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Exhibit 99.1

Hercules Offshore, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
HOUSTON, May 5, 2016 -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today reported a net loss of $26.9 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, on revenue of $50.9 million for the first quarter 2016, compared to Predecessor net loss of $57.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, on revenue of $122.6 million for the first quarter 2015. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the Successor was 20.0 million shares for the first quarter 2016, while the Predecessor’s was 161.1 million shares for the first quarter 2015.
Upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 6, 2015, Hercules adopted fresh start accounting, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes. References to “Predecessor” refer to the financial position of Hercules as of and prior to November 6, 2015 and the results of operations through November 6, 2015. References to “Successor” relate to the financial position of the reorganized Hercules as of and subsequent to November 6, 2015 and the results of operations and statement of cash flows for the corresponding periods presented, which were subsequent to November 6, 2015. As a result of the application of fresh start accounting and the effects of the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization, the financial statements on or after November 6, 2015 are not comparable with the financial statements prior to that date.
John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hercules Offshore stated, “First quarter results reflect continued weakness in the operating conditions across our drilling and liftboat markets. The rebound in oil prices over the past few months, while encouraging, have yet to translate to a material improvement in business prospects, as customers remain extremely cautious. Further cost reduction measures have been implemented in response to the weak environment.
“As previously disclosed, the Company has entered into a Forbearance Agreement with certain of our lenders. During the forbearance period, the Company and our advisors have been actively working with various parties to negotiate an agreement with respect to a potential recapitalization, business combination or other alternative strategic transaction, including a potential divestiture of the Hercules Highlander and restructuring of the Company’s term loan.”
Domestic Offshore
Revenue generated from Domestic Offshore by the Successor for the first quarter 2016 was $12.4 million, while Predecessor first quarter 2015 revenue was $52.9 million. The 77% decrease in revenue was driven largely by lower dayrates and utilization on a reduced rig fleet. Operating expense reported by the Successor for the first quarter 2016 was $11.7 million, while Predecessor first quarter 2015 operating expense was $36.0 million. The 68% decline in operating expense is largely attributable to a reduction in the number of marketed rigs in operation. Domestic Offshore reported an operating loss of $2.0 million by the Successor for the first quarter 2016, while the Predecessor reported operating income of $3.8 million for the first quarter 2015.
International Offshore
Revenue generated from International Offshore by the Successor for the first quarter 2016 was $27.5 million, while Predecessor first quarter 2015 revenue was $51.6 million. The 47% decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower contracted dayrates for the rigs working for Saudi Aramco and idle time on the Hercules 208 and Hercules 267, partially offset by full utilization on the Hercules 260. Operating expense reported by the Successor for the first quarter 2016 was $23.4 million, while Predecessor first quarter 2015 operating expense was $50.2 million. The 53% decline in operating expense was primarily driven by cost reduction measures on the idle rigs as well as higher first quarter 2015 expense related to the demobilization cost of the Hercules 208 and contract preparation costs on the Hercules 260. International Offshore reported an operating loss of $0.2 million by the Successor for the first quarter 2016, while the Predecessor reported an operating loss of $20.9    million for the first quarter 2015.
International Liftboats
Revenue generated from International Liftboats by the Successor for the first quarter 2016 was $11.0 million, while Predecessor first quarter 2015 revenue was $18.1 million. The 39% decrease in revenue was driven primarily by lower dayrates and operating days. Operating expense reported by the Successor for the first quarter 2016 was $11.4 million, while Predecessor first quarter 2015 operating expense was $13.5 million. The 16% decline in operating expense was primarily driven by lower activity levels. International Liftboats reported an operating loss of $3.9 million by the Successor for the first quarter 2016, while the Predecessor reported an operating loss of $0.4 million for the first quarter 2015.




About Hercules Offshore, Inc.
Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 27 jackup rigs, including one rig under construction, and 19 liftboats. 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
Vice President, Corporate Development and Treasurer
+1 (713) 350-8508





HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
 
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
296,715

 
$
330,780

Accounts Receivable, Net
 
56,322

 
63,668

Prepaids
 
7,527

 
11,740

Other
 
3,955

 
4,015

 
 
364,519

 
410,203

Property and Equipment, Net
 
465,752

 
465,497

Restricted Cash
 
200,000

 
200,000

Other Assets, Net
 
32,536

 
32,440

 
 
$
1,062,807

 
$
1,108,140

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current Portion of Long-term Debt
 
$
429,908

 
$

Accounts Payable
 
30,514

 
43,616

Accrued Liabilities
 
43,624

 
49,108

Other Current Liabilities
 
17,333

 
6,148

 
 
521,379

 
98,872

Long-term Debt
 

 
428,715

Other Liabilities
 
4,299

 
16,622

Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 
537,129

 
563,931

 
 
$
1,062,807

 
$
1,108,140








HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2016
 
 
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2015
Revenue
 
$
50,865

 
 
$
122,619

Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
46,392

 
 
99,599

Depreciation and Amortization
 
7,577

 
 
37,218

General and Administrative
 
11,158

 
 
15,760

 
 
65,127

 
 
152,577

Operating Loss
 
(14,262
)
 
 
(29,958
)
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense
 
(12,974
)
 
 
(24,960
)
Other, Net
 
1,711

 
 
420

Loss Before Income Taxes
 
(25,525
)
 
 
(54,498
)
Income Tax Provision
 
(1,406
)
 
 
(2,617
)
Net Loss
 
$
(26,931
)
 
 
$
(57,115
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted
 
$
(1.35
)
 
 
$
(0.35
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted
 
19,989

 
 
161,057








HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2016
 
 
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Loss
 
$
(26,931
)
 
 
$
(57,115
)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
7,577

 
 
37,218

Non-Cash Accreted Interest on Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
1,193

 
 

Non-Cash Gain on Derivative
 
(1,645
)
 
 

Other
 
149

 
 
299

Net Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities
 
(6,335
)
 
 
56,171

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
 
(25,992
)
 
 
36,573

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures
 
(8,353
)
 
 
(30,740
)
Insurance Proceeds Received
 

 
 
2,418

Proceeds from Sale of Assets, Net
 
280

 
 
1,984

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
 
(8,073
)
 
 
(26,338
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
 

 
 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
(34,065
)
 
 
10,235

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
 
330,780

 
 
207,937

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
296,715

 
 
$
218,172








HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
(Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2016
 
 
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2015
 
Change
 
% Change
Domestic Offshore:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of rigs (as of end of period)
18

 
 
24

 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
12,379

 
 
$
52,875

 
$
(40,496
)
 
(76.6
)%
Operating expenses
11,652

 
 
35,966

 
(24,314
)
 
(67.6
)%
Depreciation and amortization expense
1,893

 
 
11,693

 
(9,800
)
 
(83.8
)%
General and administrative expenses
789

 
 
1,386

 
(597
)
 
(43.1
)%
Operating income (loss)
$
(1,955
)
 
 
$
3,830

 
$
(5,785
)
 
n/m

International Offshore:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Number of rigs (as of end of period)
9

 
 
9

 


 


Revenue
$
27,472

 
 
$
51,648

 
$
(24,176
)
 
(46.8
)%
Operating expenses
23,373

 
 
50,167

 
(26,794
)
 
(53.4
)%
Depreciation and amortization expense
3,113

 
 
20,339

 
(17,226
)
 
(84.7
)%
General and administrative expenses
1,137

 
 
1,994

 
(857
)
 
(43.0
)%
Operating loss
$
(151
)
 
 
$
(20,852
)
 
$
20,701

 
(99.3
)%
International Liftboats:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Number of liftboats (as of end of period)
19

 
 
24

 
 
 


Revenue
$
11,014

 
 
$
18,096

 
$
(7,082
)
 
(39.1
)%
Operating expenses
11,367

 
 
13,466

 
(2,099
)
 
(15.6
)%
Depreciation and amortization expense
2,571

 
 
4,432

 
(1,861
)
 
(42.0
)%
General and administrative expenses
963

 
 
549

 
414

 
75.4
 %
Operating loss
$
(3,887
)
 
 
$
(351
)
 
$
(3,536
)
 
n/m

Total Company:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Revenue
$
50,865

 
 
$
122,619

 
$
(71,754
)
 
(58.5
)%
Operating expenses
46,392

 
 
99,599

 
(53,207
)
 
(53.4
)%
Depreciation and amortization expense
7,577

 
 
37,218

 
(29,641
)
 
(79.6
)%
General and administrative expenses
11,158

 
 
15,760

 
(4,602
)
 
(29.2
)%
Operating loss
(14,262
)
 
 
(29,958
)
 
15,696

 
(52.4
)%
Interest expense
(12,974
)
 
 
(24,960
)
 
11,986

 
(48.0
)%
Other, net
1,711

 
 
420

 
1,291

 
n/m

Loss before income taxes
(25,525
)
 
 
(54,498
)
 
28,973

 
(53.2
)%
Income tax provision
(1,406
)
 
 
(2,617
)
 
1,211

 
(46.3
)%
Net loss
$
(26,931
)
 
 
$
(57,115
)
 
$
30,184

 
(52.8
)%








HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per day amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
 
Operating Days
 
Available Days
 
Utilization (1)
 
Average
Revenue per
Day (2)
 
Average
Operating
Expense per
Day (3)
Domestic Offshore
 
210

 
819

 
25.6
%
 
$
58,948

 
$
14,227

International Offshore
 
363

 
728

 
49.9
%
 
75,680

 
32,106

International Liftboats
 
650

 
1,638

 
39.7
%
 
16,945

 
6,940

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
 
Operating Days
 
Available Days
 
Utilization (1)
 
Average
Revenue per
Day (2)
 
Average
Operating
Expense per
Day (3)
Domestic Offshore
 
533

 
887

 
60.1
%
 
$
99,203

 
$
40,548

International Offshore
 
345

 
720

 
47.9
%
 
149,704

 
69,676

International Liftboats
 
788

 
2,070

 
38.1
%
 
22,964

 
6,505

_____________________________
(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.
(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.