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NEWS RELEASE

         
    Contacts:  
Rob Capps, EVP & Co-COO
Mitcham Industries, Inc.
936-291-2277
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
 

Jack Lascar / Jenny Zhou
Dennard ? Lascar Associates
713-529-6600

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES REPORTS
FISCAL 2016 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

HUNTSVILLE, TX – SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 – Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) (“the Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended July 31, 2015.

Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were $7.6 million compared to $19.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Equipment leasing revenues, excluding equipment sales, were $4.5 million in the second quarter compared to $8.2 million in the same period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $5.8 million, or $(0.49) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to a net loss of $3.3 million, or $(0.26) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and a sequential net loss of $0.2 million, or $(0.02) per share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and non-cash foreign exchange losses) for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $0.7 million compared to $5.8 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $7.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a measure determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), is defined and reconciled to reported net income and cash provided by operating activities in the accompanying financial tables.

Rob Capps, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Interim Co-COO, stated, “We continue to be impacted by very challenging market conditions in the seismic industry. Our second quarter, which is seasonally the weakest quarter of the year in terms of seismic activity, proved to be very difficult as we continue to operate in the midst of a global slowdown in the oil and gas industry. Our results were also impacted by unexpected shipment delays at Seamap, which reduced second quarter revenues by approximately $6.0 million. We currently anticipate that all of these orders will now ship in the third quarter.

“Our equipment leasing revenues were impacted by reduced demand for our leased equipment, excess available equipment in most markets and resulting pressure on pricing. Land seismic exploration activity is quite subdued throughout the Western Hemisphere and significant excess capacity remains in this market. As a result of these market conditions and to normal seasonal declines, both North America and Latin America made nominal contributions to our leasing revenues this quarter. Europe remains one of our few markets with a stable level of activity due to an anchor project that should continue well into next fiscal year. Activity in the Russian market during the quarter was impacted by the normal seasonal decline, although we did have a couple of smaller projects continue past the end of the winter season.

“Marine leasing activity was up nominally both versus last year and sequentially, despite the ongoing consolidation in the industry and the overall decline in seismic exploration activity. Nevertheless, we continue to experience some uptick in inquiries for the rental of marine equipment. At Seamap, three significant orders that we had expected to ship in the second quarter were delayed due to a number of internal and external factors, but we now expect all these orders to be completed in the third quarter.

“Looking at the remainder of fiscal 2016, we expect the overall seismic market activity to remain very challenging with limited visibility. However, based on early customer inquiries, it appears that the demand for equipment in Russia this winter may be at least as strong as last year. There are some early indications of activity in Alaska for late this year and early next year, but in Canada, early indications for the upcoming winter season are not encouraging. We have provided bids for projects scheduled in Latin America later this year. In addition, we have fielded inquiries for projects in various locations in the Eastern Hemisphere. On balance, we expect a slight increase in our leasing revenues in the third quarter with further progress in the fourth quarter, aided by normal seasonal improvement in some areas.

“Seamap should post a much improved second half driven by the delivery of delayed shipments from the second quarter, as well as additional shipments scheduled in the back half of the year. Although Seamap is impacted by the overall condition in the seismic industry, we do see opportunities for equipping various new or reconfigured vessels, particularly in the Eastern Hemisphere.

“We also expect a much improved second half of the year from sales of oceanographic and hydrographic equipment by our Australian subsidiary. Many expected projects were not scheduled for delivery until later this year.

“Despite the disappointing results and very difficult market conditions, we generated positive Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow from operating activities during the quarter. Cash flow from operating activities was over $5.0 million during the second quarter and $11.6 million for the first half of our fiscal year. During the first half of fiscal 2016, we reduced our outstanding indebtedness by $12.1 million, and subsequent to July 31, 2015, decreased our debt by another $1.3 million. Accordingly, as of today our net debt is approximately $10.0 million. We have significantly reduced our operating costs and continue to look for additional measures to reduce our direct and indirect costs.

“We have considerable experience navigating through these industry cycles, and believe our strong balance sheet provides stability and flexibility. Our capital structure is solid, and we believe that it positions us to make the most of any opportunities that may arise in this environment.”

FISCAL 2016 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were $7.6 million compared to $19.5 million in the same period last year. A significant portion of our revenues is typically generated from geographic areas outside the United States. The percentage of revenues from international customers was approximately 93% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to approximately 84% in last year’s second fiscal quarter.

Equipment leasing revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 excluding equipment sales were $4.5 million compared to $8.2 million in the same period last year. The year-over-year decrease in equipment leasing revenues was primarily driven by a major reduction in exploration activity due to depressed oil prices, especially in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, partially offset by ongoing activity in Europe.

Lease pool equipment sales were $0.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $1.3 million in the first quarter a year ago. Sales of new seismic, hydrographic and oceanographic equipment contributed $0.6 million to the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $2.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Seamap equipment sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 declined to $2.2 million compared to $7.7 million in the same period a year ago. There were no deliveries of digital source controller or RGPS systems in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Seamap revenues consisted of other equipment sales and after-market business, including replacement parts, and ongoing support and repair services.

Lease pool depreciation expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 decreased to $7.6 million from $8.9 million in the same period a year ago, mainly due to the reduction in lease pool purchases in fiscal 2015 and 2016.

CONFERENCE CALL

We have scheduled a conference call for Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss our fiscal 2016 second quarter results. To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the Mitcham Industries call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live on the Mitcham Industries corporate website, http://www.mitchamindustries.com, by logging onto the site and clicking “Investor Relations.” A

telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through September 17, 2015 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13617512#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://www.mitchamindustries.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard ? Lascar Associates (713) 529-6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

Mitcham Industries, Inc., a geophysical equipment supplier, offers for lease or sale, new and “experienced” seismic equipment to the oil and gas industry, seismic contractors, environmental agencies, government agencies and universities. Headquartered in Texas, with sales and services offices in Calgary, Canada; Brisbane, Australia; Singapore; Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia; Budapest, Hungary; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia and the United Kingdom, Mitcham conducts operations on a global scale and is the largest independent exploration equipment lessor in the industry. Through its Seamap business, Mitcham designs, manufactures and sells specialized seismic marine equipment.

Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter ended July 31, 2015 may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections.

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publically update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Tables to Follow

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MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

                 
    July 31, 2015   January 31, 2015
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,800   $ 5,175
Restricted cash
  71   184
Accounts receivable, net
  18,093   23,693
Contracts and notes receivable
  3,201   3,639
Inventories, net
  14,477   11,451
Prepaid income taxes
  1,691   1,018
Deferred tax asset
  2,453   2,427
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  2,787   6,562
 
               
Total current assets
  45,573   54,149
Seismic equipment lease pool and property and equipment, net
  86,542   100,087
Intangible assets, net
  9,975   10,831
Goodwill
  5,579   5,594
Deferred tax asset
  12,014   8,922
Other assets
  27   28
 
               
Total assets
  $ 159,710   $ 179,611
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,761   $ 2,399
Current maturities – long-term debt
  3,117   3,218
Deferred revenue
  481   710
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
  4,004   3,673
 
               
Total current liabilities
  9,363   10,000
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
  11,157   23,137
 
               
Total liabilities
  20,520   33,137
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
  -  
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized; 14,012 shares issued at July 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015
  140   140
Additional paid-in capital
  120,234   119,787
Treasury stock, at cost (1,928 shares at July 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively)
  (16,851 )   (16,851 )
Retained earnings
  45,839   51,924
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  (10,172 )   (8,526 )
 
               
Total shareholders’ equity
  139,190   146,474
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 159,710   $ 179,611
 
               

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MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

                                 
    For the Three Months   For the Six Months
    Ended July 31,   Ended July 31,
    2015   2014   2015   2014
Revenues:
                               
Equipment leasing
  $ 4,517     $ 8,226     $ 15,703     $ 24,387  
Lease pool equipment sales
    172       1,285       399       2,386  
Seamap equipment sales
    2,233       7,709       7,299       13,769  
Other equipment sales
    632       2,325       1,295       4,735  
 
                               
Total revenues
    7,554       19,545       24,696       45,277  
 
                               
Cost of sales:
                               
Direct costs — equipment leasing
    1,052       1,131       2,419       2,357  
Direct costs — lease pool depreciation
    7,580       8,866       15,218       17,561  
Cost of lease pool equipment sales
    85       429       182       823  
Cost of Seamap and other equipment sales
    1,446       5,882       4,910       10,056  
 
                               
Total cost of sales
    10,163       16,308       22,729       30,797  
 
                               
Gross (loss) profit
    (2,609 )     3,237       1,967       14,480  
Operating expenses:
                               
General and administrative
    4,964       6,673       9,860       12,792  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    600             600        
Depreciation and amortization
    631       560       1,268       912  
 
                               
Total operating expenses
    6,195       7,233       11,728       13,704  
 
                               
Operating (loss) income
    (8,804 )     (3,996 )     (9,761 )     776  
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest, net
    (166 )     (85 )     (387 )     (200 )
Other, net
    325       58       1,111       247  
 
                               
Total other income (expense)
    159       (27 )     724       47  
 
                               
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (8,645 )     (4,023 )     (9,037 )     823  
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
    2,797       676       2,952       (433 )
 
                               
Net (loss) income
  $ (5,848 )   $ (3,347 )   $ (6,085 )   $ 390  
 
                               
Net (loss) income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.49 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.51 )   $ 0.03  
 
                               
Diluted
  $ (0.49 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.51 )   $ 0.03  
 
                               
Shares used in computing net income per common share:
                       
Basic
    12,037       12,671       12,028       12,710  
Diluted
    12,037       12,671       12,028       13,044  

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

                 
    For the Six Months
    Ended July 31,
    2015   2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net (loss) income
  $ (6,085 )   $ 390  
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    16,555       18,545  
Stock-based compensation
    519       696  
Provision for inventory obsolescence
    90       44  
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of charge offs
    600        
Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment
    (216 )     (1,563 )
Excess tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified stock options and restricted shares
    (72 )     (123 )
Deferred tax benefit
    (3,301 )     (2,009 )
Changes in working capital items:
               
Accounts receivable
    5,338       637  
Contracts and notes receivable
          122  
Inventories
    (3,349 )     416  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,892       (2,239 )
Income taxes payable
    (640 )     850  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, other current liabilities and deferred revenue
    (661 )     3,384  
Foreign exchange gains/losses
    (1,020 )      
 
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,650       19,150  
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of seismic equipment held for lease
    (1,874 )     (13,716 )
Acquisition of business
          (14,500 )
Purchases of property and equipment
    (171 )     (218 )
Sale of used lease pool equipment
    399       2,386  
 
               
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,646 )     (26,048 )
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net (payments on) proceeds from revolving line of credit
    (10,500 )     3,000  
Payments on term loan and other borrowings
    (1,609 )     (67 )
Net proceeds from short-term investments
    113       85  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of options
          37  
Purchase of treasury stock
          (2,187 )
Excess tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified stock options and restricted shares
    72       123  
 
               
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (11,924 )     991  
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
    (455 )     172  
 
               
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (2,375 )     (5,735 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    5,175       15,162  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 2,800     $ 9,427  
 
               

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Mitcham Industries, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Income and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to EBITDA

                                                 
    For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended
    July 31,   July 31,
    2015   2014   2015   2014
            (in thousands)           (in thousands)
Reconciliation of Net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
                                               
Net (loss) income
          $ (5,848 )   $ (3,347 )           $ (6,085 )   $ 390  
Interest expense, net
            166       85               387       200  
Depreciation and amortization
            8,248       9,463               16,555       18,545  
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
            (2,797 )     (676 )             (2,952 )     433  
                         
EBITDA (1)
            (231 )     5,525               7,905       19,568  
Non-cash foreign exchange losses (gains)
            672       (39 )             (87 )     (103 )
Stock-based compensation
            238       297               519       696  
                         
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
          $ 679     $ 5,783             $ 8,337     $ 20,161  
                         
Reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA
                                               
Net cash provided by operating activities
          $ 5,212     $ 5,092             $ 11,650     $ 19,150  
Stock-based compensation
            (238 )     (297 )             (519 )     (696 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
            (600 )                   (600 )      
Changes in trade accounts, contracts and notes receivable
            (8,177 )     (291 )             (5,338 )     (759 )
Interest paid
            169       256               397       392  
Taxes paid, net of refunds
            407       (179 )             1,203       1,376  
Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment
            87       856               216       1,563  
Changes in inventory
            2,499       (241 )             3,349       (416 )
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and deferred revenue
            914       (3,420 )             661       (3,384 )
Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets
            (615 )     3,582               (3,892 )     2,239  
Other
            111       167               778       103  
                         
EBITDA (1)
          $ (231 )   $ 5,525             $ 7,905     $ 19,568  
                         

  (1)   EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest expense, net of interest income, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation, amortization and impairment. Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation and non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements. The covenants of the Credit Agreement and the Seamap Credit Facility each contain financial covenants that are based upon EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance and liquidity of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or as alternatives to net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.  

Mitcham Industries, Inc.
Segment Operating Results
(unaudited)

                                                 
    For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended
    July 31,   July 31,
    2015   2014   2015   2014
            ($in thousands)           ($in thousands)
Revenues:
                                               
Equipment Leasing
          $ 5,321     $ 11,836             $ 17,397     $ 31,508  
Seamap
            2,273       8,008               7,388       14,205  
Inter-segment sales
            (40 )     (299 )             (89 )     (436 )
                         
Total revenues
            7,554       19,545               24,696       45,277  
                         
Cost of sales:
                                               
Equipment Leasing
            9,213       12,218               18,873       24,166  
Seamap
            1,027       4,230               4,015       6,902  
Inter-segment costs
            (77 )     (140 )             (159 )     (271 )
                         
Total cost of sales
            10,163       16,308               22,729       30,797  
                         
Gross (loss) profit
            (2,609 )     3,237               1,967       14,480  
Operating expenses:
                                               
General and administrative
            4,964       6,673               9,860       12,792  
Provision for doubtful accounts
            600                     600        
Depreciation and amortization
            631       560               1,268       912  
                         
Total operating expenses
            6,195       7,233               11,728       13,704  
                         
Operating (loss) income
          $ (8,804 )   $ (3,996 )           $ (9,761 )   $ 776  
                         
Equipment Leasing Segment:
                                               
Revenue:
                                               
Equipment leasing
          $ 4,517     $ 8,226             $ 15,703     $ 24,387  
Lease pool equipment sales
            172       1,285               399       2,386  
New seismic equipment sales
            110       347               231       944  
SAP equipment sales
            522       1,978               1,064       3,791  
                         
 
            5,321       11,836               17,397       31,508  
Cost of sales:
                                               
Direct costs-equipment leasing
            1,052       1,131               2,419       2,357  
Lease pool depreciation
            7,612       8,896               15,283       17,588  
Cost of lease pool equipment sales
            85       429               182       823  
Cost of new seismic equipment
            59       267               153       530  
sales
                                               
Cost of SAP equipment sales
            405       1,495               836       2,868  
                         
 
            9,213       12,218               18,873       24,166  
                         
Gross profit
          $ (3,892 )   $ (382 )           $ (1,476 )   $ 7,342  
                         
Gross profit %
            (73 )%     (3 )%             (8 )%     23 %
Seamap Segment:
                                               
Equipment sales
          $ 2,273     $ 8,008             $ 7,388     $ 14,205  
Cost of equipment sales
            1,027       4,230               4,015       6,902  
                         
Gross profit
          $ 1,246     $ 3,778             $ 3,373     $ 7,303  
                         
Gross profit %
            55 %     47 %             46 %     51 %

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