UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
Form 10-K
 
   
(Mark One)  
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 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20092010
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 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission file number001-08038
KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
   
Maryland 04-2648081
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1301 McKinney Street
Suite 1800
Houston, Texas 77010
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
 
(713) 651-4300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
   
Title of Each Class
 
Name of Exchange on Which Registered
 
Common Stock, $0.10 par value New York Stock Exchange
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act).  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 ofRegulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yesoþ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 ofRegulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of thisForm 10-K or any amendment to thisForm 10-K.  oþ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer oNon-accelerated filer oSmaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
The aggregate market value of the common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2009,2010, based on the $5.76$9.18 per share closing price for the registrant’s common stock as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange on such date, was $583,410,649$850 million (for purposes of calculating these amounts, only directors, officers and beneficial owners of 10% or more of the outstanding capitalcommon stock of the registrant have been deemed affiliates).
 
As of February 17, 2010,16, 2011, the number of outstanding shares of common stock of the registrant was 125,430,259.142,585,543.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to the 20102011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of thisForm 10-K.
 


 

 
KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

ANNUAL REPORT ONFORM 10-K
For the Year Ended December 31, 20092010

INDEX
 
         
    Page
    Number
 
PART I
 ITEM 1.  Business  4 
 ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors  1110 
 ITEM 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments  17 
 ITEM 2.  Properties  17 
 ITEM 3.  Legal Proceedings  18 
 ITEM 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders(Removed and Reserved)  18 
 
PART II
 ITEM 5.  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  18 
 ITEM 6.  Selected Financial Data  2122 
 ITEM 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  2223 
 ITEM 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  5350 
 ITEM 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  5451 
 ITEM 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure  119117 
 ITEM 9A.  Controls and Procedures  119117 
 ITEM 9B.  Other Information  120118 
 
PART III
 ITEM 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance  120118 
 ITEM 11.  Executive Compensation  120118 
 ITEM 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters  120118 
 ITEM 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence  120118 
 ITEM 14.  Principal AccountantAccounting Fees and Services  121118 
 
PART IV
 ITEM 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules  121119 
EX-18.1
 EX-21
 EX-23
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32
EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
In addition to statements of historical fact, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical in nature or that relate to future events and conditions are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. These “forward-looking statements” are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about Key Energy Services, Inc. and its wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries, our industry and management’s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events and financial trends affecting our financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by terminology such as “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “will,” “predicts,” “expects,” “projects,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.uncertainties and not guarantees of performance. Future actions, events and conditions and future results of operations may differ materially from those expressed in these statements. In evaluating those statements, you should carefully consider the information above as well as the risks outlined in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” Actual performance or results may differ materially and adversely.
 
We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report except as required by law. All of our written and oral forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements.
Important factors that may affect our expectations, estimates or projections include, but are not limited to, the following:
• conditions in the oil and natural gas industry, especially oil and natural gas prices and capital expenditures by oil and natural gas companies;
• volatility in oil and natural gas prices;
• tight credit markets and disruptions in the U.S. and global financial systems;
• our ability to implement price increases or maintain pricing on our core services;
• industry capacity;
• increased labor costs or unavailability of skilled workers;
• asset impairments or other charges;
• operating risks, which are primarily self-insured, and the possibility that our insurance may not be adequate to cover all of our losses or liabilities;
• the economic, political and social instability risks of doing business in certain foreign countries;
• our historically high employee turnover rate and our ability to replace or add workers;
• our ability to implement technological developments and enhancements;
• significant costs and liabilities resulting from environmental, health and safety laws and regulations;
• severe weather impacts on our business;
• our ability to successfully identify, make and integrate acquisitions;
• the loss of one or more of our largest customers;
• the impact of compliance with climate change legislation or initiatives;
• our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet debt service obligations;
• the amount of our debt and the limitations imposed by the covenants in the agreements governing our debt;
• an increase in our debt service obligations due to variable rate indebtedness; and
• other factors affecting our business described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”


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PART I
 
ITEM 1.  BUSINESS
 
General Description of Business
 
Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: KEG) is a Maryland corporation and is one of the world’s leadinglargest onshore, rig-based well servicing contractors.contractor based on the number of rigs owned. References to “Key,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Key Energy Services, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its controlled subsidiaries. We were organized in April 1977 and commenced operations in July 1978 under the name National Environmental Group, Inc. In December 1992, we became Key Energy Group, Inc. and we changed our name to Key Energy Services, Inc. in December 1998.
 
We provide a completefull range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies, includingcompanies. Our services include rig-based and coiled tubing-based well maintenance and workover services, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services,and fishing and rental services, wireline services and other ancillary oilfield services. Additionally, certain of our rigs are capable of specialty drilling applications. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the continental United States, and have operations based in Mexico, ArgentinaColombia, the Middle East, Russia and the Russian Federation. Additionally,Argentina. In addition, we have a technology development group based in Canada and have ownership interests in two oilfield service companies based in Canada.
 
The following is a description of the various products and services that we provide and our major competitors for those products and services.
 
Service Offerings
 
We operate in two business segments, Well Servicing and Production Services. Our Well Servicing segment includes rig-based services and fluid management services. OurHistorically, our Production Services segment includesincluded pressure pumping services, coiled tubing services, fishing and rental services and wireline services. On October 1, 2010, we completed the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (“Patterson-UTI”). Also on October 1, 2010, we completed the acquisition of certain subsidiaries owned by OFS Energy Services, LLC (“OFS”), which increased our coiled tubing, fluid management services and rig services capacity. As of December 31, 2010, our Production Services segment consisted mainly of our coiled tubing, and fishing and rental services. The following discussion provides a description of the major service lines offered by our business segments. With the exception of our rig-based services, all of our major service lines are provided primarily in the continental United States. Our rig-based services are provided in the continental United States as well as in Mexico, ArgentinaColombia, the Middle East, Russia and Argentina. Our other major service lines are provided primarily in the Russian Federation.continental United States. See “Note 21.23. Segment Information” in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for additional financial information about our reportable business segments and the various geographical areas where we operate.
 
Effective for the first quarter of 2011, we will begin reporting under two new business segments: U.S. and International. Financial results for all periods presented in future filings will be restated to reflect the change in operating segments. We revised our segments to reflect the change in our operating focus and our assessment of operations and resource allocation in making decisions regarding Key.
Well Servicing Segment
 
Rig-Based Services
 
Our rig-based services include the maintenance, workover, and recompletion of existing oil and natural gas wells, completion of newly-drilled wells, and plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their useful lives. We also provide specialty drilling services to oil and natural gas producers with certain of our larger well servicing rigs that are capable of providing conventionaland/or and horizontal drilling services. Based on current industry data, we have the largest land-based well servicing rig fleet in the world. Our rigs consist of various sizes and capabilities, allowing us to work onservice all types of wells with depths up to 20,000 feet. Many of our rigs are outfitted with our proprietary KeyView® technology, which captures and reports well site


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operating data. We believe that this technology allows our customers and our crews to better monitor well site operations, to improveimproves efficiency and safety, and to addadds value to the services that we offer.
 
The maintenance services provided bythat our rig fleet provides are generally required throughout the life cycle of an oil or natural gas well to ensure efficient and continuous production.well. Examples of the maintenance services provided bythat we provide as part of our rigsrig-based services include routine mechanical repairs to the pumps, tubing and other equipment, on a well, removing debris and formation material from the well bore,wellbores, and pulling the rods and other downhole equipment out of the well borefrom wellbores to identify aand resolve production problem.problems. Maintenance services generally take less than 48 hours to complete and, in general, the demand for these services is closely related to the total number of producing oil and gas wells in a given market.


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The workover services provided by our rig fleetthat we provide are performeddesigned to enhance the production of existing wells, and generally are more complex and time consuming than normal maintenance services. Workover services can include deepening or extending well boreswellbores into new formations by drilling horizontal or lateral well bores,wellbores, sealing off depleted production zones and accessing previously bypassed production zones, converting former production wells into injection wells for enhanced recovery operations and conducting major subsurface repairs due to equipment failures. Workover services may last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of the workover. Demand for these services is closely related to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers, which in turn is a function of oil and natural gas prices. As commodity prices increase, producers tend to increase their capital spending for workover projects in order to increase their production. Conversely, as commodity prices decline, demand for workover projects tends to decrease.
 
The completion and recompletion services provided by our rigs prepare a newly drilled well, or a well that was recently extended through a workover, for production. The completion process may involve selectively perforating the well casing to access production zones, stimulating and testing these zones, and installing tubulars and downhole equipment. We typically provide a well service rig and may also provide other equipment to assist in the completion process. The completion process typicallyusually takes a few days to several weeks, depending on the nature of the completion. The demand for completion and recompletion services is directly related to drilling activity levels, which are highly sensitive to expectations about,for, and reactions to changes in, commodity prices. As the number of newly drilled wells decreases, the number of completion jobs correspondingly decreases. DuringIn addition, during periods of weak demand,drilling activity, some drilling contractors may be more inclined to use drilling rigs for completion work.
 
Our rig fleet is also used in the process of permanently shutting-in an oil or gas well that is at the end of its productive life. These plugging and abandonment services also generally require auxiliary equipment in addition to a well servicing rig. The demand for plugging and abandonment services is not significantly impacted by the demand for oil and natural gas because well operators are required by state regulations to plug wells that are no longer productive.
 
We believe that the largest competitors for our U.S. rig-based services include Nabors Industries Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc., Bronco Drilling Company, Inc., Forbes Energy Services Ltd. and Pioneer Drilling Company. In addition, there are numerous small companies that compete in our rig-based markets in the United States. In Argentina, we believe our major competitors are San Antonio International (formerly Pride International), Nabors Industries, Drillsearch Energy Ltd. and Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc.Emepa S.A. In Mexico, San Antonio International, Weatherford International Ltd. and Forbes Energy Services Ltd. are our largest competitors. In the Russian Federation, our major competitors are Weatherford International Ltd. and IntegranIntegra Technologies Inc. In Colombia, our major competitors are San Antonio International and Serinco Drilling S.A. Our largest competitors in the Middle East are Weatherford International, Nabors Industries and MB Petroleum Services.
 
Fluid Management Services
 
We provide fluid management services, including oilfield transportation and produced water disposal services, with a very largeour fleet of heavy- and medium-duty trucks. The specific services offered include vacuum truck services, fluid transportation services and disposal services for operators whose wells produce saltwater or other non-hydrocarbon fluids. We also supply frac tanks which are used for temporary storage of fluids associated with fluid hauling operations. In addition, we provide equipment trucks that are used to move large


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pieces of equipment from one well site to the next, and we operate a fleet of hot oilers which are capable of pumping heated fluids that are used to clear soluablesoluble restrictions in a well bore.wellbore.
 
Fluid hauling trucks are utilized in connection with drilling and workover projects, which tend to use large amounts of various fluids. In connection with drilling, maintenance or workover activity at a well site, we transport fresh and brine water to the well site and provide temporary storage and disposal of produced saltwater and drilling or workover fluids. These fluids are removed from the well site and transported for disposal in a saltwater disposal (“SWD”) well.well that is either owned by us or a third party. Key owned or leased 5765 active SWD wells at December 31, 2009.2010. Demand and pricing for these services generally correspond to demand for our well service rigs.
 
We believe that the largest competitors for our domestic fluid management services include Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc., Nabors Industries Ltd. and Stallion Oilfield Services Ltd.


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In addition, there are numerous small companies that compete in ourthe fluid management services marketsmarket in the United States.
 
Production Services Segment
 
Historically, our Production Services segment included pressure pumping services (fracturing, nitrogen, acidizing, and cementing), wireline services (perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services), coiled tubing services and fishing and rental services. On October 1, 2010, we completed the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses to Patterson-UTI. As discussed in Item 8 of this report, we show the results of operations for our pressure pumping and wireline businesses as discontinued operations for all periods presented. As of December 31, 2010, our Production Services segment primarily consists of our coiled tubing and fishing and rental services. Our Production Services segment also includes some specialty pumping services, nitrogen services, and cementing services.
Pressure PumpingCoiled Tubing Services
 
Our pressure pumping services include fracturing, nitrogen, acidizing, cementing and coiled tubing services. We have approximately 212,000 stimulation pressure pumping horsepower and a fleet of coiled tubing units. These services (which may be utilized during the completion or workover of a well) are provided to oil and natural gas producers and are used to enhance the production of oil and natural gas wells from formations which exhibit restricted flow of oil and natural gas. In the fracturing process, we typically pump fluid and sized sand, or proppants, into a well at high pressure in order to fracture the formation and thereby increase the flow of oil and natural gas. With our cementing services, we pump cement into a well between the casing and the well bore. Coiled tubing services involve the use of a continuous metal pipe spooled on a large reel for oil and natural gas well applications, such as well borewellbore clean-outs, nitrogen jet lifts, and through tubingthrough-tubing fishing and formation stimulationsstimulation utilizing acid, chemical treatments and sand fracturing. Coiled tubing is also used for a number of horizontal well applications including “stiff wireline” services,such as milling temporary plugs between frac stages.
Our coiled tubing business consists of 43 coiled tubing units, two-thirds of which are large diameter, extended reach capable units, which have become important tools in horizontal well completions. Historically, coiled tubing was limited to remedial work such as wellbore washout and acid placement. Extended-reach, long-lateral coiled tubing units now provide the following services: logging and perforating conveyance; packer and plug milling; specialized drilling; frac placement; and pre-and post-frac well preparation. Our units are also employed in later-life well remediation and provide early and late cycle high pressure live well intervention services. Our coiled tubing units are currently only deployed in the United States; however, we believe that this technology will be requested by our international customers, which a wireline is placedwould provide additional growth opportunities.
Our primary competitors in the coiled tube and then fed into a well to carry the wireline to a desired depth.
Demand for our pressure pumping services is primarily influenced by current and anticipated oil and natural gas prices and the resulting impact on the willingness of our customers to make operating and capital expenditures. The pressure pumpingtubing services market is dominated by three major competitors:include: Schlumberger Ltd., Baker Hughes Incorporated, Halliburton Company, and BJ Services Company. Other competitors for our pressure pumping services include Weatherford International Ltd., Superior Well Services, Inc., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services Inc., Frac-Tech Services, Ltd. and RPC, Inc.Superior Energy Services. In addition, numerous small companies compete in our coiled tubing services markets in the United States.
 
Fishing and Rental Services
 
We offer a full line of services and rental equipment designed for use in providing both onshore and offshore for drilling and workover services. Fishing services involve recovering lost or stuck equipment in the well borewellbore utilizing a broad array of “fishing tool.tools.” Our rental tool inventory consists of drill pipe, production tubulars, handling tools (including our patented Hydra-Walk® pipe-handling units and services), pressure-control equipment, power swivels and foam air units. Demand for our fishing and rental services is also closely related to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers, which is generally a function of oil and natural gas prices.


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Our primary competitors for our fishing and rental services include Baker Oil Tools, Smith International, Inc., Weatherford International, Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Superior Energy Services, Inc., Quail Tools (owned by Parker Drilling Company) and Knight Oil Tools.
Wireline Services
We have a fleet of wireline units that perform services at various times throughout the life of the well including perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services. After the well bore is cased and cemented, we can provide a number of services. Perforating creates the flow path between the reservoir and the well bore. Production logging can be performed throughout the life of the well to measure temperature, fluid type, flow rate, pressure and other reservoir characteristics. This service helps the operator analyze and monitor well performance and determine when a well may need a workover or further stimulation.
In addition, wireline services may involve well bore remediation, which could include the positioning and installation of various plugs and packers to maintain production or repair well problems, and casing inspection for internal or external abnormalities in the casing string. Wireline services are provided from surface logging units, which lower tools and sensors into the well bore. We use advanced wireline instruments to evaluate well integrity and perform cement evaluations and production logging. Demand for our wireline services is correlated to current and anticipated oil and natural gas prices and the resulting effect on the willingness of our customers to make operating and capital expenditures. The major competitors for our wireline services are


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Baker Hughes Incorporated, Schlumberger Ltd., Wood Group Logging Services and Kuykendall Wireline Service Co., Inc.
 
Other Business Data
 
Raw Materials
 
We purchase a wide variety of raw materials, parts and components that are made by other manufacturers and suppliers for our use. We are not dependent on any single source of supply for those parts, supplies or materials. However, there are a limited number of vendors for some specialized types of sand our pressure pumping operations use in frac jobs. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
Customers
 
Our customers include major oil companies, foreign national oil companies, and independent oil and natural gas production companies. During the year ended December 31, 2010, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Mexican national oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (“PEMEX”Pemex”) accounted for approximately 11% of our consolidated revenues. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009, and no2009. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues for the yearsyear ended December 31, 20082008. Receivables outstanding from Pemex were approximately 25% of our total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2009. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2010 and 2007.2008.
 
Competition and Other External Factors
 
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Competition is influenced by such factors as price, capacity, availability of work crews, and reputation and experience of the service provider. We believe that an important competitive factor in establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships is having an experienced, skilled and well-trained work force. We devote substantial resources toward employee safety and training programs. In addition, we believe that the KeyView® system provides important safety enhancements. In recent years,We believe many of our larger customers have placedplace increased emphasis on the safety, performance and quality of the crews, equipment and services provided by their contractors. Although we believe customers consider all of these factors, price is often the primary factor in determining which service provider is awarded the work. However, in numerous instances, we secure and maintain work for large customers for which efficiency, safety, technology, size of fleet and availability of other services are of equal importance to price. Due, in part, to the general economic downturn and declines in the price of oil and natural gas since the first half of 2008, pricing for our services has become increasingly competitive. Further, as demand drops for oilfield services, the market is left with excess supply, placing additional pressure on our pricing.
 
The demand for our services fluctuates, primarily in relation to the price (or anticipated price) of oil and natural gas, which, in turn, is driven by the supply of, and demand for, oil and natural gas. Generally, as supply of those commodities decreases and demand increases, service and maintenance requirements increase as oil and natural gas producers attempt to maximize the productivity of their wells in a higher priced environment. However, in a lower oil and natural gas price environment, such as the one we experienced during the first half of 2009, demand for service and maintenance generally decreases as oil and natural gas producers decrease their activity. In particular, the demand for new or existing field drilling and completion work is driven by available investment capital for such work. Because these types of services can be easily “started” and “stopped,” and oil and natural gas producers generally tend to be less risk tolerant when commodity prices are low or volatile, we may experience a more rapid decline in demand for these types of well maintenance services compared with demand for other types of oilfield services. Further, in a lower-priced environment, fewer well service rigs are needed for completions, as these activities are generally associated with drilling activity.
 
The level of our revenues, earnings and cash flows are highlysubstantially dependent upon, and affected by, the level of U.S. and international oil and natural gas exploration, development and developmentproduction activity, as well as the equipment capacity in any particular region. For a more detailed discussion, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”


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Seasonality
 
Our operations are impacted by seasonal factors. Historically, our business has been negatively impacted during the winter months due to inclement weather, fewer daylight hours and holidays. During the summer months, our operations may be impacted by tropical weather systems. During periods of heavy snow, ice or rain, we may not be able to move our equipment between locations, thereby reducing our ability to provide services and generate revenues. In addition, the majority of our equipment works only during daylight hours. In the winter months when days become shorter, this reduces the amount of time that our assets can work and therefore has a negative impact on total hours worked. Lastly, during the fourth quarter, we historically have experienced significant slowdown during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.
 
Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks and Copyrights
 
We own numerous patents, trademarks and proprietary technology that we believe provide us with a competitive advantage in the various markets in which we operate or intend to operate. We have devoted significant resources to developing technological improvements in our well service business and have sought patent protection both inside and outside the United States for products and methods that appear to have commercial significance. In the United States, as of December 31, 2009, we had 43 patents issued and 8 patents pending. In foreign countries, as of December 31, 2009, we had 30 patents issued and 145 patents pending. However, after evaluating the individual market opportunities and our international patent portfolio last year, we have determined not to maintain approximately two-thirds of the 145 currently active foreign pending patents applications. All the issued patents have varying remaining durations and begin expiring between 2013 and 2028. The most notable of our technologies include numerous patents surrounding the KeyView® system.
 
We own several trademarks that are important to our business both in the United States and in foreign countries. In general, depending upon the jurisdiction, trademarks are valid as long as they are in use, or their registrations are properly maintained and they have not been found to become generic. Registrations of trademarks can generally be renewed indefinitely as long as the trademarks are in use. While our patents and trademarks, in the aggregate, are of considerable importance to maintaining our competitive position, no single patent or trademark is considered to be of a critical or essential nature to our business.
 
We also rely on a combination of trade secret laws, copyright and contractual provisions to establish and protect proprietary rights in our products and services. We typically enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees, strategic partners and suppliers and limit access to the distribution of our proprietary information.
 
Employees
 
As of JanuaryDecember 31, 2010, we employed approximately 6,2007,400 persons in our United States operations and approximately 1,9001,800 additional persons in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Canada. In addition, OOO Geostream Services Group (“Geostream”), a companyAdditionally, our joint ventures in Russia and the Russian FederationMiddle East in which we own a 50% controlling interest employed (together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries) approximately 370430 persons as of JanuaryDecember 31, 2010. Our domestic employees are not represented by a labor union and are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Many of our employees in Argentina are represented by laborformal unions. In Mexico, we have entered into a collective bargaining agreement that applies to our workers in Mexico performing work under the PEMEX contracts.Pemex contract.
 
As noted below in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” we have historically experienced a high employee turnover rate, and during the past several years have experienced labor-related issues in Argentina. Other than with respect to the labor situation in Argentina, we have not experienced any significant work stoppages associated with labor disputes or grievances and consider our relations with our employees to be generally satisfactory.


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Governmental Regulations
 
Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to health, safety and the environment. We cannot predict the level of enforcement of existing laws or regulations or how such laws and regulations may be interpreted by enforcement agencies or court rulings in the future. We also cannot predict whether additional laws and regulations affecting our business will be adopted, or the effect such changes might have on us, our financial condition or our business. The following is a summary of the more significant existing environmental, health and safety laws and regulations to which our operations are subject and for which compliance may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.


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Environmental Regulations
 
Our operations routinely involve the storage, handling, transport and disposal of bulk waste materials, some of which contain oil, contaminants and other regulated substances. Various environmental laws and regulations require prevention, and where necessary, cleanup of spills and leaks of such materials, and some of our operations must obtain permits that limit the discharge of materials. Failure to comply with such environmental requirements or permits may result in fines and penalties, remediation orders and revocation of permits.
 
Hazardous Substances and Waste
 
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, referred to as “CERCLA” or the “Superfund” law, and comparable state laws, impose liability without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct on certain defined persons, including current and prior owners or operators of a site where a release of hazardous substances occurred and entities that disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substances found at the site. Under CERCLA, these “responsible persons” may be jointly and severally liable for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies.
 
In the course of our operations, we occasionally generate materials that are considered “hazardous substances” and, as a result, may incur CERCLA liability for cleanup costs. Also, claims may be filed for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the release of hazardous substances or other pollutants. We also generate solid wastes that are subject to the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, or “RCRA,” and comparable state statutes.
 
Although we use operating and disposal practices that are standard in the industry, hydrocarbons or other wastes may have been released at properties owned or leased by us now or in the past, or at other locations where these hydrocarbons and wastes were taken for treatment or disposal. Under CERCLA, RCRA and analogous state laws, we could be required to clean up contaminated property (including contaminated groundwater), or to perform remedial activities to prevent future contamination.
 
Air Emissions
 
The Clean Air Act, as amended, or “CAA,” and similar state laws and regulations restrict the emission of air pollutants and also impose various monitoring and reporting requirements. These laws and regulations may require us to obtain approvals or permits for construction, modification or operation of certain projects or facilities and may require use of emission controls.
 
Global Warming and Climate ControlChange
 
Some scientific studies suggest that emissions of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) may contribute to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. While we do not believe our operations raise climate controlchange issues different from those generally raised by commercial use of fossil fuels, legislation or regulatory programs that restrict greenhouse gas emissions in areas where we conduct business could increase our costs in order to stay compliantcomply with any new laws. See“Item 1A. Risk Factors.”


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Water Discharges
 
We operate facilities that are subject to requirements of the Clean Water Act, as amended, or “CWA,” and analogous state laws that impose restrictions and controls on the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters. Spill prevention, control and counter-measure requirements under the CWA require implementation of measures to help prevent the contamination of navigable waters in the event of a hydrocarbon spill. Other requirements for the prevention of spills are established under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended, or “OPA”,“OPA,” which amends the CWA and applies to owners and operators of vessels, including barges, offshore platforms and certain onshore facilities. Under OPA, regulated parties are strictly jointly and severally liable


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for oil spills and must establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to cover liabilities related to an oil spill for which such parties could be statutorily responsible.
 
Occupational Safety and Health Act
 
We are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, or “OSHA”,“OSHA,” and comparable state laws that regulate the protection of employee health and safety. OSHA’s hazard communication standard requires that information about hazardous materials used or produced in our operations be maintained and provided to employees and state and local government authorities and citizens.authorities. We believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with OSHA requirements.
Marine Employees
Certain of our employees who perform services on our barge rigs or work offshore may be covered by the provisions of the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and general maritime law. These laws operate to make the liability limits established under state workers’ compensation laws inapplicable to these employees. Instead, these employees or their representatives are permitted to pursue actions against us for damages resulting from job related injuries, generally with no limitations on our potential liability.
 
Saltwater Disposal Wells
 
We operate SWD wells that are subject to the CWA, Safe Drinking Water Act, and state and local laws and regulations, including those established by the Underground Injection Control Program of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which establishes the minimum program requirements. Most of our SWD wells are located in Texas. We also operate SWD wells in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and New Mexico.North Dakota. Regulations in these states require us to obtain aan Underground Injection Control permit to operate each of our SWD wells. The applicable regulatory agency may suspend or modify one of our permits if our well operation is likely to result in pollution of freshwater, substantial violation of permit conditions or applicable rules, or if the well leaks into the environment.
 
Wireline
We conduct wireline logging, which may entail the use of radioactive isotopes along with other nuclear, electrical, acoustic and mechanical devices to evaluate downhole formation. Our activities involving the use of isotopes are regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and specified agencies of certain states. Additionally, we may use high explosive charges for perforating casing and formations, and various explosive cutters to assist in well bore cleanout. Such operations are regulated by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and require us to obtain licenses or other approvals for the use of densitometers as well as explosive charges.
Access to Company Reports
 
Our webWeb site address iswww.keyenergy.com, and we make available free of charge through our webWeb site our Annual Reports onForm 10-K, Quarterly Reports onForm 10-Q, Current Reports onForm 8-K and all amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We have filed the required certifications under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report onForm 10-K.


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In 2009, we submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) the CEO certification required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual. Our webWeb site also includes general information about us, including our Corporate Governance Guidelines and charters for the committees of our board of directors. Information on our webWeb site or any other webWeb site is not a part of this report.
 
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
 
In addition to the other information in this report, the following factors should be considered in evaluating us and our business.
 
BUSINESS-RELATED RISK FACTORS
 
Our business is dependentcyclical and depends on conditions in the oil and natural gas industry, especially oil and natural gas prices and capital expenditures by oil and natural gas companies. Volatility in oil and natural gas prices, tight credit markets and disruptions in the U.S. and global financial systems may adversely impact our business.
 
Prices for oil and natural gas historically have been extremely volatile and have reacted to changes in the supply of, and demand for, oil and natural gas. These include changes resulting from, among other things, the ability of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to support oil prices, domestic and worldwide economic conditions and political instability in oil-producing countries. WeaknessWe depend on our customers’ willingness to make expenditures to explore for, develop and produce oil and natural gas. Therefore, weakness in oil and natural gas prices (or the perception by our customers that oil and natural gas prices will decrease in the future) could result in a reduction in the utilization of our equipment and result in lower rates for our services. In addition, when oil and natural gas pricesOur customers’ willingness to undertake these activities depends largely upon prevailing industry conditions that are weak, or when our customers expect oil and natural gas prices to decrease, fewer wells are drilled, resulting in less completion and maintenance work for us. Additionalinfluenced by numerous factors that affect demand for our services include:over which we have no control, including:
 
 • the levelprices, and expectations about future prices, of development, exploration and production activity of, and corresponding capital spending by, oil and natural gas;
• domestic and worldwide economic conditions;


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• domestic and foreign supply of and demand for oil and natural gas;
• the price and quantity of imports of foreign oil and natural gas;
• the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas;
• available pipeline, storage and other transportation capacity;
• lead times associated with acquiring equipment and products and availability of qualified personnel;
• the expected rates of decline in production from existing and prospective wells;
• the discovery rates of new oil and gas reserves;
• federal, state and local regulation of exploration and drilling activities and equipment, material or supplies that we furnish;
• public pressure on, and legislative and regulatory interest within, federal, state and local governments to stop, significantly limit or regulate hydraulic fracturing activities;
• weather conditions, including hurricanes that can affect oil and natural gas operations over a wide area and severe winter weather that can interfere with our sand mining operations;
• political instability in oil and natural gas producing companies;
 
 • oiladvances in exploration, development and natural gas production costs;technologies or in technologies affecting energy consumption;
 
 • government regulations;the price and availability of alternative fuel and energy sources; and
 
 • conditionsuncertainty in capital and commodities markets and the worldwideability of oil and natural gas industry.producers to raise equity capital and debt financing.
 
DemandThe level of oil and natural gas exploration and production activity in the United States is volatile. A reduction in the activity levels of our customers could cause a decline in the demand for our services is primarily influenced by current and anticipatedmay adversely affect the prices that we can charge or collect for our services. In addition, any prolonged substantial reduction in oil and natural gas prices would likely affect oil and natural gas production levels and, therefore, would affect demand for the significantservices we provide. A material decline in oil and natural gas prices beginning in the third quarter of 2008 caused our customers to reduce their spending on exploration and developmentor drilling throughout 2009. This reduction in our customers’ spending could continue through 2010 and beyond. Further decline in demand for our oil and natural gas servicesactivity levels or sustained lower prices or activity levels could have a material adverse effect on our revenuebusiness, financial condition, results of operations and profitability. Also impacting demand are the global economic conditions. While appearing to have stabilized, the disruptionscash flow. Moreover, reduced discovery rates of new oil and natural gas reserves, or a decrease in the global credit markets during 2009development rate of reserves, in our market areas, whether due to increased governmental regulation, limitations on exploration and drilling activity or other factors, could continue to negativelyalso have a material adverse impact theon our business, even in a stronger oil and natural gas price environment.
We operate in a highly cyclical industry. Changes in current or anticipated future prices for crude oil and natural gas are a primary factor affecting spending and drilling activity by exploration and production expenditures bycompanies, and decreases in spending and drilling activity can cause rapid and material declines in demand for our services. For example, in 2009 adverse changes in capital and credit markets and declines in prices for oil and natural gas caused many exploration and production companies to reduce capital budgets and drilling activity. This trend resulted in a significant decline in demand for our services, had a material negative impact on the prices we were able to charge our customers, throughout 2010 and beyond. Additionally, even as economic conditions appear toadversely affected our equipment utilization and results of operations. Future cuts in spending levels or drilling activity could have begun to stabilize, it remains uncertain whethersimilar adverse effects on our customers, vendorsoperating results and suppliers willfinancial condition, and such effects could be able to access financing necessary to return to their previous level of operations or to avoid further deceases in their level of operations, fulfill their commitments and fund future operations and obligations.material.
 
We may be unable to implement price increases or maintain pricingexisting prices on our core services.
 
During the period from 2006We periodically seek to 2008, we periodically increasedincrease the prices on our services to offset rising costs and to generate higher returns for our stockholders. However, we operate in a very competitive industry and as a result, of pressures stemming from deteriorating market conditions and falling oil and natural gas priceswe are not always successful in raising, or maintaining, our existing prices. For example, beginning in the third quarter of 2008 and continuing through the first half of 2009, it became increasingly difficultwe were required to maintain our prices. We have and will likely continue to face pricing pressure from our competitors. We have made price concessions, and may be compelled to make further price concessions in order to maintain market share. Additionally, during periods of increased market demand, a significant amount of new


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In addition, we expect our costs to rise if demand forservice capacity, including new well service rigs, coiled tubing units and new fishing and rental equipment, may enter the market, which also puts pressure on the pricing of our services increases with a recovering market, due in partand limits our ability to tighter labor markets and similar economic developments that would likely result from an improving market. In addition to the recent difficulty we have experienced maintaining prices as described above, even ifincrease prices.
Even when we are able to increase our prices, as market conditions improve, we may not be able to do so at a rate that would beis sufficient to coveroffset such rising costs. In periods of high demand for oilfield services, a tighter labor market may result in higher labor costs. For example in 2010, our labor costs increased at a greater rate than our ability to raise prices for our services. During such periods, we may not be able to successfully increase prices without adversely affecting demand for our services.
 
The inability to maintain our pricing and to increase our pricing as costs increase or a reduction in our pricing, maycould have a continuing and material negative impactadverse effect on our operatingbusiness, financial position and results in the future.of operations.
 
Industry capacity may adversely affectIncreased labor costs or the unavailability of skilled workers could hurt our business.operations.
 
Between 2006Companies in our industry, including us, are dependent upon the available labor pool of skilled employees. We compete with other oilfield services businesses and 2008, a significant amountother employers to attract and retain qualified personnel with the technical skills and experience required to provide our customers with the highest quality service. We are also subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which governs such matters as minimum wage, overtime and other working conditions. A shortage in the labor pool of new capacity, including new well service rigs, new pressure pumping equipmentskilled workers or other general inflationary pressures or changes in applicable laws and new fishing and rental equipment, entered the market. In some cases, the new capacity was attributable tostart-up oilfield service companies and, in other cases, the new capacity was deployed by existing service providers to increase their service capacity. The combination of overcapacity and declining demand exacerbated the pricing pressureregulations could make it more difficult for our services in 2009. Although oilfield service companies are not likely to add significant new capacity under current market conditions, the overcapacity could cause us to experience continued pressure on the pricing ofattract and retain personnel and could require us to enhance our serviceswage and experience lower utilization. Thisbenefits packages. We cannot assure you that labor costs will not increase. Increases in our labor costs could continue to have a material negative impactadverse effect on our operating results.business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our future financial results could be adversely impacted by asset impairments or other charges.
 
We have recorded goodwill impairment charges and asset impairment charges in the past. We evaluate our long-lived assets, including our property and equipment, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and goodwill for impairment. In performing these assessments, we project future cash flows on a discounted basis for goodwill, and on an undiscounted basis for other long-lived assets, and compare these cash flows to the carrying amount of the related assets. These cash flow projections are based on our current operating plans, estimates and judgmental assumptions. We perform the assessment of potential impairment on our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually, or more often if events and circumstances warrant. We perform the assessment of potential impairment for our property and equipment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable due to various external or internal factors. If we determine that our estimates of future cash flows were inaccurate or our actual results for 2010 are materially different thanfrom what we have predicted, we could record additional impairment charges for interim periods during 2010 or in future years,periods, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.
We have operated at a loss in the past and there is no assurance of our profitability in the future.
We had net operating losses from continuing operations during each of the six fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2010. In the future, we may incur further operating losses and experience negative operating cash flow. We may not be able to reduce our costs, increase revenues, or reduce our debt service obligations sufficient to achieve profitability and generate positive operating income in the future.
 
Our business involves certain operating risks, which are primarily self-insured, and our insurance may not be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities we might incur in our operations.
 
Our operations are subject to many hazards and risks, including the following:
 
 • accidents resulting in serious bodily injury and the loss of life or property;
 
 • liabilities from accidents or damage by our fleet of trucks, rigs and other equipment;
 
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 • reservoir damage;
 
 • blow-outs, the uncontrolled flow of natural gas, oil or other well fluids into the atmosphere or an underground formation; and
 
 • fires and explosions.
 
If any of these hazards occur, they could result in suspension of operations, damage to or destruction of our equipment and the property of others, or injury or death to our or a third party’s personnel.
 
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cover all losses or liabilities that we might incur in our operations. Furthermore, our insurance may not adequately protect us against liability from all of the hazards of our business. We also are subject to the risk that we may not be able to maintain or obtain insurance of the type and amount we desire at a reasonable cost. If we were to incur a significant liability for which we were uninsured or for which we were not fully insured, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
 
We are subject to the economic, political and social instability risks of doing business in certain foreign countries.
 
We currently have operations based in Mexico, Colombia, the Middle East, Russia, Argentina Mexico and the Russian Federation, a technology development group based in Canada, as well as investmentsand have ownership interests in two oilfield service companies based in Canada. In the future, we may expand our operations into other foreign countries as well.countries. As a result, we are exposed to risks of international operations, including:
 
 • increased governmental ownership and regulation of the economy in the markets where we operate;
 
 • inflation and adverse economic conditions stemming from governmental attempts to reduce inflation, such as imposition of higher interest rates and wage and price controls;
• economic and financial instability of national oil companies;
 
 • increased trade barriers, such as higher tariffs and taxes on imports of commodity products;
 
 • exposure to foreign currency exchange rates;
 
 • exchange controls or other currency restrictions;
 
 • war, civil unrest or significant political instability;
 
 • restrictions on repatriation of income or capital;
 
 • expropriation, confiscatory taxation, nationalization or other government actions with respect to our assets located in the markets where we operate;
 
 • governmental policies limiting investments by and returns to foreign investors;
 
 • labor unrest and strikes, including the significant labor-related issues we have experienced in Argentina;
 
 • deprivation of contract rights; and
 
 • restrictive governmental regulation and bureaucratic delays.
 
The occurrence of one or more of these risks may:
 
 • negatively impact our results of operations;
 
 • restrict the movement of funds and equipment to and from affected countries; and
 
 • inhibit our ability to collect receivables.


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We historicallyHistorically, we have experienced a high employee turnover rate. Any difficulty we experience replacing or adding workers could adversely affect our business.
 
We historicallyHistorically, we have experienced ana high annual employee turnover rate of almost 50%.rate. We believe that the high turnover rate is attributable to the nature of the work, which is physically demanding and performed outdoors. As a result, workers may choose to pursue employment in fields that offer a more desirable work environment at wage rates that are competitive with ours. We cannot assure that at times of high demand we will be able to retain, recruit and train an adequate number of workers. PotentialThe potential inability or lack of desire by workers to commute to our facilities and job sites, andas well as the competition for workers from competitors or other industries, are factors that could negatively affect our ability to attract and retain workers. We believecannot assure that our wage rates are competitive with the wage rates of our competitors and other potential employers. A significant increase in the wages other employers pay could result in a reduction in our workforce, increases in our wage rates, or both. Either of these events could diminish our profitability and growth potential.


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Additionally, in response to the downturn in market conditions beginning in the second quarter of 2008 and continuing through the third quarter of 2009, we made significant reductions in the size of our workforce. Excluding the reductions in workforce during 2009 in response to market conditions, our turnover rate in 2009 was 33%. As market conditions and our activity levels improve, we will be requiredable to expandrecruit, train and retain an adequate number of workers to replace departing workers. The inability to maintain an adequate workforce could have a material adverse effect on our workforce to accommodate these increases. We may encounter difficulties in adding new headcount with the requisite experience levels, which could negatively impact our ability to take advantagebusiness, financial condition and results of improving market conditions.operations.
 
We may not be successful in implementing and maintaining technology development and enhancements.
 
AAn important component of our business strategy is to incorporate the KeyView® system, our proprietary technology, into our well service rigs, primarily through the KeyView® system.rigs. The inability to successfully develop, integrate and integrate theprotect this technology could:
 
 • limit our ability to improve our market position;
 
 • increase our operating costs; and
 
 • limit our ability to recoup the investments made in technology initiatives.this technological initiative.
 
We may incur significant costs and liabilities as a result of environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that govern our operations.
 
Our operations are subject to U.S. federal, state and local and foreign laws and regulations that impose limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the environment and establish standards for the handling, storage and disposal of waste materials, including toxic and hazardous wastes. To comply with these laws and regulations, we must obtain and maintain numerous permits, approvals and certificates from various governmental authorities. While the cost of such compliance has not been significant in the past, new laws, regulations or enforcement policies could become more stringent and significantly increase our compliance costs or limit our future business opportunities, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
 
Failure to comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations could result in the assessment of administrative, civil or criminal penalties, imposition of cleanup and site restoration costs and liens, revocation of permits, and, to a lesser extent, orders to limit or cease certain operations. Certain environmental laws impose strictand/or joint and several liability, which could cause us to become liable for the conduct of others or for consequences of our own actions that were in compliance with all applicable laws at the time of those actions. For additional information, see the discussion under “Governmental Regulations”in“Item 1. Business.”
 
We relySevere weather could have a material adverse effect on a limited number of suppliers for certain materials used in providing our pressure pumping services.business.
 
We rely on a limited numberOur business could be materially and adversely affected by severe weather. Oil and natural gas operations of suppliers for sized sand, a principal raw material that is criticalour customers located in Louisiana and parts of Texas may be adversely affected by hurricanes and tropical storms, resulting in reduced demand for our pressure pumpingservices. Furthermore, our customers’ operations in the Rocky Mountain and Atlantic Coast regions of the United States may be adversely affected by seasonal weather conditions in the winter months. Adverse weather can also directly impede our own operations. WhileRepercussions of severe weather conditions may include:
• curtailment of services;
• weather-related damage to facilities and equipment, resulting in suspension of operations;


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• inability to deliver equipment, personnel and products to job sites in accordance with contract schedules; and
• loss of productivity.
These constraints could delay our operations and materially increase our operating and capital costs. Unusually warm winters may also adversely affect the materials are generally available, if we were to have a problem sourcing raw materials or transporting these materials from these suppliers,demand for our ability to provide pressure pumping services could be limited.by decreasing the demand for natural gas.
 
We may not be successful in identifying, making and integrating our acquisitions.
 
AAn important component of our growth strategy is to make geographic-focused acquisitions that will strengthen our core services or presence in selected regional markets. Pursuit of this strategy may be restricted by the deterioration of credit markets, which may significantly limit the availability of funds for such acquisitions. In addition to restricted funding availability, theThe success of this strategy will depend, among other things, on our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, and to negotiate acceptable financial and other terms. Thereterms, to timely and successfully integrate acquired business or assets into our existing businesses and to retain the key personnel and the customer base of acquired businesses. Any future acquisitions could present a number of risks, including but not limited to:
• incorrect assumptions regarding the future results of acquired operations or assets or expected cost reductions or other synergies expected to be realized as a result of acquiring operations or assets;
• failure to integrate successfully the operations or management of any acquired operations or assets in a timely manner;
• diversion of management’s attention from existing operations or other priorities; and
• inability to secure sufficient financing, on terms we find acceptable, that may be required for any such acquisition or investment.
Our business plan anticipates, and is no assurance that we will be able to do so. The success of an acquisition depends onbased upon our ability to perform adequate due diligence before the acquisitionsuccessfully complete and integrate, acquisitions of other businesses or assets in a timely and cost effective manner. Our failure to do so could have an adverse effect on our ability to integrate the acquisition after it is completed. While we commit significant resources to ensure that we conduct comprehensive due diligence, there can be no assurance that all potential risks and liabilities will be identified in connection with an acquisition. Similarly, while we expect to commit


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substantial resources, including management time and effort, to integrating acquired businesses into ours, there is no assurance that we will be successful integrating these businesses. In particular, it is important that we be able to retain both key personnel of the acquired business, and its customer base. A loss of either key personnelfinancial condition or customers could negatively impact the future operating results of the acquired business.operations.
 
The loss of a significant customerone or more of our largest customers could causematerially and adversely affect our revenue to decline.business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
ForAlthough no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009, one customer2010, our ten largest customers made up approximately 55% of our Well Servicing segment comprised approximately 11% of our total consolidated revenues. The work that we perform for this customer is done under contracts that expire in the near term and are subject to renewal through a bidding process. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to secure renewalsloss of one or more of these contracts, and if we are unable to do so, the loss of this customercustomers could have a material negative impactan adverse effect on our revenuesbusiness, financial condition and profitability.results of operations.
 
Compliance with climate change legislation or initiatives could negatively impact our business.
 
The U.S. Congress is considering legislationThere have been new federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives proposed in an attempt to mandate reductionscontrol or limit the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide. In June 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives approvedThe American Clean Energy and certainSecurity Act of 2009. However, neither this bill nor a related bill in the U.S. Senate,The Clean Energy and Emissions Power Actwas passed by Congress. Several states have already implemented, or arepassed legislation which impose certain requirements on motor vehicle emissions and some states require greenhouse gas reporting. In addition, in the process of implementing, similar legislation. Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court has heldresponse to its endangerment finding in its decisions2009, EPA adopted regulations that carbon dioxide can be regulated as an “air pollutant” under the CAA, which could result in futurerestrict motor vehicle emissions. These regulations even if the U.S. Congress does not adopt new legislation regarding emissions.took effect on January 2, 2011. At this time, it is not possible to predict how legislation or new federal or state government mandates regarding the emission of greenhouse gases could impact our business; however, any such future laws or regulations could require us or our customers to devote potentially material amounts of capital or other resources in order to comply with such regulations. These expenditures could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition,position, results of operations, or cash flows.


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DEBT-RELATED RISK FACTORS
 
We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt service obligations.
 
Our ability to make payments on our indebtedness, and to fund planned capital expenditures, will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to conditions in the oil and natural gas industry, general economic and financial conditions, competition in the markets where we operate, the impact of legislative and regulatory actions on how we conduct our business and other factors, all of which are beyond our control. This risk wouldcould be exacerbated by any economic downturn or instability in the U.S. and global credit markets.
 
We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service our outstanding indebtedness, or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other capital needs. If our business does not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service our outstanding indebtedness, we may have to undertake alternative financing plans, such as:
 
 • refinancing or restructuring our debt;
 
 • selling assets;
 
 • reducing or delaying acquisitions or capital investments, such as remanufacturing our rigs and related equipment; or
 
 • seeking to raise additional capital.
 
We cannot assure you that we wouldmay not be able to implement alternative financing plans, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all, or thatand implementing any such alternative financing plans wouldmay not allow us to meet our debt obligations. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our debt obligations, or to obtain alternative financings, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects for growth.


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In addition, a downgrade in our credit rating could becomewould make it more likely if poor market conditions persist or worsen. Althoughdifficult for us to raise additional debt financing in the future. However, such a credit downgrade would not have an effect on our currently outstanding senior debt under our indenture or senior secured credit facility, such a downgrade would make it more difficult for us to raise additional debt financing in the future.facility.
 
The amount of our debt and the covenants in the agreements governing our debt could negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
 
Our level of indebtedness, and the covenants contained in the agreements governing our debt, could have important consequences for our operations, including:
 
 • making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness and increasing the risk that we may default on our debt obligations;
 
 • requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to required payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures and other general business activities;
 
 • limiting our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate and other activities;
 
 • limiting management’s flexibility in operating our business;
 
 • limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
 
 • diminishing our ability to withstand successfully a downturn in our business or the economy generally;
 
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 • making us vulnerable to increases in interest rates, because certain debt will vary with prevailing interest rates.
 
We may be required to repay all or a portion of our debt on an accelerated basis in certain circumstances. If we fail to comply with the covenants and other restrictions in the agreements governing our debt, it could lead to an event of default and the consequent acceleration of our obligation to repay outstanding debt. Our ability to comply with debt covenants and other restrictions may be affected by events beyond our control, including general economic and financial conditions.
 
In particular, under the terms of our indebtedness, we must comply with certain financial ratios and satisfy certain financial condition tests, several of which become more restrictive over time and could require us to take action to reduce our debt or take some other action in order to comply with them. Our ability to satisfy required financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions, and we cannot assure you that we will continue to meet those ratios and tests in the future. A breach of any of these covenants, ratios or tests could result in a default under our indebtedness. If we default, our credit facility lenders will no longer be obligated to extend credit to us and they, as well as the trustee for our outstanding notes, could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the indenture or senior secured credit facility, as applicable, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable. The results of such actions would have a significant negative impact on our results of operations, financial conditionposition and cash flows.
 
Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly.
 
Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility bear interest at variable rates, exposing us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our net income and cash available for servicing our indebtedness would decrease.


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TAKEOVER PROTECTION-RELATED RISKS
 
Our bylaws contain provisions that may prevent or delay a change in control.
 
Our Amended and Restated Bylawsbylaws contain certain provisions designed to enhance the ability of the board of directors to respond to unsolicited attempts to acquire control of the Company. These provisions:
 
 • establish a classified board of directors, providing for three-year staggered terms of office for all members of our board of directors;
 
 • set limitations on the removal of directors;
 
 • provide our board of directors the ability to set the number of directors and to fill vacancies on the board of directors occurring between stockholder meetings; and
 
 • set limitations on who may call a special meeting of stockholders.
 
These provisions may have the effect of entrenching management and may deprive investors of the opportunity to sell their shares to potential acquirers at a premium over prevailing prices. This potential inability to obtain a control premium could reduce the price of our common stock.
 
ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 
None.
 
ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES
 
We lease office space in both Houston, Texas and Midland, Texas (ourfor our principal executive office isoffices in Houston, Texas).Texas. We also lease local office space in the various countries in which we operate. Additionally, we own or lease numerous rig yards, facilities,


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storage yards,facilities, truck yardsfacilities and sales and administrative offices throughout the geographic regions in which we operate. Also, in connection with our fluid management services, we operate a number of owned and leased SWD facilities, and brine and freshwater stations. Our leased properties are subject to various lease terms and expirations.
 
We believe all properties that we currently occupy are suitable for their intended uses. We believe that we have sufficient facilities to conduct our operations. However, we continue to evaluate the purchase or lease of additional properties or the consolidation of our properties, as our business requires.
 
The following table shows our active owned and leased properties, as well as active SWD facilities, categorized by business segment and geographic region:
 
                        
 Office, Repair &
 SWDs, and Brine and
 Operational Field
  Office, Repair &
 SWDs, and Brine and
 Operational Field
 
 Service and Other
 Freshwater Stations
 Services Facilities
  Service and Other
 Freshwater Stations
 Services Facilities
 
Marketplace
 (1) (2) (3) 
Region (1) (2) (3) 
United States
                        
Owned  15   37   90   16   49   102 
Leased  30   28   56   27   38   60 
International
                        
Owned  0   0   3   3   0   3 
Leased  22   0   5   31   0   9 
       
TOTAL
  67   65   154   77   87   174 
 
 
(1)Includes tenfour apartments leased in the United States and twelve apartments leased in Argentina for Key employees to use for operational support and business purposes only. Also includes one staff house leased in Colombia for Key employees and three properties in Russia leased by Geostream Services Group and its subsidiaries.subsidiaries (“Geostream”).
 
(2)Includes SWD facilities as “leased” if we own the well borewellbore for the SWD but lease the land. In other cases, we lease both the well borewellbore and the land. Lease terms vary among different sites, but with respect to some of the SWD facilities for which we lease the land and own the well bore,wellbore, the land owner has an option under the land lease to retain the well borewellbore at the termination of the lease.
 
(3)Includes two propertiesone property in Russia owned by Geostream and its subsidiaries.one leased property in the Middle East.


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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
On September 3, 2006, our former controller and former assistant controller filed suit against us in Harris County, Texas, alleging constructive termination and breach of contract. We reached an agreement to resolve the matter through arbitration that included an obligation to pay a minimum amount to the claimants regardless of the outcome. In the fourth quarter of 2009, the matter went to trial and the arbitrator found in favor of Key.
In additionare subject to various other suits and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of business, we continue to be involved in litigation with one of our former executive officers.business. We do not believe that the disposition of any of these items, includingour ordinary course litigation with former management, will result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. For additional information on legal proceedings, seeNote 14.16. Commitments and ContingenciesContingencies”inItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataData.”.”
 
ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS(REMOVED AND RESERVED)
None.
 
PART II
 
ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
Market and Share Prices
 
Our common stock is traded on the NYSENew York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “KEG.” As of February 17, 2010,16, 2011, there were 812751 registered holders of 125,430,259142,585,543 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. This number of registered holders does not include holders that have shares of common stock held for them in “street name,”name”, meaning that the shares are held for their accounts by a broker or other nominee. In these instances, the brokers or other nominees are included in the number of registered holders,


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but the underlying holders of the common stock that have shares held in “street name” are not. The following table sets forth the reported high and low closing price of our common stock for the periods indicated:
 
                
 High Low  High Low 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
        
Year Ended December 31, 2010
        
1st Quarter $5.47  $2.12  $11.26  $8.64 
2nd Quarter  7.01   2.79   11.15   8.91 
3rd Quarter  9.58   4.82   9.92   8.01 
4th Quarter  9.50   7.00   13.29   9.70 
 
                
 High Low  High Low 
Year Ended December 31, 2008
        
Year Ended December 31, 2009
        
1st Quarter $14.47  $11.23  $5.47  $2.12 
2nd Quarter  19.75   13.36   7.01   2.79 
3rd Quarter  18.94   11.33   9.58   4.82 
4th Quarter  11.14   3.58   9.50   7.00 
 
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
 
The following performance graph compares the performance of our common stock to the PHLX Oil Service Sector, the Russell 1000 Index, the Russell 2000 Index and to a peer group established by management. During 2008, we moved from the Russell 2000 Index to the Russell 1000 Index and, during


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2009, we moved back from the Russell 1000 Index to the Russell 2000 Index. For comparative purposes, both the Russell 2000 and the Russell 1000 Indices are reflected in the following performance graph. The peer group is comprisedconsists of five other companies with a similar mix of operations and includes Nabors Industries Ltd., Weatherford International Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc. and RPC, Inc. The graph below compares the cumulative five-year total return to holders of our common stock with the cumulative total returns of the PHLX Oil Service Sector, the listed Russell Indices and our peer group. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our common stock and each index (including reinvestment of dividends) was $100 at December 31, 20042005 and tracks the return on the investment through December 31, 2009.2010.


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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Key Energy Services, Inc., The PHLX Oil Service Sector, The Russell 1000 Index,
The Russell 2000 Index, and the Peer Group
 
 
*$100 invested on December 31, 20042005 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal years ended December 31.
 
Dividend Policy
 
There were no dividends declared or paid on our common stock for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007.2008. Under the terms of our current credit facility, we must meet certain financial covenants before we may pay dividends. We do not currently intend to pay dividends.
 
Stock RepurchasesIssuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
On October 26, 2007, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program, in which we could spend up to $300.0 million to repurchase shares of our common stock on the open market. The program expired March 31, 2009. We did not make any purchases under this program during 2009.


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During the fourth quarter of 2009,2010, we repurchased an aggregate 26,819of 41,278 shares of our common stock. The repurchases were to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose upon vesting of restricted stock. Set forth below is a summary of the share repurchases:
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
             
        Total Number of Shares
 
        Purchased as Part of
 
  Total Number
  Weighted
  Publicly Announced
 
  of Shares
  Average Price
  Plans or
 
Period
 Purchased  Paid Per Share  Programs 
 
October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009  3,528  $8.34(1)   
November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009         
December 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009  23,291  $9.03(2)   
             
      Total Number of Shares
      Purchased as Part of
  Total Number
 Weighted
 Publicly Announced
  of Shares
 Average Price
 Plans or
Period Purchased Paid Per Share Programs
 
October 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010  34,912  $9.74(1)   
November 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010  1,103  $10.29(2)   
December 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010  5,263  $11.06(3)   
 
 
(1)The price paid per share on the vesting date with respect to the tax withholding repurchases was determined using the closing pricesprice on October 2, 2009 and October 30, 2009, respectively,1, 2010, as quoted on the NYSE.


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(2)The price paid per share on the vesting date with respect to the tax withholding repurchases was determined using the closing prices on November 1, 2010 and November 12, 2010, as quoted on the NYSE.
(3)The price paid per share on the vesting date with respect to the tax withholding repurchases was determined using the closing price on December 4, 20092010 and December 22, 2009, respectively,10, 2010, as quoted on the NYSE.
 
Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 20092010 with respect to equity compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our common stock is authorized for issuance:
 
                        
 Number of Securities
 Weighted Average
 Number of Securities Remaining
  Number of Securities
 Weighted Average
 Number of Securities Remaining
 
 to be Issued Upon
 Exercise Price of
 Available for Future Issuance
  to be Issued Upon
 Exercise Price of
 Available for Future Issuance
 
 Exercise of
 Outstanding
 Under Equity Compensation
  Exercise of
 Outstanding
 Under Equity Compensation
 
 Outstanding Options,
 Options, Warrants
 Plans (Excluding Securities
  Outstanding Options,
 Options, Warrants
 Plans (Excluding Securities
 
 Warrants And Rights
 And Rights
 Reflected in Column (a))
  Warrants And Rights
 And Rights
 Reflected in Column (a))
 
Plan Category
 (a) (b) (c)  (a) (b) (c) 
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders(1)  4,215  $13.19   4,082   3,160  $13.73   2,379 
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders(2)  120  $8.07      180  $5.71    
          
Total  4,335       4,082   3,340       2,379 
 
 
(1)Represents options and other stock-based awards granted under the Key Energy Services, Inc. 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2009 Incentive Plan”), the Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2007 Incentive Plan”), and the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan (the “1997 Incentive Plan”). The 1997 Incentive Plan expired in November 2007.
 
(2)Represents non-statutory stock options and warrants granted outside the 1997 Incentive Plan, the 2007 Incentive Plan, and the 2009 Incentive Plan. The options have a ten-year term and other terms and conditions as those options granted under the 1997 Incentive Plan. These options were granted during 2000 and 2001. The warrants have a five-year term and were granted during 2009.
Sale of Unregistered Securities
On December 20, 2010, we issued 54,400 shares of common stock in connection with the exercise of warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. On May 12, 2009, in connection with the settlement of a lawsuit, the Company had issued to two individuals warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The issuance of shares upon exercise of the warrants was made in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 provided by Section 4(2) thereof for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.


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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
The following historical selected financial data as of and for the years ended December 31, 20052006 through December 31, 20092010 has been derived from our audited financial statements.statements included in“Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”For the years ended December 31, 2006 through December 31, 2010, we have reclassified the historical results of operations of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses to discontinued operations. The historical selected financial data should be read in conjunction with“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”and the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included inItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataData.”.”
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS DATA
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
Revenues $1,078,665  $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,546,177  $1,190,444 
REVENUES
 $1,153,684  $955,699  $1,624,446  $1,358,327  $1,305,925 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                    
Direct operating expenses  779,457   1,250,327   985,614   920,602   780,243   835,012   675,942   1,005,850   791,595   785,083 
Depreciation and amortization expense  169,562   170,774   129,623   126,011   111,888   137,047   149,233   149,607   111,211   113,336 
General and administrative expenses  178,696   257,707   230,396   195,527   151,303   198,271   172,140   246,345   218,637   185,791 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137               97,035   26,101       
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  39,069   41,247   36,207   38,927   50,299   41,959   39,405   42,622   37,206   39,511 
Other, net  (120)  2,840   4,232   (9,370)  12,313   (2,697)  (834)  2,552   4,045   (9,356)
                      
Total costs and expenses, net
  1,209,592   1,132,921   1,473,077   1,162,694   1,114,365 
           
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (247,801)  174,056   275,940   274,480   84,398   (55,908)  (177,222)  151,369   195,633   191,560 
Income tax benefit (expense)  91,125   (90,243)  (106,768)  (103,447)  (35,320)  20,512   65,974   (81,900)  (75,695)  (72,196)
                      
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (156,676)  83,813   169,172   171,033   49,078 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax              (3,361)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before noncontrolling interest  (35,396)  (111,248)  69,469   119,938   119,364 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  105,745   (45,428)  14,344   49,234   51,669 
                      
Net (loss) income  (156,676)  83,813   169,172   171,033   45,717 
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)      
Net income (loss)
  70,349   (156,676)  83,813   169,172   171,033 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (3,146)  (555)  (245)  (117)   
                      
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289  $171,033  $45,717 
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $73,495  $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
                      
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations:                    
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations attributable to Key:                    
Basic $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $0.37  $(0.25) $(0.91) $0.56  $0.91  $0.91 
Diluted $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $0.37  $(0.25) $(0.91) $0.56  $0.90  $0.89 
Loss per share from discontinued operations:                    
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Key:                    
Basic $  $  $  $  $(0.03) $0.82  $(0.38) $0.12  $0.38  $0.39 
Diluted $  $  $  $  $(0.03) $0.82  $(0.38) $0.11  $0.37  $0.39 
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:                    
Income (loss) per share attributable to Key:                    
Basic $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $0.34  $0.57  $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29  $1.30 
Diluted $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $0.34  $0.57  $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27  $1.28 


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CASH FLOW DATA
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net cash provided by operating activities $184,837  $367,164  $249,919  $258,724  $218,838  $129,805  $184,837  $367,164  $249,919  $258,724 
Net cash used in investing activities  (110,636)  (329,074)  (302,847)  (245,647)  (33,218)  (8,631)  (110,636)  (329,074)  (302,847)  (245,647)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (127,475)  (7,970)  23,240   (18,634)  (111,213)  (100,205)  (127,475)  (7,970)  23,240   (18,634)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (2,023)  4,068   (184)  (238)  (662)  (1,735)  (2,023)  4,068   (184)  (238)
 
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Working capital $194,363  $285,749  $253,068  $265,498  $169,022  $132,385  $194,363  $285,749  $253,068  $265,498 
Property and equipment, gross  1,728,174   1,858,307   1,595,225   1,279,980   1,089,826   1,832,443   1,647,718   1,635,424   1,403,726   1,139,819 
Property and equipment, net  864,608   1,051,683   911,208   694,291   610,341   936,744   794,269   898,696   771,002   587,641 
Total assets  1,664,410   2,016,923   1,859,077   1,541,398   1,329,244   1,892,936   1,664,410   2,016,923   1,859,077   1,541,398 
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities  523,949   633,591   511,614   406,080   410,781   427,121   523,949   633,591   511,614   406,080 
Total liabilities  921,270   1,156,191   969,828   810,887   775,187   911,133   921,270   1,156,191   969,828   810,887 
Equity  743,140   860,732   889,249   730,511   554,057   981,803   743,140   860,732   889,249   730,511 
Cash dividends per common share                              
 
ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The discussion below contains forward-looking statements that are based upon our current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances including those identified in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to inaccurate assumptions and known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”
 
Overview
 
We provide a completefull range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies includingto complete, maintain and enhance the flow of oil and natural gas throughout the life of a well. These services include rig-based and coiledtubing-based well maintenance and workover services, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services,and fishing and rental services and wirelineother ancillary oilfield services. Additionally, certain of our rigs are capable of specialty drilling applications. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the continental United States, as well as internationallyand have operations based in Mexico, ArgentinaColombia, the Middle East, Russia and the Russian Federation. We also ownArgentina. In addition, we have a technology development companygroup based in Canada and have equityownership interests in two oilfield service companies based in Canada.
 
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also have a Functional Support segment associated with managing all of our reportable operating segments. For a full description of our operating segments, seeService OfferingsOfferings”inItem 1. BusinessBusiness.”.”


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Effective for the first quarter of 2011, we will begin reporting under two new business segments: U.S. and International. Financial results for all periods presented in future filings will be restated to reflect the change in operating segments. We revised our segments to reflect the change in our operating focus and our assessment of operations and resource allocation in making decisions regarding Key.
Business and Growth Strategies
 
Our strategy isFocus on Horizontal Well Services
In recent years the number of horizontal wells drilled has increased significantly. To capitalize on this growing market segment we have acquired new equipment, and upgraded existing equipment, capable of providing services integral to improve results through acquisitions, controlling spending, maintenance and growth of our market share in core segments, expansion internationally, investments in technology and new service offerings, enhancement of safety and quality,the completion and maintenance of a strong balance sheethorizontal wellbores. We recently added larger and good liquidity.higher horsepower well service rigs to our fleet that are capable of servicing the horizontal wellbores, and in 2010, we expanded the number of our coiled tubing units by 72%, 60% of which currently consist of extended-reach, long-lateral coiled tubing units. In addition, we established our fluids management business in the Bakken Shale in 2010. We intend to continue our focus on the expansion of horizontal well service offerings into new markets in the United States.
 
Acquisition Strategy
Our strategy contemplates that from time to time we may acquire businesses or assets that are consistent with our long-term growth strategy. During 2009, we acquired an additional 24% interestContinue Expansion in Geostream and gained 50% ownership and a controlling interest. Geostream is an oilfield services company in the Russian Federation providing drilling services, workover services andsub-surface engineering and modeling. As a result of this investment, we expect to expand our international presence, specifically in Russia where the wells are shallow and suited to the services that we perform.
Our investment in Geostream was made using cash generated by our operations, and our objective is to use cash for future acquisitions. We may, from time to time, access our availability under our revolving credit facility to fund future acquisitions. Depending on future market conditions, however, we may elect to use equity as a financing tool for acquisitions.
Controlling Spending
Through most of 2009, market conditions for oilfield services continued the downward trend that began in the latter part of 2008. This downturn in the market for our services resulted from the disruption in the credit markets that caused many of our customers to begin to slow down their capital spending, as well as from declines in the prices of oil and natural gas. In response to the downturn, we began taking steps during the latter part of 2008, which continued through 2009, to decrease our spending levels and control costs. These steps included targeted reductions in our workforce, reductions in pay and benefits, and other reductions in our cost structure. We believe that the actions we took resulted in significant cost savings during the year. We continue to focus on the rationalization of our infrastructure, including facility consolidations and continued cost reductions efforts.
Maintain and Grow in Core Segments
From 2006 to 2008, we significantly increased our capital expenditures compared to prior years, devoting more capital to organic growth. Excluding acquisitions, we have cumulatively spent approximately $560.0 million on capital expenditures since the beginning of 2007, including capital expenditures of $128.4 million in 2009. These expenditures include purchases to expand our operations in Mexico and Russia, drill strings and nitrogen units for our rental operations, and capitalized costs for new information system projects. With the overall downturn in the economy that began in late 2008 and persisted through 2009, we reduced our capital expenditure program in 2009 in order to maintain liquidity and provide flexibility for the use of our capital. However, we continue to evaluate our capital spending in the current environment and could increase spending for growth opportunities or if we are awarded additional international work or recognize an opportunity to expand our services in a particular market.
International ExpansionMarkets
 
We are evaluatingpresently operate internationally in Mexico, Colombia, the Middle East, Russia and Argentina, areas with large oilfields with declining production. We believe that our domestic experience with mature oilfields and our proprietary technology, such as the KeyView® system, provides us with the opportunity to compete for new business in foreign markets that have mature oilfields similar to those in the United States. We continue to evaluate international expansion into a number of international markets. One of our objectives isopportunities and seek to redeploy underutilized assets intoto international markets. We continue to grow our presence and service capabilities in Mexico and Russia. During 2009, we increased the number of working rigs we had positioned in Mexico. We also have deployed other oilfield service equipment to this region to expand our service offerings. In Russia, we sold drilling and workover rigs and other equipment to Geostream to enhance our presence. We will consider strategic international acquisitions and joint ventures in order to establish a presence in a particular market.


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InvestingPursue Prudent Acquisitions in TechnologyComplementary Businesses
 
We have invested, and willintend to continue our disciplined approach to invest,acquisitions, seeking opportunities that strengthen our presence in technologies which will improve our operational and safety performance. We believe these investments will continue to differentiate Key as a premium energy service providerselected regional markets and provide opportunities for higher pricing.
KeyView® Technology
The KeyView® system isto expand our proprietary rig data acquisition, control and information system which began deployment in 2003. The KeyView® system measures selected rig sensor data and rig activity data which provides visibility into the performance and safety of well site operations. In 2009, we continued to upgrade the KeyView® system with enhanced data mining, reporting and safety capabilities to enhance the operational and safety benefits of these systems. We believe measuring performance is critical to providing a premium service tocore services. For example, our customer base and differentiates us from our competitors. As of December 31, 2009, we had 299 KeyView® systems deployed.
Advanced Measurements, Inc. (“AMI”)
Our technology initiative was expanded with therecent acquisition of AMI in 2007. AMI designs and produces oilfield service data acquisition, control and information systems. AMI’s technology platform and application facilitatecoiled tubing businesses expands the collectionrange of job performance and related information and digitally distributes the informationservices that we can offer to customers. AMI contributed to the development of the KeyView® system and assistscustomers engaged in the advancement of this technology.
SmartTongsm Services
During 2009, we introduced “SmartTongsm Rod Connection Services” to the market. The development of this technology was driven by high sucker rod connection failure rates and the additional associated repair costs incurred by our clients. SmartTongsm systems are computer-controlled and fully automated hydraulic sucker rod tong systems that make up a sucker rod connection to the manufacturer’s or American Petroleum Institute (“API”) specifications. We believe that it is the only technology of its kind that provides this level of precision. As of December 31, 2009, we had two SmartTongsm systems deployed. We anticipate deploying additional SmartTongsm systems over the course of 2010.
Safety and Quality
We devote significant resources to the training and professional development of our employees, with a special emphasis on safety. We currently own and operate training centers in Texas, California, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana. In addition, in conjunction with local community colleges, we have cooperative training centers in Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas. The training centers are used to enhance our employees’ understanding of operating and safety procedures. We recognize the historically high turnover rate in the industry in which we operate. We are committed to offering competitive compensation, benefits and incentive programs for our employees in order to ensure we have qualified, safety-conscious personnel who are able to provide quality service to our customers.
Maintain Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
We believe that our ability to maintain a strong balance sheet and exercise sound capital discipline is critical to position Key to sustain itself through the current market conditions. We also believe that our ability to maintain liquidity and borrowing capacity is important in order to enable us to maintain operational flexibility, asrapidly growing horizontal well as to take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. As of December 31, 2009, we had $37.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $156.9 million of availability under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit agreement (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”). We do not have any material indebtedness repayment obligations in 2010. We have no maturities under our 8.375% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”) until 2014 and no required repayments of borrowings on our Senior Secured Credit Facility until 2012. Also, in the fourth quarter of 2009, we made principal payments totaling $14.5 million related to


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our Related Party Notes (as defined below under “Related Party Notes Payable” of “Liquidity and Capital Resources”). We funded our obligations under the Related Party Notes with cash on hand.drilling trend.
 
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
 
In determining the overall health of the oilfield service industry, we believe that the Baker Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count is the best barometer of capital spending and activity levels, since this data is made publicly available on a weekly basis. Historically, our activity levels have been highly correlated to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers. When oil and natural gas prices are strong, capital spending by our customers tends to be high, as indicated by the correlation of the Baker Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count. Similarly, as oil and natural gas prices fall, notably in 2009, the Baker-Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count declines.
 
                        
 WTI Cushing Crude
 NYMEX Henry Hub
 ��Average Baker Hughes
  WTI Cushing Crude
 NYMEX Henry Hub
 Average Baker Hughes
 
Year
 Oil(1) Natural Gas(1) U.S. Land Drilling Rigs(2)  Oil(1) Natural Gas(1) U.S. Land Drilling Rigs(2) 
2002 $26.18  $3.37   717 
2003 $31.08  $5.49   924 
2004 $41.51  $6.18   1,095 
2005 $56.64  $9.02   1,290 
2006 $66.05  $6.98   1,559  $66.05  $6.98   1,559 
2007 $72.34  $7.12   1,695  $72.34  $7.12   1,695 
2008 $99.57  $8.90   1,814  $99.57  $8.90   1,814 
2009 $61.95  $4.28   1,046  $61.95  $4.28   1,046 
2010 $79.48  $4.38   1,514 
 
 
(1)Represents the average of the monthly average prices for each of the years presented. Source: EIA / Bloomberg
 
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Internally, we measure activity levels for our well servicing operations primarily through our rig and trucking hours. Generally, as capital spending by oil and natural gas producers increases, demand for our services also rises, resulting in increased rig and trucking services and more hours worked. Conversely, when activity levels decline due to lower spending by oil and natural gas producers, we generally provide fewer rig and trucking services, which results in lower hours worked. We publicly release our monthly rig and trucking hours and the following table presents our quarterly rig and trucking hours from 20072008 through 2009.2010.
 
                
 Rig Hours Trucking Hours  Rig Hours Trucking Hours 
2010        
First Quarter  485,183   459,292 
Second Quarter  489,168   518,483 
Third Quarter  503,890   559,181 
Fourth Quarter  493,945   707,616 
     
Total 2010:  1,972,186   2,244,572 
2009                
First Quarter  489,819   499,247   489,819   499,247 
Second Quarter  415,520   416,269   415,520   416,269 
Third Quarter  416,810   398,027   416,810   398,027 
Fourth Quarter  439,552   422,253   439,552   422,253 
          
Total 2009:  1,761,701   1,735,796   1,761,701   1,735,796 
2008                
First Quarter  659,462   585,040   659,462   585,040 
Second Quarter  701,286   603,632   701,286   603,632 
Third Quarter  721,285   620,885   721,285   620,885 
Fourth Quarter  634,772   607,004   634,772   607,004 
          
Total 2008:  2,716,805   2,416,561   2,716,805   2,416,561 
2007        
First Quarter  625,748   571,777 
Second Quarter  611,890   583,074 
Third Quarter  597,617   570,356 
Fourth Quarter  614,444   583,191 
     
Total 2007:  2,449,699   2,308,398 
 
MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK
 
Market Conditions — Year Ended December 31, 20092010
 
During 2009, the2010, overall demand and pricing for the services that we provide declinedimproved considerably compared to 2008.2009. The average Baker Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count duringaverage for 2010 was 1,514 rigs, up 44.8% compared to the 2009 wasaverage of 1,046 rigs, which was a decrease of 42.4% from the 2008 average and 38.3% from the 2007 average.rigs. The decreaseincrease in the average land drilling rig countoilfield activity in 2010 was driven primarily by sharp declinesincreases in oil prices, and natural gas prices;the associated increase in capital spending on oilfield services during 2009the year. During 2010, the West Texas Intermediate — Cushing crude oil price averaged $79.48 per barrel, up 28.3% compared to the 2009 average price of $61.95 per barrel and naturalbarrel. Natural gas at the Henry Hub averaged $4.38 per Mcf in 2010, an increase of 2.3% from the 2009 average price of $4.28 per Mcf, decreases of 37.8% and 51.9%, respectively, from 2008 prices and 14.4% and 39.9%, respectively, from 2007 prices.Mcf.
 
Due toAs a result of the declineincrease in commodityoil prices and our prices,customers’ associated increase in capital spending, Key’s overall activity levels, and asset utilization, during 2009 decreased asand prices increased in 2010. In 2010, our customers reduced capital spending. For 2009, we hadrigs worked almost 2.0 million hours, an increase of 11.9% from the 1.8 million rig hours andworked in 2009. Our fluid transportation trucks worked a total of 2.2 million hours in 2010, which was an increase of 29.3% compared to the 1.7 million trucking hours which was a decrease of 35.2%worked in 2009. Additionally, our customers’ capital spending and 28.2%, respectively, from 2008therefore our overall activity levels and 28.1% and 24.8%, respectively,benefitted from 2007 activity levels. Partially offsetting the decline in rig hours was our expansion into Mexico and Russia during 2009, and the full year effect of acquisitions completed during 2008. Also impacting our activity levels was the disruption in theimproved credit markets and general uncertainty in the U.S. and global economy. Reduced credit availability significantly curtailed the capital spending by our customers.2010 compared to 2009.
 
As conditions deteriorated for most of 2009, driven by rapidly declining commodity prices in the first half of 2009, tight credit markets and overall uncertainty about market conditions recovered from the lows experienced during 2009, we responded by implementing an aggressive cost control program, implementing pricingmaking several strategic changes to better position Key in selected marketscertain geographic areas and businesses that we perceived would yield higher long-term growth and better overall investment returns. In particular, we sold our pressure pumping and wireline businesses, sold our marine rig assets and significantly increased our investment in an effort to maintain asset utilizationour coiled tubing business. Also in 2010, we upgraded or re-activated several well servicing and cutting our own capital spending plans. Our cost control programworkover rigs, we


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included targetedmade a significant investment in our fluid transportation business into the Bakken shale of the Williston Basin in North Dakota, and we deployed several rigs, fluid transportation trucks, coiled tubing units, and other assets into high growth regions including the Bakken shale and the Eagle Ford shale. Internationally, we initiated new operations in Colombia and Bahrain in the second half of 2010. In Colombia, our first project for $25 million involves two rigs over two years, and operations under this award started early in the fourth quarter 2010. In Bahrain, we were awarded our first project through our joint venture in the Middle East for two rigs over two years. One rig began operations in early December and the second rig began operating in early January. In Mexico, one of our two contracts with Pemex expired at the end of March 2010. The second of the two contracts remained in place in 2010, but it received limited funding during the year, leading to our activity levels in the country being significantly reduced through much of 2010.
Many of the temporary cost reduction measures we put into place in 2009, including reductions in headcount, employee wage rateswages and benefits, reductions,remained in place for most of 2010 and controlled spending in overhead costs.
Based on our assessmentsome were not re-instated until early 2011. While we continue to aggressively monitor and control costs, inflation of conditions in the rig-based oilfield services market, we chose to retirewages, fuel costs, and equipment costs remained a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated equipment during the third quarter of 2009, which resulted in a pre-tax charge of $65.9 million. Included in this retirement were approximately 250 of our older, less efficient rigs, leaving a remaining U.S. well service rig fleet of 743 rigs. During the third quarter of 2009, we also determined that market overcapacity, prolonged depression of natural gas prices, lower activity levels from our major customer base related to stimulation work and consecutive quarterly operating losses in our Production Services segment, indicated that the carrying amounts of the asset groups under this segment were potentially not recoverable. We performed an assessment of the fair value of the asset groups in this segment, and the results of this assessment indicated that the carrying value of our pressure pumping equipment exceeded its fair value. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $93.4 million during the third quarter of 2009. We also recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.5 million related to goodwill during the third quarter of 2009 in our Production Services segment.significant challenge throughout 2010.
 
Market Outlook
 
The outlook forWe believe the macro fundamental backdrop which drove the oilfield expansion in 2010 will remain largely dependent onpresent through 2011. Specifically, the U.S.ongoing global economic expansion continues to drive increased global demand for crude oil and global economies. However, as oil prices have gradually recovered to over $70 per barrel for most ofnatural gas. Despite the second half of 2009,weak domestic natural gas fundamental outlook, we believe thatthe strong fundamental oil outlook sets the stage for continued growth in production companies’ capital spending in 2011, both domestically and internationally. If there were a material change in the domestic or global economies in 2011, then the outlook for 2010 will be generally favorable relative to the lows that we experienced during 2009. Our activity levels for the latter half of the fourth quarter improved over earlier periods, even when considering the effects of the ThanksgivingKey’s business in 2011 and Christmas holidays, which historically have negatively impacted our fourth quarter activity levels. This, coupled with signs that demand for oil and natural gas is increasing, provides encouragement on the near term as well as the long term outlook. We believe that if oil prices are sustained at the levels that were seen at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009, our customers will increase capital spending in 2010 compared to 2009. This will be dependent on continued increases in economic growth during 2010.2012 could change.
 
We believe thatour U.S. lines of business will experience continued higher demand and resulting higher overall activity levels in 2011 compared to 2010. In our rig-based services business, we will seeintend to address higher customer demand by continuing to upgrade and enhance several of our higher capability rigs, to improve operational efficiency of the existing fleet, and to grow our fleet through organic additions, particularly of larger rig classes.
In fluids management, our business tends to be driven by the overall number of producing oil and gas wells, as it relates to both the hauling of produced water from wells and the U.S. onshore rig count, but especially the horizontal onshore U.S. rig count, as it relates to the transportation of drilling fluid, completion fluid, and water to make frac fluids, to and from well sites. We continue to expand our fluid transportation fleet and invest in additional, strategically located SWD wells.
In our coiled tubing business, activity is driven by the number of producing oil and gas wells in the U.S. and new horizontal well drilling. We anticipate demand for all these services to remain strong in 2011, if not longer, particularly horizontal well completion and fracture stimulation related activities. In 2010, due to strong customer demand and limited availability of extended-reach, long-lateral coiled tubing fleets industry-wide, we realized higher levels of workoverpricing. We anticipate a continued strong pricing environment for horizontal well driven coiled tubing services in 2011.
Our fishing and completion activity for our U.S. well servicingrental services business tends to be correlated to the onshore rig count. We anticipate moderate to strong customer demand growth in 2010 as industry activity levels increase. We expect that PEMEX will maintain their level of workover activity2011, and that the rigs we have currently operating in Mexico will be utilized for all of 2010. In Argentina, although we experienced significant labor-related issues during 2009, operating conditions and our activity levels and pricingcontinue to invest in this country beganbusiness to stabilizemeet that growth in demand with a greater inventory of fishing and improve in late 2009rental tools; and into 2010. During 2010, we also expect our activity levels in Russia will increase significantly as the equipment that we have sold to the joint venture is deployed and begins working.
For our production services business, we are encouraged by the increased number and size of frac jobs that we saw during the latter half of the fourth quarter. Our production services business is highly correlated with drilling activity and as drilling activity has increased from the lows of 2009, we have seen signs that the pressure pumping business is beginning to stabilize relative to the sharp decline it experiencedseeking investments in 2009. We currently believe that the market fornew or existing technologies which can enhance our fishing and rental operations and wireline business will also improve duringservices.
Since our initial project award in Colombia in 2010, as activity levelsfive additional rigs have been awarded projects for work in the country, bringing our total active rig fleet in Colombia to seven. All seven of these rigs were previously deployed in Mexico but were inactive in 2010. We anticipate strong demand for these businesses have historically been directly correlated with drilling, completionrigs in Colombia through 2011 and workover activity.beyond.
 
As we enter 2010, we will also continueSince our initial project award in Bahrain, a third rig has been added to monitor our cost structurethe scope of work, and focus on the rationalization of our infrastructure base. During the latter half of 2009, we closed several facilities and consolidated others in order to more efficiently serve our customers and reduce costs. Throughout 2010 we will continue to assess the size and compensation levels of our workforce to ensure that we can take advantage of any recovery that may occur during the near term, and we believe that this rationalization process will serve to better position us to take advantage of those opportunities. However, some portion of the temporary cost cutting measures that we put into place during 2009 may be discontinued as activity levelsit should begin operating in the market increase, andfirst quarter of 2011. We anticipate the need to bring these costs back into our operations is required. Additionally, we are exploring several opportunities to expand our services internationally and feel that our liquiditythree rigs will remain active through 2012. The operation in the Middle East will be sufficient to take advantage of any attractive acquisition opportunities, should those develop.performed by our joint venture in the Middle East.


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In Mexico, Pemex has begun operating under its 2011 capital budget, and our activity levels have begun to increase from the depressed levels during 2010. We anticipate strong demand through most of 2011 for our rigs currently deployed in Mexico, primarily in the Chicontepec region. We continue to seek additional opportunities for work in other regions of Mexico, particularly in the south. If we were awarded additional work, we may deploy additional rig assets to the country.
In Argentina, overall activity levels continue to increase, driven by higher oil prices. We continue to seek better pricing for our services from our customers to generate appropriate returns for our investment in the country and to aggressively manage our costs.
In Russia, we anticipate better activity and financial performance in 2011 compared to 2010, as we expect the two new purpose-built, 1,000-HP drilling rigs and the two new purpose-built, 500-HP heavy workover rigs, for our joint venture in Russia, to contribute nearly a full year of operations in 2011.
Impact of Inflation on Operations
 
In 2011, we anticipate cost inflation to remain one of our biggest challenges. We areexpect that competition for experienced crews throughout the oilfield services industry will continue to put upward pressure on wages. Access to experienced, capable crews remains one of our biggest challenges to growth. We also anticipate the opinionneed to mitigate equipment and fuel costs in 2011. In addition to effective, active cost management, we endeavor to secure prices for our services which anticipate cost inflation, such that inflation has not had a significant impact onwe can still generate an appropriate return for our business.services.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Consolidated Results of Operations
 
The following table shows our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007:2008:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
REVENUES
 $1,078,665  $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,153,684  $955,699  $1,624,446 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                        
Direct operating expenses  779,457   1,250,327   985,614   835,012   675,942   1,005,850 
Depreciation and amortization expense  169,562   170,774   129,623   137,047   149,233   149,607 
General and administrative expenses  178,696   257,707   230,396   198,271   172,140   246,345 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137         97,035   26,101 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  39,069   41,247   36,207   41,959   39,405   42,622 
Other, net  (120)  2,840   4,232   (2,697)  (834)  2,552 
              
Total costs and expenses, net
  (1,326,466)  1,798,032   1,386,072   1,209,592   1,132,921   1,473,077 
              
(Loss) income before taxes and noncontrolling interest  (247,801)  174,056   275,940 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes and noncontrolling interest  (55,908)  (177,222)  151,369 
Income tax benefit (expense)  91,125   (90,243)  (106,768)  20,512   65,974   (81,900)
              
Net (Loss) Income
  (156,676)  83,813   169,172 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before noncontrolling interest  (35,396)  (111,248)  69,469 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  105,745   (45,428)  14,344 
              
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)
Net Income (Loss)
  70,349   (156,676)  83,813 
              
(LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (3,146)  (555)  (245)
              
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $73,495  $(156,121) $84,058 
       


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Year Ended December 31, 20092010 and 20082009
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, our net loss2010, income was $156.1$73.5 million, compared to net incomea loss of $84.1$156.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Our loss per diluted share2009. Income for 20092010 was $1.29$0.57 per share compared to earnings per diluted sharea loss of $0.67$1.29 per share for 2008. Items contributing to the net loss2009. Included in income and diluted lossincome per share during 2009 included2010 is the retirement of a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated equipment ($65.9 million pre-tax, or $0.34 per diluted share) and an impairment ofgain on the carrying valuesale of our pressure pumping equipment ($93.4and wireline businesses on October 1, 2010. Also, the 2009 results included asset retirement and impairment charges of $97.0 million pre-tax or $0.49 per diluted share). Also contributing to the net loss was the dramatic and rapid declinethat did not reoccur in our activity levels and our inability to reduce costs at the same pace as the decline in our revenues.2010.
 
Revenues
 
Our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 decreased $893.42010 increased $198.0 million, or 45.3%20.7% to $1.1$1.2 billion from $2.0$1.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008.2009 as a result of increased activity and improved pricing compared to 2009 as well as the revenue contribution of acquisitions completed during 2010. SeeSegment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 20092010 and 20082009”below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our revenues.
 
Direct operating expenses
 
Our direct operating expenses decreased $470.9increased $159.1 million, or 37.7%23.5%, to $779.5$835.0 million (72.3%(72.4% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $675.9 million (70.7% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1.3 billion (63.4%as a direct result of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008.activity increases in our business as well as inflation in our operating costs. SeeSegment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 20092010 and 20082009”below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our direct operating expenses.


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Depreciation and amortization expense
 
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $1.2$12.2 million, or 0.7%8.2%, to $169.6$137.0 million (15.7% of revenue) during the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $170.8 million (8.7%(11.9% of revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2008.2010, compared to $149.2 million (15.6% of revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease in our depreciation and amortization expense is primarily attributable to decreases in the carrying value of our fixed assets due to the rig retirement and asset impairment charges recorded in the third quarter of 2009. Partially offsetting this decline in depreciation are increases due to accelerated depreciation for assets that we removed from service during the first half of 2009 in response to the downturn in market conditions, as well as a largerour fixed asset base in 20092010 due to our capital spending in 2008.and acquisitions during the year.
 
General and administrative expenses
 
General and administrative expenses decreased $79.0increased $26.1 million, or 30.7%15.2%, to $178.7$198.3 million (16.6%(17.2% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, compared to $257.7$172.1 million (13.1%(18.0% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008.2009. Our general and administrative expenses declined as a result of cost cutting measures that we put in place beginning in late 2008 and that continued into 2009increased due to additional stock based compensation expense related to reductionsnew equity awards in headcount, employee wage rate2010 and benefits reductions, and controlled spendingbonuses paid in overhead costs. Equity-based compensation was2010 that were not present in 2009, offset by less professional fees during 2010 related to our cost reduction efforts. Transaction costs incurred during 2010 related to our acquisition of OFS also lower duringcontributed to the year ended December 31, 2009 as a result of our having accelerated the vesting period on the majority of our stock option and Stock Appreciation Right (“SAR”) awards during the fourth quarter of 2008. As a result of the acceleration, no expense was recognized on these awards during the year ended December 31, 2009.increase.
 
Asset retirements and impairments
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010 we did not have any asset retirements or impairments compared to the year ended December 31, 2009, where we recognized $159.8a $97.0 million in pre-tax chargescharge associated with asset retirements and impairments, compared to $75.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.impairments. For 2009, our pre-tax charges included $65.9 million related to the retirement of certain of our rigs and associated equipment. Additionally, we identified eventsequipment and changes in circumstance indicating that the carrying amounts of certain of our asset groups may not be recoverable. Accordingly, we performed a recoverability assessment by comparing the estimated future cash flows for these asset groups to the asset groups’ estimated carrying value. The completion of this test indicated that the carrying value of our pressure pumping equipment was not recoverable and resulted in the recording of a $93.4$31.1 million pre-tax impairment charge in our Production Services segment.
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest expense increased $2.6 million to $42.0 million (3.6% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $39.4 million (4.1% of revenues) for the same period in 2009, due to higher interest rates on our borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, combined with lower capitalized interest due to lower capital expenditures related to the construction of equipment.


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Other, net
During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized other income, net, of $2.7 million, compared to other income, net, of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Other, net consists of:
         
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009 
  (In thousands) 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $  $472 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  549   (309)
Interest income  (112)  (499)
Foreign exchange gain  (1,541)  (1,482)
Other (income) expense, net  (1,593)  984 
         
Total $(2,697) $(834)
         
Income tax benefit (expense)
Our income tax benefit on continuing operations was $20.5 million (36.7% effective rate) on a pre-tax loss of $55.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to an income tax benefit of $66.0 million (37.2% effective rate) on a pre-tax loss of $177.2 million in 2009. Our effective tax rates differ from the statutory rate of 35% primarily because of state, local and foreign income taxes, and the tax effects of permanent items attributable to book-tax differences.
Discontinued Operations
We recorded net income from discontinued operations of $105.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to a net loss from discontinued operations of $45.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The loss in 2009 mostly related to the asset impairment recorded on our pressure pumping equipment in the third quarter of 2009. Discontinued operations improved in 2010 for our fracturing and cementing services within our pressure pumping operations, due to higher activity, expansion into new markets and better pricing. We also recorded a gain on the sale of the discontinued operations in October 2010. See“Note 3. Discontinued Operations”under Item 8. for further discussion.
Noncontrolling Interest
For the year ended December 31, 2010, we allocated out $3.1 million, compared to $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, associated with the net loss incurred by our joint ventures.
Year Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
For the year ended December 31, 2009, our loss was $156.1 million, a decrease from income of $84.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The loss for 2009 was $1.29 per share compared to income of $0.67 per share for 2008. Items contributing to the net loss and diluted loss per share during 2009 included the retirement of a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated equipment ($65.9 million pre-tax) and an impairment to our Production Services segment ($31.1 million pre-tax). Also contributing to the loss was the dramatic and rapid decline in our activity levels and our inability to remove costs at the same pace as the decline in our revenue in 2009.
Revenues
Our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $1.0 billion, a decrease of $668.7 million, or 41.2%, from $1.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008. See“Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008”below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our revenues.


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Direct operating expenses
Our direct operating expenses decreased $329.9 million, or 32.8%, to $675.9 million (70.7% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1.0 billion (61.9% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008. See“Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008”below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our direct operating expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.4 million, or less than 1.0%, to $149.2 million (15.6% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $149.6 million (9.2% of revenues) for the same period in 2008. Depreciation and amortization expense was flat year over year primarily due to a decrease in the depreciable asset base as a result of the rig retirement and asset impairment charges recorded in the third quarter of 2009, offset by increases due to the accelerated depreciation of assets that we removed from service during the first half of 2009 in response to a downturn in market conditions.
Asset retirements and impairments
For 2009, pre-tax charges included $65.9 million related to the retirement of certain of our rigs and associated equipment. We also recorded a $30.6 million pre-tax fixed asset impairment charge in our Production Services segment. Additionally, we determined that the goodwill recorded in 2009 for contingent consideration paid related to a prior year acquisition in the fishing and rental services line of business within our Production Services segment was impaired, and as such we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.5 million during 2009.
 
Upon completion of our annualIn 2008, we recorded a goodwill impairment test in 2008, there were indicators that the goodwillcharge of $20.7 million related to our pressure pumping services and fishing and rental services lines of business within our Production Services segment might be impaired. We calculatedas the implied fair value of these lines of business and determined that the implied fair valuegoodwill was less than the carrying value of the goodwill, meaning that the goodwill was impaired. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $69.8 million to write off the goodwill balances of our pressure pumping services and fishing and rental services lines of business within our Production Services segment.value.
 
During 2008, the fair value of our investment in IROC Energy Services Corp. (“IROC”), based on publicly available stock prices, remained below its book value. In the fourth quarter of 2008, management determined that, based on IROC’s continued depressed stock price and the overall negative outlook for the general economy and oilfield services sector, the impairment was other than temporary and as a result we recorded a pre-tax charge of $5.4 million in order to write the carrying value of our investment in IROC down to fair value.
 
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were $172.1 million (18.0% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented a decrease of $74.2 million, or 30.1%, from $246.3 million (15.2% of revenues) for the same period in 2008. Our general and administrative expenses declined as a result of cost cutting measures that we put in place beginning in late 2008 and that continued into 2009 related to reductions in headcount, employee wage rate and benefits reductions, and controlled spending in overhead costs. Equity-based compensation was also lower during the year ended December 31, 2009 as a result of our having accelerated the vesting period on the majority of our stock option and stock appreciation right (“SAR”) awards during the fourth quarter of 2008. As a result of the acceleration, no expense was recognized on these awards during the year ended December 31, 2009.
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
 
Interest expense decreased $2.2$3.2 million, to $39.4 million (4.1% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $42.6 million (2.6% of revenues) for the same period in 2008. The decline iswas primarily attributable to lower average interest rates on our variable-rate debt


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Other, net
 
The following table summarizesDuring the componentsyear ended December 31, 2009, we recognized other income, net, of $0.8 million, compared to other expense, net, of $2.6 million for the periods indicated:year ended December 31, 2008. Other, net consists of:
 
                
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $472  $  $472  $ 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  401   (641)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net  (309)  (929)
Interest income  (499)  (1,236)  (499)  (1,236)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss  (1,482)  3,547   (1,482)  3,547 
Equity-method loss (income)  1,052   (166)
Other expense, net  (64)  1,336   984   1,170 
          
Total $(120) $2,840  $(834) $2,552 
          
In connection with the amendment of our Senior Secured Credit Facility in the fourth quarter of 2009, we recorded a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million.
 
Income tax benefit (expense)expense
 
Our income tax benefit was $91.1$66.0 million (36.8%(37.2% effective rate) on a pre-tax loss of $247.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to income tax expense of $90.2$81.9 million (51.8%(54.1% effective rate) on pre-tax income of $174.1 million infor the year ended December 31, 2008. Our effective tax rates differdiffered from the statutory rate of 35% primarily because of state, local and foreign income taxes, and the tax effects of permanent items attributable to book-tax differences.differences and for 2008, the impairment of goodwill.
 
Year EndedDiscontinued Operations
We recorded a net loss from discontinued operations of $45.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 20072009, compared to net income from discontinued operations of $14.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The loss in 2009 mostly related to the asset impairment recorded on our pressure pumping equipment in the third quarter of 2009. See“Note 3. Discontinued Operations”under Item 8. for further discussion.
Noncontrolling Interest
 
For the year ended December 31, 2008, our net income was $84.12009, we allocated out $0.6 million, a 50.3% decrease from net income of $169.3compared to $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. Our earnings per diluted share for the year were $0.67 per share compared to $1.27 per share for the same period in 2007. Items contributing to the decline in net income and diluted earnings per share during 2008, included an impairment of our goodwill ($69.8 million pre- tax, or $0.54 per diluted share); a charge associated with the acceleration of the vesting of certain ofnet loss incurred by our equity awards ($10.9 million pre-tax, or $0.05 per diluted share); an impairment of our investment in IROC ($5.4 million pre-tax, or $0.03 per diluted share); severance charges associated with a reduction in our domestic and international workforce ($2.6 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share); and the impact of hurricanes and their after-effects along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the third quarter of 2008 (estimated to have decreased our pre-tax earnings by $8.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share). Partially offsetting these items were price increases implemented during the second and third quarters of 2008, incremental net income from acquisitions we completed during 2008, the full-year effect of acquisitions completed during 2007, and expansion of our wireline operations and operations in Mexico.
Revenues
Our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $2.0 billion, an increase of $310.1 million, or 18.7%, from $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2007. See “Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007” below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our revenues.


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Direct operating expenses
Our direct operating expenses increased $264.7 million, or 26.9%, to $1.3 billion (63.4% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $985.6 million (59.3% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2007. See “Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007” below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our direct operating expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $41.2 million, or 31.7%, to $170.8 million (8.7% of revenues) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $129.6 million (7.8% of revenues) for the same period in 2007. Acquisitions we completed during 2008 contributed $6.6 million to the increase and the full-year effect of acquisitions completed during 2007 during 2008 contributed $24.1 million. The remaining $10.5 million increase can be attributed to a larger fixed asset base.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were $257.7 million (13.1% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008, which represented an increase of $27.3 million, or 11.9%, over $230.4 million (13.9% of revenues) for the same period in 2007. Our general and administrative expenses increased as a result of increases in non-equity employee compensations costs due to pay rate increases throughout 2008, incremental costs from acquisitions completed during 2008, and the full-year effect of acquisitions completed in 2007. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we accelerated the vesting period on certain of our outstanding unvested stock option and SAR awards, resulting in a charge to general and administrative expenses. Partially offsetting this increase were declines in professional fees as a result of our emerging from our delayed financial reporting process and becoming current with our SEC filings and being re-listed on a national stock exchange during 2007.
Asset retirements and impairments
Upon completion of our annual goodwill impairment test in 2008, there were indicators that the goodwill of our Production Services segment might be impaired. We calculated the implied fair value of the goodwill for the Production Services segment and determined that the implied fair value was less than the carrying value of the goodwill, meaning that the goodwill was impaired. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2008 we recorded a pre-tax charge of $69.8 million to goodwill for the Production Services segment. Management believed that the goodwill of these segments was impaired because of the economic downturnjoint venture in the second half of 2008 and deterioration in the global credit markets and specifically the downturn in the oilfield services sector, which resulted in a decline in our stock price and market valuation during this period.
During 2008, the fair value of our investment in IROC, based on publicly available stock prices, remained below its book value. In the fourth quarter of 2008, management determined that, based on IROC’s continued depressed stock price and the overall negative outlook for the general economy and oilfield services sector, the impairment was other than temporary. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $5.4 million in order to write the carrying value of our investment in IROC down to fair value.
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
Our interest expense increased $5.0 million, or 13.9%, to $41.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $36.2 million for the same period in 2007. Higher overall debt levels led to the increase in interest expense.


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Other, net
The following table summarizes the components of other, net for the periods indicated:
         
  Year Ended
 
  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $  $9,557 
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net  (641)  1,752 
Interest income  (1,236)  (6,630)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss  3,547   (458)
Equity-method income  (166)  (391)
Other expense, net  1,336   402 
         
Total $2,840  $4,232 
         
In the fourth quarter of 2007 we issued the Senior Notes (defined below). We used the proceeds of the Senior Notes to repay all outstanding amounts under our previous credit facility, and replaced that facility with our current Senior Secured Credit Facility. In connection with these transactions, we wrote off the unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the previous credit facility, resulting in a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $9.6 million.
Income tax expense
Our income tax expense was $90.2 million (51.8% effective rate) for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $106.8 million (38.7% effective rate) for the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease in income tax expense is primarily attributable to lower pre-tax income in 2008. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the portion of the impairment of our goodwill that was non-deductible for income tax purposes in 2008. The 2008 effective tax rate excluding the goodwill impairment would have been 38.0%. Other differences in the effective tax rate and the statutory rate of 35.0% result primarily from the effect of state and certain foreign income taxes and permanent items attributable to book-tax differences.Russian Federation.
 
Segment Operating Results
 
We revisedYear Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
The following table shows operating results for each of our reportable business segments effective in the first quarter of 2009. The new operating segments are Well Servicing and Production Services. Financial results for the yearstwelve month periods ended December 31, 20082010 and 2007 have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments. We revised our segments to reflect changes in management’s resource allocation and performance assessment in making decisions regarding our operations. Our rig services and fluid management services operations are now aggregated within2009 (in thousands, except for percentages):
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2010 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $980,271  $173,413  $ 
Operating expenses  903,282   141,324   125,724 
Operating income (loss)  76,989   32,089   (125,724)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  7.9%  18.5%  n/a 


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     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2009 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $859,747  $95,952  $ 
Operating expenses  781,504   110,225   105,586 
Asset retirements and impairments  65,869   31,166    
Operating income (loss)  12,374   (45,439)  (105,586)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  1.4%  (47.4)%  n/a 
Well Servicing
Revenues for our Well Servicing segment. Our pressure pumpingsegment increased $120.5 million, or 14.0% to $980.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $859.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase in revenues resulted from sequential improvements in U.S. activity since 2009, international expansion, improved pricing and additional revenues from 2010 acquisitions, offset by lower revenues attributable to our operations in Mexico due to a decrease in work for Pemex. During the fourth quarter of 2010, we commenced operations in Colombia and the Middle East and revenue for our fluid management business improved significantly in 2010 due to increased activity in the Bakken Shale market. However, our contract with Pemex expired in March 2010 resulting in unutilized assets in Mexico. Budget cuts in Mexico suppressed our work under the remaining Pemex contract through the second and third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Pemex extended our contract for an additional year as they began to operate under their 2011 budget.
Excluding charges for asset retirements in 2009, operating expenses for our Well Servicing segment were $903.3 million (92.1% of revenues) during the year ended December 31, 2010, which represented an increase of $121.8 million, or 15.6%, compared to $781.5 million (90.9% of revenues) in 2009. The increase in operating expenses is attributable to higher activity levels and related expansion costs in the U.S., as well as start up costs associated with our foreign expansion, severance costs incurred in Mexico due to a decrease in work for Pemex and overall inflation. We incurred additional costs in 2010 to integrate our newly acquired businesses and to expand our presence in the Bakken Shale. Also, we commenced operations in Colombia and the Middle East during the second half of 2010.
Production Services
Revenues for our Production Services segment increased $77.5 million, or 80.7%, to $173.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $96.0 million for the same period in 2009. The increase in revenue is attributable to the expansion of our coiled tubing services through organic growth and through acquisition as well as an increased activity in our fishing and rental servicesoperations due to improved economic conditions.
Excluding charges for asset retirements and wireline services operations, as well as our technology development groupimpairments in Canada, are now aggregated within2009, operating expenses for our Production Services segment. We also havesegment increased $31.1 million, or 28.2%, to $141.3 million (81.5% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $110.2 million (114.9% of revenues) in 2009. Operating expenses increased due to costs associated with the expansion of our coiled tubing operations; however, expenses as a reportable segment titledpercentage of revenue were lower due to improved pricing for services and additional activity.
Functional Support
Operating expenses for Functional Support increased $20.1 million to $125.7 million (10.9% of consolidated revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $105.6 million (11.0% of consolidated revenues) for 2009. The increase in costs relates primarily to bonuses paid in December 2010 that includes expenses associated with managingwere not present in 2009, higher equity compensation expense due to new equity awards and implementation costs for a new ERP system conversion during the second quarter of 2010. Transaction costs incurred in 2010 related to our operating segments. For a full descriptionacquisition of our segments, see “Service Offerings” in “Item 1. Business.”OFS also contributed to the increase.


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Year Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
The following table shows operating results for each of our reportable segments for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
                        
   Production
 Functional
    Production
 Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2009
 Well Servicing Services Support  Well Servicing Services Support 
Revenues $859,747  $218,918  $  $859,747  $95,952  $ 
Operating expenses  781,504   240,625   105,586   781,504   110,225   105,586 
Asset retirements and impairments  65,869   93,933      65,869   31,166    
Operating income (loss)  12,374   (115,640)  (105,586)  12,374   (45,439)  (105,586)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  1.4%  —52.8%  n/a   1.4%  (47.4)%  n/a 
 
                        
   Production
 Functional
    Production
 Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2008
 Well Servicing Services Support  Well Servicing Services Support 
Revenues $1,470,332  $501,756  $  $1,470,332  $154,114  $ 
Operating expenses  1,114,432   407,560   156,816   1,114,432   130,554   156,816 
Asset retirements and impairments     69,752   5,385      20,716   5,385 
Operating income (loss)  355,900   24,444   (162,201)  355,900   2,844   (162,201)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  24.2%  4.9%  n/a   24.2%  1.8%  n/a 
 
Well Servicing
 
Revenues for our Well Servicing segment decreased $610.6 million, or 41.5%, to $859.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008. The decline in revenues iswas attributable to lower activity levels and negative pricing pressure as a result of the general downturn in the markets for our services. The demand for our services declined in 2009 as a result of falling prices for oil and natural gas, the downturn in the U.S. and global economies, and tight credit markets, which combined to curtail capital spending by our customers. Partially offsetting this decline in activity werewas the expansion of our operations in Mexico and incremental rig hours from our Russian joint venture in 2009. For much of the year ended December 31, 2009, the primary focus of activity for our U.S. rig services business shifted more towards lower margin repair and maintenance work, and much of this work was being performed for small and mid-sized independent operators. Our traditional customer base of major and large independent producers decreased their activity levels during the period, which led to lower activity and pricing for our U.S. rig services business.
 
Excluding charges for asset retirements, operating expenses for our Well Servicing segment were $781.5 million (90.9% of revenues) during the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented a decrease of $332.9 million, or 29.9%, compared to $1.1 billion (75.8% of revenues) infor 2008. The decline in operating expenses during the year ended December 31, 2009 was attributable to lower employee compensation, lower repairs and maintenance expenses, and lower fuel costs. These costs declined due to our lower activity levels associated with the lower demand for our services during 2009 compared to 2008. We also implemented cost control measures beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 in response to the downturn in demand for our services, but the dramatic and rapid decline in our revenues during 2009 outpaced our ability to cut costs.
 
Production Services
 
Revenues for our Production Services segment decreased $282.8$58.2 million, or 56.4%37.7%, to $218.9$96.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $501.8$154.1 million for the same period in 2008. The overall decline in revenue for this segment iswas primarily attributable to lower asset utilization resulting from the decline in gas-directed land drilling activity in the continental United States because of the continued depression of natural gas prices, overall uncertainty about the economy, and tight credit markets. PressureThe resulting pressure on pricing as other service providers attempted to maintain market share also impacted our revenues in 2009.


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Excluding charges for asset impairments, operating expenses for our Production Services segment decreased $166.9$20.3 million, or 41.0%15.6%, to $240.6$110.2 million (109.9%(114.9% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $407.6$130.6 million (81.2%(84.7% of revenues) infor 2008. Operating expenses declined due to reductions in activity, lower fuel prices, decreased expenses for frac sand, and cost control measures we put in place beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 in response to the downturn in demand for our services. Despite the decline in operating expenses, the dramatic and rapid decline in our revenues outpaced our ability to cut operating expenses for this segment during 2009, resulting in operating costs in excess of revenues.
 
Functional Support
 
Excluding the impairment charge on our investment in IROC during the fourth quarter of 2008, operating expenses for Functional Support declineddecreased $51.2 million to $105.6 million (9.8%(11.0% of consolidated revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $156.8 million (8.0%(9.7% of consolidated revenues) for 2008. Operating expenses declined as a result of cost cutting measures that we put in place beginning in late 2008 and that continued into 2009 related to reductions in headcount, employee wage rates and benefits reductions, and controlled spending in overhead costs. Equity-based compensation was also lower during the year ended December 31, 2009 as a result of our having accelerated the vesting period on the majority of our stock option and SAR awards during the fourth quarter of 2008. As a result, no expense was recognized on these awards during 2009.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
The following table shows operating results for each of our reportable segments for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands, except for percentages):
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2008
 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $1,470,332  $501,756  $ 
Operating expenses  1,114,432   407,560   156,816 
Asset retirements and impairments     69,752   5,385 
Operating income (loss)  355,900   24,444   (162,201)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  24.2%  4.9%  n/a 
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2007
 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $1,240,126  $421,886  $ 
Operating expenses  879,270   315,919   150,444 
Operating income  360,856   105,967   (150,444)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  29.1%  25.1%  n/a 
Well Servicing
Revenues for our Well Servicing segment increased $230.2 million, or 18.6%, to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $1.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to the Well Serving segment acquisitions that we completed during 2008, the full year impact of the acquisitions we completed during 2007, the expansion of our operations for PEMEX in Mexico, and price increases we implemented during the second and third quarters of 2008 across most of the markets in which we operate. Partially offsetting these increases in revenues for the Well Servicing segment during 2008 were the effects of hurricanes Ike and Gustav during the third quarter, which restricted our well servicing operations in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
Operating expenses for our Well Servicing segment were $1.1 billion (75.8% of revenues) during the year ended December 31, 2008, which represented an increase of $235.2 million, or 26.7%, compared to $0.9 million (70.9% of revenues) for 2007. Operating expenses for our Well Servicing segment increased in 2008 compared to 2007 due to acquisitions we made in 2008 and the full year effect of the acquisitions we


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completed during 2007, higher per-gallon prices for fuel, higher costs for self-insurance due to increased headcount, higher repair and maintenance expenses due to higher activity levels in 2008, and the expansion of our operations in Mexico.
Production Services
Revenues for our Production Services segment increased $79.9 million, or 18.9%, to $501.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $421.9 million for 2007. The increase in revenues was driven primarily by incremental revenue from acquisitions we made during 2008, organic growth of our pressure pumping equipment fleet, the expansion of our wireline operations, and price increases that we implemented during the second and third quarters of 2008. Partially offsetting the increase in revenues were the effects of hurricanes along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the third quarter of 2008.
Excluding charges for asset impairments, operating expenses for our Production Services segment increased $91.6 million, or 29.0%, to $407.6 million (81.2% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $315.9 million (74.9% of revenues) for 2007. The increase in operating expenses for our Production Services segment was driven primarily by incremental operating expenses associated with the acquisitions we made during 2008, increased costs for frac sand and chemicals used in our pressure pumping operations, additional employee compensation associated with the increase in the number of frac crews, and the expansion of our wireline operations.
Functional Support
Excluding charges for asset impairments, operating expenses for Functional Support increased $6.4 million to $156.8 million, or (8.0% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $150.4 million (9.1% of revenues) for 2007. Functional Support operating expenses increased in 2008 due to headcount and pay rate increases we made during the first three quarters of 2008, the effects of acquisitions we made during 2008, and increased equity-based compensation associated with the charge we took during the fourth quarter of 2008 in connection with the acceleration of the vesting period on the majority of our stock option and SAR awards.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We require capital to fund ongoing operations, including maintenance expenditures on our existing fleet and equipment, organic growth initiatives, investments and acquisitions. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from our operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and availability under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. In addition, we expect to receive an income tax refund of approximately $50.0 million in 2010. We intend to use these sources of liquidity to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditures, strategic investments and acquisitions. As partAdditionally, in March 2011, we will be required to make a tax payment of our business strategy, we regularly evaluate acquisition opportunities, including equipmentapproximately $67 million related to U.S. federal and businesses.state income taxes.
 
We believe thatAs of December 31, 2010, we had no outstanding amounts borrowed under our internally generated cash flows from operations and current reserves of cash and cash equivalents are sufficientSenior Secured Credit Facility. In 2011, we expect to finance the majority of our cash requirements for operations, budgeted capital expenditures and debt service for the next twelve months. As we have historically done, we may, from time to time, access available funds under our Senior Secured Credit Facility to meet our cash requirements forday-to-day operations and in times of peak needs throughout the year. Our planned capital expenditures, as well as any acquisitions we choose to pursue, could be financed through a combination of cash on hand, cash flow from operations, borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility and, in the case of acquisitions, equity.
As of December 31, 2009, we had working capital of $204.5 million, excluding the We believe that our internally generated cash flows from operations, current portion of long-term debt, notes payable to related parties, and capital lease obligations totaling $10.2 million. Working capital at December 31, 2008 was $311.5 million, excluding the current portion of long-term debt, notes payable to related parties, and capital lease obligations totaling $25.7 million. Our working capital at December 31, 2009 decreased from 2008 as a result of decreased cash and cash equivalents, due primarily to the repayment of $100.0 million on our revolving credit facility, and decreased accounts receivable due to


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lower revenues during the period. Partially offsetting these declines were higher income tax receivables due to our current taxable losses, lower accounts payable and lower accrued expenses due to the decline in our activity levels.
As of December 31, 2009, we had $37.4 millionreserves of cash and cash equivalents. Of this amount, up to $0.9 million of our accounts were guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), including under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. On January 1, 2010, the lending institution where this amount was held discontinued its participation in the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. As of December 31, 2009, approximately $18.6 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held in the bank accounts of our foreign subsidiaries. Of this amount, approximately $10.9 million was held by our Russian subsidiary, which is subject to a noncontrolling interest. Approximately $1.0 million of the cash held by our foreign subsidiaries was held in U.S. bank accounts and denominated in U.S. Dollars. We believe that the cash held by our wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings.
As of December 31, 2009, $87.8 million of borrowings and $55.2 million of letters of credit were outstandingavailability under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2009, we had $156.9 million of availability underFacility are sufficient to finance our cash requirements for current and future operations, budgeted capital expenditures and debt service for the facility.next twelve months. Under the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, committed letters of credit count against our borrowing capacity. All obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are guaranteed by most of our subsidiaries and are secured by most of our assets, including our accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings of the Senior Secured Credit Facility was 3.73% at December 31, 2009. See further discussion under “Debt Service — Senior Secured Credit FacilityService”.” below.
As of February 17,December 31, 2010, we had $55.2working capital of $136.4 million, excluding the current portion of letterscapital lease obligations of credit issued under$4.0 million. Working capital at December 31, 2009 was $204.5 million, excluding the lettercurrent portion of creditsub-facility and approximately $533.4 million of totallong-term debt, notes payable to related parties, and capital leases. lease obligations totaling $10.2 million. Our working capital at December 31, 2010 decreased from 2009 as a result of increased current liabilities due to activity increases associated with improving market conditions during 2010 and use of cash under our capital spending plans, including acquisitions.
As of February 17,December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $27.2 million and available borrowing capacity of $156.9 million under our Senior Secured Credit facility. As of February 17, 2010, approximately $13.0$56.6 million of our cash, and cash equivalentsof which approximately $13.7 million was held in the bank accounts of our foreign subsidiaries, withsubsidiaries. Of this amount, approximately $2.6 million was held by our joint ventures, which are subject to a noncontrolling interest and cannot be repatriated. Approximately $0.6 million of that amount beingthe cash held by our foreign subsidiaries was held in U.S. bank accounts and denominated in U.S. Dollars. Except fordollars. We believe that the amountscash held by our Russian subsidiary, we believe that these balanceswholly-owned foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings.


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As of December 31, 2010, $59.4 million of letters of credit were outstanding under our revolving credit facility and we had $240.6 million of availability. On October 1, 2010, we borrowed $80.0 million under the credit facility to fund a portion of the purchase price of the OFS entities. Using a portion of the proceeds from the Patterson-UTI transaction, we subsequently repaid the entire balance of $167.8 million on October 4, 2010, bringing our total revolving facility borrowings outstanding to zero.
 
Cash Flows
 
During the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, we generated cash flows from operating activities of $184.8$129.8 million, compared to $367.2$184.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Operating2009. These operating cash inflows for 2009 primarily relate to net income of $70.3 million, the collection of accounts receivable and receipt of a $53.2 million federal income tax refund, partially offset by our overall net loss for the period, as well as by cash paid against accounts payable and other liabilities. Our operating cash flow declined primarily as a result of lower net income for the period, which is attributableliabilities due to the decreaseincrease in our activity levels and pricing during 2009.activity.
 
Cash used in investing activities was $8.6 million and $110.6 million and $329.1 million for yearyears ended December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively. Investing cash flows duringoutflows decreased from 2009 due to the year ended December 31, 2009 consisted primarilyproceeds from the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses and the sale of six barge rigs. Offsetting these proceeds were increased capital expenditures and our second investment in Geostream, which were financed through cash on hand and cash generated by our operations. Investing cash flows declined from 2008 due to lower capital expenditures and lower net cash paid for acquisitions during the current period.acquisitions.
 
Cash used in financing activities was $127.5$100.2 million during the year ended December 31, 20092010, and $8.0$127.5 million for 2008.2009. Financing cash flowsoutflows during 20092010 consisted primarily of the net repayment of $100.0our revolving credit facility of $197.8 million, on the repayment of capital lease obligations, and the repayment of the $6.0 million outstanding principal balance of a related party note.
The cash flows from discontinued operations have not been separately identified in our Senior Secured Credit Facility duringconsolidated statements of cash flows for the second quarter, which was paid through the use of existing cash on hand and cash generated by our operations, and the lump sum repayment of a Related Party Note totaling $12.5 million in the fourth quarter. Financing cash outflows increased during the yearyears ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. We believe that the reduction in cash flows expected from discontinued operations will not have a material adverse impact on our liquidity or our ability to fund current or future operations and capital expenditures. We expect that the anticipated cash flows from the OFS businesses, will offset the reduction in cash flows from discontinued operations. Additionally, as we did not borrowused a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the discontinued operations to pay down the outstanding balance on our Senior Secured Credit Facility, partially offsetwe improved our liquidity by lowerreducing our leverage and required interest payments. As such, we believe that the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses will not have a significant adverse impact on our near-term liquidity or cash paid to repurchase our common stock as our share repurchase program expired on March 31, 2009.flows.


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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the year ended December 31, 20092010 and 2008:2009:
 
                
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net cash provided by operating activities $184,837  $367,164  $129,805  $184,837 
Cash paid for capital expenditures  (128,422)  (218,994)  (180,310)  (128,422)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  12,007   (63,457)  (86,688)  12,007 
Acquisition of Leader fixed assets     (34,468)
Investment in Geostream     (19,306)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  258,202   5,580 
Other investing activities, net  5,779   7,151   165   199 
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (9,847)  (11,506)  (8,493)  (9,847)
Repayments of long term debt  (6,970)  (16,552)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility     172,813   110,000    
Payments on revolving credit facility  (100,000)  (35,000)  (197,813)  (100,000)
Repurchases of common stock  (488)  (139,358)  (3,098)  (488)
Other financing activities, net  (17,140)  5,081   6,169   (588)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (2,023)  4,068   (1,735)  (2,023)
          
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $(55,297) $34,188 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $19,234  $(55,297)
          


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Debt Service
 
During the third quarter of 2009, we amended our Senior Secured Credit Facility to reduce total credit commitments under the facility from $400.0 million to $300.0 million. See “Senior Secured Credit Facility” below for further detail. At December 31, 2009,2010, our annual debt maturities foron our indebtedness, consisting only of our Senior Notes (defined below), borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, notes payable to related parties and other indebtedness at year-end, are as follows:
 
        
 Principal Payments  Principal Payments 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
2010 $3,044 
2011  2,000  $ 
2012  89,813    
2013      
2014  425,000   425,000 
2015 and thereafter   
      
Total principal payments $519,857 
Total $425,000 
      
 
Our revolving Senior Secured Credit Facility maturesWe have no maturities of debt in November 2012. In May 2009, we repaid $100.0 million on the outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility. In October 2009, we made principal payments totaling $14.5 million, plus accrued interest, related to the Related Party Notes. These payments represent a lump sum repayment of one Related Party Note totaling $12.5 million and a $2.0 million annual installment payment on the second Related Party Note.2011. Interest on our Senior Notes is due on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Our Senior Notes mature in December 2014. Interest paid on the Senior Notes during 20092010 was $35.6 million. Interest on the Senior Notes due in 2010for 2011 will be $35.6 million. We expect to fund interest payments from cash on hand and cash generated by operations. In October 2010, we repaid the outstanding principal balance of $167.8 million under our revolving credit facility with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses.
 
8.375% Senior Notes
 
On November 29, 2007, we issuedWe have $425.0 million of senior notes outstanding (the “Senior Notes”) that were issued in Senior NotesNovember 2007 under an indenture (the “Indenture”). The Senior Notes were priced at 100% of their face value to yield with an 8.375%. Net proceeds, after deducting initial purchasers’ fees and offering expenses, were approximately $416.1 million. coupon rate. The Senior Notes were registered as public debt effective August 22, 2008.


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The Senior Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company. They rank effectively subordinate to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness. The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The Senior Notes mature on December 1, 2014.
 
On or after December 1, 2011, the Senior Notes will be subject to redemption at any time and from time to time at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed) below, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 1 of the years indicated below:
 
         
Year Percentage 
 
2011      104.19%
2012      102.09%
2013      100.00%
 
In addition, at any time and from time to time before December 1, 2010, we have the option to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes at a redemption price of 108.375%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption. These redemptions must occur within 180 days of the date of the closing of the equity offering.
In addition, at any time and from time to time prior to December 1, 2011, we may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Senior Notes and plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we experience a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, we must give holders of the Senior Notes the opportunity to sell to us their Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
 
We are subject to certain negative covenants under the Indenture governing the Senior Notes. The Indenture limits our ability to, among other things:
 
 • sell assets;
 
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 • make investments;
 
 • incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock;
 
 • create certain liens;
 
 • enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries to us;
 
 • consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets;
 
 • engage in transactions with affiliates; and
 
 • create unrestricted subsidiaries.
 
These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, and contain cross-default provisions in connection with the covenants of our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Substantially all of the covenants will terminate before the Senior Notes mature if one of two specified ratings agencies assigns the Senior Notes an investment grade rating in the future and no events of default exist under the Indenture. As of December 31, 2009,2010, the Senior Notes were below investment grade and have never been assigned investment grade. Any covenants that cease to apply to us as a result of achieving an investment grade rating will not be restored, even if the credit rating assigned to the Senior Notes later falls below an investment grade rating.


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On February 14, 2011, we commenced an any and all cash tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to the Senior Notes. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time on March 14, 2011, unless extended or earlier terminated. Our obligation to accept for purchase and to pay for Senior Notes in the tender offer is conditioned on, among other things, the tender of Senior Notes representing at least a majority of the aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes outstanding on or prior to March 14, 2011 and our having received replacement financing on terms acceptable to us. We intend to fund the repurchase of the Senior Notes, plus all related fees and expenses, from the proceeds of one or more capital markets debt offerings and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
We maintain a Senior Secured Credit Facility pursuant to a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks of which Bank of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the administrative agents. We entered into the Senior Secured Credit Facility on November 29, 2007, simultaneously with the offering of the Senior Notes, and entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Senior Secured Credit Facility on October 27, 2009. As amended, theThe Senior Secured Credit Facility consists of a revolving credit facility, letter of creditsub-facility and swing line facility, up to an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million, all of which will mature no later than November 29, 2012.
 
The Amendment we entered into in the fourth quarter of 2009 reduced the total credit commitments under the facility from $400.0 million to $300.0 million, effected by a pro rata reduction of the commitment of each lender under the facility. We have the ability to request increases in the total commitments under the facility by up to $100.0 million in the aggregate, with any such increases being subject to certain requirements as well as lenders’ approval. Pursuant to the Amendment, we also modified the applicable interest rates and some of the financial covenants, among other changes.
 
The interest rate per annum applicable to the Senior Secured Credit Facility (as amended) is, at our option, (i) LIBOR plus a margin of 350 to 450 basis points, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio, or, (ii) the base rate (defined as the higher of (x) Bank of America’s prime rate and (y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%), plus a margin of 250 to 350 basis points, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. Unused commitment fees on the facility range from 0.50% to 0.75%, depending upon our consolidated leverage ratio.
 
The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, which, among other things, require us to maintain certain financial ratios and limit our annual capital expenditures. In addition to covenants that impose restrictions on our ability to repurchase shares, have assets owned by domestic subsidiaries located outside the United States and other such limitations, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility also requires:requires that:
 
 • that our consolidated funded indebtedness be no greater than 45% of our adjusted total capitalization;
 
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Secured Credit Facility, “EBITDA”) be no greater than (i) 2.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2010 and, (ii) thereafter, 2.00 to 1.00;
 • that we maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense of at least the following amounts during each corresponding period:
 
   
from the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 20101.75 to 1.00
through the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 20102.00 to 1.00
for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2010 2.50 to 1.00
thereafter 3.00 to 1.00;
 
 • that we limit our capital expenditures (not including any made by foreign subsidiaries that are not wholly-owned) to (i) $135.0 million during fiscal year 2009 and $120.0 million during each subsequent fiscal year if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 3.50 to 1.00; or (ii) $250.0 million if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is equal to or less than 3.50 to 1.00, subject to certain adjustments;
 
 • that we only make acquisitions that either (i) are completed for equity consideration, without regard to leverage, or (ii) are completed for cash consideration, but only (A) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is 2.75 to 1.00 or less, (x) there is an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in unused credit commitments under the facility and (y) we are in pro forma


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compliance with the financial covenants contained in the credit agreement; and (B) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, in addition to the requirements in subclauses (x) and (y) in clause (A) above, the cash amount paid with respect to acquisitions is limited to $25.0 million per fiscal year (subject to potential increase using amounts then available for capital expenditures and any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009 in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence or issuance of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose); and
 • that we limit our investment in foreign subsidiaries (including by way of loans made by us and our domestic subsidiaries to foreign subsidiaries and guarantees made by us and our domestic subsidiaries of debt of foreign subsidiaries) to $75.0 million during any fiscal year or an aggregate amount after October 27, 2009 equal to (i) the greater of $200.0 million or 25% of our consolidated net worth, plus (ii) any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009, in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose.
 
In addition, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain affirmative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions related to (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments; (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders; (vii) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing the Senior Notes or other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above; (viii) granting negative pledges other than to the lenders; (ix) changes in the nature of our business; (x) amending organizational documents, or amending or otherwise modifying any debt if such amendment or modification would have a material adverse effect, or amending the Senior Notes or any other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above if the effect of such amendment is to shorten the maturity of the Senior Notes or such other unsecured debt; and (xi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the foregoing cases, with certain exceptions.
 
We may prepay the Senior Secured Credit Facility in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty, subject to our obligation to reimburse the lenders for breakage and redeployment costs. In connection with
On February 11, 2011, we received a commitment, subject to customary conditions, including syndication on a best efforts basis, for a new $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, up to $250 million of which may be used for letters of credit. Pursuant to the Amendment, we wrote off a proportionatecommitment, the new credit facility would contain an accordion feature to expand the new facility in an aggregate amount ofup to $100.0 million. We expect to enter into the unamortized deferred financing costs associated withnew credit facility on or before March 31, 2011. We expect the capacity reduction ofinterest rate provisions applicable to loans under the credit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized $0.5 millionnew facility to be more favorable than those contained in pre-tax charges in losses on extinguishment of debt associated with the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and capitalized $2.5 million in costs associated with the amendment of our existing Senior Secured Credit Facility.Facility, and that the covenants in the new credit facility will be substantially similar to such existing facility, except that we expect to be permitted greater flexibility in both domestic and foreign investments.


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The closing of the new credit facility, and any borrowings thereunder, will be subject to the satisfaction of a number of customary conditions. We cannot assure you that we will be able to enter into the new credit facility on terms acceptable to us in a timely manner or at all.
 
Related Party Notes Payable
 
On October 25, 2007,Concurrently with the sale of six barge rigs and related equipment in May 2010, we entered intorepaid the remaining $6.0 million outstanding under a note payable to a related party. This was the second of two notes payable with related parties (each, a “Related Party Note” and, collectively, the “Related Party Notes”). entered into on October 25, 2007. The first Related Party Note was an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, whichand was due and paid in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest,repaid on October 25, 2009. The second Related Party Note iswas an unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million and iswas payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, beginning October 25, 2008 through 2012. Each of the Related Party Notes bore or bears interest at the Federal Funds Rate adjusted annually on the anniversary date of October 25. The interest rate on the remaining outstanding Related Party Note at December 31, 2009 was 0.11%, and the outstanding principal amount was $6.0 million.
 
Capital Lease Agreements
 
We lease equipment, such as vehicles, tractors, trailers, frac tanks and forklifts, from financial institutions under master lease agreements. During the third quarter of 2010, we repaid $1.3 million of capital leases that we had incurred to acquire vehicles pursuant to the terms of the Patterson-UTI sale agreement. As of December 31, 2009,2010, there was approximately $14.3$6.1 million outstanding under such equipment leases.


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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
At December 31, 2009,2010, we did not, and we currently do not, have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Set forth below is a summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2009.2010. The obligations we pay in future periods reflect certain assumptions, including variability in interest rates on our variable-rate obligations and the duration of our obligations, and actual payments in future periods may vary.
 
                                        
 Payments Due by Period  Payments Due by Period 
   Less than 1 Year
 1-3 Years
 4-5 Years
 After 5 Years
    Less than 1 Year
 1-3 Years
 4-5 Years
 After 5 Years
 
 Total (2010) (2011-2013) (2014-2015) (2016+)  Total (2011) (2012-2014) (2015-2016) (2017+) 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 $425,000  $  $  $425,000  $  $425,000  $  $425,000  $  $ 
Interest associated with 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014  178,073   35,595   106,883   35,595      142,478   35,595   106,883       
Borrowings under Senior Secured Credit Facility  87,813      87,813       
Interest associated with Senior Secured Credit Facility(1)  9,667   3,276   6,391       
Commitment and availability fees associated with Senior Secured Credit Facility  1,821   607   1,214         3,465   1,808   1,657       
Notes payable — related party, excluding discount  6,000   2,000   4,000       
Interest associated with notes payable — related party(1)  81   42   39       
Capital lease obligations, excluding interest and executory costs  14,313   7,209   7,104         6,100   3,979   2,121       
Interest and executory costs associated with capital lease obligations(1)  647   308   339         635   365   270       
Other long-term indebtedness  1,044   1,044          
Interest associated with other long-term indebtedness(1)  10   10          
Non-cancelable operating leases  24,533   7,230   11,684   3,982   1,637   41,541   15,827   21,429   3,661   624 
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions  3,232   1,654   1,432   146      2,245   942   1,303       
Equity based compensation liability awards(2)  2,912   1,585   1,327         1,283   666   617       
Earnout payments(3)  25,500   500   25,000       
                      
Total $780,646  $61,060  $253,226  $464,723  $1,637  $622,747  $59,182  $559,280  $3,661  $624 
                      
 
 
(1)Based on interest rates in effect at December 31, 2009.2010.
 
(2)Based on our closing stock price at December 31, 2009.
(3)Assumes performance targets are achieved.2010.
We believe that our internally generated cash flows from operations and current reserves of cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to finance the majority of our cash requirements for current and future operations, budgeted capital expenditures and debt service for 2010. As we have historically done, we may, from time to time, access available funds under our Senior Secured Credit Facility to supplement our liquidity to meet cash requirements for day to day operations and times of peak needs throughout the year. Our planned capital expenditures as well as any acquisitions we choose to pursue, are expected to be financed through a


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combination of cash on hand, cash flow from operations and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.
 
Debt Compliance
 
Our Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Notes contain numerous covenants that govern our ability to make domestic and international investments and to repurchase our stock. Even if we experience a more severe downturn in our business, we believe that the covenants related to our capital spending and our investments in our foreign subsidiaries are within our control. Therefore, we believe we can avoid a default of these covenants.
 
At December 31, 2009,2010, we were in compliance with all the financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended, and our Senior Notes. Based on management’s current projections, we expect to be in compliance with all the covenants under our Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Notes for the next twelve months. A breach of any of thethese covenants, ratios or tests under our debt could result in a default under our indebtedness. SeeItem 1A. Risk FactorsFactors.”.”
 
Capital Expenditures
 
During the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, our capital expenditures totaled $128.4$180.3 million, mostlyprimarily related to the expansionpurchase of our operations in Mexico and Russia, drill strings and nitrogencoiled tubing units, for our rental operations, capitalized costs for new information systems, asset acquisitions for our fluids management operations, andthe addition of larger well service rigs, major maintenance of our existing fleet.fleet and equipment, and capitalized costs associated with our new ERP system. Our capital expenditures program is expected to total approximately $140.0$240.0 million during 2010,2011, focusing mainly on growth markets in the maintenance of our fleet.United States and abroad. Our capital expenditure program for 20102011 is subject to market conditions, including activity levels, commodity prices and industry capacity. Our focus for 20102011 will be the maximization of our current equipment fleet, but we may choose to increase our capital expenditures in 20102011 to increase market share or expand our presence into a new market. We currently anticipate funding our 20102011 capital expenditures through a combination of cash on hand, operating cash flow, and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Should our operating cash flows or activity levels prove to be insufficient to warrant our currently planned capital spending levels, management expects it will adjust our capital spending plans accordingly. We may also incur capital expenditures for strategic investments and acquisitions.
 
Geostream InvestmentAcquisitions
OFS
 
On September 1, 2009,During 2010, we acquired an additional 24% interest in Geostream for approximately $16.4 million. Geostream is ancertain subsidiaries, together with associated assets, from OFS, a privately-held oilfield services company in the Russian Federation providing drillingowned by ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC. These subsidiaries are oilfield services companies which provide well workover and workoverstimulation services andsub-surface engineeringas well as nitrogen pumping, coiled tubing, fluid handling and modeling in Russia. This was our second investment in Geostream pursuant to an agreement dated August 26, 2008, as amended. This second investment brings our total investment in Geostream to 50%. Upon acquiring the 50% interest, we also obtained majority representation on Geostream’s board of directorswellsite construction and therefore a controlling interest. The results of Geostream have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. As a result of this acquisition, we expect to expand our international presence in Russia where the wells are shallow and are suited to the services that we perform.preparation services.
 
The fair value of thetotal consideration transferred for the 50% interest in Geostream totaled approximately $35.0acquisition was 15.8 million which consistedshares of our common stock and a cash considerationpayment of $75.8 million, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments at closing. We registered the shares of common stock issued in the second investment on September 1, 2009 andtransaction under the fair valueSecurities Act of our previous equity interest. 1933, as amended, subject to certain conditions.
Other
In conjunction with the second investment, Geostream agreed to purchaseJanuary 2011, we acquired 10 SWD wells from us a customized suite of equipment, including two workover rigs, two drilling rigs, associated complementary support equipment, cementing equipment, and fishing toolsEquity Energy Company for approximately $23.0 million, a portion$14.3 million. Most of which will be financed by us. Concurrent with the second investment, Geostream paid us approximately $16.0 millionthese SWD wells are located in cash, representing a down payment on the equipment we will deliver to them. We began delivery of the equipment under the purchase agreement during the fourth quarter of 2009.North Dakota.
 
UnderWe anticipate that acquisitions of complementary companies, assets and lines of businesses will continue to play an important role in our business strategy. While there are currently no unannounced agreements or ongoing negotiations for the Geostream agreement, as amended, for a period not to exceed six years subsequent to October 31, 2008, we have the option to increase our ownership percentageacquisition of Geostream to 100%. However,


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if we have not acquired 100% of Geostream onany material businesses or before the end of the six-year period, we willassets, such transactions can be required to arrange an initial public offering for those shares.effected quickly and may occur at any time.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
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The process and preparation of our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) requires us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions, which may affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingencies at the balance sheet date, the amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period and the presentation of our statement of cash flows. We may record materially different amounts if these estimates, judgments and assumptions change or if actual results differ. However, we analyze our estimates, assumptions and judgments based on our historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.
 
We have identified the following critical accounting policies that require a significant amount of estimation and judgment to accurately present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows:
 
 • Revenue recognition;
• Estimate of reserves for workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and other self-insurance;
 
 • Contingencies;
 
 • Income taxes;
 
 • Estimates of depreciable lives;
 
 • Valuation of indefinite-lived intangible assets;
 
 • Valuation of tangible and finite-lived intangible assets; and
 
 • Valuation of equity-based compensation.
 
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: (i) evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed and determinable and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
• Evidence of an arrangement exists when a final understanding between us and our customer has occurred, and can be evidenced by a completed customer purchase order, field ticket, supplier contract, or master service agreement.
• Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered when we have completed requirements pursuant to the terms of the arrangement as evidenced by a field ticket or service log.
• The price to the customer is fixed and determinable when the amount that is required to be paid is agreed upon. Evidence of the price being fixed and determinable is evidenced by contractual terms, our price book, a completed customer purchase order, or a completed customer field ticket.
• Collectibility is reasonably assured when we screen our customers and provide goods and services to customers according to determined credit terms that have been granted in accordance with our credit policy.
We present our revenues net of any sales taxes collected by us from our customers that are required to be remitted to local or state governmental taxing authorities.
We review our contracts for multiple element revenue arrangements. Deliverables will be separated into units of accounting and assigned fair value if they have standalone value to our customer, have objective and reliable evidence of fair value, and delivery of undelivered items is substantially controlled by us. We believe that the negotiated prices for deliverables in our services contracts are representative of fair value since the acceptance or non-acceptance of each element in the contract does not affect the other elements.


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Workers’ Compensation, Vehicular Liability and Other Self-Insurance
 
Our operations expose our employees to hazards generally associated with the oilfield. Heavy lifting, moving equipment and slippery surfaces can cause or contribute to accidents involving our employees and third parties who may be present at a site. Environmental conditions in remote domestic oil and natural gas basins range from extreme cold to extreme heat, from heavy rain to blowing dust. Those conditions can also lead to or contribute to accidents. Our business activities involve the use of a significant number of fluid transport trucks, other oilfield vehicles and supporting rolling stock that move on public and private roads. Vehicle accidents are a significant risk for us. We also conduct limited contract drilling operations, which present additional hazards inherent in the drilling of wells, such as blowouts, explosions and fires, which could result in loss of hole, damaged equipment and personal injury. All of these hazards and accidents could result in damage to our property or a third party’s property or injury or death to our employees or third parties. Although we purchase insurance to protect against large losses, much of the risk is retained in the form of large deductibles or self-insured retentions.
 
As a contractor, we also enter into master service agreements with our customers. These agreements subject us to potential contractual liabilities common in the oilfield.
 
The occurrence of an event not fully insured or indemnified against, or the failure of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. In addition, there can be no assurance that insurance will be available to cover any or all of these risks, or that, if available, it could be obtained without a substantial increase in premiums. It is possible that, in addition to higher premiums, future insurance coverage may be subject to higher deductibles and coverage restrictions.
 
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accruals in our consolidated financial statements. Reserves related to claims covered by insurance are based on the specific facts and circumstances of the insured event and our past experience with similar claims. Loss estimates for individual claims are adjusted based upon actual claim judgments, settlements and reported claims. The actual outcome of these claims could differ significantly from estimated amounts.
 
We are largely self-insured foragainst physical damage to our equipment and automobiles.automobiles as well as workers’ compensation claims. Our accruals that we maintain on our consolidated balance sheet relate to these deductibles and self-insured retentions, which we estimate through the use of historical claims data and trend analysis. The actual outcome of any claim could differ significantly from estimated amounts. We adjust loss estimates in the calculation of these accruals, based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims. Changes in our assumptions and estimates could potentially have a negative impact on our earnings.
 
Contingencies
 
We are periodically required to record other loss contingencies, which relate to lawsuits, claims, proceedings and tax-related audits in the normal course of our operations, on our consolidated balance sheet. We record a loss contingency for these matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We periodically review our loss contingencies to ensure that we have recorded appropriate liabilities recorded on the balance sheet. We adjust these liabilities based on estimates and judgments made by management with respect to the likely outcome of these matters, including the effect of any applicable insurance coverage for litigation matters. Our estimates and judgments could change based on new information, changes in laws or regulations, changes in management’s plans or intentions, the outcome of legal proceedings, settlements or other factors. Actual results could vary materially from these reserves.
 
We record liabilities when environmental assessment indicates that site remediation efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. We measure environmental liabilities based, in part, on relevant past experience, currently enacted laws and regulations, existing technology, site-specific costs and cost-sharing arrangements. Recognition of any joint and several liability is based upon our best estimate of our final pro-rata share of such liability or the low amount in a range of estimates. These assumptions involve the


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judgments and estimates of management, and any changes in assumptions or new information could lead to increases or decreases in our ultimate liability, with any such changes recognized immediately in earnings.
 
We record legal obligations to retire tangible, long-lived assets on our balance sheet as liabilities, which are recorded at a discount when we incur the liability. Significant judgment is involved in estimating our future cash flows associated with such obligations, as well as the ultimate timing of the cash flows. If our estimates on the amount or timing of the cash flows change, the change may have a material impact on our results of operations.
 
Income Taxes
 
We account for deferred income taxes using the asset and liability method and provide income taxes for all significant temporary differences. Management determines our current tax liability as well as taxes incurred as a result of current operations, yet deferred until future periods. Current taxes payable represent our liability related to our income tax return for the current year, while net deferred tax expense or benefit represents the change in the balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets. Management estimates the changes in both deferred tax assets and liabilities using the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and for enacted rates that management estimates will be in effect when the differences reverse. Further, management makes certain assumptions about the timing of temporary tax differences for the differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes or whether such differences are permanent. The final determination of our tax liability involves the interpretation of local tax laws, tax treaties, and related authorities in each jurisdiction as well as the significant use of estimates and assumptions regarding the scope of future operations and results achieved and the timing and nature of income earned and expenditures incurred.
 
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future periods. To assess the likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, as well as the jurisdiction in which this taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted results, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry. Additionally, we record uncertain tax positions at their net recognizable amount, based on the amount that management deems is more likely than not to be sustained upon ultimate settlement with the tax authorities in the domestic and international tax jurisdictions in which we operate.
 
If our estimates or assumptions regarding our current and deferred tax items are inaccurate or are modified, these changes could have potentially material negative impacts on our earnings. SeeNote 12.14. Income TaxesTaxes”inItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,,” for further discussion of accounting for our income taxes, changes in our valuation allowance, components of our tax rate reconciliation and realization of loss carryforwards.
 
Estimates of Depreciable Lives
 
We use the estimated depreciable lives of our long-lived assets, such as rigs, heavy-duty trucks and trailers, to compute depreciation expense, to estimate future asset retirement obligations and to conduct impairment tests. We base the estimates of our depreciable lives on a number of factors, such as the environment in which the assets operate, industry factors including forecasted prices and competition, and the assumption that we provide the appropriate amount of capital expenditures while the asset is in operation to maintain economical operation of the asset and prevent untimely demise to scrap. The useful lives of our intangible assets are determined by the years over which we expect the assets to generate a benefit based on legal, contractual or other expectations.
 
We depreciate our operational assets over their depreciable lives to their salvage value, which is 10% of the acquisition cost. We recognize a gain or loss upon ultimate disposal of the asset based on the difference


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between the carrying value of the asset on the disposal date and any proceeds we receive in connection with the disposal.
 
We periodically analyze our estimates of the depreciable lives of our fixed assets to determine if the depreciable periods and salvage value continue to be appropriate. We also analyze useful lives and salvage value when events or conditions occur that could shorten the remaining depreciable life of the asset. We review the depreciable periods and salvage values for reasonableness, given current conditions. As a result, our depreciation expense is based upon estimates of depreciable lives of the fixed assets, the salvage value and economic factors, all of which require management to make significant judgments and estimates. If we determine that the depreciable lives should be different than originally estimated, depreciation expense may increase or decrease and impairments in the carrying values of our fixed assets may result, which could negatively impact our earnings.
 
Valuation of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
We periodically review our intangible assets not subject to amortization, including our goodwill, to determine whether an impairment of those assets may exist. These tests must be made on at least an annual basis, or more often if circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, significant adverse changes in the business climate.
 
The test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets is a two step test. In the first step, a fair value is calculated for each of our reporting units, and that fair value is compared to the current carrying value of the reporting unit, including the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, there is no potential impairment, and the second step is not performed. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then the second step is required.
 
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the same manner as the amount of goodwill that would be recognized in a business combination, with the purchase price being equal to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is in excess of its carrying value, no impairment charge is recorded. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is in excess of its implied fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess is recorded.
 
We conduct our annual impairment test for goodwill and other intangible assets not subject to amortization as of December 31 of each year. In determining the fair value of our reporting units, we use a weighted-average approach of three commonly used valuation techniques — a discounted cash flow method, a guideline companies method, and a similar transactions method. We assign a weight to the results of each of these methods based on the facts and circumstances that are in existence for that testing period. During 2009, because of our international expansion in Russia, acquisitions we made in prior years, and the overall economic downturn that affected all companies’ stock prices and market valuation, weWe assigned more weight to the discounted cash flow method. We also weighted the discounted cash flow method more heavily in 2008 for similar reasons. In prior years, we had assigned more weight to the guideline companies method.
 
In addition to the estimates made by management regarding the weighting of the various valuation techniques, the creation of the techniques themselves requires that we make significant estimates and assumptions. The discounted cash flow method, which was assigned the highest weight by management during the current year, requires us to make assumptions about future cash flows, future growth rates, tax rates in future periods, book-tax differences in the carrying value of our assets in future periods, and discount rates. The assumptions about future cash flows and growth rates are based on our current budgets for future periods, as well as our strategic plans, the beliefs of management about future activity levels, and analysts’ expectations about our revenues, profitability and cash flows in future periods. The assumptions about our future tax rates and book-tax differences in the carrying value of our assets in future periods are based on the assumptions about our future cash flows and growth rates, and management’s knowledge of and beliefs about tax law and practice in current and future periods. The assumptions about discount rates include an assessment of the specific risk associated with each reporting unit being tested, and were developed with the assistance of a third-party valuation consultant, who reviewed our estimates, assumptions and calculations. The ultimate conclusions of the valuation techniques remain our responsibility.
 
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conducted our most recent annual test for impairment of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2009.2010. On that date, our reporting units for the purposes of impairment testing were rig services, fluid management services, coiled tubing services, fishing and rental services and our Russian and Canadian reporting units. We have $301.7 million of goodwill in our rig services reporting unit, had $298.6$21.1 million of goodwill in our fluid management services reporting unit, had $18.6$91.3 million in our coiled tubing services reporting unit, $24.6 million of goodwill and AMI had $4.1in our Russian reporting unit, $4.2 million of goodwill. Our pressure pumping services,goodwill related to our Canadian reporting unit and $4.7 million of goodwill in our fishing and rental services and wireline services reporting units didunit. We also have intangible assets that are not have any goodwill, because either allamortized of the goodwill for those$8.7 million related to our Russian reporting units had been impaired in prior periods or the reporting unit had been created entirely through organic growth. The $24.8 million of goodwill associated with our acquisition of Geostream was not included in this annual assessment due to the specific nature of the transaction giving rise to the goodwill and the recent nature of the fair value assessment in connection with the acquisition. unit.
Based on the results of our annual test, the fair value of all our reporting units that have goodwill substantially exceeded their carrying values. Because the fair value of thosethe reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values, we determined that no potential for impairment of our goodwill associated with those reporting units existed as of December 31, 2009,2010, and that step two of the impairment test was not required.
In the fourth quarter of 2010, we changed the date of our annual goodwill impairment assessment for our Russian reporting unit from September 30 to December 31. This constitutes a change in the method of applying an accounting principle that we believe is preferable. The change was made to align the testing of our Russian reporting unit with the testing date of the remaining reporting units. This change is preferable as it also aligns the timing of our annual Russian goodwill impairment test with our planning and budgeting process, which will allow us to utilize updated forecasts in our discounted cash flow models which are used in the determination of the fair value of the reporting units. We performed our annual goodwill impairment test for our Russian reporting unit on September 30, 2010 and no indicators of impairment were noted. We retested the Russian reporting unit on December 31, 2010 and concluded that the fair value of the Russian reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying value. A key assumption in our model is that revenue related to this reporting unit will increase in future years based on growth and pricing increases. Potential events that could affect this assumption are the level of development, exploration and production activity of, and corresponding capital spending by, oil and natural gas companies in the Russian Federation, oil and natural gas production costs, government regulations and conditions in the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. Other possible events that could affect this assumption are the ability to acquire additional assets and deployment of these assets into the region. As this test concluded that the fair value of the Russian reporting unit exceeded its carrying value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test was not required.
 
As noted above, the determination of the fair value of our reporting units is heavily dependent upon certain estimates and assumptions that we make about our reporting units. While the estimates and assumptions that we made regarding our reporting units for our 20092010 annual test indicated that the fair values of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values and we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, it is possible that changes in those estimates and assumptions could impact the determination of the fair value of our reporting units. Discount rates we use in future periods could change substantially if the


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cost of debt or equity were to significantly increase or decrease, or if we chose different comparable companies in determining the appropriate discount rate for our reporting units. Additionally, our future projected cash flows for our reporting units could significantly impact the fair value of our reporting units, and if our current projections about our future activity levels, pricing, and cost structure are inaccurate, the fair value of our reporting units could change materially. If the current recovery in the overall economy is temporary in nature or if there is a significant and rapid adverse change in our business in the near- or mid-term for any of our reporting units, our current estimates of the fair value of our reporting units could decrease significantly, leading to possible impairment charges in future periods. Based on our current knowledge and beliefs, we do not feel that material adverse changes to our current estimates and assumptions such that our reporting units would fail step one of the impairment test are reasonably possible.
 
As discussed in “Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” during the third quarter of 2009, we identified a triggering event that required us to test our goodwill for impairment on an interim basis. As a result of that test, we determined that the goodwill associated with our fishing and rental services reporting unit was impaired, and recorded a pre-tax charge of $0.5 million to write off the goodwill associated with that reporting unit.
Valuation of Tangible and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
Our fixed assets and finite-lived intangibles are tested for potential impairment when circumstances or events indicate a possible impairment may exist. These circumstances or events are referred to as “trigger events” and examples of such trigger events include, but are not limited to, an adverse change in market


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conditions, a significant decrease in benefits being derived from an acquired business, or a significant disposal of a particular asset or asset class.
 
If a trigger event occurs, an impairment test is performed based on an undiscounted cash flow analysis. To perform an impairment test, we make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding long-term forecasts or revenues and expenses relating to the assets subject to review. Market conditions, energy prices, estimated depreciable lives of the assets, discount rate assumptions and legal factors impact our operations and have a significant effect on the estimates we use to determine whether our assets are impaired. If the results of the analysis indicate that the carrying value of the assets being tested for impairment are not recoverable, then we record an impairment charge to write the carrying value of the assets down to their fair value. Using different judgments, assumptions or estimates, we could potentially arrive at a materially different fair value for the assets being tested for impairment, which may result in an impairment charge.
As discussed in “Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment” in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” during the third quarter of 2009 we retired a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated support equipment. We identified this as a trigger event that required us to test our well servicing fixed assets for impairment. Based on our analysis, the expected undiscounted cash flows for these assets exceeded their carrying value, and no indication of impairment existed, and we do not feel that material adverse changes in our estimates or assumptions such that our well servicing assets’ carrying value exceeded their fair value is reasonably possible.
However, during the third quarter of 2009, due to continuing market overcapacity, continued and prolonged depression of natural gas prices, decreased activity levels from our major customer base related to stimulation work and consecutive quarterly operating losses, we determined that events and changes in circumstances occurred indicating that the carrying value of the assets in our Production Services segment may not have been recoverable. We performed an assessment of the fair value of these asset groups using an expected present value technique based on undiscounted cash flows. We used discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on the utilization of the equipment, revenues, expenses, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections were based on financial forecasts and were discounted using a discount rate of 14%. Based on this assessment, the fair value of our pressure pumping assets was less than their carrying value, and this resulted in the recording of a pre-tax impairment charge of $93.4 million during the third quarter of 2009.


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The impairment tests for our well servicing and pressure pumping assets also triggered an interim test of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for potential impairment during the third quarter of 2009. We did not identify any trigger events causing us to test our tangible and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the first, second, or fourth quarters of 2009.2010.
 
Valuation of Equity-Based Compensation
 
We have granted stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock (“RSAs”), and phantom shares (“Phantom Shares”)and performance units to our employees and non-employee directors. The option and SAR awards we grant are fair valued using a Black-Scholes option model on the grant date and are amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period of the option award, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. Compensation related to RSAs is based on the fair value of the award on the grant date and is recognized based on the vesting requirements that have been satisfied during the period. Phantom Sharesshares are accounted for at fair value, and changes in the fair value of these awards are recorded as compensation expense during the period. Performance units provide a cash incentive award, the unit value of which is determined with reference to our common stock. The performance units are measured based on two performance periods. At the end of each performance period, 100%, 50%, or 0% of an individual’s performance units for that period will vest, based on the relative placement of our total shareholder return within a peer group consisting of Key and five other companies. SeeNote 18.20. Share-Based CompensationCompensation”inItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataData”for further discussion of the various award types and our accounting for our equity-based compensation.
 
In utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine fair values of awards, certain assumptions are made which are based on subjective expectations, and are subject to change. A change in one or more of these assumptions would impact the expense associated with future grants. These key assumptions include the volatility in the price of our common stock, the risk-free interest rate and the expected life of awards.
 
We did not grant any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010. We used the following weighted average assumptions in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for determining the fair value of our stock option grants during the years ended December 31, 2009 2008 and 2007:2008:
 
                       
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
Risk-free interest rate  2.21%  2.86%  4.41%  n/a   2.21%  2.86%
Expected life of options, years  6   6   6   n/a   6   6 
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock price  53.70%  36.86%  39.49%  n/a   53.70%  36.86%
Expected dividends  none   none   none   n/a   none   none 
 
We calculate the expected volatility for our stock option grants by measuring the volatility of our historical stock price for a period equal to the expected life of the option and ending at the time the option was granted. We determine the risk-free interest rate based upon the interest rate on a U.S. Treasury Bill with a term equal to the expected life of the option at the time the option was granted. In estimating the expected lives of our stock options and SARs, we have elected to use the simplified method. During the time that we did not have current financial statements filed with the SEC, our options were legally restricted from being exercised; therefore we believe that we do not have access to sufficient historical exercise data to appropriately


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provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term of stock option awards. The expected life is less than the term of the option as option holders, in our experience, exercise or forfeit the options during the term of the option.
 
We are not required to recalculate the fair value of our stock option grants estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model after the initial calculation unless the original option grant terms are modified. However, a 10 percent increase in our expected volatility and risk-free rate at the grant date would have increased our compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 by less than $0.1 million.
 
New Accounting Standards Adopted in this Report
 
SFAS 141(R).ASU2009-16.  In December 2007,2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007),Business Combinations(“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial


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statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, as well as the goodwill acquired. Significant changes from previous practice resulting from SFAS 141(R) include the expansion of the definitions of a “business” and a “business combination.” For all business combinations (whether partial, full or step acquisitions), the acquirer will record 100% of all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, generally at their fair values; contingent consideration will be recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date and, for certain arrangements, changes in fair value will be recognized in earnings until settlement; and acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs will be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition. SFAS 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 141(R) on January 1, 2009, but did not consummate any business combinations during the three months ended March 31, 2009. SFAS 141(R) may have an impact on our consolidated financial statements in the future. The nature and magnitude of the specific impact will depend upon the nature, terms, and size of any acquisitions consummated after the effective date.
SFAS 160.  In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An amendment of ARB No. 51(“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is a third-party ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements. Among other requirements, SFAS 160 requires the consolidated statement of income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 also requires disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of income of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. We adopted the provisions of SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
SFAS 165.  In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,Subsequent Events(“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosing of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 does not significantly change the types of subsequent events that an entity reports, but it requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual reporting requirements ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-01.  In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2009-01,2009-16,The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTransfers and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesServicing (Topic 860) — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162(“ASU2009-01”). ASU2009-01 established the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification supersedes all prior non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. Following ASU2009-01, the FASB will not issue new accounting standards in the form of FASB Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force abstracts. ASU2009-01 also modifies the existing hierarchy of GAAP to include only two levels — authoritative and non-authoritative. ASU2009-01 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, and early adoption was not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-05.  In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-05,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value(“ASU2009-05”). ASU2009-05 addresses concerns in situations where there may be a lack of observable market information to measure the fair value of a liability, and provides clarification in circumstances where a quoted market price in an active market for an identical liability is not available. In these cases, reporting entities should measure fair value using a valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when that liability is traded as an asset,


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quoted prices for similar liabilities, or another valuation technique, such as an income or market approach. ASU2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. ASU2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period subsequent to August 2009 and the adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
SFAS 166.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets an amendment. ASU2009-16 revises the provisions of former FASB Statement No. 140(“SFAS 166”). SFAS 166 amends the application and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 140,Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities, — a Replacementand requires more disclosure regarding transfers of FASB Statement 125(“SFAS 140”), removesfinancial assets. ASU2009-16 also eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special purpose entity” from SFAS 140 and removesentity,” changes the exception from applying FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46(R),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities — an Interpretation of ARB No. 51(“FIN 46(R)”) to qualifying special purpose entities. SFAS 166 is effectiverequirements for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on ourderecognizing financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
SFAS 167.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167,Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)(“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the scope of FIN 46(R) to include entities previously considered qualifying special-purpose entities by FIN 46(R), as the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity was eliminated in SFAS 166. This standard shifts the guidance for determining which enterprise in a Variable Interest Entity consolidates that entity from a quantitative consideration of who is the primary beneficiary to a qualitative focus of which entity has the power to direct activities and the obligation to absorb losses. This standard is to be effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-13.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-13,Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-13”). ASU2009-13 addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements where products or services are accounted for separately rather than as a combined unit, and addresses how to separate deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. Existing GAAP requires an entity to use vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) or third-party evidence of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable selling arrangement. As a result of ASU2009-13, multiple-deliverable arrangements will be separated in more circumstances than under current guidance. ASU2009-13 establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The selling price will be based on VSOE if it is available, on third-party evidence if VSOE is not available, or on an estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor third-party evidence is available. ASU2009-13 also requires that an entity determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the selling price of the deliverable on a stand-alone basis,assets, and increases the disclosure requirements related to anabout transfers of financial assets and a reporting entity’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. ASU2009-13 must be prospectively applied to all revenue arrangements entered into or materially modifiedcontinuing involvement in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may elect, but are not required, to adopt the amendments retrospectively for all periods presented.transferred financial assets. We expect to adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2009-132009-16 on January 1, 20112010 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard willdid not have a material impacteffect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2009-14.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-14,Software (Topic 985) — Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements — a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-14”). ASU2009-14 was issued to address concerns relating to the accounting for revenue arrangements that contain tangible products and software that is “more than incidental” to the product as a whole. Existing guidance in such circumstances requires entities to use VSOE of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement. Reporting entities raised concerns that the current


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accounting model does not appropriately reflect the economics of the underlying transactions and that more software-enabled products now fall or will fall within the scope of the current guidance than originally intended. ASU2009-14 changes the current accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements to exclude those where the software components are essential to the tangible products’ core functionality. In addition, ASU2009-14 also requires that hardware components of a tangible product containing software components always be excluded from the software revenue recognition guidance, and provides guidance on how to determine which software, if any, relating to tangible products is considered essential to the tangible products’ functionality and should be excluded from the scope of software revenue recognition guidance. ASU2009-14 also provides guidance on how to allocate arrangement consideration to deliverables in an arrangement that contains tangible products and software that is not essential to the product’s functionality. ASU2009-14 was issued concurrently with ASU2009-13 and also requires entities to provide the disclosures required by ASU2009-13 that are included within the scope of ASU2009-14. ASU2009-14 will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may also elect, but are not required, to adopt ASU2009-14 retrospectively to prior periods, and must adopt ASU2009-14 in the same period and using the same transition methods that it uses to adopt ASU2009-13. We expect to adopt the provisions of ASU2009-14 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position,condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2009-17.  In December 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-17,Consolidations (Topic 810) — Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.  ASU2009-17 replaces the quantitative-based risk and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1)(i) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2)(ii) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. ASU2009-17 also requires additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in variable interest entities. The provisions of ASU2009-17 are to be applied beginning in the first fiscal period beginning after November 15, 2009. We will adoptadopted ASU2009-17 on January 1, 2010 and do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard willdid not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2010-02.  In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-02,Consolidation (Topic 810) — Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary — A Scope Clarification.  ASU2010-02 clarifies that the scope of previous guidance in the accounting and disclosure requirements related to decreases in ownership of a subsidiary apply to (i) a subsidiary or a group of assets that is a business or nonprofit entity; (ii) a subsidiary that is a business or nonprofit entity that is transferred to an equity method investee or joint venture; and (iii) an exchange of a group of assets that constitutes a business or nonprofit activity for a noncontrolling interest in an entity. ASU2010-02 also expands the disclosure requirements about deconsolidation of a subsidiary or derecognition of a group of assets to include (i) the valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of any retained investment; (ii) the nature of any continuing involvement with the subsidiary or entity acquiring a group of assets; and (iii) whether the transaction that resulted in the deconsolidation or derecognition was with a related party or whether the former subsidiary or entity acquiring the assets will become a related party after the transaction. The provisions of ASU2010-02 will beare effective for us for the first reporting period beginning after December 13, 2009. We will adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2010-02 on January 1, 2010 and do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard willdid not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2010-06.  In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-06,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements.  ASU2010-06 clarifies the requirements for certain disclosures around fair value measurements and also requires registrants to provide certain additional disclosures about those measurements. The new disclosure requirements include (i) the significant amounts of transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, along with the reason for those transfers, and (ii) and separate presentation of information about


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ASU2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. We will adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2010-06 on January 1, 2010 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-09.  In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-09,Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements.  This update provides amendments to Subtopic855-10 as follows: (i) an entity that either (a) is an SEC filer or (b) is a conduit bond obligor for conduit debt securities that are traded in a public market (a domestic or foreign stock exchange or anover-the-counter-market, including local or regional markets) is required to evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued; (ii) the glossary of Topic 855 is amended to include the definition of SEC filer. An SEC filer is an entity that is required to file or furnish its financial statements with either the SEC or, with respect to an entity subject to Section 12(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the appropriate agency under that Section; (iii) an entity that is an SEC filer is not required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated; (iv) the glossary of Topic 855 is amended to remove the definition of public entity. The definition of a public entity in Topic 855 was used to determine the date through which subsequent events should be evaluated; and (v) the scope of the reissuance disclosure requirements is refined to include revised financial statements only. The term revised financial statements is added to the glossary of Topic 855. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised either as a result of correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-09 on March 1, 2010 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
ASU2009-13.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-13,Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-13”). ASU2009-13 addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements where products or services are accounted for separately rather than as a combined unit, and addresses how to separate deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. Existing GAAP requires an entity to use Vendor-Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) or third-party evidence of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable selling arrangement. As a result of ASU2009-13, multiple-deliverable arrangements will be separated in more circumstances than under current guidance. ASU2009-13 establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The selling price will be based on VSOE if it is available, on third-party evidence if VSOE is not available, or on an estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor third-party evidence is available. ASU2009-13 also requires that an entity determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the selling price of the deliverable on a stand-alone basis, and increases the disclosure requirements related to an entity’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. ASU2009-13 must be prospectively applied to all revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may elect, but are not required, to adopt the amendments retrospectively for all periods presented. We adopted the provisions of ASU2009-13 on January 1, 2011 and do not expectbelieve that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2009-14.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-14,Software (Topic 985) — Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements — a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-14”). ASU2009-14 was issued to address concerns relating to the accounting for revenue arrangements that contain tangible products and software that is “more than incidental” to the product as a whole. Existing guidance in such circumstances requires entities to use VSOE of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement. Reporting entities raised concerns that the current accounting model does not appropriately reflect the economics of the underlying transactions and that more software-enabled products now fall or will fall within the scope of the current guidance than originally intended. ASU2009-14 changes the current accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements to exclude those where the software components are essential to the tangible products’


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core functionality. In addition, ASU2009-14 also requires that hardware components of a tangible product containing software components always be excluded from the software revenue recognition guidance, and provides guidance on how to determine which software, if any, relating to tangible products is considered essential to the tangible products’ functionality and should be excluded from the scope of software revenue recognition guidance. ASU2009-14 also provides guidance on how to allocate arrangement consideration to deliverables in an arrangement that contains tangible products and software that is not essential to the product’s functionality. ASU2009-14 was issued concurrently with ASU2009-13 and also requires entities to provide the disclosures required by ASU2009-13 that are included within the scope of ASU2009-14. ASU2009-14 will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may also elect, but are not required, to adopt ASU2009-14 retrospectively to prior periods, and must adopt ASU2009-14 in the same period and using the same transition methods that it uses to adopt ASU2009-13. We adopted the provisions of ASU2009-14 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-13.  In April 2010, the FASB issued ASUNo. 2010-13,Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades. This ASU codifies the consensus reached in EITF IssueNo. 09-J, “Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades.” The amendments to the Codification clarify that an employee share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity shares trades should not be considered to contain a condition that is not a market, performance, or service condition. Therefore, an entity would not classify such an award as a liability if it otherwise qualifies as equity. ASU2010-13 will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The cumulative-effect adjustment should be calculated for all awards outstanding as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments are initially applied, as if the amendments had been applied consistently since the inception of the award. The cumulative-effect adjustment should be presented separately. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-13 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-28.  In December 2010, the FASB issued ASUNo. 2010-28,Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts. This ASU reflects the decision reached in EITF IssueNo. 10-A. The amendments in this ASU modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance and examples, which require that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. For public entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-28 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-29.  In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-29,Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU reflects the decision reached in EITF IssueNo. 10-G. The amendments in this ASU affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805, Business Combinations, that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The amendments in this ASU specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior


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annual reporting period only. The amendments also expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. ASU2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-29 on January 1, 2011 and the adoption of this standard may result in additional disclosures, but it will not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
We are exposed to certain market risks as part of our ongoing business operations, including risks from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and equity prices that could impact our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We manage our exposure to these risks through regular operating and financing activities, and may, on a limited basis, use derivative financial instruments to manage this risk. To the extent that we use such derivative financial instruments, we will use them only as risk management tools and not for speculative investment purposes.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
As of December 31, 2009,2010, we had outstanding $425.0 million of 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014. These notes are fixed-rate obligations, and as such do not subject us to risks associated with changes in interest rates. Borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility and our capital lease obligations and our Related Party Notes all bear interest at variable interest rates, and therefore expose us to interest rate risk. As of December 31, 2009,2010, the weighted average interest rate on our outstanding variable-rate debt obligations was 3.24%1.78%. A hypothetical 10% increase in that rate would increase the annual interest expense on those instruments by approximately $0.4less than $0.1 million.
 
Foreign Currency Risk
 
As of December 31, 2009,2010, we conduct operations in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, the Russian Federation,Middle East, Russia and Argentina. We also ownhave a Canadian subsidiariessubsidiary and have equity-method investments in two Canadian companies. The functional currency is the local currency for all of these entities, except Colombia and the Middle East, and as such we are exposed to the risk of changes in the exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and the local currencies. For balances denominated in our foreign subsidiaries’ local currency, changes in the value of the subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities due to changes in exchange rates are deferred and accumulated in other comprehensive income until we liquidate our investment. For balances denominated in currencies other than the local currency, our foreign subsidiaries must remeasure the balance at the end of each period to an equivalent amount of local currency, with changes reflected in earnings during the period. A hypothetical 10% decrease in the average value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the value of the local currencies for our Argentinean, Mexican, Russian and Canadian subsidiaries and our Canadian investments would decrease our net income by approximately $0.2$3.8 million.
 
Equity Risk
 
Certain of our equity-based compensation awards’ fair values are determined based upon the price of our common stock on the measurement date. Any increase in the price of our common stock would lead to a corresponding increase in the fair value of those awards. A 10% increase in the price of our common stock from its value at December 31, 20092010 would increase annual compensation expense recognized on these awards by approximately $0.1 million.


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ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
     
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Consolidated Balance Sheets54
Consolidated Statements of Operations55
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income  56 
Statements of Cash Flows  57 
Stockholders’ Equity  58 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Key Energy Services, Inc.
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Key Energy Services, Inc. (a Maryland corporation) and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009.2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20092010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 26, 2010,25, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
 
/s/  GRANT THORNTON LLP
 
Houston, Texas
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Key Energy Services, Inc.
 
We have audited Key Energy Services, Inc. (a Maryland corporation) and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)(“COSO”). Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.Reportingappearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ 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, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 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, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by COSO.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows of Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries and our report dated February 26, 2010,25, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
 
/s/  GRANT THORNTON LLP
 
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Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands, except
  (In thousands, except
 
 share amounts)  share amounts) 
ASSETS
ASSETS
ASSETS
Current assets:
                
Cash and cash equivalents $37,394  $92,691  $56,628  $37,394 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,441 and $11,468  214,662   377,353 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,791 and $5,441  261,818   214,662 
Inventories  27,452   34,756   23,516   23,478 
Prepaid expenses  14,212   15,513   20,478   14,212 
Deferred tax assets  25,323   26,623   32,046   25,323 
Income taxes receivable  50,025   4,848   847   50,025 
Other current assets  15,064   7,338   18,687   15,064 
Assets held for sale     3,974 
          
Total current assets
  384,132   559,122   414,020   384,132 
          
Property and equipment, gross  1,728,174   1,858,307   1,832,443   1,647,718 
Accumulated depreciation  (863,566)  (806,624)  (895,699)  (853,449)
          
Property and equipment, net
  864,608   1,051,683   936,744   794,269 
          
Goodwill  346,102   320,992   447,609   346,102 
Other intangible assets, net  41,048   42,345   58,151   41,048 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,421   10,489   7,806   10,421 
Equity-method investments  5,203   24,220   5,940   5,203 
Other assets  12,896   8,072   22,666   12,896 
Noncurrent assets held for sale     70,339 
          
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,664,410  $2,016,923  $1,892,936  $1,664,410 
          
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
                
Accounts payable $46,086  $46,185  $56,310  $46,086 
Accrued liabilities  130,517   197,116   217,249   130,517 
Accrued interest  3,014   4,368   4,097   3,014 
Current portion of capital lease obligations  7,203   9,386   3,979   7,203 
Current portion of notes payable — related parties, net of discount  1,931   14,318      1,931 
Current portion of long-term debt  1,018   2,000      1,018 
          
Total current liabilities
  189,769   273,373   281,635   189,769 
          
Capital lease obligations, less current portion  7,110   13,763   2,121   7,110 
Notes payable — related parties, less current portion  4,000   6,000      4,000 
Long-term debt, less current portion  512,839   613,828   425,000   512,839 
Workers’ compensation, vehicular and health insurance liabilities  40,855   43,151   30,110   40,855 
Deferred tax liabilities  146,980   188,581   144,309   146,980 
Other non-current accrued liabilities  19,717   17,495   27,958   19,717 
Commitments and contingencies
                
Equity:
                
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 123,993,480 and 121,305,289 shares issued and outstanding  12,399   12,131 
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 141,656,426 and 123,993,480 shares issued and outstanding  14,166   12,399 
Additional paid-in capital  608,223   601,872   775,601   608,223 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (50,763)  (46,550)  (51,334)  (50,763)
Retained earnings  137,158   293,279   210,653   137,158 
          
Total equity attributable to common stockholders
  707,017   860,732   949,086   707,017 
Noncontrolling interest  36,123      32,717   36,123 
          
Total equity
  743,140   860,732   981,803   743,140 
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $1,664,410  $2,016,923  $1,892,936  $1,664,410 
          
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
REVENUES
 $1,078,665  $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,153,684  $955,699  $1,624,446 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                        
Direct operating expenses  779,457   1,250,327   985,614   835,012   675,942   1,005,850 
Depreciation and amortization expense  169,562   170,774   129,623   137,047   149,233   149,607 
General and administrative expenses  178,696   257,707   230,396   198,271   172,140   246,345 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137         97,035   26,101 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  39,069   41,247   36,207   41,959   39,405   42,622 
Other, net  (120)  2,840   4,232   (2,697)  (834)  2,552 
              
Total costs and expenses, net
  1,326,466   1,798,032   1,386,072   1,209,592   1,132,921   1,473,077 
              
(Loss) income before taxes and noncontrolling interest  (247,801)  174,056   275,940 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (55,908)  (177,222)  151,369 
Income tax benefit (expense)  91,125   (90,243)  (106,768)  20,512   65,974   (81,900)
              
Net (Loss) Income
  (156,676)  83,813   169,172 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before noncontrolling interest  (35,396)  (111,248)  69,469 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (expense) benefit of ($73,790), $25,151 and ($8,343), respectively  105,745   (45,428)  14,344 
              
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)
Net income (loss)
  70,349   (156,676)  83,813 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (3,146)  (555)  (245)
              
(LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $73,495  $(156,121) $84,058 
              
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:            
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Key:            
Basic $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29  $(0.25) $(0.91) $0.56 
Diluted $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27  $(0.25) $(0.91) $0.56 
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Key:            
Basic $0.82  $(0.38) $0.12 
Diluted $0.82  $(0.38) $0.11 
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Key:            
Basic $0.57  $(1.29) $0.68 
Diluted $0.57  $(1.29) $0.67 
 
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (35,396)  (111,248)  69,469 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (3,146)  (555)  (245)
       
(Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Key $(32,250) $(110,693) $69,714 
       
Weighted average shares outstanding:                        
Basic  121,072   124,246   131,194   129,368   121,072   124,246 
Diluted  121,072   125,565   133,551   129,368   121,072   125,565 
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  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
(Loss) income from continuing operations
 $(35,396) $(111,248) $69,469 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:            
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax of $(129), $(347), and $(952)  (831)  (4,243)  (8,561)
Deferred gain (loss) from available for sale investments, net of tax of $0, $0 and $0     30   (8)
             
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (831)  (4,213)  (8,569)
             
Comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
  (36,227)  (115,461)  60,900 
Comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations  105,745   (45,428)  14,344 
             
Comprehensive income (loss)
  69,518   (160,889)  75,244 
             
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (3,406)  (416)  (316)
             
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $72,924  $(160,473) $75,560 
             
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
            
Net income (loss) $70,349  $(156,676) $83,813 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
            
Depreciation and amortization expense  143,805   169,562   170,774 
Asset retirements and impairments     159,802   75,137 
Bad debt expense  3,849   3,295   37 
Accretion of asset retirement obligations  526   533   594 
(Income) loss from equity-method investments  (396)  1,057   (160)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount  2,615   2,182   2,115 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  (12,370)  (41,257)  29,747 
Capitalized interest  (3,789)  (4,335)  (6,514)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net  (153,822)  401   (641)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     472    
Loss on sale of available for sale investments, net     30    
Share-based compensation  12,111   6,381   24,233 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  (2,069)  (580)  (1,733)
Changes in working capital:
            
Accounts receivable  (26,448)  168,824   (34,943)
Other current assets  36,731   461   (15,622)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  61,671   (126,949)  46,375 
Share-based compensation liability awards  1,297   646   (516)
Other assets and liabilities  (4,255)  988   (5,532)
             
Net cash provided by operating activities
  129,805   184,837   367,164 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
            
Capital expenditures  (180,310)  (128,422)  (218,994)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  258,202   5,580   7,961 
Investment in Geostream Services Group        (19,306)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $539, $28,362, and $2,017, respectively  (86,688)  12,007   (99,011)
Dividend from equity-method investments  165   199    
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments        276 
             
Net cash used in investing activities
  (8,631)  (110,636)  (329,074)
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
            
Repayments of long-term debt  (6,970)  (16,552)  (3,026)
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (8,493)  (9,847)  (11,506)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility  110,000      172,813 
Repayments on revolving credit facility  (197,813)  (100,000)  (35,000)
Repurchases of common stock  (3,098)  (488)  (139,358)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants  4,100   1,306   6,688 
Payment of deferred financing costs     (2,474)  (314)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  2,069   580   1,733 
             
Net cash used in financing activities
  (100,205)  (127,475)  (7,970)
             
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (1,735)  (2,023)  4,068 
             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  19,234   (55,297)  34,188 
             
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  37,394   92,691   58,503 
             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $56,628  $37,394  $92,691 
             
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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  COMMON STOCKHOLDERS       
           Accumulated
          
  Common Stock  Additional
  Other
          
  Number of
  Amount
  Paid-in
  Comprehensive
  Retained
  Noncontrolling
    
  Shares  at par  Capital  Loss  Earnings  Interest  Total 
  (In thousands) 
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007
  131,143  $13,114  $704,644  $(37,981) $209,221  $251  $889,249 
                             
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax           (8,569)        (8,569)
Common stock purchases  (11,183)  (1,118)  (135,291)           (136,409)
Deconsolidation of AFTI                 (6)  (6)
Exercise of stock options  757   76   6,612            6,688 
Exercise of warrants  160   16   (16)            
Share-based compensation  428   43   24,190            24,233 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        1,733            1,733 
Net income              84,058   (245)  83,813 
                             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008
  121,305   12,131   601,872   (46,550)  293,279      860,732 
                             
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax           (4,213)     (7)  (4,220)
Common stock purchases  (72)  (7)  (481)           (488)
Exercise of stock options  418   42   1,264            1,306 
Issuance of warrants        367            367 
Share-based compensation  2,342   233   5,781            6,014 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        (580)           (580)
Net loss              (156,121)  (555)  (156,676)
Purchase of Geostream                 36,685   36,685 
                             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009
  123,993   12,399   608,223   (50,763)  137,158   36,123   743,140 
                             
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax           (571)     (260)  (831)
Common stock purchases  (302)  (30)  (3,068)           (3,098)
Exercise of stock options and warrants  507   50   4,050            4,100 
Issuance of shares in acquisition  15,807   1,581   152,382            153,963 
Share-based compensation  1,651   166   11,945            12,111 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        2,069            2,069 
Net income              73,495   (3,146)  70,349 
                             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010
  141,656  $14,166  $775,601  $(51,334) $210,653  $32,717  $981,803 
                             
 
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net (Loss) Income
 $(156,676) $83,813  $169,172 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:            
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax of $(347), $(952), and $0  (4,243)  (8,561)  (1,281)
Net deferred loss from cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0, $0, and $(115)        (213)
Deferred gain (loss) from available for sale investments, net of tax of $0, $0 and $(97)  30   (8)  (203)
             
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax  (4,213)  (8,569)  (1,697)
             
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
  (160,889)  75,244   167,475 
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (416)  (316)  (119)
             
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(160,473) $75,560  $167,594 
             
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
     (In thousands)    
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
            
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
Adjustments to reconcile (loss) income attributable to common stockholders to net cash provided by operating activities:
            
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)
Depreciation and amortization expense  169,562   170,774   129,623 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137    
Bad debt expense  3,295   37   3,675 
Accretion of asset retirement obligations  533   594   585 
Loss (income) from equity-method investments  1,057   (160)  (387)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount  2,182   2,115   1,680 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  (41,257)  29,747   24,613 
Capitalized interest  (4,335)  (6,514)  (5,296)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  401   (641)  1,752 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  472      9,557 
Loss on sale of available for sale investments, net  30       
Share-based compensation  6,381   24,233   9,355 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  (580)  (1,733)  (3,401)
Changes in working capital:
            
Accounts receivable  168,824   (34,943)  (48,387)
Other current assets  461   (15,622)  (15,578)
Accounts payable, accrued interest and accrued expenses  (126,949)  46,375   (1,360)
Cash paid for legal settlement with former chief executive officer        (21,200)
Share-based compensation liability awards  646   (516)  3,701 
Other assets and liabilities  988   (5,532)  (8,185)
             
Net cash provided by operating activities
  184,837   367,164   249,919 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
            
Capital expenditures  (128,422)  (218,994)  (212,560)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  5,580   7,961   8,427 
Investment in Geostream Services Group     (19,306)   
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $28,362, $2,017, and $2,154, respectively  12,007   (99,011)  (160,278)
Dividend from equity-method investments  199       
Cash paid for short-term investments        (121,613)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments     276   183,177 
             
Net cash used in investing activities
  (110,636)  (329,074)  (302,847)
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
            
Repayments of long-term debt  (16,552)  (3,026)  (396,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt        425,000 
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (9,847)  (11,506)  (11,316)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility     172,813   50,000 
Repayments on revolving credit facility  (100,000)  (35,000)   
Repayments of debt assumed in acquisitions        (17,435)
Repurchases of common stock  (488)  (139,358)  (30,454)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  1,306   6,688   13,444 
Payment of deferred financing costs  (2,474)  (314)  (13,400)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  580   1,733   3,401 
             
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  (127,475)  (7,970)  23,240 
             
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (2,023)  4,068   (184)
             
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (55,297)  34,188   (29,872)
             
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  92,691   58,503   88,375 
             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $37,394  $92,691  $58,503 
             
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  COMMON STOCKHOLDERS       
           Accumulated
          
  Common Stock  Additional
  Other
          
  Number of
  Amount
  Paid-in
  Comprehensive
  Retained
  Noncontrolling
    
  Shares  at par  Capital  Loss  Earnings  Interest  Total 
  (In thousands) 
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2006
  131,624  $13,162  $711,798  $(36,284) $39,932  $  $728,608 
                             
Comprehensive loss, net of tax           (1,697)        (1,697)
Common stock purchases  (2,414)  (241)  (33,161)           (33,402)
Purchase of AFTI                 368   368 
Exercise of stock options  1,598   159   13,285            13,444 
Exercise of warrants  23   2   (2)            
Share-based compensation  312   32   9,323            9,355 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        3,401            3,401 
Net income              169,289   (117)  169,172 
                             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007
  131,143   13,114   704,644   (37,981)  209,221   251   889,249 
                             
Comprehensive loss, net of tax           (8,569)        (8,569)
Common stock purchases  (11,183)  (1,118)  (135,291)           (136,409)
Deconsolidation of AFTI                 (6)  (6)
Exercise of stock options  757   76   6,612            6,688 
Exercise of warrants  160   16   (16)            
Share-based compensation  428   43   24,190            24,233 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        1,733            1,733 
Net income              84,058   (245)  83,813 
                             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008
  121,305   12,131   601,872   (46,550)  293,279      860,732 
                             
Comprehensive loss, net of tax           (4,213)     (7)  (4,220)
Common stock purchases  (72)  (7)  (481)           (488)
Exercise of stock options  418   42   1,264            1,306 
Issuance of warrants        367            367 
Share-based compensation  2,342   233   5,781            6,014 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        (580)           (580)
Net loss              (156,121)  (555)  (156,676)
Purchase of Geostream                 36,685   36,685 
                             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009
  123,993  $12,399  $608,223  $(50,763) $137,158  $36,123  $743,140 
                             
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NOTE 1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Key Energy Services, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its controlled subsidiaries (collectively, “Key,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “its,”“us” and “our”) provide a completefull range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies, includingcompanies. Our services include rig-based and coiledtubing-based well maintenance and workover services, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services,and fishing and rental services and other ancillary oilfield services. Additionally, certain of our rigs are capable of specialty drilling applications. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the continental United States, and have operations based in Mexico, ArgentinaColombia, the Middle East, Russia and the Russian Federation. We also ownArgentina. In addition, we have a technology development companygroup based in Canada and have equityownership interests in two oilfield service companies based in Canada.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report onForm 10-K present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).
 
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to develop estimates and to make assumptions that affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. These estimates also impact the nature and extent of our disclosure, if any, of our contingent liabilities. Among other things, we use estimates to (i) analyze assets for possible impairment, (ii) determine depreciable lives for our assets, (iii) assess future tax exposure and realization of deferred tax assets, (iv) determine amounts to accrue for contingencies, (v) value tangible and intangible assets, (vi) assess workers’ compensation, vehicular liability, self-insured risk accruals and other insurance reserves, (vii) provide allowances for our uncollectible accounts receivable, (viii) value our asset retirement obligations, and (ix) value our equity-based compensation. We review all significant estimates on a recurring basis and record the effect of any necessary adjustments prior to publication of our financial statements. Adjustments made with respect to the use of estimates relate to improved information not previously available. Because of the limitations inherent in this process, our actual results may differ materially from these estimates. We believe that our estimates are reasonable.
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period financial statement classifications. We now presentpresentation. As a result of the income statement line items related to gainssale of our pressure pumping and losses on the early extinguishment of debt, interest income, net gains and losses on disposal of assets, and other income and expense as the single line item “Other, net” on our consolidated statements of operations. Detail for these items is now providedwireline businesses in Note 4. Other Income and Expense” of these notes. Additionally,2010, we now show the non-current portionresults of operations of these businesses as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Prior to the sale, the businesses sold to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (“Patterson-UTI”) were reported as part of our notesProduction Services segment and accounts receivable from related parties as a component of other non-current assets and are disclosedwere based entirely in Note 19. Transactions with Related Parties.” In prior years, these amounts were presented as a separate component of non-current assets on our consolidated balance sheet. As discussed in “Note 21. Segment Information,” during the first quarter of 2009 we changed our reportable segments due to a reorganization of our U.S. operations to realign both our management structure and resources. Financial information for prior years has been recast to reflect the change in segments. None of the reclassifications andThese presentation changes discussed above impacteddid not impact our consolidated net income, earnings per share, total current assets, total assets or total stockholders’ equity.
 
We have evaluated events occurring after the balance sheet date included in this Annual Report onForm 10-K for possible disclosure as a subsequent event. Management monitored for subsequent events through the date that these financial statements were available to be issued. No subsequentSubsequent events that were identified by management that required disclosure.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)disclosure are described in“Note 26. Subsequent Events” of these financial statements.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
Within our consolidated financial statements, we include our accounts and the accounts of our majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries. We eliminate intercompany accounts and transactions. When we have an interest in an entity for which we do not have significant control or influence, we account for that interest using the cost method. When we have an interest in an entity and can exert significant influence but not control, we account for that interest using the equity method.


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As further discussedNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
We apply Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)No. 810-10,Consolidation of Variable InterestEntities (revised December 2003)— an Interpretation of ARB No. 51(“ASC810-10”) when determining whether or not to consolidate a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”).ASC 810-10 requires that an equity investor in Note 2. Acquisitions,” in September 2009, we acquired an additional 24%a VIE have significant equity at risk (generally a minimum of 10%) and hold a controlling interest, in OOO Geostream Services Group (“Geostream”), bringing our total investment in Geostream to 50%. Prior to the acquisitionevidenced by voting rights, and absorb a majority of the additional interest, we accounted for our ownership in Geostream usingentity’s expected losses, receive a majority of the entity’s expected returns, or both. If the equity method. In connection withinvestor is unable to evidence these characteristics, the acquisition ofentity that retains these ownership characteristics will be required to consolidate the additional interest, we obtained majority representation on Geostream’s board of directors and a controlling interest. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination achieved in stages. Since the acquisition date, we have consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of Geostream into our consolidated financial statements, with the portion of Geostream remaining outside of our control reflected as a noncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements.VIE.
 
Acquisitions
 
From time to time, we acquire businesses or assets that are consistent with our long-term growth strategy. Results of operations for acquisitions are included in our financial statements beginning on the date of acquisition. Acquisitions made after January 1, 2009acquisition and are accounted for using the acquisition method. The acquisition method differs from previous accounting guidance related to business combinations by expanding the scope of what constitutes a “business” and must therefore be accounted for as a business combination. For all business combinations (whether partial, full or in stages), the acquirer records 100% of all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, at their fair values; including contingent consideration is recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date, and for certain arrangements, changes in fair value must be recognized in earnings until settlement; and acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs must be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition. The acquisition method also establishes new disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.consideration. Final valuations of assets and liabilities are obtained and recorded as soon as practicable and within one year after the date of the acquisition. Acquisitions through December 31, 2008 are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Final valuations of assets and liabilities are obtained and recorded as soon as practicable and within one year from the date of the acquisition.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: (i) evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed and determinable and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
 
 • Evidence of an arrangement exists when a final understanding between us and our customer has occurred, and can be evidenced by a completed customer purchase order, field ticket, supplier contract, or master service agreement.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 • The price to the customer is fixed and determinable when the amount that is required to be paid is agreed upon. Evidence of the price being fixed and determinable is evidenced by contractual terms, our price book, a completed customer purchase order, or a completed customer field ticket.
 
 • Collectibility is reasonably assured when we screen our customers to determine credit terms and provide goods and services to customers according to determined credit terms that have been granted credit in accordance with our credit policy.
 
We present our revenues net of any sales taxes collected by us from our customers that are required to be remitted to local or state governmental taxing authorities.
 
We review our contracts for multiple element revenue arrangements. Deliverables will be separated into units of accounting and assigned fair value if they have standalone value to our customer, they have objective and reliable evidence of fair value, and delivery of undelivered items is substantially controlled by us. We believe that the negotiated prices for deliverables in our services contracts are representative of fair value since the acceptance or non-acceptance of each element in the contract does not affect the other elements.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
We consider short-term investments with an original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2009,2010, we have not entered into any compensating balance arrangements, but all of our obligations under our senior credit agreement with a syndicate of banks of which Bank of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the administrative agents (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) were secured by most of our assets, including assets held by our subsidiaries, which includes our


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
cash and cash equivalents. We restrict investment of cash to financial institutions with high credit standing and limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.
 
We maintain our cash in bank deposit and brokerage accounts which exceed federally insured limits. As of December 31, 2009,2010, accounts were guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per account and substantially all of our accounts held deposits in excess of the FDIC limits.
 
Cash and cash equivalents held by our Russian subsidiaryand Middle East subsidiaries are subject to a noncontrolling interest. Weinterest and cannot be repatriated; absent these amounts, we believe that the cash held by our wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings. From time to time and in the normal course of business in connection with our operations or ongoing legal matters, we are required to place certain amounts of our cash in deposit accounts with restrictions that limit our ability to withdraw those funds. As of December 31, 2009, the amount of our cash restricted under such arrangements was $0.8 million.
 
Certain of our cash accounts are zero-balance controlled disbursement accounts that do not have right of offset against our other cash balances. We present the outstanding checks written against these zero-balance accounts as a component of accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
We establish provisions for losses on accounts receivable if we determine that there is a possibility that we will not collect all or part of the outstanding balances. We regularly review accounts over 150 days past due from the invoice date for collectibility and establish or adjust our allowance as necessary using the specific identification method. If we exhaust all collection efforts and determine that the balance will never be collected, we write off the accounts receivable againstand the associated allowanceprovision for uncollectible accounts.
 
From time to time we are entitled to proceeds under our insurance policies for amounts that we have reserved in our self insurance liability. We present these insurance receivables gross on our balance sheet as a component of accounts receivable, separate from the corresponding liability.


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Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers
 
Our customers include major oil and natural gas production companies, independent oil and natural gas production companies, and foreign national oil and natural gas production companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and usually do not require material collateral. We maintain reserves for potential credit losses when necessary. Our results of operations and financial position should be considered in light of the fluctuations in demand experienced by oilfield service companies as changes in oil and gas producers’ expenditures and budgets occur. These fluctuations can impact our results of operations and financial position as supply and demand factors directly affect utilization and hours which are the primary determinants of our net cash provided by operating activities.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, no single customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenues. During the year ended December 31, 2009, revenues from one of the customers of our Well Servicing segment were approximately 11% percent of our consolidated revenues. No other single customer accounted for more than 10% or more of our consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009. During the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 noNo single customer accounted for more than 10% or more of our consolidated revenues.revenues during the year ended December 31, 2008. Receivables outstanding from one of the customers of our Well Servicing segment were approximately 25% of our total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2009. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2010 and 2008.


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Inventories
 
Inventories, which consist primarily of equipment parts for use in our well servicing operations, sand and chemicals for our pressure pumping operations and supplies held for consumption, are valued at the lower of average cost or market.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for our assets over the estimated depreciable lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 was $156.3$125.8 million, $153.2$135.3 million and $124.7$132.0 million, respectively. We depreciate our operational assets over their depreciable lives to their salvage value, which is a fair value higher than the assets’ value as scrap. Salvage value approximates 10% of an operational asset’s acquisition cost. When an operational asset is stacked or taken out of service, we review its physical condition, depreciable life and ultimate salvage value to determine if the asset is no longer operable and whether the remaining depreciable life and salvage value should be adjusted. When we scrap an asset, we accelerate the depreciation of the asset down to its salvage value. When we dispose of an asset, gain or loss is recognized.
 
As of December 31, 2009,2010, the estimated useful lives of our asset classes are as follows:
 
     
Description
 Years
 
Well service rigs and components  3-15 
Oilfield trucks pressure pumping equipment, and related equipment  7-127-10 
Motor vehiclesWell intervention units and equipment  3-510-12 
Fishing and rental tools  4-10 
Disposal wells  15-30 
Furniture and equipment  3-7 
Buildings and improvements  15-30 
 
We lease certain of our operating assets under capital lease obligations whose terms run from 55 to 60 months. These assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the term of the capital lease obligation, whichever is shorter.
 
A long-lived asset or asset group isshould be tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. For purposes of testing for impairment, we group our long-lived assets along our lines of business based on the services provided, which is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If the asset group’s estimated future cash flows are less than its net carrying value, weWe would record an impairment charge, reducing the net carrying value to an estimated fair value, if the asset group’s estimated future cash flows were less than its net carrying value. Events or changes in circumstance that


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cause us to evaluate our fixed assets for potentialrecoverability and possible impairment may include changes in market conditions, such as adverse movements in the prices of oil and natural gas, or changes of an asset group, such as its expected future life, intended use or physical condition, which could reduce the fair value of certain of our property and equipment. The development of future cash flows and the determination of fair value for an asset group involves significant judgment and estimates. As discussed inNote 6.7. Property and Equipment,,” during the third quarter of 2009 we identified a triggering event that required us to test our long-lived assets for potential impairment. As a result of those tests, we determined that the equipment for our pressure pumping operations was impaired. We did not identify any triggering events or record any asset impairments during 2010.


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Asset Retirement Obligations
 
We recognize a liability for the fair value of all legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and capitalize an equal amount as a cost of the asset. We depreciate the additional cost over the estimated useful life of the assets. Our obligations to perform our asset retirement activities are unconditional, despite the uncertainties that may exist surrounding an individual retirement activity. Accordingly, we recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value can be reasonably estimated. In determining the fair value, we examine the inputs that we believe a market participant would use if we were to transfer the liability. We probability-weight the potential costs a third-party would charge, adjust the cost for inflation for the estimated life of the asset, and discount this cost using our credit adjusted risk free rate. Significant judgment is involved in estimating future cash flows associated with such obligations, as well as the ultimate timing of those cash flows. If our estimates of the amount or timing of the cash flows change, such changes may have a material impact on our results of operations. SeeNote 9.10. Asset Retirement ObligationsObligations.”.”
 
Capitalized Interest
 
Interest is capitalized on the average amount of accumulated expenditures for major capital projects under construction using an effective interest rate based on related debt until the underlying assets are placed into service. The capitalized interest is added to the cost of the assets and amortized to depreciation expense over the useful life of the assets. Itassets, and is included in the depreciation and amortization line in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
Deferred Financing Costs
 
Deferred financing costs associated with long-term debt are carried at cost and are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the related debt instrument. When the related debt instrument is retired, any remaining unamortized costs are included in the determination of the gain or loss on the extinguishment of the debt. We record gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt as a part of continuing operations.
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill results from business combinations and represents the excess of the acquisition consideration over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill and other intangible assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
 
The test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangibles is a two step test. In the first step of the test, a fair value is calculated for each of our reporting units, and that fair value is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit, including the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, there is no impairment, and the second step of the test is not performed. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value for the reporting unit, then the second step of the test is required.


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The second step of the test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying value. The implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination, with the purchase price being equal to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is in excess of its carrying value, no impairment is recorded. If the carrying value is in excess of the implied fair value, an impairment equal to the excess is recorded.
 
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The ultimate conclusions of the valuation techniques remain our sole responsibility. We conduct our annual impairment test on December 31 of each year. For the annual test completed as of December 31, 2009, no impairment of our goodwill was indicated. As discussed in “Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” our tests for the potential impairment of our long-lived assets during the third quarter of 2009 constituted an event that required us to test our goodwill for potential impairment on an interim basis. As a result of that test, we determined that $0.5 million of goodwill in our Production Services segment was impaired and recorded a charge to reduce the goodwill to zero. We do not currently expect that additional tests would result in additional charges, but theThe determination of the fair value used in the test is heavily impacted by the market prices of our equity and debt securities, as well as the assumptions and estimates about our future activity levels, profitability and cash flows. We conduct our annual impairment test on December 31 of each year. For the annual test completed as of December 31, 2010, no impairment of our goodwill was indicated. See“Note 8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,”for further discussion.
In the fourth quarter of 2010, we changed the date of our annual goodwill impairment assessment for our Russian reporting unit from September 30 to December 31. This constitutes a change in the method of applying an accounting principle that we believe is preferable. The change was made to align the testing of our Russian reporting unit with the testing date of our other reporting units. This change is preferable as it also aligns the timing of our annual Russian goodwill impairment test with our planning and budgeting process, which will allow us to utilize updated forecasts in our discounted cash flow models which are used in the determination of the fair value of the reporting units. Also, the November and December months are the contract tendering periods in Russia providing current information on anticipated activity. This change in accounting principle has no effect on our current or prior period financial statements. We performed our annual goodwill impairment test for our Russian reporting unit on September 30, 2010 and no indicators of impairment were noted. We retested the Russian reporting unit on December 31, 2010 and no impairment of our goodwill was indicated.
 
Internal-Use Software
 
We capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software and amortize these costs over itsthe software’s estimated useful life, generally five years. Costs incurred related to selection or maintenance of internal-use software are expensed as incurred.
 
Litigation
 
When estimating our liabilities related to litigation, we take into account all available facts and circumstances in order to determine whether a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.
 
Various suits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against us. Due in part to the locations where we conduct business in the continental United States, we are often subject to jury verdicts or other outcomes that may be favorable to plaintiffs. We are also exposed to litigation in foreign locations where we operate. We continually assess our contingent liabilities, including potential litigation liabilities, as well as the adequacy of our accruals and our need for the disclosure of these items. We establish a provision for a contingent liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount is able to be estimated. SeeNote 14.16. Commitments and ContingenciesContingencies.”.”
 
Environmental
 
Our operations routinely involve the storage, handling, transport and disposal of bulk waste materials, some of which contain oil, contaminants, and regulated substances. These operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the environment. Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefits are expensed. We record liabilities on an undiscounted basis when our remediation efforts are probable and the costs to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated. While our litigation reserves reflect the application of our insurance coverage, our environmental reserves do not reflect management’s assessment of the insurance coverage that may apply to the matters at issue. SeeNote 14.16. Commitments and ContingenciesContingencies.”.”


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Self Insurance
 
We are largely self-insured foragainst physical damage caused byto our equipment and vehicles in the course of our operations.automobiles as well as workers’ compensation claims. The accruals that we maintain on our consolidated balance sheet relate to these deductibles and self-insured retentions, which we estimate through the use of historical claims data and trend analysis. To assist management with the liability amount for our self insurance reserves, we utilize the services of a third party actuary. The actual outcome of any claim could differ significantly from estimated amounts. We adjust loss estimates in the calculation of these accruals, based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims. SeeNote 14.16. Commitments and ContingenciesContingencies.”.”
 
Income Taxes
 
We account for deferred income taxes using the asset and liability method and provide income taxes for all significant temporary differences. Management determines our current tax liability as well as taxes incurred as a result of current operations, but which are deferred until future periods. Current taxes payable represent our liability related to our income tax returns for the current year, while net deferred tax expense or benefit represents the change in the balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets. Management estimates the changes in both deferred tax assets and liabilities using the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and for enacted rates that management estimates will be in effect when the differences reverse. Further, management makes certain assumptions about the timing of temporary tax differences for the differing treatments of certain items for tax and accounting purposes or whether such differences are permanent. The final determination of our tax liability involves the interpretation of local tax laws, tax treaties, and related authorities in each jurisdiction as well as the significant use of estimates and assumptions regarding the scope of future operations and results achieved and the timing and nature of income earned and expenditures incurred.
 
We establish valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets if we determine that it is more likely than not (e.g., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. To assess the likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, as well as the jurisdiction in which this taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted results, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry. Additionally, we record uncertain tax positions at their net recognizable amount, based on the amount that management deems is more likely than not to be sustained upon ultimate settlement with the tax authorities in the domestic and international tax jurisdictions in which we operate.
 
SeeNote 12.14. Income TaxesTaxes”for further discussion of accounting for income taxes, changes in our valuation allowance, components of our tax rate reconciliation and realization of loss carryforwards.
 
Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per common share is determined by dividing net earnings applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is based on the increased number of shares that would be outstanding assuming conversion of dilutive outstanding convertible securities using the treasury stock and “as if converted” methods. SeeNote 8.9. Earnings Per ShareShare.”.”
 
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and as a retention tool. For our options, restricted shares and SARs, we calculate the fair value of the awards on the grant date and amortize that fair value to compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the award, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. The fair value of our stock option and SAR awards are estimated using a Black-Scholes fair value model. The valuation of our stock options and SARs requires us to estimate the expected term of award, which we estimate using the simplified method, as we do not currently have sufficient historical exercise information because of past legal restrictions on the exercise of our stock options. Additionally, the valuation of our stock option and SAR awards is also dependent on our historical stock price volatility, which we calculate using a lookback period equivalent to the expected term of the award, a risk-free interest rate, and an estimate of future forfeitures. The grant-date fair value of our restricted stock awards is determined using our stock price on the grant date. Our phantom shares and performance units are treated as “liability” awards and carried at fair value on each balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recorded as a component of compensation expense and an offsetting liability on our consolidated balance sheet. We record share-based compensation as a component of general and administrative expense. SeeNote 18.20. Share-Based CompensationCompensation.”.”
 
Foreign Currency Gains and Losses
 
For our international locations in Argentina, Mexico, the Russian Federation and Canada, where the local currency is the functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date, while income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. The resulting gains or losses arising from the translation of accounts from the functional currency to the U.S. Dollar are included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in other comprehensive income until a partial or complete sale or liquidation of our net investment in the foreign entity.
 
From time to time our foreign subsidiaries may enter into transactions that are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency of that subsidiary based on the applicable exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. At the end of each month, these transactions are remeasured to an equivalent amount of the functional currency based on the applicable exchange rates in effect at that time. Any adjustment required to remeasure a transaction to the equivalent amount of the functional currency at the end of the month is recorded in the income or loss of the foreign subsidiary as a component of other income and expense. SeeNote 15.17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossLoss.”.”
 
Comprehensive Income
 
We display comprehensive income and its components in our financial statements, and we classify items of comprehensive income by their nature in our financial statements and display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately in our stockholders’ equity.
 
Leases
 
We lease real property and equipment through various leasing arrangements. When we enter into a leasing arrangement, we analyze the terms of the arrangement to determine whether the lease should be accounted for as an operating lease or a capital lease.
 
We periodically incur costs to improve the assets that we lease under these arrangements. WeIf the value of the leasehold improvements exceeds our threshold for capitalization, we record the improvement as a component of our property and equipment and amortize the improvement over the useful life of the improvement or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
 
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conveyed to us early in the lease, or are included to reflect the anticipated effects of inflation. We recognize scheduled and specified rent increases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement. In addition, certain of our operating lease agreements contain incentives to induce us to enter into the lease agreement, such as up-front cash payments to us, payment by the lessor of our costs, such as moving expenses, or the assumption by the lessor of our pre-existing lease agreements with third parties. Any payments made to us or on our behalf represent incentives that we consider to be a reduction of our rent expense, and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement.
 
New Accounting Standards Adopted in this Report
 
SFAS 141(R).ASU2009-16.  In December 2007,2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007),Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2009-16,Business CombinationsTransfers and Servicing (Topic 860) — Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets(“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, as well as the goodwill acquired. Significant changes from previous practice resulting from SFAS 141(R) include the expansion of the definitions of a “business” and a “business combination.” For all business combinations (whether partial, full or step acquisitions), the acquirer will record 100% of all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, generally at their fair values; contingent consideration will be recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date and, for certain arrangements, changes in fair value will be recognized in earnings until settlement; and acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs will be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition. SFAS 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company adoptedASU2009-16 revises the provisions of SFAS 141(R) on January 1, 2009, but did not consummate any business combinations duringformer FASB Statement No. 140,Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities,and requires more disclosure regarding transfers of financial assets. ASU2009-16 also eliminates the three months ended March 31, 2009. SFAS 141(R) may have an impact on our consolidated financial statements in the future. The nature and magnitude of the specific impact will depend upon the nature, terms, and size of any acquisitions consummated after the effective date.
SFAS 160.  In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An amendment of ARB No. 51(“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidationconcept of a subsidiary. It clarifies that“qualifying special purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and increases disclosure requirements about transfers of financial assets and a noncontrolling interestreporting entity’s continuing involvement in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is a third-party ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity in the consolidatedtransferred financial statements. Among other requirements, SFAS 160 requires the consolidated statement of income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 also requires disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of income of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest.assets. We adopted the provisions of SFAS 160ASU2009-16 on January 1, 2010 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2009-17.  In December 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-17,Consolidations (Topic 810) — Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.ASU2009-17 replaces the quantitative-based risk and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (i) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (ii) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. ASU2009-17 also requires additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in variable interest entities. The provisions of ASU2009-17 are to be applied beginning in the first fiscal period beginning after November 15, 2009. We adopted ASU2009-17 on January 1, 2010 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-02.  In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-02,Consolidation (Topic 810) — Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary — A Scope Clarification.ASU2010-02 clarifies that the scope of previous guidance in the accounting and disclosure requirements related to decreases in ownership of a subsidiary apply to (i) a subsidiary or a group of assets that is a business or nonprofit entity; (ii) a subsidiary that is a business or nonprofit entity that is transferred to an equity method investee or joint venture; and (iii) an exchange of a group of assets that constitutes a business or nonprofit activity for a noncontrolling interest in an entity. ASU2010-02 also expands the disclosure requirements about deconsolidation of a subsidiary or derecognition of a group of assets to include (i) the valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of any retained investment; (ii) the nature of any continuing involvement with the subsidiary or entity acquiring a group of assets; and (iii) whether the transaction that resulted in the deconsolidation or derecognition was with a related party or whether the former subsidiary or entity acquiring the assets will become a related party after the transaction. The provisions of ASU2010-02 are effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 13, 2009. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-02 on January 1, 2010 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
SFAS 165.ASU2010-06.  In May 2009,January 2010, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,ASU2010-06,Subsequent Events(“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting forFair Value Measurements and disclosing of events that occur afterDisclosures (Topic 820) — Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements.ASU2010-06 clarifies the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 does not significantly change the types of subsequent events that an entity reports, but it requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual reporting requirements ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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requirements for certain disclosures around fair value measurements and also requires registrants to provide certain additional disclosures about those measurements. The new disclosure requirements include (i) the significant amounts of transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, along with the reason for those transfers, and (ii) and separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs. ASU2009-01.  In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2009-01,The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162(“ASU2009-01”). ASU2009-01 established the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification supersedes all prior non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. Following ASU2009-01, the FASB will not issue new accounting standards in the form of FASB Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force abstracts. ASU2009-01 also modifies the existing hierarchy of GAAP to include only two levels — authoritative and non-authoritative. ASU2009-012010-06 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual reporting periods endingbeginning after SeptemberDecember 15, 2009,2009. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-06 on January 1, 2010 and early adoption was not permitted. Thethe adoption of this standard did not have ana material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2009-05.2010-09.  In August 2009,February 2010, the FASB issued ASU2009-05,2010-09,Fair Value MeasurementsSubsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Measuring Liabilities at Fair ValueDisclosure Requirements.(“ASUThis update provides amendments to Subtopic2009-05”).855-10 ASUas follows: (i) an entity that either (a) is an SEC filer or (b) is a conduit bond obligor for conduit debt securities that are traded in a public market (a domestic or foreign stock exchange or an2009-05over-the-counter-market, addresses concerns in situations where there may be a lackincluding local or regional markets) is required to evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued; (ii) the glossary of observable market informationTopic 855 is amended to measureinclude the fair valuedefinition of a liability, and provides clarification in circumstances where a quoted market price inSEC filer. An SEC filer is an active market forentity that is required to file or furnish its financial statements with either the SEC or, with respect to an identical liability is not available. In these cases, reporting entities should measure fair value using a valuation technique that uses the quoted priceentity subject to Section 12(i) of the identical liability whenSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the appropriate agency under that liabilitySection; (iii) an entity that is traded as an asset, quoted prices for similar liabilities, or another valuation technique, such as an income or market approach. ASU2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entitySEC filer is not required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated; (iv) the glossary of Topic 855 is amended to remove the definition of public entity. The definition of a public entity in Topic 855 was used to determine the date through which subsequent events should be evaluated; and (v) the scope of the reissuance disclosure requirements is refined to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relatingrevised financial statements only. The term revised financial statements is added to the existenceglossary of Topic 855. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised either as a restriction that preventsresult of correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We adopted the transferprovisions of the liability. ASU2009-052010-09 is effective for the first reporting period subsequent to August 2009on March 1, 2010 and the adoption of this updatestandard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
SFAS 166.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140(“SFAS 166”). SFAS 166 amends the application and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 140,Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities — a Replacement of FASB Statement 125(“SFAS 140”), removes the concept of a “qualifying special purpose entity” from SFAS 140 and removes the exception from applying FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46(R),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities — an Interpretation of ARB No. 51(“FIN 46(R)”) to qualifying special purpose entities. SFAS 166 is effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
SFAS 167.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167,Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)(“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the scope of FIN 46(R) to include entities previously considered qualifying special-purpose entities by FIN 46(R), as the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity was eliminated in SFAS 166. This standard shifts the guidance for determining which enterprise in a variable interest entity consolidates that entity from a quantitative consideration of who is the primary beneficiary to a qualitative focus of which entity has the power to direct activities and the obligation to absorb losses. This standard is to be effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
ASU2009-13.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-13,Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-13”). ASU2009-13 addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements where products or services are accounted for separately rather than as a combined unit, and addresses how to separate


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deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. Existing GAAP requires an entity to use vendor-specific objective evidenceVendor-Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) or third-party evidence of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable selling arrangement. As a result of ASU2009-13, multiple-deliverable arrangements will be separated in more circumstances than under current guidance. ASU2009-13 establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The selling price will be based on VSOE if it is available, on third-party evidence if VSOE is not available, or on an estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor third-party evidence is available. ASU2009-13 also requires that an entity determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the selling price of the deliverable on a stand-alone basis, and increases the disclosure requirements related to an entity’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. ASU2009-13 must be prospectively applied to all revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may elect, but are not required, to adopt the amendments retrospectively for all periods presented. We expect to adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2009-13 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2009-14.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-14,Software (Topic 985) — Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements — a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task


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Force(“ASU2009-14”). ASU2009-14 was issued to address concerns relating to the accounting for revenue arrangements that contain tangible products and software that is “more than incidental” to the product as a whole. Existing guidance in such circumstances requires entities to use VSOE of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement. Reporting entities raised concerns that the current accounting model does not appropriately reflect the economics of the underlying transactions and that more software-enabled products now fall or will fall within the scope of the current guidance than originally intended. ASU2009-14 changes the current accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements to exclude those where the software components are essential to the tangible products’ core functionality. In addition, ASU2009-14 also requires that hardware components of a tangible product containing software components always be excluded from the software revenue recognition guidance, and provides guidance on how to determine which software, if any, relating to tangible products is considered essential to the tangible products’ functionality and should be excluded from the scope of software revenue recognition guidance. ASU2009-14 also provides guidance on how to allocate arrangement consideration to deliverables in an arrangement that contains tangible products and software that is not essential to the product’s functionality. ASU2009-14 was issued concurrently with ASU2009-13 and also requires entities to provide the disclosures required by ASU2009-13 that are included within the scope of ASU2009-14. ASU2009-14 will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may also elect, but are not required, to adopt ASU2009-14 retrospectively to prior periods, and must adopt ASU2009-14 in the same period and using the same transition methods that it uses to adopt ASU2009-13. We expect to adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2009-14 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2009-17.2010-13.  In December 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-17,Consolidations (Topic 810) — Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.  ASU2009-17 replaces the quantitative-based risk and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. ASU2009-17 also requires additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in variable interest entities.


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The provisions of ASU2009-17 are to be applied beginning in the first fiscal period beginning after November 15, 2009. We will adopt ASU2009-17 on January 1, 2010 and do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-02.  In JanuaryApril 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-02,No. 2010-13,ConsolidationCompensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 810) — Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership718): Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Subsidiary — A Scope Clarification.  ASU2010-02 clarifies that the scope of previous guidanceShare-Based Payment Award in the accounting and disclosure requirements related to decreasesCurrency of the Market in ownershipWhich the Underlying Equity Security Trades. This ASU codifies the consensus reached in EITF IssueNo. 09-J, “Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a subsidiary applyShare-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades.” The amendments to (i)the Codification clarify that an employee share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a subsidiary ormarket in which a groupsubstantial portion of assetsthe entity’s equity shares trades should not be considered to contain a condition that is not a businessmarket, performance, or nonprofit entity; (ii)service condition. Therefore, an entity would not classify such an award as a subsidiary that is a business or nonprofit entity that is transferred to an equity method investee or joint venture; and (iii) an exchange of a group of assets that constitutes a business or nonprofit activity for a noncontrolling interest in an entity.liability if it otherwise qualifies as equity. ASU2010-02 also expands the disclosure requirements about deconsolidation of a subsidiary or derecognition of a group of assets to include (i) the valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of any retained investment; (ii) the nature of any continuing involvement with the subsidiary or entity acquiring a group of assets; and (iii) whether the transaction that resulted in the deconsolidation or derecognition was with a related party or whether the former subsidiary or entity acquiring the assets will become a related party after the transaction. The provisions of ASU2010-022010-13 will be effective for us for the first reporting periodfiscal years beginning on or after December 13, 2009.15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The cumulative-effect adjustment should be calculated for all awards outstanding as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments are initially applied, as if the amendments had been applied consistently since the inception of the award. The cumulative-effect adjustment should be presented separately. We will adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2010-022010-13 on January 1, 20102011 and do not anticipatebelieve that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ASU2010-06.2010-28.  In JanuaryDecember 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-06,No. 2010-28,Fair Value MeasurementsIntangibles — Goodwill and DisclosuresOther (Topic 820) — Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements.350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts. This ASU reflects the decision reached in EITF Issue2010-06No. 10-A. clarifiesThe amendments in this ASU modify Step 1 of the requirementsgoodwill impairment test for certain disclosures aroundreporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance and examples, which require that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value measurementsof a reporting unit


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below its carrying amount. For public entities, the significant amounts of transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, along with the reason for those transfers, and (ii) and separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs.amendments in this ASU2010-06 is are effective for fiscal years, and interim and annual reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2009.2010. Early adoption is not permitted. We will adoptadopted the provisions of ASU2010-062010-28 on January 1, 20102011 and do not anticipatebelieve that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-29.  In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-29,Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU reflects the decision reached in EITF IssueNo. 10-G. The amendments in this ASU affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805, Business Combinations, that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The amendments in this ASU specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments also expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. ASU2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted the provisions of ASU2010-29 on January 1, 2011 and the adoption of this standard may result in additional disclosures, but it will not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
NOTE 2.  ACQUISITIONS
 
2010 Acquisitions
OFS Energy Services, LLC (“OFS”).  In October 2010, we acquired certain subsidiaries, together with associated assets, owned by OFS, a privately-held oilfield services company of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The results of operations for the acquired businesses have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
The total consideration for the acquisition was 15.8 million shares of our common stock and a cash payment of $75.8 million, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments at closing. We registered the shares of common stock issued in the transaction under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, subject to certain conditions. OFS’ subsidiaries are oilfield services companies which provide well workover and stimulation services as well as nitrogen pumping, coiled tubing, fluid handling and wellsite construction and preparation services. This transaction complemented our existing rig and fluids management businesses, as well as significantly increased the number of coiled tubing units in our fleet. The OFS subsidiaries were incorporated into both our Well Servicing segment and Production Services segment. The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred totaled $229.7 million which consisted of the following (in thousands):
     
Cash $75,775 
Key common stock  153,963 
     
Total $229,738 
     
The fair value of the 15.8 million common shares issued was $9.74 per share based on the closing market price on the acquisition date (October 1, 2010).


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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. We are in the process of finalizing third-party valuations of the tangible and certain intangible assets; thus, the provisional measurements of tangible assets, intangible assets, goodwill and deferred income tax assets are preliminary and subject to change. Valuations are not complete as we continue to assess the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
     
  (In thousands) 
 
At October 1, 2010:
    
Cash and cash equivalents $539 
Acounts receivable  23,384 
Other current assets  1,372 
Property and equipment  108,152 
Intangible assets  20,988 
Deferred tax asset  1,851 
     
Total identifiable assets acquired  156,286 
     
Current liabilities  18,498 
Other liabilities  1,134 
     
Total liabilities assumed  19,632 
     
Net identifiable assets acquired  136,654 
     
Goodwill  93,084 
     
Net assets acquired $229,738 
     
Of the $21.0 million of acquired intangible assets, $20.0 million was preliminarily assigned to customer relationships that will be amortized as the value of the relationships are realized using rates of 31%, 18.7%, 14.1%, 10.6%, 7.9%, 5.9%, 4.5%, and 3.3% through 2018. The remaining $1.0 million of acquired intangible assets was assigned to non-compete agreements that will be amortized straight-line over 18 months. As noted above, the fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets is preliminary pending receipt of the final valuation for these assets.
The fair value of accounts receivable acquired on October 1, 2010 was $23.4 million, with the gross contractual amount being $25.4 million. The Company expects $2.0 million to be uncollectible.
For the goodwill acquired, $91.3 million was assigned to coiled tubing services, and $1.8 million was assigned to fluid management services. We believe the goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to the acquired workforce and expansion of a growing service line. All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The fair value of the acquired goodwill is preliminary pending receipt of the final valuation.
We recognized $2.0 million of acquisition related costs that were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2010. These costs are included in the statements of operations in the line item “General and administrative expenses” for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company also recognized $0.1 million in costs associated with issuing and registering the shares.
Included in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010, related to this acquisition are revenues of approximately $46.4 million and operating income of $14.6 million from the acquisition date to the period ended December 31, 2010.


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The following represents the pro forma consolidated income statement as if the OFS acquisition had been included in the consolidated results of the Company as of January 1 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
         
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
 
REVENUES
 $1,277,260  $1,072,929 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
        
Direct operating expenses  923,644   768,945 
Depreciation and amortization expense  147,584   159,770 
General and administrative expenses  205,708   181,884 
Asset retirements and impairments     108,543 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  42,579   43,084 
Other, net  (2,862)  (602)
         
Total costs and expenses, net
  1,316,653   1,261,624 
         
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (39,393)  (188,695)
         
Income tax benefit  14,266   69,617 
         
Loss from continuing operations  (25,127)  (119,078)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (expense) benefit of ($73,790) and $25,151  105,745   (45,428)
         
Net income (loss)
  80,618   (164,506)
         
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (3,146)  (555)
         
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $83,764  $(163,951)
         
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Key:        
Basic $0.59  $(1.20)
Diluted $0.59  $(1.20)
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic  141,234   136,879 
Diluted  141,234   136,879 
These unaudited pro forma results, based on assumptions deemed appropriate by management, have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the company’s results if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. These amounts have been calculated after applying the Company’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of OFS as if these changes had been applied on January 1, together with the consequential tax effects.
Enhanced Oilfield Technologies, LLC (“EOT”).  In December 2010, we acquired 100% of the equity interests in EOT, a privately-held oilfield technology company. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The acquired business was still in the developmental stage at the time of acquisition; accordingly, there are no results of operations for EOT included in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.


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The total consideration for the acquisition was a cash payment of $11.7 million at closing. EOT is an oilfield technology company which develops expandable liner hanger systems. This technology will complement our existing service offerings. The EOT assets were incorporated into our Production Services segment.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired at the acquisition date. We are in the process of performing third-party valuations of the intangible assets acquired; thus, the provisional measurements of intangible assets and goodwill are preliminary and subject to change.
     
  (In thousands) 
 
At December 15, 2010:
    
Intangible assets $7,000 
     
Total identifiable assets acquired  7,000 
     
Total liabilities assumed   
     
Net identifiable assets acquired  7,000 
     
Goodwill  4,700 
     
Net assets acquired $11,700 
     
The $7.0 million of acquired intangible assets has been preliminarily assigned to patents that we expect to be amortized straight-line over 20 years. As noted above, the fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible asset is preliminary pending receipt of the final valuation for these assets. The valuation of these assets has not been completed as of December 31, 2010 due to the timing of the closing of the transaction.
The goodwill acquired of $4.7 million was assigned to our fishing and rental business. We believe the goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to the entrance in a new technology and service offering. All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
We recognized less than $0.1 million of acquisition related costs that were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2010. These costs are included in the statement of operations in the line item “general and administrative expenses.”
Other Acquisitions.  We have made other asset acquisitions during 2010 as part of our business strategy. In June 2010, we acquired five large diameter capable coiled tubing units and associated equipment for approximately $12.7 million in cash from Express Energy Services, privately-held oilfield service companies. Also, in November 2010, we acquired 13 rigs and associated equipment from Five J.A.B., privately-held oilfield companies, for cash consideration of approximately $14.6 million.
2009 Acquisitions
 
Geostream Services Group.Group (“Geostream”).  On September 1, 2009, we acquired an additional 24% interest in Geostream for $16.4 million. This was our second investment in Geostream pursuant to an agreement dated August 26, 2008, as amended. This second investment bringsbrought our total investment in Geostream to 50%. Prior to the acquisition of the additional interest, we accounted for our ownership in Geostream as an equity-method investment. Upon acquiring the 50% interest, we also obtained majority representation on Geostream’s board of directors and a controlling interest. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination achieved in stages. The results of Geostream have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date, with the portion outside of our control reflected asforming a noncontrolling interest.
Geostream is an oilfield services company in the Russian Federation providing drilling and workover services andsub-surface engineering and modeling. As a result of this acquisition, we expect to expand our international presence in Russia where oil wells are shallow and suited for services that we perform.
 
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loss of $0.2 million as a result of remeasuring our prior equity interest in Geostream held before the business combination, which is included in the line item “other, net” in the 2009 consolidated statements of operations.
 
The following table summarizes the estimated fair valuesAll of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at September 1, 2009. We arepurchase price allocations for 2009 acquisitions were finalized in the process of obtaining a third-party valuation of intangible and certain tangible assets; thus, the preliminary measurements of intangible assets, goodwill and certain tangible assets are subject to change.
     
  (In thousands) 
 
At September 1, 2009:
    
Cash and cash equivalents $28,362 
Other current assets  8,545 
Property and equipment  2,959 
Intangible assets  11,470 
Other assets  194 
     
Total identifiable assets acquired  51,530 
     
Current liabilities  5,456 
Other liabilities  8 
     
Total liabilities assumed  5,464 
     
Noncontrolling interest  34,994 
     
Net identifiable assets acquired  11,072 
     
Goodwill  23,918 
     
Net assets acquired $34,990 
     
Of the $11.5 million of acquired intangible assets, $8.4 million was preliminarily assigned to trade name intangibles that are not subject to amortization. Of the remaining $3.1 million of acquired intangible assets, $1.2 million relates to three customer contracts that will be amortized over one year, and $1.9 million relates to customer relationships that will be amortized as the value of the relationships are realized using rates of 35%, 21%, 12%, 7%, 4%, 3%, 2%, and 1% for 2010 through 2017, respectively, with a portion already amortized in 2009. As noted above, the fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets is preliminary pending receipt of the final valuation for these assets. The fair value and carrying value of the acquired accounts receivable on September 1, 2009 were $6.3 million.
The $23.9 million of goodwill was assigned to our Well Servicing segment. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to international diversification and the assembled workforce of Geostream. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. As of December 31, 2009, there were no changes in the recognized amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Geostream.
We recognized $0.1 million of acquisition related costs that were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2009. These costs are included in the statements of operations in the line item “general and administrative expenses” for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Included in our consolidated statements of operations for year ended December 31, 2009 are revenues of $9.2 million and net losses of $0.4 million attributable to Geostream from the acquisition date to the period ended December 31, 2009.
On September 1, 2009, the fair value of the 50% noncontrolling interest in Geostream was estimated to be $35.0 million. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated using a combination of the income approach and a market approach. As Geostream is a private company, the fair value measurement is


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based onwithout significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The fair value estimates are based on (i) a discount rate range of 16% to 19%, (ii) a terminal value based on a long-term constant growth rate between two and three percent, (iii) financial data of historical and forecasted operating results of Geostream and (iv) adjustments because of the lack of control or lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Geostream.
In conjunction with our second investment, Geostream agreed to purchase from us a customized suite of equipment, including two workover rigs, two drilling rigs, associated complementary support equipment, cementing equipment, and fishing tools for approximately $23.0 million, a portion of which will be financed by us. Concurrently with the second investment, Geostream paid us approximately $16.0 million in cash, representing a down payment on the equipment. We began to deliver this equipment in the fourth quarter of 2009. We recognized no gain or loss associated with the sale of the equipment to Geostream.changes.
 
2008 Acquisitions
 
Leader Energy Services Ltd. (“Leader”).  On July 22, 2008, we purchased all of the United States-based assets of Leader, a Canadian company, for total consideration of $35.4 million, including direct transaction costs. The Leader assets were incorporated into our Production Services segment.
Hydra-Walk, Inc. (“Hydra-Walk”).  On May 30, 2008, we acquired Hydra-Walk, a privately owned company providing automated pipe handling services. The purchase price totaled $10.7 million, including direct transaction costs. The purchase price also provided for a performance earn-out of which we paid $1.1 million total. Hydra-Walk was incorporated into our Production Services segment.
Western Drilling, LLC. (“Western”).  On April 3, 2008, we acquired Western, Drilling, LLC (“Western”), a privately-owned company based in California that provides workover and drilling services. The purchase price totaled $52.0 million, including direct transaction costs. Western was incorporated into our Well Servicing segment.
 
Hydra-Walk, Inc.  On May 30, 2008, we acquired Hydra-Walk, Inc. (“Hydra-Walk”), a privately owned company providing automated pipe handling services. The purchase price totaled $10.7 million, including direct transaction costs. The purchase price also provides for a performance earn-out potential of up to $2.0 million over two years from the acquisition date, if certain financial and operational performance measures are met, of which $1.1 million was paid through 2009.
Leader Energy Services Ltd.  On July 22, 2008, we purchased all of the United States-based assets of Leader Energy Services, Ltd. (“Leader”), a Canadian company, for total consideration of $35.4 million, including direct transaction cots. The Leader assets were incorporated into our Production Services segment.
All of the purchase price allocations for 2008 acquisitions were finalized in 2009.
 
2007 Acquisitions
NOTE 3.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
AMI.On September 5, 2007,October 1, 2010, we acquired Advanced Measurements, Inc. (“AMI”), which operatescompleted the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses to Patterson-UTI. Management determined to sell these businesses because they were not aligned with our core business strategy of well intervention and international expansion. For the periods presented in Canada and is a technology company focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow. The purchase price totaled $7.9 million, including direct transaction costs. AMI was incorporated intothis report, we show the results of operations related to these businesses as discontinued operations for all periods. Prior to the sale, the businesses sold to Patterson-UTI were reported as part of our Production Services segment.
Moncla.  On October 25, 2007, we acquired Moncla Well Service, Inc.segment and related entities (“Moncla”), which operated well service rigs, barges and ancillary equipmentwere based entirely in the southeastern United StatesU.S. The sale of these businesses represented the sale of a significant portion of a reporting unit which requires the reassessment of goodwill. However, due to previous impairment charges, there was no goodwill related to this segment remaining in 2010. Because theagreed-upon purchase price for total consideration of $147.0 million, including direct transaction costs. The Moncla purchase agreement entitles the former owners of Moncla to receive earnout payments, on each anniversarybusinesses exceeded the carrying value of the closingassets being sold, we did not record a write-down on these assets on the date that they became classified as held for sale. The carrying value of the acquisition until 2012,assets sold was $76.5 million as of up to $5.0September 30, 2010 and $74.3 million per yearas of December 31, 2009. We discontinued depreciation and $25.0 million in total. The earnout payments are based on achievementamortization of certain revenue targetsour pressure pumping and profit percentage targets on each anniversary date or a cumulative target on the 2012 anniversary date. Moncla was incorporated into our Well Servicing segment.
Kings Oil Tools.  On December 7, 2007, we purchased the well service assetswireline property and related equipment of Kings Oil Tools, Inc. (“Kings”), a California-based well service company totaling $45.2 million, including direct transaction costs. The assets of Kingsat June 30, 2010 when they were incorporated into our Well Servicing segment.
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The following table presents the results of discontinued operations for the businesses sold in connection with this transaction:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
REVENUES
 $197,704  $122,966  $347,642 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
            
Direct operating expenses  154,369   103,515   244,477 
Depreciation and amortization expense  6,758   20,329   21,167 
General and administrative expenses  11,734   6,556   11,362 
Asset retirements and impairments     62,767   49,036 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (262)  (336)  (1,375)
Other, net  (75)  714   288 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations  (154,355)      
             
Total costs and expenses, net
  18,169   193,545   324,955 
             
Income (loss) before taxes and noncontrolling interest  179,535   (70,579)  22,687 
Income tax (expense) benefit  (73,790)  25,151   (8,343)
             
Net income (loss)
  105,745   (45,428)  14,344 
             
NOTE 3.4.  OTHER CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
The table below presents comparative detailed information about our current accrued liabilities at December 31, 20092010 and 2008:2009:
 
         
  December 31,
  December 31,
 
  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits $33,953  $67,408 
Accrued operating expenditures  24,194   50,833 
Income, sales, use and other taxes  30,447   41,003 
Self-insurance reserves  24,366   25,724 
Insurance premium financing  7,282    
Unsettled legal claims  2,665   4,550 
Phantom share liability  1,518   902 
Other  6,092   6,696 
         
Total $130,517  $197,116 
         
The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other non-current accrued liabilities at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
         
  December 31,
  December 31,
 
  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Non-Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Asset retirement obligations $10,045  $9,348 
Environmental liabilities  3,353   3,004 
Accrued rent  2,399   2,497 
Accrued income taxes  2,813   1,359 
Phantom share liability  508   478 
Other  599   809 
         
Total $19,717  $17,495 
         
         
  December 31,
  December 31,
 
  2010  2009 
  (In thousands) 
 
Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits $35,453  $33,953 
Accrued operating expenditures  39,399   24,194 
Income, sales, use and other taxes  93,820   30,447 
Self-insurance reserves  30,195   24,366 
Insurance premium financing  7,443   7,282 
Unsettled legal claims  3,768   2,665 
Phantom share liability  1,146   1,518 
Other  6,025   6,092 
         
Total $217,249  $130,517 
         


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The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other non-current accrued liabilities at December 31, 2010 and 2009:
         
  December 31,
  December 31,
 
  2010  2009 
  (In thousands) 
 
Non-Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Asset retirement obligations $11,003  $10,045 
Environmental liabilities  4,011   3,353 
Accrued rent  1,998   2,399 
Accrued sales, use and other taxes  8,397   2,813 
Phantom share liability  1,106   508 
Other  1,443   599 
         
Total $27,958  $19,717 
         
NOTE 4.5.  OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
 
The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other income and expense shown on the consolidated statements offrom continuing operations as “other, net” for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007:2008:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $472  $  $9,557  $  $472  $ 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  401   (641)  1,752   549   (309)  (929)
Interest income  (499)  (1,236)  (6,630)  (112)  (499)  (1,236)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net  (1,482)  3,547   (458)  (1,541)  (1,482)  3,547 
Equity-method loss (income)  1,052   (166)  (391)
Other expense, net  (64)  1,336   402 
Other (income) expense, net  (1,593)  984   1,170 
              
Total $(120) $2,840  $4,232  $(2,697) $(834) $2,552 
              
 
NOTE 5.6.  ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
 
The table below presents a rollforward of our allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007:2008:
 
                                                
   Additions        Additions     
 Balance at
   Charged to
     Balance at
  Balance at
   Charged to
     Balance at
 
 Beginning
 Charged to
 Other
     End of
  Beginning
 Charged to
 Other
     End of
 
 of Period Expense Accounts Acquisitions Deductions(1) Period  of Period Expense Accounts Acquisitions Deductions Period 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
As of December 31, 2010 $5,441  $3,849  $896  $  $(2,395) $7,791 
As of December 31, 2009 $11,468  $3,295  $  $  $(9,322) $5,441   11,468   3,295         (9,322)  5,441 
As of December 31, 2008  13,501   37   (38)  15   (2,047)  11,468   13,501   37   (38)  15   (2,047)  11,468 
As of December 31, 2007  12,998   3,675      1,251   (4,423)  13,501 
(1)Deductions represent write offs to the allowance. Deductions in 2009 include approximately $5.2 million for a single customer that had been specifically identified and reserved for prior to 2007.


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NOTE 6.7.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property and equipment consists of the following:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Major classes of property and equipment:
                
Well servicing equipment $1,368,925  $1,431,624  $1,418,996  $1,344,343 
Disposal wells  52,797   60,508   68,834   52,797 
Motor vehicles  101,142   125,031   90,437   51,825 
Furniture and equipment  82,346   81,129   103,923   81,695 
Buildings and land  55,411   71,014   60,157   49,550 
Work in progress  67,553   89,001   90,096   67,508 
          
Gross property and equipment  1,728,174   1,858,307   1,832,443   1,647,718 
Accumulated depreciation  (863,566)  (806,624)  (895,699)  (853,449)
          
Net property and equipment $864,608  $1,051,683  $936,744  $794,269 
          
 
We capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software. These costs are capitalized to work in progress until such time the application is put in service. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 we capitalized costs in the amount of $14.7 million, $13.1 million, $4.5 million, and $1.9$4.5 million, respectively. Capitalized internal-use software during 20092010 consisted primarily of our expenditures for new ERP and Human Resources information systems.
 
Interest is capitalized on the average amount of accumulated expenditures for major capital projects under construction using an effective interest rate based on related debt until the underlying assets are placed into service. Capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 was $4.3$3.5 million, $6.5$4.0 million, and $5.3$5.1 million, respectively.
 
We are obligated under various capital leases for certain vehicles and equipment that expire at various dates during the next five years. The carrying value of assets acquired under capital leases consists of the following:
 
                
 December 31,  2010 2009 
 2009 2008  (In thousands) 
 (In thousands) 
Carrying values of assets leased under capital lease obligations:
        
Values of assets leased under capital lease obligations:
        
Well servicing equipment $116  $20,442  $281  $342 
Motor vehicles  10,207   9,271   18,620   22,178 
Furniture and fixtures  36      3,153   3,153 
          
Total $10,359  $29,713 
Gross values  22,054   25,673 
          
Accumulated depreciation  (15,738)  (15,314)
     
Carrying value of leased assets $6,316  $10,359 
     
 
Depreciation of assets held under capital leases was $3.2 million, $3.5 million, $4.3 million, and $5.9$4.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively, and is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.


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Retirement and Impairment Charge
 
During the third quarter of 2009, we removed from service and retired a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated support equipment, resulting in the recording of a pre-tax asset retirement charge of $65.9 million. Included in the retirement were approximately 250 of our older, less efficient rigs. We retired these rigs in order to better align supply with demand for well servicing as market activity remained low. The asset


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retirement charge is included in the line item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. For the rigs we retired, certain of theseThese assets were stacked and will be harvested for spare parts, and certain of these assets are to be cut up and sold for scrap. The carrying value for stacked rigs and associated support equipment was reduced to salvage value of 10%, based on expected fair value for these assets. The carrying value for scrapped rigs and components was reduced to quoted market prices for scrap metal. These assets are reported under our Well Servicing segment.
We determined that the retirement of the rigs described above was an event requiring assessment for impairment of the asset groups within the reporting units of our Well Servicing segment. Based on our analysis, the expected undiscounted cash flows for these asset groups exceeded carrying value, and no indication of impairment existed.
 
Also, during the third quarter of 2009, due to market overcapacity, continued and prolonged depression of natural gas prices, decreased activity levels from our major customer base related to stimulation work and consecutive quarterly operating losses in our Production Services segment, we determined that events and changes in circumstances occurred indicating that the carrying value of the asset groups under this segment may not be recoverable. We performed an assessment of the fair value of these asset groups using an expected present value technique. We used discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on utilization of the equipment, revenues, direct expenses, general and administrative expenses, applicable income taxes, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections were based on financial forecasts and were discounted using a discount rate of 14%. Based on this assessment,assets in our pressure pumping assets were impaired.Production Services segment. This assessment resulted in the recording of a pre-tax impairment charge of $93.4$31.1 million during the third quarter of 2009. The asset impairment charge is included in the line item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. These assets are reported under our Production Services segment.
 
NOTE 7.8.  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
The changes in the carrying amount of our goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 are as follows:
 
                           
 Well Servicing Production Services Total    Well Servicing Production Services Total 
 (In thousands)      (In thousands)   
December 31, 2007 $306,248  $72,302  $378,550     
December 31, 2008 $317,490  $3,502  $320,992 
Purchase price allocation and other adjustments, net  2,353   23   2,376       (356)  500   144 
Goodwill acquired during the period  8,970   1,815   10,785       23,918      23,918 
Impairment of goodwill     (69,752)  (69,752)         (500)  (500)
Impact of foreign currency translation  (81)  (886)  (967)      971   577   1,548 
              
December 31, 2008  317,490   3,502   320,992     
December 31, 2009  342,023   4,079   346,102 
              
Purchase price allocation and other adjustments, net  (356)  500   144       3,750      3,750 
Acquisition of Geostream  23,918      23,918     
Goodwill acquired during the period  1,813   95,971   97,784 
Impairment of goodwill     (500)  (500)             
Impact of foreign currency translation  971   577   1,548       (228)  201   (27)
              
December 31, 2009 $342,023  $4,079  $346,102     
December 31, 2010 $347,358  $100,251  $447,609 
              
The 2010 purchase price adjustment relates to a previous acquisition from 2007. During 2010, we made full payment of contingent consideration related to earnout provisions in the purchase agreement.


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The components of our other intangible assets as of December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 are as follows:
 
                
 December 31,
 December 31,
  December 31,
 December 31,
 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noncompete agreements:
                
Gross carrying value $14,010  $16,309  $15,058  $14,010 
Accumulated amortization  (5,618)  (4,699)  (8,224)  (5,618)
          
Net carrying value $8,392  $11,610  $6,834  $8,392 
          
Patents, trademarks and tradename:
                
Gross carrying value $10,481  $4,391  $17,461  $10,481 
Accumulated amortization  (917)  (3,114)  (927)  (917)
          
Net carrying value $9,564  $1,277  $16,534  $9,564 
          
Customer relationships and contracts:
                
Gross carrying value $41,389  $39,225  $60,057  $41,389 
Accumulated amortization  (19,947)  (12,359)  (26,059)  (19,947)
          
Net carrying value $21,442  $26,866  $33,998  $21,442 
          
Developed technology:
                
Gross carrying value $3,073  $3,598  $3,106  $3,073 
Accumulated amortization  (1,724)  (1,421)  (2,476)  (1,724)
          
Net carrying value $1,349  $2,177  $630  $1,349 
          
Customer backlog:
                
Gross carrying value $724  $622  $762  $724 
Accumulated amortization  (423)  (207)  (607)  (423)
          
Net carrying value $301  $415  $155  $301 
          
 
Amortization expense for our intangible assets with determinable lives was as follows:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noncompete agreements $3,222  $4,108  $1,919  $2,707  $3,222  $4,108 
Patents and trademarks  489   748   774 
Patents, trademarks and tradename  262   489   748 
Customer relationships and contracts  8,679   10,710   1,649   7,349   8,679   10,710 
Developed technology  659   1,803   389   752   659   1,803 
Customer backlog  167   252   210   184   167   252 
              
Total intangible asset amortization expense $13,216  $17,621  $4,941  $11,254  $13,216  $17,621 
              


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Of our intangible assets at December 31, 2010, $8.7 million are indefinite lived intangibles and not subject to amortization. The weighted average remaining amortization periods and expected amortization expense for the next five years for our intangible assets are as follows:
 
                                                
 Weighted
            Weighted
           
 Average Remaining
            Average Remaining
           
 Amortization
 Expected Amortization Expense  Amortization
 Expected Amortization Expense 
 Period (Years) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014  Period (years) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 
   (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noncompete agreements  3.3  $2,654  $2,620  $2,423  $406  $289   2.3  $3,446  $2,597  $406  $385  $ 
Patents and trademarks  4.8   273   203   96   40   33 
Patents, trademarks and tradename  18.2   637   531   475   475   404 
Customer relationships and contracts  8.1   6,726   4,226   3,057   2,208   1,671   7.8   11,293   7,067   5,208   3,731   2,619 
Developed technology  0.7   630             
Customer backlog  1.7   181   120            0.7   155             
Developed technology  1.7   798   551          
                      
Total intangible asset amortization expense     $10,632  $7,720  $5,576  $2,654  $1,993      $16,161  $10,195  $6,089  $4,591  $3,023 
                      
 
Certain of our intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars and as such the values of these assets are subject to fluctuations associated with changes in exchange rates. Expected amortization expense for intangibles denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars are translated at the December 31, 2009 rate. Additionally, certain of these assets are also subject to purchase accounting adjustments. The estimated fair values of intangible assets obtained through acquisitions consummated in the preceding twelve months are based on preliminary information which is subject to change until final valuations are obtained.
 
We perform annual impairment tests associated with our goodwill on December 31 of each year, or more frequently if circumstances warrant. Due to the recoverability tests and impairments recorded for our long-lived assets described above in “Note 6. Property and Equipment,” we were required to test our goodwill for impairment during the third quarter rather than delaying testing until our annual assessment performed at year-end.
Under the first step of the goodwill impairment test, we compared the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. No impairment was indicated by thisBased on the results of our annual test, forthe fair value of our rig services, coiled tubing services, fluid management services reporting units and our Russia and Canadian reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values. Because the fair value of the reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values, we determined that no potential for impairment of our Well Servicing segment, thus the secondgoodwill associated with those reporting units existed as of December 31, 2010, and that step two of the impairment test was unnecessary. However, thisnot required.
As discussed in“Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,”during the fourth quarter of 2010, we changed the date of our annual goodwill impairment assessment for our Russian reporting unit from September 30 to December 31. We tested $24.6 million of goodwill associated with the Russian reporting unit on December 31, 2010 and the first step of the goodwill impairment test concludedshowed that the fair value of the fishing and rental services reporting unit under our Production Services segment did not exceed itssubstantially exceeded the carrying value. Therefore, the second step of the goodwill impairment test was performedA key assumption in our model is that revenue related to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. As a result of our calculation of step two of the test, we determined that the goodwill of this reporting unit was impaired. As such,will increase in future years. Potential events that could affect this assumption are the level of development, exploration and production activity of, and corresponding capital spending by, oil and natural gas companies in the Russian Federation, oil and natural gas production costs, government regulations and conditions in the worldwide oil and natural gas industry.
In 2009, we identified triggering events which required us to test our goodwill for impairment during the third quarter of 2009. Upon completion of the 2009 assessment, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.5 million to our Production Services segment during the third quarter of 2009.segment. The impairment charge is included in the line item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. We tested our goodwill for potential impairment again on the 2009 annual testing date. The results of that test indicated that the fair valuenone of our reporting units that havehad goodwill had a fair value that was not substantially in excess of its carrying value, and noneno goodwill existed at any of our reporting units that were at risk of failing step one of the 2009 annual goodwill impairment test.
Upon completion of the 2008 assessment, we determined that the fair value associated with two of our reporting units comprising our Production Services segment was less than the carrying value of these reporting units, indicating potential impairment. Because indicators of impairment existed for these reporting units, we performed step two of the impairment test for those units. The result of these tests indicated that the implied fair value of the goodwill for our pressure pumping and fishing and rental lines of business was less than their carrying values.


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The implied fair valueUpon completion of the goodwill of the reporting units being tested was determined in the same manner as a hypothetical business combination, with the fair value of the reporting unit representing the purchase price. As a result of the calculations of step two of the test,2008 assessment, we determined that the goodwill of the pressure pumping and fishing and rental reporting units comprising our Production Services segment was impaired, and that the amount of the impairment loss was greater than the current carrying value of those reporting units’ goodwill. Asas such, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $69.8$20.7 million infor our Production Services segment during the fourth quarter of 2008. The impairment charge is included in the item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Upon completion of the 2007 assessment, no impairment was indicated since the estimated fair values of the reporting units were in excess of their carrying values.
NOTE 8.9.  EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
The following table presents our basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007:2008:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands, except per share data)  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Basic EPS Computation:
                        
Numerator
                        
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
(Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Key $(32,250) $(110,693) $69,714 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  105,745   (45,428)  14,344 
       
Income (loss) attributable to Key $73,495  $(156,121) $84,058 
       
Denominator
                        
Weighted average shares outstanding  121,072   124,246   131,194   129,368   121,072   124,246 
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Key $(0.25) $(0.91) $0.56 
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations  0.82   (0.38)  0.12 
              
Basic (loss) earnings per share
 $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29 
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Key $0.57  $(1.29) $0.68 
              
Diluted EPS Computation:
                        
Numerator
                        
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
(Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Key $(32,250) $(110,693) $69,714 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  105,745   (45,428)  14,344 
       
Income (loss) attributable to Key $73,495  $(156,121) $84,058 
       
Denominator
                        
Weighted average shares outstanding  121,072   124,246   131,194   129,368   121,072   124,246 
Stock options     555   1,518         555 
Restricted stock     254   256         254 
Warrants     506   565         506 
Stock appreciation rights     4   18         4 
              
Total  129,368   121,072   125,565 
Diluted income (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to Key $(0.25) $(0.91) $0.56 
Diluted income (loss) per share from discontinued operations  0.82   (0.38)  0.11 
  121,072   125,565   133,551        
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Key $0.57  $(1.29) $0.67 
              
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
 $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27 
       
 
Stock options, warrants and SARs are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Restricted stock grants are legally considered issued and outstanding butand are included in basic and diluted earnings per share only to the extent that they are vested. Unvested restricted stock is included in the computation of diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method.included. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 exclude the


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potential exercise of 2.8 million, 3.5 million, 2.6 million, and 0.52.6 million stock options, respectively, because the effects of such exercises on earnings per share in those periodseffect would be anti-dilutive. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 each exclude the potential exercise of 0.4 million SARs because the effects of such exercises on earnings per share in those periods would be anti-dilutive. For 2010 and 2009, these options and SARs would be anti-dilutive because of our net loss for the year.from continuing operations in those years. For 2008, and 2007,


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these options and SARs arewere considered anti-dilutive because their exercise prices exceeded the average price of our stock during those years.
 
There have been no material changes in share amounts subsequent to the balance sheet date that would have a material impact on the earnings per share calculation for the year ended December 31, 2009.2010. However, we issued 1.1 million shares of restricted stock on February 4, 2011.
 
NOTE 9.10.  ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
 
In connection with our well servicing activities, we operate a number of saltwater disposal (“SWD”) facilities. Our operations involve the transportation, handling and disposal of fluids in our SWD facilities that are by-products of the drilling process. SWD facilities used in connection with our fluid hauling operations are subject to future costs associated with the retirement of these properties. As a result, we have incurred costs associated with the proper storage and disposal of these materials.
 
Annual amortization of the assets associated with the asset retirement obligations was $0.5 million, $0.6$0.5 million, and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. A summary of changes in our asset retirement obligations is as follows (in thousands):
 
    
Balance at December 31, 2007 $9,298 
   
Additions  397 
Costs incurred  (462)
Accretion expense  594 
Disposals  (479)
       
Balance at December 31, 2008  9,348  $9,348 
      
Additions  517   517 
Costs incurred  (306)  (306)
Accretion expense  533   533 
Disposals  (47)  (47)
      
Balance at December 31, 2009 $10,045   10,045 
      
Additions  1,023 
Costs incurred  (342)
Accretion expense  525 
Disposals  (248)
   
Balance at December 31, 2010 $11,003 
   
 
NOTE 10.11.  EQUITY-METHOD INVESTMENTS
 
IROC Energy Services Corp.
 
As of December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 we owned approximately 8.7 million shares of IROC Energy Services Corp. (“IROC”), an Alberta-based oilfield services company. This represented 20.1% and 19.7% of IROC’s outstanding common stock on December 31, 20092010 and 2008, respectively.2009.
 
Through December 31, 2009,2010, we have significant influence over the operations of IROC through our ownership interest, but we do not control it. We account for our investment in IROC using the equity method. The pro-rata share of IROC’s earnings and losses to which we are entitled is recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as a component of other income and expense, with an offsetting increase or decrease to the carrying value of our investment, as appropriate. Any earnings distributed back to us from IROC in the form of dividends would result in a decrease in the carrying value of our equity investment. The value of our


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investment may also increase or decrease each period due to changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and Canadian Dollar. Changes in the value of our investment due to fluctuations in exchange rates are offset by accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
During 2009,2010, the value of our investment in IROC increased by $0.6$0.2 million due to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar.


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During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, we recorded equity losses of less than $0.1 million, of equity losses$0.1 million and $0.2 million and $0.4 million of equity income related to our investment in IROC, respectively. During the secondfirst quarter of 2009,2010, IROC declared a dividend which was paid to us in JuneFebruary of 2009,2010, reducing the value of our investment by $0.2 million.
 
The carrying value of our investment in IROC totaled $4.0$5.1 million and $3.7$4.0 million as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively. The carrying value of our investment in IROC was $5.6$5.3 million below our proportionate share of the book value of the net assets of IROC as of December 31, 2009.2010. This difference is attributable to certain long-lived assets of IROC, and our proportionate share of IROC’s net income or loss will be adjusted in future periods over the estimated remaining useful lives of those long-lived assets. Accordingly, our investment increased $1.1 million during 2010 due to the accretion of this difference. The market value of our IROC shares was approximately $5.4$10.4 million as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on quoted market prices for IROC’s shares.
 
NOTE 12.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Advanced Flow Technologies, Inc.
On March 7, 2010, we entered into an agreement with AlMansoori Petroleum Services LLC (“AlMansoori”) to form the joint venture AlMansoori Key Energy Services LLC under the laws of Abu Dhabi, UAE. The purpose of the joint venture is to engage in conventional workover and drilling services, pressure pumping services, coiled tubing services, fishing and rental tools and services, rig monitoring services, pipe handling services, fluids, waste treatment, and handling services, and wireline services. AlMansoori holds a 51% interest in the joint venture while we hold a 49% interest. Future capital contributions to the joint venture will be made on equal terms and in equal amounts and any future share capital increases will be issued in proportion to the initial share capital percentages but paid for by AlMansoori and Key in equal amounts. Also, we share the profits and losses of the joint venture on equal terms and in equal amounts with AlMansoori. However, we hold three of the five board of directors seats and a controlling financial interest. We consolidate the entity in our financial statements.
 
In September 2007, we completedFor the acquisition of AMI, a privately-held Canadian company focused on oilfield technology. AMI owns a portion of another Canadian company, Advanced Flow Technologies, Inc. (“AFTI”). As part of the acquisition, AMI increased its ownership percentage of AFTI to 51.46%, and subsequent to the acquisition date we consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of AFTI into our consolidated financial statements, with the portion of AFTI remaining outside of our control forming a noncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements. Our ownership of AFTI declined to 48.73% during the fourth quarter of 2008 due to the issuance of additional shares by AFTI. As a result, we deconsolidated AFTI from our consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, AMI’s ownership percentage was 48.63% and 48.73%, respectively, and we account for the interest in AFTI using the equity method. We recorded losses of $0.2 million and income of less than $0.1 million associated with our investment in AFTI for the yearsyear ended December 31, 20092010, we recognized $1.0 million of revenue and 2008. The carrying value$1.5 million of our investmentnet loss in AFTI totaled approximately $1.2 million asthe statement of operations associated with this joint venture. Also, during 2010 we guaranteed the timely performance of the joint venture under its sole contract valued at $2 million. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As2010, there was approximately $2.5 million of December 31, 2009, the carrying value of our investment in AFTI exceeded our proportionate share of the book value of the net assets of AFTI by $0.9 million. This difference was attributable to intangible assets that were recognized in the original purchase of AMI as well as unrecognized goodwill that is not subject to amortization. During 2009 the value of our investment in AFTI increased by $0.2 million due to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar. This increase was offset in accumulated other comprehensive income.joint venture.


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NOTE 11.13.  ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008.2009.
 
Cash, cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.  These carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments or because the carrying value is equal to the fair value of those instruments on the balance sheet date.
 
                                
 December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008  December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009 
 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value  Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Financial assets:
                                
Notes and accounts receivable — related parties $281  $281  $336  $336  $1,198  $1,198  $281  $281 
Financial liabilities:
                                
8.375% Senior Notes $425,000  $422,875  $425,000  $282,115  $425,000  $450,500  $425,000  $422,875 
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans  87,813   87,813   187,813   187,813         87,813   87,813 
Notes payable — related parties  5,931   5,931   20,318   20,318         5,931   5,931 
 
Notes receivable-related parties.  The amounts reported relate to notes receivable from certain of our employees related to relocation and retention agreements.agreements as well as services performed with affiliated parties. The carrying values of these notes approximate their fair values as of the applicable balance sheet dates.
 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014.  The fair value of our long-term debt is based upon the quoted market prices and face value for the various debt securities at December 31, 2009.2010. The carrying value of these notes as of December 31, 20092010 was $425.0 million and the fair value was $422.9$450.5 million (99.5%(106.0% of carrying value).
 
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans.  Because of their variable interest rates and our recent amendment of the credit facility, the fair values of the revolving loans borrowed under our Senior Secured Credit Facility approximateapproximated their carrying values as of December 31, 2009. The carrying and fair valuesOn October 4, 2010, we repaid the outstanding balance of these loans as of December 31, 2009 were approximately $87.8 million.loans.
 
Notes payable — related parties.  The amounts reported relate to the seller financing arrangement entered into in connection with our acquisition of Moncla.Moncla in 2007. Because of their variable interest rates and the discount applied to the notes the carrying value of these notes approximateapproximated their fair values as of December 31, 2009. On May 13, 2010, we repaid the outstanding principal balance of this note, plus accrued and unpaid interest.


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NOTE 12.14.  INCOME TAXES
 
The components of our income tax expense are as follows:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Current income tax (expense) benefit:                        
Federal and state $53,798  $(55,190) $(81,384) $11,134  $38,878  $(49,808)
Foreign  (3,930)  (5,306)  (771)  (2,992)  (3,930)  (5,306)
              
  49,868   (60,496)  (82,155)  8,142   34,948   (55,114)
              
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit:                        
Federal and state  36,895   (30,363)  (24,281)  (2,959)  26,664   (27,402)
Foreign  4,362   616   (332)  15,329   4,362   616 
              
  41,257   (29,747)  (24,613)  12,370   31,026   (26,786)
              
Total income tax benefit (expense) $91,125  $(90,243) $(106,768) $20,512  $65,974  $(81,900)
              
 
The sources of our income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest were as follows:
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Domestic $(279,278) $150,870  $270,975 
Foreign  31,477   23,186   4,965 
             
Total $(247,801) $174,056  $275,940 
             
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Domestic income (loss) $4,089  $(208,699) $128,183 
Foreign income (loss)  (59,997)  31,477   23,186 
             
Total income (loss) $(55,908) $(177,222) $151,369 
             
 
We made netno federal income tax payments for the year ended December 31, 2010. We made payments of $0.1 million $33.5 million and $85.5$33.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. We made net state income tax payments of $5.5$0.5 million, $6.6$5.5 million and $6.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. We made net foreign tax payments of $4.2 million, $7.3 million $3.4 million and $4.2$3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2007,2008, tax benefits allocated to stockholders’ equity for compensation expense for income tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes were $2.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2009, $0.6 million of tax expense was allocated to stockholders’ equity for compensation expense for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts recognized for income tax purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, tax benefits allocated to stockholders’ equity for compensation expense for income tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes were $1.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively. We had allocated tax benefits to stockholders’ equity in prior years for compensation expense for income tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes. In addition, we expect to receivereceived a federal income tax refund of approximately $50.0$53.2 million in 2010.
Income tax expense differs from amounts computed by applying the statutory federal rate as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
 
Income tax computed at Federal statutory rate  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%
State taxes  1.7   2.5   3.0 
Non-deductible goodwill        14.7 
Change in valuation allowance  (3.7)     (0.4)
Other  3.7   (0.3)  1.8 
             
Effective income tax rate  36.70%  37.20%  54.10%
             


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Income tax expense differs from amounts computed by applying the statutory federal rate as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
 
Income tax computed at Federal statutory rate  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%
State taxes  2.1   3.1   3.2 
Non-deductible goodwill     12.8    
Change in valuation allowance     (0.3)  0.2 
Other  (0.3)  1.2   0.3 
             
Effective income tax rate  36.80%  51.80%  38.70%
             
As of December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, our deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprisedconsisted of the following:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Deferred tax assets:                
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards $11,990  $4,664  $32,475  $11,990 
Self-insurance reserves  17,735   20,944   16,623   17,735 
Allowance for doubtful accounts  1,835   4,023   2,544   1,835 
Accrued liabilities  11,550   14,681   13,886   11,550 
Share-based compensation  10,746   10,116   11,275   10,746 
Other  2,554   3,085   137   2,554 
          
Total deferred tax assets  56,410   57,513   76,940   56,410 
          
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets  (835)  (844)  (2,918)  (835)
Net deferred tax assets  55,575   56,669   74,022   55,575 
          
Deferred tax liabilities:                
Property and equipment  (147,956)  (190,675)  (143,211)  (147,956)
Intangible assets  (29,238)  (27,952)  (32,515)  (29,238)
Other  (38)        (38)
          
Total deferred tax liabilities  (177,232)  (218,627)  (175,726)  (177,232)
          
Net deferred tax liability, net of valuation allowance $(121,657) $(161,958) $(101,704) $(121,657)
          
 
In 2010 and 2009, deferred tax liabilities decreased by $0.1 million and $0.4 million, for adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive loss. In 2008, deferred tax liabilities decreased by $1.0 millionrespectively, for adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive loss.
 
In recording deferred income tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those deferred income tax assets would be deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred income tax liabilities and projected future taxable income for this determination. To fully realize the deferred income tax assets related to our federal net operating loss carryforwards that do not have a valuation allowance due to Section 382 limitations, we would need to generate future federal taxable income of approximately $4.8$2.6 million over the next nineeight years. With certain exceptions noted below, we believe that after considering all the available


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objective evidence, both positive and negative, historical and prospective, with greater weight given to the historical evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized.
 
In 2009, we generated a federal tax net operating loss of $142.1 million. The 2009 federal net operating loss will be carried back, in its entirety, to a prior year and result in a refund of approximately $50.0 million. We estimate that as of December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 we have available $7.1$4.9 million, $7.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively, of federal net operating loss carryforwards. Approximately $4.7$2.5 million of our net operating losses as of December 31, 20092010 are subject to a $1.1 million annual Section 382 limitation and expire in 2018. Approximately $2.4 million of our net operating losses as of December 31, 20092010 are subject to a $5,000 annual Section 382 limitation and expire in 2016 through 2018. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Due to annual limitations under Sections 382 and 383, management believes that we will not be able to utilize all available carryforwards prior to their ultimate expiration. At December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, we had a valuation allowance of $0.8 million related to the deferred tax asset associated with our remaining federal net operating loss carryforwards that will expire before utilization due to Section 382 limitations.
 
We estimate that as of December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 we have available approximately $37.7 million, $64.2 million $15.9 million, and $18.6$15.9 million, respectively, of state net operating loss carryforwards that will expire from 2019 to 2025. To fully realize the deferred income tax assets related to our state net operating loss carryforwards, we would need to generate future West Virginia taxable income of $15.2 million over the next 20 years and future Pennsylvania taxable income of $3.3 million over the next 20 years. Management believes that it is not more likely than not that we will be able to utilize all available carryforwards prior to their ultimate expiration. The deferred tax asset associated with our remaining state net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2009 of $5.2 million includes a valuation allowance of less than $0.1 million as a result.
In 2007, we began operations in Mexico that resulted in a net operating loss of $2 million and a deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss carryforward of $0.6 million. Mexico enacted a flat tax rate effective January 1, 2008. The flat tax functions in addition to the regular corporate tax rate of 28%. Tax expense is calculated under both methods and if the flat tax is greater than the regular tax, the additional tax expense above the regular tax is assessed in addition to the regular tax calculation. In 2007, we recorded a full valuation allowance related to our Mexico net operating loss carryforwards of $0.6 million, as management believed that, due to the enactment of the Mexico flat tax, all of our net operating loss carryforwards related to the Mexico operations were not more likely than not to be fully realized in the future. We determined we were not in a flat tax position in 2008 and all of the 2007 regular net operating loss were utilized against 2008 regular Mexico income. Accordingly, the valuation allowance of $0.6 million set up in 2007 was released in 2008.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, our Canadian operations had net operating losses of $3.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 2009 and 2008 the deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss carryforward was $1.1 million and $1.1 million respectively. We have recorded no valuation allowance related to our Canadian net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2009 and 2008, as management believes that all of our net operating loss carryforwards are more likely than not to be fully realized in the future. To fully realize the deferred income tax assets related to our Canadian net operating loss carryforwards, we would need to generate $0.2 million of future Canadian taxable income over the next six years and $3.7 million of future Canadian taxable income over the next nineteen years. The net operating losses expire from 2015 to 2029.
We have not provided deferred U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on the unremitted cumulative earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as these earnings are considered permanently reinvested in these operations. The unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries that are considered permanently reinvested were approximately $14.2 million as of December 31, 2009. Upon repatriation of these earnings, we would be subject to U.S. income tax, net of available foreign tax credits. At December 31, 2009, thebetween


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estimated amount of this unrecognized2020 to 2029. The deferred tax liability on permanently reinvested foreign earnings, based on current exchange rates and assumingasset associated with our remaining state net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2010 is $3.3 million. Management believes that it is more likely than not that we wouldwill be able to useutilize all available carryforwards prior to their ultimate expiration.
We estimate that as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 we have available approximately $74.5 million, $16.4 million, and $3.2 million, respectively, of foreign net operating loss carryforwards that will expire between 2014 and 2030. The gross deferred tax credits,asset associated with our foreign net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2010 is $22.2 million. Management believes that it is more likely than not that we will be able to utilize the net operating loss carryforwards prior to their ultimate expiration in all foreign jurisdictions, with the exception of Argentina. Management believes that it is more likely than not that a portion of the net operating loss carryforwards in Argentina will not be utilized prior to their ultimate expiration, so a valuation allowance of $2.1 million was approximately $1.0 million.recorded during the year ended December 31, 2010.
We did not provide for U.S. income taxes or withholding taxes on the 2010 unremitted earnings of our Mexico subsidiaries as these earnings are considered permanently reinvested. Furthermore, we did not provide for U.S. income taxes on unremitted earnings of our other foreign subsidiaries in 2010 or prior years as our tax basis in these foreign subsidiaries exceeded the book basis for each period.
We file income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service for the tax year ended December 31, 2009. Our other significant filings are in Argentina and Mexico, which have been examined through 2006 and 2008, respectively.
 
As of December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 we had $2.2 million, $3.2 million $5.6 million and $6.8$5.6 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits which, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. We have accrued $0.8 million, $1.1 million $2.1 million and $2.3$2.1 million for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. We believe that it is reasonably possible that $1.7$0.9 million of our currently remaining unrecognized tax positions, each of which are individually insignificant, may be recognized by the end of 20102011 as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations and settlement of an audit of our former operations in Egypt.
We file income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are not under a current federal tax examination. Federal tax years ending December 31, 2006 and forward are open for tax audits as of December 31, 2009. Our other significant filings are Argentina which has been examined through 2006, Mexico which is in the intermediate stages of a 2007 tax audit of our initial year of operations and in the State of Texas, where tax filings remain open for 2003 to 2006 for certain subsidiaries of the Company.audit.
 
We recognized a net tax benefitsbenefit of $1.0 million in 2009 of $2.6 million2010 for expirations of statutes of limitations. We recorded ana net income tax benefit of $1.4$1.2 million and an increase to deferred tax liabilities of $0.4$0.2 million related to these statute expirations.
 
The following table presents the activity during 2010 and 2009 related to our liabilities for uncertain tax positions (in thousands):
 
        
Balance at January 1, 2009 $5,058  $5,058 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year  336   336 
Reductions as a result of lapse of applicable statute of limitations  (2,153)  (2,153)
Settlements      
      
Balance at December 31, 2009 $3,241   3,241 
      
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year  192 
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits acquired or assumed in business combinations  (163)
Reductions for tax positions from prior years  (1,016)
Settlements   
   
Balance at December 31, 2010 $2,254 
   


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Tax Legislative Changes
 
The Economic StimulusSmall Business Jobs Act of 2008.2010.  The Economic StimulusSmall Business Jobs Act of 2008 permits a2010 extends the bonus first-year depreciation deduction of 50% of the adjusted basis of qualified property (most personalacquired and placed in service during 2010 and increases the deduction to 100% of the adjusted basis of qualified property and software) acquired and placed in service after December 31, 2007September 8, 2010 and before January 1, 2009.2012. We have $140estimated $62 million of qualifying additions in 20082010 resulting in additional 2008bonus tax depreciation of $70$38.5 million.
 
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extends the bonus first-year depreciation deduction of 50% of the adjusted basis of qualified property acquired and placed in service to after December 31, 2008 and before January 1, 2010. We have an estimatedhad $66 million of qualifying additions in 2009 resulting in additional 2009 tax depreciation of $33 million.


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NOTE 13.15.  LONG-TERM DEBT
 
The components of our long-term debt are as follows:
 
                
 December 31,
 December 31,
  December 31,
 December 31,
 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 $425,000  $425,000  $425,000  $425,000 
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2012  87,813   187,813      87,813 
Other long-term indebtedness  1,044   3,015      1,044 
Notes payable — related parties, net of discount of $69 and $182, respectively  5,931   20,318 
Notes payable — related parties, net of discount of $69     5,931 
Capital lease obligations  14,313   23,149   6,100   14,313 
          
 $534,101  $659,295   431,100   534,101 
          
Less current portion  (10,152)  (25,704)  (3,979)  (10,152)
          
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of discount $523,949  $633,591  $427,121  $523,949 
          
 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014
 
On November 29, 2007, we issued $425.0 million inof Senior Notes under an indenture (the “Indenture”). The Senior Notes were priced at 100% of their face value to yield 8.375%. Net proceeds, after deducting initial purchasers’ fees and offering expenses, were approximately $416.1 million. The Senior Notes were registered as public debt effective August 22, 2008.
 
The Senior Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company. They rank effectively subordinate to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness. The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The Senior Notes mature on December 1, 2014.
 
On or after December 1, 2011, the Senior Notes will be subject to redemption at any time and from time to time at our option, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed) below, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 1 of the years indicated below:
 
     
Year Percentage 
 
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In addition, at any time and from time to time before December 1, 2010, we have the option to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes at a redemption price of 108.375%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption. These redemptions must occur within 180 days of the date of the closing of the equity offering.NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
In addition, at any time and from time to time prior to December 1, 2011, we may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Senior Notes and plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we experience a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, we must give holders of the Senior Notes the opportunity to sell to us their Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a


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purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
 
We are subject to certain negative covenants under the Indenture governing the Senior Notes. The Indenture limits our ability to, among other things:
 
 • sell assets;
 
 • pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or subordinated indebtedness;
 
 • make investments;
 
 • incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock;
 
 • create certain liens;
 
 • enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries to us;
 
 • consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets;
 
 • engage in transactions with affiliates; and
 
 • create unrestricted subsidiaries.
 
These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, and contain cross-default provisions in connection with the covenants of our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Substantially all of the covenants will terminate before the Senior Notes mature if one of two specified ratings agencies assigns the Senior Notes an investment grade rating in the future and no events of default exist under the Indenture. As of December 31, 2009,2010, the Senior Notes were below investment grade. Any covenants that cease to apply to us as a result of achieving an investment grade rating will not be restored, even if the credit rating assigned to the Senior Notes later falls below an investment grade rating. We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2009.
 
Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
We maintain a Senior Secured Credit Facility pursuant to a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks of which Bank of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the administrative agents. We entered into the Senior Secured Credit Facility on November 29, 2007, simultaneously with the offering of the Senior Notes, and entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Senior Secured Credit Facility on October 27, 2009. As amended, the Senior Secured Credit Facility consists of a revolving credit facility, letter of creditsub-facility and swing line facility, up to an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million, all of which will mature no later than November 29, 2012.
 
The Amendment we entered into in the fourth quarter of 2009 reduced the total credit commitments under the facility from $400.0 million to $300.0 million, effected by a pro rata reduction of the commitment of each lender under the facility. We have the ability to request increases in the total commitments under the facility by up to $100.0 million in the aggregate, with any such increases being subject to certain requirements as well as lenders’ approval. Pursuant to the Amendment, we also modified the applicable interest rates and some of the financial covenants, among other changes.
 
The interest rate per annum applicable to the Senior Secured Credit Facility (as amended) is, at our option, (i) LIBOR plus a margin of 350 to 450 basis points, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio, or, (ii) the base rate (defined as the higher of (x) Bank of America’s prime rate and (y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%), plus a margin of 250 to 350 basis points, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. Unused commitment fees on the facility range from 0.50% to 0.75%, depending upon our consolidated leverage ratio.
 
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covenants that impose restrictions on our ability to repurchase shares, have assets owned by domestic subsidiaries located outside the United States and other such limitations, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility also requires:
 
 • that our consolidated funded indebtedness be no greater than 45% of our adjusted total capitalization;
 
 • that our senior secured leverage ratio of senior secured funded debt to trailing four quarters of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, “EBITDA”) be no greater than (i) 2.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2010 and, (ii) thereafter, 2.00 to 1.00;
 
 • that we maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense of at least the following amounts during each corresponding period:
 
   
from the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 20101.75 to 1.00
through the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 20102.00 to 1.00
for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2010 2.50 to 1.00
thereafter 3.00 to 1.00;
 
 • that we limit our capital expenditures (not including any made by foreign subsidiaries that are not wholly-owned) to (i) $135.0 million during fiscal year 2009 and $120.0 million during each subsequent fiscal year if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 3.50 to 1.00; or (ii) $250.0 million if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is equal to or less than 3.50 to 1.00, subject to certain adjustments;
 
 • that we only make acquisitions that either (i) are completed for equity consideration, without regard to leverage, or (ii) are completed for cash consideration, but only (A) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is 2.75 to 1.00 or less, (x) there is an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in unused credit commitments under the facility and (y) we are in pro forma compliance with the financial covenants contained in the credit agreement; and (B) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, in addition to the requirements in subclauses (x) and (y) in clause (A) above, the cash amount paid with respect to acquisitions is limited to $25.0 million per fiscal year (subject to potential increase using amounts then available for capital expenditures and any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009 in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence or issuance of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose); and
 
 • that we limit our investment in foreign subsidiaries (including by way of loans made by us and our domestic subsidiaries to foreign subsidiaries and guarantees made by us and our domestic subsidiaries of debt of foreign subsidiaries) to $75.0 million during any fiscal year or an aggregate amount after October 27, 2009 equal to (i) the greater of $200.0 million or 25% of our consolidated net worth, plus (ii) any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009, in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose.
 
In addition, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain affirmative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions related to (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments; (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders; (vii) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing the Senior Notes or other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above; (viii) granting negative pledges other


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than to the lenders; (ix) changes in the nature of our business; (x) amending organizational documents, or amending or otherwise modifying any debt if such amendment or modification would have a material adverse effect, or amending the Senior Notes or any other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above if the effect of such amendment is to shorten the maturity of the Senior Notes or such other


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unsecured debt; and (xi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the foregoing cases, with certain exceptions. We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2009.
 
We may prepay the Senior Secured Credit Facility in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty, subject to our obligation to reimburse the lenders for breakage and redeployment costs. In connection with the Amendment, we wrote off a proportionate amount of the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the capacity reduction of the credit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized $0.5 million in pre-tax charges in losses on extinguishment of debt associated with the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs.
 
As of December 31, 2009, $87.8 million of borrowings and $55.22010, $59.4 million of letters of credit were outstanding under our revolving credit facility, leaving $156.9$240.6 million of availability under our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, committed letters of credit count against our borrowing capacity. All obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are guaranteed by most of our subsidiaries and are secured by most of our assets, including our accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings of the Senior Secured Credit Facility was 3.73% at December 31, 2009.
 
Notes Payable to Related Parties
 
On October 25, 2007,Concurrently with the sale of six barge rigs and related equipment in May 2010, we entered intorepaid the remaining $6.0 million outstanding under a note payable to a related party. This was the second of two promissory notes payable with related parties in connection with an acquisition.(each, a “Related Party Note”) entered into on October 25, 2007. The first Related Party Note was an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, whichand was due and paid in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest,repaid on October 25, 2009. The second Related Party Note was an unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million isand was payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, on each anniversary date of its issue through October 2012. Each of the notes bore or bears interest at the Federal Funds Rate, adjusted annually on the anniversary date of the note. As of December 31, 2009, the interest rate on the second note was 0.11%. Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $0.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, on the two notes in aggregate.
The Federal Funds Rate does not represent a rate that would have resulted if an independent borrower and an independent lender had negotiated a similar transaction under comparable terms and conditions and is not equal to our incremental borrowing rate. We recorded the promissory notes at fair value which resulted in a discount being recorded. The discount will be recognized as interest expense over the life of the promissory notes using the effective interest method. The amount of discount remaining to be amortized as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 was less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for both notes in the aggregate. The total amount of discount amortization included in interest expense related to the notes for both years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $0.1 million.


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Long-Term Debt Principal Repayment and Interest Expense
 
Presented below is a schedule of the repayment requirements of long-term debt for each of the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2009:2010:
 
        
 Principal Amount of Long-Term Debt  Principal Amount of Long-Term Debt 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
2010 $3,044 
2011  2,000  $ 
2012  89,813    
2013      
2014  425,000   425,000 
2015   
Thereafter      
      
Total principal payments  519,857   425,000 
      
Less: fair value discount  (69)   
      
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Presented below is a schedule of our estimated minimum lease payments on our capital lease obligations for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2009:2010:
 
        
 Capital Lease Obligation Minimum
  Capital Lease Obligation Minimum
 
 Lease Payments  Lease Payments 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
2010 $7,517 
2011  4,828  $4,344 
2012  2,116   1,888 
2013  499   503 
2014      
2015   
Thereafter      
      
Total minimum lease payments  14,960   6,735 
Less: executory costs  (479)  (569)
      
Net minimum lease payments  14,481   6,166 
Less: amounts representing interest  (168)  (66)
      
Present value of minimum lease payments $14,313  $6,100 
      


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Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 consisted of the following:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Cash payments $41,750  $45,211  $33,964  $40,612  $41,750  $45,211 
Commitment and agency fees paid  825   102   2,232   1,151   825   102 
Amortization of discount  113   140      15   113   140 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  2,070   1,975   1,680   2,615   2,070   1,975 
Settlement of interest rate swaps        2,261 
Net change in accrued interest  (1,354)  333   1,366   1,083   (1,354)  333 
Capitalized interest  (4,335)  (6,514)  (5,296)  (3,517)  (3,999)  (5,139)
              
Net interest expense $39,069  $41,247  $36,207  $41,959  $39,405  $42,622 
              
 
As of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, the weighted average interest rate of our variable rate debt was 3.24%1.78% and 4.17%3.24%, respectively.
 
Deferred Financing Costs
 
Cost capitalized, amortized, and written off in the determination of the loss on extinguishment of debt for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 are presented in the table below:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Capitalized costs $2,474  $314  $13,400  $  $2,474  $314 
Amortization  2,070   1,975   1,680   2,615   2,070   1,975 
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Net carrying values for the years presented appear in the table below:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Deferred financing costs:
                
Gross carrying value $14,611  $12,609  $14,611  $14,611 
Accumulated amortization  (4,190)  (2,120)  (6,805)  (4,190)
          
Net carrying value $10,421  $10,489  $7,806  $10,421 
          
 
NOTE 14.16.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Operating Lease Arrangements
 
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As of December 31, 2009,2010, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
 
        
 Lease Payments  Lease
 
 Payments 
2010 $7,230 
2011  4,706  $15,827 
2012  4,045   10,821 
2013  2,933   6,530 
2014  2,147   4,078 
2015  2,359 
Thereafter  3,472   1,926 
      
 $24,533  $41,541 
      
 
We are also party to a significant number ofmonth-to-month leases that are cancelable at any time. Operating lease expense was $21.1 million, $22.7 million, $22.4 million, and $16.4$22.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively.
 
Litigation
 
Various suits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against us. Due in part to the locations where we conduct business in the continental United States, we are often subject to jury verdicts or other outcomes that may be favorable to plaintiffs. We continually assess our contingent liabilities, including potential litigation liabilities, as well as the adequacy of our accruals and our need for the disclosure of these items. We establish a provision for a contingent liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable. As of December 31, 2009,2010, the aggregate amount of our liabilities related to litigation that are deemed probable and reasonably estimable is approximately $2.7$3.8 million. We do not believe that the disposition of any of these matters will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, we recorded a net decreaseincrease in our reserves of $3.7$1.1 million related to the settlement of ongoing legal matters and the continued refinement of liabilities recognized for litigation deemed probable and estimable. Our liabilities related to litigation matters that were deemed probable and estimable as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $2.7 million and 2007 were $4.5 million, respectively.


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Litigation with Former Officers and Employees
 
Our former general counsel, Jack D. Loftis, Jr., filed a lawsuit against us in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, on April 21, 2006, in which he allegesalleged a “whistle-blower” claim under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, breach of contract, breach of duties of good faith and fair dealing, breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful termination. On August 17, 2007, we filed counterclaims against Mr. Loftis alleging attorney malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties. In our counterclaims, we are seekingsought repayment of all severance paid to Mr. Loftis (approximately $0.8 million) plus benefits paid during the period July 8, 2004 to September 21, 2004, and damages relating to the allegations of malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties. The case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and will begin to appear on the trial docket during the second quarter of 2010. We recorded a liability for this matter in the fourth quarter of 2008.
On October 17, 2006, Jane John, the ex-wife of our former chief executive officer, Francis John, filed a complaint in Bucks County, Pennsylvania against her ex-husband and us. Ms. John alleged a breach of the marital agreement, a breach of options agreements, civil conspiracy and fraud. By virtue of assignments, Ms. John held 375,000 stock options which expired unexercised during a period in whichSeptember 2, 2010, we were not current in our financial statements, when such options could not be exercised. Mr. John has agreed to indemnify us


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with respect to damages attributable to any and all of Ms. John’s claims, other than damages attributable to any alleged breach of Ms. John’s stock option agreements. We reached a settlement with Ms. JohnMr. Loftis regarding the alleged breach of stock option agreements,claims, and recorded an additional charge related to the settlement insettlement. The resolution of this claim did not have a material effect on our results of operations for the third quarter of 2009, having initially recorded a liability for this matter in the third quarter of 2008.year ended December 31, 2010.
UMMA Verdict
 
On SeptemberMay 3, 2006, our former controller and former assistant controller filed suit against us2010, a District Court jury in HarrisMcMullen County, Texas alleging constructive terminationreturned a verdict in the case of UMMA Resources, LLC v. Key Energy Services, Inc. The lawsuit involved pipe recovery and workover operations performed between September 2003 through December 2004. The plaintiff alleged that we breached an oral contract and negligently performed the work. We countersued for our unpaid invoices for work performed. The jury found that Key was in breach of contract. Wecontract, that Key was negligent in performing the work, and that Key was not entitled to damages under its counterclaims. On December 15, 2010, our motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was partially granted; however, the Court entered judgment in favor of UMMA on one of its claims. During the subsequent briefing on motions for new trial and for reconsideration, the parties reached an agreement to resolve the matter through arbitration that included an obligation to pay a minimum amount to the claimants regardless of outcome,settlement in this case, and we recorded a liability based upon the minimum paymentloss for this matter. The resolution of this matter indid not have a material effect on our results of operations for the third quarter of 2009. In earlyyear ended December 2009, the matter went to trial and the arbitrator found in favor of Key.31, 2010.
 
Tax Audits
 
We are routinely the subject of audits by tax authorities, and in the past have received material assessments from tax auditors. As of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, we have recorded reserves that management feels are appropriate for future potential liabilities as a result of prior audits. While we believe we have fully reserved for these assessments, the ultimate amount of settlements can vary from our estimates.
 
Self-Insurance Reserves
 
We maintain reserves for workers’ compensation and vehicle liability on our balance sheet based on our judgment and estimates using an actuarial method based on claims incurred. We estimate general liability claims on acase-by-case basis. We maintain insurance policies for workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and general liability claims. These insurance policies carry self-insured retention limits or deductibles on a per occurrence basis. The retention limits or deductibles are accounted for in our accrual process for all workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and general liability claims. As of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, we have recorded $65.2$60.3 million and $68.9$65.2 million, respectively, of self-insurance reserves related to workers’ compensation, vehicular liabilities and general liability claims. Partially offsetting these liabilities, we had approximately $17.2$15.4 million and $10.8$17.2 million of insurance receivables as of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively. We feel that the liabilities we have recorded are appropriate based on the known facts and circumstances and do not expect further losses materially in excess of the amounts already accrued for existing claims.
 
Environmental Remediation Liabilities
 
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to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated. As of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, we have recorded $3.4$4.0 million and $3.0$3.4 million, respectively, for our environmental remediation liabilities. We feel that the liabilities we have recorded are appropriate based on the known facts and circumstances and do not expect further losses materially in excess of the amounts already accrued.
 
We provide performance bonds to provide financial surety assurances for the remediation and maintenance of our SWD properties to comply with environmental protection standards. Costs for SWD properties may be mandatory (to comply with applicable laws and regulations), in the future (required to divest or cease operations), or for optimization (to improve operations, but not for safety or regulatory compliance).


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NOTE 15.17.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
The components of our accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2009 2008  2010 2009 
Foreign currency translation loss $(50,763) $(46,520) $(51,334) $(50,763)
Deferred loss from available for sale investments     (30)
          
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $(50,763) $(46,550) $(51,334) $(50,763)
          
 
The local currency is the functional currency for our operations in Argentina, Mexico, Canada, the Russian Federation and for our equity investments in Canada. The cumulative translation gains and losses resulting from translating each foreign subsidiary’s financial statements from the functional currency to U.S. Dollarsdollars are included in other comprehensive income and accumulated in stockholders’ equity until a partial or complete sale or liquidation of our net investment in the foreign entity. The table below summarizes the conversion ratios used to translate the financial statements and the cumulative currency translation gains and losses, net of tax, for each currency:
 
                                                
 Argentine Peso Mexican Peso Canadian Dollar Euro Russian Rouble Total  Argentine Peso Mexican Peso Canadian Dollar Euro Russian Rouble Total 
 (In thousands, except for conversion ratios)  (In thousands, except for conversion ratios) 
As of December 31, 2010:
                        
Conversion ratio  3.98 : 1   12.39 : 1   1.00 : 1   0.75 : 1   30.54 : 1   n/a 
Cumulative translation adjustment $(50,518) $56  $(944)  n/a  $72  $(51,334)
As of December 31, 2009:
                                                
Conversion ratio  3.82:1   13.04:1   1.05:1   0.70:1   30.27:1   n/a   3.82 : 1   13.04 : 1   1.05 : 1   0.70 : 1   30.27 : 1   n/a 
Cumulative translation adjustment $(48,953) $(716) $(1,087)  n/a  $(7) $(50,763) $(48,953) $(716) $(1,087)  n/a  $(7) $(50,763)
As of December 31, 2008:
                        
Conversion ratio  3.46:1   13.78:1   1.22:1   0.71:1   29.48:1   n/a 
Cumulative translation adjustment $(43,654) $(1,663) $(917) $(286)  n/a  $(46,520)
 
NOTE 16.18.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
We maintain a 401(k) plan as part of our employee benefits package. InLate in the first quarter of 2009, management suspended the 401(k) matching program as part of our cost cutting efforts. No matching contributions were made during 2010. Prior to this suspension, we matched 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of the employee’s salary into our 401(k) plan, subject to maximums of $9,200$9,800 and $9,000$9,200 for the years ended December 31, 20082009 and 20072008 respectively. Our matching contributions were $1.7 million $11.9 million, and $10.2$11.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. We do not offer participants the option to purchase units of our common stock through a 401(k) plan fund. We reinstated the 401(k) matching program effective January 1, 2011.


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NOTE 17.19.  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Common Stock
 
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.10 par value, of which 141,656,426 shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 123,993,480 shares were issued and outstanding. Onoutstanding at December 31, 2008, we had 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.10 par value, of which 121,305,289 shares were issued2009. During 2010 and outstanding. During 2009, and 2008, no dividends were declared or paid. Under the terms of the Senior Notes and Senior Secured Credit Facility, we must meet certain financial covenants before we may pay dividends. We currently do not intend to pay dividends.


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Share Repurchase Program
In October 2007, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $300.0 million which was effective through March 31, 2009. From the inception of the program in November 2007 through December 31, 2008, we repurchased approximately 13.4 million shares of our common stock through open market transactions for an aggregate price of approximately $167.3 million. We did not repurchase any shares under this program in 2009, and the plan expired on March 31, 2009.
 
Tax Withholding
 
We repurchase shares of restricted common stock that have been previously granted to certain of our employees, pursuant to an agreement under which those individuals are permitted to sell shares back to us in order to satisfy the minimum income tax withholding requirements related to vesting of these grants. We repurchased a total of 301,837, 71,954 97,443 and 72,84797,443 shares for an aggregate cost of $3.1 million, $0.5 million and $1.2 million during 2010, 2009 and $1.3 million during 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively, which represented the fair market value of the shares based on the price of our stock on the dates of purchase.
 
Common Stock Warrants
In January 1999, we issued 150,000 warrants (the “Warrants”) in connection with a debt offering that were exercisable for an aggregate of approximately 2.2 million shares of our stock at an exercise price of $4.88125 per share. As of December 31, 2008, 83,800 Warrants had been exercised, leaving 66,200 outstanding, which were exercisable for approximately 1.0 million shares of our common stock. Termination notice was provided to the holders of the outstanding Warrants and the Warrants expired unexercised on February 2, 2009.
Under the terms of the Warrants, we were required to maintain an effective registration statement covering the shares potentially issuable upon exercise of the Warrants or make liquidated damages payments to the holders of the Warrants if we did not. On August 21, 2008, the requisite registration statement required by the terms of the Warrants became effective. However, because we did not have an effective registration statement through this date, we made liquidated damages payments totaling $0.8 and $0.9 million, respectively during 2008 and 2007.
 
On May 12, 2009, in connection with the settlement of a lawsuit, we issued to two individuals warrants to purchase shares of Key’s common stock. The warrants, which expire on May 12, 2014, are exercisable for 174,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $4.56 per share. We received no proceeds upon the issuance of the warrants, but we will receive the exercise price of any warrants that are exercised prior to their expiration. The warrants, which are unregistered securities, were issued in a private placement and, therefore, their issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. As of December 31, 2009, none2010, 54,400 of these warrants had been exercised.exercised, leaving 119,600 outstanding.
 
NOTE 18.20.  SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
 
2009 Incentive Plan
 
On June 4, 2009, our stockholders approved the 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2009 Incentive Plan”). The 2009 Incentive Plan is administered by our board of directors or a committee designated by our board of directors (the “Committee”). Our board of directors or the Committee (the “Administrator”) will have the power and authority to select Participants (as defined below) in the 2009 Incentive Plan and to grant Awards (as defined below) to such Participants pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Incentive Plan. The 2009 Incentive Plan expires June 4, 2019.
 
Subject to adjustment, the total number of shares of our common stock that will be available for the grant of Awards under the 2009 Incentive Plan may not exceed 4,000,000 shares; however, for purposes of this


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limitation, any stock subject to an award that is canceled, forfeited or expires prior to exercise or realization will again become available for issuance under the 2009 Incentive Plan. Subject to adjustment, no Participant will be granted, during any one year period, options to purchase common stockand/or stock appreciation rights with respect to more than 500,000 shares of common stock. Stock available for distribution under the 2009 Incentive Plan will come from authorized and unissued shares or shares we reacquire in any manner. All awards under the 2009 Incentive Plan are granted at fair market value on the date of issuance.
 
Awards may be in the form of stock options (incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options), restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance compensation awards and stock appreciation rights (collectively, “Awards”). Awards may be granted to employees, directors and, in some cases, consultants and those individuals whom the Administrator determines are reasonably expected to become employees, directors


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or consultants following the grant date of the Award (“Participants”). However, incentive stock options may be granted only to employees. Vesting periods may be set at the Board’s discretion of the board of directors, or its compensation committee, but are generally set at two to four years. Awards to our directors are generally not subject to vesting.
 
Our boardBoard of directors mayDirectors at any time, and from time to time, may amend or terminate the 2009 Incentive Plan. However, no repricing of stock options is permitted unless approved by our stockholders, and, except as provided otherwise in the 2009 Incentive Plan, no other amendment will be effective unless approved by our stockholders to the extent stockholder approval is necessary to satisfy any applicable law or securities exchange listing requirements. As of December 31, 2009,2010, there were 3,835,6882.2 million remaining shares available for grant under the 2009 Incentive Plan.
 
2007 Incentive Plan
 
On December 6, 2007, our stockholders approved the 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2007 Incentive Plan”). The 2009 Incentive Plan was based on the form of the 2007 Incentive Plan and the terms of both plans areis substantially similar. However, there are a few differences between the plans. For example,similar to the 2009 Incentive Plan addresses theexcept for certain differences related to treatment of Awards when a Participant’s continuous service with the Company terminates as a result ofat retirement (as defined in the plan), but the 2007 Incentive Plan does not specifically address that situation. Also, the 2007 Incentive Plan allows for theand transferability of stock options by will, by the laws of descent and distribution, to a third party designee upon death, or, as may determined in the discretion of the Administrator, to certain other permitted transferees set forth in the 2007 Incentive Plan. However, the 2009 Incentive Plan only permits such transferability by will, by the laws of descent and distribution or to a third party designee uponAwards at death.
 
Subject to adjustment, the total number of shares of our common stock that are available for the grant of Awards under the 2007 Incentive Plan may not exceed 4,000,000 shares; however, as is the case under the 2009 Incentive Plan, for purposes of this limitation, any stock subject to an award that is canceled, forfeited or expires prior to exercise or realization will again become available for issuance under the 2007 Incentive Plan.
 
Our board of directors may at any time, and from time to time, may amend or terminate the 2007 Incentive Plan. However, except as provided otherwise in the 2007 Incentive Plan, no amendment will be effective unless approved by our stockholders to the extent stockholder approval is necessary to satisfy any applicable law or securities exchange listing requirements. As of December 31, 2009,2010, there were 246,5370.2 million remaining shares available for grant under the 2007 Incentive Plan.
 
1997 Incentive Plan
 
On January 13, 1998, our stockholders approved the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as amended (the “1997 Incentive Plan”). The 1997 Incentive Plan wasis an amendment and restatement of the plans formerly known as the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan and the Key Energy Group, Inc.


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1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. On November 17, 2007, the 1997 Incentive Plan terminated pursuant to its terms, after which no new awards could be granted under the plan.terms.
 
The exercise price of options granted under the 1997 Incentive Plan is at or above the fair market value per share on the date the options are granted. Under the 1997 Incentive Plan, whenwhile the shares of common stock wereare listed on a securities exchange, fair market value was determined using the closing sales price on the immediate preceding business day as reported on such securities exchange.
 
When the shares were not listed on an exchange, which includedincludes the period from April 2005 through October 2007, the fair market value was determined by using the published closing price of the common stock on the Pink Sheets on the business day immediately preceding the date of grant.
 
During the period from 2000 to 2001,2000-2001, the boardBoard of directorsDirectors granted 3.7 million stock options that were outside the 1997 Incentive Plan, of which 120,00060,000 remained outstanding as of December 31, 2009.2010. The 3.7 million non-plan options were in addition to and diddo not include other options which were granted under the 1997 Incentive Plan, but not in conformity with certain of the terms of the 1997 Incentive Plan.
 
Accelerated Vesting of Option and SAR Awards
 
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approximately 280 employees. Primarily asAs a result of the acceleration, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $10.9 million in general and administrative expense during the fourth quarter of 2008. Because of the acceleration of the vesting term, no expense will beis recognized on these awards in periods subsequent to December 31, 2008.
 
Stock Option Awards
 
Stock option awards granted under our incentive plans have a maximum contractual term of ten years from the date of grant. Shares issuable upon exercise of a stock option are issued from authorized but unissued shares of our common stock. The following table summarizes the stock option activity during fiscaland certain options granted in prior years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007that were outside the 1997 Incentive Plan (shares in thousands):
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 2010 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  3,895  $12.90  $5.62 
Granted    $  $ 
Exercised  (454) $8.51  $4.83 
Cancelled or expired  (625) $13.28  $5.77 
             
Outstanding at end of period  2,816  $13.52  $5.72 
             
Exercisable at end of period  2,790  $13.60  $5.76 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  4,961  $12.21  $5.42 
Granted  15  $4.14  $2.23 
Exercised  (418) $3.12  $2.30 
Cancelled or expired  (663) $13.70  $5.84 
             
Outstanding at end of period  3,895  $12.90  $5.62 
             
Exercisable at end of period  3,853  $12.99  $5.66 
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  4,594  $11.01  $5.32 
Granted  1,379  $14.76  $5.43 
Exercised  (757) $8.81  $4.81 
Cancelled or expired  (255) $14.53  $6.15 
             
Outstanding at end of period  4,961  $12.21  $5.38 
             
Exercisable at end of period  4,911  $12.30  $5.42 


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  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  4,594  $11.01  $5.32 
Granted  1,379  $14.76  $5.43 
Exercised  (757) $8.81  $4.81 
Cancelled or expired  (255) $14.53  $6.15 
             
Outstanding at end of period  4,961  $12.21  $5.38 
             
Exercisable at end of period  4,911  $12.30  $5.42 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  5,829  $9.46  $4.94 
Granted  1,195  $14.41  $5.98 
Exercised  (1,592) $8.45  $4.58 
Cancelled or expired  (838) $10.36  $5.03 
             
Outstanding at end of period  4,594  $11.01  $5.32 
             
Exercisable at end of period  2,615  $8.34  $4.47 
The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at December 31, 20092010 and certain options granted in prior years that were outside the 1997 Incentive Plan (shares in thousands):
 
                                
 Options Outstanding  Options Outstanding 
 Weighted Average
        Weighted Average
       
 Remaining
 Number of
      Remaining
 Number of
     
 Contractual Life
 Options
 Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
  Contractual Life
 Options
 Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
 
 (Years) Outstanding Exercise Price Fair Value  (Years) Outstanding Exercise Price Fair Value 
Range of exercise prices:                                
$3.87 - $8.00  2.60   350  $7.36  $3.98   2.76   134  $7.06  $3.65 
$8.01 - $9.37  0.99   425  $8.49  $5.25   1.24   139  $8.38  $4.48 
$9.38 - $13.10  4.64   708  $11.42  $5.04   3.87   590  $11.58  $5.26 
$13.11 - $15.05  7.08   1,341  $14.58  $6.43   6.07   1,077  $14.57  $6.43 
$15.06 - $19.42  8.26   1,071  $15.34  $5.69   7.27   876  $15.33  $5.68 
      
      3,895  $12.90  $5.62       2,816  $13.52  $5.72 
      
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)     $637              $2,265         
 

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 Options Exercisable  Options Exercisable 
 Number of
      Number of
     
 Options
 Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
  Options
 Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
 
 Exercisable Exercise Price Fair Value  Exercisable Exercise Price Fair Value 
Range of exercise prices:                        
$3.87 - $8.00  308  $7.76  $4.24   108  $7.68  $4.03 
$8.01 - $9.37  425  $8.49  $5.25   139  $8.38  $4.48 
$9.38 - $13.10  708  $11.42  $5.04   590  $11.58  $5.26 
$13.11 - $15.05  1,341  $14.58  $6.43   1,077  $14.57  $6.43 
$15.06 - $19.42  1,071  $15.34  $5.69   876  $15.33  $5.68 
      
  3,853  $12.99  $5.66   2,790  $13.60  $5.76 
      
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $453          $2,040         
 
We did not grant any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010. The total fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2009 2008 and 20072008 was less than $0.1 million, $7.5 million and $7.1$7.5 million, respectively. The total fair value of stock options vested during the year ended December 31, 20092010 was less than $0.1 million. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, we recognized less than $0.1 million, $15.1less than $0.1 million and $3.5$15.1 million in pre-tax expense related to stock options, respectively. We recognized tax benefits of less than $0.1 million, $5.2less than $0.1 million, and $0.7$5.2 million related to our stock options for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. Compensation expense recognized during 2008 related to stock option awards included the charge we took for the accelerated vesting, as discussed above. For unvested stock option awards outstanding as of December 31, 2009,2010, we expect to recognize less than $0.1 million of compensation expense over a weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately 2.01.5 years. The weighted average remaining contractual term for stock option awards exercisable as of December 31, 20092010 is 5.95.6 years. The intrinsic value of the options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 was $4.0 million, $1.9 million $5.8 million and $10.2$5.8 million, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of options for the year ended December 31, 20092010, was $1.3$3.6 million with recognition of associated tax benefits in the amount of $0.1$0.3 million.


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Common Stock Awards
 
The total fair market value of all common stock awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 was $17.9 million, $8.8 million $6.5 million and $4.7$6.5 million, respectively.
 
The following table summarizes information for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 about the common share awards that we have issued (shares in thousands):
 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2010 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  3,679  $7.14   1,094  $13.70 
Shares issued during period(1)  1,804  $9.90   153  $1.28 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   968  $4.13 
Shares cancelled during period  (154) $5.94     $ 
Shares repurchased during period  (302) $10.24   (302) $10.24 
                 
Shares at end of period  5,027  $7.98   1,913  $8.41 
                 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  1,409  $14.42   748  $14.05 
Shares issued during period(1)  2,667  $3.30   146  $5.96 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   272  $15.04 
Shares cancelled during period  (325) $7.24     $ 
Shares repurchased during period  (72) $6.73   (72) $6.73 
                 
Shares at end of period  3,679  $7.14   1,094  $13.70 
                 
 

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  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  1,078  $14.01   478  $13.48 
Shares issued during period(1)  428  $15.10   47  $18.01 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   320  $13.97 
Shares repurchased during period  (97) $12.86   (97) $12.86 
                 
Shares at end of period  1,409  $14.42   748  $14.05 
                 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  833  $13.69   258  $12.44 
Shares issued during period(1)  318  $14.87   54  $17.48 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   239  $13.87 
Shares repurchased during period  (73) $14.05   (73) $14.05 
                 
Shares at end of period  1,078  $14.01   478  $13.48 
                 
 
 
(1)Includes 109,410, 143,100 47,190 and 53,64847,190 shares of common stock issued to our non-employee directors vested immediately upon issuance during 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively.
 
For common stock grants that vest immediately upon issuance, we record expense equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant. For common stock awards that do not immediately vest, we recognize compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the grant, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, we recognized $10.6 million, $6.0 million $6.1 million and $5.6$6.1 million, respectively, of pre-tax expense from continuing operations associated with common stock


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awards, including common stock grants to our outside directors. In connection with the expense related to common stock awards recognized during the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, we recognized tax benefits of $2.0$4.1 million. Tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 were $1.5$2.0 million and $1.2$1.5 million, respectively. For the unvested common stock awards outstanding as of December 31, 2009,2010, we anticipate that we will recognize $6.5$11.3 million of pre-tax expense over the next 1.21.0 years.
Performance Units
During March 2010, we issued a total of 0.6 million performance units to certain of our employees and officers. Performance units provide a cash incentive award, the unit value of which is determined with reference to our common stock. The performance units are measured based on two performance periods. One half of the performance units are measured based on a performance period consisting of the first year after the grant date, and the other half are measured based on a performance period consisting of the second year after the grant date. At the end of each performance period, 100%, 50%, or 0% of an individual’s performance units for that period will vest, based on the relative placement of our total shareholder return within a peer group consisting of Key and five other companies. If we are in the top third of the peer group, 100% of the performance units will vest; if we are in the middle third, 50% will vest; and if we are in the bottom third, the performance units will expire unvested and no payment will be made. If any performance units vest for a given performance period, the award holder will be paid a cash amount equal to the vested percentage of the performance units multiplied by the closing price of our common stock on the last trading day of the performance period. We account for the performance units as a liability-type award as they are settled in cash. As of December 31, 2010, the fair value of outstanding performance units issued in March 2010 was $2.7 million, and is being accreted to compensation expense over the vesting terms of the awards. The unrecognized compensation cost related to our unvested performance units is estimated to be $1.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.0 years as of December 31, 2010.
 
Phantom Share Plan
 
In December 2006, we announced the implementation of a “Phantom Share Plan,” in which certain of our employees were granted “Phantom Shares.” Phantom Shares vest ratably over a four-year period and convey the right to the grantee to receive a cash payment on the anniversary date of the grant equal to the fair market value of the Phantom Shares vesting on that date. Grantees are not permitted to defer this payment to a later date. The Phantom Shares are a “liability” type award and we account for these awards at fair value. We recognize compensation expense related to the Phantom Shares based on the change in the fair value of the awards during the period and the percentage of the service requirement that has been performed, net of estimated and actual forfeitures, with an offsetting liability recorded on our consolidated balance sheets. We recognized $1.1 million and $1.9 million of pre-tax compensation expense from continuing operations, and less than $0.1 million of pre-tax benefit and approximately $3.3 million of pre-tax compensation expense associated with the Phantom Shares for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007,2008, respectively. As of December 31, 2009,2010, we recorded current and non-current liabilities of $1.5$1.1 million and $0.5,$1.1 million, respectively, which represented the aggregate fair value of the Phantom Shares on that date.

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We recognized income tax benefits associated with the Phantom Shares of $0.4 million, $0.7 million and less than $0.1 million in 2010, 2009 and $1.3 million in 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively. For unvested Phantom Share awards outstanding as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on the market price of our common stock on this date, we expect to recognize approximately $0.9$0.4 million of compensation expense over a weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.20.8 years. During 2009,2010, cash payments related to the Phantom Shares totaled $1.2$2.2 million.
 
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
In August 2007, we issued approximately 587,000 SARs to our executive officers. Each SAR has a ten-year term from the date of grant. The vesting of all outstanding SAR awards was accelerated during the fourth quarter of 2008. Upon the exercise of a SAR, the recipient will receive an amount equal to the difference


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between the exercise price and the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of exercise, multiplied by the number of shares of common stock for which the SAR was exercised. All payments will be made in shares of our common stock. Prior to exercise, the SAR does not entitle the recipient to receive any shares of our common stock and does not provide the recipient with any voting or other stockholders’ rights. We account for these SARs as equity awards and recognize compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the SAR based on their fair value on the date of issuance, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. We did not recognize any expense associated with these awards during 2010 and 2009. Compensation expense recognized in 2008 and 2007 in connection with the SARs was $3.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively.million. We recognized income tax benefits of $1.1 million and $0.2 million in 2008, and 2007, respectively, in connection with this expense.
 
Valuation Assumptions on Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights
 
The fair value of each stock option grant or SAR was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, based on the following weighted-average assumptions:
 
                       
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
Risk-free interest rate  2.21%  2.86%  4.41%  n/a   2.21%  2.86%
Expected life of options and SARs, years  6   6   6   n/a   6   6 
Expected volatility of our stock price  53.70%  36.86%  39.49%  n/a   53.70%  36.86%
Expected dividends  none   none   none   n/a   none   none 
 
NOTE 19.21.  TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
 
Employee Loans and Advances
 
From time to time, we have made certain retention loans and relocation loans to employees other than executive officers. The retention loans are forgiven over various time periods so long as the employee continues their employment with us. The relocation loans are repaid upon the employee selling his prior residence. As of December 31, 20092010 and 2008,2009, these loans, in the aggregate, totaled $0.2.$0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Of this amount, less than $0.1 million were made to our former officers, with the remainder being made to our current employees.
 
Receivables from Affiliates
As discussed in “Note 2. Acquisitions”, in October 2010, we acquired certain subsidiaries, together with associated assets, owned by OFS, a privately-held oilfield services company of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC. At the time of the acquisition, OFS conducted business with companies owned by one of the former owners and employees of an OFS subsidiary purchased by us. Subsequent to the acquisition, we continued to provide services to these companies. The prices charged for our services are at rates that are equivalent to the prices charged to our other customers in the U.S. market. As of December 31, 2010, our receivables with these related parties totaled $1.0 million and revenues from these customers since the date of acquisition through the year ended December 31, 2010 totaled $1.3 million.
Related Party Notes Payable
 
On October 25, 2007,Concurrently with the sale of six barge rigs and related equipment in May 2010, we entered intorepaid the remaining $6.0 million outstanding under a note payable to a related party. This was the second of two promissory notes payable with related parties in connection with an acquisition.(each, a “Related Party Note”) entered into on October 25, 2007. The first Related Party Note was an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, whichand was due and paid in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest,repaid on October 25, 2009. The second Related Party Note was an unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million isand was payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, on each anniversary date of its issue through October 2012. Each of the notes bore or bears interest at the Federal Funds Rate, adjustedmillion.


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annually on the anniversary date of the note. As of December 31, 2009, the interest rate on the second note was 0.11%. Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $0.2 million, $1.2 million and $0.2 million respectively, on the two notes in aggregate.
The Federal Funds rate does not represent a rate that would have resulted if an independent borrower and an independent lender had negotiated a similar transaction under comparable terms and conditions and is not equal to our incremental borrowing rate. We recorded the promissory notes at fair value which resulted in a discount being recorded. The discount will be recognized as interest expense over the life of the promissory notes using the effective interest method.
 
Transactions with Employees
 
In connection with an acquisition in 2008, the former owner of the acquiree became an employee of Key. At the time of the acquisition, the employee owned, and continues to own, an exploration and production company. Subsequent to the acquisition, we continued to provide services to this company. The prices charged for these services are at rates that are an average of the prices charged to our other customers in the California market. As of December 31, 2009,2010, our receivables with this company totaled $0.1$0.2 million, and for the year ended December 31, 2009,2010, revenues from this company totaled $3.4$4.3 million.
 
Board of Director Relationship with CustomerRelationships
 
One memberof the members of our boardBoard of directorsDirectors is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“Anadarko”), which is one of our customers. Sales to Anadarko comprisedwere approximately 4% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010, and less than 2% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2009 2008 and 2007.2008. Our sales to Anadarko were less than 1% of Anadarko’s revenues for 2010, 2009 2008 and 2007.2008. Receivables outstanding from Anadarko were approximately 2% and 1% of our total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Transactions with Anadarko for our services are made on terms consistent with other customers.
 
Concurrent with our acquisition of OFS in October 2010, we created a new class III directorship on our Board with a term ending at the 2012 annual stockholder meeting. This vacancy was filled with by a nominee designated by OFS pursuant to the terms of the purchase and sale agreement.
NOTE 20.22.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2009 2008 2007  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
                        
Property and equipment acquired under captial lease obligations $938  $7,654  $12,003 
Property and equipment acquired under capital $  $938  $7,654 
lease obligations            
Common stock issued in acquisition  153,963       
Asset retirement obligations  517   397   12   1,023   517   397 
Unrealized loss on short-term investments     (8)           (8)
Accrued repurchases of common stock        2,949 
Debt assumed and issued in acquisitions        40,149 
Software acquired under financing arrangement     3,985            3,985 
Supplemental cash flow information:
                        
Cash paid for interest $42,575  $45,313  $38,457  $41,763  $42,575  $45,313 
Cash paid for taxes $12,872  $43,494  $96,327  $4,610  $12,872  $43,494 
Tax refunds $9,135  $3,701  $429  $56,154  $9,135  $3,701 
 
Cash paid for interest includes cash payments for interest on our long-term debt and capital lease obligations, and commitment and agency fees paid, and cash paid to settle the interest rate swaps associated with the termination of our prior credit facility in 2007.


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paid.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
NOTE 21.23.  SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
We revised our reportableAs of December 31, 2010, we operate in two business segments, effective in the first quarter of 2009. The new operating segments are Well Servicing and Production Services. Financial results for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 have been restated to reflect the change in operating segments. We revised our segments to align with changes in management’s resource allocation and performance assessment in making decisions regarding our operations. Our rig services and fluid management services operations are aggregated within our Well Servicing segment. Our pressure pumping services, coiled tubing services, fishing and rental services and wireline services operations, as well as our technology development group in Canada, are now aggregated within our Production Services segment. These changes reflect our current operating focus. The accounting policies for our segments are the same as those described inNote 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesPolicies.”.” All inter-segment sales pricing is based on current market conditions. As mentioned in“Note 3. Discontinued Operations,”on October 1, 2010, we completed the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses to Patterson-UTI, which significantly


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reduced our involvement in these lines of business. We are revising our reportable segments in the first quarter of 2011 to realign our current business and management structure. The following is a description of the segments:our segments as of December 31, 2010:
 
Well Servicing Segment
 
RigRig-Based Services
 
These services include the maintenance, of existing wells, workover and recompletion of existing wells, completion of newly drilled wells, drilling of horizontal wells, recompletion of existing wells (re-entering a well to complete the well in a new geologic zone or formation) and plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their useful lives. We also provide specialty drilling services to oil and natural gas producers with certain of our larger well servicing rigs that are capable of providing conventional and horizontal drilling services.
 
WorkoverMaintenance services provided by our rigs include routine mechanical repairs to the pumps, tubing and other equipment in a well, removing debris and formation material from the wellbore, and pulling rods and other downhole equipment out of the wellbore to identify and resolve a production problem.
The workover services that we provide are performeddesigned to enhance the production of existing wells. Suchwells, and generally are more complex and time consuming than normal maintenance services. Workover services can include extensions of existing wells to drain new formations either by deepening or extending well bores tointo new zones orformations by drilling horizontal or lateral well bores, to improve reservoir drainage. In less extensive workovers, our rigs are used to sealsealing off depleted production zones in existing well bores or to access aand accessing previously bypassed productive zone.production zones, converting former production wells into injection wells for enhanced recovery operations and conducting major subsurface repairs due to equipment failures. Workover services may last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of the workover.
 
Our completion and recompletion services prepare a newly drilled oil or natural gas well for production. We typically provide a well service rig and may also provide other equipment such as a workover package to assist in the completion process.
 
Fluid Management Services
 
These services include fluid management logistics, including oilfield transportation and produced-water disposal services. Our oilfield transportation and produced-water disposalThese services include vacuum truck services, fluid transportation services and disposal services for operators whose oil or natural gas wells produce saltwater andor other non-hydrocarbon fluids. In addition, we are a supplier of frac tanks which are used for temporary storage of fluids in conjunctionassociated with the fluid hauling operations. Our fluid management services will collect, transport and dispose of the saltwater. These fluids are removed from the well site and transported for disposal in a SWD well.
 
Production Services Segment
 
Pressure PumpingHistorically, our Production Services
These segment included pressure pumping services include well stimulation(fracturing, nitrogen, acidizing, and cementing), wireline services (perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services), coiled tubing services and fishing and rental services. On October 1, 2010, we completed the sale of our pressure pumping and wireline businesses to Patterson-UTI, which significantly reduced our involvement in these lines of business in the United States. As discussed in “Note 3. Discontinued Operations,” for the financial statements presented in this report, we show the results of operations for our pressure pumping and wireline business as discontinued operations for all periods presented. As of December 31, 2010, our Production Services segment primarily consists of our coiled tubing and fishing and rental services. Our Production Services segment also includes some specialty pumping services, nitrogen services, and cementing services to oil and natural gas producers. Well stimulation services include fracturing, nitrogen, acidizing, cementing and coiled tubing services. These services (which may be completion or workover services) are provided to oil and natural gas producers and are used to enhance the production of oil and natural gas wells from formations which exhibit restricted flow of oil and natural gas. In the fracturing process, we typically pump fluid and sized sand, or proppants, into a well at high pressure in order to fracture the formation and thereby increase the flow of oil and natural gas. With our cementing services, we pump cement into a well between the casing and the well bore.


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Coiled Tubing Services
Coiled tubing services involve the use of a continuous metal pipe spooled on a large reel for oil and natural gas well applications, such as wellbore clean-outs, nitrogen jet lifts, and through-tubing fishing and formation stimulations utilizing acid, chemical treatments and fracturing. Coiled tubing is also used for a number of horizontal well applications such as milling temporary plugs between frac stages.
Fishing and Rental Services
 
These services include the recovery of lost or stuck equipment in the well bore utilizing a “fishing tool.” We offer a full line of services and rental equipment designed for use both onshore and offshore for drilling and workover services. Fishing services involve recovering lost or stuck equipment in the wellbore utilizing a broad array of “fishing tools.” Our rental tool inventory consists of drill pipe, production tubulars, handling tools (including our patented Hydra-Walk® pipe-handling units and services), pressure-controlledpressure-control equipment, power swivels and foam air units.
 
Wireline Services
These services include perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services. After the well bore is cased and cemented, we can provide a number of services. Perforating creates the flow path between the reservoir and the well bore. Production logging can be performed throughout the life of the well to measure temperature, fluid type, flow rate, pressure and other reservoir characteristics. This service helps the operator analyze and monitor well performance and determine when a well may need a workover or further stimulation.
Advanced Measurements, Inc. (“AMI”)
 
Also included in our Production Services segment is AMI, our technology development company based in Canada. AMI is focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow.
 
Functional Support
 
We have aggregated all of our operating segments that do not meet the aggregation criteria to form a “Functional Support” segment. These services include expenses associated with managing all of our reportable operating segments. Functional Support assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and investments in subsidiaries, our equity-method investment in IROC and deferred income tax assets.
 
The following present our segment information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 2008 and 20072008 (in thousands):
 
                                        
 Well
 Production
 Functional
      Well
 Production
 Functional
     
 Servicing Services Support Eliminations Total  Servicing Services Support Eliminations Total 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2009:
                    
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010:
                    
Revenues from external customers $859,747  $218,918  $  $  $1,078,665  $980,271  $173,413  $  $  $1,153,684 
Intersegment revenue  10   5,662      (5,672)     251   9,434      (9,685)   
Depreciation and amortization  102,044   24,114   10,889      137,047 
Operating expenses  781,504   240,625   105,586      1,127,715   801,238   117,210   114,835      1,033,283 
Asset retirements and impairments  65,869   93,933         159,802 
Operating income (loss)  12,374   (115,640)  (105,586)     (208,852)  76,989   32,089   (125,724)     (16,646)
Interest expense  (2,007)  (727)  41,803      39,069 
Income (loss) before income taxes  14,414   (114,150)  (148,065)     (247,801)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (948)  (190)  43,097      41,959 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax  76,756   34,538   (167,202)     (55,908)
                   
Total assets  1,133,068   251,580   643,854   (364,092)  1,664,410   1,425,710   369,639   479,913   (382,326)  1,892,936 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  75,242   39,305   13,875      128,422   109,301   37,058   33,951      180,310 


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 Well
 Production
 Functional
      Well
 Production
 Functional
     
 Servicing Services Support Eliminations Total  Servicing Services Support Eliminations Total 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                    
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2009:
                    
Revenues from external customers $1,470,332  $501,756  $  $  $1,972,088  $859,747  $95,952  $  $  $955,699 
Intersegment revenue  93   5,281      (5,374)     10   5,411      (5,421)   
Depreciation and amortization  114,178   27,163   7,892      149,233 
Operating expenses  1,114,432   407,560   156,816      1,678,808   667,326   83,062   97,694      848,082 
Asset retirements and impairments     69,752   5,385      75,137   65,869   31,166         97,035 
Operating income (loss)  355,900   24,444   (162,201)     218,143   12,374   (45,439)  (105,586)     (138,651)
Interest expense  (2,310)  (1,828)  45,385      41,247 
Income (loss) before income taxes  354,928   27,804   (208,676)     174,056 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (2,007)  (391)  41,803      39,405 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax  14,414   (43,571)  (148,065)     (177,222)
Total assets  1,386,753   429,131   587,696   (386,657)  2,016,923   1,133,068   251,580   643,854   (364,092)  1,664,410 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  145,494   65,312   8,188      218,994   75,242   39,305   13,875      128,422 
 
                                        
 Well
 Production
 Functional
      Well
 Production
 Functional
     
 Servicing Services Support Eliminations Total  Servicing Services Support Eliminations Total 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                    
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                    
Revenues from external customers $1,240,126  $421,886  $  $  $1,662,012  $1,470,332  $154,114  $  $  $1,624,446 
Intersegment revenue                 93   5,177      (5,270)   
Depreciation and amortization  120,169   17,718   11,720      149,607 
Operating expenses  879,270   315,919   150,444      1,345,633   994,263   112,836   145,096      1,252,195 
Asset retirements and impairments                    20,716   5,385      26,101 
Operating income (loss)  360,856   105,967   (150,444)     316,379   355,900   2,844   (162,201)     196,543 
Interest expense  (1,205)  (1,047)  38,459      36,207 
Income (loss) before income taxes  358,549   108,129   (190,738)     275,940 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (2,310)  (453)  45,385      42,622 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax  354,928   5,117   (208,676)     151,369 
Total assets  1,300,516   373,380   390,662   (205,481)  1,859,077   1,386,753   429,131   587,696   (386,657)  2,016,923 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  126,394   79,854   6,312      212,560   145,494   65,312   8,188      218,994 
 
The following table presents selected financial information related to our operations by geography (in thousands of U.S. Dollars):
 
                                            
 U.S. Argentina Mexico Canada Russia Eliminations Total  U.S. International Eliminations Total 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010:
                
Revenue from external customers $961,244  $192,440  $  $1,153,684 
Long-lived assets  1,359,993   171,957   (53,034)  1,478,916 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2009:
                                            
Revenue from external customers $881,329  $68,625  $118,650  $873  $9,188  $  $1,078,665  $758,363  $197,336  $  $955,699 
Long-lived assets  1,263,376   18,671   64,162   8,182   54,956   (129,069)  1,280,278   1,263,376   145,971   (129,069)  1,280,278 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                                            
Revenue from external customers $1,800,199  $118,841  $47,200  $5,848  $  $  $1,972,088  $1,452,557  $171,889  $  $1,624,446 
Long-lived assets  1,434,578   25,419   45,547   7,482      (55,225)  1,457,801   1,434,578   78,448   (55,225)  1,457,801 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                            
Revenue from external customers $1,556,108  $93,925  $9,041  $2,938  $  $  $1,662,012 
Long-lived assets  1,368,735   29,762   11,089   10,782      (49,156)  1,371,212 


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NOTE 22.24.  UNAUDITED QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Set forth below is unaudited summarized quarterly information for the two most recent years covered by these consolidated financial statements (in thousands, except for per share data):
 
                                
 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter  First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 
Year Ended December 31, 2009:
                
Year Ended December 31, 2010:
                
Revenues $331,989  $241,458  $237,671   267,547  $251,959  $267,785  $283,739  $350,201 
Direct operating expenses  227,227   173,853   179,901   198,476   189,202   196,171   198,158   251,481 
Asset retirements and impairments        159,802    
Income (loss) before income taxes  1,129   (29,131)  (198,206)  (21,593)
Net income (loss)  904   (18,473)  (125,017)  (14,090)
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  904   (18,473)  (124,942)  (13,610)
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (10,902)  (11,038)  (2,280)  (11,176)
Net (loss) income  (9,007)  (2,856)  6,003   76,209 
(Loss) income attributable to Key  (7,580)  (2,236)  6,772   76,539 
Earnings per share(1):                                
Basic $0.01  $(0.15) $(1.03) $(0.11) $(0.06) $(0.02) $0.05  $0.54 
Diluted $0.01  $(0.15) $(1.03) $(0.11) $(0.06) $(0.02) $0.05  $0.54 
 
                                
 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter  First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 
Year Ended December 31, 2008:
                
Year Ended December 31, 2009:
                
Revenues $456,399  $502,003  $535,620  $478,066  $283,649  $219,061  $215,349  $237,640 
Direct operating expenses  281,641   322,488   342,195   304,003   185,529   155,118   156,444   178,851 
Asset retirements and impairments           75,137         97,035    
Income (loss) before income taxes  56,907   71,247   77,541   (31,639)
Income (loss) from continuing operations  2,213   (16,024)  (79,080)  (18,357)
Net income (loss)  34,450   43,801   48,462   (42,900)  904   (18,473)  (125,017)  (14,090)
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  34,484   44,012   48,462   (42,900)
Income (loss) attributable to Key  904   (18,473)  (124,942)  (13,610)
Earnings per share(1):                                
Basic $0.27  $0.35  $0.39  $(0.35) $0.01  $(0.15) $(1.03) $(0.11)
Diluted $0.27  $0.35  $0.39  $(0.35) $0.01  $(0.15) $(1.03) $(0.11)
 
 
(1)Quarterly earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, and the sum of the quarters may not equal annual earnings per common share.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
NOTE 23.25.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Our Senior Notes are guaranteed by virtually all of our domestic subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. The guarantees were joint and several, full, complete and unconditional. There were no restrictions on the ability of subsidiary guarantors to transfer funds to the parent company.
 
As a result of these guarantee arrangements, we are required to present the following condensed consolidating financial information.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                        
 December 31, 2009  December 31, 2010 
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Assets:
                                        
Current assets $72,021  $189,935  $122,018  $158  $384,132  $20,287  $287,244  $106,489  $  $414,020 
Property and equipment, net     822,882   41,726      864,608      861,041   75,703      936,744 
Goodwill     316,513   29,589      346,102      418,047   29,562      447,609 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,421      537      10,958   7,806            7,806 
Intercompany notes, accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  1,782,002   577,546   7,462   (2,367,010)   
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  2,110,185   757,657   (6,226)  (2,861,616)   
Other assets  4,033   40,198   14,379      58,610   5,234   56,954   24,569      86,757 
                      
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,868,477  $1,947,074  $215,711  $(2,366,852) $1,664,410  $2,143,512  $2,380,943  $230,097  $(2,861,616) $1,892,936 
                      
Liabilities and equity:
                                        
Current liabilities $6,468  $145,040  $38,261  $  $189,769   77,144   142,962   61,529      281,635 
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current portion  512,812   11,105   32      523,949   425,000   2,116   5      427,121 
Intercompany notes and accounts payable  451,361   1,487,950   87,568   (2,026,879)     587,801   1,738,214   120,410   (2,446,425)   
Deferred tax liabilities  151,624      (4,644)     146,980   70,511   73,790   8      144,309 
Other long-term liabilities  3,072   57,500         60,572   1,253   56,815         58,068 
Equity  743,140   245,479   94,494   (339,973)  743,140   981,803   367,046   48,145   (415,191)  981,803 
                      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $1,868,477  $1,947,074  $215,711  $(2,366,852) $1,664,410  $2,143,512  $2,380,943  $230,097  $(2,861,616) $1,892,936 
                      
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                        
 December 31, 2008  December 31, 2009 
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Assets:
                                        
Current assets $29,673  $440,758  $88,534  $157  $559,122  $72,021  $189,935  $122,018  $158  $384,132 
Property and equipment, net     1,025,007   26,676      1,051,683      752,543   41,726      794,269 
Goodwill     316,669   4,323      320,992      316,513   29,589      346,102 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,489            10,489   10,421      537      10,958 
Intercompany notes, accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  1,917,522   419,554   1,775   (2,338,851)     1,782,002   577,546   7,462   (2,367,010)   
Other assets  22,597   48,237   3,803      74,637   4,033   40,198   14,379      58,610 
Noncurrent assets held for sale     70,339         70,339 
                      
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,980,281  $2,250,225  $125,111  $(2,338,694) $2,016,923  $1,868,477  $1,947,074  $215,711  $(2,366,852) $1,664,410 
                      
Liabilities and equity:
                                        
Current liabilities $13,792  $231,528  $28,054  $(1) $273,373  $6,468  $145,040  $38,261  $  $189,769 
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current portion  612,813   20,729   49      633,591   512,812   11,105   32      523,949 
Intercompany notes and accounts payable  305,348   1,624,932   69,204   (1,999,484)     451,361   1,487,950   87,568   (2,026,879)   
Deferred tax liabilities  187,596      985      188,581   151,624      (4,644)     146,980 
Other long-term liabilities     60,386   260      60,646   3,072   57,500         60,572 
Stockholders’ equity  860,732   312,650   26,559   (339,209)  860,732 
Equity  743,140   245,479   94,494   (339,973)  743,140 
                      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $1,980,281  $2,250,225  $125,111  $(2,338,694) $2,016,923 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $1,868,477  $1,947,074  $215,711  $(2,366,852) $1,664,410 
                      

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                    
 Year Ended December 31, 2009                     
   Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Year Ended December 31, 2010 
 Parent Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated    Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 (In thousands)  Parent Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
Revenues
 $  $928,639  $201,507  $(51,481) $1,078,665  $  $1,009,261  $198,005  $(53,582) $1,153,684 
Costs and expenses:
                                        
Direct operating expenses     653,112   164,243   (37,898)  779,457 
Direct operating expense     664,387   212,195   (41,570)  835,012 
Depreciation and amortization expense     162,415   7,147      169,562      127,550   9,497      137,047 
General and administrative expenses  (452)  160,426   18,693   29   178,696 
Asset retirements and impairments     159,535   267      159,802 
General and administrative expense  3,618   173,274   25,517   (4,138)  198,271 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  42,671   (3,756)  154      39,069   44,707   (3,390)  642      41,959 
Other, net  1,237   (698)  10,412   (11,071)  (120)  (1,243)  (1,404)  9,161   (9,211)  (2,697)
                      
Total costs and expenses, net
  43,456   1,131,034   200,916   (48,940)  1,326,466   47,082   960,417   257,012   (54,919)  1,209,592 
           
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (43,456)  (202,395)  591   (2,541)  (247,801)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes  (47,082)  48,844   (59,007)  1,337   (55,908)
Income tax benefit  90,694      431      91,125   8,175      12,337      20,512 
                      
Net income (loss)
  47,238   (202,395)  1,022   (2,541)  (156,676)
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (38,907)  48,844   (46,670)  1,337   (35,396)
Discontinued operations     105,745         105,745 
                      
Noncontrolling interest        (555)     (555)
Net (loss) income  (38,907)  154,589   (46,670)  1,337   70,349 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest        (3,146)     (3,146)
                      
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
 $47,238  $(202,395) $1,577  $(2,541) $(156,121)
(LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $(38,907) $154,589  $(43,524) $1,337  $73,495 
                      
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                    
 Year Ended December 31, 2008                     
   Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 Parent Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated    Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 (In thousands)  Parent Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
Revenues
 $  $1,818,736  $175,845  $(22,493) $1,972,088  $  $805,673  $201,507  $(51,481) $955,699 
Costs and expenses:
                                        
Direct operating expenses     1,139,006   127,374   (16,053)  1,250,327 
Direct operating expense     549,597   164,243   (37,898)  675,942 
Depreciation and amortization expense     163,257   7,517      170,774      142,086   7,147      149,233 
General and administrative expenses  1,616   237,635   19,251   (795)  257,707 
General and administrative expense  (452)  153,870   18,693   29   172,140 
Asset retirements and impairments     75,137         75,137      96,768   267      97,035 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  44,842   (4,320)  477   248   41,247   42,671   (3,420)  154      39,405 
Other, net  5,219   (7,073)  9,143   (4,449)  2,840   1,237   (1,412)  10,412   (11,071)  (834)
                      
Total costs and expenses, net
  51,677   1,603,642   163,762   (21,049)  1,798,032   43,456   937,489   200,916   (48,940)  1,132,921 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes  (43,456)  (131,816)  591   (2,541)  (177,222)
Income tax benefit (expense)  90,694   (25,151)  431      65,974 
                      
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (51,677)  215,094   12,083   (1,444)  174,056 
Income tax expense  (81,233)  (4,320)  (4,690)     (90,243)
Income (loss) from continuing operations  47,238   (156,967)  1,022   (2,541)  (111,248)
Discontinued operations     (45,428)        (45,428)
                      
Net (loss) income
  (132,910)  210,774   7,393   (1,444)  83,813 
Net income (loss)  47,238   (202,395)  1,022   (2,541)  (156,676)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest        (555)     (555)
                      
Noncontrolling interest        (245)     (245)
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $47,238  $(202,395) $1,577  $(2,541) $(156,121)
                      
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders
 $(132,910) $210,774  $7,638  $(1,444) $84,058 
           
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                    
 Year Ended December 31, 2007                     
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Year Ended December 31, 2008 
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 (In thousands)  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
Revenues
 $  $1,561,059  $105,819  $(4,866) $1,662,012  $  $1,471,094  $175,845  $(22,493) $1,624,446 
Costs and expenses:
                                        
Direct operating expenses     906,254   82,980   (3,620)  985,614 
Direct operating expense     894,529   127,374   (16,053)  1,005,850 
Depreciation and amortization expense     123,821   5,802      129,623      142,090   7,517      149,607 
General and administrative expenses  1,693   216,959   11,935   (191)  230,396 
General and administrative expense  1,616   226,273   19,251   (795)  246,345 
Asset retirements and impairments     26,101         26,101 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  38,866   (3,134)  723   (248)  36,207   44,842   (2,945)  477   248   42,622 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  9,557            9,557 
Other, net  (449)  (5,850)  1,781   (807)  (5,325)  5,219   (7,361)  9,143   (4,449)  2,552 
                      
Total costs and expenses, net
  49,667   1,238,050   103,221   (4,866)  1,386,072   51,677   1,278,687   163,762   (21,049)  1,473,077 
           
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (49,667)  323,009   2,598      275,940 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes  (51,677)  192,407   12,083   (1,444)  151,369 
Income tax (expense) benefit  (105,928)  934   (1,774)     (106,768)  (81,233)  4,023   (4,690)     (81,900)
                      
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (132,910)  196,430   7,393   (1,444)  69,469 
Discontinued operations     14,344         14,344 
           
Net (loss) income
  (155,595)  323,943   824      169,172   (132,910)  210,774   7,393   (1,444)  83,813 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest        (245)     (245)
                      
Noncontrolling interest        (117)     (117)
(LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KEY
 $(132,910) $210,774  $7,638  $(1,444) $84,058 
                      
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders
 $(155,595) $323,943  $941  $  $169,289 
           

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31, 2009  Year Ended December 31, 2010 
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 $  $185,279  $(442) $  $184,837 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 $  $121,551  $8,254  $  $129,805 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                        
Capital expenditures     (124,744)  (3,678)     (128,422)     (169,443)  (10,867)     (180,310)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets     258,202         258,202 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (86,688)        (86,688)
Intercompany notes and accounts  65,580   (17,523)  (22,115)  (25,942)     (165)  (84,742)     84,907    
Other investing activities, net  199   5,580   12,007      17,786   165             165 
                      
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  65,779   (136,687)  (13,786)  (25,942)  (110,636)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
     (82,671)  (10,867)  84,907   (8,631)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                        
Payments on revolving credit facility  (100,000)           (100,000)
Repayments of long-term debt     (6,970)        (6,970)
Repayments of capital lease obligations     (8,493)        (8,493)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility  110,000            110,000 
Repayments on revolving credit facility  (197,813)           (197,813)
Repurchases of common stock  (3,098)           (3,098)
Intercompany notes and accounts  32,823   (76,175)  17,410   25,942      84,742   165      (84,907)   
Other financing activities, net  1,398   (28,873)        (27,475)  6,169            6,169 
                      
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  (65,779)  (105,048)  17,410   25,942   (127,475)
Net cash used in financing activities
     (15,298)     (84,907)  (100,205)
                      
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        (2,023)     (2,023)        (1,735)     (1,735)
                      
Net (decrease) increase in cash
     (56,456)  1,159      (55,297)
Net increase (decrease) in cash
     23,582   (4,348)     19,234 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
     75,847   16,844      92,691 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
     19,391   18,003      37,394 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $  $19,391  $18,003  $  $37,394 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $  $42,973  $13,655  $  $56,628��
                      
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31, 2008  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 $17,573  $364,840  $(15,249) $  $367,164  $  $185,279  $(442) $  $184,837 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                        
Capital expenditures     (214,659)  (4,335)     (218,994)     (124,744)  (3,678)     (128,422)
Acquisitions and asset purchases, net     (97,925)        (97,925)
of cash acquired                    
Investment in Geostream Services Group  (19,306)           (19,306)
Intercompany notes and accounts  (179,501)  (199,428)  (1,515)  380,444      65,580   (17,523)  (22,115)  (25,942)   
Other investing activities, net     7,151         7,151   199   5,580   12,007      17,786 
                      
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
  (198,807)  (504,861)  (5,850)  380,444   (329,074)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  65,779   (136,687)  (13,786)  (25,942)  (110,636)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                        
Borrowings on revolving credit facilty  172,813            172,813 
Payments on revolving credit facility  (38,026)           (38,026)  (100,000)           (100,000)
Repurchases of common stock  (139,358)           (139,358)
Intercompany notes and accounts  177,698   181,016   21,730   (380,444)     32,823   (76,175)  17,410   25,942    
Other financing activities, net  8,107   (11,506)        (3,399)  1,398   (28,873)        (27,475)
                      
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  181,234   169,510   21,730   (380,444)  (7,970)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  (65,779)  (105,048)  17,410   25,942   (127,475)
                      
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        4,068      4,068         (2,023)     (2,023)
                      
Net increase in cash
     29,489   4,699      34,188 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
     (56,456)  1,159      (55,297)
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
     46,358   12,145      58,503      75,847   16,844      92,691 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $  $75,847  $16,844  $  $92,691  $  $19,391  $18,003  $  $37,394 
                      
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31, 2007  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 $(3,401) $264,275  $(10,955) $  $249,919 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 $17,573  $364,840  $(15,249) $  $367,164 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                        
Capital expenditures     (207,400)  (5,160)     (212,560)     (214,659)  (4,335)     (218,994)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (157,955)        (157,955)
Investment in available for sale securities     (121,613)        (121,613)
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities     183,177         183,177 
Acquisitions and asset purchases, net of cash acquired     (97,925)        (97,925)
Investment in Geostream Services Group  (19,306)           (19,306)
Intercompany notes and accounts  (473,412)  (434,672)     908,084      (179,501)  (199,428)  (1,515)  380,444    
Other investing activities, net     6,104         6,104      7,151         7,151 
                      
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
  (473,412)  (732,359)  (5,160)  908,084   (302,847)  (198,807)  (504,861)  (5,850)  380,444   (329,074)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                        
Repayment of long-term debt  (396,000)           (396,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt  425,000            425,000 
Borrowings on revolving credit facility  50,000            50,000   172,813            172,813 
Common stock acquired by purchase  (30,454)           (30,454)
Payments on revolving credit facility  (38,026)           (38,026)
Repurchases of common stock  (139,358)           (139,358)
Intercompany notes and accounts  424,822   458,560   24,702   (908,084)     177,698   181,016   21,730   (380,444)   
Other financing activities, net  3,445   (28,751)        (25,306)  8,107   (11,506)        (3,399)
                      
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  476,813   429,809   24,702   (908,084)  23,240   181,234   169,510   21,730   (380,444)  (7,970)
                      
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        (184)     (184)        4,068      4,068 
                      
Net (decrease) increase in cash
     (38,275)  8,403      (29,872)
Net increase in cash
     29,489   4,699      34,188 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
     84,633   3,742      88,375      46,358   12,145      58,503 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $  $46,358  $12,145  $  $58,503  $  $75,847  $16,844  $  $92,691 
                      

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NOTE 26.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In January 2011, we acquired 10 SWD wells from Equity Energy Company for $14.3 million. We accounted for this purchase as an asset acquisition.
On February 14, 2011, we commenced an any and all cash tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to the Senior Notes. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time on March 14, 2011, unless extended or earlier terminated. Our obligation to accept for purchase and to pay for Senior Notes in the tender offer is conditioned on, among other things, the tender of Senior Notes representing at least a majority of the aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes outstanding on or prior to March 14, 2011 and our having received replacement financing on terms acceptable to us. We intend to fund the repurchase of the Senior Notes, plus all related fees and expenses, from the proceeds of one or more capital markets debt offerings and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.


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ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
None.
 
ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined inRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of such period.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.
 
A material weakness (as defined in SECRule 12b-2)12b-2 under the Exchange Act) is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
 
Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009.2010. In making this assessment, management used the criteria described inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway


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Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2009.2010.


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Our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report included herein.
 
Remediation of Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As described in “Item 9A. Controls and Procedures” in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, our management determined that as of December 31, 2008, ineffective control activities surrounding our payroll process constituted a material weakness to our system of internal control. These ineffective control activities had first been identified during 2006 and changes were made to our controls and procedures over 2007 and 2008, and continuing into 2009, in an effort to remediate these deficiencies. Activities to remediate the previously identified material weakness included relocating the payroll function to our corporate offices in Houston, Texas, replacement of personnel, increasing the overall size of the payroll department, and the implementation of a new human resource information system. The new human resource information system implemented in January 2009 allows for automated workflow and approval of standard human resource transactions. Additionally, we have compensating controls in place such as analytical reviews of payroll expenses and reconciliations of payroll accounts. Based upon the changes in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls, management has concluded that the remediation of the material weakness for our payroll process has been achieved as of December 31, 2009.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourthour last fiscal quarter of 2009,2010, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting; however, the testing of the remediation of the material weakness identifiedreporting.
We implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system on May 1, 2010. This implementation resulted in certain changes to business processes and internal controls beginning in the prior year was completed during the fourthsecond quarter that impacted financial reporting. However, we continue to perform a significant portion of 2009, allowing us to concludecontrols that follow our previously tested control structure. We believe that the remediationnew ERP system and related changes to internal controls will enhance our internal controls over financial reporting. We have taken the necessary steps to monitor and maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting subsequent to the system implementation and will continue to evaluate the operating effectiveness of this material weakness was achieved as of December 31, 2009.
related controls during subsequent periods.
 
ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
Not applicable.
 
PART III
 
ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 
Item 10 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2009.2010.
 
ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
Item 11 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2009.2010.
 
ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
Item 12 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2009.2010.
 
ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
 
Item 13 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2009.2010.


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ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
 
Item 14 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2009.2010.


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PART IV
 
ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
The following financial statements and exhibits are filed as part of this report:
 
1. Financial Statements — See“Index to Consolidated Financial Statements”at Page 54.48.
 
2. We have omitted all financial statement schedules because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements in notes to the financial statements.
 
3. Exhibits
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.1 Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.2 Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.3 Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.4 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.5 Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.6 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted June 4, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of the Company party thereto, and Lehman Brothers Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 4.3 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
The Exhibit Index, which follows the signature pages to this report and is incorporated by reference herein, sets forth a list of exhibits to this report.


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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 4.5 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2009, among Key Energy Services California, Inc., the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.1† Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.2† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.3† The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.4† Form of Award Agreement under the 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.5† Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 24, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.6† Form of Non-Plan Option Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on September 25, 2007, File No. 333-146294.)
 10.7† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on November 1, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.8† Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.9† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 16, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.10† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on April 16, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.11† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.12† Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.13† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Richard J. Alario, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.14† Acknowledgment and Waiver by Richard J. Alario, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 2005, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.15† Employment Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2009, by and between Trey Whichard and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 1, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
Description
10.16†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Newton W. Wilson III, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.17†Acknowledgment and Waiver by Newton W. Wilson III, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 2005, File No. 001-08038.)
10.18†Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated October 22, 2008, between Kimberly R. Frye, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.19†Restated Employment Agreement dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Kim B. Clarke, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.20†Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
10.21†First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 26, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
10.22†Employment Agreement, dated November 17, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
10.23†First Amendment to Employment Agreement, effective as of January 24, 2005, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
10.24†Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Don D. Weinheimer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on February 28, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.25†Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and J. Marshall Dodson. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
10.26†Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and D. Bryan Norwood. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
10.27†Restated Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and Tommy Pipes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.28†Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and John Carnett. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.29†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among William M. Austin, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.30†Letter Agreement, dated February 5, 2009, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
10.31†Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims by and between Kevin P. Collins and Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.32† Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims by and between W. Phillip Marcum and Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.33† Separation and Release Agreement, dated February 11, 2009, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.34† Separation and Release Agreement, dated February 11, 2009, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.35 Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.36 Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2009, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.37 Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, between and among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.38 First Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.39 Second Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.40 Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2007, by and among the Company, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and Lehman Brothers, Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the initial purchasers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.41 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Kings Oil Tools, Inc. and Thomas Fowler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.42 Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Western Drilling Holdings, Inc., and Fred S. Holmes and Barbara J. Holmes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.43 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, LLC, and E. Kent Tolman, Nita Tolman, Ronald D. Jones and Melinda Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.44 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 22, 2008, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Leader Energy Services Ltd., Leader Energy Services USA Ltd., and CementRite, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.45 Master Agreement, dated August 26, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 2, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.46 Amendment to Master Agreement, dated March 11, 2009, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.47 Amendment No. 2 to Master Agreement, dated June 23, 2009 (fully executed on June 26, 2009), by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 1, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.48 Master Equipment Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 1, 2009, by and between Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC and GK Drilling Tools Leasing Company Ltd., and form of Addendum thereto (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 21* Significant Subsidiaries of the Company.
 23* Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 31.1* Certification of CEO pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. of 2002.
 31.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 32* Certification of CEO and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement in which any Director or any Executive Officer participates.
*Filed herewith.

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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.
 
KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
 
 By: 
/s/  T.M. Whichard III,
T.M. Whichard III,
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
Date: February 26, 201025, 2011
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Richard J. Alario and T.M. Whichard III, and each of them, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full powers of substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report onForm 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission granting to said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to perform any other act on behalf of the undersigned required to be done in connection therewith.
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in their capacities and on February 26, 2010.25, 2011.
 
     
Signature
 
Title
 
   
/s/  Richard J. Alario

Richard J. Alario
 Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
   
/s/  T.M. Whichard III

T.M. Whichard III
 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal (Principal Financial Officer)
   
/s/  Ike C. Smith

Ike C. Smith
 Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
   
/s/  David J. Breazzano

David J. Breazzano
 Director
   
/s/  Lynn R. Coleman

Lynn R. Coleman
 Director
   
/s/  Kevin P. Collins

Kevin P. Collins
 Director
   
/s/  William D. Fertig

William D. Fertig
 Director


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Signature
 
Title
 
   
/s/  W. Phillip Marcum

W. Phillip Marcum
 Director
   
/s/  Ralph S. Michael, III

Ralph S. Michael, III
 Director
   
/s/  William F. Owens

William F. Owens
 Director
   
/s/  Robert K. Reeves

Robert K. Reeves
 Director
   
/s/  Carter A. Ward

Carter A. Ward
Director
/s/  J. Robinson West

J. Robinson West
 Director
   
/s/  Arlene M. Yocum

Arlene M. Yocum
 Director


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.1 Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.2 Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.3 Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.4 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.5 Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.6 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted June 4, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 10, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of the Company party thereto, and Lehman Brothers Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.3 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.5 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2009, among Key Energy Services California, Inc., the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.1† Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.2† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.3† The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
Exhibit No.Description
2.1Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2010, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Key Electric Wireline Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc., Portofino Acquisition Company (now known as Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc.) and Patterson UTI Energy, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on July 6, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038.)
2.2Amending Letter Agreement, dated September 1, 2010, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Key Electric Wireline Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc., Portofino Acquisition Company (now known as Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc.) and Patterson UTI Energy, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038)
2.3Amending Letter Agreement, dated October 1, 2010, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Key Electric Wireline Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc., Portofino Acquisition Company (now known as Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc.) and Patterson UTI Energy, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038)
2.4Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2010, by and among OFS Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OFS Energy Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Key Energy Services, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Key Energy Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K/A filed on October 8, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038.)
2.5Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreements, dated as of August 27, 2010, by and among OFS Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OFS Energy Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Key Energy Services, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Key Energy Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K/A filed on October 8, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038.)
2.6Amendment No. 2 to Purchase and Sale Agreements, dated as of September 30, 2010, by and among OFS Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OFS Energy Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Key Energy Services, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Key Energy Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K/A filed on October 8, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038.)
3.1Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
3.2Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, FileNo. 001-08038.)
3.3Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
3.4Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
3.5Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
3.6Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted June 4, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 10, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)


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4.110.4†Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
4.2First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
4.3Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
4.4Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2009, among Key Energy Services California, Inc., the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.1†Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.2†Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.3†The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.4† Form of Award Agreement under the 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.5†10.5† Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated August 24, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.6†10.6† Form of Non-Plan Option Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement onForm S-8 filed on September 25, 2007, FileNo. 333-146294.)
10.7†10.7† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on November 1, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.8†10.8† Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.9†10.9† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated April 16, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.10†10.10† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on April 16, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.11†10.11† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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 10.12†
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10.12† Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.13†10.13† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Richard J. Alario, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.14†Acknowledgment and Waiver by Richard J. Alario, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated March 29, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.15†10.14† Employment Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2009, by and between Trey Whichard and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated April 1, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.16†10.15† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Newton W. Wilson III, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.17†Acknowledgment and Waiver by Newton W. Wilson III, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated March 29, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.18†10.16† Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated October 22, 2008, between Kimberly R. Frye, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.19†10.17† Restated Employment Agreement dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Kim B. Clarke, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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10.20†Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.21†First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 26, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.22†Employment Agreement, dated November 17, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.23†First Amendment to Employment Agreement, effective as of January 24, 2005, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.24†10.18† Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Don D. Weinheimer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on February 28, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.25†10.19† Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and J. Marshall Dodson. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.26†10.20† Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007,in the form executed on March 29, 2010, by and between Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, and D. Bryan Norwood.each of Richard J. Alario, T.M. Whichard III, Newton W. Wilson III, Kim B. Clarke and Kim R. Frye. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.1 of the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report onForm 10-Q8-K for the quarter ended September 30, 2007,dated April 1, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.27†10.21 Restated EmploymentCredit Agreement, effective August 1,dated as of November 29, 2007, betweenamong Key Energy Shared Services, LLCInc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Tommy Pipes.L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.28†Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and John Carnett. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.29†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among William M. Austin, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008,November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.30†10.22 LetterAmendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated February 5,as of October 27, 2009, betweenamong Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and William M. Austin.L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report onForm 10-Q8-K for the quarter ended March 31,filed on October 29, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.31†10.23 SettlementMaster Agreement, and Release of Claimsdated August 26, 2008, by and between Kevin P. Collins andamong Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009, Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.1 of the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report onForm 10-Q8-K forfiled on September 2, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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10.24Amendment to Master Agreement, dated March 11, 2009, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the quarter endedCompany’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on March 31,25, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.32†10.25 SettlementAmendment No. 2 to Master Agreement, and Release of Claimsdated June 23, 2009 (fully executed on June 26, 2009), by and between W. Phillip Marcum andamong Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009, Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.310.1 of the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report onForm 10-Q8-K for the quarter ended June 30,filed on July 1, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.33†10.26 SeparationMaster Equipment Purchase and ReleaseSale Agreement, dated February 11,September 1, 2009, by and between Key Energy SharedPressure Pumping Services, LLC Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin.GK Drilling Tools Leasing Company Ltd., and form of Addendum thereto (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.1 of the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report onForm 10-Q8-K for the quarter ended June 30,filed on September 8, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.34†10.27 Separation and ReleaseAsset Purchase Agreement, dated February 11, 2009,May 13, 2010, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC,among Key Energy Services, Inc.LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Key Marine Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Moncla Companies, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company, and William M. Austin.Moncla Marine, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, L. Charles Moncla, Jr., Moncla Family Partnership, Ltd., L. Charles Moncla, Jr. Charitable Remainder Trust, Michael Moncla, Matthew Moncla, Marc Moncla, Christopher Moncla, Bipin A. Pandya, Thomas Sandahl, Rhonda Moncla, Cain Moncla, Andrew Moncla, Kenneth Rothstein, Second 4 M Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, and Leon Charles Moncla, Jr., as payment agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.1 of the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report onForm 10-Q8-K for the quarter ended March 31, 2009,filed on May 19, 2010, FileNo. 001-08038.)
18.1*Preferability Letter from Grant Thornton, LLP dated February 25, 2011.
21*Significant Subsidiaries of the Company.
23*Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1*Certification of CEO pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. of 2002.
31.2*Certification of CFO pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32*Certification of CEO and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*Interactive Data File.

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 10.35 Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.36 Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2009, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on October 29, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.37 Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, between and among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 20, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.38 First Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.39 Second Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.40 Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2007, by and among the Company, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and Lehman Brothers, Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the initial purchasers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 15, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.41 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Kings Oil Tools, Inc. and Thomas Fowler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on December 13, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.42 Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Western Drilling Holdings, Inc., and Fred S. Holmes and Barbara J. Holmes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.43 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, LLC, and E. Kent Tolman, Nita Tolman, Ronald D. Jones and Melinda Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 5, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.44 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 22, 2008, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Leader Energy Services Ltd., Leader Energy Services USA Ltd., and CementRite, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on July 24, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.45 Master Agreement, dated August 26, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 2, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.46 Amendment to Master Agreement, dated March 11, 2009, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on March 25, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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 10.47 Amendment No. 2 to Master Agreement, dated June 23, 2009 (fully executed on June 26, 2009), by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on July 1, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.48 Master Equipment Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 1, 2009, by and between Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC and GK Drilling Tools Leasing Company Ltd., and form of Addendum thereto (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 8, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 21* Significant Subsidiaries of the Company.
 23* Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 31.1* Certification of CEO pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. of 2002.
 31.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 32* Certification of CEO and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement in which any Director or any Executive Officer participates.
 
*Filed herewith.

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