C&J Energy Services Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results

HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- C&J Energy Services, Inc. ("C&J" or the "Company") (NYSE: CJ) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Second Quarter 2019 Highlights and Recent Developments

• Consolidated revenue totaled $501.1 million resulting in a net loss of $110.3 million, an Adjusted net loss of $13.1 million, and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $52.0 million
• Net cash increased $25.5 million resulting in free cash flow⁽¹⁾ generation
• Executed on our disciplined returns focused strategy:

-- Idled two horizontal and one vertical fracturing fleet and other under-utilized equipment
-- Continued streamlining SG&A costs and reduced SG&A headcount by 11% since year-end 2018
-- Divested the majority of our South and West Texas fluids management assets on July 31, 2019

• Preparation for proposed merger of equals with Keane Group, Inc. ("Keane") on schedule with HSR clearance received

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

C&J's President and Chief Executive Officer, Don Gawick, commented, "We grew consolidated Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ approximately 5.0% and generated $25.6 million of free cash flow⁽¹⁾ in the second quarter despite a sequential decline in revenue driven by the competitive operating environment.  Our continued focus on reducing our overall cost structure, coupled with the doubling of profitability in our Well Support Services segment, enabled us to improve consolidated profitability sequentially.  With that said, our second quarter results were impacted by challenging headwinds that arose during the latter part of the quarter, most notably impacting our fracturing businesses.  In addition to increased white space in our fracturing calendar, several of our fracturing fleets caught up to customer drilling rigs due to high levels of operational efficiency, and we experienced changes in customer work scope that resulted in fewer multi-well pads and instances of lower margin re-completion activity.  Most of our other completion-oriented businesses experienced lower customer activity levels and a competitive pricing environment, which resulted in the stacking of under-utilized equipment, the closing of unprofitable locations, reductions in headcount, and the managing of labor costs in line with the changing market conditions.

"We continue to make strides to make C&J more profitable by streamlining our overall cost structure with meaningful quarter-over-quarter decreases in direct cost and Adjusted SG&A expense.  In addition, we have cut our capital expenditure budget and further reduced corporate overhead.  For example, we restructured our research and technology division, eliminated certain executive positions as well as senior leadership positions in our cementing business, and implemented our upgraded SAP enterprise resource planning system in early July 2019.  I am also pleased to report that our third quarter 2019 results will reflect the divestiture of the majority of our South and West Texas fluids management assets, which closed on July 31, 2019.  These actions, in combination with future headcount reductions associated with the fluids management asset divestiture, will result in further cost improvement and lower SG&A over the coming quarters.  As always, we are committed to creating long-term value for our shareholders by executing a disciplined capital deployment strategy, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and generating additional free cash flow in the second half of the year.

"Finally, I am pleased to publicly welcome Amy Nelson as a new independent director to C&J's Board.  She joins us at an exciting time as C&J is preparing for a merger of equals with Keane.  Amy complements our Board's skills and experiences, and I am confident she will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our strategy, drive profitability, and enhance value for all C&J stockholders."

For the second quarter of 2019, revenue totaled $501.1 million, a decrease of 17.9% compared to the second quarter of 2018, and a decrease of 1.9% compared to the first quarter of 2019.  We reported a net loss of $110.3 million, or $(1.69) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2019.  This compared to net income of $28.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2018, and a net loss of $23.6 million, or $(0.36) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2019.

We reported an Adjusted Net Loss⁽¹⁾ of $13.1 million, or $(0.20) per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019, compared to Adjusted Net Income of $35.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2018, and an Adjusted Net Loss of $18.5 million, or $(0.28) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2019.  During the second quarter of 2019, Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ totaled $52.0 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $91.9 million in the second quarter of 2018, and Adjusted EBITDA of $49.6 million in the first quarter of 2019.  Please refer to the reconciliation table of net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA in the back of this press release for further information on these non-GAAP financial measures.

Other Financial Information

Our selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense in the second quarter of 2019 was $54.6 million, compared to $59.9 million in the second quarter of 2018, and $53.7 million in the first quarter of 2019.  The sequential increase was primarily the result of severance costs pertaining to the departure of two executive officers, business divestiture costs, and merger-related costs associated with the announced merger of equals with Keane, all of which were offset by decreased headcount, lower incentive compensation expense, and reduced corporate overhead.  On an adjusted basis, Adjusted SG&A⁽¹⁾ expense decreased 19.8% year-over-year and 10.9% sequentially, which was partially driven by an 11%  reduction in SG&A headcount since year end 2018.  As a percentage of revenue, Adjusted SG&A expense decreased sequentially from 10.1% to 9.2%.

Depreciation and amortization expense in the second quarter of 2019 was $58.1 million, compared to $54.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, and $59.8 million in the first quarter of 2019.

The softness in the energy equity markets and the consequential negative impact on our market capitalization during the second quarter triggered a PP&E and intangible asset recoverability test that prompted us to record a non-cash impairment charge of $79.9 million associated with assets in our Well Construction and Intervention Services segment.  Additionally, in conjunction with the July 31, 2019 divestiture of the majority of our South and West Texas fluids management assets, we classified the assets as held for sale within our Well Support Services segment and recognized a loss on disposition of $8.0 million.

Liquidity and Capital Expenditures

As of June 30, 2019, we had a cash balance of $114.4 million and no borrowings drawn on our ABL credit facility.  We exited the second quarter with borrowing capacity of $265.6 million, resulting in $380.0 million of total liquidity as of June 30, 2019.  Capital expenditures totaled $42.9 million during the second quarter of 2019, compared to $92.8 million in the second quarter of 2018, and $48.3 million in the first quarter of 2019.

Business Segment Results

Completion Services

In our Completion Services segment, we generated second quarter 2019 revenue of $322.4 million, a decrease of 21.9% compared to revenue of $412.9 million generated in the second quarter of 2018, and a decrease of 1.4% compared to first quarter 2019 revenue of $327.1 million.  For the second quarter of 2019, we reported net income of $5.1 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA⁽²⁾ of $47.7 million.  This is compared to net income of $54.0 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA of $84.1 million for the second quarter of 2018, and net income of $10.6 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA of $54.4 million for the first quarter of 2019.

Revenue and profitability in our Completion Services segment decreased sequentially primarily due to lower utilization in our fracturing business.  During the second quarter, we experienced increased white space in our frac calendar due to unexpected scheduling gaps and drilling rig delays in select operating basins.  In line with our returns-focused strategy, we continued to reduce our overall cost structure, and we idled two horizontal and one vertical fracturing fleet by the end of the second quarter to more appropriately align our asset base with current customer demand and market conditions.  In our wireline and pumpdown businesses, revenue increased sequentially as customer activity levels improved in the Bakken, but profitability was essentially flat due to the competitive pricing environment, higher consumables costs, and reduced asset deployment in several basins as customers began to reduce their deployed fracturing fleets based on prevailing market conditions.  In response, we continued to focus on efficient customers and further streamlined costs in both our wireline and pumpdown businesses, which included reallocating assets to more profitable locations and closing select operating districts in line with our disciplined returns-focused strategy.

Well Construction and Intervention Services

In our Well Construction and Intervention Services ("WC&I") segment, we generated second quarter 2019 revenue of $72.7 million, a decrease of 26.6% compared to revenue of $99.1 million generated in the second quarter of 2018, and a decrease of 8.1% compared to revenue of $79.1 million generated in the first quarter of 2019.  For the second quarter of 2019, we reported a net loss of $84.0 million that included a $79.9 million non-cash impairment of PP&E and intangibles.  Adjusted EBITDA⁽²⁾ for the second quarter of 2019 totaled $6.9 million.  This is compared to net income of $8.5 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA of $19.9 million for the second quarter of 2018, and a net loss of $3.4 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA of $6.5 million for the first quarter of 2019.

Segment revenue decreased sequentially due to lower customer activity levels and a more competitive pricing environment in our cementing business, but segment profitability increased primarily due to asset redeployment in our coiled tubing business and a more streamlined cost structure in our cementing business.  In our coiled tubing business, we returned two large diameter units to service in West Texas to large, efficient customers that increased overall asset utilization, which was partially offset by continued soft activity levels in both South Texas and the Mid-Continent.  We continued to experience lower overall drilling rig count and a competitive pricing environment in our cementing business that negatively affected customer activity levels, especially in our largest operating basin of West Texas and in the Mid-Continent.  In response and in line with our returns focused strategy, we further reduced our cost structure by stacking lower utilized equipment, consolidating facilities, closing unprofitable districts, and managing labor and operational costs.

Well Support Services

In our Well Support Services segment, we generated second quarter 2019 revenue of $106.0 million, an increase of 7.5% compared to revenue of $98.5 million generated in the second quarter of 2018, and an increase of 1.3% compared to revenue of $104.6 million generated in the first quarter of 2019.  For the second quarter of 2019, we reported a net loss of $4.1 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA⁽²⁾ of $13.4 million.  This is compared to a net loss of $3.2 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA of $11.4 million for second quarter of 2018, and a net loss of $4.5 million resulting in Adjusted EBITDA of $7.0 million for the first quarter of 2019.

Segment revenue and profitability increased sequentially due to higher customer activity levels in most of our operating basins, improved weather conditions, and additional workdays with longer daylight hours characteristic of the second quarter.  In our rig services business, we benefited from improved customer activity levels in both California and the Bakken, which was partially offset by decreased workover rig count in West Texas.  In addition, we achieved our highest deployed rig counts in over a year in both California and the Mid-Continent due to improved maintenance and completion-driven activities.  In our fluids management business, we deployed additional trucks in California to meet growing customer demand for fluids hauling and disposal services.

Forward Outlook

Focusing on the third quarter of 2019, we currently expect our consolidated revenue to decline modestly, primarily due to the divestiture of the majority of our South and West Texas fluids management assets on July 31, 2019, continued white space in our fracturing calendar as customers closely manage capital expenditures, and lower activity levels and pricing pressure in our cementing business.  In our Completion Services segment, we expect the pricing environment to remain competitive and we are preparing for instances of budget exhaustion and delayed completion activity late in the third quarter.  Even though we anticipate improved financial results in our coiled tubing business from the return to service of select units, we expect revenue to decline in our Well Construction and Intervention Services segment due to continued challenging market conditions in our cementing business.  After improving late in the first quarter, the drilling rig count serviced by our cementing business began to decline again in the second quarter, specifically in our largest operating basin of West Texas and the Mid-Continent.  If current market conditions persist, we are prepared to further streamline our cost structure in this business and stack additional equipment during the third quarter.  In our Well Support Services segment, we expect revenue to decline due to the announced fluids management asset divestiture, which should be partially offset by slightly improved activity levels in our rig services and special services businesses.  We will remain focused on the things that we can control and stay committed to maintaining capital spending discipline and generating additional free cash flow in the second half of 2019.

Merger of Equals with Keane Group Update

On June 16, 2019, C&J entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Keane Group, Inc. and one of its subsidiaries ("Keane").  Following the merger, C&J will be a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Keane.  Upon closing Keane will be renamed and have a new ticker symbol.  The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019, pending the satisfaction of certain customary conditions including the approval of the merger by the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock of C&J, and approval of the issuance of common stock of Keane to C&J stockholders in connection with the merger by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holders of common stock of Keane at a meeting of Keane stockholders at which a quorum is present.  In July, we received notification of early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to the proposed merger.  The termination satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the proposed merger.

Conference Call Information

We will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. CT to discuss our second quarter 2019 financial and operating results.  Interested parties may listen to the conference call via a live webcast accessible on our website at www.cjenergy.com or by calling U.S. (Toll Free): 1-855-560-2574 or International: 1-412-542-4160 and asking for the "C&J Energy Services' Earnings Call."  Please dial-in ten to fifteen minutes before the scheduled call time to avoid any delays entering the earnings call.  An archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call on our website at www.cjenergy.com for twelve months following the call.  A replay of the call will also be available for one week by calling U.S. (Toll Free): 1-877-344-7529 or International: 1-412-317-0088, using the access code: 10133211.

About C&J Energy Services

C&J Energy Services is a leading provider of well construction and intervention, well completion, well support and other complementary oilfield services and technologies to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties in onshore basins throughout the continental United States.  We offer a diverse, integrated suite of services across the life cycle of the well, including hydraulic fracturing, cased-hole wireline and pumpdown, cementing, coiled tubing, rig services, fluids management, and specialty well site support services.  We are headquartered in Houston, Texas and operate across all active onshore basins of the continental United States.  For additional information about C&J, please visit www.cjenergy.com.

C&J Energy Services Investor Contact

Daniel E. Jenkins
Vice President – Investor Relations
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1-713-260-9986

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For additional information regarding known material factors that could affect our operating results and performance, please see our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which are available at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these known material risks occur, or should the underlying assumptions change or prove incorrect, our actual results, performance, achievements or plans could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements concerning us are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Important Additional Information Regarding the Merger of Equals Will Be Filed With the SEC

In connection with the proposed merger, Keane has filed a registration statement on Form S 4 that includes a joint proxy statement of Keane and C&J that also constitutes a prospectus of Keane with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Each of Keane and C&J have also filed other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors and stockholders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents containing important information about Keane and C&J through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Keane are available free of charge on Keane's website at http://www.keanegrp.com or by contacting Keane's Investor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 281-929-0370. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by C&J are available free of charge on C&J's website at www.cjenergy.com or by contacting C&J's Investor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 713-325-6000.

Participants in the Solicitation

C&J, Keane and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of C&J is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2019 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 9, 2019, and C&J's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2019. Information about the directors and executive officers of Keane is set forth in Keane's proxy statement for its 2019 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 1, 2019, and Keane's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2019. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC regarding the proposed merger. Investors should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from C&J or Keane using the sources indicated above.

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