nr20140212_8k.htm

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 13, 2014

 

NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

1-2960

72-1123385

(State or other jurisdiction 

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number) 

Identification No.)

     
2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100   77381
The Woodlands, TX   (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)        

                                                                      

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 362-6800

 

______________________________________________________

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On February 13, 2014, Newpark Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial information for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the information in the exhibit attached hereto announcing the Company’s earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

 

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.    Description
     

99.1 

 

Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on February 13, 2014.

 

 
 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.

 

       

 

 

  

 

Dated: February 14, 2014  

 

By: /s/Gregg S. Piontek    

 

 

 

Gregg S. Piontek, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

  

 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

  
Exhibit No.    Description
     

99.1 

 

Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on February 13, 2014.

 

 

 

ex99-1.htm

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

 

 

Contacts:     

Gregg Piontek, VP & CFO
Newpark Resources, Inc.

281-362-6800

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Ken Dennard, Managing Partner

Karen Roan, SVP

Dennard ▪ Lascar Associates

713-529-6600

  

 

NEWPARK RESOURCES REPORTS 2013 FOURTH QUARTER

AND FULL YEAR RESULTS

 

Reports fourth quarter 2013 net income of $0.14 per diluted share

 

Increases share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $100 million

 

THE WOODLANDS, TX – FEBRUARY 13, 2014 – Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $262.5 million compared to $270.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $13.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $11.2 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

Fourth quarter 2013 results include a pre-tax gain of $2.7 million ($0.02 per diluted share) associated with the sale of assets within the U.S.-based completion services business. In addition, the fourth quarter was negatively impacted by a tax rate of 40%, primarily driven by operating losses generated in Brazil during the quarter, for which the recording of a tax benefit is not permitted. Brazil’s fourth quarter results also include $1.0 million ($0.01 per diluted share) of charges for value added tax assessments and restructuring charges.

 

For the full year 2013, total revenues were $1.107 billion compared to $1.038 billion in 2012. Net income for 2013 was $65.3 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $60.0 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, in 2012.

 

Paul Howes, Newpark’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We produced a record year in terms of revenues and cash flow, in spite of challenges we faced in our drilling fluids segment during the fourth quarter. Fourth quarter results were negatively impacted primarily by reduced activity with four key customers across three regions. In the U.S, we also experienced a slowdown in customer activity in November and December, partly due to difficult weather conditions, as well as year-end budget constraints by some customers. Outside of the U.S., Canada experienced the anticipated seasonal improvement, while the temporary weakness in the EMEA region this quarter was expected. Brazil’s unfavorable sales mix was unexpected in the fourth quarter, and we are taking steps to manage through a tougher environment there.

 

 

 

 

“Moving to the operational highlights, we recently signed a new four year contract with Cairn Energy valued at approximately $40 million to deliver drilling fluids products and solids control equipment into India starting in the second half of 2014. Also, we are pleased with our progress on Evolution, with fourth quarter revenues reaching a new record of $34 million, bringing full year Evolution revenues to $120 million. Our Evolution products are experiencing success both domestically and internationally, and we have completed several successful wells in the international arena.

 

“Additionally, our mats segment produced another strong performance, with rental revenues reaching another quarterly record, benefitting from increased usage of our mats through all phases of exploration. Rental revenues increased nearly 50% from a year ago and 5% sequentially. We also completed an acquisition in the U.K. during the fourth quarter, a significant step in our strategy to expand our mat rental business in the international market. This acquisition brings us a base of operations from which to expand into the European market. As we have stated previously, we desire to diversify our mats business outside the U.S. market where we see growth opportunities. This acquisition is also important as it will serve to help fill the capacity of our new manufacturing facility that is nearing the construction phase.

 

“In summary, we are pleased to report another record revenue and cash flow year, while at the same time returning capital to shareholders to enhance shareholder value,” concluded Howes.

 

 

Acquisitions and divestitures

 

The Company announced the acquisition of Terrafirma Roadways (“Terrafirma”), a provider of temporary roadways and worksites based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition was completed in December 2013 for total cash consideration of $6.8 million. Prior to the acquisition, Terrafirma had been operating as a partner to Newpark since 2008 in developing a rental business with Durabase® composite mats, primarily focused in the utility industry in the U.K.

 

The Company also announced that the divesture of the U.S.-based completion services business was completed during the fourth quarter. The completion services business generated $3.3 million of revenues and $2.6 million of operating income during the fourth quarter of 2013, including a $2.7 million gain on the sale of assets.

 

 
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As previously announced, subsequent to the fourth quarter, Newpark entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Environmental Services business to ecoserv, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, Newpark will receive $100 million in cash, subject to adjustment based on working capital conveyed at closing.

 

 

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION INCREASED TO $100 MILLION

 

Subject to completion of the Environmental Services divestiture, the Company’s Board of Directors has amended the previously announced $50 million share repurchase program, doubling the repurchase authorization to $100 million. Since the program’s original authorization in April of 2013, a total of 1.4 million outstanding shares of Newpark common stock have been repurchased to date, at an average cost of $12.00 per share.

 

 

Segment Results

 

The Fluids Systems segment generated revenues of $212.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $229.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Segment operating income was $15.2 million (7.1% operating margin), which includes the $2.7 million gain from the divestiture of the completion services business, in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $17.7 million (7.7% operating margin) in the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

The Mats and Integrated Services segment generated revenues of $34.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $26.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Segment operating income was $15.2 million (43.7% operating margin) in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $10.8 million (40.8% operating margin) in the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

The Environmental Services segment generated revenues of $15.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $14.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Segment operating income was $4.3 million (27.5% operating margin) in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $3.4 million (23.9% operating margin) in the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

 
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CONFERENCE CALL

 

Newpark has scheduled a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2013 results, which will be broadcast live over the Internet, on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the call, dial 480-629-9835 and ask for the Newpark Resources conference call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or access it live over the Internet at www.newpark.com. For those who cannot listen to the live call, a replay will be available through February 28, 2014 and may be accessed by dialing (303) 590-3030 and using pass code 4663753#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at www.newpark.com for 90 days.

 

Newpark Resources, Inc. is a worldwide provider of drilling fluids, temporary worksites and access roads for oilfield and other commercial markets, and environmental waste treatment solutions. For more information, visit our website at www.newpark.com.

 

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including Newpark's strategy for growth, product development, market position, expected expenditures and financial results are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," "projects," "indicates," and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Newpark, particularly its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as well as others, could cause results to differ materially from those stated. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute our business strategy and make successful business acquisitions and capital investments, our customers’ activity levels in exploration and drilling, operating hazards inherent in the oil and natural gas industry, particularly offshore, our international operations, the availability of raw materials and skilled personnel, our customer concentration and cyclical nature of our industry, our market competition, the cost and continued availability of borrowed funds, legal and regulatory matters, including environmental regulations, inherent limitations in insurance coverage, potential impairments of long-lived intangible assets, technological developments in our industry, and the impact of severe weather, particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Newpark's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can be obtained at no charge at www.sec.gov, as well as through our website at www.newpark.com.

 

 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

December 31,

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2013

   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
                                         

Revenues

  $ 262,509     $ 285,708     $ 270,328     $ 1,107,357     $ 1,038,019  
                                         

Cost of revenues

    214,313       230,206       219,817       900,169       846,529  
                                         

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    25,253       25,433       24,217       99,530       86,352  

Other operating income, net

    (3,688 )     (232 )     43       (4,560 )     (759 )
                                         

Operating income

    26,631       30,301       26,251       112,218       105,897  
                                         

Foreign currency exchange loss

    736       975       333       1,818       749  

Interest expense, net

    3,229       2,728       2,403       11,279       9,740  
                                         

Income from operations before income taxes

    22,666       26,598       23,515       99,121       95,408  

Provision for income taxes

    9,142       7,838       12,322       33,798       35,376  
                                         

Net income

  $ 13,524     $ 18,760     $ 11,193     $ 65,323     $ 60,032  
                                         

Income per common share -basic:

  $ 0.16     $ 0.22     $ 0.13     $ 0.77     $ 0.69  

Income per common share -diluted:

  $ 0.14     $ 0.20     $ 0.12     $ 0.69     $ 0.62  
                                         

Calculation of Diluted EPS:

                                       

Net income

  $ 13,524     $ 18,760     $ 11,193     $ 65,323     $ 60,032  

Assumed conversion of Senior Notes

    1,162       1,374       927       5,098       4,868  

Adjusted net income

  $ 14,686     $ 20,134     $ 12,120     $ 70,421     $ 64,900  
                                         

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic

    85,669       85,775       84,602       85,095       87,522  

Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards

    1,738       1,503       903       1,767       876  

Dilutive effect of Senior Notes

    15,682       15,682       15,682       15,682       15,682  
                                         

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

    103,089       102,960       101,187       102,544       104,080  
                                         

Income per common share - diluted

  $ 0.14     $ 0.20     $ 0.12     $ 0.69     $ 0.62  

 

 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.

Operating Segment Results

 

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 
     

December 31,

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2013

   

2013

   

2012

 
                           

Revenues

                       
 

Fluids systems

  $ 212,069     $ 233,020     $ 229,329  
 

Mats and integrated services

    34,856       35,112       26,612  
 

Environmental services

    15,584       17,576       14,387  
 

Total revenues

  $ 262,509     $ 285,708     $ 270,328  
                           

Operating income (loss)

                       
 

Fluids systems

  $ 15,158     $ 17,140     $ 17,714  
 

Mats and integrated services

    15,228       15,345       10,845  
 

Environmental services

    4,288       4,656       3,444  
 

Corporate office

    (8,043 )     (6,840 )     (5,752 )
 

Total operating income

  $ 26,631     $ 30,301     $ 26,251  
                           

Segment operating margin

                       
 

Fluids systems

    7.1 %     7.4 %     7.7 %
 

Mats and integrated services

    43.7 %     43.7 %     40.8 %
 

Environmental services

    27.5 %     26.5 %     23.9 %

 

 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(Unaudited)

               
       

December 31,

   

December 31,

 

(In thousands, except share data)

 

2013

   

2012

 
                     

ASSETS

               
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 65,840     $ 46,846  
 

Receivables, net

    280,445       323,439  
 

Inventories

    189,680       209,734  
 

Deferred tax asset

    11,874       11,596  
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    11,601       12,441  
   

Total current assets

    559,440       604,056  
                     
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    279,342       253,990  
 

Goodwill

    94,064       87,388  
 

Other intangible assets, net

    29,244       41,018  
 

Other assets

    6,327       8,089  
   

Total assets

  $ 968,417     $ 994,541  
                     

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               
 

Short-term debt

  $ 12,867     $ 2,599  
 

Accounts payable

    93,001       114,377  
 

Accrued liabilities

    47,884       42,620  
   

Total current liabilities

    153,752       159,596  
                     
 

Long-term debt, less current portion

    172,786       256,832  
 

Deferred tax liability

    39,509       46,348  
 

Other noncurrent liabilities

    21,316       18,187  
   

Total liabilities

    387,363       480,963  
                     
 

Commitments and contingencies

               
                     
 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized and 98,030,839 and 95,733,677 shares issued, respectively

    980       957  
 

Paid-in capital

    504,675       484,962  
 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (9,484 )     (734 )
 

Retained earnings

    160,338       95,015  
 

Treasury stock, at cost; 10,832,845 and 10,115,951 shares, respectively

    (75,455 )     (66,622 )
   

Total stockholders’ equity

    581,054       513,578  
 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 968,417     $ 994,541  

 

 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

(Unaudited)

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2013

   

2012

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net income

  $ 65,323     $ 60,032  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

         

Impairment charges

    176       443  

Depreciation and amortization

    44,198       32,821  

Stock-based compensation expense

    9,699       7,103  

Provision for deferred income taxes

    (7,832 )     1,358  

Net provision for doubtful accounts

    416       1,709  

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

    (3,178 )     724  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    (2,146 )     -  

Change in assets and liabilities:

               

Decrease in receivables

    32,172       23,565  

Decrease (increase) in inventories

    16,431       (28,758 )

Decrease (increase) in other assets

    4,574       (641 )

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable

    (17,733 )     13,702  

Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities and other

    9,803       (1,813 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    151,903       110,245  
                 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Capital expenditures

    (67,929 )     (43,955 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

    1,313       863  

Proceeds from sale of a business

    13,329       -  

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

    (6,776 )     (53,075 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (60,063 )     (96,167 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Borrowings on lines of credit

    254,390       364,426  

Payments on lines of credit

    (328,086 )     (296,944 )

Other financing activities

    (25 )     (40 )

Proceeds from employee stock plans

    8,328       1,059  

Post-closing payment for business acquisition

    -       (11,892 )

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    2,146       -  

Purchase of treasury stock

    (9,281 )     (50,756 )

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (72,528 )     5,853  
                 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

    (318 )     1,668  
                 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    18,994       21,599  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    46,846       25,247  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  $ 65,840     $ 46,846  

  

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