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Exhibit 99.1                    
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Contacts:
Dan Petro, CFA, Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations
Pioneer Energy Services Corp.
(210) 828-7689

Lisa Elliott / lelliott@dennardlascar.com
Anne Pearson / apearson@dennardlascar.com
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations / (713) 529-6600
Pioneer Energy Services
Reports Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, February 16, 2018 - Pioneer Energy Services (NYSE: PES) today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. Notable items and recent developments include:
Entered into a new $175 million term loan and a $75 million revolving asset-based lending facility in November, which provides improved liquidity, less restrictive covenants, and extended debt maturities.
Domestic drilling services utilization was 100% with an average margin per day of $9,411 in the fourth quarter.
In Colombia, the seventh drilling rig is preparing to mobilize to begin operations early in the second quarter, which will lead to approximately 87% utilization.
Coiled tubing revenue increased 29%, and generated 24% gross margins in the fourth quarter.
Completed another year of safety excellence with a Total Recordable Incident Rate of less than 1.0.
Consolidated Financial Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 were $126.3 million, up 8% from revenues of $117.3 million in the third quarter of 2017 (the prior quarter) and up 77% from revenues of $71.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 (the year-earlier quarter). The increase from the prior quarter is primarily attributable to an increase in drilling activity in Colombia, where we ended the year with six drilling rigs working.

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Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $12.6 million, or $0.16 per share, compared with net loss of $17.2 million, or $0.22 per share, in the prior quarter and net loss of $36.1 million, or $0.53 per share, in the year-earlier quarter. Adjusted net loss(1) for the fourth quarter was $11.1 million, and adjusted EPS(2) was a loss of $0.14 per share as compared to adjusted net loss of $11.3 million, or an adjusted EPS loss of $0.15 per share, in the prior quarter.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was enacted in late December and significantly changed U.S. tax law by, among other things, lowering corporate income tax rates and repealing of the alternative minimum tax (“AMT”).  Due to the reduction in tax rates, net deferred tax assets were re-valued resulting in a tax expense which was then fully offset by a reduction of the valuation allowance.  Additionally, the repeal of the AMT resulted in a $5.4 million tax benefit for the year-ended December 31, 2017 due to a reduction in the valuation allowance.
Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA(3) was $17.0 million, up from $14.0 million in the prior quarter as two additional rigs were mobilized in Colombia and began operations in the quarter, and up from $0.9 million in the year-earlier quarter. The increase from the year-earlier quarter was due to increased demand for all of our service offerings as the market steadily improved with increasing commodity prices throughout 2017.
Operating Results
Production Services Business
Revenue from our production services business was $76.0 million in the fourth quarter, up 2% from the prior quarter and up 86% from the year-earlier quarter. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue from our production services business was 22% in the fourth quarter, flat with the prior quarter and up when compared with 14% in the year-earlier quarter.
The increase in revenues from our production services business from the prior quarter was driven by our coiled tubing services segment, for which revenues were up 29%, reflecting increased demand and revenue rates for our large-diameter, completion-related services. As compared to the year-earlier quarter, activity and revenue rates have improved for all of our production services business segments resulting in

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increased revenues of 86%. Fourth quarter results for our production services business reflect the impact of icy, winter weather conditions and the usual holiday-related activity slowdown at year-end.
The number of wireline jobs completed in the fourth quarter decreased by 6% sequentially, and increased by 11% as compared to the year-earlier quarter. Well servicing average revenue per hour was $518 in the fourth quarter, down from $529 in the prior quarter and up from $481 in the year-earlier quarter. Well servicing rig utilization was 40% in the fourth quarter, 43% in the prior quarter and 40% in the year-earlier quarter. Coiled tubing revenue days totaled 423 in the fourth quarter and 368 in the prior quarter while revenue days in the year-earlier quarter totaled 332.
Drilling Services Business
Revenue from our drilling services business was $50.3 million in the fourth quarter, an 18% increase from the prior quarter and a 64% increase from the year-earlier quarter.
Domestic drilling services rig utilization was 100% for both the fourth quarter and the prior quarter, up from 56% in the year-earlier quarter. Domestic drilling average revenues per day were $23,993 in the fourth quarter, up from $23,872 in the prior quarter and up from $22,225 in the year-earlier quarter. Domestic drilling average margin per day was $9,411 in the fourth quarter, up from $9,083 in the prior quarter and up from $8,044 in the year-earlier quarter driven by increasing dayrates and minimal operational downtime.
International drilling services rig utilization was 65% for the fourth quarter, up from 38% in the prior quarter and up from 24% in the year-earlier quarter. International drilling average revenues per day were $31,188, up from $26,159 in the prior quarter and up from $27,913 in the year-earlier quarter. International drilling average margin per day for the fourth quarter was $6,582, up from $2,777 in the prior quarter and up from $676 in the year-earlier quarter. In the fourth quarter, we achieved the highest level of utilization in Colombia since year-end 2014.
Currently, all 16 of our domestic drilling rigs are earning revenues, 14 of which are under term contracts, and six of our eight rigs in Colombia are earning revenue, resulting in current utilization of 92%.
Comments from our President and CEO    
"Looking back at 2017, we took numerous steps to strengthen our business, make all of our service lines more competitive in the current environment, and further drive efficiencies to lower costs and increase profitability," said Wm. Stacy Locke, Pioneer President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Continuing our multi-year fleet transformation program, during 2017 we sold two less competitive domestic drilling rigs, 16 older wireline units and two smaller-diameter coiled tubing units. We also exchanged 20 older well servicing rigs for 20 new-model well servicing rigs, and took delivery of four new wireline units.
"We have taken delivery of two additional wireline units in 2018 and have ordered a third wireline unit and a new large-diameter coiled tubing unit to improve our positioning in the well-completion business that drove revenue growth throughout 2017. We will continue to evaluate additional, yet modest, accretive

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organic growth opportunities over the course of the year in all service lines; however, those decisions will be based on our ability to fund those opportunities through cash flow from operations or the sale of assets.
“Our continued focus on providing best-in-class service and performance in our core services: drilling, wireline, well servicing and coiled tubing; has positioned us well for the improved market conditions we see today. We are very encouraged by the sustained higher oil prices and the increased demand for our services.
“Our domestic and international drilling operations continue to perform at high levels. Our industry-leading domestic drilling average margins per day increased another 4% to $9,411 per day in the fourth quarter, as compared to the prior quarter. In Colombia, we expect to have seven of eight rigs working by the second quarter. The outlook in both domestic and international markets is very positive for 2018.
“In production services, activity remained strong in the fourth quarter, and we anticipate higher demand in 2018, as rig count and completion activity gradually increase. Higher demand will allow us to activate idled equipment and improve pricing in all three businesses in 2018. Throughout 2017, we used idle equipment to expand into new markets, and we will continue to seek new opportunities in 2018. In wireline services, we established a leadership position in three key markets. In coiled tubing services, we successfully established a new market position, which immediately contributed to the revenue growth in the fourth quarter. We also established a new market position in well servicing; however, 2017 remained somewhat sluggish for a majority of the year. So far in 2018, with higher oil prices, we see utilization increasing.
“Late in 2017, we closed on a new $175 million term loan and $75 million asset-based lending facility to replace our $150 million revolving credit facility. This transaction provides significant liquidity, relief from restrictive covenants, and extends our debt maturities, which will allow us to better participate in the gradually strengthening market," Mr. Locke said.

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First Quarter 2018 Guidance
In the first quarter of 2018, revenue from our production services business segments is estimated to be up approximately 10% to 15% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2017. Margin from our production services business is estimated to be 24% to 26% of revenue in the first quarter. Domestic drilling services rig utilization in the first quarter is estimated to be 100% and generate average margins per day of approximately $9,400 to $9,700. International drilling services rig utilization is estimated to average 70% to 75%, and generate average margins per day of approximately $7,000 to $8,000.
Liquidity
In November 2017, we entered into a new $175 million term loan and a $75 million senior secured revolving asset-based lending facility. We used the proceeds from the term loan to, among other things, repay and retire the outstanding balance on our previous revolving credit facility.
Working capital at December 31, 2017 was $130.6 million, up from $48.0 million at December 31, 2016. Cash and cash equivalents were $73.6 million, up from $10.2 million at year-end 2016.
During 2017, we used $63.3 million of cash for the purchases of property and equipment and used $5.8 million in operating activities, primarily funded by $119.2 million of net borrowings (net of debt issuance costs), $12.6 million of proceeds from the sale of assets, as well as $3.3 million of insurance proceeds received from drilling rig and wireline unit damages.
Capital Expenditures
Cash capital expenditures during 2017 were $63.3 million, including capitalized interest. We estimate total cash capital expenditures for 2018 to be approximately $55 million, which includes approximately $40 million of routine capital expenditures and $15 million of discretionary spending for the purchase of one large-diameter coiled tubing unit and remaining payments on three wireline units, two of which were delivered in January, and additional drilling and production services equipment. As the year progresses, we will continue to evaluate additional discretionary spending as long as it can be funded by cash from operations or proceeds from sales of non-strategic assets.
Conference Call
Pioneer Energy Services' management team will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss these results. To participate, dial (412) 902-0003 approximately
10 minutes prior to the call and ask for the Pioneer Energy Services conference call. A telephone replay will be available after the call until February 23rd. To access the replay, dial (201) 612-7415 and enter the pass code 13675319.
The conference call will also be webcast on the Internet and accessible from Pioneer Energy Services' Web site at www.pioneeres.com. To listen to the live call, visit Pioneer Energy Services' Web site at least 10 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software. A replay will be available shortly after the call. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard Lascar Investor Relations, LLC at (713) 529-6600 or e-mail dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.
About Pioneer
Pioneer Energy Services provides well servicing, wireline, and coiled tubing services to producers in the U.S. Gulf Coast, offshore Gulf of Mexico, Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions through its three production services business segments. Pioneer also provides contract land drilling services to oil and gas operators in Texas, the Mid-Continent and Appalachian regions and internationally in Colombia through its two drilling services business segments.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations

Statements we make in this news release that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not historical fact, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, could differ materially from those we express in the following discussion as a result of a variety of factors, including general economic and business conditions and industry trends, levels and volatility of oil and gas prices, the continued demand for drilling services or production services in the geographic areas where we operate, decisions about exploration and development projects to be made by oil and gas exploration and production companies, the highly competitive nature of our business, technological advancements and trends in our industry and improvements in our competitors' equipment, the loss of one or more of our major clients or a decrease in their demand for our services, future compliance with covenants under debt agreements, including our senior secured term loan, our senior secured revolving asset-based credit facility, and our senior notes, operating hazards inherent in our operations, the supply of marketable drilling rigs, well servicing rigs, coiled tubing units and wireline units within the industry, the continued availability of new components for drilling rigs, well servicing rigs, coiled tubing units and wireline units, the continued availability of qualified personnel, the success or failure of our acquisition strategy, including our ability to finance acquisitions, manage growth and effectively integrate acquisitions, the political, economic, regulatory and other uncertainties encountered by our operations, and changes in, or our failure or inability to comply with, governmental regulations, including those relating to the environment. We have discussed many of these factors in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, including under the headings “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Introductory Note to Part I and “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. These factors are not necessarily all the important factors that could affect us. Other unpredictable or unknown factors could also have material adverse effects on actual results of matters that are the subject of our

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forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We advise our shareholders that they should (1) recognize that important factors not referred to above could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and (2) use caution and common sense when considering our forward-looking statements.

This news release contains non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. A reconciliation of each such measure to its most directly comparable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial measure, together with an explanation of why management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors, is provided in the following tables.
_________________________________
 
(1)
Adjusted net loss represents net loss as reported adjusted to exclude impairments and loss on extinguishment of debt and the related tax benefit, valuation allowance adjustments on deferred tax assets and effect of change in tax rates. We believe that adjusted net loss is a useful measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers, although it is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted net loss may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of net loss as reported to adjusted net loss is included in the tables to this news release.

(2)
Adjusted (diluted) EPS represents adjusted net loss divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period, including the effect of dilutive securities, if any. We believe that adjusted (diluted) EPS is a useful measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers, although it is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted (diluted) EPS may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of diluted EPS as reported to adjusted (diluted) EPS is included in the tables to this news release.

(3)
Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) before interest expense, income tax (expense) benefit, depreciation and amortization, loss on extinguishment of debt and impairments. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of our core operating performance and makes it easier to compare our results with those of other companies within our industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered (a) in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), (b) as an indication of cash flows from operating activities or (c) as a measure of liquidity. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not represent funds available for discretionary use. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of net loss as reported is included in the tables to this news release.


- Financial Statements and Operating Information Follow -

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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
Three months ended
 
Year ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
 
(unaudited)
 
(audited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
126,287

 
$
71,481

 
$
117,281

 
$
446,455

 
$
277,076

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs
92,361

 
56,457

 
86,669

 
330,880

 
203,949

Depreciation and amortization
24,422

 
26,903

 
24,623

 
98,777

 
114,312

General and administrative
18,339

 
15,106

 
17,549

 
69,681

 
61,184

Bad debt expense
151

 
458

 
491

 
53

 
156

Impairment
1,107

 
8,553

 

 
1,902

 
12,815

Gain on dispositions of property and equipment, net
(1,357
)
 
(1,472
)
 
(1,159
)
 
(3,608
)
 
(1,892
)
Total costs and expenses
135,023

 
106,005

 
128,173

 
497,685

 
390,524

Loss from operations
(8,736
)
 
(34,524
)
 
(10,892
)
 
(51,230
)
 
(113,448
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized
(7,949
)
 
(6,627
)
 
(6,613
)
 
(27,039
)
 
(25,934
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(1,476
)
 

 

 
(1,476
)
 
(299
)
Other income (expense), net
200

 
(16
)
 
295

 
424

 
558

Total other expense, net
(9,225
)
 
(6,643
)
 
(6,318
)
 
(28,091
)
 
(25,675
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss before income taxes
(17,961
)
 
(41,167
)
 
(17,210
)
 
(79,321
)
 
(139,123
)
Income tax benefit
5,403

 
5,086

 
(17
)
 
4,203

 
10,732

Net loss
$
(12,558
)
 
$
(36,081
)
 
$
(17,227
)
 
$
(75,118
)
 
$
(128,391
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.53
)
 
$
(0.22
)
 
$
(0.97
)
 
$
(1.96
)
Diluted
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.53
)
 
$
(0.22
)
 
$
(0.97
)
 
$
(1.96
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
77,552

 
67,530

 
77,552

 
77,390

 
65,452

Diluted
77,552

 
67,530

 
77,552

 
77,390

 
65,452





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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(audited)



 
December 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
73,640

 
$
10,194

Restricted cash
2,008

 

Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
113,005

 
72,123

Inventory
14,057

 
9,660

Assets held for sale
6,620

 
15,093

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
6,229

 
6,926

Total current assets
215,559

 
113,996

 
 
 
 
Net property and equipment
549,623

 
584,080

Other long-term assets
1,687

 
2,026

Total assets
$
766,869

 
$
700,102

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
29,538

 
$
19,208

Deferred revenues
905

 
1,449

Accrued expenses
54,471

 
45,345

Total current liabilities
84,914

 
66,002

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt, less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
461,665

 
339,473

Deferred income taxes
3,151

 
8,180

Other long-term liabilities
7,043

 
5,049

Total liabilities
556,773

 
418,704

Total shareholders’ equity
210,096

 
281,398

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
766,869

 
$
700,102



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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(audited)


 
Year ended
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(75,118
)
 
$
(128,391
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
98,777

 
114,312

Allowance for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries
53

 
156

Write-off of obsolete inventory

 
101

Gain on dispositions of property and equipment, net
(3,608
)
 
(1,892
)
Stock-based compensation expense
4,349

 
3,944

Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount
1,548

 
1,776

Loss on extinguishment of debt
1,476

 
299

Impairment
1,902

 
12,815

Deferred income taxes
(5,030
)
 
(11,608
)
Change in other long-term assets
(1
)
 
662

Change in other long-term liabilities
1,994

 
478

Changes in current assets and liabilities
(32,159
)
 
12,479

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(5,817
)
 
5,131

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(63,277
)
 
(32,381
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
12,569

 
7,577

Proceeds from insurance recoveries
3,344

 
37

Net cash used in investing activities
(47,364
)
 
(24,767
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Debt repayments
(120,000
)
 
(71,000
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt
245,500

 
22,000

Debt issuance costs
(6,332
)
 
(819
)
Proceeds from exercise of options

 
183

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs of $4,001

 
65,430

Purchase of treasury stock
(533
)
 
(124
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
118,635

 
15,670

 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
65,454

 
(3,966
)
Beginning cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
10,194

 
14,160

Ending cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
75,648

 
$
10,194



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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Operating Results by Segment
(in thousand)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
Year ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic drilling
$
35,317

 
$
25,781

 
$
35,140

 
$
129,276

 
$
112,399

International drilling
14,970

 
4,829

 
7,403

 
41,349

 
6,808

Drilling services
50,287

 
30,610

 
42,543

 
170,625

 
119,207

Well servicing
18,403

 
16,848

 
19,103

 
77,257

 
71,491

Wireline services
45,253

 
19,153

 
46,085

 
163,716

 
67,419

Coiled tubing services
12,344

 
4,870

 
9,550

 
34,857

 
18,959

Production services
76,000

 
40,871

 
74,738

 
275,830

 
157,869

Consolidated revenues
$
126,287

 
$
71,481

 
$
117,281

 
$
446,455

 
$
277,076

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic drilling
$
21,464

 
$
16,450

 
$
21,769

 
$
83,122

 
$
63,686

International drilling
11,811

 
4,712

 
6,617

 
31,994

 
9,465

Drilling services
33,275

 
21,162

 
28,386

 
115,116

 
73,151

Well servicing
13,246

 
13,203

 
13,988

 
56,379

 
53,208

Wireline services
36,430

 
16,599

 
35,692

 
128,137

 
57,634

Coiled tubing services
9,410

 
5,493

 
8,603

 
31,248

 
19,956

Production services
59,086

 
35,295

 
58,283

 
215,764

 
130,798

Consolidated operating costs
$
92,361

 
$
56,457

 
$
86,669

 
$
330,880

 
$
203,949

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic drilling
$
13,853

 
$
9,331

 
$
13,371

 
$
46,154

 
$
48,713

International drilling
3,159

 
117

 
786

 
9,355

 
(2,657
)
Drilling services
17,012

 
9,448

 
14,157

 
55,509

 
46,056

Well servicing
5,157

 
3,645

 
5,115

 
20,878

 
18,283

Wireline services
8,823

 
2,554

 
10,393

 
35,579

 
9,785

Coiled tubing services
2,934

 
(623
)
 
947

 
3,609

 
(997
)
Production services
16,914

 
5,576

 
16,455

 
60,066

 
27,071

Consolidated gross margin
$
33,926

 
$
15,024

 
$
30,612

 
$
115,575

 
$
73,127

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(12,558
)
 
$
(36,081
)
 
$
(17,227
)
 
$
(75,118
)
 
$
(128,391
)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
16,993

 
$
916

 
$
14,026

 
$
49,873

 
$
14,237


(1)Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) before interest expense, income tax (expense) benefit, depreciation and amortization, loss on extinguishment of debt and impairments. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of our core operating performance and makes it easier to compare our results with those of other companies within our industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered (a) in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), (b) as an indication of cash flows from operating activities or (c) as a measure of liquidity. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not represent funds available for discretionary use. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of net loss as reported to adjusted EBITDA is included in the table on page 14.


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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Operating Statistics
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
Year ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Well servicing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of rigs
125

 
125

 
125

 
125

 
125

Utilization rate
40
%
 
40
%
 
43
%
 
43
%
 
41
%
Rig hours
35,543

 
35,008

 
36,108

 
150,240

 
144,151

Average revenue per hour
$
518

 
$
481

 
$
529

 
$
514

 
$
496

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wireline services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of units
117

 
114

 
117

 
115

 
122

Number of jobs
2,599

 
2,333

 
2,778

 
11,139

 
8,169

Average revenue per job
$
17,412

 
$
8,210

 
$
16,589

 
$
14,698

 
$
8,253

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Coiled tubing services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of units
14

 
17

 
14

 
16

 
17

Revenue days
423

 
332

 
368

 
1,529

 
1,352

Average revenue per day
$
29,182

 
$
14,669

 
$
25,951

 
$
22,797

 
$
14,023


 
Three months ended
 
Year ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
Domestic drilling:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of drilling rigs
16

 
23

 
16

 
16

 
23

Utilization rate
100
%
 
56
%
 
100
%
 
95
%
 
55
%
Revenue days
1,472

 
1,160

 
1,472

 
5,524

 
4,628

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average revenues per day
$
23,993

 
$
22,225

 
$
23,872

 
$
23,403

 
$
24,287

Average operating costs per day
14,582

 
14,181

 
14,789

 
15,047

 
13,761

Average margin per day
$
9,411

 
$
8,044

 
$
9,083

 
$
8,356

 
$
10,526

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International drilling:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of drilling rigs
8

 
8

 
8

 
8

 
8

Utilization rate
65
%
 
24
%
 
38
%
 
46
%
 
7
%
Revenue days
480

 
173

 
283

 
1,345

 
218

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average revenues per day
$
31,188

 
$
27,913

 
$
26,159

 
$
30,743

 
$
31,229

Average operating costs per day
24,606

 
27,237

 
23,382

 
23,787

 
43,417

Average margin per day
$
6,582

 
$
676

 
$
2,777

 
$
6,956

 
$
(12,188
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Drilling services business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of drilling rigs
24

 
31

 
24

 
24

 
31

Utilization rate
88
%
 
48
%
 
79
%
 
78
%
 
43
%
Revenue days
1,952

 
1,333

 
1,755

 
6,869

 
4,846

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average revenues per day
$
25,762

 
$
22,963

 
$
24,241

 
$
24,840

 
$
24,599

Average operating costs per day
17,047

 
15,875

 
16,174

 
16,759

 
15,095

Average margin per day
$
8,715

 
$
7,088

 
$
8,067

 
$
8,081

 
$
9,504




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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
and Consolidated Gross Margin
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 
Three months ended
 
Year ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss as reported
$
(12,558
)
 
$
(36,081
)
 
$
(17,227
)
 
$
(75,118
)
 
$
(128,391
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
24,422

 
26,903

 
24,623

 
98,777

 
114,312

Impairment
1,107

 
8,553

 

 
1,902

 
12,815

Interest expense
7,949

 
6,627

 
6,613

 
27,039

 
25,934

Loss on extinguishment of debt
1,476

 

 

 
1,476

 
299

Income tax benefit (expense)
(5,403
)
 
(5,086
)
 
17

 
(4,203
)
 
(10,732
)
Adjusted EBITDA(2)
16,993

 
916

 
14,026

 
49,873

 
14,237

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
18,339

 
15,106

 
17,549

 
69,681

 
61,184

Bad debt expense
151

 
458

 
491

 
53

 
156

Gain on dispositions of property and equipment, net
(1,357
)
 
(1,472
)
 
(1,159
)
 
(3,608
)
 
(1,892
)
Other income
(200
)
 
16

 
(295
)
 
(424
)
 
(558
)
Consolidated gross margin
$
33,926

 
$
15,024

 
$
30,612

 
$
115,575

 
$
73,127



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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) as Reported to Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
and Diluted EPS as Reported to Adjusted (Diluted) EPS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss as reported
$
(12,558
)
 
$
(36,081
)
 
$
(17,227
)
Impairment
1,107

 
8,553

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt
1,476

 

 

Tax benefit related to adjustments
(942
)
 
(3,116
)
 

Valuation allowance adjustments on deferred tax assets
(20,321
)
 
7,552

 
5,894

 Effect of change in tax rates
20,147

 

 

Adjusted net loss(3)
$
(11,091
)
 
$
(23,092
)
 
$
(11,333
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding, as reported
77,552

 
67,530

 
77,552

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding, as adjusted
77,552

 
67,530

 
77,552

 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted (diluted) EPS(4)
$
(0.14
)
 
$
(0.34
)
 
$
(0.15
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS as reported
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.53
)
 
$
(0.22
)

(3)Adjusted net loss represents net loss as reported adjusted to exclude impairments and loss on extinguishment of debt and the related tax benefit, valuation allowance adjustments on deferred tax assets and effect of change in tax rates. We believe that adjusted net loss is a useful measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers, although it is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted net loss may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of net loss as reported to adjusted net loss is included in the table above.

(4)Adjusted (diluted) EPS represents adjusted net loss divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period, including the effect of dilutive securities, if any. We believe that adjusted (diluted) EPS is a useful measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers, although it is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted (diluted) EPS may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of diluted EPS as reported to adjusted (diluted) EPS is included in the table above.


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PIONEER ENERGY SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Equipment Information
As of February 16, 2018


Drilling Services Business Segments:
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic AC Rigs
 
16

International SCR Rigs
 
8

Total
 
24

 
 
 
Production Services Business Segments:
 
 
 
 
 
Well servicing rigs (by horsepower rating):
 
 
550 HP
 
113

600 HP
 
12

Total
 
125

 
 
 
Wireline services units:
 
 
Onshore
 
104

Offshore
 
4

Total
 
108

 
 
 
Coiled tubing services units:
 
 
Onshore
 
10

Offshore
 
4

Total
 
14

 
 
 


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