     Karen Roan, SVP
     Dennard Rupp Gray & Lascar, LLC
     713-529-6600
 
 
NEWPARK RESOURCES REPORTS NET INCOME OF $0.20 PER DILUTED SHARE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2012


THE WOODLANDS, TX – October 25, 2012 – Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2012.  Total revenues for the third quarter of 2012 were $259.6 million compared to $245.8 million for the second quarter of 2012 and $261.2 million for the third quarter of 2011.  Net income for the third quarter of 2012 was $18.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $14.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2012, and $23.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011.
 
The third quarter 2012 provision for income taxes was $7.4 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 28.3%.  The provision included a $1.0 million benefit ($0.01 per diluted share) associated with increased U.S. tax deductions identified for prior years, along with an increase in estimated U.S. tax deductions available for the 2012 fiscal year.
 
Paul Howes, Newpark’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased with our performance in the third quarter, which was achieved despite a softening market in North America.  In particular, the results in our Mats and Integrated Services segment were outstanding, achieving record levels in both revenue and operating income during the quarter.  Operating results in our fluids business also improved sequentially, driven by strengthening in our international operations as all international regions posted sequential improvements in both revenues and operating income.  Meanwhile, not unlike other service companies, our North American fluids business is facing dual headwinds of the declining U.S. rig count and a slow seasonal recovery in Canada.  While our profit improvement initiatives in this business have continued, their impact has been somewhat muted by the North American market conditions.
 
 
 

 
 
“In the last few quarters, we have also focused on reducing customer receivables in our U.S. fluids business, and we are pleased to report that receivables in this business declined by $34 million during the third quarter, contributing to a $38 million reduction in long-term debt during the period.
 
“Looking ahead, we remain focused on introducing differentiating technologies in both our fluids and mats businesses.  To that end, we expect to complete our first Evolution® well outside of North America, and we also anticipate having our spill containment system ready for deployment in the field by the end of the year,” concluded Howes.
 
 
SEGMENT RESULTS
 
The Fluids Systems and Engineering segment generated revenues of $211.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $202.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $216.2 million in the third quarter of 2011.  Segment operating income was $14.8 million (7.0% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $13.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 (6.7% operating margin) and $25.6 million (11.9% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2011.
 
The Mats and Integrated Services segment generated revenues of $35.1 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $30.1 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $30.2 million in the third quarter of 2011.  Segment operating income was $16.0 million (45.6% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $13.1 million in the second quarter of 2012 (43.5% operating margin) and $14.5 million (48.1% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2011.
 
The Environmental Services segment generated revenues of $13.1 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $13.3 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $14.9 million in the third quarter of 2011.  Segment operating income was $3.1 million (23.6% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 (26.4% operating margin) and $5.0 million (33.4% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2011.
 
 
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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
 
Consistent with its previously-announced program and in accordance with a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company repurchased a total of 1,640,458 outstanding shares of Newpark common stock at an average cost of $6.62 per share during the third quarter.  Combined with purchases completed earlier in the year, the Company has repurchased a total of 5.2 million outstanding shares at an average cost of $6.80 through the end of the third quarter 2012.
 
 
CONFERENCE CALL
 
Newpark has scheduled a conference call to discuss third quarter 2012 results, which will be broadcast live over the Internet, on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 9:00 a.m. Central Time.  To participate in the call, dial 480-629-9692 and ask for the Newpark Resources conference call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or access it live over the Internet at www.newpark.com.  For those who cannot listen to the live call, a replay will be available through November 9, 2012 and may be accessed by dialing (303) 590-3030 and using pass code 4567351#.  Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at www.newpark.com for 90 days.
 
Newpark Resources, Inc. is a worldwide provider of drilling fluids, temporary worksites and access roads for oilfield and other commercial markets, and environmental waste treatment solutions.  For more information, visit our website at www.newpark.com.

 
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including Newpark's strategy for growth, product development, market position, expected expenditures and financial results are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," "projects," "indicates," and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Newpark, particularly its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, as well as others, could cause results to differ materially from those stated. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and skilled personnel, the impact of restrictions on offshore drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico, our customer concentration and cyclical nature of our industry, our market competition, the cost and continued availability of borrowed funds, our international operations, legal and regulatory matters, including environmental regulations, inherent limitations in insurance coverage, potential impairments of long-lived intangible assets, technological developments in our industry, the impact of severe weather, particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast, and our ability to execute our business strategy and make successful capital investments and business acquisitions.  Newpark's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can be obtained at no charge at www.sec.gov, as well as through our website at www.newpark.com.
 
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
June 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2012
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                               
Revenues
  $ 259,599     $ 245,756     $ 261,193     $ 767,691     $ 694,666  
                                         
Cost of revenues
    210,276       201,534       201,272       626,712       539,185  
                                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    20,878       19,944       20,802       62,135       57,770  
Other operating income, net
    (311 )     (477 )     (60 )     (802 )     (1,012 )
                                         
Operating income
    28,756       24,755       39,179       79,646       98,723  
                                         
Foreign currency exchange loss
    185       461       485       416       340  
Interest expense, net
    2,416       2,553       2,464       7,337       6,821  
                                         
Income from operations before income taxes
    26,155       21,741       36,230       71,893       91,562  
Provision for income taxes
    7,413       7,278       13,233       23,054       33,431  
                                         
Net income
  $ 18,742     $ 14,463     $ 22,997     $ 48,839     $ 58,131  
                                         
                                         
Income per common share -basic:
  $ 0.22     $ 0.16     $ 0.25     $ 0.55     $ 0.65  
Income per common share -diluted:
  $ 0.20     $ 0.15     $ 0.23     $ 0.50     $ 0.58  
                                         
Calculation of Diluted EPS:
                                       
Net income
  $ 18,742     $ 14,463     $ 22,997     $ 48,839     $ 58,131  
Assumed conversion of Senior Notes
    1,396       1,283       1,236       3,944       3,674  
Adjusted net income
  $ 20,138     $ 15,746     $ 24,233     $ 52,783     $ 61,805  
                                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic
    86,423       88,600       90,212       88,491       89,877  
Add:  Dilutive effect of  stock options and
                                       
           restricted stock awards
    695       457       1,025       756       883  
           Dilutive effect of Senior Notes
    15,682       15,682       15,682       15,682       15,682  
                                         
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    102,800       104,739       106,919       104,929       106,442  
                                         
Income per common share - diluted
  $ 0.20     $ 0.15     $ 0.23     $ 0.50     $ 0.58  
 
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
Operating Segment Results
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
June 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2012
   
2011
 
                   
Revenues
                 
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 211,457     $ 202,388     $ 216,160  
Mats and integrated services
    35,067       30,071       30,179  
Environmental services
    13,075       13,297       14,854  
Total revenues
  $ 259,599     $ 245,756     $ 261,193  
                         
Operating income (loss)
                       
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 14,798     $ 13,480     $ 25,648  
Mats and integrated services
    15,992       13,075       14,509  
Environmental services
    3,089       3,514       4,958  
Corporate office
    (5,123 )     (5,314 )     (5,936 )
Total operating income
  $ 28,756     $ 24,755     $ 39,179  
                         
Segment operating margin
                       
Fluids systems and engineering
    7.0 %     6.7 %     11.9 %
Mats and integrated services
    45.6 %     43.5 %     48.1 %
Environmental services
    23.6 %     26.4 %     33.4 %
 
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(Unaudited)
           
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands, except share data)
 
2012
   
2011
 
             
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 35,457     $ 25,247  
Receivables, net
    312,040       328,590  
Inventories
    181,188       175,929  
Deferred tax asset
    14,438       13,224  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    11,361       10,828  
Total current assets
    554,484       553,818  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    247,329       231,055  
Goodwill
    75,796       71,970  
Other intangible assets, net
    18,317       20,850  
Other assets
    8,529       9,144  
Total assets
  $ 904,455     $ 886,837  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Short-term debt
  $ 799     $ 2,232  
Accounts payable
    95,670       97,168  
Accrued liabilities
    36,767       47,443  
Total current liabilities
    133,236       146,843  
                 
Long-term debt, less current portion
    200,838       189,876  
Deferred tax liability
    43,501       46,844  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    13,821       5,428  
Total liabilities
    391,396       388,991  
                 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized and 95,652,486 and 94,497,526 shares issued, respectively
    957       945  
Paid-in capital
    482,886       477,204  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (3,042 )     789  
Retained earnings
    83,822       34,983  
Treasury stock, at cost; 8,035,100 and 2,803,987 shares, respectively
    (51,564 )     (16,075 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    513,059       497,846  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 904,455     $ 886,837  
 
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 48,839     $ 58,131  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
         
Depreciation and amortization
    24,406       21,162  
Stock-based compensation expense
    5,027       3,396  
Provision for deferred income taxes
    (4,654 )     16,363  
Net provision for doubtful accounts
    1,282       1,165  
Loss on sale of assets
    512       22  
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease (increase) in receivables
    11,964       (57,603 )
Increase in inventories
    (6,446 )     (27,921 )
Increase in other assets
    (98 )     (5,226 )
Increase in accounts payable
    2,905       28,893  
Decrease in accrued liabilities and other
    (3,085 )     (3,655 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    80,652       34,727  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (34,858 )     (28,136 )
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
    -       (26,775 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    823       434  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (34,035 )     (54,477 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Borrowings on lines of credit
    222,868       5,891  
Payments on lines of credit
    (213,221 )     (5,754 )
Proceeds from employee stock plans
    1,007       1,768  
Purchase of treasury stock
    (35,698 )     (599 )
Post-closing payment for business acquisition
    (11,892 )     (2,055 )
Other financing activities
    (48 )     (147 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (36,984 )     (896 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    577       538  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    10,210       (20,108 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    25,247       83,010  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 35,457     $ 62,902  
 
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