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Business
General
We are the world leader in drill stem technology development and drill pipe manufacturing, sales and service; a global leader in drill bit technology, manufacturing, sales and service; and a leading provider of high-performance engineered connections and premium tubular products and services. Our drill stem and drill bit products are used to drill oil and gas wells while our tubular technology and services are primarily used in drilling and completing oil and gas wells. Our customers include oil and gas drilling contractors; North American oil country tubular goods (OCTG) distributors; major, independent and state-owned oil and gas companies; and other oilfield service companies. We primarily operate through three business segments: (1) Drilling Products and Services, (2) Drill Bits and (3) Tubular Technology and Services. Additionally, our Corporate and Other segment now includes the results of IntelliServ, Inc. (IntelliServ), of which we acquired the remaining 50% interest in September 2005.
Our business primarily depends on the level of worldwide oil and gas drilling activity, which depends on capital spending by major, independent and state-owned exploration and production companies. Those companies adjust capital spending according to their expectations for oil and gas prices, which creates cycles in drilling activity. Each of our business segments generally tracks the level of domestic and international drilling activity, but their revenues, cash flows and profitability follow the rig count at different stages within these market cycles. Drill pipe demand is also a function of customer inventory levels which typically lag changes in the worldwide rig count. Drill bit demand and this segment’s earnings and cash flows have closely tracked the worldwide rig count. Within our Tubular Technology and Services segment, there are four product lines: Atlas Bradford® premium connections, Tube-Alloytm accessories, TCA® premium casing and XL Systems large bore connections and services. Results for this segment’s Atlas Bradford, Tube-Alloy and TCA product lines predominantly follow changes in premium tubular markets, including North American offshore drilling (in particular, the Gulf of Mexico) and deep U.S. gas drilling, but short-term demand for Atlas Bradford products also can be affected by inventories at OCTG distributors. The TCA product line also is affected by the level of U.S. OCTG mill activity. This segment’s XL Systems product line generally follows the level of worldwide offshore drilling activity.
Grant Prideco, Inc. is a Delaware corporation formed in 1990. Additional information regarding our segments and our revenues and long-lived assets by geographic region can be found in the footnotes to our consolidated financial statements starting on page 34 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Drilling Products and Services Segment
Our Drilling Products and Services segment manufactures and sells a variety of drill stem products used for the drilling of oil and gas wells. The principal products sold by this segment are: (1) drill pipe products, including tool joints, (2) drill collars and heavyweight drill pipe and (3) drill stem accessories.
Our drill stem products wear out through a combination of friction and metal fatigue and generally are utilized by our customers for a three to five year period assuming regular use. Demand for our drill stem products is impacted primarily by changes in drilling activity and worldwide rig activity. However, since drill stem products are not consumables and represent a capital investment by our customers, demand for these products also is significantly impacted by the level of inventory held by our customers and their perceptions as to future activity and their near-term need for new drill stem products. As a result, even in periods of rising or strong drilling activity, our customers may elect to defer purchases until their own inventory reaches levels at which additional purchases are necessary to sustain their existing drilling activities.
With the increased complexity of drilling activity, demand for our proprietary line of eXtreme® drilling and other premium drilling products has remained strong. Our premium drilling products are specifically designed for extreme drilling conditions such as extended reach, directional, horizontal, deep gas, offshore and
ultra-deepwater drilling, as well as high-temperature, high-pressure and corrosive well conditions. Operators and drilling contractors have embraced our premium products as a way to improve their efficiency and assure performance when drilling under extreme conditions. We believe that our eXtreme® product line offers some of the highest-performance drilling products ever brought to market and provides our customers with engineered solutions for some of their most challenging drilling applications.
Our drill stem products are sold to a variety of customers, including oil and gas drilling contractors, rental tool companies and major, independent and state-owned oil and gas companies. Our customers’ purchasing decisions are generally based on operational requirements, quality, price and delivery. The principal competitors for our drill stem products include Drilco Group (a subsidiary of Smith International Inc.), Texas Steel Conversion, Vallourec and Mannesmann and various smaller local manufacturers in the U.S. and worldwide. We typically compete on quality, technology, price and delivery and we believe we are the technological leader in our industry.
The following is a description of our principal drill stem products:
Drill Pipe Products
Drill pipe is the principal tool, other than the rig, required for the drilling of an oil or gas well. Its primary purpose is to connect the above-surface drilling rig to the drill bit. A drilling rig will typically have an inventory of 10,000 to 25,000 feet of drill pipe depending on the size and service requirements of the rig. Joints of drill pipe are connected to each other with a welded-on tool joint to form what is commonly referred to as the drill string or drill stem.
When a drilling rig is operating, motors mounted on the rig rotate the drill pipe and drill bit. In addition to connecting the drilling rig to the drill bit, drill pipe provides a mechanism to steer the drill bit and serves as a conduit for drilling fluids and cuttings. Drill pipe is a capital good that can be used for the drilling of multiple wells. Once a well is completed, the drill pipe may be used again in drilling another well until the drill pipe becomes damaged or wears out.
In recent years, the depth and complexity of the wells our customers drill, as well as the specifications and requirements of the drill pipe they purchase, have substantially increased. A majority of the drill pipe we sell outside of China is required to meet specifications exceeding minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) standards. We offer a broad line of premium drilling products designed for the offshore, international and domestic drilling markets. Our premium drilling products include our proprietary lines of XT connections and 57/8-inch drill pipe that delivers hydraulic performance superior to standard 51/2-inch drill pipe and weight benefits superior to standard 65/8-inch drill pipe.
Drill Collars
Drill collars are used in the drilling process to place weight on the drill bit for better control and penetration. Drill collars are located directly above the drill bit and are manufactured from a solid steel bar to provide necessary weight.
Heavyweight Drill Pipe and Other Drill Stem Products
Heavyweight drill pipe is a thick-walled seamless tubular product that is less rigid than a drill collar. Heavyweight drill pipe provides a gradual transition zone between the heavier drill collar and the lighter drill pipe.
We also provide kellys, subs, pup joints (short and odd-sized tubular products) and other drill stem accessories. These products all perform special functions within the drill string as part of the drilling process.
Operations
Our major drill stem manufacturing plants are located in the U.S., China, Italy, Mexico, Singapore and Indonesia. These products are sold and serviced through over 16 sales and service facilities located around the
world. We believe we are a fully vertically integrated drill pipe manufacturer, controlling each facet of the drill pipe manufacturing process. We manufacture (through a 50.01% owned joint venture) the green tube (drill pipe tube that has not been heat-treated or processed), the tool joint and complete the finishing and welding operations. We believe this unique manufacturing strategy provides us with significant competitive advantages over other drill pipe manufacturers, including those located outside the U.S. that may have labor and other cost advantages over our U.S.-based manufacturing operations. By controlling each facet of the drill pipe manufacturing process, we are able to tailor our processes and techniques to meet our customers’ demanding product specifications, particularly with respect to green drill pipe tubes with body wall thickness, wall uniformity and other features that exceed minimum API standards and are not readily available from third-party mills.
Drill Bits Segment
Our Drill Bits segment’s products and services are comprised primarily of the operations of ReedHycalog. This segment is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of drill bits, hole-opening or hole enlarging tools, coring services and other related technology to the oil and gas industry. This segment also services its customer base through a technical sales and marketing network in virtually every significant oil and gas-producing region in the world. All of the products and services are generally sold directly to the upstream oil and gas operators and, to a lesser extent, drilling contractors on turnkey and footage contracts. Competition is based on technical performance, price and service.
The drill bit market consists of two product types: fixed-cutter bits and roller-cone bits. We manufacture and sell both product types on a global basis.
Drilling through subsurface strata to locate oil and gas requires a drill bit to be run on drill pipe or conveyed with coiled tubing and rotated by surface rig equipment or downhole motors and turbines. Selecting the optimal bit for a particular application represents one of the many challenges faced by oil and gas companies and drilling contractors in planning a well. Similar to the drill stem market, the primary market driver is worldwide drilling activity or, more specifically, total footage drilled. In addition, demand is a function of well depth and complexity with demand for fixed-cutter bits tied more strongly to offshore, directional or horizontal drilling.
Drill bits constitute a very small percentage of total well costs, but are a critical component of well-construction economics. The time required to drill a well is directly related to a drill bit’s rate of penetration and footage drilled prior to becoming dull and requiring replacement. On a cost-per-foot basis, selecting the appropriate drill bit significantly reduces drilling costs by decreasing drilling time and the number of trips required in and out of a well. Typically, roller-cone bits are most appropriate for shallow, land rig operations, while higher performance roller-cone or fixed-cutter bits with better rates of penetration and longer lives offer the most economic choice for offshore and deep wells where rig rates and trip costs are high.
We provide a complete series of drill bits incorporating advanced materials technology and a range of performance-enhancing features. This broad product offering provides customers with maximum flexibility in selecting drill bits. In addition, we provide drill bit selection and well-planning services through our field sales organization and bit optimization engineers.
Hole-opening tools are used to enlarge a well bore and have found the most widespread application in those instances when the operator wants to maximize well bore size below a cased section of the hole. The most prevalent hole opening tool is the Bicentrix® bit which is a PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) bit built such that it can be passed through a fixed inside diameter casing without rotation, and once the bit exits the casing it can be rotated for drilling a larger hole than would be possible with a conventional bit. Hole-opening tools are also used in a variety of other situations where these bits may provide improvements in well bore quality or increased flexibility in well re-entry.
Coring services provide for the extraction of actual geological formations from a drilled well bore to allow geologists to examine the formations at the surface. During 2005, we acquired the assets of Corion Diamond Products, Ltd. (Corion), the market leader in coring services in Canada. One of the coring services utilized at
Corion is the Corion Express® system which allows the customer to drill and core a well without tripping pipe. Corion Express utilizes wireline retrievable drilling and coring elements which allow the system to transform from a drilling assembly to a coring assembly and also to wireline retrieve the geological core.
Our principal competitors are Hughes Christensen (a division of Baker Hughes Inc.), Smith Bits (a division of Smith International Inc.), and Security DBS (a division of Halliburton Company) as well as numerous smaller competitors throughout the world.
Fixed-Cutter Bits
ReedHycalog first manufactured fixed-cutter natural diamond bits in 1953 and synthetic PDC bits in 1974.
The predominant fixed-cutter bit used in the oil and gas industry is the PDC bit. PDC bits have no moving parts and are therefore intrinsically more reliable than roller-cone bits, but they are generally more sensitive to geological changes. PDC bits drill with a shearing action to remove rock by dragging the diamond elements through the formation as the drill bit body rotates. PDC bits allow faster rates of drilling penetration and can drill complete well sections without the need for bit replacement. As a result, they are used in high cost drilling locations (such as offshore or in remote locations) where their technical advantages reduce drilling time sufficiently to justify the higher cost product.
We provide fixed-cutter bit types and technology under various brand names including TReX®, Raptortm, SteeringWheel®, Rotary Steerable and many others. One of the most significant innovations is our TReX and Raptor cutter technology, which significantly increases abrasion resistance (wear life) without sacrificing impact resistance (toughness). This technology provides a diamond surface that maintains a sharp, low-wear cutting edge that produces drilling results that exceed conventional standards for PDC bit performance. ReedHycalog manufactures these unique and patented synthetic diamonds completely in-house at our Stonehouse, U.K. and Provo, Utah facilities.
Roller-Cone Bits
ReedHycalog has manufactured roller-cone bits since 1916 and produces roller-cone bits for a wide variety of oil and gas drilling applications. Roller-cone bits consist of three rotating cones that have cutting teeth, which penetrate the formation through a crushing action as the cones rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the drill pipe. This cutting mechanism, while less efficient than fixed-cutter bits, is more versatile in harder formations, or where the geology is changing. We manufacture roller-cone bits with milled teeth and with tungsten carbide insert teeth, which have a longer life in harder formations. We also manufacture a unique patented line of bits using near net shape forging technology sold under the brand TuffCuttertm.
We market our roller-cone products and technology globally under various brand names including TuffDutytm, Titantm and TuffCuttertm.
Operations
We manufacture fixed-cutter bits in Stonehouse (U.K.) and in Houston, Texas and roller-cone bits in Singapore and a separate facility in Houston, Texas. Our Corion coring services business is located near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In January 2005, in connection with an expansion of our Singapore operations, a significant portion of the production of roller-cone bits was moved from Houston, Texas to Singapore. In 2005, we also announced our intentions to consolidate our four United States drill bit manufacturing locations into a single location. This consolidation project is currently scheduled to be completed during 2007. All of our drill bit facilities are ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.
We market our drill bits, hole opening and coring services through a global sales and marketing network with our employees strategically positioned around the world. Sales people are located in North and South America, Europe, CIS, Africa, Middle East and Asia. The sales force is technologically sophisticated and has developed strong regional expertise.
Tubular Technology and Services Segment
Our Tubular Technology and Services segment provides a full range of premium threaded connections for casing, production tubing and other accessory equipment. This segment also manufactures and sells premium casing for use with third-party connections and is a leading supplier of tubulars and threaded connections for the large-bore tubular market. During 2003, we made a strategic decision to exit the manufacture and sale of premium tubing. Additionally, in 2004 we sold our Texas Arai couplings business which is now reflected as discontinued operations in our accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Although we sell our large-bore tubulars and connections on a worldwide basis, the demand for the majority of our tubular technology and services is heavily dependent upon North American natural gas drilling activity, and it is more particularly dependent upon rigs drilling for deep gas in the Gulf of Mexico. On a short-term basis, demand for many of these products is also affected by the level of inventory held by distributors of OCTG. Distributors often reduce purchases until their inventory positions are brought in line with then-prevailing market conditions.
Over the long-term, a key factor positively impacting demand for our tubular technology and services is the U.S. dependence on natural gas as a fuel. Gas wells generally encounter higher reservoir pressure and corrosive environments, which both typically increase proportionally with increased depths. Therefore, gas wells can require larger-diameter tubulars with thicker walls, higher strength steel grades and special metallurgy that is resistant to corrosive elements. For these wells, premium connections, as opposed to standardized API connections, are typically used to ensure the integrity of the tubulars throughout the life of the well. Also, depletion rates for natural gas wells in the U.S. have significantly increased during the past decade, which indicates more wells will need to be drilled to keep production levels constant. Although the business will continue to be cyclical, which can affect our performance from year-to-year, this longer term secular trend of increased demand in North America for natural gas should increase the number of natural gas wells being drilled and completed, thus increasing demand for our tubular technology and services.
The following is a description of our principal premium connections and tubular products and services:
Atlas Bradford® Premium Connections and Services
We market our premium engineered connections primarily through our Atlas Bradford product line, which has been recognized as one of the industry’s leading connections for more than 40 years. We offer this product line primarily in the U.S. and Canada due to a licensing arrangement that we previously entered into in which the international rights to our Atlas Bradford connection line were licensed to a third party. We also manufacture and sell connections for drilling with casing and expandable operations on a worldwide basis and recently introduced our licensed ATStm-E semi-premium connection for sale on a worldwide basis.
Our customers use premium connections when they need a connection that maintains a gas-tight seal while subjected to extreme tension, pressure and compression forces or while drilling near environmentally sensitive areas. The failure of a premium connection can be a catastrophic event, leading to the loss of a well or a blowout.
We actively promote our premium connections to oil and gas operators, the ultimate end-users of the products, while selling the premium connections through a network of major distributors in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, we provide tubular (casing, liner and tubing) string design recommendations, a full range test and demonstration facility, plus field service personnel to assist in the running of the products. Our principal competitors for premium connections are Hydril Company, Vallourec and Mannesmann Tubes, the Tenaris Group, Sumitomo, Kawasaki Steel, Lone Star Steel, Citra Tubindo, Hunting Interlock, Inc., Benoit, Inc. and other smaller competitors domestically and internationally.
Tube-AlloyTM Accessories
Tubular accessories are manufactured and sold through our Tube-Alloy product line and include flow control equipment, such as vacuum-insulated tubing, pup joints and landing nipples. Our vacuum-insulated tubing represents an advanced flow-control solution used to minimize paraffin deposits, gas hydrate formation
and annular pressure buildup in deepwater production environments. Through our Tube-Alloy product line, we thread third-party tubular products with our Atlas Bradford connections as well as with third-party connections licensed to us. Our competitors for these products and services include Hunting Interlock, Inc., Benoit, Inc., Oil Tools International, international steel mills and numerous other regional competitors in the U.S. and worldwide.
TCA® Premium Casing
Premium casing products are offered through our TCA product line. These product offerings are designed to address that segment of the oilfield tubular casing market that requires special product characteristics and performance not generally offered by the tubular steel mills. Our TCA product line also provides tubular processing services for major tubular steel mills.
We manufacture and sell premium casing, which includes high-performance, proprietary and custom-designed OCTG from 5 to 17 inches in diameter as well as API casing. Our premium casing is designed for critical applications. To capitalize on the high value spot market, we maintain common and high-alloy green tube inventories to provide quick delivery of custom-finished casing and coupling stock. To meet exact customer specifications and delivery requirements, we offer our specialized Premium Pipe Paktm product line. Premium Pipe Pak is an innovative bundling of proprietary casing, premium engineered connections and inspection services offered in conjunction with an independent third-party inspection company. This product line allows the customer the option of having threaded and inspected critical-service casing shipped “rig-ready” directly to the customer’s well site, which reduces costs and delivery times.
XL Systems
Our XL System’s product line offers the customer an integrated package of large-bore tubular products and services for offshore wells. This product line includes our proprietary line of wedge thread marine connections on large-bore tubulars and related engineering and design services. We provide this product line for drive pipe, jet strings and conductor casing. We also offer weld-on connections and service personnel in connection with the installation of these products. We also completed development of our new high strength Vipertm weld-on connector that we believe will permit us to penetrate traditional markets that do not require the enhanced performance of our proprietary wedge thread design.
Risers range from 95/8-inches to 133/8-inches and represent that section of the offshore production system from the wellhead and mudline up to the offshore production platform, which is typically either a floating platform, tension leg platform or Spar. We currently offer top tension production risers and have begun to bundle our riser products with other third-party technology to offer a complete line of riser products. Our risers are sold with our various marine riser connectors. The tubular and coupling components of our riser products are often manufactured for our XL Systems product line by our Atlas Bradford and TCA product lines.
Our XL Systems product line competes with DrilQuip, Vetco, Oil States, Franks and various other competitors domestically and internationally.
Operations
Our Tubular Technology and Services segment operations are located in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Vlissingen, The Netherlands and Canada. We also offer accessory threading services in Venezuela. In connection with our TCA operations in Muskogee, Oklahoma, we have entered into a long-term supply agreement with U.S. Steel Corporation that we expect will supply the majority of our steel needs at this location for the next several years.
Corporate and Other Segment
This segment primarily includes our corporate overhead expenses along with the operations of IntelliServ, which was accounted for as an equity-method investment in our Drilling Products and Services segment until we purchased the remaining 50% interest in September 2005. This segment also included our industrial drill
pipe operations and our construction casing and water well operations. During the first half of 2003, we exited these product lines, and for the remainder of 2003 and 2004, this segment liquidated the remaining industrial drill pipe inventories.
IntelliServ®
In February 2006, we began offering our IntelliServ telemetry network on a commercial basis. The IntelliServ network is based upon modified drill pipe that is embedded with a telemetry system that permits two-way data transmission along the drill string at rates of up to one million bits per second, which is exponentially greater than the data transmission rates for mud pulse and electromagnetic transmission systems that are utilized today. To date, we have realized no revenue from this new product offering and there can be no assurance that it will be successful or marketed and sold on a commercial basis.
Other Business Data
Research and Engineering
We maintain an active research and engineering program. The program improves existing products and processes, develops new products and processes and improves engineering standards and practices that serve the changing needs of our customers. Our expenditures for research and engineering activities totaled $25.7 million, $20.5 million and $17.7 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Patents
Many of our business lines rely on patents and proprietary technologies. We currently have numerous patents issued or pending. Many of our patents provide us with competitive advantages in our markets. Although we consider our patents and our patent protection to be important for our existing business and for the development of new technologies and businesses, we do not believe that the loss of one or more of our patents would have a material adverse effect on our business as a whole.
Backlog
As of December 31, 2005, we had a product backlog of $813.6 million, representing 60% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005, which we expect to complete during 2006. This backlog was comprised of $656.6 million from Drilling Products and Services and $157.0 million from Tubular Technology and Services. We had a product backlog as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, of $291.9 million and $120.6 million, respectively. These year-end backlogs represented 31% and 15% of our total revenues for those years, respectively. The significant increase in product backlog reflects the strengthening of overall market conditions for oil and gas drilling.
Insurance
We believe that we maintain insurance coverage that is adequate for the risks involved. However, there is always a risk that our insurance may not be sufficient to cover any particular loss or that our insurance may not cover all losses. For example, while we maintain product liability insurance, this type of insurance is limited in coverage, and it is possible that an adverse claim could arise that exceeds our coverage. Further, insurance rates are subject to wide fluctuations, and changes in coverage could result in increases in our cost or higher deductibles and retentions.
We do not maintain political risk insurance (generally designed to cover expropriation and nationalization exposures), but do maintain all-risk property insurance that covers losses from insurrection, civil commotion and uprising. This insurance does not cover losses resulting from a declared state of war and provides a limited range of coverage from terrorist attacks.
Federal Regulation and Environmental Matters
Our operations are subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to the energy industry in general and the environment in particular. Environmental laws have over the years become more stringent, and compliance with such laws increases our overall cost of operations. In addition to affecting our ongoing operations, applicable environmental laws can require us to remediate contamination at our properties, at properties formerly owned or operated by us, and at facilities to which we sent waste materials for treatment or disposal and impose liability for related damages of natural resources. While we are not currently aware of any situation involving an environmental claim that would likely have a material adverse effect on our business, it is always possible that an environmental claim could arise with respect to one or more of our current businesses or a business or property that one of our predecessors owned or used that could have a material adverse effect.
Our expenditures to comply with environmental laws and regulations were not material in 2005, and are not expected to be material in 2006. We also believe that we are in material compliance with applicable environmental requirements and our costs for compliance with environmental laws and regulations are generally within the same range as those of our competitors. However, we can offer no assurance that our costs to comply with environmental laws will not be material in the future. Prior to our acquisition, ReedHycalog was conducting remediation of groundwater at certain of its facilities. Based on currently available information, the indemnification provided by Schlumberger in the acquisition agreement and contractual indemnities from other third parties, we do not believe that these matters will result in any material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. However, there can be no guarantee that the indemnities will be available to cover all costs or that material expenditures will not be incurred.
Our operations are also affected by trade laws affecting the import of OCTG, drill pipe and other products into the U.S. Although the majority of our manufacturing operations, including the capital investment, employees and costs and expenses associated therewith, are located in the U.S., we have key manufacturing facilities located outside the U.S., including our drill bit operations in the U.K. and Singapore, our 50.01% owned Voest-Alpine Tubulars GmbH & Co KG (VAT) subsidiary located in Austria and our tool joint manufacturing operations in Mexico and Italy, that support our domestic operations. Our premium tubular business also is affected by the level of foreign imports of tubular products into the U.S.
Imports of products from our foreign locations that are utilized by our domestic manufacturing operations can be the subject of investigations, including antidumping and countervailing duty orders, into whether such products are unfairly priced at low levels (i.e., dumping) and causing material damage to the domestic industry, as well as investigations under Section 201 of the trade laws into whether such imports have seriously damaged the domestic industry. Although we believe we are the clear price leader for drill pipe and other drill stem products and do not utilize imports from our foreign facilities to “dump” our products, our products have been, and may in the future be, the subject of such investigations.
Employees
As of January 31, 2006, we had 4,506 employees. Certain of our operations are subject to union contracts. These contracts, however, cover approximately 9% of our total employees. We believe our relationship with our employees is good.
Available Information
We file annual, quarterly, and other reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). You may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549. You may obtain additional information about the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us.
We also make available free of charge on or through our Internet site (http://www.grantprideco.com) our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other information statements and, if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.
Item 1A.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors and Exposures
The businesses in which we operate are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could have adverse consequences on our results of operations and financial condition and that could cause actual results to be materially different from projected results contained in the forward-looking statements in this report and in our other disclosures. Investors should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties when evaluating our company and the forward-looking statements that we make. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
A decline in domestic and worldwide oil and gas drilling activity would adversely affect our results of operations.
Our forward-looking statements and projections of future results assume increasing demand and prices for our products and services. However, our businesses are materially dependent on the level of oil and gas drilling activity in North America and worldwide, which in turn depends on the level of capital spending by major, independent and state-owned exploration and production companies. This capital spending is driven by current prices for oil and gas and the perceived stability and sustainability of those prices. Oil and gas prices have been subject to significant fluctuation in recent years in response to changes in the supply and demand for oil and gas, market uncertainty, world events, governmental actions and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control, including:
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the level of North American and worldwide oil and gas exploration and production activity;
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worldwide economic conditions, particularly economic conditions in North America;
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oil and gas production costs;
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the expected costs of developing new reserves;
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national government political requirements and the policies of the OPEC;
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the price and availability of alternative fuels;
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environmental regulation; and
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tax policies.
Decreased demand for our products results not only from periods of lower drilling activity, but also from the resulting build up of customer inventory of drill pipe associated with idle rigs, which can be used on active rigs in lieu of new purchases. The time period during which drill pipe inventory is used is a function of the number of rigs actively drilling and the expected level of drilling activity. A decrease in the number of rigs actively drilling results in a large amount of unused drill pipe on idle rigs and a decrease in demand for new drill pipe.
An economic downturn could adversely affect demand for our products and services and our results of operations.
The U.S. and worldwide economies have been very volatile, and their future directions are uncertain. If North American or international economies decline unexpectedly, our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Increases in the prices of our raw materials could affect our results of operations.
We use large amounts of steel and alloy tubulars and bars in the manufacture of our products. The price of steel and these alloy raw materials has a significant impact on our cost of producing products. If we are unable to pass future raw material price increases on to our customers, our margins and results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Steel and alloy prices have increased significantly during the past several years, caused primarily by significant increases in the prices paid by our suppliers for scrap and coke and alloys utilized in their operations.
In addition, rising alloy and steel costs also have the potential to delay increases in demand for our drill stem components and premium casing products. As drill stem products are not consumables, our customers could elect to defer purchases until such time as they determine that steel prices have stabilized or returned to more normalized conditions. Our forward-looking statements do not assume that there will be any reduced demand for our drill stem products or premium casing as a result of increased prices caused by the current shortages being experienced in the worldwide steel and alloy markets. Reduced demand could adversely affect our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
Interruptions of supply of raw materials could materially adversely affect our results of operations.
We rely on various suppliers to supply the components utilized to manufacture our drilling products and premium casing. The availability of the raw materials is not only a function of the availability of steel, but also the alloy materials that are utilized by our suppliers in manufacturing tubulars that meet our proprietary chemistries. Currently, there is a worldwide shortage of scrap, coke and alloys that has caused raw material prices to increase for steel tubulars, billets and bars utilized in our manufacturing operations. To date, these shortages have not caused a material disruption in availability or our manufacturing operations, however, there can be no assurance that material disruptions could not occur in the future. If material disruptions to raw materials availability occur, it could adversely affect our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition and our ability to increase our manufacturing operations to meet the increased revenues upon which our forward-looking statements are based.
Due to intense competition in our industry, our revenues may decline if we do not develop, produce and commercialize new competitive technologies and products or if we are unable to adequately protect our current and future intellectual property rights relating to our technologies and products.
The markets for our premium products and services are characterized by continual developments. Substantial improvements in the scope and quality of product function and performance can occur over a short period of time. In order to remain competitive, we must be able to develop commercially competitive products in a timely manner in response to changes in technology. Our ability to develop new products and maintain competitive advantages depends on our ability to design and commercially market products that meet the needs of our customers, including delivery schedules and product specifications.
Additionally, the time and expense invested in product development may not result in commercially feasible applications that provide revenues. We could be required to write-off our entire investment in a new product that does not reach commercial viability. Moreover, we may experience operating losses after new products are introduced and commercialized because of high start-up costs, unexpected manufacturing costs or problems or lack of demand.
Many of our products and the processes we use to manufacture them have been granted U.S. and international patent protection, or have patent applications pending. Nevertheless, patents may not be granted for our applications and, if patents are issued, the claims allowed may not be sufficient to protect our technology. If our patents are not enforceable, or if any of our products infringe patents held by others, our financial results may be adversely affected. Our competitors may be able to independently develop technology that is similar to ours without infringing on our patents, which is especially true internationally where the protection of intellectual property rights may not be as effective. In addition, obtaining and maintaining
intellectual property protection internationally may be significantly more expensive than doing so domestically. We may have to spend substantial time and money defending our patents and, after our patents expire, our competitors will not be legally constrained from developing products substantially similar to ours.
Our results of operations and financial condition are dependent upon our ability to successfully increase and decrease, without material disruption, our manufacturing capacity and expense in response to changes in demand and to maintain prices for our products, which can be adversely affected by changes in industry conditions and competitive forces.
Our projections assume increasing demand for our products and services during 2006. As a result, we are in the process of increasing our production capacity to meet this increased demand. Our forward-looking statements assume we can increase this capacity with minimal operational disruption and inefficiencies. If this does not happen, or we experience unexpected difficulties in this regard, our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition during this ramp-up could be adversely affected.
Our results of operations can be adversely affected by adverse weather conditions and unexpected stoppages in production.
Our projections assume that there will not be any adverse effects in demand for our products or our production capacity from unexpected weather conditions such as hurricanes and other natural disasters. In addition, our forward-looking statements assume that we will not experience any material failures in our manufacturing equipment that would reduce our manufacturing capacity and efficiencies. If such unexpected weather conditions or disruptions in operations occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
Our international operations may experience severe interruptions due to political, economic or other risks, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
For the year ended December 31, 2005, we derived approximately 36% of our total revenues from our facilities outside the United States. In addition, a large part of sales from our domestic locations were for use in foreign countries. In addition, many of our key manufacturing operations are outside of the United States, including Mexico, Italy, United Kingdom, China, Indonesia and Singapore. Our operations in certain international locations are subject to various political and economic conditions existing in those countries that could disrupt operations. These risks include:
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changes in foreign tax laws;
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changes in regulations and labor practices;
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currency fluctuations and devaluations;
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currency restrictions, banking crises and limitations on repatriation of profits; and
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political instability or military conflict.
Our foreign operations may suffer disruptions, and we may incur losses that will not be covered by insurance. We have not historically carried political risk insurance. In particular, terrorist attacks and other threats to U.S. national security and resulting U.S. military activity throughout the world increase the possibility that our operations could be interrupted or adversely affected. Such disruption could result in our inability to ship products in a timely and cost-effective manner or our inability to place contractors and employees in various countries or regions.
Any material currency fluctuations or devaluations, or political events that disrupt oil and gas exploration and production or the movement of funds and assets could materially adversely affect our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
We manufacture and sell drill pipe locally through our Chinese operations. As is customary in this country, our Chinese operations may settle receivables and payables through bearer bonds and notes. At
December 31, 2005, we were not holding any such notes. To date, our Chinese operations have not experienced significant losses as a result of such practice; however, there can be no assurance that such losses could not occur in the future. Any such losses could have a materially adverse affect on our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition in the period in which they occur.
We have an agreement with VAT, an entity of which we own 50.01%, to purchase green tubulars through September 2007. Our future results could be adversely affected if we are unable to use or resell these tubulars. In addition, we have agreed to be responsible for paying any “anti-dumping” duties in the United States on the resale of these tubulars, which could affect our ability to resell the tubulars in the United States. Further, our long-term supply contract with VAT is denominated in Euros. We have no significant offset for revenues in Euros and we have not hedged for currency risk with respect to this contract. Thus, a material long-term strengthening of the Euro versus the U.S. dollar could materially adversely affect our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
In connection with our business operations, we could be subject to substantial liability claims that adversely affect our results of operations.
Our products are complex and the failure of this equipment to operate properly or to meet specifications may greatly increase our customers’ costs of drilling a well. In addition, many of these products are used in hazardous drilling and production applications where an accident or product failure can cause personal injury or loss of life; damage to property, equipment or the environment; regulatory investigations and penalties; and the suspension of the end-user’s operations. If our products or services fail to meet specifications or are involved in accidents or failures, we could face warranty, contract or other litigation claims for which we may be held responsible and our reputation for providing quality products may suffer.
Our insurance may not be adequate in risk coverage or policy limits to cover all losses or liabilities that we may incur or for which we may be responsible. Moreover, in the future we may not be able to maintain insurance at levels of risk coverage or policy limits that we deem adequate or at premiums that are reasonable for us, particularly in the recent environment of significant insurance premium increases. Further, any claims made under our policies will likely cause our premiums to increase.
Any future damages deemed to be caused by our products or services that are assessed against us and that are not covered by insurance, or that are in excess of policy limits or subject to substantial deductibles, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Litigation and claims for which we are not insured can occur, including employee claims, intellectual property claims, breach of contract claims and warranty claims. Our forward-looking statements assume that such uninsured claims or issues will not occur. We account for warranty reserves on a specific identification basis. As a result, a significant unexpected warranty issue during a particular quarter or year could cause a material reduction in our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition in the quarter or year in which the reserve for such warranty is made.
We are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that expose us to potential financial liability.
Our operations are regulated under a number of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, which govern, among other things, the discharge of hazardous materials into the air and water, as well as the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and the remediation of contaminated sites. Compliance with these environmental laws is a major consideration in the manufacturing of our products. Because we use and generate hazardous substances and wastes in our manufacturing operations, we may be subject to material financial liability for any investigation and clean up of such hazardous materials, and any related personal injury damages or toxic tort claims. We have not historically carried insurance for such matters.
In addition, many of our current and former properties are or have been used for industrial purposes. Accordingly, we also may be subject to financial liabilities relating to the investigation and remediation of hazardous materials resulting from the action of previous owners or operators of industrial facilities on those
sites. Liability in many instances may be imposed on us regardless of the legality of the original actions relating to the hazardous or toxic substances or whether or not we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of those substances.
We are also subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to safety and health conditions in our manufacturing facilities. Those laws and regulations may subject us to material financial penalties or liabilities for any noncompliance, as well as potential business disruption if any of our facilities or a portion of any facility is required to be temporarily closed as a result of any violation of those laws and regulations. Any such financial liability or business disruption could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
Our results of operations could be adversely affected by actions under U.S. trade laws and new foreign entrants into U.S. markets.
Although we are a U.S.-based manufacturing company, we do own and operate international manufacturing operations that support our U.S.-based business. If actions under U.S. trade laws were instituted that limited our access to these products, our ability to meet our customer specifications and delivery requirements would be reduced. Any adverse effects on our ability to import products from our foreign subsidiaries could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
Additionally, foreign producers of tubular goods have been found to have sold their products, which may include premium connections, for export to the United States at prices that are lower than the cost of production, or their prices in their home market, or a major third-country market. Anti-dumping orders restricting the manner and price at which tubular goods from certain countries can be imported are currently in effect. If such orders are revoked or changed, we could be exposed to increased competition from imports that could reduce our sales and market share. In addition, the premium connections market served by our Atlas Bradford product line is highly competitive. The level of competition could further increase if foreign steel mills, with their own lines of internationally accepted premium connections, more successfully penetrate the U.S. market, which could adversely affect our results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and financial condition.
Item 1B.
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.
Item 2.
Properties
The following table describes the principal manufacturing, other facilities and offices we currently own or lease. We believe that our manufacturing facilities are well maintained and suitable for their intended purpose.
Item 3.
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, we are the subject of various claims and litigation. We maintain insurance to cover many of our potential losses and we are subject to various self-retentions and deductibles with respect to our insurance. See “Business - Other Business Data - Insurance.” Although we are subject to various ongoing items of litigation, we do not believe that any of the items of litigation that we are currently subject to will result in any material uninsured losses to us. It is possible, however, that an unexpected judgment could be rendered against us in the cases in which we are involved that could be uninsured and beyond the amounts that we currently have reserved or anticipate incurring for that matter.
Item 4.
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Company during the fourth quarter of 2005.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock has a par value of $0.01 per share and is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “GRP.” The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low sales prices of our common stock as reported on the NYSE:
We have not paid cash dividends on our common stock since becoming a public company. We currently intend to retain any earnings for use in our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, our senior credit facility and indenture governing our 61/8% Senior Notes Due 2015 contain restrictions on our ability to pay dividends. Refer to Part II - Item 7 - “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” for further information.
At February 17, 2006, we had 2,666 record holders of our common stock.
Item 6.
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth certain of our historical financial data. In April 2004, we sold the assets and business of our Texas Arai division and prior year results related to this division have been reclassified as discontinued operations. This information should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following information may not be indicative of our future operating results.
(a)
See discussion of other charges related to 2004 and 2003 in Note 3 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
(b)
Includes total refinancing charges of $57.1 million, which includes $35.4 million related to replacing our previous $190 million credit facility with a new $350 million credit facility, and an early redemption of our $200 million 95/8% Senior Notes due 2007 and $21.7 million related to the repurchase of substantially all of our 9% Senior Notes. The $35.4 million is comprised of $25.4 million for the make-whole premium on the 95/8% Senior Notes, $4.8 million related to the write-off of debt issue costs associated with the previous credit facility and the 95/8% Senior Notes, including the 95/8% Senior Note’s discount, and $5.2 million related to the settlement of Treasury rate locks. The $21.7 million, related to the repurchase of the 9% Senior Notes, is comprised of $18.1 million for the tender offer consideration and consent payment, $3.2 million related to the write-off of debt issue costs and $0.4 million in other related fees.
(c)
We incurred $7.0 million of other charges during the year ended December 31, 2002. This includes a charge of $2.6 million related to fixed asset write-downs and a charge of $4.4 million for executive severance costs.
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Includes a cumulative effect of accounting change related to Financial Accounting Standards Board (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” of $6.4 million, net of tax.
(e)
We incurred $44.8 million of other charges during the year ended December 31, 2001. This includes a charge of $11.1 million related to inventory write-offs and capitalized manufacturing variance write-offs which were classified as cost of sales and $33.7 million related to the write-off of assets related to our manufacturing arrangement with OCTL in India of $17.7 million, fixed asset impairments of $1.5 million and severance and related expenses of $14.5 million.
Item 7.
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion is intended to assist you in understanding our financial position as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and our results of operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. This discussion should be read with our consolidated financial statements and their notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The discussion of our results of operations and financial condition contains statements relating to our future results, including certain projections and trends, which constitute forward-looking statements. Certain risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to be materially different from projected results contained in these forward-looking statements and other disclosures. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described under “Forward-Looking Statements and Exposures” below. As used herein, unless otherwise required by the context, the term “Grant Prideco” refers to Grant Prideco, Inc. and the terms “we,” “our,” and similar words refer to Grant Prideco and its subsidiaries. The use herein of such terms as “group,” “organization,” “we,” “us,” “our” and “its,” or references to specific entities, are not intended to be a precise description of corporate relationships.
General
We are the world leader in drill stem technology development and drill pipe manufacturing, sales and service; a global leader in drill bit technology, manufacturing, sales and service; and a leading provider of high-performance engineered connections and premium tubular products and services. We operate primarily through three business segments: (1) Drilling Products and Services, (2) Drill Bits and (3) Tubular Technology and Services. Additionally, our Corporate and Other segment now includes the results of IntelliServ, which we acquired the remaining 50% interest in September 2005.
Refinancing Charges
In 2005, we completed a comprehensive debt restructuring program to decrease interest expense and improve flexibility. In connection with the debt restructuring program, we incurred total refinancing charges of $57.1 million, which includes $35.4 million related to replacing our previous $190 million credit facility with a new $350 million credit facility and an early redemption of our $200 million 95/8% Senior Notes due 2007 and $21.7 million related to the repurchase of substantially all of our 9% Senior Notes. The $35.4 million is comprised of $25.4 million for the make-whole premium on the 95/8% Senior Notes, $4.8 million related to the write-off of debt issue costs associated with the previous credit facility and the 95/8% Senior Notes, including the 95/8% Senior Note’s discount, and $5.2 million related to the settlement of Treasury rate locks. The $21.7 million, related to the repurchase of the 9% Senior Notes, is comprised of $18.1 million for the tender offer consideration and consent payment, $3.2 million related to the write-off of debt issue costs and $0.4 million in other related fees.
Acquisitions
We purchased the remaining 30% interest in Grant Prideco Jiangsu (GPJ) (formerly known as Jiangsu Shuguang Grant Prideco Tubular Limited (JSG)) effective October 1, 2005 for $10.5 million in cash and a commitment to make subsequent investments in China. Additionally, we entered into a 5-year non-compete agreement with one of the selling shareholders for $0.5 million, of which $0.2 million was paid at closing and the remainder will be paid over a two-year period.
On September 2, 2005, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in IntelliServ for $8.7 million in cash plus a non-interest bearing note payable of $7.0 million, with $4.0 million due January 2006 and $3.0 million due January 2007, which was discounted to $6.8 million based on our incremental borrowing rate of 4.9%. Additional contingent consideration could be paid based on the product’s adoption rate and revenues. The purchase agreement limits the total contingent consideration to $85.0 million. IntelliServ, located in Provo, Utah, is developing a drill string telemetry network embedded within drill pipe.
On July 21, 2005, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Corion, a coring business headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, for approximately $17.0 million in cash with up to an additional $9.5 million payable upon achieving certain performance benchmarks. Corion’s flagship product is the Corion Express, which allows an operator to drill and core without tripping the pipe, providing substantial operational savings compared with conventional coring techniques.
Market Trends
Our business primarily depends on the level of worldwide oil and gas drilling activity, which depends on capital spending by major, independent and state-owned exploration and production companies. Those companies adjust capital spending according to their expectations for oil and gas prices, which creates cycles in drilling activity. Each of our business segments generally tracks the level of domestic and international drilling activity, but their revenues, cash flows and profitability follow the rig count at different stages within these market cycles. Drill pipe demand is also a function of customer inventory levels and typically lags changes in the worldwide rig count. In a rising market, this results in longer lead times for ordered products. In a declining market, customers are contractually required to purchase ordered drill pipe even if they will no longer need that pipe. This creates a situation where some customers have an inventory of excess drill pipe. Drill bit demand and this segment’s earnings and cash flows have closely tracked the worldwide rig count. Within our Tubular Technology and Services segment, there are four product lines: Atlas Bradford premium connections, Tube-Alloy accessories, TCA premium casing and XL Systems large bore connections and services. Results for this segment’s Atlas Bradford, Tube-Alloy and TCA product lines predominantly follow changes in premium tubular markets, including North American offshore drilling (in particular, the Gulf of Mexico) and deep U.S. gas drilling, but short-term demand for Atlas Bradford products also can be affected by inventories at OCTG distributors. The TCA product line also is affected by the level of U.S. OCTG mill activity. This segment’s XL Systems product line generally follows the level of worldwide offshore drilling activity.
For the periods below, the revenues, profitability and cash flows from each of our business segments have been impacted by changes in oil and gas prices and rig counts. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to oil and gas prices at the dates indicated and the North American (U.S. and Canadian) and international rig counts for the periods reflected:
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Price per barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude as of the dates presented above. Source: Bloomberg Energy/ Commodity Service.
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Price per MMBtu as of the dates presented above. Source: Bloomberg Energy/ Commodity Service.
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Source: Baker Hughes Rig Count (International Rig Count excludes China and the Former Soviet Union).
Future Market Trends and Expectations
We anticipate future results will be based on the level of drilling activity and our customers’ views regarding the sustainability of that activity. These perceptions depend on their views regarding oil and natural gas prices. When forecasting our results for 2006, we relied on assumptions about the market, customers and suppliers, and we also considered the Company’s backlog, which is at its highest level ever, and past results. All these indicators point to increased performance in 2006. More recently, however, U.S. natural gas prices have decreased over 50% from their peak in December 2005. Despite this decline, we have not yet seen any significant changes in our customer’s spending plans. Therefore, we expect a continuation of strong worldwide drilling activity levels throughout 2006. Using these indicators and assumptions, we anticipate that 2006 earnings will be another record, in the range of $2.40 to $2.60 per diluted share, excluding any unusual items. Our results could materially differ from these forecasts if any of our assumptions, such as customer expectations of commodity price strength or drilling activity, prove to be incorrect. In addition, our businesses’ operations, financial condition and results of operations are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that if realized could cause our actual results to differ substantially from our forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are further described in Item 1A. of this report.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2004
The following table summarizes the results of the Company:
(a)
Includes other charges of $2.0 million in 2004 related to our manufacturing rationalization program, which includes lease termination, severance and other exit costs in connection with the downsizing of our Drilling Products Canadian operations.
(b)
Includes other charges of $3.2 million for severance costs related to the Tubular Technology and Services organizational restructuring.
(c)
Includes other charges of $3.8 million for the write-off of leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures related to the relocation of our corporate offices in September 2004.
Consolidated revenues increased $404.4 million, or 43%, while the worldwide average rig count increased 15%. Consolidated operating income increased $169.3 million, or 119%, and operating income margins increased from 15% to 23%. Operating income in 2004 included other charges and transition costs mentioned above totaling $9.0 million. Improved margins reflect a strong market activity and better pricing at all of our segments.
Other operating expenses (sales and marketing, general and administrative, and research and engineering) as a percentage of revenues decreased to 19% from 25%. This improvement primarily reflects reduced sales and marketing expenses at certain foreign locations at our Drill Bits segment.
Interest expense decreased $12.7 million due to lower debt balances year-over-year as a result of our comprehensive debt restructuring during 2005. Equity income from unconsolidated affiliates increased to $58.3 million from $4.6 million, which primarily reflects increased earnings from VAT. VAT is benefiting from increased volume and pricing for seamless OCTG products. Other income increased from $0.4 million in 2004 to $5.7 million in 2005 due primarily to foreign exchange gains from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Euro and British Pound. Fiscal 2004 included net gains from asset sales of $4.5 million. Additionally, in 2005 we incurred refinancing charges of $57.1 million associated with our debt restructuring program mentioned above.
The Company’s tax rate in 2005 was 31.1% compared to 33.2% in 2004. This rate decrease was primarily attributable to a $4.9 million reversal of a deferred tax valuation reserve for foreign tax credits.
Segment Results
Drilling Products and Services
Revenues for the Drilling Products and Services segment increased $208.3 million, or 53%, and operating income increased $85.5 million, or 94%, which includes other charges mentioned above of $2.0 million in 2004. The operating income margin of 29% was up from 23%, including charges. During 2005, drill pipe footage sold increased 2.9 million feet, or 36%. The average sales price per foot increased by 12%, which primarily reflects price increases implemented during the year that include surcharges due to higher steel prices. Also contributing to the revenues increase are increased sales of tool joints, heavyweight drill pipe and drill collars.
Drill Bits
Revenues for the Drill Bits segment increased $71.3 million, or 22%. This increase was attributable to increased revenues in U.S. and Canada reflecting the 18% increase in the average North American rig count, increased revenues at certain international regions due to increased activity and focused sales programs, and incremental revenues from our acquisition of Corion in July 2005. Operating income increased $28.1 million, or 40%, and operating income margins increased from 22% to 25%. The increase in margins was primarily due to decreased sales and marketing expenses at certain less profitable foreign locations.
Tubular Technology and Services
Revenues for the Tubular Technology and Services segment increased by 56% to $352.9 million. Operating income increased $67.4 million, or 323%, which includes other charges mentioned above of $3.2 million in 2004 and operating income margins of 25% was up from 9%. These increases reflect increased volumes and pricing across all of this segments product lines primarily due to increased deep gas drilling activity and higher steel prices.
Corporate and Other
Corporate expenses for 2005 were $52.1 million up from $40.4 million in 2004, which included other charges previously mentioned of $3.8 million in 2004. As a percentage of revenues, Corporate expenses remained relatively flat year-over-year. The increase is also due to start-up costs associated with IntelliServ, which we acquired the remaining 50% in September 2005.
Year Ended December 31, 2004 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2003
The following table summarizes the results of the Company:
(a)
Includes other charges of $2.0 million in 2004 related to our manufacturing rationalization program, which includes lease termination, severance and other exit costs in connection with the downsizing of our Drilling Products Canadian operations. Includes other charges of $24.9 million in 2003 for fixed asset write-downs related to our manufacturing rationalization program designed to take out of service redundant or idle assets before their estimated useful lives pursuant to our initiative to streamline manufacturing capacity and improve operating efficiencies. The fixed asset write-downs were determined by use of internal appraisals and evaluations to assess the net realizable value upon disposal based on expected future cash flows.
(b)
Includes other charges of $3.2 million for severance costs related to the Tubular Technology and Services organizational restructuring.
(c)
Includes other charges of $3.8 million for the write-off of leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures related to the relocation of our corporate offices in September 2004.
(d)
Includes transition costs of $3.9 million related to the ReedHycalog acquisition in December 2002.
(e)
Includes other charges of $6.4 million, $0.4 million in Tubular, Technology, and Services and $6.0 million in Corporate and Other, classified as Cost of Sales related to the write-down of industrial inventory products to their estimated net realizable values. The amount was determined by use of internal appraisals and evaluations to assess the estimated net realizable value upon disposition.
(f)
Includes other charges of $6.4 million related to the write-down of two technology joint ventures. Included in this amount is a goodwill impairment of $2.5 million, an intangible asset write-off of $1.3 million and an equity-method investment impairment of $2.6 million.
(g)
Includes other charges of $1.5 million for stock compensation expense. In May 2003, two members of the Board of Directors volunteered to step down to reduce the number of common directors between us and our former parent Weatherford, and vesting of their stock-based compensation was accelerated. Also included is a $1.4 million credit reflecting the actual 2003 settlement of a liability accrued as a charge in 2000.
Consolidated revenues increased $141.8 million, or 18%, while the worldwide rig count increased 10%. Consolidated operating income increased $96.4 million, or 213%, and operating income margins increased from 6% to 15%. Operating income in 2004 and 2003 included other charges and transition costs mentioned above totaling $9.0 million and $41.7 million, respectively. Improved margins reflect better pricing at all of our segments and efficiencies obtained from the Drilling Products and Services’ rationalization program and the
Tubular Technology and Services’ restructuring program. These improved margins were partially offset by increased costs at the Drill Bits segment.
Other operating expenses (sales and marketing, general and administrative, and research and engineering) as a percentage of revenues increased slightly from 24% to 25%. The increase in other operating expenses resulted primarily from increased sales and marketing expenses at our Drill Bits segment from international expansion costs and bad debt expense related to foreign accounts receivable, higher incentive expenses and increased costs related to compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Interest expense decreased $2.0 million due to lower debt balances compared to the prior year. Equity income from unconsolidated affiliates increased to $4.6 million compared to $2.0 million in 2003. This improvement primarily reflects increased equity income from our investment in VAT partially offset by increased development spending in our IntelliServ joint venture. Additionally, 2003 includes losses from one of our technology joint ventures that we wrote-off in December 2003. Other income, net decreased from $11.2 million in 2003 to $0.4 million in 2004. Fiscal 2003 includes gains related to the sales of businesses of $3.4 million and favorably renegotiating a liability to our former parent of $6.6 million, partially offset by transition costs in 2003 of $2.9 million associated with the ReedHycalog integration. Fiscal 2004 includes net gains from asset sales of $4.5 million. Additionally, we incurred foreign exchange losses of $3.7 million in 2004 versus losses of $3.2 million in 2003 resulting primarily from the U.S. dollar weakening in relation to the Euro and British Pound.
Our tax rate in 2004 was 33.2% compared to 45.9% in 2003. The rate decrease was primarily attributable to lower expected foreign taxes due to the favorable renegotiation of a tax holiday for certain foreign operations.
Segment Results
Drilling Products and Services
Revenues for the Drilling Products and Services segment increased $82.3 million, or 27%, and operating income increased $71.7 million, or 383%, which includes other charges mentioned above of $2.0 million and $24.9 million in 2004 and 2003, respectively. The operating income margin of 23% was up from 6%, including charges. During 2004, drill pipe footage sold increased 0.9 million feet, or 13%, from 7.1 million feet to 8.0 million feet sold. The average sales price per foot increased by 15%, which primarily reflects a shift in product mix from lower margin, small-diameter drilling products to higher margin, large-diameter drilling products and price increases implemented during the year that include surcharges due to higher steel prices. Also contributing to the revenues increase are increased sales of tool joints, heavyweight drill pipe and drill collars and this segment’s results reflect the benefits from the rationalization program implemented at the beginning of 2004, which increased facility utilization and provided efficiency improvements.
Drill Bits
Revenues for the Drill Bits segment increased $67.9 million, or 26%. This increase was primarily attributable to increased revenues in U.S. and Canada reflecting the 11% increase in the North American rig count, increased revenues at certain international regions due to focused sales and marketing efforts and increased revenues from our acquisition of Diamond Products International, Inc. (DPI) in August 2004. This segment continues to have success in its newly developed product lines, which include ReedHycalog’s rotary steerable bit technologies and directional products, ReedHycalog’s TReXtm diamond technology and the TuffCuttertm, TuffDutytm and Titantm lines of roller-cone products. Operating income increased $12.1 million, or 21%, which includes transition costs mentioned above of $3.9 million in 2003, however operating income margins decreased slightly from 23% to 22%. The decrease in margins was primarily due to manufacturing inefficiencies while shifting capacity between plants in connection with an expansion of our Singapore operations, and incremental sales and marketing expenses in connection with this segment’s international expansions, increased bad debt expense related to foreign accounts receivable and the acquisition of DPI.
Tubular Technology and Services
Revenues for the Tubular Technology and Services segment remained relatively flat. Revenues were up at this segment’s TCA and XL Systems product lines but were offset by declines at the other divisions within this segment. Operating income increased $13.3 million, or 174%, which includes other charges mentioned above of $3.2 million and $0.4 million in 2004 and 2003, respectively. Operating income margin of 9% was up from 3%, including charges, reflecting improved results at this segment’s TCA, XL Systems and Premium product lines due to improved pricing, strong mill activity and the benefit of cost cutting initiatives implemented since last year related to this segment’s restructuring program.
Corporate and Other
Our Corporate and Other segment revenues decreased $8.1 million, or 81%, due to the exiting of the industrial drill pipe business and the construction casing and water well business in 2003. Operating loss remained relatively flat year-over-year, however, 2003 includes other charges mentioned above of $12.5 million. Operating loss in 2004 includes other charges mentioned above of $3.8 million along with higher Corporate incentive expenses, costs related to the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley and depreciation of the Company’s new ERP System.
Additionally, in 2003, we moved our joint ventures relating to POS-GRIP technology from our Tubular Technology and Services segment to this segment. Prior periods have been restated to reflect this change. During the first quarter of 2004, we sold the rights to the POS-GRIP technology for jack-up exploration applications and have granted our partner an option to purchase our rights to POS-GRIP technology for subsea applications.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our liquidity depends upon our cash flow from operations, the level of availability under our credit facility and our ability to raise capital from third parties. During 2005, we completed a comprehensive debt restructuring where we entered into a new $350 million credit facility, replacing our previous $190 million credit facility, and replaced our existing 9% and 95/8% Senior Notes totaling $375 million with 61/8% Senior Notes totaling $200 million (see below under “Debt Restructuring” for further discussion). As a result of these improvements, we have significantly improved our liquidity position. We believe that we are positioned to take advantage of the strong market for our products and services, take advantage of strategic opportunities as they become available and maintain sufficient company liquidity in the event of a downturn.
In February 2006, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorizes us to repurchase up to $150 million of our common stock. We may repurchase our shares in the open market based on, among other things, our ongoing capital requirements and expected cash flows, the market price and availability of our stock, regulatory and other restraints and general market conditions. The repurchase program does not have an established expiration date.
At December 31, 2005, we had cash of $28.2 million, working capital of $479.6 million and unused borrowing availability of $330.6 million under our new credit facility, compared to cash of $47.6 million, working capital of $401.3 million and unused borrowing availability under our previous senior credit facility of $168.0 million at December 31, 2004.
The following table summarizes our cash flows provided by operating activities, net cash used in investing activities and net cash used in financing activities for the periods presented:
Operating Activities
Net cash flow provided by operating activities increased by $81.5 million in 2005 compared to 2004 primarily due to improved operating performance, attributable to our increased revenues and profits. Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities increased by $101.2 million reflecting the increase in activity, which was partially offset by a use of cash of $19.7 million related to a net increase in operating assets. The significant recovery of worldwide drilling activity has driven higher working capital investments, particularly accounts receivable and inventories, which was partially offset by increased tax liabilities.
Net cash flow provided by operating activities increased by $30.2 million in 2004 compared to 2003. Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities increased by $63.3 million, which was offset by a use of cash of $33.1 million related to a net increase in operating assets. This use of cash was primarily due to increased inventories reflecting increased drilling activity partially offset by cash provided by accounts receivables due to an improvement in days sales outstanding of 16 days.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $24.3 million in 2005 compared to 2004. Cash payments for business acquisitions in 2005 primarily include $17.0 million for the assets of Corion, $10.5 million for the remaining 30% interest in GPJ and $8.7 million for the remaining 50% interest in Intelliserv. Net cash used in investing activities in 2004 include the proceeds from the sale of Texas Arai of $19.9 million and the proceeds from higher sales of fixed assets of $6.6 million, which was not repeated in 2005.
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $21.6 million in 2004 compared to 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to higher cash payments for acquisitions of businesses in 2004 of $25.6 million, partially offset by decreased proceeds from the sale of businesses (including discontinued operations) and the sale of fixed assets of $0.8 million. Cash payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired, in 2004 include $17.3 million for the assets of Novatek and $16.5 million for DPI, while the activity in 2003 includes $3.1 million of post-closing acquisition payments related to both ReedHycalog and POS and $5.2 million for acquiring an additional 35% interest in Rotator. Proceeds from the sale of businesses in 2004 include $19.9 million for Texas Arai, $1.3 million for POS and $0.8 million for a post-closing receipt related to Rotator, while the activity in 2003 includes $13.1 million for the sale of Rotator, $6.3 million for the sale of our Petro-Drive operations and $11.0 million for the sale of Star.
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment totaled $29.5 million and $37.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. We currently expect to expend approximately $100.0 million for capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment during 2006, which includes capital expenditures for our new Drill Bits facility, capital spending related to the manufacture of IntelliServ drill string and capital spending related to capacity expansions and efficiency projects in the Drilling Products and Tubular Technology Segments.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities increased by $104.3 million in 2005 compared to 2004. This primarily reflects increased net repayments on debt of $104.0 million coupled with a debt redemption premium of $43.8 million related to the redemption of our 95/8% Senior Notes. See “Debt Restructuring” below for further discussion. This was partially offset by an increase in proceeds from stock option exercises of $49.5 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $22.5 million in 2004 compared to 2003. This change primarily reflects increased proceeds from stock options exercised in 2004 of $25.2 million partially offset by increased repayments on our debt. As of December 31, 2004, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolver or term loan portions of our previous senior credit facility.
Debt Restructuring
New Credit Facility
On May 17, 2005, we entered into a new five-year $350 million revolving senior credit facility with a syndicate of financial institutions (New Credit Facility). This New Credit Facility replaced our previous $190 million revolving credit facility and provides for aggregate borrowings of up to $350 million, including up to $25 million of U.K. borrowings. In addition, we have a one-time option to increase aggregate U.S. borrowing availability by an additional $50 million, subject to syndication.
The U.S. portion of the New Credit Facility is guaranteed by us, certain foreign subsidiaries and our U.S. subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all of us and our subsidiaries’ U.S. assets, including U.S. inventories, equipment, receivables, owned real property and 65% of the stock of certain foreign subsidiaries. The U.K. portion of the New Credit Facility is guaranteed by us and all of our U.S. subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all of us and our subsidiaries’ U.K. assets.
The terms of the New Credit Facility provide for financial covenants that include maintenance at all times of a maximum total debt to book capitalization ratio not to exceed 50%, and maintenance on a rolling four quarter basis of a minimum interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00. The New Credit Facility contains additional customary covenants, including restrictions to incur new debt, repurchase company stock, pay dividends, sell assets, grant liens and other related items. At December 31, 2005, we were in compliance with the various covenants under the New Credit Facility.
Amounts outstanding under the U.S. portion of the New Credit Facility accrue interest, at our option, at either the base rate or Eurocurrency rate plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The base rate is a fluctuating interest rate based upon the higher of (a) the Wells Fargo prime rate or (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%; the Eurocurrency rate is a fluctuating interest rate based upon the British Banking Association LIBOR. The applicable margin ranges from 0.00% to 1.00% for the base rate and from 1.00% to 2.00% for the Eurocurrency rate, and the unused portion of the revolver is subject to a commitment fee ranging from 0.20% to 0.50%. Each of these ranges are based upon our total debt to book capitalization ratio. Amounts outstanding under the U.K. portion accrue interest based upon the base rate as determined by HSBC Bank, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 1.00%. The U.S. portion of the New Credit Facility also provides us with availability for stand-by letters of credit.
As of December 31, 2005, we had drawn $11.2 million and $8.2 million of letters of credit had been issued under the New Credit Facility. The borrowings under the New Credit Facility are recorded as “Long-Term Debt” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as we have the ability under the credit agreements and the intent to maintain these obligations for longer than one year.
Debt fees capitalized in connection with the New Credit Facility were $3.3 million, which are being amortized as interest expense, and are included in “Other Assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unamortized loan costs of $2.3 million related to the Company’s previous credit facility were written off in 2005 and are included in “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Redemption of 95/8% Senior Notes Due 2007
Contemporaneously with entry into the New Credit Facility, we announced the call of our $200 million principal amount of 95/8% Senior Notes due 2007 (95/8% Senior Notes). The 95/8% Senior Notes were redeemed, in accordance with the indenture governing the 95/8% Senior Notes, for face value plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. The make-whole premium was calculated by discounting future interest and principal of the notes at a rate equal to the applicable Treasury Yield plus 50 basis points. Such redemption was completed on June 17, 2005 and was funded utilizing a combination of excess cash and borrowings under the New Credit Facility. The total cash paid in connection with the redemption was $226.2 million. In 2005, we recorded refinancing charges of $27.9 million, representing $25.4 million for the make-whole premium and $2.5 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt costs and discount
on the 95/8% Senior Notes, which is included in “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Issuance of 61/8% Senior Notes Due 2015
On July 27, 2005, we issued $200 million of 61/8% Senior Notes due 2015 (61/8% Senior Notes) at par. Net proceeds from the issuance of approximately $196.4 million were used to finance the repurchase of our outstanding 9% Senior Notes due 2009 and to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under our New Credit Facility. Interest is payable February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 61/8% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of our domestic subsidiaries. After August 15, 2010, we may redeem all or part of the 61/8% Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth below (expressed as percentages of principal amount), plus accrued interest, if any, to the redemption date:
The indenture governing the 61/8% Senior Notes contains various covenants customary in such instruments, including restrictions on incurring new debt, repurchasing company stock, paying dividends, selling assets, granting liens and other related items. At December 31, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the 61/8% Senior Note agreement. Debt fees capitalized in connection with the 61/8% Senior Notes totaled $3.6 million, which are being amortized as interest expense, and are included in “Other Assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Repurchase of 9% Senior Notes Due 2009
On June 13, 2005, we commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to purchase any and all of our outstanding $175 million 9% Senior Notes due 2009 (9% Senior Notes). Total cash paid for the repurchase of the 9% Senior Notes was $194.8 million of which $174.9 million related to the principal amount of the 9% Senior Notes, $18.1 million related to the tender offer consideration and consent payment and $1.8 million related to accrued interest. We recorded refinancing charges of approximately $21.7 million, which included the tender offer consideration and consent payment, $3.2 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt costs and $0.4 million in other related fees, and are included in the “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The repurchase of the 9% Senior Notes was completed on July 27, 2005.
Treasury Rate Locks
In April 2005, we entered into two Treasury rate lock agreements with an aggregate notional principal amount of $150.0 million whereby the Company locked in U.S. Treasury rates relating to an anticipated debt securities issuance. These Treasury rate locks were initially designated as cash-flow hedges of the forecasted semi-annual interest payments associated with an anticipated debt issuance. The Treasury rate locks matured and a loss of $5.2 million was incurred, which is included in “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, as we changed the terms and type of debt related to the anticipated offering.
Liquidity Outlook
We estimate for 2006 our required principal and interest payments for our outstanding debt to be approximately $20.0 million and capital expenditures to be approximately $100.0 million. We currently expect to satisfy all required debt service and capital expenditures during 2006 from operating cash flows, existing cash balances and our New Credit Facility.
Based on our current required principal and interest payments and projected capital expenditures, our operating cash flows, existing cash balances and estimated availability under our New Credit Facility, we believe we can satisfy all of our expected commitments during the next 12 months and will have sufficient liquidity in the event of a prolonged market downturn to not only maintain our existing operations but to take advantage of strategic opportunities that may present themselves during any such period. Acquisitions and expansions will be financed from operating cash flows, borrowings under our New Credit Facility, or through a combination of the issuance of additional equity and debt financing, as appropriate. Any future financing will be arranged to meet our requirements, with the timing, amount and form of issue dependent on the prevailing market and general economic conditions.
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commercial commitments at December 31, 2005:
(a)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations above includes estimated interest payments based on principal balances and interest rates as of December 31, 2005.
(b)
Purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the appropriate timing of the transaction.
Related-Party Transactions
Until April 14, 2000, we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weatherford. We were spun off from Weatherford on April 14, 2000, through a distribution by Weatherford to its stockholders of all of our common stock. Weatherford no longer owns any interest in our Company. Prior to our 2003 Annual Meeting held in May 2003, we had seven Directors, five of which also served on the Board of Weatherford. Currently, we now have nine Directors, of which only three serve on Weatherford’s Board.
In connection with the spinoff, we entered into a preferred supplier agreement with Weatherford in which Weatherford agreed for at least a three year-period from April 2000, which was extended to March 2005, to purchase at least 70% of its requirements for certain products from us. In return, we agreed to sell those products at prices not greater than the price that we sell to similarly situated customers, and, as partial consideration for amounts due to Weatherford at that time, we provided Weatherford a $30.0 million credit towards 20% of purchase price of those products. As of December 31, 2005, the credit balance had been fully utilized. During 2005, Weatherford purchased approximately $38.9 million of products from us. We believe that the prices we charge Weatherford are on terms comparable to those that would be available to other third parties.
Our Drill Bits segment sells drill bits worldwide to oil and gas operators, including Newfield Exploration Company (Newfield). In addition, a division of our Tubular Technology and Services segment also sells accessories directly to Newfield. Two of our directors, Mr. Trice and Mr. Hendrix, are directors of Newfield and Mr. Trice is Newfield’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. During 2005, Newfield purchased approximately $2.3 million of products from us. We believe that the prices we charge are on terms comparable to those that would be available to other third parties.
During 2004, our supply agreement with VAT was amended. The amended agreement provides for a reduced minimum annual purchase commitment through July 31, 2007, effective April 1, 2004. The amendment also provides for a surcharge provision under which actual costs of key raw materials in the green pipe production process will be indexed to the April 2003 base cost and surcharges per ton assessed accordingly for the difference. These surcharges were phased in during 2004 and were in place beginning in 2005. Although we are not contractually obligated to purchase an annual minimum quantity, the contract does include a penalty when purchases fall below a minimum level calculated using a two-year average. The maximum annual penalty due under the contract would be approximately 1.9 million Euros annually. During 2005, we met our minimum purchase requirements and we currently believe we will meet our contractual commitments for 2006 without incurring unnecessary penalties or material unnecessary inventory positions.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing
We do not have any off-balance sheet hedging, financing arrangements or contracts except those associated with our investment in VAT, which is not consolidated in our financial statements. This investment is accounted for under the equity-method of accounting. The assets and liabilities of VAT are summarized in Note 7. Additionally, VAT has entered into forward contracts to cover its currency risk related to accounts receivables and accounts payables, has entered into interest rate swap agreements to reduce its exposure to changes in floating interest rate payments of its long-term bonds, and has also entered into an agreement with a bank to sell a significant portion of its accounts receivable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the FASB issued the revised SFAS No. 123, “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R), which addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which a company obtains employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the company or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the company’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. This Statement eliminates the ability to account for employee share-based payment transactions using APB No. 25 and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using the grant-date fair value based method. This Statement will be effective as of the beginning of the first interim period of the fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005 (January 1, 2006 for the Company). This Statement applies to all awards granted or modified after the Statement’s effective date. In addition, compensation cost for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding on the Statement’s effective date shall be recognized on or after the effective date, as the related services are rendered, based on the awards’ grant-date fair value as previously calculated for the pro-forma disclosure under SFAS No. 123.
We expect that upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, we will apply the modified prospective application transition method, as permitted by the Statement. Under such transition method, upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, our financial statements for periods prior to the effective date of the Statement will not be restated. At December 31, 2005, unamortized compensation expense related to outstanding unvested options and our employee stock purchase plan, as determined in accordance with SFAS 123, that we expect to record during 2006 is approximately $3.3 million, before tax. We will incur additional expense during 2006 related to new awards granted during 2006 that are not yet quantified.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151 “Inventory Costs - An Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (SFAS No. 151). SFAS No. 151 clarifies that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and spoilage should be expensed as incurred and not included in overhead. Further, SFAS No. 151 requires that allocation of fixed and production facilities overheads to conversion costs
should be based on normal capacity of the production facilities. The provisions in SFAS No. 151 are effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 (January 1, 2006 for the Company). We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 151 will have a significant effect on our financial statements.
The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) enacted on October 22, 2004 provides for a temporary 85% dividends received deduction on certain foreign earnings repatriated during a one-year period. The deduction would result in an approximate 5.25% federal tax rate on the repatriated foreign earnings. To qualify for the deduction, certain criteria in the Act must be satisfied. We evaluated these provisions and determined we will not repatriate foreign earnings under the repatriation provisions of the Act.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are fully described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain of our accounting policies require the application of significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments are based on our historical experience, terms of existing contracts, our observance of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Actual results may differ from these judgments and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenues when the earnings process is complete and collectibility is reasonably assured. With respect to the Drilling Products and Services and Tubular Technology and Services segments, this includes satisfying the following criteria: the arrangement with the customer is evident; the sales price is fixed or determinable; the manufacturing process is complete (including completion of all proper inspections); title and risk of loss have passed to the customer and all delivery obligations have been met. If requested in writing by the customer; delivery may be satisfied through delivery to our customer storage location or to a third-party storage facility. With respect to our Drill Bits segment, revenue is recognized when the customer runs the drill bit. Customer advances or deposits are deferred and recognized as revenue when we have completed all of our performance obligations related to the sale. We also recognize revenues as services are performed. Additionally, we recognize revenues associated with rebillable shipping costs.
Deferred Revenues and Charges
For sales transactions where title and risk of loss has transferred to the customer but the supporting documentation does not meet all of the criteria for revenue recognition prior to the products being in the physical possession of the customer, the recognition of the revenues and related inventory costs from these transactions are required to be deferred until the customer takes physical possession. At December 31, 2005, we had deferred revenues and charges related to such transactions of $21.4 million and $14.6 million, respectively. At December 31, 2004, we had deferred revenues and charges of $21.4 million and $17.2 million, respectively. The deferred charges represent customer-owned finished goods inventory on deferred sales transactions for which legal title transfer has occurred, but the product is not yet in the customer’s physical possession.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. Allowances for doubtful accounts of $5.9 million and $8.0 million as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, are provided primarily based on specific account collection issues. The provision for bad debt expense was $1.7 million, $3.8 million and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required.
Inventories
Inventory costs are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. We value our inventories primarily using standard costs, which approximate actual costs, that include raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead allocations. We perform obsolescence reviews on our slow-moving and excess inventories and establish reserves based on current assessments of factors such as age of inventory, technology obsolescence, future product demands, market conditions and related management initiatives. If such factors are different than those projected by management, additional inventory reserves may be required.
Business Combinations
The cost of business acquisitions is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition using third-party appraisals and management estimates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain. In addition, estimated liabilities to exit activities of an acquired operation or an existing operation, including the exiting of contractual obligations and the termination of employees, are subject to change as management continues its assessment of operations and finalizes its integration and exit plans.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
A review for impairment of long-lived assets is performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to expected undiscounted future net cash flows to be generated by the asset group. If such asset group is considered to be impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds fair value based on expected discounted future cash flows. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less selling costs. While we believe no impairments existed at December 31, 2005 under accounting standards applicable at that date, different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if significantly negative or unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of our impairment evaluation and our financial condition or future results of operations.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are subject to at least an annual impairment test and more frequently if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of the fair value of each of our reporting units compared with its carrying value. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, a second step test is completed comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying value to measure the amount of impairment. Intangible assets that are not amortized will be tested for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair values of those assets to their carrying values. Other identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are amortized on a straight-line basis over the years expected to be benefited, ranging from 1.5 to 20 years. These amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable based on a comparison of fair value to carrying value. Based on our annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2005, we do not believe any of our goodwill was impaired as of December 31, 2005. While we believe no impairment existed at December 31, 2005 under accounting standards applicable at that date, different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if significantly negative or unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of our impairment evaluation and our financial condition or future results of operations.
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets
We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will expire before realization of the benefit or that future deductibility is not probable. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the future. This requires us to use estimates
and make assumptions regarding significant future events such as the taxable profitability of entities operating in the various taxing jurisdictions.
Contingent Liabilities
We have contingent liabilities and future claims for which we have made estimates of the amount of the actual costs of these liabilities or claims. These liabilities and claims sometimes involve threatened or actual litigation where damages have been quantified and we have made an assessment of our exposure and recorded a provision to cover an expected loss based on our experience in these matters and, when appropriate, the advice of outside counsel or other outside experts. Upon the ultimate resolution of these uncertainties, our future reported financial results will be impacted by the difference between our estimates and the actual amounts paid to settle a liability. Examples of areas where we have made important estimates of future liabilities primarily include litigation, warranty claims, environmental liabilities and contract claims. While management believes the recorded liabilities are adequate, inherent limitations in the estimation process may cause future actual losses to exceed expected losses.
The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. We adjust these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional charge to expense would result. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities may result in income tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. Substantially all of these potential tax liabilities are recorded in “Other Long-Term Liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as payment is not expected within one year.
Pension Plans
The plan obligations and related assets of defined benefit pension plans are presented in Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Plan assets, which consist primarily of marketable equity and debt instruments, are valued using market quotations as of the period end. Plan obligations and the annual pension expense are determined by independent actuaries and through the use of a number of assumptions. Key assumptions in measuring the plan obligations include the discount rate and the estimated future return on plan assets. In determining the discount rate, the Company utilizes the yield on high-quality, fixed-income investments currently available with maturities corresponding to the anticipated timing of the benefit payments. Asset returns are based upon the anticipated average rate of earnings expected on the invested funds of the plans.
Item 7A.
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Instruments
We are currently exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions that we enter into in the normal course of business.
These risks relate to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. Refer to Note 1 to the financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on financial instruments.
Foreign Currency Risk
The functional currency for the majority of our international operations is the U.S. dollar. Adjustments resulting from the remeasurement of the local currency financial statements into the U.S. dollar functional currency, which uses a combination of current and historical exchange rates, are included in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations in “Other Income, Net” in the current period. The functional currency of our Canadian, Venezuelan and Chinese operations is the local currency. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the local functional currency financial statements into the U.S. dollar, which is primarily based on current exchange rates, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity as a separate component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss” in the current period. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, such as those resulting from the settlement of foreign receivables or payables, are included “Other Income, Net”, which includes our long-term supply contract with VAT that is denominated in Euros. Net foreign currency gains (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $4.7 million, ($4.3 million), and $3.2 million, respectively.
Interest Rates
We are and will be subject to market risk for changes in interest rates related primarily to our long-term debt. The following table, which presents principal cash flows by expected maturity dates and weighted average interest rates, summarizes our fixed rate debt obligations at December 31, 2005 and 2004 that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
As of December 31, 2005, we had fixed rate debt aggregating $213.3 million and variable rate debt aggregating $11.2 million. The variable rate debt exposes us to the risk of increased interest expense in the event of increases in short-term interest rates. If the variable interest rate were to increase by 1% from December 2005 levels, interest expense would increase by approximately $0.1 million annually. The carrying value of the variable interest rate debt approximates fair value as it bears interest at current market rates. However, our fixed rate Senior Notes outstanding at December 31, 2005 subject us to risks related to changes in the fair value of the debt and exposes us to potential gains or losses if we were to repay or refinance such debt. A 1% change in market interest rates would increase or decrease the fair value of our fixed rate debt by approximately $7.3 million.
The fair value of financial instruments which differed from their carrying value at December 31, 2005 and 2004, were as follows:
Item 8.
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The following consolidated financial statements are filed in this Item 8:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Grant Prideco, Inc.
Houston, Texas
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Grant Prideco, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) as of December 31, 2005 and for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. The consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 were audited by other auditors whose report, dated March 29, 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements and schedule.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such 2005 consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such 2005 financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 1, 2006, expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Houston, Texas
March 1, 2006
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Grant Prideco, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Grant Prideco, Inc. as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) for the two years ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Grant Prideco, Inc. at December 31, 2004, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein for the two years ended December 31, 2004.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Houston, Texas
March 29, 2005
GRANT PRIDECO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
GRANT PRIDECO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
GRANT PRIDECO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
GRANT PRIDECO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
The Company is the world leader in drill stem technology development and drill pipe manufacturing, sales and service; a global leader in drill bit technology, manufacturing, sales and service; and a leading provider of high-performance engineered connections and premium tubular products and services. The Company’s drill stem and drill bit products are used to drill oil and gas wells while its tubular technology and services are primarily used in drilling and completing oil and gas wells. The Company’s customers include drilling contractors; North American oil country tubular goods (OCTG) distributors; major, independent and state-owned oil companies; and other oilfield service companies. The Company operates primarily through three business segments: (1) Drilling Products and Services, (2) Drill Bits and (3) Tubular Technology and Services. Additionally, the Company’s Corporate and Other segment now includes the results of IntelliServ, Inc., which the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in September 2005.
The Company’s business primarily depends on the level of worldwide oil and gas drilling activity, which depends on capital spending by major, independent and state-owned exploration and production companies. Those companies adjust capital spending according to their expectations for oil and gas prices, which creates cycles in drilling activity. Each of the Company’s business segments generally tracks the level of domestic and international drilling activity, but their revenues, cash flows and profitability follow the rig count at different stages within these market cycles. Drill pipe demand is also a function of customer inventory levels which typically lags changes in the worldwide rig count. Drill bit demand and this segment’s earnings and cash flows have closely tracked the worldwide rig count. Within the Tubular Technology and Services segment, there are four product lines: Atlas Bradford® premium connections, Tube-Alloytm accessories, TCAtm premium casing and XL Systems large bore connections and services. Results for this segment’s Atlas Bradford, Tube-Alloy and TCA product lines predominantly follow changes in premium tubular markets, including North American offshore drilling (in particular, the Gulf of Mexico) and deep U.S. gas drilling, but short-term demand for Atlas Bradford products also can be affected by inventories at OCTG distributors. The TCA product line also is affected by the level of U.S. OCTG mill activity. This segment’s XL Systems product line generally follows the level of worldwide offshore drilling activity.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Grant Prideco, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (Grant Prideco). The following table lists less than 100% owned consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005:
The minority interests of the above listed subsidiaries are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations as “Minority Interests”. In October 2005, the Company purchased the remaining 30% interest in one of its Chinese operations, Grant Prideco Jiangsu (GPJ) (formerly known as Jiangsu Shuguang Grant Prideco Tubular Limited (JSG)). See Note 4 for further discussion. Intercompany transactions and balances between Grant Prideco’s businesses have been eliminated. The Company accounts for its 50% or less-owned affiliates using the equity-method of accounting, as the Company has a significant influence but not a controlling interest (see Note 7). The Company does not have any investments in entities it believes are variable interest entities for which the Company is the primary beneficiary.
In 2005, the Company reclassified the income tax expense related to the income from its 50.01% ownership interest in VAT Tubulars (VAT) partnership from “Equity Income in Unconsolidated Affiliates”
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to “Income Tax Provision” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The effect of the reclassification was to report the Company’s share of the VAT partnership income that is taxable to the Company on a before-tax basis. Prior period results have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. This reclassification has no impact on operating income, operating cash flows or net income. Additionally, as explained in Note 6, in 2004, the Company sold its Texas Arai division and prior year results of operations of Texas Arai have been reclassified as discontinued operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the related reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates made by management in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include reserves for inventory obsolescence, self-insurance, valuation of goodwill and long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, determination of income taxes, contingent liabilities, stock based compensation and purchase accounting allocations. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues when the earnings process is complete and collectibility is reasonably assured. With respect to the Drilling Products and Services and Tubular Technology and Services segments, this includes satisfying the following criteria: the arrangement with the customer is evident; the sales price is fixed or determinable; the manufacturing process is complete (including completion of all proper inspections); title and risk of loss have passed to the customer and all delivery obligations have been met. If requested in writing by the customer; delivery may be satisfied through delivery to the Company’s customer storage location or to a third-party storage facility. With respect to the Company’s Drill Bits segment, revenue is recognized when the customer runs the drill bit. Customer advances or deposits are deferred and recognized as revenue when the Company has completed all of its performance obligations related to the sale. The Company also recognizes revenue as services are performed. Additionally, the Company recognizes revenues associated with rebillable shipping costs.
Deferred Revenues and Charges
For sales transactions where title and risk of loss has transferred to the customer but the supporting documentation does not meet all of the criteria for revenue recognition prior to the products being in the physical possession of the customer, the recognition of the revenues and related inventory costs from these transactions are required to be deferred until the customer takes physical possession. At December 31, 2005, the Company had deferred revenues and charges related to such transactions of $21.4 million and $14.6 million, respectively. At December 31, 2004, the Company had deferred revenues and charges of $21.4 million and $17.2 million, respectively. The deferred charges represent customer-owned finished goods inventory on deferred sales transactions for which legal title transfer has occurred, but the product is not yet in the customer’s physical possession.
Cash
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
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Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of the Company’s customers to make required payments. Allowances for doubtful accounts of $5.9 million and $8.0 million as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, are provided primarily based on specific account collection issues. The provision for bad debt expense was $1.7 million, $3.8 million and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. The increase from 2003 to 2004 relates to collection issues on foreign receivables at the Company’s Drill Bits segment, which was not repeated in 2005. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, adversely affecting their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required.
Inventories
Inventory costs are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. The Company values its inventories primarily using standard costs, which approximate actual costs, and includes raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead allocations. The Company performs obsolescence reviews on its slow-moving and excess inventories and establishes reserves based on current assessments of factors such as age of inventory, technological obsolescence, future product demands, market conditions and related management initiatives.
Inventories, net of reserves, by category are as follows:
Work in process and finished goods inventories include the cost of materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead.
Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004 were $17.6 million and $13.0 million, respectively. The increase in reserves at December 31, 2005 relates primarily to obsolete and slow-moving inventory at the Company’s Drill Bits segment.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The costs of replacements, betterments and renewals are capitalized. When properties and equipment are sold, retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the books and the resulting gain or loss is recognized. Depreciation on fixed assets, including those under capital leases, is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives for the respective categories. The useful lives of the major classes of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
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Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:
Depreciation expense was $41.9 million, $38.8 million and $42.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and includes depreciation of assets related to capital leases.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived asset groups for impairment whenever events or changes in economic circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable and when management determines it is more likely than not that an asset group will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. This review consists of comparing the carrying amount of an asset group with its expected undiscounted future net cash flows. If the asset group’s carrying amount is less than such cash flow estimate, the asset group is written down to its fair value based on expected discounted future cash flows. Estimates of expected future cash flows represent management’s best estimate based on currently available information and reasonable and supportable assumptions. Any impairment recognized is permanent and may not be restored. There were no fixed asset impairments recorded in 2005. See Note 3 for discussion related to the Company’s fixed asset write-downs in 2004 and 2003.
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are subject to at least an annual impairment test and more frequently if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units compared with its carrying value. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, a second-step test is completed comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying value to measure the amount of impairment. Intangible assets that are not amortized will be tested for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair values of those assets to their carrying values. Other identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are amortized on a straight-line basis over the years expected to be benefited, ranging from 1.5 to 20 years. These amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable based on a comparison of fair value to carrying value. The Company completed its annual testing for 2005 and 2004 and determined that its recorded goodwill was not impaired. For 2003, the Company’s annual testing indicated that the fair value of the Other reporting unit was below its carrying value and a goodwill impairment loss was recorded totaling $2.5 million. See Note 9 for further discussion related to the Company’s goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.
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Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation programs using the intrinsic value method of accounting established by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. Under APB No. 25, no compensation expense is recognized when the exercise price of an employee stock option is equal to the market price of common stock on the grant date and all other provisions of the grant are fixed (see Note 11).
Pro forma information regarding net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share is required by SFAS No. 123 and SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure”. The pro forma information has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its stock options under the fair value method using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the following assumptions:
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable and negotiable in a free trading market. This model does not consider the employment, transfer or vesting restrictions that are inherent in the Company’s employee stock options. Use of an option valuation model, as required by SFAS No. 123, includes highly subjective assumptions based on long-term predictions, including the expected stock price volatility and expected option term of each stock option grant. The Black-Scholes weighted average estimated fair values of stock options granted during 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $9.10, $7.03 and $5.47 per option, respectively.
The following is a summary of the Company’s net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share as reported and on a pro forma basis as if the fair value-based method of accounting defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period. For the Company’s fixed awards with graded vesting, the accelerated expense attribution method is used in the pro forma expense calculation. The pro forma effects of applying SFAS No. 123 may not be representative of the effects on reported net income for future years since options vest over several years and additional awards are made each year.
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Pro forma information applying to the fair value method follows:
(a)
Includes stock based compensation, included in the “Non-Cash Portion of Other Charges” as well as “Stock Based Compensation” in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Pension Plans
On December 20, 2002, the Company assumed sponsorship of two defined benefit pension plans in connection with the ReedHycalog acquisition. Generally accepted accounting principles require the Company to develop actuarial assumptions in determining annual pension expense and benefit obligations for the related plans. These assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis and modified as necessary to reflect changed conditions. Further, the recognition of a minimum pension liability and in certain circumstances an adjustment to stockholders’ equity is required when the fair market value of year-end pension assets are less than the accumulated benefit obligation. Future increases or decreases to the minimum pension liability are dependent upon actuarial experience, including whether asset returns exceed assumed rates of return.
The assets and related obligations of the defined benefit pension plans are presented in Note 12. The plan’s assets are valued using market quotations and consist primarily of marketable equity and debt instruments. The plan’s obligations and annual pension expenses are determined by independent actuaries and through the use of assumptions. The key assumptions used in measuring the plans’ obligations include the discount rate and the estimated future return on plan assets. In determining the discount rate, the Company utilizes the yield on high-quality, fixed-income investments currently available with maturities corresponding to the anticipated timing of the benefit payments. Asset returns are based upon the anticipated average rate of earnings expected on the invested funds of the plans.
Contingent Liabilities
The Company has contingent liabilities and future claims for which it has made estimates of the amount of the actual costs of these liabilities or claims. These liabilities and claims sometimes involve threatened or
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actual litigation where damages have been quantified and the Company has made an assessment of its exposure and recorded a provision to cover an expected loss based on its experience in these matters and, when appropriate, the advice of outside counsel or other outside experts. Examples of areas where the Company has made important estimates of future liabilities primarily include litigation, warranty claims, environmental liabilities and contract claims.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency for the majority of the Company’s international operations is the U.S. dollar. Adjustments resulting from the remeasurement of the local currency financial statements into the U.S. dollar functional currency, which uses a combination of current and historical exchange rates, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in “Other Income, Net” in the current period. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian, Venezuelan and Chinese operations is the local currency. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the local functional currency financial statements into the U.S. dollar, which is primarily based on current exchange rates, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity as a separate component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss” in the current period. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, such as those resulting from the settlement of foreign receivables or payables, are included “Other Income, Net”, which includes the Company’s long-term supply contract with VAT that is denominated in Euros. Net foreign currency gains (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $4.7 million, ($4.3 million), and $3.2 million, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Other Than Derivatives
The Company’s financial instruments other than derivative instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, trade payables and debt. The book values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables are considered to be representative of their respective fair values due to the short-term maturity of those instruments. The Company determined fair value for debt based on the traded market quotes as of the applicable period. The Company had approximately $224.5 million and $382.0 million of debt at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The fair value of the debt at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $225.1 million and $429.2 million, respectively.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet hedging, financing arrangements or contracts except those associated with its investment in VAT, which is not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. This investment is accounted for under the equity-method of accounting. The assets and liabilities of VAT are summarized in Note 7. Additionally, VAT has entered into forward contracts to cover its currency risk related to accounts receivables and accounts payables, has entered into interest rate swap agreements to reduce its exposure to changes in floating interest rate payments of its long-term bonds, and has also entered into an agreement with a bank to sell a significant portion of its accounts receivable.
Accounting for Income Taxes
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. See Note 13 for further details.
In connection with the spinoff from Weatherford in April 2000, Grant Prideco and Weatherford entered into a tax allocation agreement (the “Tax Allocation Agreement”). Under the terms of the Tax Allocation Agreement, Grant Prideco will be responsible for all taxes and associated liabilities relating to the historical businesses of Grant Prideco. The Tax Allocation Agreement also provides that any tax liabilities associated
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with the spinoff shall be assumed and paid by Grant Prideco subject to certain exceptions relating to changes in control of Weatherford. The Tax Allocation Agreement further provides that in the event there is a tax liability associated with the historical operations of the Company that is offset by a tax benefit of Weatherford, Weatherford will apply the tax benefit against such tax liability and will be reimbursed for the value of such tax benefit when and as Weatherford would have been able to otherwise utilize that tax benefit for its own businesses. Also, the Tax Allocation Agreement provides that Weatherford will have the future benefit of any tax losses incurred by Grant Prideco prior, as a part of a consolidated return with Weatherford, to the spinoff, and Grant Prideco will be required to pay Weatherford an amount of cash equal to any such benefit utilized by Grant Prideco or which expires unused by Grant Prideco to the extent those benefits are not utilized by Weatherford.
Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year excluding non-vested restricted shares. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution from the exercise or conversion of securities into common stock. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive. The computation of diluted earnings per share for 2005 did not exclude common stock equivalent shares as the average market price of the common stock for 2005 was greater than the exercise price. The computation of diluted earnings per share for 2004 and 2003 excluded options to purchase 3.7 million and 5.1 million shares, respectively, of common stock because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock.
The following table reconciles basic and diluted weighted average shares:
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the FASB issued the revised SFAS No. 123, “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R), which addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which a company obtains employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the company or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the company’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. This Statement eliminates the ability to account for employee share-based payment transactions using APB No. 25 and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using the grant-date fair value based method. This Statement will be effective as of the beginning of the first interim period of the fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005 (January 1, 2006 for the Company). This Statement applies to all awards granted or modified after the Statement’s effective date. In addition, compensation cost for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding on the Statement’s effective date shall be recognized on or after the effective date, as the related services are rendered, based on the awards’ grant-date fair value as previously calculated for the pro-forma disclosure under SFAS No. 123.
The Company expects that upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company will apply the modified prospective application transition method, as permitted by the Statement. Under such transition method, upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company’s financial statements for periods prior to the effective date of the Statement will not be restated. At December 31, 2005, unamortized compensation expense related to
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outstanding unvested options and the Company’s employee stock purchase plan, as determined in accordance with SFAS 123, that the Company expects to record during 2006 is approximately $3.3 million, before tax. The Company will incur additional expense during 2006 related to new awards granted during 2006 that are not yet quantified.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151 “Inventory Costs - An Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (SFAS No. 151). SFAS 151 clarifies that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and spoilage should be expensed as incurred and not included in overhead. Further, SFAS 151 requires that allocation of fixed and production facilities overheads to conversion costs should be based on normal capacity of the production facilities. The provisions in SFAS 151 are effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 (January 1, 2006 for the Company). The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 151 will have a significant effect on its financial statements.
The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) enacted on October 22, 2004 provides for a temporary 85% dividends received deduction on certain foreign earnings repatriated during a one-year period. The deduction would result in an approximate 5.25% federal tax rate on the repatriated foreign earnings. To qualify for the deduction, certain criteria in the Act must be satisfied. The Company evaluated these provisions and determined it will not repatriate foreign earnings under the repatriation provisions of the Act.
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Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, including foreign currency translation adjustments and minimum pension liability adjustments. The Company presents comprehensive loss in its consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.
The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
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Other Charges
2004 Charges
During 2004, the Company incurred $9.0 million of charges. These charges, which have all been utilized, include $3.8 million related to the relocation of the Company’s Corporate offices, $2.0 million due to lease termination, severance and other exit costs related to the Drilling Products rationalization program and $3.2 million of severance costs related to the Tubular Technology and Services organizational restructuring. The 2004 charges are summarized in the following table:
(a)
The lease termination cost of $1.4 million, primarily recorded in the first quarter of 2004, is for a long-term lease which is expected to be repaid over the next year for equipment located at the Company’s Canadian facility. Due to the downsizing of the Company’s Canadian operations, this equipment will no longer be utilized. This amount was included in “Other Current Liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)
Severance costs of $0.3 million, primarily recorded in the first quarter of 2004, relate to employees that were terminated in connection with the downsizing of the Company’s Canadian operations. These costs relate to 79 employees and were paid in July 2004.
(c)
Other exit costs of $0.3 million, primarily recorded in the first quarter of 2004, are associated with the downsizing of the Canadian operations.
(d)
Severance costs of $3.2 million, of which $0.9 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2004 and $2.3 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2004, relate to the organizational restructuring of the Company’s Tubular Technology and Services segment. These costs relate to 4 employees and of the $3.2 million, $2.5 million related to accelerated vesting of stock options with the remaining $0.7 million paid by June 2004.
(e)
Corporate relocation charge of $3.8 million, recorded in the third quarter of 2004, primarily relates to the non-cash write-off of leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures resulting from the relocation of the Company’s Corporate offices in September 2004.
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2003 Charges
During 2003, the Company incurred $37.8 million of charges. These charges, which have all been utilized, include $24.9 million related to fixed asset write-downs, $6.4 million related to inventory reserves for exited product lines, which are classified in cost of sales, $6.4 million related to asset impairments, $1.5 million related to stock based compensation expense and a credit of $1.4 million related to the settlement of a contingent liability. The 2003 charges are summarized in the following table:
(a)
The write-down of fixed assets was reported as other charges and related to assets taken out of service as part of the Drilling Products and Services’ manufacturing rationalization program. The amount was determined by use of internal appraisals and evaluations to assess the net realizable value upon disposal based on expected future cash flows.
(b)
The other impairments relate to two technology joint ventures. The amount was determined by use of internal appraisals and evaluations to assess the net realizable value upon disposal based on expected future cash flows.
(c)
In May 2003, two members of the Board of Directors volunteered to step down to reduce the number of common directors between Grant Prideco and its former parent, Weatherford, and vesting of their stock-based compensation was accelerated (see Note 11).
(d)
In July 2003, the dispute underlying the 2000 $4.7 million contingent liability accrual was settled for $3.3 million, therefore a $1.4 million credit was recorded to reflect the actual 2003 settlement of the liability accrued as a charge in 2000.
(e)
The inventory reserves for the exited product lines were reported as cost of sales and relate to the write-down of industrial inventory drilling products to their net estimated realizable values. The amount was determined by use of internal appraisals and evaluations to assess the estimated net realizable value upon disposition.
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Acquisitions
The Company purchased the remaining 30% interest in Grant Prideco Jiangsu (GPJ) (formerly known as Jiangsu Shuguang Grant Prideco Tubular Limited (JSG)) effective October 1, 2005 for $10.5 million in cash and a commitment to make subsequent investments in China. Additionally, the Company entered into a 5-year non-compete agreement with one of the selling shareholders for $0.5 million, of which $0.2 million was paid at closing and the remainder will be paid over a two-year period. Goodwill recorded was $2.1 million, which is not tax deductible. GPJ’s results of operations are included in the Drilling Products and Services segment.
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On September 2, 2005, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in IntelliServ, Inc. (IntelliServ) for $8.7 million in cash plus a non-interest bearing note payable of $7.0 million, with $4.0 million due January 2006 and $3.0 million due January 2007, which was discounted to $6.8 million based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 4.9%. Additional contingent consideration could be paid based on the product’s adoption rate and revenues. The purchase agreement limits the total contingent consideration to $85.0 million. IntelliServ, located in Provo, Utah, is developing a drill string telemetry network embedded within drill pipe. The Company previously owned 50% of IntelliServ and accounted for its investment under the equity-method. Subsequent to acquiring a controlling interest, the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IntelliServ from the date of acquisition. Previously recorded goodwill of $9.9 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes, and intangible assets of $0.8 million related to the Company’s initial 50% investment have been reclassified from “Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates” to “Goodwill” and “Intangible Assets, Net”, respectively. The value of intangible assets acquired was $13.9 million for patents, which is being amortized over 14 years, and goodwill recognized was approximately $8.9 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes, related to the remaining 50% interest purchase. The purchase price for the IntelliServ acquisition has been allocated to the fair values of net assets acquired. The step acquisition of IntelliServ is included in the results of operations in the Corporate and Other segment from the date of acquisition.
On July 21, 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Corion Diamond Products, Ltd. (Corion), a coring business headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, for approximately $17.0 million in cash with up to an additional $9.5 million payable upon achieving certain performance benchmarks. Corion’s flagship product is the Corion Express, which allows an operator to drill and core without tripping the pipe, providing substantial operational savings compared with conventional coring techniques. The Company recorded goodwill of $5.5 million, which is deductible for tax purposes, and intangible assets of $3.3 million for patents and customer relationships, which are being amortized over 15 years and 20 years, respectively. The purchase price for the Corion acquisition has been allocated to the fair values of net assets acquired. Corion’s results of operations are included in the Drill Bits segment from the date of acquisition.
On August 27, 2004, the Company acquired Diamond Products International, Inc. (DPI), a designer and manufacturer of specialized polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bits and coring equipment for $17.0 million in cash. The purchase price for the DPI acquisition has been allocated to the fair values of net assets acquired. The value of intangible assets recognized in this acquisition was $3.1 million for patents and $1.3 million for customer relationships and goodwill recognized was approximately $5.3 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The patents and customer relationships are amortized over 15 years and 20 years, respectively. DPI’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Drill Bits segment from the date of acquisition.
On June 21, 2004, the Company acquired the polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) manufacturing business of Novatek International, Inc. (Novatek) for $17.3 million in cash plus a non-interest bearing note payable of $4.2 million, with $3.0 million due June 2005 and $1.2 million due June 2006, which has been discounted to $4.0 million based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 4.75%. The Company’s management believes that this acquired PDC technology will provide the Company’s Drill Bits segment with certain manufacturing capabilities to ensure a high quality supply of PDC cutters and better control over cutter technologies. The purchase price for the PDC acquisition has been allocated to the fair values of net assets acquired. The value of intangible assets recognized in this acquisition was $6.7 million for patents and $0.3 million for a covenant not to compete and there was no goodwill recognized. The patents and covenant not to compete are amortized over 15 years and 1.5 years, respectively. The PDC manufacturing business results of operations are included in the Company’s Drill Bits segment from the date of acquisition.
The acquisitions discussed above were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The cost of business acquisitions is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair
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values at the date of acquisition using appraisals and management estimates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain. The results of operations of all acquisitions are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from their respective dates of acquisition. See Note 10 for supplemental cash flow information concerning acquisitions.
The purchase price allocation related to certain of the 2005 acquisitions is based on preliminary information and is subject to change when additional data concerning final asset and liability valuations is obtained; however, material changes in the preliminary allocations are not anticipated by management Acquisitions discussed above are not material to the Company individually or in the aggregate for each applicable year, therefore pro forma information is not presented.
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Dispositions
On March 4, 2004, the Company sold its Plexus Ocean Systems (POS) rental wellhead business for $1.3 million in net cash. The POS operations were included in the Company’s Corporate and Other segment. The Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $0.1 million on the sale, which was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in “Other Income, Net”. Revenues related to POS included in the Other segment’s results for the years ended 2004 and 2003 were $0.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Operating income (loss) related to POS for the years ended 2004 and 2003 was $0.0 million and ($4.4 million), respectively.
On December 2, 2003, the Company sold its Petro-Drive operations, a provider of hammer services, for $7.0 million in cash. The Petro-Drive operations were included in the Company’s Tubular Technology Services segment. The Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $0.1 million on the sale, which was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in “Other Income, Net”.
On September 2, 2003, the Company sold Rotator for $14.3 million in cash, which included a post-closing working capital adjustment of $0.8 million in 2004. The gain recognized on the sale was $2.2 million in 2003 and $0.8 million in 2004 which was included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in “Other Income, Net”. Revenues related to Rotator included in the Tubular Technology Services segment’s results for the year ended 2003 were $8.7 million and operating income was $0.9 million.
On March 25, 2003, the Company sold Star Iron Works, Inc. (Star), a manufacturer of drilling tools for the water well, construction, and utility boring industries, for $11.0 million in cash and a note payable of $2.8 million, valued at approximately $0.9 million due to risk of collectibility. The gain recognized on the sale of Star in 2003 was $1.3 million and was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Other Income, Net”. In March 2005, the Company received payment of $2.5 million for the $0.9 million note payable and the Company recognized a gain of $1.6 million, also recorded in “Other Income, Net”. Revenues
related to Star included in the Corporate and Other segment’s results for the year ended 2003 was $3.6 million and operating income was $0.1 million.
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Discontinued Operations
In April 2004, the Company sold the assets and business of its Texas Arai division for approximately $20.2 million in cash and recognized a loss on sale of approximately $11.7 million, $10.4 million net of tax, which primarily related to the goodwill allocated to this operation (see Note 9). Also included in the loss on sale was $0.4 million related to accelerated vesting of certain stock options. Texas Arai was previously included in the Company’s Tubular Technology and Services segment.
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Following are the condensed statements of operations from discontinued operations related to Texas Arai:
Intercompany sales related to Texas Arai, which were eliminated from the condensed statements of operations above, were $2.1 million and $5.1 million for 2004 and 2003, respectively. Intercompany profit was immaterial for the periods presented.
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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-method investments:
The Company’s 50.01% owned joint venture, VAT, is accounted for under the equity-method of accounting due to the minority owner having substantive participating rights. Under the limited partnership operating agreement (1) the Company has no rights to unilaterally take any action with respect to its investment and (2) the day to day operations of VAT are under the direction of a Management Board, whose members are determined principally by the minority owner. The Management Board is responsible for planning, production, sales and general personal matters, which represent substantive participating rights that overcome the presumption that the Company should consolidate its 50.01% investment. The investment in VAT is included in the Drilling Products and Services segment.
Summarized financial information for VAT is as follows:
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The Company’s equity in earnings differs from its proportionate share of net income due to the elimination of intercompany profit on VAT sales to the Company. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company’s investment in VAT differs from its equity in its net assets by approximately $1.4 million and ($3.2 million), respectively, due to goodwill and timing differences. The financial statements of VAT for its year ended March 31, 2006 are required by Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X and will be filed as an amendment to this Form 10-K no later than six months from VAT year end.
During 2004, the Company’s supply agreement with VAT was amended. The amended agreement provided for a reduced minimum quantity commitment per year through July 31, 2007, effective April 1, 2004. The amendment also provides for a surcharge provision under which actual costs of key raw materials in the green pipe production process will be indexed to the April 2003 base cost and surcharges per ton assessed accordingly for the difference. These surcharges were phased in during 2004 and were in place beginning in 2005. Although the Company is not contractually obligated to purchase an annual minimum quantity, the contract does include a penalty when purchases fall below a minimum level calculated using a two-year average. The maximum annual penalty due under the contract would be approximately 1.9 million Euros annually. During 2005, the Company met its minimum purchase requirements. Purchases of tubulars from VAT totaled $70.0 million, $44.3 million and $27.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Trade payables to VAT were $6.7 million and $6.6 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
In September 2005, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in IntelliServ. Prior to September 2005, IntelliServ was accounted for under the equity-method of accounting. IntelliServ’s equity losses for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 were $5.7 million, $4.8 million and $3.6 million, respectively (see Note 4 for further discussion).
Additionally, the year ended December 31, 2003 includes equity loss of $0.9 million related to it’s GPEX investment, which was written-off in the fourth quarter of 2003.
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Long-Term Debt
Summary of Long-Term Debt
Long-Term debt consists of the following:
The following is a summary of scheduled long-term debt maturities by year (in thousands):
Capital Leases
In connection with the acquisition of IntelliServ in September 2005, the Company acquired fixed assets consisting primarily of rental tools, machinery and equipment. A portion of these assets were under capital leases which expire by 2010. The capital lease obligation was recorded at fair market value as of the acquisition date in the amount of $2.6 million. Minimum lease payments are as follows:
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Debt Restructuring
New Credit Facility
On May 17, 2005, the Company entered into a new five-year $350 million revolving senior credit facility with a syndicate of financial institutions (New Credit Facility). This New Credit Facility replaced the Company’s previous $190 million revolving credit facility and provides for aggregate borrowings of up to $350 million, including up to $25 million of U.K. borrowings. In addition, the Company has a one-time option to increase aggregate U.S. borrowing availability by an additional $50 million, subject to syndication.
The U.S. portion of the New Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company, certain foreign subsidiaries and its U.S. subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ U.S. assets, including U.S. inventories, equipment, receivables, owned real property and 65% of the stock of certain foreign subsidiaries. The U.K. portion of the New Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company and all of its U.S. subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ U.K. assets.
The terms of the New Credit Facility provide for financial covenants that include maintenance at all times of a maximum total debt to book capitalization ratio not to exceed 50%, and maintenance on a rolling four quarter basis of a minimum interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00. The New Credit Facility contains additional customary covenants, including restrictions to incur new debt, repurchase company stock, pay dividends, sell assets, grant liens and other related items. At December 31, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the various covenants under the New Credit Facility.
Amounts outstanding under the U.S. portion of the New Credit Facility accrue interest, at the Company’s option, at either the base rate or Eurocurrency rate plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The base rate is a fluctuating interest rate based upon the higher of (a) the Wells Fargo prime rate or (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%; the Eurocurrency rate is a fluctuating interest rate based upon the British Banking Association LIBOR. The applicable margin ranges from 0.00% to 1.00% for the base rate and from 1.00% to 2.00% for the Eurocurrency rate, and the unused portion of the revolver is subject to a commitment fee ranging from 0.20% to 0.50%. Each of these ranges are based upon the Company’s total debt to book capitalization ratio. Amounts outstanding under the U.K. portion accrue interest based upon the base rate as determined by HSBC Bank, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 1.00%. The U.S. portion of the New Credit Facility also provides the Company with availability for stand-by letters of credit.
As of December 31, 2005, the Company had drawn $11.2 million and $8.2 million of letters of credit had been issued under the New Credit Facility, resulting in unused borrowing availability of $330.6 million. The borrowings under the New Credit Facility are recorded as “Long-Term Debt” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company has the ability under the credit agreements and the intent to maintain these obligations for longer than one year.
Debt fees capitalized in connection with the New Credit Facility were $3.3 million, which are being amortized as interest expense, and are included in “Other Assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unamortized loan costs of $2.3 million related to the Company’s previous credit facility were written off in 2005 and are included in “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Redemption of 95/8% Senior Notes Due 2007
Contemporaneously with entry into the New Credit Facility, the Company announced the call of its $200 million principal amount of 95/8% Senior Notes due 2007 (95/8% Senior Notes). The 95/8% Senior Notes were redeemed, in accordance with the indenture governing the 95/8% Senior Notes, for face value plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. The make-whole premium was calculated by
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discounting future interest and principal of the notes at a rate equal to the applicable Treasury Yield plus 50 basis points. Such redemption was completed on June 17, 2005 and was funded utilizing a combination of excess cash and borrowings under the New Credit Facility. The total cash paid in connection with the redemption was $226.2 million. The Company recorded refinancing charges of $27.9 million, representing $25.4 million for the make-whole premium and $2.5 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt costs and discount on the 95/8% Senior Notes, which is included in “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Issuance of 61/8% Senior Notes Due 2015
On July 27, 2005, the Company issued $200 million of 61/8% Senior Notes due 2015 (61/8% Senior Notes) at par. Net proceeds from the issuance of approximately $196.4 million were used to finance the repurchase of the Company’s outstanding 9% Senior Notes due 2009 and to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the Company’s New Credit Facility. Interest is payable February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 61/8% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. After August 15, 2010, the Company may redeem all or part of the 61/8% Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth below (expressed as percentages of principal amount), plus accrued interest, if any, to the redemption date:
The indenture governing the 61/8% Senior Notes contains various covenants customary in such instruments, including restrictions on incurring new debt, repurchasing company stock, paying dividends, selling assets, granting liens and other related items. At December 31, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the 61/8% Senior Note agreement. Debt fees capitalized in connection with the 61/8% Senior Notes totaled $3.6 million, which are being amortized as interest expense, and are included in “Other Assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Repurchase of 9% Senior Notes Due 2009
On June 13, 2005, the Company commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to purchase any and all of our outstanding $175 million 9% Senior Notes due 2009 (9% Senior Notes). Total cash paid for the repurchase of the 9% Senior Notes was $194.8 million of which $174.9 million related to the principal amount of the 9% Senior Notes, $18.1 million related to the tender offer consideration and consent payment and $1.8 million related to accrued interest. The Company recorded refinancing charges of approximately $21.7 million, which included the tender offer consideration and consent payment, $3.2 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt costs and $0.4 million in other related fees, and are included in the “Refinancing Charges” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The repurchase of the 9% Senior Notes was completed on July 27, 2005.
Treasury Rate Locks
In April 2005, the Company entered into two Treasury rate lock agreements with an aggregate notional principal amount of $150.0 million whereby the Company locked in U.S. Treasury rates relating to an anticipated debt securities issuance. These Treasury rate locks were initially designated as cash-flow hedges of the forecasted semi-annual interest payments associated with an anticipated debt issuance. The Treasury rate locks matured and a loss of $5.2 million was incurred, which is included in “Refinancing Charges” in the
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accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, as the Company changed the terms and type of debt related to the anticipated offering.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for its goodwill and intangible assets under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. SFAS No. 142 provides for a two-step transitional goodwill impairment test with respect to existing goodwill. The Company’s reporting units under SFAS No. 142 are as follows: 1) Drilling Products and Services, 2) Drill Bits, 3) Tubular Technology and Services and 4) Other. The Company performs its annual test for potential goodwill impairment as of October 1st of each year or when events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. For 2004 and 2005, the Company completed its annual assessment, which indicated no existence of impairment. In 2003, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment loss of $2.5 million related to its Other reporting unit.
The carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit was as follows:
During 2004, the Company sold its Texas Arai operations. Goodwill allocated to this sale of $8.0 million was based upon the proportional relative fair market value of Texas Arai to the Tubular Technology and Services reporting unit that was retained. See Note 6 for further discussion of this discontinued operation. See Note 4 for further discussions on 2005 and 2004 acquisitions.
The Drill Bits reporting unit includes a net goodwill adjustment related to a change in the Company’s estimate of the tax basis of assets totaling $2.1 million at this segment’s U.K. subsidiary and at DPI. Additionally, the Drilling Products and Services reporting unit includes an adjustment to goodwill totaling ($1.7 million) due to the resolution of certain tax uncertainties at this segment’s Italian subsidiary. Under EITF 93-7, “Uncertainties Related to Income Taxes in a Purchase Business Combination,” the change in the estimate of tax basis of assets and the resolution of these tax uncertainties are treated as adjustments of the goodwill originally recorded in the acquisition. Both of these items are reflected in Translation and Other Adjustments in the above table in 2005.
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Intangible assets of $58.2 million and $43.8 million, including accumulated amortization of $13.5 million and $10.3 million, as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis. The Company’s intangible assets primarily consist of patents, technology licenses, customer relationships, trademarks and covenants not to compete that are amortized over the definitive terms of the related agreement or the Company’s estimate of the useful life if there are no definitive terms. See Note 4 for discussion of newly acquired intangibles. The following table shows the Company’s intangible assets by asset category:
(a)
The pension asset is a non-amortizing intangible asset (see Note 12).
Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $4.7 million, $4.4 million, and $4.1 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of future acquisitions, estimated annual amortization expense related to existing intangible assets for years 2006 through 2010 is expected to be approximately $5.2 million, $4.7 million, $4.3 million, $4.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
10.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest and income taxes (net of refunds) was as follows:
The following summarizes investing activities relating to acquisitions:
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The acquisition information for 2003 primarily relates to fair value adjustments of net assets acquired in the ReedHycalog acquisition in December 2002. In 2004, the Company entered into a $4.0 million non-interest bearing note in connection with the PDC manufacturing business acquisition and, in 2005, the Company entered into a $7.0 million non-interest bearing note in connection with the remaining 50% interest purchase of IntelliServ (see Note 4 for further discussion).
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Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plans
The Company has stock option plans pursuant to which directors, officers and other key employees may be granted stock options and restricted stock to purchase shares of Grant Prideco Common Stock (Common Stock). Stock options are typically granted at the fair market value on the date of grant.
The Company has in effect a 2000 Employee Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (2000 Plan), a 2000 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (Director Plan) and a 2001 Employee Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (2001 Plan). Under these plans, stock options or restricted stock to purchase up to an aggregate of 16.0 million shares of Common Stock may be granted. At December 31, 2005, approximately 1.8 million shares were available for granting under such plans. Generally, stock options vest over three years and are exercisable for up to ten to thirteen years from the date of grant. Restricted shares are subject to certain restrictions on ownership and transferability when granted.
At December 31, 2005, there were 585,550 shares of restricted stock awarded to officers and other key employees under the Company’s 2000 Plan, of which 60,000 shares vest in January 2007. The remaining 525,550 restricted shares, of which 330,550 shares were awarded in February 2004 and 195,000 shares were awarded in February 2005, vest on the ninth anniversary of the date of grant, however there is an accelerated vesting schedule based on the achievement of certain predetermined performance metrics. Beginning with the third anniversary date of the grant through the eighth anniversary date, the performance metrics are evaluated annually and early vesting will occur for meeting the performance goals. The Company compares its actual results to the predetermined performance metrics on a periodic basis. If actual cumulative results exceed the performance metrics and accelerated vesting is determined to be probable, the recognition of compensation expense is increased to reflect the expected accelerated vesting of the restricted shares. Restricted shares are subject to certain restrictions on ownership and transferability when granted. During 2005 and 2004, the Company recorded compensation expense of $4.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, related to these restricted shares.
Included in the February 2004 restricted stock award was a tax gross up bonus component based on the incremental tax rate needed to reimburse the employees for the federal income taxes resulting from the vesting of the restricted shares. As the tax gross-up bonus component will change based on the share price at the vesting date, the estimated cash liability to the employees is considered to be a variable award under APB No. 25 and therefore the liability is required to be adjusted as the stock price changes. The estimated ultimate tax liability based on the market value of Common Stock at December 31, 2005 was $10.2 million based on the stock price at that date, and is being recognized ratably over the expected vesting period. During 2005 and 2004, the Company recorded compensation expense of $4.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, associated with this liability.
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A summary of the restricted stock awards and the amounts recognized as compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was as follows:
In 2003, compensation expense of $1.1 million was recognized related to accelerated vesting of a 2001 restricted stock award for a retiring member of the Board of Directors.
The Company also has stock options granted to employees and directors of Weatherford that were granted prior to September 1998. Under the terms of Grant Prideco’s spinoff from Weatherford, these employees and directors were granted an equal number of options to purchase Common Stock. The Company granted a total of 1,247,255 stock options related to the Weatherford grants prior to September 1998. As of December 31, 2005, options outstanding related to the Weatherford plans prior to September 1998 were 141,675.
Compensation expense of $1.1 million, $3.3 million and $0.3 million was recognized in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, primarily related to accelerated vesting of certain stock option awards.
A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the 2000 Plan, the Director Plan and the 2001 Plan along with the Weatherford grants prior to September 1998 as of December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 and the changes during the year ended on those dates are presented below (actual amounts):
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2005:
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Executive Deferred Compensation Plans
In April 2000, Weatherford spun off Grant Prideco to its stockholders as an independent, publicly traded company. Weatherford maintains various Executive Deferred Compensation Stock Ownership Plans (the “Weatherford EDC Plans”). Prior to the spinoff from Weatherford, participants in the Weatherford EDC Plans had a right to receive shares of Weatherford common stock upon termination of their employment based on the deferred amounts placed in their individual accounts. Under the Weatherford EDC Plans, in the event of a dividend or special distribution to the shareholders of Weatherford, the accounts of the employees are to represent a right to receive the consideration provided through the dividend or special distribution. As a result, participants in the Weatherford EDC Plans were entitled to receive shares of both Weatherford common stock and the Company’s Common Stock in respect of amounts deferred by the participants prior to the spinoff. Accordingly, a portion of the deferred compensation liability recorded by Weatherford was allocated to Grant Prideco based on the relative market value of the Common Stock to the relative market value of the Weatherford common stock on the date of spinoff. The liability transferred to Grant Prideco was approximately $4.2 million and was included in “Deferred Compensation Obligation” in Stockholders’ Equity. The Company reserved 519,000 shares of Common Stock in settlement of this obligation. As of December 31, 2005, the obligation is $1.5 million and 166,104 shares remain. Settlements under the Weatherford EDC Plans will be in Weatherford common stock and the Company’s Common Stock.
At the time of the spinoff from Weatherford, Grant Prideco established separate Executive Deferred Compensation Stock Ownership Plans (the “Grant EDC Plans”) in which certain Grant Prideco employees and directors participate. The terms of the Grant EDC Plans are substantially similar to the Weatherford EDC Plans. A separate trust (the “Trust”) has been established by Grant Prideco following the spinoff to fund the benefits under the Grant EDC Plans. The funds provided to the Trust are invested in Common Stock through open market purchases by a trustee independent of the Company. The assets of the Trust are available to satisfy the claims of all general creditors of Grant Prideco in the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency. Settlements under the Grant EDC Plans will be in Common Stock. Accordingly, the Common Stock held by the Trust is included in Stockholders’ Equity as “Treasury Stock, at Cost”. The compensation expense related to the Grant EDC Plans was $2.3 million, $1.7 million and $1.6 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for all eligible employees to purchase shares of Common Stock at 85% of the lower of the fair market value on the first or last day of each one-year offering period. Employees may authorize the Company to withhold up to 10% of their compensation during any offering period, subject to certain limitations. The Company reserved 1.2 million shares to be granted under the ESPP. There were approximately 172,000, 171,000 and 91,000 shares issued at a price of $16.05, $11.08 and $10.22 for the 2005, 2004 and 2003 offering periods, respectively.
Treasury Stock
In addition to the Common Stock purchased by the Trust related to the Grant EDC Plans, treasury stock outstanding increased $5.2 million during 2005 due to the vesting of certain restricted shares for which shares were given back to the Company as reimbursement for the related employee tax liability paid by the Company.
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Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plan
The Company has defined contribution plans covering certain of its employees. The Company’s expenses related to these plans totaled $3.5 million, $4.0 million and $2.4 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
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Pension Plans
On December 20, 2002, the Company assumed sponsorship of two defined benefit pension plans in connection with the ReedHycalog acquisition.
U.S. Pension Plan
As part of the purchase agreement with Schlumberger, Grant Prideco acquired the Reed Hourly Pension Plan (the U.S. Plan). The U.S. Plan covers approximately 140 employees and provides a defined benefit based on a fixed dollar amount per year of service. The fixed dollar amount is defined in the union contract and is subject to change.
Obligations and Funded Status
The following table reflects information concerning the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and reconciliation of funded status. The Company’s benefits are presented and computed as of and for the twelve-month period ended on the December 31 measurement date.
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The following table provides information related to the accumulated benefit obligation in excess of the U.S. Plan assets:
Components of net periodic cost:
Additional Information
The Company is required to recognize a minimum liability if the U.S. Plan has an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets. Adjustments to the minimum liability are included in other comprehensive loss.
Assumptions
Assumptions used to determine net benefit obligations for the fiscal year ended December 31:
Assumptions used to determine net periodic cost:
To develop the expected return on plan assets assumption, Grant Prideco considered the current level of expected returns on various asset classes. The expected return for each asset class was then weighted based on the target asset allocation to develop the expected return on plan assets assumption for the portfolio. There is not an assumption for the rate of compensation increase as the U.S. Plan’s benefit formula is not related to compensation.
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Asset Categories
The following table provides the target and actual asset allocations:
The primary investment objective is to ensure, over the long-term life of the pension plans, an adequate pool of sufficiently liquid assets to support the benefit obligations to participants, retirees and beneficiaries. In meeting this objective, the pension plan seeks to achieve a high level of investment return consistent with a prudent level of portfolio risk. Investment objectives are long-term in nature covering typical market cycles of three to five years. Any shortfall of investment performance compared to investment objectives should be explainable in terms of general economic and capital market conditions.
Cash Flow
The Company is required to fund $2.0 million to the U.S. Plan in 2006, however, the Company also expects to fund an additional discretionary amount of $2.0 million.
The following table provides the expected benefit payments for the next ten years:
Non-U.S. Pension Plan
As part of the purchase agreement with Schlumberger, Grant Prideco acquired the Hycalog Retirement Death Benefit Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme covers approximately 135 employees and provides pensions on a defined benefits basis. The Scheme is closed, with no future benefits accruing.
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Obligations and Funded Status
The following table reflects information concerning the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets and reconciliation of funded status. The Company’s benefits are presented and computed as of and for the twelve-month period ended on the December 31 measurement date.
The following table provides information related to the accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (in thousands):
For 2004, the fair value of plan assets exceeded the accumulated benefit obligation, therefore, no amounts are presented above for 2004.
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Components of net periodic benefit:
Additional Information
In 2004, the Company reached a settlement with Schlumberger on various outstanding issues relating to the purchase agreement, including but not limited to pension plan funding. As the settlement of the pension funding issue was not directly linked to the purchase price, it was recorded to the income statement and not as an adjustment to goodwill. The settlement was recorded as a $3.2 million reduction to pension expense in 2004.
Assumptions
Assumptions used to determine net benefit obligations for the fiscal year ended December 31:
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit:
This Scheme’s assets are presently invested wholly in U.K. Government Bonds, therefore the expected return on plan assets was derived from the expected yield on those bonds. There is not an assumption for the rate of compensation increase as the Scheme was frozen in connection with the 2002 acquisition of ReedHycalog.
Asset Categories
The following table provides the target and actual asset allocations:
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Cash Flow
The Company does not expect to contribute to the Scheme in 2006.
The following table provides the expected benefit payments for the next ten years:
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Income Taxes
The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes consist of the following:
The components of the (provision) benefit for income taxes are as follows:
(a)
Excludes $0.9 million and ($0.3) million of deferred taxes from the income (loss) from discontinued operations for the years ended 2004 and 2003, respectively (see Note 6).
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The following is a reconciliation of income taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% to the effective (provision) benefit for income taxes reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on enacted tax laws and rates currently in effect in each of the jurisdictions which the Company has operations. Additionally, applicable U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes have been provided on certain undistributed earnings of the Company’s international subsidiaries that are not intended to be reinvested indefinitely outside of the U.S. The change in valuation allowance for the year consists of a reversal of beginning balance amount of $4.9 million offset by a current year allowance of ($3.2 million.)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or non-current according to the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting.
The components of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities) and the related valuation allowances were as follows:
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At December 31, 2004, the Company had a domestic net operating loss (NOL) carryforward for tax purposes of approximately $3.2 million, which was utilized in 2005. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had foreign net operating losses carryforward for tax purposes of approximately $5.0 million. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had foreign tax credit carryforwards, net of allowances, of $25.6 million and $8.2 million, respectively, which will expire in the years 2011 through 2015. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had a valuation allowance of $14.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, due to the uncertainty of utilization of foreign tax credits to reduce the U.S. income tax liability. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had United States alternative minimum tax credits of $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, which carryover indefinitely. The Company has not recorded a deferred income tax liability that would result from the distribution of earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries if those earnings were actually repatriated. The Company intends to indefinitely reinvest certain undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries located in Italy, Canada, China, Mexico, Singapore, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. In the event that the balance of such earnings were to be distributed, a one-time tax charge to the Company’s consolidated results of operations of up to approximately $37.4 million could occur. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the total amount of foreign earnings indefinitely reinvested is approximately $93.1 million and $34.2 million, respectively.
Certain subsidiaries operating in China and Singapore qualify for a tax holiday. These tax holidays resulted in a $6.7 million reduction in tax expense in 2005 or approximately $0.05 per share and $2.0 million in 2004 or less than $0.02 per share. The reductions expire in 2006 and 2008.
The calculation of the Company’s tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is different from its current estimate of the tax liabilities. If the Company’s estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional charge to expense would result. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities may result in income tax benefits being recognized in the period when the Company determines the liabilities are no longer necessary. Substantially all of these potential tax liabilities are recorded in “Other Long-Term Liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as payment is not expected within one year. During 2005, the Company added $0.4 million to these reserves. During 2004, the Company reversed approximately $1.2 million primarily related to state taxes and settled an audit of its Austrian joint
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venture for approximately $0.5 million more than was in the reserve. The Company’s Canadian operation is currently under audit by the Canadian Revenue Agency. The Company believes it has adequately provided for any potential adjustment.
During 2005 and 2004, certain foreign countries in which the Company has operations reduced their statutory tax rates. The effect on the deferred tax balance was approximately $2.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) enacted on October 22, 2004 provides for a temporary 85% dividends received deduction on certain foreign earnings repatriated during a one-year period. The deduction would result in an approximate 5.25% federal tax rate on the repatriated foreign earnings. To qualify for the deduction, certain criteria in the Act must be satisfied. The Company evaluated these provisions and determined it will not repatriate foreign earnings under the repatriation provisions of the Act.
14.
Disputes, Litigation and Contingencies
Litigation and Other Disputes
The Company is aware of various disputes and potential claims and is a party in various litigation involving claims against the Company, some of which are covered by insurance. Based on facts currently known, the Company believes that the ultimate liability, if any, which may result from known claims, disputes, and pending litigation would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, stockholders’ equity, cash flows or financial condition with or without consideration of insurance coverage.
Insurance
The Company is predominantly self-insured through an insurance policy for employee health insurance claims and is self-insured for workers’ compensation claims for certain of its employees. The amounts in excess of the self-insured levels are fully insured. Self-insurance accruals are based on claims filed and an estimate for significant claims incurred but not reported. Although the Company believes that adequate reserves have been provided for expected liabilities arising from its self-insured obligations, it is reasonably possible that management’s estimates of these liabilities will change over the near term as circumstances develop.
15.
Commitments
Operating Leases
The Company is committed under various operating leases, which primarily relate to office space and equipment. Total lease expense incurred under operating leases was approximately $10.9 million, $11.9 million and $11.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
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Other Commitments
At the time of the December 1998 acquisition by the Company of 93% of T.F. de Mexico, the Company entered into a 30-year supply contract with Tubos de Acero de Mexico, S.A. (TAMSA). Under the supply contract, TAMSA has been given the right to supply tubulars for the Company’s Mexican drill pipe operations as long as the prices are on a competitive basis. This supply agreement does not obligate the Company to make purchases from TAMSA for any location other than Mexico. The supply agreement also does not restrict the Company’s ability to utilize tubulars manufactured by its affiliates, including VAT.
16.
Related Parties
Until April 14, 2000, the Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weatherford. The Company was spun off from Weatherford on April 14, 2000, through a distribution by Weatherford to its stockholders of all of the Company’s Common Stock. Weatherford no longer owns any interest in the Company. Prior to the Company’s 2003 Annual Meeting held in May 2003, the Company had seven Directors, five of which also served on the Board of Weatherford. Following the 2003 Annual Meeting, the Company now has nine Directors, of which only three serve on Weatherford’s Board.
The Company’s Drill Bits segment sells drill bits worldwide to oil and gas operators, including Newfield Exploration Company (Newfield). In addition, a division of the Company’s Tubular Technology and Services segment also sells accessories directly to Newfield. Two of the Company’s directors, Mr. Trice and Mr. Hendrix, are directors of Newfield and Mr. Trice is Newfield’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. During 2005, 2004 and 2003, Newfield purchased approximately $2.3 million, $2.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of products from the Company. The Company believes that the prices it charges are on terms comparable to those that would be available to other third parties.
In connection with the spinoff, the Company entered into a preferred supplier agreement with Weatherford in which Weatherford agreed for at least a three year-period from April 2000, which was extended to March 2005, to purchase at least 70% of its requirements for certain products from the Company. In return, the Company agreed to sell those products at prices not greater than the price that it sells to similarly situated customers, and, as partial consideration for amounts due to Weatherford at that time, the Company provided Weatherford a $30.0 million credit towards 20% of purchase price of those products. As of December 31, 2005, the credit balance had been fully utilized. During 2005, 2004 and 2003 Weatherford purchased approximately $38.9 million, $25.1 million and $22.4 million, respectively, of products from the Company. The Company believes that the prices it charges to Weatherford are on terms comparable to those that would be available to other third parties.
17.
Segment Information
Business Segments
The Company operates through three primary business segments: Drilling Products and Services, Drill Bits and Tubular Technology and Services. In the first quarter of 2004, the Company announced an organizational restructuring which collapsed the former Marine Products and Services segment into the Tubular Technology and Services segment. This segment reporting change was made as these combined operations have similar economic characteristics and will be managed by one chief operating decision maker. Prior periods have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.
The Company’s Drilling Products and Services segment manufactures and sells a full range of proprietary and API drill pipe, drill collars, heavyweight drill pipe and accessories. The Drill Bits segment designs, manufactures and distributes fixed-cutter and roller-cone drill bits. The Company’s Tubular Technology and Services segment designs, manufactures and sells a line of premium connections and associated premium tubular products and accessories for oil country tubular goods and offshore applications. The Company also
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has a Corporate and Other segment, that prior to the first quarter of 2003, included the Company’s industrial drill pipe operations and its construction casing and water well operations. The Company exited these product lines in the first half of 2003, and for the remainder of 2003 and 2004, this segment liquidated the remaining industrial product inventories. Additionally, this segment included three of the Company’s technology joint ventures, of which two of the joint ventures were either sold or terminated in the first quarter of 2004. This segment also includes general corporate expenses. See Note 5 for further discussion on dispositions.
The Company’s products are used in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Segment information below has been prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, except that income tax (provision) benefit is allocated to the segments by an application of the Company-wide effective rate to the net income (loss) of each segment. Intersegment revenues, which have been eliminated at the segment level, are recorded at cost plus an agreed upon intercompany profit.
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(a)
Includes non-cash items in Corporate and Other of $57.1 million related refinancing charges and $10.1 million related to stock-based compensation.
Foreign Operations and Export Sales
Financial information by geographic segment for each of the three-years ended December 31, 2005 is summarized below. Revenues are attributable to countries based on the location of the entity selling products rather than ultimate use. Long-lived assets represent long-term assets excluding deferred tax assets.
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Major Customers and Credit Risk
Substantially all of the Company’s customers are engaged in the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves. The Company’s drill pipe, drill bit products and other related products are sold primarily to rig contractors, operators and rental companies. The Company’s premium tubulars and connections are sold primarily to operators and distributors. This concentration of customers may impact the Company’s overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic and industry conditions. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and does not generally require collateral in support of its trade receivables. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, and actual losses have historically been within the Company’s expectations. Foreign sales also present various risks, including risks of war, civil disturbances and governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets, restrict the movement of funds, or result in the deprivation of contract rights or the taking of property without fair consideration. Most of the Company’s foreign sales, however, are to large international companies, in-country national oil companies, or are secured by a letter of credit or similar arrangements.
In the three years ended December 31, 2005, there were no individual customers who accounted for 10% or more of total revenues.
18.
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
The following table presents unaudited quarterly financial data for 2005 and 2004:
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(a)
The second quarter of 2005 includes $35.4 million of refinancing charges related to replacing our previous $190 million credit facility with a new $350 million credit facility, and an early redemption of our $200 million 95/8% Senior Notes due 2007. This amount comprised $25.4 million for the make-whole premium on the 95/8% Senior Notes, $4.8 million related to the write-off of debt issue costs associated with the previous credit facility and the 95/8% Senior Notes, including the 95/8% Senior Note’s discount, and $5.2 million related to the settlement of Treasury rate locks.
(b)
The third quarter of 2005 includes $21.7 million of refinancing charges related to the repurchase of substantially all of our 9% Senior Notes in the third quarter of 2005. This amount comprised $18.1 million for the tender offer consideration and consent payment, $3.2 million related to the write-off of debt issue costs and $0.4 million in other related fees.
(c)
Earnings per share (EPS) in each quarter is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during that quarter while EPS for the full year is computed by taking the average of the weighted average number of shares outstanding each quarter. Thus, the sum of the four quarters’ EPS may not equal the full-year EPS.
(d)
Includes other charges of $1.8 million related to the Drilling Products rationalization program and $0.9 million of severance costs associated with the organizational restructuring of the Company’s Tubular Technology Services segment in the first quarter of 2004.
(e)
Includes other charges of $2.3 million for severance costs associated with the organizational restructuring of the Company’s Tubular Technology Services segment and $0.2 million related to the Drilling products rationalization program in the second quarter of 2004.
(f)
Includes other charges of $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2004 related to the relocation of the Company’s corporate offices in September 2004.
See Note 3 for further discussion of 2004 other charges.
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19.
Subsidiary Guarantor Financial Information
The following condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three-year periods ended December 31, 2005, condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three-year periods ended December 31, 2005 are provided for the Company’s domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors of debt securities issued by the Company. The Company’s obligations to pay principal and interest under the 61/8% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a joint and several basis by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. The guarantees are full and unconditional and the guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by Grant Prideco, Inc.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 2005
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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2005
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31, 2005
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 2004
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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2004
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31, 2004
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 2003
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31, 2003
Item 9.
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting and Financial Disclosure
On August 8, 2005, the Company retained the services of Deloitte & Touche LLP as its new independent accountant, replacing Ernst & Young LLP, to audit the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 8, 2005, is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K.
Item 9A.
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), as of December 31, 2005. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report (December 31, 2005), our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for performing an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of our chief executive and principle financial officers, and effected by our board of directors and management to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. In making this assessment, it used the framework entitled “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on its evaluation of the COSO framework applied to Grant Prideco’s internal control over financial reporting, management concluded that Grant Prideco maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,2005 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.
Changes in Internal Controls
There has been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Grant Prideco, Inc.
Houston, Texas
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that Grant Prideco, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 of the Company and our report dated March 1, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Houston, Texas
March 1, 2006
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from Grant Prideco’s Proxy Statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Item 11.
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from Grant Prideco’s Proxy Statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Item 12.
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from Grant Prideco’s Proxy Statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Item 13.
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from Grant Prideco’s Proxy Statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Item 14.
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from Grant Prideco’s Proxy Statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this report or incorporated herein by reference:
1.
Our consolidated financial statements are listed on page 34 of this report.
2. Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the three years ended December 31, 2005.
Note: All financial statement schedules not filed with this report required by Regulation S-X have been omitted as not applicable or not required or the information required has been included in the notes to financial statements.
3. Our exhibits are listed below under Item 15(b).
(b) Exhibits:
*
Designates a management or compensatory plan or arrangement.
SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GRANT PRIDECO, INC.
By:
/s/ Michael McShane
Michael McShane
Chief Executive Officer, President,
and Chairman of the Board
Date: March 3, 2006
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following individuals on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
EXHIBIT INDEX
*
Designates a management or compensatory plan or arrangement.