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, 20082010
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission FileNo. 1-32858
 
 
 
 
Complete Production Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
   
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 72-1503959
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
11700 Katy Freeway, Suite 300
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
 77079
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(281) 372-2300
 
 
 
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
   
  Name of each exchange on
Title of each class
 
which registered
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value
 New York Stock Exchange
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
 
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-knowwell-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes þ     No o
 
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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
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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.  o
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
As of June 30, 2008,2010, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $1,997,979,057$935,388,997 based upon the closing price at which our common stock was last soldon the New York Stock Exchange on that date.
 
Number of shares of the Common Stock of the registrant outstanding as of February 20, 2009: 76,867,67414, 2011: 78,592,455
 
 
 
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement to be furnished to the stockholders in connection with its 20092011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III,Items 10-14 of this Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 20082010 (this “Annual Report”).
 


 

 
Complete Production Services, Inc.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
       
    Page
 
Item 1. Business  3 
Item 1A. Risk Factors  1918 
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments  30 
Item 2. Properties  30 
Item 3. Legal Proceedings  30 
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  31(Removed and Reserved)30 
 
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  3231 
Item 6. Selected Financial Data  34 
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation  36 
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  6061 
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  6061 
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure  118113 
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures  118113 
Item 9B. Other Information  119114 
 
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance  119114 
Item 11. Executive Compensation  119115 
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters  119115 
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence  119115 
Item 14. Principal AccountantAccounting Fees and Services  119115 
 
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules  120115 
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EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
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PART I
 
Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company,” or “Complete” include Complete Production Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
 
Item 1.  Business
 
Our Company
 
Complete Production Services, Inc., formerly named Integrated Production Services, Inc., is a Delaware corporation formed on May 22, 2001. We providefocus on providing specialized completion and production services and products focused on helpingthat help oil and gas companies develop hydrocarbon reserves, reduce costs and enhance production. We focus onoperate in basins within North America that we believe have attractive long-term potential for growth, and we deliver targeted, value-added services and products required by our customers within each specific basin. We believe our range of services and products positions us to meet many needs of our customers at the wellsite, from drilling and completion through production and eventual abandonment. We seek to differentiate ourselves from our competitors through our local leadership, our basin-level expertise and the innovative application of proprietary and other technologies. We deliver solutions to our customers that we believe lower their costs and increase their production in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Virtually all of our operations are located in basins within North America, where we manage our operations from regional field service facilities located throughout the U.S. Rocky Mountain region, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, western Canada and Mexico. We also have operations in Southeast Asia.
 
The CombinationCompany History
Prior to 2001, SCF Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on investments in the oilfield services segment of the energy industry, began to target investment opportunities in service oriented companies in the North American natural gas market with specific focus on the completion and production phase of the exploration and production cycle. On May 22, 2001, SCF Partners through a limited partnership,SCF-IV, L.P. (“SCF”), formed Saber, a new company, in connection with its acquisition of two companies primarily focused on completion and production related services in Louisiana. In July 2002, SCF became the controlling stockholder of Integrated Production Services, Ltd., a production enhancement company that, at the time, focused its operation in Canada. In September 2002, Saber acquired this company and changed its name to Integrated Production Services, Inc. (“IPS”). Subsequently, IPS began to grow organically and through several acquisitions, with the ultimate objective of creating a technical leader in the enhancement of natural gas production. In November 2003, SCF formed another production services company, Complete Energy Services, Inc. (“CES”), establishing a platform from which to grow in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas. Subsequently, through organic growth and several acquisitions, CES extended its presence to the U.S. Rocky Mountain and the Mid-continent regions. In the summer of 2004, SCF formed I.E. Miller Services, Inc. (“IEM”), which at the time had a presence in Louisiana and Texas. During 2004, IPS and IEM independently began to execute strategic initiatives to establish a presence in both the Barnett Shale and U.S. Rocky Mountain regions.
 
On September 12, 2005, IPS, CESIntegrated Production Services, Inc. (“IPS”), Complete Energy Services, Inc. and IEMI.E. Miller Services, Inc. were combined and became Complete Production Services, Inc. in a transaction we refer to as the “Combination.” In the Combination,in which IPS served as the acquirer. Immediately after the Combination, SCF held approximately 70% of our outstanding common stock, the former CES stockholders (other than SCF) in the aggregate held approximately 18.8% of our outstanding common stock, the former IEM stockholders (other than SCF) in the aggregate held approximately 2.4% of our outstanding common stock and the former IPS stockholders (other than SCF) in the aggregate held approximately 8.4% of our outstanding common stock.
 
OnIn April 20, 2006, we entered into an underwriting agreement in connection withcompleted our initial public offering and became subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On April 21, 2006, our common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CPX.” On April 26, 2006, we completed our initial public offering.1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).


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Our Operating Segments
 
Our business is comprised of three segments:
 
Completion and Production Services.  Through our completion and production services segment, we establish, maintain and enhance the flow of oil and gas throughout the life of a well. This segment is divided into the following primary service lines:
 
 • Intervention Services.  Well intervention requires the use of specialized equipment to perform an array of wellbore services. Our fleet of intervention service equipment includes coiled tubing units, pressure pumping units, nitrogen units, well service rigs, snubbing units and a variety of support equipment. Our intervention services provide customers with innovative solutions to increase production ofcomplete oil and gas.gas wells and increase production.
 
 • Downhole and Wellsite Services.  Our downhole and wellsite services include electric-line, slickline, production optimization, production testing, rental and fishing services. We also offer several proprietary services and products that we believe create significant value for our customers.
 
 • Fluid Handling.  We provide a variety of services to help our customers obtain, move, store and dispose of fluids that are involved in the development and production of their reservoirs. Through our fleet of specialized trucks, frac tanks and other assets, we provide fluid transportation, heating, pumping and disposal services for our customers.
 
Drilling Services.  Through our drilling services segment, we provide servicescontract drilling and equipment that initiate or stimulate oil and gas production by providing land drilling, specialized rig relocation and logistics and site preparation throughout our service area. Our drilling rigs operate primarily in and around the Barnett Shale region of north Texas.services.
 
Product Sales.  We provide oilfield service equipment and refurbishment of used equipment through our Southeast Asian business, and we provide repair work and fabrication services for our customers at a locationbusiness located in Gainesville, Texas.


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Our Industry
 
Our business depends on the level of exploration, development and production expenditures made by our customers. These expenditures are driven by the current and expected future prices for oil and gas, and the perceived stability and sustainability of those prices.prices, as well as production depletion rates and the resultant levels of cash flows generated and allocated by our customers to their drilling and workover budgets. Our business is primarily driven by oil, natural gas and associated natural gas liquids-directed drilling activity in North America. While demand for natural gas has recently declined, we believe that the long-term demand for natural gas in North America will be high and that supply may be constrained as natural gas basins become more mature and experience declines.


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As illustrated in the table below, natural gas and oil commodity prices had risen in recent years but then began to decline in late 20082008. While the price of oil rebounded somewhat in 2009 and are expectedcontinued to remainrise throughout 2010, the price of natural gas remained relatively low for 2009.in 2010. The WTI Cushing spot price of a barrel of crude oil reached an all-time high of $145.31 per barrel in July 2008 and then dropped sharply by the end of the year, falling as low as $30.28 per barrel on December 23, 2008.2008 before trending upwards again in late 2009 and reaching a high of $91.48 towards the end of 2010. The number of drilling rigs under contract in the United States and Canada and the number of active well service rigs have increased over the three-year period ended December 31, 2008,decreased in 2009 but rebounded in 2010, according to Baker Hughes Incorporated (“BHI”) and the Weatherford/Cameron International Corporation/Guiberson/AESC Service Rig Count for “Active Rigs.” However, the rig counts also decreased sharply in late 2008 and thus far in 2009. The table below sets forth average daily closing prices for the WTI Cushing spot oil price and the average daily closing prices for the Henry Hub price for natural gas since 1999:2001:
 
                
 Average Daily Closing
 Average Daily Closing
 Average Daily Closing
 Average Daily Closing
 Henry Hub Spot Natural
 WTI Cushing Spot Oil
 Henry Hub Spot Natural
 WTI Cushing Spot Oil
Period
 Gas Prices ($/mcf) Price ($/bbl) Gas Prices ($/mcf) Price ($/bbl)
1/1/99 — 12/31/99 $2.27  $19.30 
1/1/00 — 12/31/00  4.31   30.37 
1/1/01 — 12/31/01  3.99   25.96  $3.99  $25.96 
1/1/02 — 12/31/02  3.37   26.17   3.37   26.17 
1/1/03 — 12/31/03  5.49   31.06   5.49   31.06 
1/1/04 — 12/31/04  5.90   41.51   5.90   41.51 
1/1/05 — 12/31/05  8.89   56.56   8.89   56.56 
1/1/06 — 12/31/06  6.73   66.09   6.73   66.09 
1/1/07 — 12/31/07  6.97   72.23   6.97   72.23 
1/1/08 — 12/31/08  8.89   99.92   8.89   99.92 
1/1/09 — 12/31/09  3.94   61.99 
1/1/10 — 12/31/10  4.38   79.48 
 
 
Source: Bloomberg NYMEX prices.
 
The closing spot price of a barrel of WTI Cushing oil at December 31, 20082010 was $44.60,$91.38, and the closing spot price for Henry Hub natural gas ($/mcf) was $5.63.$4.41. At February 14, 2011, the closing spot price of a barrel of WTI Cushing oil was $84.81 and the closing spot price for Henry Hub natural gas was $3.92.
 
Long-term trendsTrends which we believe are affecting, and will continue to affect, our industry include:
 
Trend toward drilling and developing unconventional North American natural gashydrocarbon resources.  Due to the maturity of conventional North American oil and gas reservoirs and their accelerating production decline rates,the relative abundance of undeveloped unconventional resources, will comprise an increasing proportion of future North American oil and gas production. Unconventionalwill come from unconventional resources, which include tight sands, shales and coalbed methane. TheseDevelopment of unconventional resources are more service-intensive and maytypically require more wells to be drilled and maintained on tighter acreage spacing.spacing and often employ horizontal drilling and completion techniques, which are more service intensive. The appropriate technology to recover unconventional gas resources varies from region to region; therefore, knowledge of local conditions and operating procedures, and selection of the right technologies, is key to providing customers with appropriate solutions.
 
The advent of the resource play.  A “resource play” is a term used to describe an accumulation of hydrocarbons known to exist over a large area which, when compared to a conventional play, has lower commercial development risks and a higher average decline rate. Once identified, resource plays have the potential to make a material impact because of their size and long reserve life. The application of appropriate technology and program execution are important to obtain value from resource plays. Resource play


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developments occur over long periods of time, well by well, in large-scale developments that repeat common tasks in an assembly-line fashion and capture economies of scale to drive down costs.
 
Complex technologies, techniques and equipment.  The development of unconventional oil and gas resources areis driving the need for complex, new technologies, completion techniques and equipment to help increase recovery rates, lower production costs and accelerate field development.
 
Natural gas is generally placed into storage duringIncreased Service Intensity.  Advances in horizontal drilling and completion technologies and techniques have made the warmer monthsdevelopment of the yearmany unconventional resources such as oil and withdrawn during colder months. The amount of natural gas shale formations economically attractive. The North American horizontal rig count has risen from 335 at the beginning of 2007 to 947 at the end of December 2010, according to Baker Hughes, Inc. Additionally, the length of well laterals has increased and the intervals between stages has decreased over the past several years. The longer laterals and increasing number of stages has enhanced recoveries and lowered field development costs while causing the number of completion stages to grow at a faster rate than the horizontal rig count, creating an increased demand for completion related services.
Enhanced Economics in storage can impact currentOil- and Liquids-Rich Formations.  While the majority of U.S. drilling rigs are currently drilling in natural gas pricesformations, there is increasing horizontal drilling and prices quoted on futures exchanges. Although economic conditions may reduce demand forcompletion related activity in oil- and liquid-rich formations such as the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Niobrara Shales and various other plays in Texas and Oklahoma, including the Granite Wash. We believe that the oil and natural gas near-term, we believeliquids content in these plays significantly enhance the long-term fundamentalsreturns for our industry are positive. Additionally, naturalcustomers relative to opportunities in dry gas prices can be impacted by the ability to move


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gas from producing areas to consuming areas of North America from time to time. For example,basins due to the significant level of natural gas drilling in western Coloradodisparity between oil and southwest Wyoming, pipeline capacity became constrained in late 2006 and continued into 2007, contributing to a short-term decline in natural gas prices on a Btu basis. We believe the price disparity will continue over the near to mid-term resulting in these areas until additional pipeline capacity was added. Fluctuationsincreasing demand for services in commodity pricesoil- and availability of gas supply through pipeline capacity can impact the level of drilling activity by our customers as they adjust investment levels commensurate with their revenues.liquid-rich basins.
 
Our Business Strategy
 
Our goal is to build the leading oilfield services company focused on the completion and production phases in the life of an oil and gas well. We intend to capitalize on the emerging trends in the North American marketplace through the execution of a growth strategy that consists of the following components:
 
Focus on execution and performance.  We have established and intend to develop further a culture of performance and accountability. Senior management spends a significant portion of its time ensuring that our customers receive the highest qualitylevels of service quality and execution at the well site by focusing on the following:
 
 • clear business direction;
 
 • thorough planning process;
 
 • clearly defined targets and accountabilities;
 
 • close performance monitoring;
 
 • safety objectives;
 
 • performance incentives for management and employees; and
 
 • effective communication.
 
Expand and capitalize on local leadership and basin-level expertise.  A key component of our strategy is to build upon our base of strong local leadership and basin-level expertise. We have a significant presence in most of the key onshore continental U.S. and Canadian gas resource plays that we believe have the potential for long-term growth. Our position in these basins capitalizes on our local leadership that hasas these employees have accumulated a valuable knowledge base and strong customer relationships. We intend to leverage our existing market presence, expertise and customer relationships to expand our business within these gas resource plays. We also intend to replicate this approach in new regions by building and acquiring new businesses that have strong regional management with extensive local knowledge.


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Develop and deploy technical and operational solutions.  We are focused on developing and deploying technical services, equipment and expertise that lower our customers’ costs.
 
Capitalize on organic and acquisition-related growth opportunities.  We believe there are numerous opportunities to sell new services and products to customersexpand our service offerings in our current geographic areas and to sell our current services and products to customers in new geographic areas. We have a proven track record of organic growth and successful acquisitions, and we intend to continue using capital investments and acquisitions to strategically expand our business over the long-term. Near-term,In 2009, we will significantly reducereduced our capital expenditures and dodid not anticipate completingcomplete any cash acquisitions untilprimarily due to difficult market conditions stabilize.conditions. In 2010, we increased our capital investment significantly compared to the prior year and we acquired three small strategic businesses. We continue to evaluate additional business acquisition opportunities.
 
Our Competitive Strengths
 
We believe that we are well positioned to execute our strategy and capitalize on opportunities in the North American oil and gas market based on the following competitive strengths:
 
Strong local leadership and basin-level expertise.  We operate our business with a focus on each regional basin complemented by our local reputations. We believe our local and regional businesses, some of which have been operating for more than 50 years, provide us with a significant advantage over many of our competitors. Our managers, sales engineers and field operators have extensive expertise in their local geological basins and understand the regional challenges our customers face. We support our local operations personnel through corporate teams that provide service specific technical support and executive level contacts. We have long-term relationships


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with many customers, and most of the services and products we offer are sold or contracted at a local level, allowing our operations personnel to bring their expertise to bear while selling services and products toleverage all of our customers. We strive to leverage this basin-level expertise to establish ourselves as the preferred provider of our services in the basins in which we operate.
 
Significant presence in major North American basins.  We operate in major oil and gas producing regions of the U.S. Rocky Mountains, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, western Canada and Mexico, with concentrations in key “resource play” and unconventional basins. Resource plays are expected to continue to increase in importance in future North American oil and gas production as more conventional resources enter later stages of the exploration and development cycle. We believe we have an excellent position in highly active markets such as the HaynesvilleBakken Shale area of ArkansasNorth Dakota, the Niobrara Shale of northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming, the Granite Wash of northern Louisiana,Texas and western Oklahoma, the Marcellus Shale area of Pennsylvania, the Barnett Shale region of north Texas, the FayettevilleHaynesville Shale in Arkansasarea of east Texas and northern Louisiana and the Woodford Shale areaEagle Ford shale in Oklahoma, for example.south Texas. Each of these markets is among the most active areas for exploration and development of onshore oil and gas. Accelerating production and driving down development and production costs are key goals for oil and gas operators in these areas, resulting in higher demand for our services and products. In addition, our presence in these regions allows us to build solid customer relationships and take advantage of cross-selling opportunities.
 
Focus on complementary production and field development services.  Our breadth of service and product offerings positions us well relative to our competitors. Our services encompass the entire lifecycle of a well from drilling and completion, through production and eventual abandonment. We deliver complementary services and products, which we may provide in tandem or sequentially over the life of the well. This suite of services and products gives us the opportunity to cross-sell to our customer base and throughout our geographic regions. Leveraging our local leadership and basin-level expertise, we are able to offer expanded services and products to existing customers or current services and products to new customers.
 
Innovative approach to technical and operational solutions.  We develop and deploy services and products that enable our customers to increase production rates, stem production declines and reduce the costs of drilling, completion and production. The significant expertise we have developed in our areas of operation offers our customers customized operational solutions to meet their particular needs. Our ability to develop these technical and operational solutions is possible due to our understanding of applicable technology, our basin-level expertise and our close local relationships with customers.


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Modern and active asset base.  We have a modern and well-maintained fleet of coiled tubing units, pressure pumping equipment, wireline units, well service rigs, snubbing units, fluid transports, frac tanks and other specialized equipment. We believe our ongoing investment in our equipment allows us to better serve the diverse and increasingly challenging needs of our customer base. New equipment is generally less costly to maintain and operate on an annual basis and is more efficient for our customers. Modern equipment reduces the downtime, andincluding associated costs and expenditures, and enables the increased utilization of our assets. We believe our future expenditures will be used to capitalize on growth opportunities within the areas we currently operate and to build out platforms in new platforms obtained through targeted acquisitions.regions.
 
Experienced management team with proven track record.  Each member of our operating management team has extensive experience in the oilfield services industry. We believe that their considerable knowledge of and experience in our industry enhances our ability to operate effectively throughout industry cycles. Our management also has substantial experience in identifying, completing and integrating acquisitions. In addition, our management supports local leadership by developing corporate strategy, implementingoverseeing corporate governance procedures and overseeingadministering a company-wide safety program.
 
Overview of Our Segments
 
We manage our business through three segments: completion and production services, drilling services and product sales. Within each of these segments, we perform services and deliver products, as detailed in the table below. We constantly monitor the North American market for opportunities to expand our business by building our presence in existing regions and expanding our services and products into attractive, new regions.


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See Note 15 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report for financial information about our operating segments and about geographic areas.
 
                                                 
      North
Gulf
               Western
  
      LouisianaLouisiana/
Coast/
 Central &
 Eastern
 DJ
 Western
   North
  Canadian
  
  North
 South
 East
 South
Western
 Oklahoma &
 Basin
 Slope
   Rockies
 Appalachia
 Sedimentary
  Appalachia
Product/Service Offering
 Texas Texas Texas LouisianaOklahoma Arkansas (CO) (CO & UT) Wyoming (MT & ND) (PA) Basin Mexico(PA)
 
Completion and Production Services:
                                                
Coiled Tubing  ü   ü   ü   ü   ü   ü    üüüü
Pressure Pumpingüüü
Well Servicingüüüü   ü   ü   ü       ü 
SnubbingPressure Pumping  ü   ü                           ü   ü         
Well Servicingüüüüüüüüüü
Fluid Handlingüüüüüüüüü
Snubbingüüü    
Electric-line  ü           ü   üü   ü       ü   üü   ü    ü 
Slickline      ü   ü                   ü        ü   ü     
Production Optimization  ü   ü   ü   ü   ü üüüüüü
Production Testingüüüüüü
Rental Equipment  ü       ü   ü   üüüüü   ü         
ProductionPressure Testing                          ü   ü   ü       üü
Rental Equipmentüüüüüüüü
Pressure Testingüüü
Fluid Handlingüüüüüüüü      
Drilling Services:
                                                
Contract Drilling  ü                                             
Drilling Logisticsü  ü   ü   ü   ü   ü       ü       ü             
Product Sales:
                                                
Fabrication and repair  ü                                             
 
 
ü”  denotes a service or product currently offered by us in this area.
 
Completion and Production Services (84%(87% of Revenue for the Year Ended December 31, 2008)2010)
 
Through our completion and production services segment, we establish, maintain and enhance the flow of oil and gas throughout the life of a well. This segment is divided into intervention services, downhole and wellsite services and fluid handling.


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Intervention Services
 
We use our intervention assets, which include coiled tubing units, pressure pumping equipment, nitrogen units, well service rigs and snubbing units to perform three major types of services for our customers:
 
 • Completion Services.  As newly drilled oil and gas wells are prepared for production, our operations may include selectively perforating the well casing to access producing zones, stimulating and testing these zones and installing downhole equipment. We provide intervention services and products to assist in the performance of these services. The completion process typically lasts from a few days to several weeks, depending on the nature and type of the completion. Oil and gas producers use our intervention services to complete their wells because we have goodwell-maintained equipment, well trainedwell-trained employees, the experience necessary to perform such services and a strong record for safety and reliability.
 
 • Workover Services.  Producing oil and gas wells occasionally require major repairs or modifications, called “workovers.” These services include extensions of existing wells to drain new formations either through deepening wellbores to new zones or by drilling horizontal lateral wellbores to improve reservoir drainage patterns. In less extensive workovers, we provide services and products to seal off depleted zones in existing wellbores and access previously bypassed productive zones. Other workover services which we provide include: major subsurface repairs, such as casing repair or replacement; recovery of tubing and removal of foreign objects in the wellbore; repairing downhole equipment failures; plugging back the bottom of a well to reduce the amount of water being produced; cleaning out and recompleting a well if production has declined; and repairing leaks in the tubing and casing.


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 • Maintenance Services.  Maintenance services are required throughout the life of most producing oil and gas wells to ensure efficient and continuous operation. We provide services that include mechanical repairs necessary to maintain production from the well, such as repairing inoperable pumping equipment or replacing defective tubing, and removing debris from the well. Other services include pulling rods, tubing, pumps and other downhole equipment out of the wellbore to identify and repair a production problem.
 
The key intervention assets we use to perform the aboveintervention services are as follows:
 
Coiled Tubing Units and Nitrogen Units
 
We are one of the leading providers of coiled tubing services in North America. We operate a fleet of coiled tubing units, as well as nitrogen units. We use these assets to perform a variety of wellbore applications, including plug drilling, foam washing, acidizing, displacing, cementing, gravel packing, plug drilling, fishing and jetting. Coiled tubing is a key segment of the well service industry today, which allows operators to continue production during service operations without shutting in the well, thereby reducing the risk of formation damage. The growth in deep well and horizontal drilling has increased the market for coiled tubing. We provide coiled tubing services primarily in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, North Dakota Mexico and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Pressure Pumping Services
 
We operate fleets of pressure pumping equipment in the Barnett Shale of north Texas, in the Bakken Shale of North Dakota, and in the Marcellus Shale of Pennsylvania and in the Eagle Ford shale of south Texas through which we provide stimulation and cementing services principally to naturaloil and gas drilling and producingproduction companies.
 
Stimulation services primarily consist of hydraulic fracturing of hydrocarbon bearing formations which lack permeability to permit the natural flow. The fracturing process consists of pumping fluids into a well at pressures that are sufficient enough to fracture the formation. Materials such as sand and synthetic proppants are pumped into the fracture to prop open the fracture, permitting the hydrocarbons in the formation to flow into the wellbore and ultimately to the surface. Various pieces of specialized equipment are used in the process, including a blender, which is used to blend the proppant into the fluid, multiple high pressure pumping units capable of pumping significant volumes at high pressures, and real-time monitoring equipment where the progress of the process is controlled. Our fracturing units are capable of pumping slurries at pressures up to 10,000 pounds per square inch.


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Cementing services consist of blending special cement with water and various solid and liquid additives to form a cement slurry that can be pumped into a well between the casing and the wellbore. Cementing services are principally performed in connection with primary cementing, where the casing used to line a wellbore after a well has been drilled is cemented into place. The purpose of primary cementing is to isolate fluids behind the casing between productive formations and non-productive formations that could damage the productivity of the well or damage the quality of freshwater acquifers, seal the casing from corrosive formation fluids and to provide structural support for the casing string.
 
Well Service Rigs
 
We own and operate a large fleet of well service rigs, of which a significant number were either recently constructed or have been rebuilt over the past six years.recently rebuilt. We believe we have a leading market positionpositions in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas, the Haynesville Shale of east Texas and northern Louisiana and in some of the most active basins of the U.S. Rocky Mountain region. We also operate swabbing units, some of which are highly customized hydraulic units which we use to diagnose and remediate gas well production problems. We provide well service rig operations in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. These rigs are used to perform a variety of completion, workover and maintenance services, such as installations, completions, assisting with perforating, removing defective equipment and sidetracking wells.


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Snubbing Units
 
We operate a fleet of snubbing units, several of which are rig assist units. Snubbing services use specialized hydraulic well service units that permit an operator to repair damaged casing, production tubing and downhole production equipment in high-pressure, “live-well” environments. A snubbing unit makes it possible to remove and replace downhole equipment while maintaining pressure in the well. Applications for snubbing units include “live-well” completions and workovers, underground blowout control, underbalanced completions, underbalanced drilling and the snubbing of tubing, casing or drillpipe into or out of the wellbore. Our snubbing units operate primarily in Texas, Wyoming and Wyoming.Pennsylvania.
 
Downhole and Wellsite Services
 
We provide an array of complementary downhole and wellsite services that we classify into four groups: wireline services; production optimization services; production testing services; and rental, fishing and pressure testing services.
 
Wireline Services.  We own and operate a fleet of wireline units in North America and provide both electric-line and slickline services. Truck and skid mounted wirelineWireline services are used to evaluate downhole well conditions, to initiate production from a formation by perforating a well’s casing, and to provide mechanical services such as setting equipment in the well, or fishing lost equipment out of a well. We provide wireline services in the western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma Texas, Louisiana and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.Texas.
 
With our fleet of wireline equipment we provide the following services:
 
• Electric-Line Services:
Electric-Line Services:
 
 • Perforating Services.  Perforating involves positioning a perforating gun that contains explosive jet charges down the wellbore next to a productive zone. A detonator is fired and primer cord is ignited, which then detonates the jet charges. The resulting explosion burns a hole through the wellbore casing and cement and into the formation, thus allowing the formation fluid to flow into the wellbore and be producedaccess to the surface.formation. The perforating gun may be deployed in a number of ways. The gun can be conveyed by a conventional wireline cable if the wellbore geometry allows, it may be conveyed on coiled tubing, it may be conveyed on conventional tubing or the gun may be “pumped-down” to the correct depth in the wellbore.
 • Logging Services.  Logging requires the use of a single or multi-conductor, braided steel cable (electric-line), mounted on a hydraulically operated drum, and a specialized logging truck. Electronic instruments are attached to the end of the cable and lowered to the bottom of the well and the line is slowly pulled out of the well, transmitting wellbore data up the cable to the surface where the


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information is processed by a surface computer system and displayed on a graph in a logging format. This information is used by customers to analyze different downhole formation structures, to detect the presence of oil, gas and water and to check the integrity of the casing or the cement behind the pipe. Logs are also runused to detect gas or fluid migration between zones or to the surface.
 
 • Slickline Services.  Slickline services are used primarily for well maintenance. The line used for this application is generally a small single steel line. Typical applications of this service would include bottom hole pressure surveys, running temperature gradients, setting tubing plugs, opening and closing sliding sleeves, fishing operations, plunger lift installations, gas lift installations and other maintenance services that a well might require during its lifecycle.
 
Production Optimization Services.  Our production optimization services provide customers with technical solutions to stem declining production that results from liquid loading, reduced bottom-hole pressures or improper wellsite designs. We assist in identifying candidates, designing solutions, executingon-site and following up to ensure continued performance. We have developed proprietary technologies that allow us to enhance recovery for our customers and provide on-going service. We offer production optimization services to customers across the United States and in Canada. Specific services we provide include:
 
 • Plunger Lift Services and Products.  We provide plunger lift candidate selection, installation and maintenance services which may incorporate the use of our patented Pacemaker Plunger Lift System.


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Plunger lift systems facilitate the removal of fluids that restrict the production of natural gas wells. Removing fluids that accumulate in wells increases production and, in many cases, slows decline rates. The proprietary design of our Pacemaker Plunger Lift System incorporates a large bypass area which allows it to make more trips per day and remove more wellbore fluids, versus other plunger lift designs, in wells with certain characteristics.
• Gas Lift Services and Products.  We provide gas lift candidate selection, installation and maintenance services. Gas lift systems facilitate the removal of fluids that restrict the production of natural gas wells. Evacuating fluids that accumulate in wells increases production and, in many cases, slows decline rates. Gas is injected down the tubing-casing annular and enters the tubing string through a valve to aerate liquids above an entrance point to reduce hydrostatic pressure. Valves are set at varying depths and pressures throughout the tubing string to aerate the fluid column. This practice reduces bottom hole pressure, resulting in an increase in production.
 • Acoustic Pressure Surveys.  We provide acoustic pressure surveys, an analytical technique that assists our customers in determining static reservoir pressure and the existence of near wellbore formation damage.
 
 • Dynamometer Analysis.  Our dynamometer analysis services include the analysis of reciprocating rod pumping systems (pumpjacks) to determine pump performance and provide our customers with critical information for well performance used to optimize the production and recovery of oil and gas.
 
 • Fluid Level Analysis.  We provide fluid level analysis services which record an acoustic pulse as it travels down the wellbore in order to determine the fluid depth.
 
We offer production optimization services to customers across the United States and in Canada. We provide production optimization services in Canada through our subsidiary, Premier Production Services Ltd.
Production Testing Services.  Production testing is a service required by exploration and production companies to evaluate and clean out new and existing wells. We use a proprietary technology and service approach and are a leading independent provider in North America. We provide production testing services throughout the western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and also provide production testing services in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Texas and Mexico.
 
Production testing has the following primary applications:
 
 • Wellclean-ups or flowbacksare done shortly after completing or stimulating a well and are designed to remove damaging drilling fluids, completion fluids, sand and other debris. This“clean-up” prevents damage to the permanent production facilities and flowlines, thereby improving production. Ourclean-up offering includes our Green Flowback services, which permit the flow of gas to our customers while performing drill-outs and flowback operations, increasing production, accelerating time to production and eliminating the need to flare gas;gas.


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 • Exploration well testingmeasures how a reservoir performs under various flow conditions. These measurements allow reservoir and production engineers and geologists to understand a well’swell or reservoir’sreservoir production capability.capabilities. Exploration testing jobs can last from a few days to several months; andmonths.
 
 • In-line production testingmeasures a well’swell flow rates, oil, gas and water composition, pressure and temperature. These measurements are used by engineers to identify and solve well and reservoir problems. In-line production testing is performed after a well has been completed and is already producing. In-line tests can run from several hours to more than several months.
 
Rental Equipment, Fishing and Pressure Testing Services.  Oil and gas producers and drilling contractors often need specialized tools, drillpipe, pressure testing equipment and other equipment and need qualified personnel to operate this equipment. In response to this need, we provide the following services and products:
 
 • Rental Equipment and Services.  We rent specialized tools, equipment and tubular goods for the drilling, completion and workover of oil and gas wells. Items rented include pressure control equipment, drill string equipment, pipe handling equipment, fishing and downhole tools, andas well as other equipment includingsuch as stabilizers, power swivels and bottom-hole assemblies.
 
 • Fishing Services.  We provide highly skilledhighly-skilled downhole services, including fishing, milling and cutting services, which consist of removing or otherwise eliminating “fish” or “junk” (a piece of equipment, a tool, a part of the drill string or debris) in a well that is causing an obstruction. We also install whipstocks to sidetrack wells, provide plugging and abandonment services, as well as pipe recovery and wireline recovery services, foam services and casing patch installation.


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 • Pressure Testing Services.  We provide specialized pressure testing services which involve the use of truck mountedtruck-mounted equipment designed to carry small fluid volumes with high pressure pumps and hydraulic torque equipment. This equipment is primarily used to perform pressure tests on flow line, pressure vessels, lubricators, well heads and casings and tubing strings. The units are also used to assemble and disassemble blowout preventors (“BOPs”) for the drilling and work over sector. We have developed specialized, multi-service pressure testing units that enable one or two employees to complete multiple services simultaneously. We have multi-service pressure testing units that we operate in Colorado, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and Mexico.
 
Fluid Handling
 
Oil and gas operations use and produce significant quantities of fluids. We provide a variety of services to assist our customers to obtain, move, store and dispose of fluids that are involved in the development and production of their reservoirs. We provide fluid handling services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, Arkansas, North Dakota and Montana.
 
 • Fluid Transportation.  We operate specialized transport trucks to deliver, transport and dispose of fluids safely and efficiently. We transport fresh water, completion fluids, produced water, drilling mud and other fluids to and from our customers’ wellsites. Our assets include U.S. Department of Transportation certified equipment for transportation of hazardous waste.
 
 • Frac Tank Rental.  We operate a fleet of frac tanks that are often used during hydraulic fracturing operations. We use our fleet of fluid transport assets to fill and empty these tanks and we deliver and remove these tanks from the wellsite with our fleet of winch trucks.
 
 • Fluid Disposal.  We own salt water disposal wells in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and Arkansas and one produced water evaporation facility in Wyoming. These facilities are used to dispose of water from fracturing operations and from fluids produced during the routine production of oil and gas. In addition, we operated two mud disposal facilities that are used to store and ultimately dispose of drilling mud.
 
 • Other Services.  We own and operate a fleet of hot oilers and superheaters, which are assets capable of heating high volumes of fluids. We also sell fluids used during well completions, such as fresh water and potassium chloride, and drilling mud, which we move to our customers’ wellsites using our fluid transportation services.


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Drilling Services (13%(11% of Revenue for the Year Ended December 31, 2008)2010)
 
Through our drilling services segment, we deliver services that initiate or stimulate oil and gas production by providing land drilling and specialized rig logistics and site preparation. Our drilling rigs currently operate in and around the Barnett Shale region of north Texas.logistics.
 
Contract Drilling
 
We provide contract drilling services to major oil companies and independent oil and gas producers in and around the Barnett Shale region of north Texas and the Permian Basin in west Texas. Contract drilling services are primarily provided under a standard day rate, and, to a lesser extent, footage or turnkey contracts. Drilling rigs vary in size and capability and may include specialized equipment. The majority of our drilling rig fleet is equipped with mechanical power systems and havehas depth ratings ranging from approximately 8,000 to 15,000 feet. We placed into service several land drilling rigs during 2006 and invested in two drilling rigs in 2007 and an additional two drilling rigs in 2008.
 
Drilling Logistics
 
Through our owned and operated fleet of specialized trucks, we provide drilling rig mobilization services primarily in Louisiana, Texas, North Dakota, Colorado and Arkansas. Our capabilities allow us to move the largest rigs in the United States. Our operations are strategically located in regions where approximately 50% of the land drilling rigs in the United States are located. We provide a varietybelieve our highly skilled personnel position us as one of drilling logistic services as follows:the leading rig moving companies in the industry.
• Drilling Rig Moving.  Through our owned and operated fleet of specialized trucks, we provide drilling rig mobilization services primarily in Louisiana, Texas, North Dakota and Arkansas. Our capabilities allow us to move the largest rigs in the United States. Our operations are strategically located in regions where


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approximately 50% of the land drilling rigs in the United States are located. We believe our highly skilled personnel position us as one of the leading rig moving companies in the industry.
• Wellsite Preparation and Remediation.  We provide equipment and services to build and reclaim drilling wellsites before and after the drilling operations take place. We build roads, dig pits, clear land, move earth and provide a host of construction services to drilling contractors and to oil and gas producers. Our wellsite preparation and remediation services are in Colorado and Wyoming.
 
Product Sales (3%(2% of Revenue for the Year Ended December 31, 2008)2010)
 
Through our product sales segment, we provide a variety of equipment used by oil and gas companies throughout the lifecycle of their wells. We sell oilfield service equipmentassemble and refurbish used equipment throughat our Southeast Asian business and a fabrication shop in north Texas.
Overseas Operations
We In addition, we operate an oilfield sales, service and rental business based in Singapore. This business sells new and reconditioned equipment used in the construction and upgrade of offshore drilling rigs; rents mud coolers, tubular handling equipment, BOPs and other service tools; and provides machining and repair services.
 
Sales and Marketing
 
Most sales and marketing activities are performed through our local operations in each geographical region. We believe our local field sales personnel have an excellent understanding of basin-specific issues and customer operating procedures and, therefore, can effectively target marketing activities. We also have a small corporate sales team located in Houston, Texas that supplementssupplement our field sales efforts with corporate teams that provide service specific technical support and focuses on large accounts and selling technical services.executive level contacts.
 
Customers
 
Our customers consist of largemulti-national and independent oil and gas producers, as well as smaller independent producers and the majorland-based drilling contractors in North America. Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 45%52%, 42%49% and 37%45% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, 2007respectively. Our top two customers provided 12.2% and 2006, respectively, with no one10.7% of our total annual revenue in 2010, and the same two customers provided 9.9% and 9.7% of our total annual revenue in 2009. No customer representingrepresented more than 10% of our total annual revenue for each of these years or in the aggregate.2008. We believe we have a broad customer base and wide geographic coverage of operations, which somewhat insulates us from regional or customer specific circumstances.


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Our top ten customers for the year ended December 31, 2010 were as following (in alphabetical order):
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Chief Oil & Gas, LLC
Continental Resources, Inc.
Devon Energy Corporation
EOG Resources, Inc.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Noble Energy, Inc.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex)
The Williams Companies, Inc.
 
Seasonality
 
Our completion and production services business generally experiences a decline in sales for our Canadian operations during the second quarter of each year due to seasonality, as weather conditions make oil and gas operations in this region difficult during this period. Our Canadian operations accounted for approximately 5%, 5% and 8% of total revenues from continuing operations duringfor each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006, respectively.2008. To a lesser extent, seasonality can affect our operations in the Appalachian region and certain parts of the Rocky Mountain and Mid-continent regions, which may be subject to periods of reduced activity due to inclement weather conditions, road restrictions and environmental stipulations.
 
Operating Risk and Insurance
 
Our operations are subject to hazards inherent in the oil and gas industry, such as accidents, blowouts, explosions, fires and oil spills that can cause:
 
 • personal injury or loss of life;
 
 • damage or destruction of property, equipment and the environment; and
 
 • suspension of operations.


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In addition, claims for loss of oil and gas production and damage to formations can occur in the well services industry. If a serious accident were to occur at a location where our equipment and services are being used, it could result in our being named as a defendant in lawsuits asserting large claims.
 
Because our business involves the transportation of heavy equipment and materials, we may also experience traffic accidents which may result in spills, property damage and personal injury.
 
Despite our efforts to maintain high safety standards, we have suffered accidents in the past and anticipate that we will experience accidents in the future. In addition to the property and personal losses from these accidents, the frequency and severity of these incidents affect our operating costs and insurability and our relationships with customers, employees and regulatory agencies. Any significant increase in the frequency or severity of these incidents, or the general level of compensation awards, could adversely affect the cost of, or our ability to obtain, workers’ compensation and other forms of insurance, and could have other material adverse effects on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Although we maintain insurance coverage of types and amounts that we believe to be customary in the industry, we are not fully insured against all risks, either because insurance is not available or because of the high premium costs. We do maintain commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, business auto, excess auto liability, commercial property, rig physical damage and contractor’s equipment, motor truck cargo, umbrella liability and excess liability, non-owned aircraft liability, directors and officers, employment practices liability, fiduciary and commercial crime and kidnap and ransom insurance policies. However, any insurance obtained by us may not be adequate to cover any losses or liabilities and this insurance may not continue to be available or available on terms which are


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acceptable to us. Liabilities for which we are not insured, or which exceed the policy limits of our applicable insurance, could have a material adverse effect on us. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors.”
 
Competition
 
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. To be successful, a company must provide services and products that meet the specific needs of oil and gas exploration and production companies and drilling services contractors at competitive prices.
 
We provide our services and products across North America, and we compete against different companies in each service and product line we offer. Our competition includes many large and small oilfield service companies, including the largest integrated oilfield services companies.
 
Our major competitors for our completion and production services segment include Schlumberger Ltd., BJ Services Company,Baker Hughes Incorporated, Halliburton Company, Weatherford International Ltd., Baker Hughes Inc., Key Energy Services, Inc., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Superior Energy Services, Inc., Superior Well Services, Inc.Nabors Industries Ltd., RPC Inc. and a significant number of locally orientedlocally-oriented businesses. In our drilling services segment, our primary competitors include Nabors Industries Ltd., Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., Unit Corporation, Helmerich & Payne and Grey Wolf Inc.Precision Drilling Corporation. Our principal competitors in our product sales segment include National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Smith International, Inc., and various smaller providers of equipment. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the market areas that we serve are quality of service and products, reputation for safety and technical proficiency, availability and price. While we must be competitive in our pricing, we believe our customers select our services and products based on local leadership and basin-expertise that our personnel use to deliver quality services and products.
 
Government Regulation
 
We operate under the jurisdiction of a number of regulatory bodies that regulate worker safety standards, the handling of hazardous materials, the transportation of explosives, the protection of the environment and driving standards of operation. Regulations concerning equipment certification create an ongoing need for regular maintenance which is incorporated into our daily operating procedures. The oil and gas industry is subject to environmental regulation pursuant to local, state and federal legislation.
 
Among the services we provide, we operate as a motor carrier and therefore are subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation and by various state agencies. These regulatory authorities exercise broad


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powers, governing activities such as the authorization to engage in motor carrier operations and regulatory safety, financial reporting and certain mergers, consolidations and acquisitions. There are additional regulations specifically relating to the trucking industry, including testing and specification of equipment and product handling requirements. The trucking industry is subject to possible regulatory and legislative changes that may affect the economics of the industry by requiring changes in operating practices or by changing the demand for common or contract carrier services or the cost of providing truckload services. Some of these possible changes include increasingly stringent environmental regulations, changes in the hours of service regulations which govern the amount of time a driver may drive in any specific period, onboard black box recorder devices or limits on vehicle weight and size.
 
Interstate motor carrier operations are subject to safety requirements prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. To a large degree, intrastate motor carrier operations are subject to safety regulations that mirror federal regulations. Such matters as weight and dimension of equipment are also subject to federal and state regulations. Department of Transportation regulations mandate drug testing of drivers.
 
From time to time, various legislative proposals are introduced, including proposals to increase federal, state, or local taxes, including taxes on motor fuels, which may increase our costs or adversely impact the recruitment of drivers. We cannot predict whether, or in what form, any increase in such taxes applicable to us will be enacted.
 
Environmental Matters
 
Our operations are subject to numerous foreign, federal, state, local and localforeign environmental laws and regulations governing the releaseand/or discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental


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protection. Numerous governmental agencies issue regulations to implement and enforce these laws, for which compliance is often costly and difficult. The violation of these laws and regulations may result in the denial or revocation of permits, issuance of corrective action orders, assessment of administrative and civil penalties, and even criminal prosecution. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Further, we do not anticipate that compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. However, it is possible that substantial costs for compliance or penalties for non-compliance may be incurred in the future. Moreover, it is possible that other developments, such as the adoption of stricter environmental laws, regulations, and enforcement policies, could result in additional costs or liabilities that we cannot currently quantify.
 
We generate wastes, including hazardous wastes, thatwhich are subject to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and comparable state statutes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and state agencies have limited the approved methods of disposal for some types of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes. Some wastes handled by us in our field service activities that currently are exempt from treatment as hazardous wastes may in the future be designated as “hazardous wastes” under RCRA or other applicable statutes. If this were to occur, we would become subject to more rigorous and costly operating and disposal requirements.
 
The federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, CERCLA or the “Superfund” law, and comparable state statutes impose liability, without regard to fault or legality of the original conduct, on classes of persons that are considered to have contributed to the release of a hazardous substance into the environment. Such classes of persons include the current and past owners or operators of sites where a hazardous substance was released, and companies that disposed of or arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances at offsite locations such as landfills. Under CERCLA, these persons may be subject to joint and several liability for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment and for damages to natural resources, and it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the hazardous substances released into the environment. We currently own, lease, or operate numerous properties and facilities that for many years have been used for industrial activities, including oil and gas production operations. Hazardous substances, wastes, or hydrocarbons may have been released on or under the properties owned or leased by us, or on or under other locations where such substances have been taken for disposal. In addition, some of these properties have been operated by third parties or by previous owners whose treatment and disposal or release of hazardous substances, wastes, or hydrocarbons, was not under


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our control. These properties and the substances disposed or released on them may be subject to CERCLA, RCRA and analogous state laws. Under such laws, we could be required to remove previously disposed substances and wastes (including substances disposed of or released by prior owners or operators), remediate contaminated property (including groundwater contamination, whether from prior owners or operators or other historic activities or spills), or perform remedial plugging of disposal wells or pit closure operations to prevent future contamination. These laws and regulations may also expose us to liability for our acts that were in compliance with applicable laws at the time the acts were performed.
 
In the course of our operations, some of our equipment may be exposed to naturally occurring radiation associated with oil and gas deposits, and this exposure may result in the generation of wastes containing naturally occurring radioactive materials or “NORM.” NORM wastes exhibiting trace levels of naturally occurring radiation in excess of established state standards are subject to special handling and disposal requirements, and any storage vessels, piping, and work area affected by NORM may be subject to remediation or restoration requirements. Because many of the properties presently or previously owned, operated, or occupied by us have been used for oil and gas production operations for many years, it is possible that we may incur costs or liabilities associated with elevated levels of NORM.
 
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, and applicable state laws impose restrictions and strict controls regarding the discharge of pollutants into state waters or waters of the United States. The discharge of pollutants into jurisdictional waters is prohibited unless the discharge is permitted by the EPA or applicable state agencies. Many of our properties and operations require permits for discharges of wastewaterand/or stormwater, and we have a system for securing and maintaining these permits. In addition, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 imposes a variety of requirements on responsible parties related to the prevention of oil spills and


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liability for damages, including natural resource damages, resulting from such spills in waters of the United States. A responsible party includes the owner or operator of a facility. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act and analogous state laws provide for administrative, civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized discharges and, together with the Oil Pollution Act, impose rigorous requirements for spill prevention and response planning, as well as substantial potential liability for the costs of removal, remediation, and damages in connection with any unauthorized discharges.
 
Our underground injection operations are subject to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as analogous state and local laws and regulations. Under Part C of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA established the Underground Injection Control program, which established the minimum program requirements for state and local programs regulating underground injection activities. The Underground Injection Control program includes requirements for permitting, testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting of injection well activities, as well as a prohibition against the migration of fluid containing any contaminant into underground sources of drinking water. State regulations require us to obtain a permit from the applicable regulatory agencies to operate our underground injection wells. We believe that we have obtained the necessary permits from these agencies for our underground injection wells and that we are in substantial compliance with permit conditions and state rules. Nevertheless, these regulatory agencies have the general authority to suspend or modify one or more of these permits if continued operation of one of our underground injection wells is likely to result in pollution of freshwater, substantial violation of permit conditions or applicable rules, or leaks to the environment. Although we monitor the injection process of our wells, any leakage from the subsurface portions of the injection wells could cause degradation of fresh groundwater resources, potentially resulting in cancellation of operations of a well, issuance of fines and penalties from governmental agencies, incurrence of expenditures for remediation of the affected resource and imposition of liability by third parties for property damages and personal injuries. In addition, our sales of residual crude oil collected as part of the saltwater injection process could impose liability on us in the event that the entity to which the oil was transferred fails to manage the residual crude oil in accordance with applicable environmental health and safety laws.
 
Some of our operations also result in emissions of regulated air pollutants. The federal Clean Air Act and analogous state laws require permits for facilities that have the potential to emit substances into the atmosphere that could adversely affect environmental quality. Failure to obtain a permit or to comply with permit requirements could result in the imposition of substantial administrative, civil and even criminal penalties.


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Recent scientific studies have suggested that emissions of certain gases, commonly referred to as “greenhouse gases” and including carbon dioxide and methane, may be contributing to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. In response to such studies, theThe U.S. Congress is considering legislation to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. President Obama has expressed support for legislation to restrict or regulate emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition, more than one-third of the states, either individually or through multi-state regional initiatives, have already have begun implementing legal measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, primarily through the planned development of emission inventories or regional greenhouse gas cap and trade programs. Depending on the particular program, our customers could be required to purchase and surrender allowances for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their operations. This requirement could increase our customers’ operational and compliance costs and result in reduced demand for their products, which would have a material adverse effect on the demand for our services and our business.
 
Also, as a result of the United States Supreme Court’s decision on April 2, 2007 inMassachusetts, et al. v. EPA, the EPA may regulate greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources such as cars and trucks even if Congress does not adopt new legislation specifically addressing emissions of greenhouse gases. The Court’s holding inMassachusettsthat greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, fall under the federal Clean Air Act’s definition of “air pollutant” may also result in future regulation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources. In July 2008, the EPA released an “Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” regarding possible future regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Massachusetts. In the notice, the EPA evaluated the potential regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act and other potential methods of regulating greenhouse gases. Although the notice did not propose any specific, new regulatory requirements for greenhouse gases, it indicates that federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions could occur in the near future even if Congress does not adopt new legislation specifically addressing emissions of greenhouse gases. Although it is not possible at this time to predict how legislation or new regulations that may be adopted to address greenhouse gas emissions would impact our business, any such new federal, regional or state


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restrictions on emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases that may be imposed in areas in which we conduct business could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions on our customers,customers. Such legislation could potentially making theirmake our customers products more expensive and reducingthus reduce demand for them. Such an effectthem, which could have a material adverse effect on the demand for our services and our business.
 
Many foreign nations, including Canada, have agreed to limit emissions of greenhouse gases pursuant to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as the “Kyoto Protocol.” In December 2002, Canada ratified the Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol requires Canada to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases to 6% below 1990 levels by 2012. The implementation of the Kyoto Protocol in Canada is expected to affect the operation of all industries in Canada, including the well service industry and its customers in the oil and natural gas industry. On April 26, 2007, the Government of Canada released its Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution (the Action Plan) also known as ecoACTION, which includes the regulatory framework for air emissions. This Action Plan covers not only large industry, but regulates the fuel efficiency of vehicles and strengthens energy standards for a number of products. On March 10, 2008, the Government of Canada released details of the Action Plan’s regulatory framework, which includes a requirement that all covered industrial sectors, including upstream oil and gas facilities meeting certain threshold requirements, reduce their emissions from 2006 levels by 18% by 2010. The Government of Canada is in the process of developing regulations to implement the Action Plan. As precise details of the implementation of the Action Plan have not yet been finalized, the exact effect on our operations in Canada cannot be determined at this time. It is possible that already stringent air emissions regulations applicable to our operations and the operations of our customers in Canada will be replaced with even stricter requirements prior to 2012. These requirements could increase our and our customers’the cost of doing business for us and our customers, reduce the demand for the oil and gas our customers produce, and thus have an adverse effect on the demand for our products and services.
 
We are also subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)(“OSHA”) and comparable state statutes that regulate the protection of the health and safety of workers. In addition, the OSHA hazard communication standard requires that information be maintained about hazardous materials used or produced in operations and that this information be provided to employees, state and local government authorities and the public. We believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with the OSHA requirements, including


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general industry standards, record keeping requirements, and monitoring of occupational exposure to regulated substances.
 
Employees
 
As of December 31, 2008,2010, we had 7,2666,572 employees. Of our total employees, 6,5645,890 were in the United States, 368301 were in Canada, 244298 were in Mexico and 9083 were in Singapore and other locations in Southeast Asia. We are a party to certain collective bargaining agreements in Mexico. Other than these agreements in Mexico, we are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements, and we consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory.
 
Website Access to Our Periodic SEC Reports
 
We periodically file or furnish documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Annual Report onForm 10-K, Quarterly Reports onForm 10-Q, Current Reports onForm 8-K and other reports as required. These reports are linked to and available from our corporate website free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after we file such material, or furnish it to the SEC. Our primary internet address is:http://www.completeproduction.com.Our website also includes certain corporate governance documentation such as our business ethics policy. As permitted by the SEC rules, we may occasionally provide important disclosures to investors by posting them in the investor relations section of our website. However, the information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report and should not be considered part of this report.
 
The information we file with the SEC may also be read and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, the SEC maintains a website at:http://www.sec.govwhich contains reports, proxy and other documents regarding our company which are filed electronically with the SEC.


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You can also obtain information about us at the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) internet site (www.nyse.com). The NYSE requires the chief executive officer of each listed company to certify annually that he is not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE corporate governance listing standards as of the date of the certification, qualifying the certification to the extent necessary. Our chief executive officer submitted such an unqualified annual certification to the NYSE in 2008.
Forward-looking Statements
 
ThisCertain statements and information in this Annual Report contains certain forward-looking statementsonForm 10-K may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities lawsPrivate Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the oil and gas industry. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions identifyWhile management believes that these forward-looking statements although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this Annual Report are forward-looking statements,reasonable as and as such, thesewhen made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may be outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated. For examplesin the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: market prices for oil and gas, the level of those risksoil and uncertainties, see the cautionary statements contained ingas drilling, economic and competitive conditions, capital expenditures, regulatory changes and other uncertainties. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results are described in: Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Overview” for a discussion of trends and factors affecting us and our industry. Also see Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 15 — Segment Reporting” for financial information about each of our business segments.
 
Although we believe that the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report onForm 10-Kare based upon reasonable assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this document may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
 
Important factors that may affect our expectations, estimates or projections include:
 
 • competition within our industry;general economic and market conditions;
 
 • general economic and market conditions;our access to current or future financing arrangements;


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 • a decline in or substantial volatility of oil and gas prices, and any related changes in expenditures by our customers;
 
 • the effects of future acquisitions on our business;
 
 • changes in customer requirements in markets or industries we serve;
 
 • competition within our access to current or future financing arrangements;industry;
 
 • our ability to replace or add workers at economic rates;
 
 • environmental and other governmental regulations;regulations including climate change related legislation; and
 
 • the effects of severe weather on our services, centers or equipment.
 
In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Annual Report may not occur, and therefore, our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Annual Report. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation and do not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. These cautionary statements qualify all such forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors.
 
An investment in our common stock involves a degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with the other information contained in this Annual Report and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,SEC, before deciding to invest in our common stock. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently view as immaterial may also impair our business. If any of these risks develop into actual events, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be materially adversely affected, and you could lose all or part of your investment.


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Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry
 
Our business depends on the oil and gas industry and particularly on the level of activity for North American oil and gas. Our markets may be adversely affected by industry conditions that are beyond our control.
 
We depend on our customers’ willingness to make operating and capital expenditures to explore for, develop and produce oil and gas in North America. If these expenditures decline, our business may suffer. Our customers’ willingness to explore, develop and produce depends largely upon prevailing industry conditions that are influenced by numerous factors over which management has no control, such as:
 
 • the supply of and demand for oil and gas, including current natural gas storage capacity and usage;
 
 • the level of prices, and expectations about future prices, of oil and gas;
 
 • the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and gas;
 
 • the expected rates of declining current production;
 
 • the discovery rates of new oil and gas reserves;
 
 • available pipeline and other transportation capacity;
 
 • weather conditions, including hurricanes that can affect oil and gas operations over a wide area;
 
 • domestic and worldwide economic conditions;
 
 • political instability in oil and gas producing countries;
 
 • technical advances affecting energy consumption;
 
 • the price and availability of alternative fuels;
 
 • the abilityaccess to and cost of capital for oil and gas producers to raise equity capital and debt financing;producers; and
 
 • merger and divestiture activity among oil and gas producers.


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The level of activity in the North American oil and gas exploration and production industry is volatile. Expected trends in oil and gas production activities may not continue and demand for the services provided by us may not reflect the level of activity in the industry. NaturalOil and natural gas prices have recently declined significantly from historical highs and rotary rig counts have declined sharply in the fourth quarter of 2008 and thus farremained relatively low throughout 2009 compared to the levels in 2009. We currently expect lower commodity pricesmid-2008. Although activity began to recover at the end of 2009 and drilling activity levels will negatively impact all three of our business segments in 2009. The expectedimproved throughout 2010, an unexpected material decline in oil and gas prices or North American activity levels could occur again and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, a decrease in the development rate of oil and gas reserves in our market areas may also have an adverse impact on our business, even in an environment of stronger oil and gas prices.
 
Because the oil and gas industry is cyclical, our operating results may fluctuate.
 
Oil and gas prices are volatile. OilWTI oil commodity prices reached historic highs in 2008 then declined substantially by year end.end and remained at depressed levels through much of 2009. Oil prices rebounded in 2010, reaching a high of $91.48 towards the end of the year. Henry Hub natural gas prices averaged $8.89 per mcf in 2008, but exceeded $12.00 per mcf in June of 2008, before falling below $6.00 per mcf at year-end. The recent declinethe end of 2008. Natural gas prices did not exceed $6.11 per mcf in 2009 and averaged $3.94 per mcf during that year. Prices for natural gas rebounded somewhat in 2010, although the average was only $4.38 per mcf. Declines in oil and gas prices has and will result in a decrease in the expenditure levels of oil and gas companies and drilling contractors which in turn adversely affects us. We have experienced in the past, and may experience in the future, significant fluctuations in operating results as a result of the reactions of our customers to actual and anticipated changes in oil and gas prices. We reported income from continuing operations in 2010 of $84.2 million, a loss from continuing operations of $181.7 million in 2009 which included a goodwill impairment loss of $97.6 million and fixed asset and other intangible impairment losses totaling $38.6 million, and a loss from continuing operations of $84.7 million in 2008 of $80.6 million, which resulted from anincluded a goodwill impairment of goodwillloss of $272.0 million. Our income from continuing


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With the exception of our pressure pumping operations, for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $150.1 million and $125.0 million, respectively.
Substantiallysubstantially all of the service and rental revenue we earn is based upon a charge for a relatively short period of time (an hour, a day, a week) for the actual period of time the service or rental is provided to our customer. By contracting services on a short-term basis, we are exposed to the risks of a rapid reduction in market price and utilization and volatility in our revenues. Product sales are recorded when the actual sale occurs, title or ownership passes to the customer and the product is shipped or delivered to the customer.
 
ManyOur business depends upon our ability to obtain key materials and specialized equipment from suppliers. Shortages of our customers’ activity levels, spending for our products and services and payment patterns may be impacted by the current deteriorationthese materials or equipment or an increase in the credit markets.cost of these items which are used in our operations or an increase in the cost to manufacture this equipment could adversely affect our operations in the future.
 
ManyWe do not have long-term contracts with the third party suppliers of many of the products that we use in large volumes in our operations, including many parts we use in the manufacture of our customers finance their activities through cash flow from operations,fracturing units and pumps, coiled tubing pipe, some of the incurrencechemicals and sand we use in fracturing fluids and the fuel we use in our equipment and vehicles. During periods in which certain of debt or the issuance of equity. Recently, there has been a significant declineour services are in the credit markets andhigh demand, the availability of credit. Additionally, manythe key products used in our industry decreases and the price of such products increases. Our industry has faced sporadic proppant shortages associated with pressure pumping operations requiring work stoppages which adversely impacted the operating results of several competitors and, in the fourth quarter of 2010, we experienced logistical constraints in North Dakota adversely impacting our customers’ equity valuesresults. In addition, rising diesel fuel prices have substantially declined. The combinationhad a significant impact on our expenses, and adversely impacted our earnings in some periods. We are dependent on a small number of suppliers for certain parts that are in high demand in our industry. Our reliance on a small number of suppliers could increase the difficulty of obtaining such parts in the event of a reductionshortage of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices, a reduction in borrowing bases under reserve-based credit facilities and the lack of availability of debt or equity financing may result in a significant reductionthose parts in our customers’ spending forindustry. Should our current suppliers be unable to provide the necessary raw materials (proppant, chemicals, cement or explosives) or finished products (such as workover rigs or fluid-handling equipment) or otherwise fail to deliver the products timely and services. For example, a numberin the quantities required, any resulting delays in the provision of our customers have announced reduced capital expenditure budgets for 2009. This reduction in spendingservices could have a material adverse effect on our operations.business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
 
In addition, while historicallyWe rely on certain related parties (e.g., companies majority-owned by certain of our customer base has not presenteddirectors or current or former officers or employees) for the purchase and manufacture of a significant credit risks,amount of the same factors thatequipment, including pressure pumping units, used in our operations. Concentrating our equipment supply needs on one or more related parties could adversely impact our results of operations if any of the related parties experience shortages or other interruptions to their businesses. See Note 19, “Related party transactions” in our notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
There is potential for excess capacity in our industry.
Because oil and gas prices and drilling activity are at high levels and service companies are seeing increasing demand for services and attractive returns on investments, oilfield service companies are ordering new equipment to expand their services. A growing supply of equipment may result in an increasingly competitive environment for oilfield service companies, which may lead to a reduction inlower prices and utilization for our customers’ spending also may increase our exposure to the risks of nonpayment and nonperformance by our customers. A significant reduction in our customers’ liquidity may result in a decrease in their ability to pay or otherwise perform on their obligations to us. Any increase in the nonpayment of and nonperformance by our counterparties, either as a result of recent changes in financial and economic conditions or otherwise, could have an adverse impact on our operating results and couldservices which would adversely affect our liquidity.business.
 
We participateare subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding issues of health, safety and protection of the environment, including climate change. Under these laws and regulations, we may become liable for penalties, damages or costs of remediation or other corrective measures. Any changes in a capital intensivelaws or government regulations could increase our costs of doing business. We may not be able to finance future growth of our operations or future acquisitions.
 
Historically, we have fundedOur operations are subject to stringent federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to, among other things, protection of natural resources, wetlands, endangered species, the growthenvironment, health and safety, waste management, waste disposal, and transportation of waste and other materials. Such laws and regulations include the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act and analogous state laws. Our operations pose risks of environmental liability, including leakage from our operations to surface or subsurface soils, surface water or groundwater. Some environmental laws and our acquisitions from bank debt, private placement of shares, our initial public offeringregulations may impose strict, joint and several liability. Therefore in April 2006, a private placement of debt in December 2006, as well as cash generated by our business. In the future, we may not be able to continue to obtain sufficient bank debt at competitive rates or complete equity and other debt financings, particularly if the recent deterioration in the credit and capital markets persists for a significant period of time. If we do not generate sufficient cash from our business


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to fund operations, our growthsome situations we could be limitedexposed to liability as a result of our conduct that was lawful at the time it occurred or the conduct of, or conditions caused by, third parties. Actions arising under these laws and regulations could result in the shutdown of our operations, fines and penalties, expenditures for remediation or other corrective measures, and claims for liability for property damage, exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste, or personal injuries. Sanctions for noncompliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations also may include the assessment of administrative, civil or criminal penalties, revocation of permits, temporary or permanent cessation of operations in a particular location and issuance of corrective action orders. Such claims or sanctions and related costs could cause us to incur substantial costs or losses and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. An increase in regulatory requirements on oil and gas exploration and completion activities could significantly delay or interrupt our operations.
If we do not perform in accordance with government, industry or our own safety standards, we could lose business from certain customers, many of whom have an increased focus on safety issues as a result of recent incidents, such as the Macondo Well event in the Gulf of Mexico, and governmental initiatives on safety and environmental issues related to E&P activities.
On June 9, 2009, companion bills entitled the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2009 were introduced in the United States Senate (S. 1215) and House of Representatives (H.R. 2766). Currently, unless the fracturing fluid used in the hydraulic fracturing process contains diesel, hydraulic fracturing operations are exempt from regulation under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The FRAC Act would remove the permit exemption and require the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”), to promulgate regulations on hydraulic fracturing. Further, states with delegated authority to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act would have to modify their programs to remain consistent with any new federal regulations. The FRAC Act would also require persons conducting hydraulic fracturing, such as us, to disclose the chemical constituents of their fracturing fluids to a regulatory agency. This Act would make the information public via the internet, which could make it easier for third parties opposed to the hydraulic fracturing process to initiate legal proceedings based on allegations that specific chemicals used in the fracturing process could adversely affect the environment, including groundwater, soil or surface water. If this or similar legislation becomes law, the legislation could establish an additional level of regulation at the federal level that could lead to operational delays or increased operating costs, making it more difficult to perform hydraulic fracturing and increasing our costs of compliance and doing business. Currently, neither S. 1215 nor H.R. 2766 is scheduled for consideration by the Senate or the House, and it is not clear whether the 111th Congress will act on either bill. Compliance or the consequences of any failure to comply by us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operational results.
Another bill has been introduced in Congress in 2010 that would require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations. The Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 (S. 3663) remains on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, and would amend the Emergency Planning and CommunityRight-to-Know Act by requiring any person using hydraulic fracturing for an oil or natural gas well to submit to the state, or make publicly available, the list of chemicals used in each hydraulic fracturing process (identified by well location and number), including the chemical constituents of mixtures, Chemical Abstracts Service registry numbers, and material safety data sheets. S. 3663 would not, however, require public disclosure of “proprietary chemical formulas.”
Several states have considered, or are considering, legislation or regulations similar to the federal legislation described above or are taking action to restrict hydraulic fracturing in certain jurisdictions. In June 2010, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission passed a rule requiring disclosure of hydraulic fracturing fluid content. In October 2010, the Governor of Pennsylvania issued a moratorium on new natural gas development on state forest lands. In November 2010, the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board proposed regulations that would require reporting of the chemicals used in fracturing fluids. At this time, it is not possible to estimate the potential impact on our business of these state actions or the enactment of additional federal or state legislation or regulations affecting hydraulic fracturing.
On February 18, 2010, the Energy and Commerce Committee of the United States House of Representatives requested that we and other companies provide information concerning the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Subsequently, we receivedfollow-up requests from the Committee for additional information and documentation.


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We have worked with the Committee’s staff to provide information concerning such chemicals while at the same time acting to protect our proprietary interests and to fulfill our contractually imposed confidentiality obligations to certain customers.
Also, the EPA is reviewing the scope of its existing regulatory authority and evaluating whether and how it can regulate hydraulic fracturing. The EPA recently requested additional information from us and several other service companies concerning hydraulic fracturing. In addition, in March 2010, the EPA announced its intention to conduct a comprehensive research study, ordered by Congress, on the potential adverse impacts that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. As part of this study, the EPA is conducting public hearings across the country. Even if the FRAC Act or similar legislation is not adopted, the EPA study, depending on its results, could spur further initiatives to regulate hydraulic fracturing under the Safe Drinking Water Act or otherwise. The EPA has announced that the energy extraction sector is one of the sectors designated for increased enforcement over the next three to five years.
Additionally, the EPA’s Tier IV regulations apply to certain off-road diesel engines that are used by us to power equipment in the field. Under these regulations, we are ablelimited in the number of non-compliant off-road diesel engines we can purchase. UntilTier IV-compliant engines that meet our needs are available, these regulations could limit our ability to obtainacquire a sufficient number of diesel engines to expand our fleet and to replace existing engines as they are taken out of service.
Laws protecting the environment generally have become more stringent over time and we expect them to continue to do so, which could lead to material increases in our costs for future environmental compliance and remediation. The effect of environmental laws and regulations on our business is discussed in greater detail in Item 1, “Business — Environmental Matters” of this Annual Report.
We may be exposed to certain regulatory and financial risks related to climate change.
Current and future regulatory initiatives directed at climate change may increase our operating costs and may, in the future, reduce the demand for hydrocarbons that our customers produce. In 2009 and 2010, the United States Congress considered a variety of legislation on climate change. These bills or new legislation may be considered by the current Congress. In substance, most legislative proposals contain a “cap and trade” approach to greenhouse gas regulation. Under such an approach, companies would be required to hold sufficient emission allowances to cover their greenhouse gas emissions. Over time, the total number of allowances would be reduced or expire, thereby relying on market-based incentives to allocate investment in emission reductions across the economy. As the number of available allowances declines, the cost would presumably increase. In addition to the prospect of federal legislation, several states have adopted or are in the process of adopting greenhouse gas reporting orcap-and-trade programs. Therefore, while the outcome of the federal and state legislative processes is currently uncertain, if such an approach were adopted (either by domestic legislation, international treaty obligation or domestic regulation), our operating costs could increase as could the operating costs of our customers, as they buy additional capitalallowances or embark on emission reduction programs. Such legislation could have both a direct and indirect effect on our business.
Even without further federal legislation, the EPA has begun to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. In December 2009, the EPA released an Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases, which became effective in January 2010. This regulatory finding sets the foundation for future EPA greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act. The EPA also promulgated a new greenhouse gas reporting rule, which became effective in December 2009, and which requires facilities that emit more than 25,000 tons per year of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions to prepare and file certain emission reports. On May 12, 2010, the EPA issued a new “tailoring” rule, which proposed and imposes additional permitting requirements on certain stationary sources emitting over 75,000 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The EPA is considering additional rulemaking to apply these requirements to broader classes of emission sources by 2012, which may apply to some of our facilities. Finally, on November 8, 2010, the EPA adopted rules expanding the industries subject to greenhouse gas reporting to include certain petroleum and natural gas facilities. These rules require data collection beginning in 2011 and reporting beginning in 2012. Many of our customer’s facilities are subject to these rules. As a result of these regulatory initiatives, our operating costs may increase in compliance with these programs, although we are


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not situated differently in this respect from our competitors in the industry. Our customer’s operating costs may also increase, thereby having a potential indirect effect on our business.
Future growth in our business could strain our resources, causing us to lose customers and increase our operating expenses.
The expansion of our business through equity or debt financings.organic growth can impact us. We have experiencedshort-term logistical constraints in positioning assets during 2010, and expect that we might incur such constraints in the future. In addition, as we expand into new geographic regions and service lines and add new equipment, we could incur delays and will incur costs to attract, train and retain staff to crew the equipment as well as costs to adequately train these new employees. Our inability to growmanage our growth effectively or to maintain the quality of our services, products and personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Changes in trucking regulations may increase our costs and negatively impact our results of operations.
We operate trucks and other heavy equipment associated with many of our service offerings. We therefore are subject to regulation as planneda motor carrier by the United States Department of Transportation and by various state agencies, whose regulations include certain permit requirements of state highway and safety authorities. These regulatory authorities exercise broad powers over our trucking operations, generally governing such matters as the authorization to engage in motor carrier operations, safety, equipment testing and specifications and insurance requirements. The trucking industry is subject to possible regulatory and legislative changes that may reduceimpact our chancesoperations by requiring changes in fuel emissions limits, the hours of maintainingservice regulations that govern the amount of time a driver may drive or work in any specific period, limits on vehicle weight and improving profitability.size and other matters, including safety requirements. On May 21, 2010 the Obama Administration announced proposed regulations that would set mileage requirements and emissions limits for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. A final rule is expected by July 30, 2011 effective for the 2014 model year. Associated with this ruling, we may experience an increase in costs related to truck purchases or maintenance. Proposals to increase federal, state, or local taxes, including taxes on motor fuels, are also made from time to time, and any such increase would increase our operating costs. We cannot predict whether, or in what form, any legislative or regulatory changes applicable to our trucking operations will be enacted.
 
Our indebtedness could restrict our operations and make us more vulnerable to adverse economic conditions.
 
As of December 31, 2008,2010, our long-term debt, including current maturities, was $847.7$650 million. Our level of indebtedness may adversely affect operations and limit our growth, and we may have difficulty making debt service payments on our indebtedness as such payments become due. Our level of indebtedness may affect our operations in several ways, including the following:
 
 • our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
 
 • the covenants that are contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness limit our ability to borrow funds, dispose of assets, pay dividends and make certain investments;
 
 • any failure to comply with the financial or other covenants of our debt could result in an event of default, which could result in some or all of our indebtedness becoming immediately due and payable; and
 
 • our level of debt may impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate purposes.
 
ImpairmentWe may not be able to provide services that meet the specific needs of Long-term Assetsoil and gas exploration and production companies at competitive prices.
 
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and have relatively few barriers to entry. The principal competitive factors in our markets are product and service quality and availability, responsiveness, experience, technology, equipment quality, reputation for safety and price. We evaluatecompete with large national and multi-national companies that have longer operating histories, greater financial, technical and other resources and greater name recognition than we do. Several of our long-term assets including property, plantcompetitors provide a broader array of services and equipment, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill have a stronger presence


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in accordancemore geographic markets. In addition, we compete with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. In performing this assessment, we project future cash flowsseveral smaller companies capable of competing effectively on a discountedregional or local basis. Our competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and services and changes in customer requirements. Some contracts are awarded on a bid basis, for goodwill, and on an undiscounted basis for other long-term assets, and compare these cash flows to the carrying amount of the related net assets. The cash flow projections arewhich further increases competition based on price. As a result of competition, we may lose market share or be unable to maintain or increase prices for our current operating plan, estimates and judgmental assessments. We perform this assessment of potential impairment at least annually, but also whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the net assets may not be recoverable duepresent services or to various external or internal factors, termed a “triggering event.” We have recorded goodwill impairment charges of $272.0 million and $13.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. If we determine that our estimates of future cash flows were inaccurate or our actual results for 2009 are materially different than expected, we could recordparticipate in additional impairment charges at interim periods during 2009 or in future years,business opportunities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position andcondition, results of operations.
There is potential for excess capacity in our industry.
Because oiloperations and gas prices and drilling activity were recently at historically high levels,cash flows. In addition, competition among oilfield service companies have been acquiring newand equipment providers is affected by each provider’s reputation for safety and quality. Although we believe that our reputation for safety and quality service is good, we cannot assure that we will be able to meet their customers’ increasing demand for services. This could result in an increasedmaintain our competitive environment for oilfield service companies, which could lead to lower prices and utilization for our services and could adversely affect our business.position.
 
Our executive officers and certain key personnel are critical to our business and these officers and key personnel may not remain with us in the future.
 
Our future success depends upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key personnel. If we lose the services of one or more of our executive officers or key employees, our business, operating results and financial condition could be harmed.
Our operating history may not be sufficient for investors to evaluate our business and prospects.
We are a company with a short combined operating history. This may make it more difficult for investors to evaluate our business and prospects and to forecast our future operating results. Our historical combined financial statements are based on the separate businesses of IPS, CES and IEM for the periods prior to the Combination. As a result, the historical and pro forma information may not give you an accurate indication of what our actual results would have been if the Combination had been completed at the beginning of the periods presented or of what our


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future results of operations are likely to be. Our future results will depend on our ability to efficiently manage our combined operations and execute our business strategy.
 
Our inability to control the inherent risks of acquiring and integrating businesses could adversely affect our operations.
 
Acquisitions have been, and our management believes acquisitions will continue to be, a key element of our business strategy. We may not be able to identify and acquire acceptable acquisition candidates on favorable terms in the future. We may be required to incur substantial indebtedness to finance future acquisitions and also may issue equity securities in connection with such acquisitions. We may not be able to secure additional indebtednesscapital to fund acquisitions. If we are able to obtain financing, such additional debt service requirements may impose a significant burden on our results of operations and financial condition. The issuance of additional equity securities could result in significant dilution to stockholders. Acquisitions may not perform as expected when the acquisition was made and may be dilutive to our overall operating results. Additional risks we will face include:
 
 • retaining and attracting key employees;
 
 • retaining and attracting new customers;
 
 • increased administrative burden;
 
 • developing our sales and marketing capabilities;
 
 • managing our growth effectively;
 
 • integrating operations;
 
 • operating a new line of business; and
 
 • increased logistical problems common to large, expansive operations.
 
If we fail to manage these risks successfully, our business could be harmed.
 
Our customer base is concentrated within the oil and gas production industry and loss of a significant customer could cause our revenue to decline substantially.
 
Our top five customers accounted for approximately 28%39%, 27%33% and 23%28% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Although no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenue during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, ourOur top ten customers represented approximately 45%52%, 42%49% and 37%45% of our revenue for the years then ended. Our top two customers provided 12.2% and 10.7% of our total annual revenue in 2010, and these same two customers provided 9.9% and 9.7% of our total annual revenue in 2009. It is likely that we will continue to derive a significant portion of our revenue from a relatively small number of customers in the future. If a major customer decided not to continue to use our services, revenue would decline and our operating results and financial condition could be harmed.
Our business depends upon For a list of our ability to obtain key raw materials and specialized equipment from suppliers.top ten customers, see Item 1. “Business — Customers.”


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Should our current suppliers be unable to provide the necessary raw materials (proppant, cement, explosives) or finished products (such as workover rigs or fluid-handling equipment) or otherwise fail to deliver the products timely and in the quantities required, any resulting delays in the provision of services could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. During 2008, our industry faced sporadic proppant shortages associated with pressure pumping operations requiring work stoppages which adversely impacted the operating results of several competitors.
We may be unable to employattract and retain a sufficient number of skilled and qualified workers.
 
The delivery of our services and products requires personnel with specialized skills and experience who can perform physically demanding work. As a result of the volatility of the oilfield service industry and the demanding nature of the work, workers may choose to pursue employment in fields that offer a more desirable work


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environment. Our ability to be productive and profitable will depend upon our ability to employ and retain skilled workers. In addition, our ability to expand our operations depends in part on our ability to increase the size of our skilled labor force. The demand for skilled workers is high, and the supply is limited, particularly in the U.S. Rocky Mountain region, which is one of our key regions. In addition, although our employees in the United States are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some of our employees have in the past been targeted by labor unions in an effort to organize such employees. A significant increase in the wages paid by competing employers or the unionization of groups of our employees could result in a reduction of our skilled labor force, increases in the wage rates that we must pay, or both. If either of these events were to occur, our capacity and profitability could be diminished and our growth potential could be impaired.
We may not be able to provide services that meet the specific needs of oil and gas exploration and production companies at competitive prices.
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and have relatively few barriers to entry. The principal competitive factors in our markets are product and service quality and availability, responsiveness, experience, technology, equipment quality, reputation for safety and price. We compete with large national and multi-national companies that have longer operating histories, greater financial, technical and other resources and greater name recognition than we do. Several of our competitors provide a broader array of services and have a stronger presence in more geographic markets. In addition, we compete with several smaller companies capable of competing effectively on a regional or local basis. Our competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and services and changes in customer requirements. Some contracts are awarded on a bid basis, which further increases competition based on price. As a result of competition, we may lose market share or be unable to maintain or increase prices for our present services or to acquire additional business opportunities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
 
Our operations are subject to hazards inherent in the oil and gas industry.
 
Risks inherent to our industry, such as equipment defects, vehicle accidents, explosions and uncontrollable flows of gas or well fluids, can cause personal injury, loss of life, suspension of operations, damage to formations, damage to facilities, business interruption and damage to or destruction of property, equipment and the environment. These risks could expose us to substantial liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, loss of oil and gas production, pollution and other environmental damages. The frequency and severity of such incidents will affect operating costs, insurability and relationships with customers, employees and regulators. In particular, our customers may elect not to purchase our services if they view our safety record as unacceptable, which could cause us to lose customers and substantial revenues. In addition, these risks may be greater for us because we sometimes acquire companies that have not allocated significant resources and management focus to safety and have a poor safety record.
 
Our operations have experienced fatalities. Many of the claims filed against us arise from vehicle-related accidents that have in certain specific instances resulted in the loss of life or serious bodily injury. Our safety procedures may not always prevent such damages. Our insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover our liabilities. In addition, we may not be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at rates we consider reasonable and commercially justifiable and insurance may not continue to be available on terms as favorable as our current arrangements. The occurrence of a significant uninsured claim, a claim in excess of the insurance coverage limits maintained by us or a claim at a time when we are not able to obtain liability insurance could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct normal business operations and on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Although our senior management is committed to improving Complete’sour overall safety record, they may not be successful in doing so.
 
If we are not able to design, develop, and produce commercially competitive products and to implement commercially competitive services and access commercially competitive products in a timely manner in response to changes in technology, our business and revenue could be materially and adversely affected.
 
The market for our services and products is characterized by continual technological developments to provide better and more reliable performance and services. If we are not able to design, develop, and produce commercially competitive products and to implement commercially competitive services and access commercially competitive products in a timely manner in response to changes in technology, our business and revenue could be materially and adversely affected. Likewise, if our


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proprietary technologies, equipment and facilities, or work processes become obsolete, we may no longer be competitive, and our business and revenue could be materially and adversely affected.
 
Our operations may incur substantial liabilities to comply with climate change legislation and regulatory initiatives.
Recent scientific studies have suggested that emissions of certain gases, commonly referred to as “greenhouse gases” and including carbon dioxide and methane, may be contributing to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. In response to such studies, the U.S. Congress is considering legislation to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and more than one-third of the states, either individually or through multi-state initiatives, already have begun implementing legal measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court’s holding in its 2007 decision,Massachusetts, et al. v. EPA, that carbon dioxide may be regulated as an “air pollutant” under the federal Clean Air Act could result in future regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources, even if Congress does not adopt new legislation specifically addressing emissions of greenhouse gases. In July 2008, EPA released an “Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” regarding possible future regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Although the notice did not propose any specific, new regulatory requirements for greenhouse gases, it indicates that federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions could occur in the near future. In addition, the Government of Canada has announced a regulatory framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which includes a requirement that all covered industrial sectors, including upstream oil and gas facilities meeting certain threshold requirements, reduce their emissions from 2006 levels by 18% by 2010. Although it is not possible at this time to predict how legislation or new regulations that may be adopted to address greenhouse gas emissions would impact our business, any such future laws and regulations could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions for us and our customers, and could have a material adverse effect on our business or demand for the our services.SeeItem 1.Environmental Mattersfor a more detailed description of our climate-change related risks.
We are self-insured for certain health care benefits for our employees.
 
On January 1, 2007, we began a self-insurance program to payWe are self-insured for claims associated with the health carearising from healthcare benefits provided to certain of our employees in the United States. Under this self-insurance program, we continue to use the services of an insurance company, which provided ourthe former provider of full insurance coverage prior to the inception of the program in the prior year2007, to administer the program on afee-per-participant


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basis, and we have purchased a stop-loss policy with this provider which willto insure for individual claims which exceed a designated ceiling. Pursuant to this program, we accrue expense based upon expected claims, and make periodic claim payments to ourthe administrator, whichwho then facilitates the payment of claimsclaim payments to the medical care providers. AsWith the passage of time and as our business grows,expands and more employees enroll in our healthcare benefit plan, we aremay choose or be required to maintain higher self-insured retention levels. There is a risk that our actual claims incurred may exceed the projected claims, and we may incur more expense than expected for health insurance coverage. There is also a risk that we may not adequately accrue for claims that are incurred but not reported. Either of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
If we become subject to product liability claims, it could be time-consuming and costly to defend.
 
Since our customers use our products, or third party products that we sell through our supply stores,or rent, errors, defects or other performance problems could result in financial or other damages to us. Our customers could seek damages from us for losses associated with these errors, defects or other performance problems. If successful, these claims could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition. Our existing product liability insurance may not be enough to cover the full amount of any loss we might suffer. A product liability claim brought against us, even if unsuccessful, could be time-consuming and costly to defend and could harm our reputation.
 
We are subject to extensive and costly environmental laws and regulations that may require us to take actions that will adversely affect our resultsImpairment of operations.Long-term Assets
 
Our business is significantly affectedWe evaluate our long-term assets including property, plant and equipment, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. In performing this assessment, we project future cash flows on a discounted basis for goodwill, and on an undiscounted basis for other long-term assets, and compare these cash flows to the carrying amount of the related net assets. The cash flow projections are based on our current operating plan, estimates and judgmental assessments. We perform this assessment of potential impairment at least annually, but also whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the net assets may not be recoverable due to various external or internal factors, termed a “triggering event.” We have recorded goodwill impairment charges of $97.6 million and $272.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, with no goodwill impairment charges for the year ended December 31, 2010. In 2009, management performed additional analysis and determined that further write-downs were necessary, which resulted in a fixed asset impairment in our drilling services segment of $36.2 million recorded in September 2009, and an intangible asset impairment in our completion and production services segment totaling $2.5 million recorded in December 2009. Based on our annual impairment test results in 2010, we did not record any significant impairment losses for the year ended December 31, 2010. While we did not incur impairment charges in 2010, if we determine that our estimates of future cash flows were inaccurate or our actual results for 2011 are materially different than expected, we could record additional impairment charges at interim periods during 2011 or in future years, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.
Many of our customers’ activity levels, spending for our products and services, and payment patterns may be impacted by stringentdeterioration in the credit markets.
Many of our customers finance their activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. In late 2008 and complex foreign, federal, statethroughout 2009, there was a significant decline in the credit markets and local lawsthe availability of credit. Additionally, many of our customers’ equity values substantially declined. The combination of a reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices, a reduction in borrowing bases under reserve-based credit facilities and regulations governing the dischargelack of substances intoavailability of debt or equity financing may result in a significant reduction in our customers’ spending for our products and services. A prolonged reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
In addition, while historically our customer base has not presented significant credit risks, the environmentsame factors that may lead to a reduction in our customers’ spending also may increase our exposure to the risks of nonpayment and nonperformance by our customers. A significant reduction in our customers’ liquidity may result in a decrease in their ability to pay or otherwise relatingperform on their obligations to environmental protection. As partus. Any increase in the nonpayment of and nonperformance by our business, we handle, transport,counterparties, either as a result of recent changes in financial and dispose of a variety of fluidseconomic conditions or otherwise, could have an adverse impact on our operating results and substances used orcould adversely affect our liquidity.


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produced by our customersWe participate in connection with their oil and gas exploration and production activities.a capital intensive business. We also generate and disposemay not be able to finance future growth of hazardous waste. The generation, handling, transportation, and disposal of these fluids, substances, and waste are regulated by a number of laws, including the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; the Clean Water Act; the Safe Drinking Water Act; and analogous state laws. Failure to properly handle, transport, or dispose of these materials or otherwise conduct our operations in accordance with these and other environmental laws could expose us to liability for governmental penalties, cleanup costs associated with releases of such materials, damages to natural resources, and other damages, as well as potentially impair our ability to conduct our operations. We could be exposed to liability for cleanup costs, natural resource damages and other damages under these and other environmental laws as a result of our conduct that was lawful at the time it occurred or the conduct of, or conditions caused by, prior operators or other third parties. Environmental laws and regulations have changed in the past, and they are likely to change in the future. If existing regulatory requirements or enforcement policies change, we may be required to make significant unanticipated capital and operating expenditures.
Any failure by us to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations may result in governmental authorities taking actions against our business that could adversely impact our operations and financial condition, including the:
• issuance of administrative, civil and criminal penalties;
• denial or revocation of permits or other authorizations;
• imposition of limitations on our operations; and
• performance of site investigatory, remedial or other corrective actions.
The effect of environmental laws and regulations on our business is discussed in greater detail under “Environmental Matters” included in Item 1 of this Annual Report onForm 10-K.
The nature of our industry subjects us to compliance with other regulatory laws.future acquisitions.
 
Our business is significantly affectedHistorically, we have funded the growth of our operations and our acquisitions from bank debt, private placement of shares, our initial public offering in April 2006, a private placement of debt in December 2006, as well as cash generated by state and federal lawsour business. In the future, we may not be able to continue to obtain sufficient bank debt at competitive rates or complete equity and other regulations relatingdebt financings. If we do not generate sufficient cash from our business to the oilfund operations, our growth could be limited unless we are able to obtain additional capital through equity or debt financings. Our inability to grow as planned may reduce our chances of maintaining and gas industry in general, and more specifically with respect to health and safety, waste management and the manufacture, storage, handling and transportation of hazardous materials and by changes in and the level of enforcement of such laws. The failure to comply with these rules and regulations can result in substantial penalties, revocation of permits, corrective action orders and criminal prosecution. The regulatory burden on the oil and gas industry increases our cost of doing business and, consequently, affects ourimproving profitability. We may be subject to claims alleging personal injury or property damage as a result of alleged exposure to hazardous substances. It is impossible for management to predict the cost or impact of such laws and regulations on our future operations.
 
If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.
 
Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our reputation and operating results would be harmed. Our efforts to maintain internal controls may not be successful, and we may be unable to maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future, including compliance with the obligations under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Any failure to maintain effective controls or to make effective improvements to our internal controls could harm our operating results.
 
In 2010, our management approved a plan to implement new accounting software which will replace our existing accounting systems at several of our operating divisions in a phased approach. Two divisions converted during the fourth quarter of 2010 and two divisions will convert during 2011. In addition, we implemented a new chart of accounts which is being adopted as these divisions convert to the new software. Although we believe the new software, once implemented, will enhance our internal control over financial reporting and we believe that we have taken the necessary steps to maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting during this period of system change, we will continuously monitor controls through and around the system to provide reasonable assurance that controls are effective during and after each step of this implementation process.
Conservation measures and technological advances could reduce demand for oil and gas.
 
Fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for alternatives to oil and gas, technological advances in fuel economy and energy generation devices could reduce demand for oil and gas. Management cannot predict the impact of the changing demand for oil and gas services and products, and any major changes may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


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Fluctuations in currency exchange rates in Canada could adversely affect our business.
 
We have operations in Canada. As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates in Canada could materially and adversely affect our business. For each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, our Canadian operations represented approximately 5%, 5% and 8% of our revenue from continuing operations, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, ouroperations. Our Canadian operations recorded losses from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest of $26.7 million and $13.5 million, respectively, primarily resulting from goodwill impairment charges. For the year ended December 31, 2006, our Canadian operations represented 3% of our net income from continuing operations before taxes of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and minority interest.
We are susceptible to seasonal earnings volatility due to adverse weather conditionsrecorded losses of $11.1 million and $26.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The loss in Canada.
Our operations are directly affected by seasonal differences in weather in Canada. The level of activity in the Canadian oilfield services industry declines significantly in the second calendar quarter, when frost leaves the ground and many secondary roads are temporarily rendered incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment. The duration of this period is referred to as “spring breakup” and has2008 primarily resulted from a direct impact on our activity levels in Canada. The timing and duration of “spring breakup” depend on weather patterns but generally “spring breakup” occurs in April and May. Additionally, if an unseasonably warm winter prevents sufficient freezing, we may not be able to access wellsites and our operating results and financial condition may, therefore, be adversely affected. The demand for our services may also be affected by the severity of the Canadian winters. In addition, during excessively rainy periods, equipment moves may be delayed, thereby adversely affecting operating results. The volatility in weather and temperature in the Canadian oilfield can therefore create unpredictability in activity and utilization rates. As a result, full-year results are not likely to be a direct multiple of any particular quarter or combination of quarters.goodwill impairment charge.
 
Our operations in Mexico are subject to specific risks, including dependence on Petróleos Mexicanos (“PEMEX”) as the primary customer, exposure to fluctuation in the Mexican peso and workforce unionization.
 
OurThe majority of our business in Mexico is substantially all performed for PEMEX pursuant to multi-year contracts. These contracts are generally two years in duration, specify an authorized spending amount and are subject to competitive bid for renewal. Any failure by us to renew or extend our existing contracts, or win award of contracts that replace expiring contracts, could have a materialan adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, PEMEX is experiencing budget limitations that may affect its ability to make timely payments


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to us under our existing contracts. Recent regulatory and financial uncertainty regarding PEMEX’s drilling programs and development budget could adversely impact PEMEX’s ability to fulfill certain of its payment obligations under these contracts in a timely manner. A failure of PEMEX to make required payments to us would adversely affect our Mexico-based financial performance.
 
The PEMEX contracts provide that 70% to 80% of the value of our billings under the contracts is charged to PEMEX in U.S. dollars with the remainder billed in Mexican pesos. The portion billed in U.S. dollars to PEMEX is converted to pesos on the date of payment. Invoices are paid approximately 45 days after the invoice date. As such, we are exposed to fluctuations in the value of the peso. A material decrease in the value of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar could negatively impact our revenues, cash flows and net income.
 
Our operations in Mexico are party to a collective labor contract most recently modified on and effective as of October 2008 between Servicios Petrotec S.A. DE C.V., one of our subsidiaries, and Unión Sindical de Trabajadores de la Industria Metálica y Similares, the metal and similar industry workers labor union. We have not experienced work stoppages in the past but cannot guarantee that we will not experience work stoppages in the future. A prolonged work stoppage could negatively impact our revenues, cash flows and net income.
 
Our U.S.Mexico has experienced a period of increasing criminal violence and such activities could affect our Mexico-based operations are adversely impacted by the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico, which generally occurs in the third calendar quarter.and financial performance.
 
Recently, Mexico has experienced a period of increasing criminal violence, primarily due to the activities of drug cartels and related organized crime. Although the Mexican government has implemented various security measures and strengthened its military and police forces, drug-related crime continues to exist in Mexico and has impacted our ability to safely conduct business in certain areas of the country. Our inability to conduct business in certain areas of Mexico, and the safety risks in the areas of Mexico where we do conduct business, could have a negative impact on our Mexico-based financial performance.
We could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws.
We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), which generally prohibits companies and their intermediaries from making payments tonon-U.S. government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or securing any other improper advantage. We are also subject to anti-bribery laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Although we have policies and procedures designed to ensure that we, our employees and our agents comply with the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws, there is no assurance that such policies or procedures will protect us against liability under the FCPA or other laws for actions taken by our agents, employees and intermediaries with respect to our business or any businesses that we acquire. We do business in countries in which FCPA violations have recently been enforced. Failure to comply with the FCPA, other anti-bribery laws or other laws governing the conduct of business with foreign government entities, including local laws, could disrupt our business and lead to severe criminal and civil penalties, including imprisonment, criminal and civil fines, loss of our export licenses and suspension of our ability to do business with the federal government. Other remedial measures could include further changes or enhancements to our procedures, policies, and controls and potential personnel changesand/or disciplinary actions, any of which could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. We could also be adversely affected by any allegation that we violated such laws.
Severe weather conditions may affect our operations.
Our business may be materially affected by severe weather conditions in areas where we operate. This may entail the evacuation of personnel and stoppage of services which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Hurricanes and the threat of hurricanes during this period will often result in the shut-down of oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico as well as land operations within the hurricane path. During a shut-down period, we are unable to access wellsites and our services are also shut down. This situation can therefore create unpredictability in activity and utilization rates, which can have a material adverse impact on our business, financial conditions, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, the extreme winter weather


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conditions in the first quarter of 2011 have adversely affected our operations in North Dakota, Oklahoma and North Texas.
Our operations are directly affected by seasonal differences in weather in Canada. The level of activity in the Canadian oilfield services industry declines significantly in the second calendar quarter, when the ground thaws and many secondary roads are temporarily rendered incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment. The duration of this period is referred to as “spring breakup” and has a direct impact on our activity levels in Canada. The timing and duration of “spring breakup” depend on weather patterns but generally “spring breakup” occurs in April and May. Additionally, if an unseasonably warm winter prevents sufficient freezing, we may not be able to access wellsites and our operating results and financial condition may, therefore, be adversely affected. The demand for our services may also be affected by the severity of the Canadian winters. In addition, during excessively rainy periods, equipment moves may be delayed, thereby adversely affecting operating results. The volatility in weather and temperature in the Canadian oilfield can therefore create unpredictability in activity and utilization rates. As a result, full-year results are not likely to be a direct multiple of any particular quarter or combination of quarters.
When rig counts are low, our rig relocation customers may not have a need for our services.
 
Many of the major U.S. onshore drilling services contractors have significant capabilities to move their own drilling rigs and related oilfield equipment and to erect rigs. When regional rig counts are high, drilling services contractors exceed their own capabilities and contract for additional oilfield equipment hauling and rig erection capacity. Our rig relocation business activity is highly correlated to the rig count; however, the correlation varies over the rig count range. As rig count drops, some drilling services contractors reach a point where all of their oilfield equipment hauling and rig erection needs can be met by their own fleets. If one or more of our rig relocation customers reachreaches this “tipping point,” our revenues attributable to rig relocation will decline much faster than the corresponding overall decline in the rig count. This non-linear relationship between our rig relocation business activity and the rig count in the areas in which we have rig relocation operations can significantly increase significantly our earnings volatility with respect to rig relocation.
Increasing trucking regulations may increase our costs and negatively impact our results of operations.
Among the services we provide, we operate as a motor carrier and therefore are subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation and by various state agencies. These regulatory authorities exercise broad powers, governing activities such as the authorization to engage in motor carrier operations and regulatory safety. There are additional regulations specifically relating to the trucking industry, including testing and specification of equipment and product handling requirements. The trucking industry is subject to possible regulatory and legislative changes that may affect the economics of the industry by requiring changes in operating practices or by changing the demand for common or contract carrier services or the cost of providing truckload services. Some of these possible changes include increasingly stringent environmental regulations, changes in the hours of service regulations which govern the amount of time a driver may drive in any specific period, onboard black box recorder devices or limits on vehicle weight and size.
Interstate motor carrier operations are subject to safety requirements prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. To a large degree, intrastate motor carrier operations are subject to state safety regulations that mirror federal regulations. Such matters as weight and dimension of equipment are also subject to federal and state regulations.
From time to time, various legislative proposals are introduced, including proposals to increase federal, state, or local taxes, including taxes on motor fuels, which may increase our costs or adversely impact the recruitment of drivers. We cannot predict whether, or in what form, any increase in such taxes applicable to us will be enacted.
Risks Related to Our Relationship with SCF
L.E. Simmons, through SCF, may be able to influence the outcome of stockholder voting and may exercise this voting power in a manner adverse to you.
SCF owns approximately 13% of our outstanding common stock, excluding shares distributed to SCF’s directors prior to December 31, 2008. L.E. Simmons is the sole owner of L.E. Simmons and Associates, Incorporated, the ultimate general partner of SCF. Accordingly, Mr. Simmons, through his ownership of the ultimate general partner of SCF, may be in a position to influence the outcome of matters requiring a stockholder vote, including the election of directors, adoption of amendments to our certificate of incorporation or bylaws or approval of transactions involving a change of control. The interests of Mr. Simmons may differ from yours, and SCF may vote its common stock in a manner that may adversely affect you.
One of our directors may have a conflict of interest because he is affiliated with SCF. The resolution of this conflict of interest may not be in our or your best interests.
One of our directors, Andrew L. Waite, is a current officer of L.E. Simmons and Associates, Incorporated, the ultimate general partner of SCF. This may create a conflict of interest because this director has responsibilities to SCF and its owners. His duties as an officer of L.E. Simmons and Associates, Incorporated may conflict with his duties as a director of our company regarding business dealings between SCF and us and other matters. The resolution of this conflict may not always be in our or your best interests.


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We have renounced any interest in specified business opportunities, and SCF and its director nominees on our board of directors generally have no obligation to offer us those opportunities.
SCF has investments in other oilfield service companies that may compete with us, and SCF and its affiliates, other than our company, may invest in other such companies in the future. We refer to SCF and its other affiliates and its portfolio companies as the SCF group. Our certificate of incorporation provides that, so long as we have a director or officer that is affiliated with SCF (an “SCF Nominee”), we renounce any interest or expectancy in any business opportunity in which any member of the SCF group participates or desires or seeks to participate in and that involves any aspect of the energy equipment or services business or industry, other than (i) any business opportunity that is brought to the attention of an SCF Nominee solely in such person’s capacity as a director or officer of our company and with respect to which no other member of the SCF group independently receives notice or otherwise identifies such opportunity and (ii) any business opportunity that is identified by the SCF group solely through the disclosure of information by or on behalf of our company. We are not prohibited from pursuing any business opportunity with respect to which we have renounced any interest.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness, including Our Senior Notes
We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness, including the notes, and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful.
Our ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial and operating performance, which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond our control. We cannot assure you that we will maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness.
If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets or operations, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness, including the notes. We cannot assure you that we would be able to take any of these actions, that these actions would be successful and permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations or that these actions would be permitted under the terms of our existing or future debt agreements including our amended revolving credit facility and the indenture that will govern the notes. In the absence of such operating results and resources, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service and other obligations. Our amended revolving credit facility and the indenture that will govern the notes will restrict our ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from the disposition. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain the proceeds which we could realize from them and these proceeds may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due.
If we cannot make scheduled payments on our debt, we will be in default and, as a result:
• our debt holders could declare all outstanding principal and interest to be due and payable;
• the lenders under our amended revolving credit facility could terminate their commitments to loan us money and foreclose against the assets securing their borrowings; and
• we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.
 
Covenants in our debt agreements restrict our business in many ways.
 
The indenture governing our senior notes contains various covenants that limit our abilityand/or our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things:
 
 • incur or assume liens or additional debt or provide guarantees in respect of obligations of other persons;
 
 • issue redeemable stock and certain preferred stock;
 
 • pay dividends or distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock;
 
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 • make loans and investments;
 
 • enter into agreements that restrict distributions from our subsidiaries;
 
 • sell assets and capital stock of our subsidiaries;
 
 • enter into certain transactions with affiliates;
 
 • consolidate or merge with or into, or sell substantially all of our assets to, another person; and
 
 • enter into new lines of business.
 
In addition, our amended revolving credit facility contains restrictive covenants and requires us to maintain specified financial ratiosa fixed charge coverage ratio based on borrowing base limitations and satisfy other financial condition tests. Our ability to meet those financial ratios and testsrequirements can be affected by adverse industry conditions and other events beyond our control, and we cannot assure you that we will meet those tests.requirements. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under our amended revolving credit facilityand/or the notes. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under our amended revolving credit facility, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. IfWe had no


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borrowings outstanding under our amended credit facility at December 31, 2010. However, if we borrowed under this facility and if we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders under our amended revolving credit facility could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness. We have pledged a significant portion of our assets as collateral under our amended revolving credit facility. If the lenders under our amended revolving credit facility accelerate the repayment of borrowings, we cannot assure you that we will have sufficient assets to repay indebtedness under our amended revolving credit facility and our other indebtedness, including our senior notes.
 
Our borrowingsBorrowings under our amended revolving credit facility are, and are expected to continue to be,would bear interest at variable rates of interest and could expose 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 would decrease.
If we default on our obligations to pay our indebtedness we may not be able to make payments on our senior notes.
Any default under the agreements governing our indebtedness, including a default under our amended revolving credit facility that is not waived by the required lenders, and the remedies sought by the holders of such indebtedness, could render us unable to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest on the notes and substantially decrease the market value of the notes. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow and are otherwise unable to obtain funds necessary to meet required payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness, or if we otherwise fail to comply with the various covenants, including financial and operating covenants, in the instruments governing our indebtedness (including covenants in our amended revolving credit facility), we could be in default under the terms of the agreements governing such indebtedness. In the event of such default, the holders of such indebtedness could elect to declare all the funds borrowed thereunder to be due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid interest, the lenders under our amended revolving credit facility could elect to terminate their commitments thereunder, cease making further loans and institute foreclosure proceedings against our assets, and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. If our operating performance declines, we may in the future need to obtain waivers from the required lenders under our amended revolving credit facility to avoid being in default. If we breach our covenants under our amended revolving credit facility and seek a waiver, we may not be able to obtain a waiver from the required lenders. If this occurs, we would be in default under our amended revolving credit facility, the lenders could exercise their rights, as described above, and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.
We may incur substantially more debt. This could further exacerbate the risks described above.
We and our subsidiary guarantors may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. The terms of the indenture do not fully prohibit us or our subsidiary guarantors from doing so. If we incur any additional indebtedness, including trade payables, that ranks equally with the notes, the holders of that debt will be entitled to share ratably with the holders of the notes in any proceeds distributed in connection with any insolvency,


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liquidation, reorganization, dissolution or other winding up of our company. This may have the effect of reducing the amount of proceeds available to repay the notes. We have a $400 million revolving credit facility with approximately $168.8 million of undrawn availability as of December 31, 2008. All of those borrowings will be secured by substantially all of our assets and will rank effectively senior to the notes and the guarantees. If new debt is added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we and our subsidiary guarantors now face could intensify. The subsidiaries that guarantee our senior notes will also be guarantors under our amended revolving credit facility.
As a holding company, Complete’s main source of cash is distributions from its subsidiaries.
We conduct our operations primarily through our subsidiaries, and these subsidiaries directly own substantially all of our operating assets. Therefore, our operating cash flow and ability to meet our debt obligations depend principally on the cash flow provided by our subsidiaries in the form of loans, dividends or other payments to us as an equity holder, service provider or lender. The ability of our subsidiaries to make such payments to the parent company will depend on their earnings, tax considerations, legal restrictions and contractual restrictions imposed by their own indebtedness. Although our debt facilities limit the right of certain of our subsidiaries to enter into consensual restrictions on their ability to pay dividends and make other payments to us, these limitations are subject to a number of significant qualifications and exceptions.
In addition, not all of our subsidiaries guarantee our obligation under the senior notes. Creditors of such subsidiaries (including trade creditors) generally will be entitled to payment from the assets of those subsidiaries before those assets can be distributed to us. As a result, our senior notes are effectively subordinated to the prior payment of all of the debts (including trade payables) of our non-guarantor subsidiaries.
 
Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.
 
None.
 
Item 2.  Properties.
 
As of December 31, 2008,2010, we owned 5657 offices, facilities and yards, of which 1115 were in Texas, 2218 were in Oklahoma, two wereone was in Arkansas, one wasthree were in North Dakota, one was in Montana, six wereone was in Wyoming, three10 were in Colorado, three wereone was in Louisiana, three were in Pennsylvania, one wastwo were in Alberta, Canada, one was in Utah, one was in Poza Rica, Mexico and one was in Singapore.
 
As of December 31, 2008,2010, we owned or operated 6164 saltwater disposal wells, of which 2829 were in Texas, 32 were in Oklahoma, two were in Colorado, and one was in Arkansas. In addition, we owned one and leased two drilling mud disposal facilityfacilities in Oklahoma and one produced water evaporation facility in Wyoming.
 
In addition, as of December 31, 2008,2010, we leased 232209 offices, facilities and yards, of which 7074 were in Texas, 2825 were in Oklahoma, 2718 were in Wyoming, two25 were in Montana, 10Colorado, 22 were in Pennsylvania, three were in North Dakota, 34 were in Colorado, five10 were in Louisiana, sixthree were in Arkansas, fivetwo were in Utah, one was in Pennsylvania, 2914 were in Alberta, Canada, two wereone was in British Columbia, Canada, six were in Mexico and sevensix were in Singapore. As of December 31, 2008, we leased two drilling mud disposal facilities in Oklahoma.
 
In addition, we alsoWe lease our corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas, as well as administrative offices in Gainesville, Texas; Enid, Oklahoma; Fredrick, Colorado; Eunice, Louisiana; Shelocta, Pennsylvania; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and additional office space in Houston, Texas.
 
Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.
 
In the normal course of our business, we are a party to various pending or threatened claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings seeking damages or other remedies concerning our commercial operations, products, employees and other matters, including warranty and product liability claims and occasional claims by individuals alleging exposure to hazardous materials, on the job injuries and fatalities as a result of our products or operations. Many of the claims filed against us relate to motor vehicle accidents which can result in the loss of life or serious bodily injury. Some of these claims relate to matters occurring prior to our acquisition of businesses. In certain cases, we are entitled to indemnification from the sellers of such businesses.


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Although we cannot know or predict with certainty the outcome of any claim or proceeding or the effect such outcomes may have on us, we believe that any liability resulting from the resolution of any of these matters, to the extent not otherwise provided for or covered by insurance, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
 
We have historically incurred additional insurance premium related to a cost-sharing provision of our general liability insurance policy, and we cannot be certain that we will not incur additional costs until either existing claims become further developed or until the limitation periods expire for each respective policy year. Any such additional premiums should not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. We incurred no additional premium related to this cost-sharing provision of our general liability policy in 2008, but paid $1.4 million of additional premium for the year ended December 31, 2007.
 
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.(Removed and Reserved)
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PART II
 
Item 5.  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
 
We have 200,000,000 authorized shares of $0.01 par value common stock, of which 75,555,508 shares were outstanding at December 31, 2008, including 789,191 shares of non-vested restricted stock for which the forfeiture restrictions have not lapsed. At February 20, 2009,14, 2011, we had 76,867,67478,592,455 shares of common stock outstanding, of which 1,995,3981,353,996 shares were non-vested restricted stock subject to forfeiture restrictions. The common shares outstanding at February 20, 200914, 2011 were held by 8757 record holders, excluding stockholders for whom shares are held in “nominee” or “street” name. We had 5,000,000 authorized shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock, of which none was issued and outstanding at December 31, 20082010 or February 20, 2009.14, 2011.
 
On April 20, 2006, we entered into an underwriting agreement in connection with our initial public offering and became subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On April 21, 2006, our common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CPX.” On April 26, 2006, we completed our initial public offering.
 
The following table presents the high and low sales prices of our common stock reported byon the New York Stock Exchange for each of the calendar quarters in 20072009 and 2008:2010:
 
         
  CPX Stock Price 
Period
 High  Low 
 
Quarter ended March 31, 2007 $21.20  $17.28 
Quarter ended June 30, 2007 $27.75  $19.45 
Quarter ended September 30, 2007 $26.17  $20.00 
Quarter ended December 31, 2007 $22.66  $17.30 
Quarter ended March 31, 2008 $22.98  $14.13 
Quarter ended June 30, 2008 $37.50  $22.23 
Quarter ended September 30, 2008 $37.84  $18.61 
Quarter ended December 31, 2008 $20.08  $4.04 
         
  CPX Stock Price
Period High Low
 
Quarter ended March 31, 2009 $10.10  $2.32 
Quarter ended June 30, 2009 $8.31  $3.27 
Quarter ended September 30, 2009 $11.72  $6.78 
Quarter ended December 31, 2009 $13.48  $9.11 
Quarter ended March 31, 2010 $16.06  $10.83 
Quarter ended June 30, 2010 $15.97  $11.33 
Quarter ended September 30, 2010 $21.69  $13.68 
Quarter ended December 31, 2010 $32.72  $20.52 
 
The year-end closing sales price of our common stock was $17.97$13.00 on December 31, 2007,2009, the last trading day of 2007,2009, and $8.15$29.55 on December 31, 2008,2010, the last trading day of 2008.2010.
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:
 
In accordance with the provisions of the 2008 Incentive Award Plan, holders of unvested restricted stock were given the option to either remit to us the required withholding taxes associated with the vesting of restricted stock, or to authorize us to repurchase shares equivalent to the cost of the withholding tax and to remit the withholding taxes on behalf of the holder. We made no repurchases of our common stock during the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008, 2007 or 2006.2008. However, pursuant to this provision, we repurchased 18,743 shares in 2009 and 113,330 shares in 2010, of which the following shares were purchased during the quarter ended December 31, 2010:
                 
           (d)
 
           Maximum
 
        (c)
  Number (or
 
        Total
  Approximate
 
        Number of
  Dollar Value) of
 
  (a)
     Shares Purchased
  Shares that May
 
  Total
  (b)
  as Part of Publicly
  Yet Be Purchased
 
  Number of
  Average Price
  Announced Plans
  Under the Plans or
 
Period��Shares Purchased  Paid per Share  or Programs  Programs 
 
October 1 — 31, 2010           *
November 1 — 30, 2010           *
December 1 — 31, 2010  436   29.00   436   *
*We do not have a publicly announced stock repurchase program. We had 1,672,854 shares of non-vested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2010. The holders of these shares have the option to either remit taxes due related to the vesting of these shares or to authorize us to purchase the shares at the current market value in a sufficient amount to settle the related tax withholding. The amount purchased will depend on the market value at the time and whether or not the holders choose to surrender shares in settlement of the related tax withholding.


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Equity Compensation Plans:
 
The information relating to our equity compensation plans required by Item 5 is incorporated by reference to such information as set forth in Item 12. “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” contained herein.
 
Dividends:
 
We have paid no dividends on our outstanding $0.01 par value common stock for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 or 2006.2008. We currently do not intend to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, but rather plan to reinvest such funds in our business. Furthermore, our credit facility and the indenture governing our senior notes contain covenants which restrict us from paying future dividends on our common stock.


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Performance Graph:
 
The information in this section of the Annual Report pertaining to our performance relative to our peers is being furnished but not filed with the SEC, and as such, the information is neither subject to Regulation 14A or 14C or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934.
 
The following chart presents a comparative analysis of the stock performance of our common stock (“CPX”) relative to an industry index, the Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index (“OSX”), and a broader market index, Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P”). This analysis assumes a $100 investment in the underlying common stock of CPX, OSX and S&P on April 21, 2006, the date of our initial public offering, through December 31, 2008.2010. This analysis does not purport to be a representation of the actual market performance of our stock or these indexes. This chart has been provided for informational purposes to assist the reader in evaluating the market performance of our common stock compared to other market participants.
 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in our previous filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which might incorporate future filings made by us under those statutes, the following Stock Performance Graph will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any future filings made by us under those statutes.
 
COMPARISON OF 3256 MONTH CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Complete Production Services, Inc, Thethe S & P&P 500 Index

And The PHLX Oil Service Sector Index
 
 
$100 invested on 4/21/06 in stock or on 3/31/06 in index-includingindex, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.
 
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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.
 
The following table presents selected historical consolidated financial and operating data for the periods shown. The selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 20082010 and for each of the years then ended have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for those dates and periods, adjusted for discontinued operations, as indicated. The following information should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
 
                    
                     For the Year Ended December 31, 
 For the Year Ended December 31,  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
 2004 2005(3) 2006 2007 2008  (In thousands) 
 (In thousands) 
Statement of Operations Data:
                                        
Revenue:                                        
Completion and production services $190,267  $502,517  $860,508  $1,242,314  $1,545,348  $860,508  $1,238,126  $1,541,709  $897,584  $1,354,797 
Drilling services  37,584   115,771   194,517   212,272   234,104   194,517   212,272   234,104   114,729   172,821 
Products sales  8,178   11,290   29,586   40,857   59,102   29,586   40,857   59,102   44,081   33,775 
                      
Total  236,029   629,578   1,084,611   1,495,443   1,838,554   1,084,611   1,491,255   1,834,915   1,056,394   1,561,393 
Expenses:                                        
Service and product expenses(2)  153,274   383,502   629,346   874,563   1,133,799 
Service and product expenses(1)  630,195   875,570   1,136,488   725,365   1,011,040 
Selling, general and administrative  37,930   99,431   144,432   179,027   198,252   144,503   179,508   198,200   181,420   175,445 
Depreciation and amortization  19,838   46,484   75,902   131,353   181,097   75,902   131,399   181,197   200,732   181,823 
Impairment loss(4)           13,094   272,006 
Fixed asset and other intangibles impairment loss(2)           38,646    
Goodwill impairment loss(2)     13,094   272,006   97,643    
                      
Operating income from continuing operations before interest, taxes and minority interest  24,987   100,161   234,931   297,406   53,400 
Operating income from continuing operations before interest, taxes and non-controlling interest  234,011   291,684   47,024   (187,412)  193,085 
Write-off of deferred financing fees     3,315   170         170         528    
Interest expense  7,471   24,460   40,645   61,328   59,729   40,645   61,328   59,729   56,895   57,669 
Interest income        (1,387)  (325)  (301)  (1,387)  (325)  (301)  (79)  (322)
Taxes  7,148   28,606   70,516   86,851   74,568   70,184   84,833   72,305   (63,088)  51,580 
                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest  10,368   43,780   124,987   149,552   (80,596)
Minority interest  4,705   384   (49)  (569)   
Income (loss) from continuing operations before non-controlling interest  124,399   145,848   (84,709)  (181,668)  84,158 
Non-controlling interest  (49)  (569)         
                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations  5,663   43,396   125,036   150,121   (80,596)  124,448   146,417   (84,709)  (181,668)  84,158 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $3,673, $5,114, $9,359, $6,890 and $3,865, respectively)(1)  8,221   10,466   14,050   11,443   (4,859)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $9,359, $6,890, $3,865, $0 and $0, respectively)(3)  14,050   11,443   (4,859)      
                      
Net income (loss) $13,884  $53,862  $139,086  $161,564  $(85,455) $138,498  $157,860  $(89,568) $(181,668) $84,158 
                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share $0.19  $0.87  $1.84  $2.05  $(1.10) $1.83  $2.00  $(1.15) $(2.42) $1.08 
                      
 
 
(1)Service and product expenses is the aggregate of service expenses and product expenses.
(2)For the year ended December 31, 2009, we recorded a fixed asset impairment in our drilling services segment of $36,158 and an intangible asset impairment in our completion and production services segment totaling $2,488. We also recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $97,643 associated with several of our reportable units at December 31, 2009. We recorded an impairment loss of $272,006 associated with goodwill for various reporting units as of December 31, 2008. For the year ended December 31, 2007, we recorded an impairment


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loss of $13,094 associated with our Canadian reporting unit. For a further discussion, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
(3)In May 2008, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain operations in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas, consisting primarily of our supply store business, as well as certain non-strategic drilling logistics assets and other completion and production services assets. On May 19, 2008, we sold these operations to a company owned by a former officer of one of our subsidiaries. In August 2006, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain manufacturing and production enhancement product sales operations of a subsidiary located in Alberta, Canada, which includes certain assets located in south Texas. This sale was completed on October 31, 2006. We accounted for these disposal groups as held for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” We revised our financial statements pursuant to SFAS No. 144, and reclassified the assets and liabilities of these


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disposal groups as held for sale as of the date of each balance sheet presented and removed the results of operations of the disposal group from net income from continuing operations, and presented these separately as income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for each of the accompanying statements of operations. We ceased depreciating the assets when each disposal group was reclassified as held for sale, and we adjusted the net assets to the lower of carrying value or fair value less selling costs. For a further discussion, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
(2)Service and product expenses is the aggregate of service expenses and product expenses.
(3)We paid a dividend of $2.62 per share to our stockholders as of September 12, 2005 in conjunction with the Combination. Our current debt obligations restrict us from paying dividends on our common stock and we have not paid any other dividends in the past five fiscal years.
(4)We recorded an impairment loss of $272.0 million associated with goodwill for various reporting units as of December 31, 2008 in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” For the year ended December 31, 2007, we recorded an impairment loss of $13.1 million associated with our Canadian reporting unit. For a further discussion, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
 
                                        
 As of December 31,  For the Year Ended December 31, 
 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Other Financial Data:
                                        
EBITDA(5) $44,825  $143,331  $310,663  $441,853  $506,503 
Adjusted EBITDA(4) $309,743  $436,177  $500,227  $149,081  $374,908 
Cash flows from operating activities  34,622   76,427   187,743   338,560   350,448   187,635   338,415   350,409   285,204   216,158 
Cash flows from financing activities  157,630   112,139   471,376   66,643   27,990   471,376   66,643   27,990   (207,991)  (174,088)
Cash flows from investing activities  (186,776)  (188,358)  (650,863)  (408,795)  (374,137)  (650,863)  (409,189)  (374,098)  (18,128)  6,817 
Capital expenditures:                                        
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(6)(5)  139,362   67,689   369,606   50,406   180,154   369,606   50,406   180,154      33,721 
Property, plant and equipment  46,904   127,215   303,922   372,554   253,815   303,922   368,053   253,776   38,487   169,919 
 
                                        
 For the Year Ended December 31,  As of December 31, 
 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Balance Sheet Data:
                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $11,547  $11,405  $19,874  $13,624  $19,090  $19,766  $13,034  $18,500  $77,360  $126,681 
Net property, plant and equipment  227,406   371,337   752,648   1,013,190   1,166,453   752,648   1,013,539   1,166,686   941,133   956,028 
Goodwill  139,322   280,961   541,313   549,130   341,592   541,313   549,130   341,592   243,823   250,533 
Total assets  515,153   937,653   1,740,324   2,054,759   1,994,877   1,739,198   2,050,633   1,987,353   1,588,854   1,800,576 
Long-term debt, excluding current portion  169,178   509,981   750,311   825,985   843,842   750,311   825,985   843,842   650,002   650,000 
Total stockholders��� equity  172,080   250,761   735,221   930,323   869,116 
Total stockholders’ equity  734,633   926,031   860,711   698,890   805,834 
 
(5)(4)Adjusted EBITDA consists of net income (loss) from continuing operations before net interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, minoritynon-controlling interest and impairment loss. See “Non-GAAPAdjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure of performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA as the primary internal management measure for evaluating performance and allocating additional resources. The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is different from the calculation of “EBITDA,” as defined and used in our credit facilities. For a discussion of the calculation of “EBITDA” as defined under our existing credit facilities, as recently amended, see Note 11,


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“Long-term debt” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Measures.”Statements. Adjusted EBITDA is included in this Annual Report onForm 10-K because our management considers it an important supplemental measure of our performance and believes that it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry, some of which present EBITDA when reporting their results. We regularly evaluate our performance as compared to other companies in our industry that have different financing and capital structures and/or tax rates by using Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating acquisition targets. Management also believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful tool for measuring our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements, and Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used by us and our investors to measure our ability to service indebtedness. Adjusted EBITDA is not a substitute for the GAAP measures of earnings or of cash flow and is not necessarily a measure of our


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ability to fund our cash needs. In addition, it should be noted that companies calculate EBITDA differently and, therefore, EBITDA has material limitations as a performance measure because it excludes interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization and minoritynon-controlling interest. The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA with our net income.
Reconciliation of EBITDA
                     
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2004  2005  2006  2007  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net income (loss) $13,884  $53,862  $139,086  $161,564  $(85,455)
Plus: interest expense, net  7,471   24,460   39,258   61,003   59,428 
Plus: tax expense  7,148   28,606   70,516   86,851   74,568 
Plus: depreciation and amortization  19,838   46,484   75,902   131,353   181,097 
Plus: minority interest  4,705   384   (49)  (569)   
Plus: impairment loss           13,094   272,006 
Minus: income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $3,673, $5,114, $9,359, $6,890 and $3,865, respectively)  8,221   10,465   14,050   11,443   (4,859)
                     
EBITDA $44,825  $143,331  $310,663  $441,853  $506,503 
                     
income (loss).
(6)
(5)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, consists only of the cash component of acquisitions. It does not include common stock and notes issued for acquisitions, nor does it include other non-cash assets issued for acquisitions.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
                         
  For the Year Ended December 31,    
  2006  2007  2008  2009  2010    
  (In thousands)    
 
Net income (loss) $138,498  $157,860  $(89,568) $(181,668) $84,158     
Plus: interest expense, net  39,258   61,003   59,428   56,816   57,347     
Plus: tax expense (benefit)  70,184   84,833   72,305   (63,088)  51,580     
Plus: depreciation and amortization  75,902   131,399   181,197   200,732   181,823     
Plus: non-controlling interest  (49)  (569)             
Plus: impairment loss     13,094   272,006   136,289        
Minus: income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $9,359, $6,890, $3,865, $0 and $0, respectively)  14,050   11,443   (4,859)          
                         
Adjusted EBITDA $309,743  $436,177  $500,227  $149,081  $374,908     
                         
 
Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included within this Annual Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the oil and gas industry. See “Forward-Looking Statement” contained in Item 1. “Business.” These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may be outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For examples of those risks and uncertainties, see the cautionary statements contained in Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: market prices for oil and gas, the level of oil and gas drilling, economic and competitive conditions, capital expenditures, regulatory changes and other uncertainties. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed below may not occur. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update publicly any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.


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The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this Annual Report are forward-looking statements.
 
Overview
 
We are a leading provider of specialized completion and production services and products focused on helping oil and gas companies develop hydrocarbon reserves, reduce operating costs and enhance production. We focus on basins within North America that we believe have attractive long-term potential for growth, and we deliver targeted, value-added services and products required by our customers within each specific basin. We believe our range of services and products positions us to meet the many needs of our customers at the wellsite, from drilling and completion through production and eventual abandonment. We manage our operations from regional field service facilities located throughout the U.S. Rocky Mountain region, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, western Canada, Mexico and Southeast Asia.


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We operate in three business segments:
 
Completion and Production Services.  Through our completion and production services segment, we establish, maintain and enhance the flow of oil and gas throughout the life of a well. This segment is divided into the following primary service lines:
 
 • Intervention Services.  Well intervention requires the use of specialized equipment to perform an array of wellbore services. Our fleet of intervention service equipment includes coiled tubing units, pressure pumping units, nitrogen units, well service rigs, snubbing units and a variety of support equipment. Our intervention services provide customers with innovative solutions to increase production of oil and gas.
 
 • Downhole and Wellsite Services.  Our downhole and wellsite services include electric-line, slickline, production optimization, production testing, rental and fishing services. We also offer several proprietary services and products that we believe create significant value for our customers.
 
 • Fluid Handling.  We provide a variety of services to help our customers obtain, move, store and dispose of fluids that are involved in the development and production of their reservoirs. Through our fleet of specialized trucks, frac tanks and other assets, we provide fluid transportation, heating, pumping and disposal services for our customers.
 
Drilling Services.  Through our drilling services segment, we provide services and equipment that initiate or stimulate oil and gas production by providing land drilling and specialized rig logistics and site preparation throughout our service area. Our drilling rigs currently operate primarily in and around the Barnett Shale region of north Texas.services.
 
Product Sales.  We provide oilfield service equipment and refurbishment of used equipment through our Southeast Asian business, and we provide repair work and fabrication services for our customers at a business located in Gainesville, Texas.
 
Substantially all service and rental revenue we earn is based upon a charge for a period of time (an hour, a day, a week) for the actual period of time the service or rental is provided to our customer, or on a fixed per-stage-completed fee.fee or pursuant to a long-term contract which may includetake-or-pay provisions. Product sales are recorded when the actual sale occurs and title or ownership passes to the customer.
 
Our customers include large multi-national and independent oil and gas producers, as well as smaller independent producers and the major land-based drilling contractors in North America (see “Customers” in Item 1 of this Annual Report onForm 10-K). The primary factorfactors influencing demand for our services and products isare the level of drilling complexity and workover activity of our customers and the complexity of such activity, which in turn, depends on current and anticipated future oil and gas prices, production depletion rates and the resultant levels of cash flows generated and allocated by our customers to their drilling and workover budgets. As a result, demand for our services and products is cyclical, substantially depends on activity levels in the North American oil and gas industry and is highly sensitive to current and expected oil and natural gas prices. The following tables summarize average North American drilling and well service rig activity, as measured by Baker Hughes Incorporated (“BHI”) and the Weatherford/


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Cameron International Corporation/Guiberson/AESC Service Rig Count for “Active Rigs,” respectively, and historical commodity prices as provided by Bloomberg:
 
AVERAGE RIG COUNTS
 
                                            
 Year Ended  Year Ended 
 12/31/03 12/31/04 12/31/05 12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/08  12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/08 12/31/09 12/31/10 
BHI Rotary Rig Count:
                                            
U.S. Land  924   1,095   1,290   1,559   1,695   1,814   1,559   1,695   1,814   1,046   1,514 
U.S. Offshore  108   97   93   90   73   65   90   73   65   44   31 
                        
Total U.S.   1,032   1,192   1,383   1,649   1,768   1,879   1,649   1,768   1,879   1,090   1,545 
Canada  372   365   455   471   343   382   471   343   382   222   348 
                        
Total North America  1,404   1,557   1,838   2,120   2,111   2,261   2,120   2,111   2,261   1,312   1,893 
                        
 
 
Source: BHI(www.BakerHughes.com)www.BakerHughes.com)


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North American rotary rig count was 2,000 at December 31, 2008 and 1,701 at February 20, 2009.
 
                                            
 Year Ended  Year Ended 
 12/31/03 12/31/04 12/31/05 12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/08  12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/08 12/31/09 12/31/10 
Weatherford/AESC Service Rig Count
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Cameron International Corporation/Guiberson/AESC Well Service Rig Count (Active Rigs):
                    
United States  1,967   2,064   2,222   2,364   2,388   2,515   2,364   2,388   2,515   1,722   1,854 
Canada  710   755   795   779   596   686   779   596   686   457   534 
                        
Total U.S. and Canada  2,677   2,819   3,017   3,143   2,984   3,201   3,143   2,984   3,201   2,179   2,388 
                        
 
 
Source: Weatherford/Cameron International Corporation/Guiberson/AESC Well Service Rig Count for “Active Rigs”Rigs.”
 
Average Service rig counts for active rigs for December 2008 and January 2009 were 2,939 and 2,787, respectively,2010 was 2,682 according to the Weatherford/Cameron International Corporation/Guiberson/AESC Well Service Rig Count for “Active Rigs.”Rigs” and was 2,713 as of January 31, 2011.
 
AVERAGE OIL AND GAS PRICES
 
                
 Average Daily Closing
 Average Daily Closing
 Average Daily Closing
 Average Daily Closing
 Henry Hub Spot Natural
 WTI Cushing Spot Oil
 Henry Hub Spot Natural
 WTI Cushing Spot Oil
Period
 Gas Prices ($/mcf) Price ($/bbl) Gas Prices ($/mcf) Price ($/bbl)
1/1/99 — 12/31/99 $2.27  $19.30 
1/1/00 — 12/31/00  4.31   30.37 
1/1/01 — 12/31/01  3.97   25.96  $3.99  $25.96 
1/1/02 — 12/31/02  3.37   26.17   3.37   26.17 
1/1/03 — 12/31/03  5.49   31.06   5.49   31.06 
1/1/04 — 12/31/04  5.90   41.51   5.90   41.51 
1/1/05 — 12/31/05  8.89   56.56   8.89   56.56 
1/1/06 — 12/31/06  6.73   66.09   6.73   66.09 
1/1/07 — 12/31/07  6.97   72.23   6.97   72.23 
1/1/08 — 12/31/08  8.89   99.92   8.89   99.92 
1/1/09 — 12/31/09  3.94   61.99 
1/1/10 — 12/31/10  4.38   79.48 
 
 
Source: Bloomberg NYMEX prices.
 
The closing spot price of a barrel of WTI Cushing oil at December 31, 20082010 was $44.60$91.38 and the closing spot price for Henry Hub natural gas ($/mcf) was $5.63.$4.41. At February 20, 2009,14, 2011, the closing spot price of a barrel of WTI Cushing oil was $39.44$84.81 and the closing spot price for Henry Hub natural gas was $4.22.$3.92.


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We consider the drilling and well service rig counts to be an indication of spending by our customers in the oil and gas industry for exploration and development of new and existing hydrocarbon reserves. These spending levels are a primary driver of our business, and we believe that our customers tend to invest more in these activities when oil and gas prices are at higher levels or are increasing. We evaluate theThe utilization of our assets as a measureand the performance of operating performance. This utilizationour business can be impacted by these and other external and internal factors. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors.”
 
We generally charge for our services either on a dayrate or per-stage-completed basis. Depending on the specific service, charges may include one or more of these components: (1) aset-up charge, (2) an hourly service rate based on equipment and labor, (3) a stage- completedstage-completed charge, (4) an equipment rental charge, (5) a consumables charge, and (6) a mileage and fuel charge. We generally determine the rates charged through a competitive process on ajob-by-job basis. Typically, work is performed on a “call out” basis, whereby the customer requests services on a job-specific basis, but does not guarantee work levels beyond the specific job bid. For contract drilling services, fees are charged based on standard dayrates or, to a lesser extent, as negotiated by footage contracts. Product sales are generated through our Southeast Asian business and through wholesale distributors, using a purchase order process andare typically based on a pre-determined price book.


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We have entered into long-term take or pay contracts on the majority of our pressure pumping capacity. These agreements are typically for three-year terms and require our customers to pay us a minimum daily rate for not less than five days per week and provide for an option to operate seven days per week. We are typically paid within 30 — 60 days for services provided during the previous month. The contracts typically provide incentives to compensate us for better efficiencies and services provided at higher pressures, extended pump times and flow rates. We are also able to pass-through increases in costs associated with certain consumables used in pressure pumping operations. Our customers would be required to pay us substantial fees for the early termination of the contracts.
Outlook
 
Since our initial public offering, which became effective in April 2006, ourOur growth strategy has beenis focused on internal growth in the basins in which we currently operate, as we sought to maximize ourmaximizing equipment utilization, addadding additional like-kind equipment and expandexpanding our service and product offerings. In addition, we have soughtWe seek new basins in which to replicate this approach and augmentedaugment our internal growth with strategic acquisitions. Throughout 2008, we continued to execute this strategy while evaluating the market trendsOur business is impacted by changes in the oil and gas industry and communicating with our customers. In late 2008, we noticed a decline in drilling and exploration expenditures by our customers following the significant decline in oilcycle. Oil and gas commodity prices. Althoughprices rose steadily throughout the decade culminating in 2008, then declined sharply in late 2008 and the early part of 2009, primarily due to the global financial crisis. Oil prices recovered through the remainder of 2009 and continued a gradual improvement during the course of 2010 along with the global economy. The price of natural gas in North America has remained subdued as a result of storage levels remaining above historical averages caused primarily by increasing gas production from unconventional resource plays. As a result, exploration and production companies are shifting a greater portion of their activities into emerging oil and liquid-rich plays and our business has shifted from a predominantly gas-oriented business, to a majority oil and liquids-oriented business.
In 2010, we do not know the extent of this downturn for 2009, we expectremained disciplined with our financial investments in capital expenditures, targeted specific acquisitions, which were additive to decrease our level of internal capital investment for 2009 relative to recent years,business objectives and to implement cost-saving measures throughout 2009, while remaining responsiveresponded to our customers’ needs for quality services.services in the emerging oil and liquid-rich plays. We redeployed equipment and personnel into the emerging basins while continuing to maintain a strong presence in our historical markets.
 
 • Internal Capital Investment.  Our internal expansion activities have generally consisted of adding equipment and qualified personnel in locations where we have established a presence. We have grown our operations in many of these locations by expanding services to current customers, attracting new customers and hiring local personnel with local basin-level expertise and leadership recognition. Depending on customer demand, we will consider adding equipment to further increase the capacity of services currently being providedand/or add equipment to expand the services we provide. We invested $930.3$462.2 million in equipment additions over the three-year period ended December 31, 2008,2010, which included $752.0$399.4 million for the completion and production services segment, $152.4$51.9 million for the drilling services segment, $19.9$6.8 million for the product sales segment and $6.0$4.1 million related to general corporate operations. We expect to invest significantly less in capital equipment duringFor the year ended December 31, 2009.2010, we invested $169.9 million in capital expenditures.
 
 • External Growth.  We use strategic acquisitions as an integral part of our growth strategy. We consider acquisitions that will add to our service offerings in a current operating area or that will expand our geographical footprint into a targeted basin. We have completed several acquisitions in recent years. These


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acquisitions affect our operating performance from period to period. Accordingly, comparisons of revenue and operating results in different periods are not necessarily comparable and should not be relied upon as indications of future performance. We have invested an aggregate of $600.2$213.9 million in acquisitions over the three-year period ended December 31, 2008.2010. Of this amount, we invested an aggregate of $33.7 million to acquire 3 businesses during 2010, including a well servicing platform acquisition in the Eagle Ford Shale of south Texas, and $180.2 million to acquire 4 businesses during 2008 and $49.7 million to acquire 7 businesses2008. We did not complete any business acquisitions during 2007.the year ended December 31, 2009. See “— Significant Acquisitions.Transactions.
 
Natural gas prices have declined from historical highs in 2008 and rotary rig counts have recently begun to decline. The recent change in activity levels are likely the result of a number of macro-economic factors, such as an excess supply of natural gas, lower demand for oil and gas, market expectations of weather conditions and the utilization of heating fuels, the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry and other general market conditions for the U.S. economy, including the current global financial crisis, which has contributed to significant reductions in available capital and liquidity from banks and other providers of credit. We have experienced a significant decline in utilization of our assets during late 2008 and thus far in 2009, andFor 2011, we anticipate that lower commodity prices and activity levels will continueremain strong and a greater percentage of activity will be directed at increasingly more service intensive, multi-stage, horizontal wells. Current oil prices are encouraging increased investments in oil plays and in gas fields that have meaningful natural gas liquids content. Additionally, drilling and completion activity required to adversely impact our near-term performance results dueretain leases and service capacity shortages, which have led to pricing pressure and lower utilization rates. Duea backlog of wells to be completed, should support activity in dry gas basins through the deteriorating market conditions, we recordedfirst half of the year.
As a non-cash impairment charge of $272.0 million at December 31, 2008 related to the write-down of goodwill for variousresult of our reporting units. In 2007, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $13.1 million for our Canadian reporting unit. Although we cannot determine the depth or duration of the decline in activity in the oil and gas industry, we believe the overall long-termpositive outlook for North American oilfield activityAmerica in 2011 we have expanded our capital expenditure program which includes: (1) roughly 170,000 hydraulic horse power of pressure pumping equipment; (2) five larger-diameter coiled tubing units with extended reach capabilities; and (3) meaningful investments in fluid handling and well servicing assets. Additionally, we continue to seek strategic acquisitions to enhance service offerings and extend our business remains favorable, especiallypresence in the basins in which we operate.
Our business continues to be impacted by seasonality and inclement weather including the effects of the normal second quarter Canadian“break-up, “ as well as the impact of Gulf of Mexico tropical weather systems.new service areas.
 
We, and many of our competitors, have investedare investing in new equipment, some of which requires long lead timeslead-times to manufacture. As more of this equipment is available to be placed into service and oilfield activities decline, there willcould be additional excess capacity in the industry, which we believe may negatively impact our utilization rates and pricing for certain service offerings . In addition, as new equipment enters the market, we must compete for employees to crew


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the equipment, which putsand put inflationary pressure on labor costs. Our equipment fleet is relatively new, asTo improve efficiencies for us and our customers and due to the concern associated with excess capacity we have made significant investments in new equipment overentered into long-termtake-or-pay contracts on the past few years. Wemajority of our pressure pumping capacity. Additionally, we continue to monitor our equipment utilization and poll our customers to assess demand levels. As equipment enters the marketplace or competition for existing customers increases, we believe our customers will rely upon service providers with local knowledgewho provide quality services and expertise,have positioned themselves to be responsive to customer’s needs which we believe we have and which constitutes a fundamental aspect of our growth strategy.
 
Our business continues to be impacted by seasonality and inclement weather, including the effects of harsh winter weather conditions which occurred during the past few months in North Dakota, Oklahoma and north Texas, the normal second quarter Canadian“break-up,” as well as the impact of Gulf of Mexico tropical weather systems.
We believe our customers will continue to rely upon service providers with local knowledge and a proven ability to effectively execute complex services on more service intensive, longer-lateral horizontal wells, particularly in oil and liquid-rich basins. We believe we are well positioned in high-growth basins and our core services, which include pressure pumping, coiled tubing, well servicing and fluid handling, will benefit from these secular trends.
Significant AcquisitionsTransactions
During 2010, we acquired substantially all the assets or all of the equity interests in three oilfield service companies, for $33.7 million in cash, resulting in goodwill of approximately $6.9 million.
• On May 11, 2010, we acquired certain assets of a provider of gas lift services based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The total purchase price for the assets was $1.4 million in cash. We recorded goodwill totaling $1.0 million in conjunction with this acquisition which has been allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition supplements our plunger lift service offering for the completion and production services business segment.
• On September 3, 2010, we purchased the assets of a well service and fluid handling service provider based in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The total purchase price for the assets was $20.8 million and included goodwill of $4.9 million, all of which was allocated to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition enhances our position in the Eagle Ford Shale in south Texas.


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• On December 1, 2010, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of a disposal well operator located in Colorado for $12.6 million in cash, subject to an additional $0.5 million holdback. We recorded goodwill totaling $1.5 million in conjunction with this acquisition which has been allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition will enhance our position in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado.
 
During 2008, we acquired substantially all the assets or all of the equity interests in four oilfield service companies, for $180.2 million in cash, resulting in goodwill of approximately $71.2 million. Several of these acquisitions are subject to final working capital adjustments.
 
 • On February 29, 2008, we acquired substantially all of the assets of KR Fishing & Rental, Inc. for $9.5 million in cash, resulting in goodwill of $6.4 million. KR Fishing & Rental, Inc. is a provider of fishing, rental and foam unit services in the Piceance Basin and the Raton Basin, and is located in Rangely, Colorado. We believe this acquisition complementscomplemented our completion and production services business in the Rocky Mountain region.
 
 • On April 15, 2008, we acquired all the outstanding common stock of Frac Source Services, Inc., a provider of pressure pumping services to customers in the Barnett Shale of north Texas, for $62.4 million in cash, net of cash acquired, which includes a working capital adjustment of $1.6 million, and recorded goodwill of $15.4 million. Upon closing this transaction, we entered into a contract with one of our major customers to provide pressure pumping services in the Barnett Shale utilizing three frac fleets under a contract with a term that extends up to three years from the date each fleet is placed into service. We spent an additional $20.0 million in 2008 on capital equipment related to these contracted frac fleets. Thus, our total investment in this operation was approximately $82.4 million. We believe this acquisition expandsexpanded our pressure pumping business in north Texas and that the related contract providesprovided a stable revenue stream from which to expand our pressure pumping business outside of this region.
 
 • On October 3, 2008, we acquired all of the membership interests of TSWS Well Services, LLC, a limited liability corporation which held substantially all of the well servicing and heavy haul assets of TSWS, Inc., a company based in Magnolia, Arkansas, which provides well servicing and heavy haul services to customers in northern Louisiana, east Texas and southern Arkansas. As consideration, we paid $57.2 million in cash and prepaid an additional $1.0 million related to an employee retention bonus pool. We also recorded goodwill totaling $21.9 million. The purchase price allocation associated with this acquisition has not yet been completed. We believe this acquisition extendsextended our geographic reach into the Haynesville Shale area.
 
 • On October 4, 2008, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Appalachian WellsWell Services, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, each of which is based in Shelocta, Pennsylvania. This business provides pressure pumping,e-line and coiled tubing services in the Appalachian region, and includes a service area which extends through portions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and New York. As consideration for the purchase, we paid $50.1 million in cash and issued 588,292 unregistered shares of our common stock, valued at $15.04 per share. We expect to investinvested an additional $6.5 million to complete a frac fleet at this location and have an option to purchase real property for approximately $0.6 million. In addition, we have entered into an agreement under which we may bethat could have required us to pay up to an additional $5.0 million in cash consideration during the earn-out period. This earn-out period which extends throughended in 2010 based upon the results of operations of various service lines acquired. The purchase price allocation associated with this acquisition has not yet been finalized.no additional consideration paid. We recorded goodwill of approximately $27.5 million associated with this acquisition. We believeacquisition, however, this goodwill was deemed impaired in 2009 and expensed as of December 31, 2009. This acquisition createscreated a platform for future growth for our pressure pumping and other completion and production service lines in the Marcellus Shale.
Other recent acquisitions which are deemed to be significant include:
• Arkoma.  On June 30, 2006, we acquired certain operating assets of J&M Rental Tool, Inc dba Arkoma Machine & Fishing Tools, Arkoma Machine Shop, Inc. and N&M Supply, LLC, collectively referred to as “Arkoma”, a provider of rental tools, machining and fishing services in the Fayetteville Shale and Arkoma


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Basin, located in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. We paid $18.0 million in cash to acquire Arkoma and recorded goodwill totaling $9.0 million, which has been allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. This acquisition provided a platform to further expand our presence in the Fayetteville Shale and Arkoma Basin and supplements our completion and production services business in that region.
• Turner.  On July 28, 2006, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of the Turner group of companies (Turner Energy Services, LLC, Turner Energy SWD, LLC, T. & J. Energy, LLC, T. & J. SWD, LLC and Loyd Jones Well Service, LLC) for $54.3 million in cash, after a final working capital adjustment. The Turner Group of Companies (“Turner”) is based in the Texas panhandle in Canadian, Texas, and owns a fleet of well service rigs, and provides other wellsite services such as fishing, equipment rental, fluid handling and salt water disposal services. We recorded goodwill totaling $16.0 million associated with this purchase. We have included the accounts of Turner in our completion and production services business segment from the date of acquisition. We believe this acquisition supplements our completion and production services business in the Mid-continent region.
• Pinnacle.  On August 1, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Pinnacle Drilling Co., L.L.C. (“Pinnacle”), a drilling company located in Tolar, Texas, for $32.8 million in cash, which includes $1.1 million related to equipment refurbishment. Pinnacle operates three drilling rigs, two in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas and one in east Texas. We recorded goodwill totaling $1.0 million associated with this purchase. We finalized our purchase price allocation for Pinnacle during 2007 and received $0.6 million from the seller related to pre-acquisition contingencies which resulted in a reduction of goodwill of $0.6 million. We have included the accounts of Pinnacle in our drilling services business segment from the date of acquisition. This acquisition increases our presence in the Barnett Shale of north Texas and the Bossier Trend of east Texas and expands our capacity to drill deep and horizontal wells, which are sought by our customers in this region.
• Femco.  On October 19, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Femco Services, Inc., R&S Propane, Inc. and Webb Dozer Service, Inc. (collectively, “Femco”), a group of companies located in Lindsay, Oklahoma for $36.0 million in cash. Femco provides fluid handling, frac tank rental, propane distribution and fluid disposal services throughout southern central Oklahoma. We recorded goodwill totaling $11.2 million associated with this purchase. We have included the accounts of Femco in our completion and production services business segment from the date of acquisition. We believe this acquisition expands our presence in the Fayetteville Shale and enhances our completion and production services business in the Mid-continent region.
• Pumpco.  On November 8, 2006, we acquired all the outstanding equity interests of Pumpco, a company located in Gainesville, Texas for approximately $144.6 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and 1,010,566 shares of our common stock. We also assumed approximately $30.3 million of debt outstanding under Pumpco’s existing credit facility. Pumpco provides pressure pumping, stimulation and cementing services used in the development and completion of gas and oil wells in the Barnett Shale play of north Texas. We recorded goodwill totaling $148.6 million associated with this acquisition. The purchase price allocation for Pumpco was finalized in 2007 which resulted in a reclassification of $2.0 million from goodwill to other intangible assets, and a reduction of goodwill of $3.1 million related the deferred tax liabilities acquired which were deemed unnecessary based on our 2006 tax return filings in 2007. We have included the accounts of Pumpco in our completion and production services business from the date of acquisition. This acquisition expanded our presence in the Barnett Shale and expands the service offerings of our completion and product services business to include pressure pumping.
In addition, we completed several other smaller acquisitions in 2007 and 2006, each of which has contributed to the expansion of our business into new geographic regions or enhanced our service and product offerings.
 
We have accounted for our acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting, whereby the purchase price is allocated to the fair value of net assets acquired, including intangibles and property, plant and equipment at depreciated replacement costs with the excess to goodwill. Results of operations related to each of the acquired companies have been included in our combinedaccounts and results of operations as of the date of acquisition.
In March 2009, our Canadian subsidiary exchanged certain non-monetary assets with a net book value of $9.3 million related to our production testing business for certaine-line assets of a competitor. We recorded a non-cash loss on the transaction of $4.9 million, which represented the difference between the carrying value and the fair


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market value of the assets surrendered. We believe thee-line assets will generate incremental future cash flows compared to the production testing assets exchanged.
In May 2008, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain operations in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas, consisting primarily of our supply store business, as well as certain non-strategic drilling logistics assets and other completion and production services assets. On May 19, 2008, we sold these operations to Select Energy Services, L.L.C., a company owned by a former officer of one of our subsidiaries, for which we received proceeds of $50.2 million in cash and assets with a fair market value of $8.0 million. The carrying value of the net assets sold was approximately $51.4 million, excluding $11.1 million of allocated goodwill associated with the combination that formed Complete Production Services, Inc. in September 2005. We recorded a loss on the sale of this disposal group totaling approximately $6.9 million, which included $2.6 million related to income taxes. In accordance with the sales agreement, we agreed to sublet office space to Select Energy Services, L.L.C. and to provideprovided certain administrative services for an initial term of one year, at anagreed-upon rate.
 
On October 31, 2006, we completed the sale of anothera disposal group which included certain manufacturing and production enhancement product operations of a subsidiary located in Alberta, Canada, as well as operations in south Texas, for approximately $19.3 million in cash, with an additional amount subject to a working capital adjustment, and a $2.0 million Canadian dollar denominated note which matures on October 31, 2009 and accrues interest at a specified Canadian bank prime rate plus 1.50% per annum.Texas. We sold this disposal group to Paintearth Energy Services, Inc., an oilfield service company located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,Canada. In conjunction with this asset disposal, the buyer issued a note to us for $2.0 million denominated in Canadian dollars. During the second quarter of 2010, we were notified that employs two ofthe seller was in default on a term loan and security agreement which was senior to our former employees as key managers. The carrying value of the related net assets was $21.7 million on October 31, 2006. Wenote. Therefore, management recorded a loss on the saleprovision of this disposal group totaling approximately $0.6$1.9 million which included a transaction gain associated with the release of cumulative translation adjustmentfor bad debt associated with this business, andnote as of June 30, 2010, but we will continue to pursue our interest in this note to the extent a $1.0 million charge to expense related to capital taxesportion may be recoverable in Canada. The sales agreement allowed Paintearth Energy Services, Inc. to use our subsidiary’s trade name for a period of 120 days from November 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007. On January 30, 2008, we amended the terms of the Paintearth note receivable to extend the maturity date through October 2011 and amended the interest rate for each of the calendar years within the remaining term.future period.
 
MarketingMarket Environment
 
We operate in a highly competitive industry. Our competition includes many large and small oilfield service companies. As such, we price our services and products to remain competitive in the markets in which we operate, adjusting our rates to reflect current market conditions as necessary. We examine the rate of utilization of our equipment as one measure of our ability to compete in the current market environment.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, and provide a basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily available through open market quotes. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We must use our judgment related to uncertainties in order to make these estimates and assumptions.
 
In the selection of our critical accounting policies, the objective is to properly reflect our financial position and results of operations for each reporting period in a consistent manner that can be understood by the reader of our financial statements. Our accounting policies and procedures are explained in note 1 of theNote 2, “Significant accounting policies,” in our notes to the consolidated financial statements containedincluded elsewhere in this Annual Report onForm 10-K.Report. We consider an estimate to be critical if it is subjective and if changes in the estimate using different assumptions would result in a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
We have identified the following as the most critical accounting policies and estimates, and have provided: (1) a description, (2) information about variability and (3) our historical experience, including a sensitivity analysis, if applicable.


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Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize service revenue as services are performed and when realized or earned. Revenue is deemed to be realized or earned when we determine that the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement


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exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. These services are generally provided over a relatively short period of time pursuant to short-term contracts at pre-determined dayrate fees, or on aday-to-day basis. Revenue and costs related to drilling contracts are recognized as work progresses. Progress is measured as revenue is recognized based upon dayrate charges. For certain contracts, we may receive lump-sum payments from our customers related to the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Under these arrangements, we defer revenues and the related cost of services and recognize them over the term of the drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Revenues associated with product sales are recorded when product title is transferred to the customer.
 
Under current GAAP, revenue is to be recognized when it is realized or realizable and earned. The SEC’s rules and regulations provide additional guidance for revenue recognition under specific circumstances, including bill and hold transactions. There is a risk that our results of operations could be misstated if we do not record revenue in the proper accounting period.
 
The nature of our business has been such that we generally bill for services over a relatively short period of time or bill for services on a stage-completed basis under a longer-term contract withtake-or-pay provisions and record revenues as products are sold. We did not record material adjustments resulting from revenue recognition issues for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008.
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
WeBased on guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) regarding accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, we evaluate potential impairment of long-lived assets and intangibles, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets without defined servicesservice lives, when indicators of impairment are present, as defined in SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”present. If such indicators are present, we project the fair value of the assets by estimating the undiscounted future cash in-flows to be derived from the long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives, as well as any salvage value. Then, we compare this fair value estimate to the carrying value of the assets and determine whether the assets are deemed to be impaired. For goodwill and other intangible assets without defined service lives, we apply the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” which requiresperform an annual impairment test, whereby we estimate the fair value of the asset by discounting future cash flows at a projected cost of capital rate. If the fair value estimate is less than the carrying value of the asset, an additional test is required whereby we apply a purchase price analysis consistent with that described in SFAS No. 141.similar to a purchase price allocation for a business combination. If impairment is still indicated, we would record an impairment loss in the current reporting period for the amount by which the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its projected fair value.
 
Our industry is highly cyclical and the estimate of future cash flows requires the use of assumptions and our judgment. Periods of prolonged down cycles in the industry could have a significant impact on the carrying value of these assets and may result in impairment charges. If our estimates do not approximate actual performance or if the rates we used to discount cash flows vary significantly from actual discount rates, we could overstate our assets and an impairment loss may not be timely identified.
 
We tested goodwill for impairment for each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008. Management prepared a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair market value of eachthe reportable unitunits as of the annual testing date, October 1 of each year.date. Projected cash flows were based on certain management assumptions related to expected growth, capital investment and terminal value, discounted at a market-participant weighted average cost of capital, refined to reflect our current and anticipated capital structure. Based on this analysis, management determined that goodwill was not impaired as of our annual testing date in 2010, but was impaired in 20082009 and 2007.2008. In accordance with SFAS No. 142,the FASB’s guidance for goodwill, management performed a step-two analysis to calculate the amount by which the carrying value of the reporting units exceeded the projected fair market value of such units as of the respective annual testing date. As a result of this testing in 2007, management recorded an impairment charge which reduced goodwill in Canada by $13.4 million. This annual testing was performed in 2008 and yielded another impairment for this Canadian subsidiary as of the test date. However, due to a decline in the overall U.S. debt and equity markets and concerns over the availability of credit, we determined that a “triggering event,” as that term is defined in SFAS No. 142, had occurred during the


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fourth quarter of 2008. Therefore, wedates. We performed our impairment calculations again as of December 31, 2008, incorporating our most recent assumptions of future earnings and cash flows. Based on this testing, we determined that the goodwill associated with most of our reporting units had been impaired. We recorded an impairment charge of $272.0 million at December 31, 2008. In calculating this impairment charge, management made assumptions about future earnings by reportable unit, which may differ from actual future earnings for these operations. In 2009, management performed additional analysis and determined that further write-downs were necessary. We recorded a


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goodwill impairment charge of $97.6 million associated with several of our reportable units at December 31, 2009. In addition, pursuant to an undiscounted cash flow analysis, we recorded a fixed asset impairment in our drilling services segment of $36.2 million and an intangible asset impairment in our completion and production services segment totaling $2.5 million during 2009. A significant decline in expected future cash flow, a further erosion of market conditions or alower-than-expected recovery of the oil and gas industry activity levels in future years, could result in an additional impairment charge. A 10% impairment of total goodwill at December 31, 2008 would have decreased our operating income by $34.2 million for the year then ended.
 
Stock Options and Other Stock-Based Compensation
 
We have issued stock-based compensation to certain employees, officers and directors in the form of stock options and non-vested restricted stock. We adopted SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” on January 1, 2006, which impacted our accounting treatment of employee stock options. As required by SFAS No. 123R,In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we continue to account for stock-based compensation for grants made prior to September 30, 2005, the date of our initial filing with the SEC, using the minimum value method, prescribed by APB No. 25, whereby no compensation expense is recognized for stock-based compensation grants that have an exercise price equal to the fair value of the stock on the date of grant. However, forFor grants of stock-based compensation between October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005, (prior to adoption of SFAS No. 123R), we have utilized the modified prospective transition method to record expense associated with these options. Under this transition method,options, whereby we did not record compensation expense associated with these stock option grants during the period October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 but will provideprovided pro forma disclosure of this expense, as appropriate. However, we will recognizeand, then began recognizing compensation expense related to these grants over the remaining vesting period after December 31, 2005 based upon a calculated fair value. These grants were fully vested as of December 31, 2009. For grants of stock-based compensation on or after January 1, 2006, we apply the prospective transition method under SFAS No. 123R, whereby we recognize expense associated with new awards of stock-based compensation, as determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model over the expected term of the award. In addition, we record compensation expense associated with non-vested restricted stock which has been granted to certain of our directors, officers and employees. In accordance with SFAS No. 123R,current U.S. GAAP, we calculate compensation expense on the date of grant (number of options granted multiplied by the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant) and recognize this expense, adjusted for forfeitures, ratably over the applicable vesting period.
 
U.S. GAAP permits the use of various models to determine the fair value of stock options and the variables used for the model are highly subjective. For purposes of determining compensation expense associated with stock options granted after January 1, 2006, we are required to determine the fair value of the stock options by applying a pricing model which includes assumptions for expected term, discount rate, stock volatility, expected forfeitures and a dividend rate. The use of different assumptions or a different model may have a material impact on our financial disclosures.
 
For the years ended on or before December 31, 2005,2010, 2009 and 2008, we determined the value of our stock options by applying the minimum value method permitted by APB No. 25 and, in connection with estimating compensation expense that would be required to be recognized under SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” we usedapplied a Black-Scholes model includingwith similar assumptions for expected term (ranging(based on a probability analysis and ranging from 32.2 to 4.5 years as of December 31, 2005)5.1 years), risk-risk free rate (based upon published rates for U.S. Treasury notes with a similar term)notes), zero dividend rate and a volatility rate of zero. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we applied a Black-Scholes model with similar assumptions, except we estimated our stock volatility, by examiningwhich we determined based on our historical common stock volatility for grants after June 2008 and estimated based on the historical volatility rates of several peer companies prior to that time. In addition, we estimated a forfeiture rate based upon our historical experience and we estimated the expected term of the options using a probability analysis. Beginning in July 2008, we used our historical volatility rate as an assumption to determine the grant date fair value of ourexperience. We have recorded compensation expense associated with stock option and restricted stock grants during the thirdtotaling $11.6 million, $12.2 million and fourth quarters of 2008. For$12.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, we have recorded compensation expense totaling $5.4 million and $4.4 million, respectively, related to our stock option grants and $6.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively, related to our non-vested restricted stock.respectively.


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Allowance for Bad Debts and Inventory Obsolescence
 
We record trade accounts receivable at billed amounts, less an allowance for bad debts. Inventory is recorded at cost, less an allowance for obsolescence. To estimate these allowances, management reviews the underlying details of these assets as well as known trends in the marketplace, and applies historical factors as a basis for recording these allowances. If market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, or if our historical experience is materially different from future experience, additional allowances may be required.
 
There is a risk that management may not detect uncollectible accounts or unsalvageable inventory in the correct accounting period.
 
Bad debt expense (recovery) has been less than 1% of sales for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008. If bad debt expense had increased by 1% of sales, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, net income would have declineddecreased by $9.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and net loss would have increased by $7.8 million and $11.9 million $9.7 millionfor the years


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ended December 2009 and $6.9 million,2008, respectively. Our obsolescence and other inventory reserves were approximately 2%7%, 7%2% and 4%2% of our inventory balances at December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, respectively. A 1% increase in inventory reserves, from 2%7% to 3%8%, at December 31, 20082010 would have decreased net income by $0.3$0.2 million for the year then ended.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
We record property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major betterments to existing assets are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance costs that do not extend the service lives of our equipment are expensed. We determine the useful lives of our depreciable assets based upon historical experience and the judgment of our operating personnel. We generally depreciate the historical cost of assets, less an estimate of the applicable salvage value, on the straight-line basis over the applicable useful lives. Upon disposition or retirement of an asset, we record a gain or loss if the proceeds from the transaction differ from the net book value of the asset at the time of the disposition or retirement.
 
U.S. GAAP permits various depreciation methods to recognize the use of assets. Use of a different depreciation method or different depreciable lives could result in materially different results. If our depreciation estimates are not correct, we could over- or understate our results of operations, such as recording a disproportionate amount of gains or losses upon disposition of assets. There is also a risk that the useful lives we apply for our depreciation calculation will not approximate the actual useful life of the asset. We believe our estimates of useful lives are materially correct and that these estimates are consistent with industry averages.
 
We evaluate property, plant and equipment for impairment when there are indicators of impairment. We did not record any significant impairment charges related to our long-term assets for the year ended December 31, 2010. During September 2009, we evaluated the fair market value of assets in our contract drilling business with the assistance of a third-party appraiser and determined that the carrying value of certain of these drilling rigs exceeded the fair market value estimates. We projected the undiscounted cash flows associated with these rigs, including an estimate of salvage value, and compared these expected future cash flows to the carrying amount of the rigs. If the undiscounted cash flows exceeded the carrying amount, no further testing was performed and the rig was deemed to not be impaired. If the undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value, we estimated the fair market value of the equipment based on management estimates and general market data obtained by the third-party appraiser using the sales comparison market approach, which included the analysis of recent sales and offering prices of similar equipment to arrive at an indication of the most probable net sales proceeds for the equipment. The result of this analysis was a calculated fixed asset impairment of $36.2 million, which was recorded as an impairment loss in September 30, 2009. This impairment charge was allocated entirely to the drilling services business segment. This impairment was deemed necessary due to an overall decline in oil and gas exploration and production activity in late 2008 which extended throughout 2009, as well as management’s expectation of future operating results for this business segment. There have beenwere no significant impairment charges related to our long-term assets during the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.2008. Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 represented 16% and 15%19% of the average depreciable asset base for the respective years.each year. An increase in depreciation expense relative to the depreciable base of 1%, from 16%19% to 17%20%, would have reduced net income by approximately $7.1$5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.2010.
 
Self Insurance
 
On January 1, 2007, we began a self-insurance program to pay claims associated with health care benefits provided to certain of our employees in the United States. Pursuant to this program, we have purchased a stop-loss insurance policy from an insurance company. Our accounting policy for this self-insurance program is to accrue expense based upon the number of employees enrolled in the plan at pre-determined rates. As claims are processed and paid, we compare our claims history to our expected claims in order to estimate incurred but not reported claims. If our estimate of claims incurred but not reported exceeds our current accrual, we record additional expense during the current period. There is a risk that we may not estimate our incurred but not reported claims correctly or that our stop-loss provision may not be adequate to insure us against material losses in the future. At December 31, 2008,2010, we accrued $4.4$4.7 million pursuant to this self-insurance program. A 10% increase in this self-insurance accrual would reduce our net income for the year ended December 31, 20082010 by $0.3$0.4 million.


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Deferred Income Taxes
 
Our income tax expense includes income taxes related to the United States, Canada and other foreign countries, including local, state and provincial income taxes. We account for tax ramifications using SFAS No. 109, “Accountingpursuant to U.S. GAAP for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, weincome taxes and record deferred income tax assets and liabilities based upon temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and measure tax expense using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period of the change. Furthermore, SFAS No. 109 requires us towe record a valuation allowance for any net deferred income tax assets which we believe are likely to not be used through future operations. As of December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, we recorded a valuation allowance of less than $1.0 million related to certain deferred tax assets in Canada. If our estimates and assumptions related to our deferred tax position change in the future, we may be required to record additional valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets and our effective tax rate may increase, which could adversely affect our financial results. As of December 31, 2008,2010, we did not provide deferred U.S. income taxes on approximately $12.0$28.6 million of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries in which we intend to indefinitely reinvest. Upon distribution of these earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. On January 1, 2007, we adopted Financial Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), whichthe FASB interpretation that provides guidance to account for uncertain tax positions. During 2008,Annually, we performedperform an evaluation of our tax positions. We have evaluated our tax positions pursuant to Financial Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”)at December 31, 2010 and determined that this pronouncement did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.believe these positions are deemed appropriate for all significant matters.
 
There is a risk that estimates related to the use of loss carry forwards and the realizability of deferred tax accounts may be incorrect, and that the result could materially impact our financial position and results of operations. In addition, future changes in tax laws or GAAP requirements could result in additional valuation allowances or the recognition of additional tax liabilities.
 
Historically, we have utilized net operating loss carry forwards to partially offset current tax expense, and we have recorded a valuation allowance to the extent we expect that our deferred tax assets will not be utilized through future operations. Deferred income tax assets totaled $20.0$30.5 million at December 31, 2008,2010, against which we recorded a valuation allowance of $0.3 million, leaving a net deferred tax asset of $19.7$30.2 million deemed realizable. Changes in our valuation allowance would affect our net income on a dollar for dollar basis.
 
Discontinued Operations
 
We account for discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accountingthe FASB guidance on accounting for the Impairmentimpairment or Disposaldisposal of Long-Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144long-lived assets. U.S. GAAP requires that we classify the assets and liabilities of a disposal group as held for sale if the following criteria are met: (1) management, with appropriate authority, commits to a plan to sell a disposal group; (2) the asset is available for immediate sale in its current condition; (3) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions to complete the sale have been initiated; (4) the sale is probable; (5) the disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a reasonable price; and (6) actions required to complete the plan of sale indicate it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan of sale will occur or that the plan will be withdrawn. Once deemed held for sale, we no longer depreciate the assets of the disposal group. Upon sale, we calculate the gain or loss associated with the disposition by comparing the carrying value of the assets less direct costs of the sale with the proceeds received. In conjunction with the sale, we settle inter-company balances between us and the disposal group and allocate interest expense to the disposal group for the period the assets were held for sale. In the statement of operations, we present discontinued operations, net of tax effect, as a separate caption below net income from continuing operations.


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Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 20082010 and 20072009
 
The following tables set forth our results of continuing operations, including amounts expressed as a percentage of total revenue, for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages).
 
                                
       Percent
       Percent
 
 Year
 Year
 Change
 Change
 Year
 Year
 Change
 Change
 
 Ended
 Ended
 2008/
 2008/
 Ended
 Ended
 2010/
 2010/
 
 12/31/08 12/31/07 2007 2007 12/31/10 12/31/09 2009 2009 
 (In thousands) (In thousands) 
Revenue:
                            
Completion and production services $1,545,348  $1,242,314  $303,034   24% $1,354,797  $897,584  $457,213   51%
Drilling services  234,104   212,272   21,832   10%  172,821   114,729   58,092   51%
Product sales  59,102   40,857   18,245   45%  33,775   44,081   (10,306)  (23)%
              
Total $1,838,554  $1,495,443  $343,111   23% $1,561,393  $1,056,394  $504,999   48%
              
EBITDA:
            
Adjusted EBITDA:
                
Completion and production services $473,376  $398,628  $74,748   19% $369,826  $165,787  $204,039   123%
Drilling services  58,743   61,418   (2,675)  (4)%  38,973   9,641   29,332   304%
Product sales  12,677   9,943   2,734   27%  5,197   7,966   (2,769)  (35)%
Corporate  (38,293)  (28,136)  (10,157)  36%  (39,088)  (34,313)  (4,775)  (14)%
              
Total $506,503  $441,853  $64,650   15% $374,908  $149,081  $225,827   151%
              
 
“Corporate” includes amounts related to corporate personnel costs, other general expenses and stock-based compensation charges.
 
Adjusted EBITDA” consists of net income (loss) from continuing operations before net interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, minoritynon-controlling interest and impairment loss. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-cashnon-GAAP measure of performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA as the primary internal management measure for evaluating performance and allocating additional resources. See the discussion of EBITDA at Note 3 under Item 6 (“Selected Financial Data”) of this Annual Report. The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure, operating income (loss). The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is different from the calculation of “EBITDA,” as defined and used in our credit facilities. For a discussion of the calculation of “EBITDA” as defined under our existing credit facilities, as recently amended, see Note 11, “Long-term debt” in our notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Most Comparable GAAP Measure — Operating Income (Loss)
 
                     
  Completion and
 Drilling
 Product
    
Year Ended December 31, 2008
 Production Services Services Sales Corporate Total
 
EBITDA, as defined $473,376  $58,743  $12,677  $(38,293) $506,503 
Depreciation and amortization $156,198  $19,961  $2,537  $2,401  $181,097 
Impairment loss $243,203  $27,410  $1,393  $  $272,006 
                     
Operating income (loss) $73,975  $11,372  $8,747  $(40,694) $53,400 
                     
Year Ended December 31, 2007
                    
EBITDA, as defined $398,628  $61,418  $9,943  $(28,136) $441,853 
Depreciation and amortization $112,836  $14,572  $2,064  $1,881  $131,353 
Impairment loss $13,094  $  $  $  $13,094 
                     
Operating income (loss) $272,698  $46,846  $7,879  $(30,017) $297,406 
                     
                     
  (In thousands)
             
  Completion and
  Drilling
  Product
       
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Production Services  Services  Sales  Corporate  Total 
 
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $369,826  $38,973  $5,197  $(39,088) $374,908 
Depreciation and amortization $159,110  $18,480  $2,211  $2,022  $181,823 
                     
Operating income (loss) $210,716  $20,493  $2,986  $(41,110) $193,085 
                     
Year Ended December 31, 2009
                    
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $165,787  $9,641  $7,966  $(34,313) $149,081 
Depreciation and amortization $174,929  $21,067  $2,460  $2,276  $200,732 
Write-off of deferred financing fees $  $  $  $(528) $(528)
Fixed asset and other intangible impairment loss $2,488  $36,158  $  $  $38,646 
Goodwill impairment loss $97,643  $  $  $  $97,643 
                     
Operating income (loss) $(109,273) $(47,584) $5,506  $(36,061) $(187,412)
                     


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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
             
  For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net income (loss) $84,158  $(181,668) $(89,568)
Plus: interest expense, net  57,347   56,816   59,428 
Plus: tax expense (benefit)  51,580   (63,088)  72,305 
Plus: depreciation and amortization  181,823   200,732   181,197 
Plus: impairment loss     136,289   272,006 
Minus: income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $0, $0 and $3,865, respectively)        (4,859)
             
Adjusted EBITDA $374,908  $149,081  $500,227 
             
Below is a detailed discussion of our operating results by segment for these periods.
 
Year Ended December 31, 20082010 Compared to the Year ended December 31, 20072009
 
Revenue
 
Revenue from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 20082010 increased by $343.1$505.0 million, or 23%48%, to $1,838.6$1,561.4 million from $1,495.4$1,056.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007.2009. This increase by segment was as follows:
 
 • Completion and Production Services.  Segment revenue increased $303.0$457.2 million, or 24%51%, primarily due to revenues earned as a resultan increase in demand for our services and an overall increase in activity levels for the oil and gas industry during 2010 compared to 2009, resulting in higher utilization of additional capital investmentour equipment. Activity levels and pricing in our pressure pumping, coiled tubing, well servicing, rentalsome service lines and fluid handling businesses in 2007select geographic areas began to improve during the latter part of the fourth quarter of 2009 and 2008. We experienced favorable resultscontinued improving throughout 2010. The segment continued to benefit from increased horizontal drilling and completion related activity within resource plays, particularly for our pressure pumping, fluid handling well service and U.S. and Mexican coiled tubing businesses, when comparing 2008 to 2007. Revenues for ourOur pressure pumping business increased due to: (1)also benefitted from the successful integrationdeployment of a business acquired in April 2008, and (2) the expansionapproximately 43,000 hydraulic horse power of servicesnew pressure pumping equipment into the Eagle Ford and Bakken Shale area of North Dakota. During 2007 and 2008, we completed a series of small acquisitions which provided incremental revenues for 2008 compared to 2007 due to the timing of those acquisitions. Revenue increases were partially offset by a general decline in oilfield activity which began during the fourth quarter of 2008 and pricing pressures in certain service offeringsshales during the latter halfpart of 2007 and throughout 2008.2010.
 
 • Drilling Services.  Segment revenue increased $21.8$58.1 million, or 10%51%, for the year, primarily due to higherimproved utilization rates and additional capital invested in our contract drilling business in 2007 and 2008. In early 2008, we experienced lower pricing for our drilling services and lower utilization rates in our rig logistics operations primarily due to an increase in equipment placedrelocation and contract drilling businesses. The rig relocation business also benefitted from long rig moves as customers reactivated and repositioned assets from dry gas basins into service by our competitors. However, utilization improved duringemerging oil and liquid-rich markets such as the secondBakken, Niobrara and third quarters of 2008, before declining in the fourth quarter due to a general decline in oilfield activity by our customers.Eagle Ford shales.
 
 • Product Sales.  Segment revenue increased $18.2decreased $10.3 million, or 45%23%, for the year, primarily due to the sales mix and the timing of product sales and equipment refurbishment for our Southeast Asian business, which tends to be project-specific. We also had a larger volume oflower third-party sales at our repair and fabrication shop in north Texas as several large projects were completed during 2008 as compared to 2007.the first quarter of 2009, while results for our Southeast Asian business remained relatively constant for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
 
Service and Product Expenses
 
Service and product expenses include labor costs associated with the execution and support of our services, materials used in the performance of those services and other costs directly related to the support and maintenance of equipment. These expenses increased $259.2$285.7 million, or 30%39%, to $1,133.8$1,011.0 million for the year ended December 31, 20082010 from $874.6$725.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007.2009. The increase in service and product expenses was consistent with an overall increase in revenues resulting from improvements in oilfield activity in the


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U.S. and Canada in 2010. The following table summarizes service and product expenses as a percentage of revenues for the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 2007:2009:
 
Service and Product Expenses as a Percentage of Revenue
 
                        
 Years Ended  Years Ended
Segment:
 12/31/08 12/31/07 Change  12/31/10 12/31/09 Change
Completion and Production services  61%  58%  3%  64%  68%  (4)%
Drilling services  67%  61%  6%  70%  75%  (5)%
Product sales  71%  68%  3%  77%  75%  2%
Total  62%  58%  4%  65%  69%  (4)%
 
Service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue increasedimproved to 62%65% for the year ended December 31, 20082010 compared to 58%69% for the year ended December 31, 2007.2009. Margins by business segment were impacted primarily by acquisitions, pricingutilization and utilization.pricing.
 
 • Completion and Production Services.  Service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue for this business segment decreased when comparing the year ended December 31, 2010 to the same period in 2009. Theyear-over-year favorable margin improvement was attributable to an increase in overall oilfield activity, improved pricing and service mix, with an increase in sales for historically higher-margin offerings, partially offset by some increases in labor costs and other inflationary factors. We enacted certain cost-saving measures in 2009, including headcount reductions and payroll concessions which were substantially reinstated during 2010.
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resulting in less favorable operating margins on ayear-over-year basis. We incurred higher labor and fuel costs during 2008, although fuel costs began to decline in the fourth quarter of 2008, and we incurred higher sand and cement costs in our pressure pumping business.Start-up costs associated with mobilizing a frac fleet in the Bakken Shale area of North Dakota also impacted our operating margins. Cost increases were partially offset by the mix of services provided in 2008 compared to 2007, a full-year’s benefit of capital invested throughout 2007, additional equipment placed into service during 2008 and several acquisitions. In late 2008, we experienced lower utilization rates and an increase in pricing pressure in several service lineswas primarily due to a general decline in oilfield activity which may stem from lower commodity pricesincreased asset utilization and concerns over the broader U.S. economy and the availability of credit for investment by our customers.
• Drilling Services.  The increase in service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue for this business segment represented a decline in margin during 2008 compared to 2007 due to: (1) lower pricing for our contract drilling and drilling logistics businesses on ayear-over-year basis; (2) higher operating costs associated primarily with labor and fuel; and (3) lower utilization of our equipment due primarily to more market competition.improved pricing.
 
 • Product Sales.  The increase in service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue for the products segments was primarily due to the mix of products sold specificallyfor the timingrelative periods. Additionally, on ayear-over-year basis, a larger proportion of equipmentthe revenues and related costs for the product sales and refurbishment associated withsegment for the year ended December 31, 2010 were provided by our Southeast Asian operationsbusiness, for which sales tend to be project specific and can fluctuate between periods depending uponare subject to fluctuations in activity levels in the nature of the projects in process, and third-party repair and fabrication work performed at our shop in north Texas.region.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses include salaries and other related expenses for our selling, administrative, finance, information technology and human resource functions. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $19.3decreased $6.0 million, or 11%3%, to $175.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 to $198.32010 from $181.4 million from $179.0 million duringfor the year ended December 31, 2007. These expense increases included: (1) costs2009. The results for 2009 included incremental bad debt charges associated with businesses acquiredspecifically-identified uncollectible accounts of $10.9 million, incremental losses on the retirement of fixed assets of $12.8 million and certain insignificant inventory adjustments. In addition, we recorded a loss on the non-monetary exchange of certain assets in 2008, including additional employee headcount, property rental expense and insurance expense; (2) costs associated with 2007 acquisitions,Canada during the first quarter of 2009 which provided a full-year oftotaled $4.9 million. The overall decrease in selling, general and administrative expense for 2008; (3)in 2010 was partially offset by higher incentive compensation based on earnings, increased payroll costs, higher insurance costs and the write-off of a $1.9 million note receivable in Canada. Excluding the impact of the non-monetary asset exchange in Canada, the incremental costs of approximately $5.0 million relatedcharges to stock-based compensation in 2008 compared to the prior year;bad debt expense and (4) costs associated withlosses on the retirement of an executive officer during the fourth quarter of 2008 and other severance costs. Asfixed assets, as a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expense declined towas 11% and 14% for the yearyears ended December 31, 2008 as compared to 12% for the year ended December 31, 2007.2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $49.7decreased $18.9 million, or 38%9%, to $181.1$181.8 million for the year ended December 31, 20082010 from $131.4$200.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007.2009. The increasedecrease in depreciation and amortization expense was attributable to the resultnormal run-off of equipment placed into servicedepreciation associated with existing assets, asset retirements in 2008,2009, a portion$36.2 million impairment of which was purchasedour drilling rigs as of September 30, 2009, sale-leaseback transactions associated with our small vehicle fleet as well as a facility in 2007. CapitalWyoming and an impairment charge in


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late 2009 related to certain intangible assets acquired in 2008. Although we increased our capital expenditures for equipment in 2008 totaled $253.8 million. In addition, we recorded2010 compared to 2009, approximately half of those additions were incurred during the second half of the year, resulting in overall lower depreciation and amortization expense related to businesses acquired in 2007 and 2008, as well as assets purchased and placed into service throughout 2007, which contributed a full year of depreciation expense in 2008 compared to a partial year of depreciation expense in 2007. In addition, we incurred incremental amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to businesses acquired in 2008, particularly customer relationship intangibles which totaled $14.0 million.year-over-year. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization expense increaseddecreased to 10%12% from 19% for the yearyears ended December 31, 2008 compared to 9% for the year ended December 31, 2007.2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Fixed Asset and Other Intangible Impairment Loss
 
We did not record any impairment charges in 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2009, we recorded a fixed asset and other intangible impairment loss of $38.6 million. We recorded a charge of $36.2 million related to our contract drilling business in the third quarter of 2009 after determining that the carrying value of certain of these drilling rigs exceeded the undiscounted cash flows associated with these assets and the fair market value estimates for these assets. In the fourth quarter of 2009, we recorded an impairment loss of $272.0intangible assets of $2.5 million related to our completion and production business.
Goodwill Impairment Loss
We did not record any goodwill impairment in 2010. For the write-downyear ended December 31, 2009, we recorded a goodwill impairment loss of $97.6 million. The write-downs of goodwill was associated with several of our reporting units as defined in SFAS No. 142,and was based upon several valuation techniques including a discounted cash flow analysis of expected future earnings associated with these businesses. ThisOur analysis of future cash flows was impacted significantly by the overall decline in oilfield activity in late 2008 and the expected slowdown in activities in the short-term, due in part to concerns of excess supply of commodities, a general decline in the U.S. economy and concerns over the availability of credit for


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our customers to continue investment in drilling and exploration activities in the short-term. We recorded an impairment charge of $13.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 related to our Canadian operations.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $59.7 million and $61.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease in interest expense was attributable primarily to a decline in the average borrowing rate in 2008 for variable rate borrowings, primarily our revolving credit facilities in the U.S. and Canada. This decline in interest rates was partially offset by an increase in the average debt balance outstandingwhich continued throughout 2008 compared to 2007. These borrowings were used primarily for business acquisitions and equipment purchases during 2008. The weighted-average interest rate of borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately 7.0% and 7.7%, respectively.2009.
 
Taxes
 
Tax expense (benefit) is comprised of current income taxes and deferred income taxes. The current and deferred taxes added together provide an indication of an effective rate of income tax.
 
OurWe recorded a tax provision of $51.6 million, at an effective rate of 38%, for the year ended December 31, 20082010 compared to a tax benefit of $63.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 at an effective rate of approximately 25.8%. The lower effective tax rate in 2009 was impacted significantly by a $272.0 millionprimarily due to the impairment of goodwill which had awith limited tax basis, as the majority of the goodwill arose through stock purchase transactions with little or no tax basis. We received no tax benefit from the $13.1 million impairment of goodwill recorded at December 31, 2007. Excluding the impact of the goodwill impairment charges, our effective tax ratesrate for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 20072009 would have been 35.5% and 34.8%, respectively. The difference in the tax rates was attributable to the impact of the domestic production activities deduction and the effect of changes in earnings in the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate.33.9%.


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Minority Interest
Prior to December 31, 2007, an unrelated third party owned a 50% interest in the assets of Premier Integrated Technologies, Inc. (“Premier”), a company that we acquired on January 1, 2005, and have consolidated in our accounts since the date of acquisition. This amount represents the minority owner’s share of Premier’s earnings for the applicable periods. On December 31, 2007, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in this company.
Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 20072009 and 20062008
 
The following tables set forth our results of continuing operations, including amounts expressed as a percentage of total revenue, for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages).
 
                                
       Percent
        Percent
 
 Year
 Year
 Change
 Change
  Year
 Year
 Change
 Change
 
 Ended
 Ended
 2007/
 2007/
  Ended
 Ended
 2009/
 2009/
 
 12/31/07 12/31/06 2006 2006  12/31/09 12/31/08 2008 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenue:
                                
Completion and production services $1,242,314  $860,508  $381,806   44% $897,584  $1,541,709  $(644,125)  (42)%
Drilling services  212,272   194,517   17,755   9%  114,729   234,104   (119,375)  (51)%
Product sales  40,857   29,586   11,271   38%  44,081   59,102   (15,021)  (25)%
              
Total $1,495,443  $1,084,611  $410,832   38% $1,056,394  $1,834,915  $(778,521)  (42)%
              
EBITDA:
                
Adjusted EBITDA:
                
Completion and production services $398,628  $252,621  $146,007   58% $165,787  $467,100  $(301,313)  (65)%
Drilling services  61,418   70,428   (9,010)  (13)%  9,641   58,743   (49,102)  (84)%
Product sales  9,943   8,536   1,407   16%  7,966   12,677   (4,711)  (37)%
Corporate  (28,136)  (20,922)  (7,214)  34%  (34,313)  (38,293)  3,980   10%
              
Total $441,853  $310,663  $131,190   42% $149,081  $500,227  $(351,146)  (70)%
              


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“Corporate” includes amounts related to corporate personnel costs, other general expenses and stock-based compensation charges.
 
Adjusted EBITDA” consists of net income (loss) from continuing operations before net interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, minoritynon-controlling interest and impairment loss. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-cashnon-GAAP measure of performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA as the primary internal management measure for evaluating performance and allocating additional resources. See the discussion of EBITDA at Note 3 under Item 6 (“Selected Financial Data”) of this Annual Report. The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 20072009 and 20062008 to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure, operating income (loss). The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is different from the calculation of “EBITDA,” as defined and used in our credit facilities. For a discussion of the calculation of “EBITDA” as defined under our existing credit facilities, as


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recently amended, see Note 11, “Long-term debt,” in our notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Most Comparable GAAP Measure — Operating Income (Loss)
 
                     
  Completion and
 Drilling
 Product
    
  Production Services Services Sales Corporate Total
 
Year Ended December 31, 2007
                    
EBITDA, as defined $398,628  $61,418  $9,943  $(28,136) $441,853 
Depreciation and amortization $112,836  $14,572  $2,064  $1,881  $131,353 
Impairment loss $13,094  $  $  $  $13,094 
                     
Operating income (loss) $272,698  $46,846  $7,879  $(30,017) $297,406 
                     
Year Ended December 31, 2006
                    
EBITDA, as defined $252,621  $70,428  $8,536  $(20,922) $310,663 
Depreciation and amortization $64,393  $9,069  $834  $1,606  $75,902 
Write-off of deferred costs $  $  $  $(170) $(170)
                     
Operating income (loss) $188,228  $61,359  $7,702  $(22,358) $234,931 
                     
                     
     (In thousands)
          
  Completion and
  Drilling
  Product
       
  Production Services  Services  Sales  Corporate  Total 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
                    
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $165,787  $9,641  $7,966  $(34,313) $149,081 
Depreciation and amortization $174,929  $21,067  $2,460  $2,276  $200,732 
Write-off of deferred financing fees $  $  $  $(528) $(528)
Fixed asset and other intangible impairment losses $2,488  $36,158  $  $  $38,646 
Goodwill impairment loss $97,643  $  $  $  $97,643 
                     
Operating income (loss) $(109,273) $(47,584) $5,506  $(36,061) $(187,412)
                     
Year Ended December 31, 2008
                    
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $467,100  $58,743  $12,677  $(38,293) $500,227 
Depreciation and amortization $156,298  $19,961  $2,537  $2,401  $181,197 
Goodwill impairment losses $243,203  $27,410  $1,393  $  $272,006 
                     
Operating income (loss) $67,599  $11,372  $8,747  $(40,694) $47,024 
                     
 
Below is a detailed discussion of our operating results by segment for these periods.
 
Year Ended December 31, 20072009 Compared to the Year ended December 31, 20062008
 
Revenue
 
Revenue from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased2009 decreased by $410.8$778.5 million, or 38%42%, to $1,495.4$1,056.4 million from $1,084.6$1,834.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.2008. This increasedecrease by segment was as follows:
 
 • Completion and Production Services.  Segment revenue increased $381.8decreased $644.1 million, or 44%42%, primarily due to: (1) higher activity levelsto an overall decline in investment by our customers in oil and gas exploration and development activities resulting from lower oil and gas commodity prices and concerns over the U.S.availability of capital for such investment. We experienced lower utilization and Mexico; (2)pricing for each of our service offerings on ayear-over-year basis, except for our coiled tubing business in Mexico which provided a positive contribution to 2009 results. In the fourth quarter of 2009, we experienced an increase in revenues earned as a result of additional capital investments in the coiled tubing, well servicing, pressure pumping, rental and fluid-handling businesses in 2007, as well as the benefit of a full-year of operations for equipment placed into service throughout 2006; (3) investment in acquisitions during 2006, each of which provided incremental revenues for 2007margins compared to 2006; and (4) a seriesthe third quarter of acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2007 which contributed to the overall 2007 results. These favorable results were partially offset by a decline in the general activity level2009 as market conditions showed signs of the oil and gas industry in Canada throughout 2007. We began to experience some pricing pressures in certain service offerings during the latter half of 2007.improvement.
 
 • Drilling Services.  Segment revenue increased $17.8decreased $119.4 million, or 9%51%, for the year, primarily due to additional capital investedthe overall decline in contract drilling and our drilling logistics businesses during 2006 and into 2007, somewhat offset by lower pricing and lower utilization of our equipment in 2007oilfield service activities throughout the year compared to 2006, due primarily2008. Lower utilization rates and pricing pressure impacted our rig logistics and drilling businesses, however revenues were up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to anthe third quarter of 2009 as we experienced a slight increase in new equipment placed into service by our competitors in the markets that we serve.customer activity.
 
 • Product Sales.  Segment revenue increased $11.3decreased $15.0 million, or 38%25%, for the year, fueled primarily by increaseddue to a decline in our Southeast Asian business resulting from a change in the sales mix and the timing of product sales and equipment refurbishment, attributablewhich tends to be project-specific. Partially offsetting this decrease were the consistent revenues earned at our fabrication business in Southeast Asia.north Texasyear-over-year, which included a work-over rig project completed in the first quarter of 2009 and sales of low margin equipment to third-parties.


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Service and Product Expenses
 
Service and product expenses include labor costs associated with the execution and support of our services, materials used in the performance of those services and other costs directly related to the support and maintenance of equipment. These expenses increased $245.2decreased $411.1 million, or 39%36%, to $874.6$725.4 million for the year ended December 31, 20072009 from $629.3$1,136.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.2008. The decline in service and product expenses was primarily due to significantly lower activity levels and cost-saving measures we began implementing in late 2008, including headcount reductions, payroll concessions and reduced product and service costs from outside vendors. The following table summarizes service and product expenses as a percentage of revenues for the years ended December 31, 20072009 and 2006:2008:
 
Service and Product Expenses as a Percentage of Revenue
 
                        
 Years Ended   Years Ended  
Segment:
 12/31/07 12/31/06 Change 12/31/09 12/31/08 Change
Completion and Production services  58%  59%  (1)%  68%  61%  7%
Drilling services  61%  54%  7%  75%  67%  8%
Product sales  68%  56%  12%  75%  71%  4%
Total  58%  58%     69%  62%  7%
 
Service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue were consistentincreased to 69% for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. However, margins2009 compared to 62% for the year ended December 31, 2008. Margins by business segment were impacted primarily by acquisitions, pricing and utilization.
 
 • Completion and Production Services.  The decline in serviceService and product expenses as a percentage of revenue for this business segment reflects: (1) a full-year’s benefitincreased when comparing the year ended December 31, 2009 to the same period in 2007 of capital invested throughout 2006, with additional equipment placed into service during 2007 and (2) the benefit of a full-year of margin contribution from our pressure pumping business in 2007 compared to only two-months contribution in 2006 due to timing of the acquisition. We experienced favorable margins in 2007 compared to 2006 for our well service, coiled tubing, fluid handling and rental businesses. However, in late 2007, we began to experience lower pricing for certain of these services in some of our operating regions, as well as a general2008. The overall decline in activity levels in Canadathe oil and gas industry, which impacted our operating margins, reducing our overall margin improvements to only 1%year-over-year. In addition, we experienced higher laborbegan in late 2008 and fuel costs which partially offsetcontinued throughout most of the incremental margin contributionyear in 2009, resulted in lower utilization of our completionequipment and production services, businesses during 2007 compared to 2006.and pricing pressure from competitors. Partially defraying the impact of this overall decline in activity levels were cost-saving measures we began implementing in late 2008.
 
 • Drilling Services.  The increase in service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue for this business segment represented a decline in margin during 2007 comparedwas primarily due to 2006 due to: (1) lower pricing for our contract drilling and drilling logistics businesses, and (2) lower utilization of our equipment specifically impacting our drilling rigs business, due to downtime associated with maintenance,significantly reduced activity levels by our customers, and more market competition, as our competitors deployed additional rigs into the markets we serve. In addition, we incurred costs associated with relocatinglower pricing on a portion of our rig logistics business to areas with more favorable market conditions.year-over-year basis, partially offset by cost-saving measures.
 
 • Product Sales.  The increase in service and product expenses as a percentage of revenue for the products segments was primarily due to the mix of products sold andfor the timing of equipment sales and refurbishmentrelative periods, as the 2008 results included several higher margin projects associated with our Southeast Asian operations aswhen compared to the resultsyear ended December 31, 2009. Additionally, on ayear-over-year basis, a larger proportion of the revenues and related costs for the product sales segment for the year ended December 31, 20062009 were impactedprovided by several higher-margin projects which were completed priorour repair and fabrication facility in north Texas at lower margins relative to 2007.our Southeast Asian business, including the sale of a large inventory item.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses include salaries and other related expenses for our selling, administrative, finance, information technology and human resource functions. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $34.6decreased $16.8 million, or 24%8%, for the year ended December 31, 20072009 to $179.0$181.4 million from $144.4$198.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2006.2008. Several cost saving measures were implemented during 2009 including headcount reductions, other payroll concessions and lower outside service costs. These expense increases included:reductions were offset by: (1) costs associated with businesses acquiredthe loss on the exchange of certain non-monetary assets in 2007, including additional employee headcount, property rentalCanada during the first quarter of 2009 which totaled $4.9 million; (2) higher bad debt expense, particularly in our drilling services segment and insurance expense; (2) costs associated with 2006 acquisitions which provided a full-year(3) higher losses from the disposal of selling, general and administrative expense for 2007; (3) consulting costs associated with our Sarbanes-Oxley compliance documentation and testing, outside accounting, tax and legal services and information technology initiatives; (4) incremental costsfixed assets. Excluding the impact of


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approximately $3.2 million related to stock-based compensation the non-monetary asset exchange in 2007 compared to 2006; and (5) a charge of approximately $1.4 million associated with the cost-sharing provision of a general liability insurance policy. AsCanada, as a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expense declined to 12%was 17% and 11% for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007 compared to 13% for the year ended December 31, 2006.2009 and 2008, respectively.


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Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $55.5$19.5 million, or 73%11%, to $131.4$200.7 million for the year ended December 31, 20072009 from $75.9$181.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.2008. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was the result of the following: (1) depreciation of equipment placed into service in 2007, a portion of which wasthroughout 2008, as well as additional equipment purchased in 2006 and throughout 2007. Capital expenditures for equipment in 2007 totaled $372.6 million. In addition, we recorded2009; (2) depreciation and amortization expense related to assets associated with businesses acquired in 2006 and 2007, as well as assets purchased and placed into service throughout 2006,2008, some of which contributed adid not contribute depreciation expense for the full year ended December 31, 2008 due to the timing of depreciationthe acquisitions; and (3) an increase in amortization expense associated with intangible assets acquired in 2007 compared to a partial year of depreciation expensebusiness combinations in 2006.2008. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization expense increased to 9%19% from 10% for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We expected depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenue to remain higher than in recent periods due to the significant investment in capital expenditures made throughout the last three years and the overall decline in activity levels that began in late 2008.
Fixed Asset and Other Intangible Impairment Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2007 compared2009, we recorded a fixed asset and other intangible impairment loss of $38.6 million. We recorded a charge of $36.2 million related to 7%our contract drilling business in the third quarter of 2009 after determining that the carrying value of certain of these drilling rigs exceeded the undiscounted cash flows associated with these assets and the fair market value estimates for these assets. In the year ended December 31, 2006.fourth quarter of 2009, we recorded an impairment of intangible assets of $2.5 million related to our completion and production business. We recorded no such impairment charges in 2008.
 
Goodwill Impairment Loss
 
We recorded ana goodwill impairment loss of $13.1$97.6 million relatedfor the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to the write-down$272.0 million recorded in 2008. These write-downs of goodwill in both 2008 and 2009 were associated with several of our Canadian operations during 2007reporting units and were based upon several valuation techniques including a discounted cash flow analysis of expected future earnings associated with this business.these businesses. Our analysis of future cash flows was impacted significantly by the overall decline in oilfield activity in late 2008 which continued throughout 2009.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $61.3$56.9 million and $40.6$59.7 million for the years ended December 31, 20072009 and 2006,2008, respectively. The increaseThis 5% decrease in interest expense was attributable primarily to an increasea decrease in the average amount of debt outstanding including amounts borrowedduring the year ended December 31, 2009 and lower interest rates in 2009 compared to fund acquisitions, capital expenditures,2008 on our semi-annual interest payments associated with the 8% senior notes and our quarterly tax payments. In addition, during December 2006, we issued our 8% senior notes and used the proceeds to retire all outstanding borrowings under the term loan portionrevolving credit facilities, which were fully repaid as of our credit facility. These senior notes required interest at higher fixed interest rates compared to the lower variable rates on the previously outstanding term loan facility.June 30, 2009. The weighted-average interest rate of borrowings outstanding at December 31, 20072009 and 20062008 was approximately 7.7%8.0% and 7.8%7.0%, respectively.
Interest Income
Interest income was $0.3 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. In 2007, interest income was earned primarily on excess cash invested in overnight securities throughout the year. For 2006, interest income was earned on the investment of proceeds from our initial public offering in a bond fund prior to use of the proceeds for acquisitions, capital investments in equipment and other general corporate purposes.
 
Taxes
 
Tax expense (benefit) is comprised of current income taxes and deferred income taxes. The current and deferred taxes added together provide an indication of an effective rate of income tax.
 
TaxWe recorded a tax benefit of $63.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 at an effective rate of approximately 25.8% compared to a tax expense of $72.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The lower effective tax rate in 2009 was 36.7% and 36.1%due to the impairment of pretax incomegoodwill with limited tax basis. Our tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2008 was impacted significantly by a $272.0 million impairment of goodwill which had a limited tax basis, as the majority of the goodwill arose through stock purchase transactions with little or no tax basis. Excluding the impact of the goodwill impairment charges, our effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 20072009 and 2006, respectively. The effective tax rate for 2007 was impacted by the impairment loss of $13.1 million in Canada, which was not deductible for tax purposes. Excluding the impact of the impairment loss, the effective tax rate for 20072008 would have been 34.8%. The decline in the effective tax rate in 2007, as adjusted, compared to 2006, was due to lower state tax rates, lower income tax rates in Canada, return to actual adjustments in 200733.9% and the incremental benefit of the domestic production activities deduction.35.5%.


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Minority Interest
Minority interest was comprised entirely of an ownership interest by an unrelated third party in the assets of Premier Integrated Technologies, Inc. (“Premier”), a company that we acquired on January 1, 2005. We have consolidated Premier in our accounts since the date of acquisition and record minority interest to reflect the ownership held by this third party. On December 31, 2007, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in this company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
The recentAs of December 31, 2010, we had working capital, net of cash, of $276.8 million and unprecedented disruptioncash and cash equivalents of $126.7 million, compared to working capital, net of cash, of $200.8 million and cash and cash equivalents of $77.4 million at December 31, 2009. This increase in the current credit markets has had a significant adverse impact on a numberworking capital was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable, associated with favorable operating results, and an increase in accrued expenses due to higher earnings-based incentive compensation accruals. We also received net tax refunds of financial institutions. At this point in time, our liquidity has not been materially impacted by the current credit environment. We are not currently a party to any interest rate swaps, currency hedges or derivative contracts of any type and have no exposure to commercial paper or auction rate securities markets. We will continue to closely monitor our liquidity and the overall health of the credit markets. However, we cannot predict with any certainty the impact that any further disruption in the credit environment would have on us.approximately $31.1 million during 2010.
 
Our primary liquidity needs are to fund capital expenditures and general working capital needs.capital. In addition, we have historically obtained capital to fund strategic business acquisitions. Our primary sources of funds have historically been cash flow from operations, proceeds from borrowings under bank credit facilities and a private placement of debt whichthat was subsequently exchanged for publicly registered debt and the issuance of equity securities in our initial public offering.
On April 26, 2006, we sold 13,000,000 shares of our $.01 par value common stock in an initial public offering at an initial offering price to the public of $24.00 per share, which provided proceeds of approximately $292.5 million net of underwriters’ fees. We used these funds to retire principal and interest outstanding under our U.S. revolving credit facility on April 28, 2006 totaling approximately $127.5 million, to pay transaction costs of approximately $3.9 million and invested the remaining funds in tax-free and tax-advantaged municipal bonds and similar financial instruments. Of this amount, we utilized $141.6 million associated with acquisitions, including Arkoma, Turner and Pinnacle, and the remainder was used for other general corporate purposes. As of September 2006, all proceeds from our initial public offering had been utilized.debt.
 
We anticipate that we will rely onour cash generated from operations and our current cash balance will be sufficient to fund the majority of our cash requirements for the next twelve months, however borrowings under our amended revolving credit facility, future debt offeringsand/or future public equity offerings may also be used to fund future acquisitions or to satisfy our other liquidity needs. We believe that funds from these sources shouldwill be sufficient to meet both our short-term working capital requirements and our long-term capital requirements. We believe that our operating cash flows and availability under our amended revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our operations for the next twelve months. If our plans or assumptions change, or are inaccurate, or if we make further acquisitions, we may have to raise additional capital. Our ability to fund planned capital expenditures and to make acquisitions will depend upon our future operating performance, and more broadly, on the availability of equity and debt financing, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions in our industry, and general financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, new debt obtained could include service requirements based on higher interest paid and shorter maturities and could impose a significant burden on our results of operations and financial condition. The issuance of additional equity securities could result in significant dilution to stockholders.
 
On October 13, 2009, we completed an amendment to our existing revolving credit facilities (the “Third Amendment”) which modified the structure of the credit facility to an asset-based facility subject to borrowing base restrictions. This amendment provided us with less restrictive financial debt covenants and reduced borrowing capacity under the facility.
The following table summarizes cash flows by type for the periods indicated (in thousands):
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31,
 2008 2007 2006  2010 2009 2008
Cash flows provided by (used in):                     
Operating activities $350,448  $338,503  $187,743  $216,158  $285,204  $350,409 
Investing activities  (374,137)  (408,795)  (650,863)  (174,088)  (18,128)  (374,098)
Financing activities  27,990   66,643   471,376   6,817   (207,991)  27,990 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $11.9decreased $69.0 million for the year ended December 31, 20082010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2007,2009, and increased $150.8decreased $65.2 million for the year ended December 31, 20072009 compared to the year ended December 31, 2006. These increases2008. The decrease in netoperating cash provided by operating activities


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wereflows for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009 was primarily due to increasesan increase in grosstrade receivables resulting from a favorable increase in oilfield activity partially offset by an increase in payables and the collection of a large income tax receivable. During 2010, cash receipts as a result of increased revenues. Our gross receipts increased throughout the three years ended December 31, 2008 as demand for our services grew, we investedactivity remained favorable, but with an increase in more equipment and logged incremental billable hours, while we continued to expand our current business and enter new markets through acquisitions. We expect to continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities for the foreseeable future. This analysis will entail a review of available funds which will include our currentsales there was an increase in outstanding receivables. The decrease in operating cash flows as well as other factors.for 2009 compared to 2008 reflects the overall decline in oilfield activity in late 2008 and throughout 2009.
 
Net cash used in investing activities decreased $34.7increased $156.0 million for the year ended December 31, 20082010 compared to the prior year ended December 31, 2009 and decreased $242.1$356.0 million for the year ended December 31, 20072009 compared to the year ended December 31, 2006, primarily2008. Of this increase in 2010, $145.0 million was due to declinesan increase in capital expenditures, which was only $37.4 million for the use of funds for acquisitions.year ended December 31, 2009. We decreased our overall capital expenditures in 2009 in response to the decline in commodity prices and lower activity levels. In addition, we invested $180.2 million, $50.4 million and $369.6$33.7 million in business acquisitions for the years ended December 31,in 2010, with no corresponding business acquisitions in 2009. The


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decrease in 2009 compared to 2008 2007 and 2006, respectively. During 2008, these acquisitions were relatively large operations in recently active basins such as the Marcellus Shale and Haynesville Shale, as well as a targeted acquisition of a pressure pumping business in north Texas. For 2007, our acquired businesses were generally smaller, niche companies which complemented our existing operations. For 2006, we used a portion of the proceeds from our initial public offering to purchase businesses that expanded our geographic reach in areas where we have operations and into new basins within North America. In addition, we invested heavily in new equipment throughout this three-year period, but to a lesser extent during 2008was due to concernsinvestment in capital expenditures of over-capacity in the industry and a general slowdown in oilfield activity in late 2008. We sold non-strategic businesses in 2008 and 2006 and received proceeds of $50.2$253.8 million and $19.3 million, respectively. In addition, in 2006 we invested $165.0acquisitions of $180.2 million in short-term investments, which were sold and used for the following purposes: (1) to acquire a series of businesses; (2) to make scheduled principal and interest payments on our credit facility; (3) to pay estimated federal income taxes; and (4) for other general corporate purposes. Significant capital equipment expenditures in 2008 included pressure pumping equipment, well service rigs, coiled tubing equipment and two drilling rigs. Significant capital equipment expenditures in 2007 included five coiled tubing units and over forty well service rigs, as well as additional pressure pumping units. Significant capital equipment expenditures in 2006 included coiled tubing units, pressure pumping equipment, well services rigs, fluid-handling equipment, rental equipment and drilling rigs. See “— Significant Acquisitions” above.2008.
 
Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $38.7was $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 20082010 compared to $208.0 million of cash used for financing activities for the prior year ended December 31, 2009, and declined $404.7compared to cash provided by financing activities of $28.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006.2008. In 2009, we focused on eliminating obligations under our credit facility and building cash. We repaid long-term borrowings under our debt facilities totaling $200.6 million and only borrowed $3.2 million during 2009. The primary source of these funds in 2009 was cash flow from financing activities for 2008 was net borrowings under our revolving credit facilities of $20.8 million, as well as funds obtained from the issuance of our common stock in connection with employee stock option exercises. The primary source of funds from financing activities in 2007 was net borrowings under our revolving credit facilities to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions, semi-annual interest payments on our senior notes and quarterly federal income tax payments. However, in 2006, the primary source of funds from financing activities was the receipt of the net proceeds from our initial public offering in April 2006, which provided approximately $288.6 million. In addition, we received net proceeds of $636.6 million from the issuance of 8.0% senior notes in December 2006, and we borrowed under our revolving credit facilities to fund various business acquisitions. The primary use of funds from financing activities was to repay $127.5 million outstanding under our U.S. revolving credit facility as of April 2006, with subsequent borrowings and repayments under this revolving credit facility throughout the year ended December 31, 2006, and the repayment of $419.0 million under our term loan facility in 2006, the majority of which was repaid in December 2006 from the proceeds of our senior note issuance.operations. Our long-term debt balances, including current maturities, were $847.6 million$650.0 and $826.4$650.2 million as of December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, respectively.
 
We expect to spendIn 2010, we invested significantly lessmore on capital expenditures and acquisitions than we have in recent years for investment in capital expenditures, excludingdid during 2009. We will continue to evaluate acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2009.of complementary companies. We believe that our operating cash flows and borrowing capacity will be sufficient to fund our operations and capital expenditures for the next 12 months.
 
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Dividends
 
We did not pay dividends on our $0.01 par value common stock during the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008. We do not intend to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, but rather plan to reinvest such funds in our business. Furthermore, our credit facility contains restrictive debt covenants which preclude us from paying future dividends on our common stock.
 
Description of Our Indebtedness
 
Senior NotesNotes.
 
On December 6, 2006, we issued 8.0% senior notes with a face value of $650.0 million through a private placement of debt. These notes have a maturity ofmature in 10 years, with a maturity date ofon December 15, 2016, and require semi-annual interest payments, paid in arrears and calculated based on an annual rate of 8.0%, on June 15 and December 15, of each year, commencingwhich commenced on June 15, 2007. There was no discount or premium associated with the issuance of these notes. The senior notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, by all of our current domestic subsidiaries. The senior notes have covenants which, among other things: (1) limit the amount of additional indebtedness we can incur; (2) limit restricted payments such as a dividend; (3) limit our ability to incur liens or encumbrances; (4) limit our ability to purchase, transfer or dispose of significant assets; (5) limit our ability to purchase or redeem stock or subordinated debt; (6) limit our ability to enter into transactions with affiliates; (7) limit our ability to merge with or into other companies or transfer all or substantially all of our assets; and (8) limit our ability to enter into sale and leaseback transactions. We have the option to redeem all or part of these notes on or after December 15, 2011. We can redeem 35% of these notes on or before December 15, 2009 using the proceeds of certain equity offerings. Additionally, we may redeem some or all of the notes prior to December 15, 2011 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus a make-whole premium. We paid semi-annual interest payments of $26.0 million on June 15 and December 15, 2008 related to these notes, and $27.3 million and $26.0 million on June 15, 2007 and December 15, 2007, respectively.
 
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the holders of our 8.0% senior notes, on June 1, 2007, we filed a registration statement onForm S-4 with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC which enabled these holders to exchange their notes for publicly registered notes with substantially identical terms. These holders exchanged 100% of the notes for publicly traded notes on July 25, 2007.
On August 28, 2007, we entered into a supplement to the indenture governing the 8.0% senior notes, whereby additional domestic subsidiaries became guarantors under the indenture. Effective April 1, 2009, we entered into a second supplement to this indenture whereby additional domestic subsidiaries became guarantors under the indenture.
 
Credit FacilityFacility.
 
On December 6, 2006, we amended and restated our existingWe maintain a senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, and certain other financial institutions. TheOn October 13, 2009, we entered into the Third Amendment (the Credit Agreement initially providedafter giving effect to the Third Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”) and modified the structure of our existing credit facility to an asset-based facility subject to borrowing base restrictions. In connection with the Third Amendment, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (formerly known as Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC) replaced Wells Fargo Bank,


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National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent and also serves as U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender under the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a $310.0 million U.S. revolving credit facility of up to $225 million that will maturematures in December 2011 and a $40.0 million Canadian revolving credit facility of up to $15 million (with Integrated Production Services Ltd., one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, as the borrower thereof)thereof (“Canadian Borrower”)) that will maturematures in December 2011. In addition, certainThe Amended Credit Agreement includes a provision for a “commitment increase”, as defined therein, which permits us to effect up to two separate increases in the aggregate commitments under the Amended Credit Agreement by designating one or more existing lenders or other banks or financial institutions, subject to the bank’s sole discretion as to participation, to provide additional aggregate financing up to $75 million, with each committed increase equal to at least $25 million in the U.S., or $5 million in Canada, and in accordance with other provisions as stipulated in the Amended Credit Agreement. Certain portions of the credit facilities are available to be borrowed in U.S. Dollars,dollars, Canadian Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Eurosdollars and other currencies approved by the lenders.
 
Our U.S. borrowing base is limited to: (1) 85% of U.S. eligible billed accounts receivable, less dilution, if any, plus (2) the lesser of 55% of the amount of U.S. eligible unbilled accounts receivable or $10.0 million, plus (3) the lesser of the “equipment reserve amount” and 80% times the most recently determined “net liquidation percentage”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, times the value of our and the U.S. subsidiary guarantors’ equipment, provided that at no time shall the amount determined under this clause exceed 50% of the U.S. borrowing base, minus (4) the aggregate sum of reserves established by the U.S. Administrative Agent, if any. The “equipment reserve amount” means $50.0 million upon the effective date of the Third Amendment, less $0.6 million for each subsequent month, not to be reduced below zero in the aggregate.
The Canadian borrowing based is limited to: (1) 80% of Canadian eligible billed accounts receivable, plus (2) if the Canadian Borrower has requested credit for equipment under the Canadian borrowing base, the lesser of (a) $15.0 million, and (b) 80%timesthe most recently determined “net liquidation percentage”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, times the value (calculated on a basis consistent with our historical accounting practices) of our and the US subsidiary guarantors’ equipment, minus (3) the aggregate amount of reserves established by our Canadian Administrative Agent, if any.
Subject to certain limitations set forth in the Amended Credit Agreement, we have the ability to elect how interest under the Amended Credit Agreement will be computed. Interest under the Amended Credit Agreement may be determined by reference to (1) the London Inter-bank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, plus an applicable margin between 0.75%3.75% and 1.75%4.25% per annum (with the applicable margin depending upon our ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as“excess availability amount”, as defined in the agreement)),Amended Credit Agreement) or (2) the Base Rate (i.e.,“Base Rate” (which means the higher of the Canadian bank’s prime rate orPrime Rate, Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%,3-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and 3.50%), plus the CDOR rate plus 1.0%, inapplicable margin, as described above. For the case of Canadian loans orperiod from the greatereffective date of the prime rate andThird Amendment until the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, insix month anniversary of the caseeffective date of U.S. loans), plusthe Third Amendment, interest was computed with an applicable margin between 0.00% and 0.75% per annum.rate of 4.00%. If an event of default exists or continues under the Amended Credit Agreement, advances will bear interest as described above with an applicable margin rate of 4.25% plus 2.00%. Additionally, if an event of default exists under the Amended Credit Agreement, advances will bear interest atas defined therein, the then-applicable rate plus 2%.lenders could accelerate the maturity of the obligations outstanding thereunder and exercise other rights and remedies. Interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of applicable interest periods for LIBOR loans, except that if the interest period for a LIBOR loan is six months, interest will be paid at the end of each three-month period.


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The Credit Agreement also contains various covenants that limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to: (1) grant certain liens; (2) make certain loans and investments; (3) make capital expenditures; (4) make distributions; (5) make acquisitions; (6) enter into hedging transactions; (7) merge or consolidate; or (8) engage in certain asset dispositions. Additionally, the Credit Agreement limits our and our subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness if: (1) we are not in pro forma compliance with all terms under the Credit Agreement, (2) certain covenants of the additional indebtedness are more onerous than the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement, or (3) the additional indebtedness provides for amortization, mandatory prepayment or repurchases of senior unsecured or subordinated debt during the duration of the Credit Agreement with certain exceptions. The Credit Agreement also limits additional secured debt to 10% of our consolidated net worth (i.e., the excess of our assets over the sum of our liabilities plus the minority interests). The Credit Agreement contains covenants which, among other things, require us and our subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to maintain specified ratios or conditions as follows (with such ratios tested at the end of each fiscal quarter): (1) total debt to EBITDA, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of not more than 3.0 to 1.0 and (2) EBITDA, as defined, to total interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1.0. We were in compliance with all debt covenants under the amended and restated Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2008. However, there can be no assurance as to our future compliance in light of the very uncertain industry conditions. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry” and “Risk Factors — Risk Related to Our Indebtedness, including Our Senior Notes.”monthly.
 
Under the Amended Credit Agreement, we are permitted to prepay our borrowings.borrowings and we have the right to terminate, in whole or in part, the unused portion of the U.S. commitments in $1.0 million increments upon written notice to the U.S. Administrative Agent. If all of the U.S. facility is terminated, the Canadian facility must also be terminated.
 
All of the obligations under the U.S. portion of the Amended Credit Agreement are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets and the assets of our U.S. subsidiaries as well as a pledge of approximately 66% of the stock of our first-tier foreign subsidiaries. Additionally, all of the obligations under the U.S. portion of the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of our U.S. subsidiaries. All of theThe obligations under the Canadian portionsportion of the Amended Credit Agreement are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries.subsidiaries (other than our Mexican subsidiary). Additionally, all of the obligations under the Canadian portionsportion of the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by us as well as certain of our subsidiaries.


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The Amended Credit Agreement also contains various covenants that limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to: (1) grant certain liens; (2) incur additional indebtedness; (3) make certain loans and investments; (4) make capital expenditures; (5) make distributions; (6) make acquisitions; (7) enter into hedging transactions; (8) merge or consolidate; or (9) engage in certain asset dispositions. The Amended Credit Agreement contains one financial maintenance covenant which requires us and our subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to maintain a “fixed charge coverage ratio”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, of not less than 1.10 to 1.00. This covenant is only tested if our “excess availability amount”, as defined under the Amended Credit Agreement, plus certain qualified cash and cash equivalents (collectively “Liquidity”) is less than $50.0 million for a period of 5 consecutive days and continues only until such time as our Liquidity has been greater than or equal to $50.0 million for a period of 90 consecutive days or greater than or equal to $75.0 million for a period of 45 consecutive days.
 
If an eventOur fixed charge coverage ratio covenant is calculated, for fiscal quarters ending after September 30, 2009, as the ratio of default exists under“EBITDA” calculated for the four fiscal quarter period ended after September 30, 2009 minus capital expenditures made with cash (to the extent not already incurred in a prior period) or incurred during such four quarter period, compared to “fixed charges”, calculated for the four quarters then ended. “EBITDA” is defined in the Amended Credit Agreement as defined,consolidated net income for the lenders may accelerateperiod plus, to the maturityextent deducted in determining our consolidated net income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges for such period, provided that EBITDA shall be subject to pro forma adjustments for acquisitions and non-ordinary course asset sales assuming that such transactions occurred on the first day of the obligations outstanding underdetermination period, which adjustments shall be made in accordance with the Credit Agreement and exercise other rights and remedies. While an event of default is continuing, advances will bear interest at the then-applicable rate plus 2%. For a description of an event of default, see our Credit Agreement which was filed withguidelines for pro forma presentations set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2006 as an exhibit to a Current Report onForm 8-K.
On June 29, 2007, we amended our Credit Agreement in conjunction with the restructuring of certain legal entities for tax purposes with no material changes to the financial provisions or covenants.
Effective October 19, 2007, we amended certain terms of our Credit Agreement including: (1) a provision to increase the borrowing capacity of the U.S. revolving portion of the facility from $310.0 million to $360.0 million; and (2) a provision to include a “commitment increase” clause,Commission. “Fixed charges”, as defined in ourthe Amended Credit Agreement, which permits usinclude interest expense, among other things, reduced by the amortization of transaction fees associated with the Third Amendment.
We were not subject to effect up to two separate increasesthe fixed charge coverage ratio covenant in the aggregate commitments underAmended Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2010 since the facility by designating a participating lender to increase its commitment, by mutual agreement, in increments of at least $50.0 million with the aggregate of such commitment increases not to exceed $100.0 million and in accordance with other provisionsExcess Availability Amount plus Qualified Cash Amount (each as stipulateddefined in the amendment. In addition, the amendment specifies the terms for prepayment of outstanding advances and new borrowings and replaces Schedule IIAmended Credit Agreement) exceeded $50 million. If we were subject to the amended Credit Agreement which allocates the commitments amongst the member financial institutions.fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, we would have been in compliance as of December 31, 2010.
 
Borrowings of $186.0 million and $7.5 millionThere were no revolving borrowings outstanding under theour U.S. andor Canadian revolving credit facilities atas of December 31, 2008, respectively.2010. The U.S. revolving credit facility bore interest at 3.50% at December 31, 2008, and the Canadian revolving credit facility bore interest at rates ranging from 3.75% to 4.00%, or a weighted average of 3.8% at December 31, 2008. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings underfor our revolving credit facilities during the amended Credit Agreementtwelve months ended December 31, 2010 was approximately 3.92%8.0%. In addition, thereThere were letters of credit outstanding which totaled $37.7 million under the U.S. revolving portion of the facility thattotaling $26.4 million, which reduced the available borrowing capacity as of December 31, 2010. We incurred fees related to our letters of credit as of December 31, 2010 at 3.75% per annum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, fees related to our letters of credit were calculated using a360-day provision, at 4.0% per annum. The net excess availability under our borrowing base calculations for the U.S. and Canadian revolving facilities at December 31, 2008 to $136.3 million. The available borrowing capacity under the Canadian revolving portion of the facility2010 was $32.5$187.4 million at December 31, 2008. In addition, we incurred fees of 1.25% of the total amount outstanding under our letter of credit arrangements. During October


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2008, we borrowed approximately $106.0and $8.4 million, under our U.S. revolving credit facility to purchase two businesses. As of February 13, 2009, we had $126.8 million outstanding under our Credit Agreement.
In accordance with the subordinated notes issued in conjunction with the acquisition of Parchman in February 2005, all principal and interest under these note arrangements totaling $5.0 million was repaid as of May 2, 2006.respectively.
 
Other Arrangements
We received $7.4 million from customers in 2005 as advance payments on the construction and operation of two drilling rigs for our contract drilling operations in north Texas. The drilling rigs were completed and placed into service in October 2005 and January 2006. Revenue was recognized over the agreed service contract. All revenue under these contracts was recognized prior to December 31, 2006.
Outstanding Debt and Operating Lease Commitments
 
The following table summarizes our known contractual obligations as of December 31, 20082010 (in thousands):
 
                                        
 Payments Due by Period  Payments Due by Period 
Contractual Obligations
 Total 2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 Thereafter  Total 2011 2012-2013 2014-2015 Thereafter 
Long-term debt, including capital (finance) lease obligations $843,931  $164  $193,767  $  $650,000  $650,000  $  $  $  $650,000 
Interest on 8% senior notes issued December 6, 2006  411,667   52,000   104,000   104,000   151,667   307,667   52,000   104,000   104,000   47,667 
Purchase obligations(1)  41,196   41,196            45,376   45,376          
Operating lease obligations  70,513   20,849   26,766   14,732   8,166   92,945   27,287   39,162   15,441   11,055 
Other long-term obligations(2)  3,714   3,639   75       
                      
Total contractual obligations $1,371,021  $117,848  $324,608  $118,732  $809,833  $1,095,988  $124,663  $143,162  $119,441  $708,722 
                      
 
 
(1)Purchase obligations were pursuant to non-cancelable equipment purchase orders outstanding as of December 31, 2008.2010. We have no significant purchase orders which extend beyond one year.
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We have entered into agreements to purchase certain equipment for use in our business, which are included as purchase obligations in the table above to the extent that these obligations represent firm non-cancelable commitments. The manufacture of this equipment requires lead-time and we generally are committed to accept this equipment at the time of delivery, unless arrangements have been made to cancel delivery in accordance with the purchase agreement terms. We spent $253.8$169.9 million for equipment purchases and other capital expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2008, which does not include amounts paid in connection with acquisitions.2010.
 
We expect to continue to acquire complementary companies and evaluate potential acquisition targets. We may use cash from operations, proceeds from future debt or equity offerings and borrowings under our amended revolving credit facility for this purpose.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We have entered into operating lease arrangements for our light vehicle fleet, certain of our specialized equipment and for our office and field operating locations in the normal course of business. The terms of the facility leases range from monthly to five years. The terms of the light vehicle leases range from three to four years. The terms of the specialized equipment leases range from two to six years. Annual payments pursuant to these leases are included above in the table under “— Outstanding Debt and Operating Lease Commitments.”


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Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Authoritative Literature
 
In February 2007,The FASB has addressed the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendmentissue of FASB Statement No. 115.” This pronouncement permits entities to use the fair value method to measure certain financial assets and liabilities by electing an irrevocable option to use the fair value method at specified election dates. After election of the option, subsequent changes in fair value would result in the recognition of unrealized gains or losses as period costsbusiness combinations during the period the change occurred. SFAS No. 159 became effective on January 1, 2008. We have not elected to adopt the fair value option prescribed by SFAS No. 159 for assets and liabilities held as of December 31, 2008, but we will consider the provisions of SFAS No. 159 and may elect to apply the fair value option for assets or liabilities associated with future transactions.
recent years. In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidating Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51.” This pronouncement establishes accountingguidance regarding business combinations that substantially replaced previously existing guidance, while maintaining the precepts prescribed therein, and reporting standards for non-controlling interests, commonly referred to as minority interests. Specifically, this statement requires that the non-controlling interest be presented as a component of equity on the balance sheet, and that net income be presented prior to adjustment for the non-controlling interests’ portion of earnings with the portion of net income attributable to the parent company and the non-controlling interest both presented on the face of the statement of operations. In addition, this pronouncement provides a single method of accounting for changes in the parent’s ownership interest in the non-controlling entity, and requires the parent to recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary with a non-controlling interest is deconsolidated. Additional disclosure items are required related to the non-controlling interest. This pronouncement becomes effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The statement should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year that the statement is adopted. However, the disclosure requirements must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact that SFAS No. 160 may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB revised SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” which will replace that pronouncement in its entirety. While the revised statement will retain the fundamental requirements of SFAS No. 141, it will also requirefurther requiring that all assets and liabilities and non-controlling interests of an acquired business be measured at their fair value, with limited exceptions, including the recognition of acquisition-related costs and anticipated restructuring costs separate from the acquired net assets. In addition, the statement provides guidance for recognizingentities must recognize pre-acquisition contingencies, and states that an acquirer must recognizeas well as assets and liabilities assumed arising from contractual contingencies as of the acquisition date, measured at acquisition-date fair values, butand must recognize all other contractual contingencies as of the acquisition date, measured at their acquisition-date fair values only if it is more likely than not that these contingencies meet the definition of an asset or liability in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, “Elements of Financial Statements.” Furthermore,liability. In addition, this statementstandard provides guidance for measuring goodwill and recording a bargain purchase, defined as a business combination in which total acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the consideration transferred plus any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and it requiresstates that the acquireracquiring entity must recognize that excess in earnings as a gain attributable to the acquirer. The FASB amended this guidance in April 2009 as it relates to accounting for assets and liabilities assumed in a business combination which arise from contingencies. This statement becomesamendment requires that contingent assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination to be recognized at fair value on the acquisition date if fair value can be reasonably estimated during the measurement period. If fair value cannot be reasonably estimated during the measurement period, the contingent asset or liability would be recognized as a contingency, in accordance with existing U.S. GAAP, with reasonable estimation of the amount of loss, if any. This amendment also eliminated the specific subsequent accounting guidance for contingent assets and liabilities, without significantly revising the original guidance. However, contingent consideration arrangements of an acquiree assumed by the acquirer in a business combination would still be initially and subsequently measured at fair value. We originally adopted the revised guidance for business combinations when it became effective aton January 1, 2009, and the amendment thereto, subsequently in 2009. In December 2010, the FASB updated this guidance to require each public entity that presents comparative financial statements to disclose the revenue and earnings of the combined entity as if the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the firstcomparable prior annual reporting period beginningonly. In addition, this amendment expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures related to such a business combination 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. This most recent amendment should be accounted for prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2011, for calendar-year reporting entities. Early adoption is permitted. Although we did not early adopt this standard, we do not expect this guidance to have a material impact on our financial position, results of


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operations or cash flows. We will comply with this update for business combinations that have a material impact on our financial results.
In May 2009, the FASB issued a standard regarding subsequent events that provides guidance as to when an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after a balance sheet date in its financial statements and the necessary disclosures related to these events. Specifically, the entity should recognize subsequent events that provide evidence about conditions that existed at the balance sheet date, including significant estimates used to prepare financial statements. Originally, this standard required entities to disclose the date through which subsequent events had been evaluated and whether that date was the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. We adopted this accounting standard effective June 30, 2009 and applied its provisions prospectively. In February 2010, the FASB modified this standard to eliminate the requirement for publicly-traded entities to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated.
In January 2010, the FASB issued “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (Topic 820)” which clarified the disclosure requirements of existing U.S. GAAP related to fair value measurements. This standard requires additional disclosures about recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements as follows: (1) for transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, as those terms are currently defined in existing authoritative literature, a reporting entity is required to disclose the amount of the movement between levels and an explanation for the movement; (2) for activity at Level 3, primarily fair value measurements based on unobservable inputs, a reporting entity is required to present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, as opposed to presenting such transactions on a net basis; (3) in the event of a disaggregation, a reporting entity is required to provide fair value measurement disclosure for each class of assets and liabilities; and (4) a reporting entity is required to provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements for items that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3. These disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2008,2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and must be applied prospectively.settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements for which disclosure becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years.
On March 30, 2010, the President of the United States signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which is a reconciliation bill that amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that was signed by the President on March 23, 2010. Certain provisions of this law became effective during 2010. We have reviewed our health insurance plan provisions with third-party consultants and continue to evaluate our position relative to the changes in the law. We do not believe that the provisions which have taken effect will have a significant impact on the operation of our existing health insurance plan. However, future provisions under the law which become effective in subsequent periods may impact our health insurance plan and our overall financial position. We are currently evaluating these provisions as they become effective and continue to seek guidance from the impactFASB and SEC related to the implications of this new legislation on accounting and disclosure requirements. We expect that this statement maylegislation will have an impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.flows, but we cannot determine the extent of the impact at this time.
 
In June 2008,December 2010, the FASB issued additional guidance related to accounting for intangible assets and goodwill. The amendments in this update 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 FASB Staff Position (“FSP”)No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities,” which statesgoodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that unvested share-based awards which have non-forfeitable rights to participate in dividend distributionsa goodwill impairment exists, an entity should be considered participating securities in order to calculate earnings per share in accordanceconsider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the “Two - Class Method” described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”existing guidance and examples, which require that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual test dates 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. This guidance becomesupdate is effective for public entities with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, with retrospective application to prior periods.2010 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In September 2008, the FASB issued an FSPNo. FAS 144-d, “Amending the Criteria for Reporting a Discontinued Operation,” which clarifies the definition of a discontinued operation as either: (1) a component of an entity which has been disposed of or classified as held for sale which meets the criteria of an operating segment as


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defined under SFAS No. 131, or (2) as a business, as such term is defined in SFAS No. 141R which becomes effective on January 1, 2009, which meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale on acquisition. This proposed guidance further modifies certain disclosure requirements. We are currently evaluating the effect this proposed guidance may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


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In January 2009, the FASB issued FSP No.FAS 107-b and APB28-a, which would amend SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments” and APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as annual financial statements. In addition, entities would be required to disclose the method and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. If ratified, this proposed guidance would become effective for interim and annual periods ending after March 15, 2009. We are currently evaluating the effect this proposed guidance may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
The demand, pricing and terms for oil and gas services provided by us are largely dependent upon the level of activity for the U.S. and Canadian gas industry. Industry conditions are influenced by numerous factors over which we have no control, including, but not limited to: the supply of and demand for oil and gas; the level of prices, and expectations about future prices, of oil and gas; the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and gas; the expected rates of declining current production; the discovery rates of new oil and gas reserves; available pipeline and other transportation capacity; weather conditions; domestic and worldwide economic conditions; political instability in oil-producing countries; technical advances affecting energy consumption; the price and availability of alternative fuels; the ability of oil and gas producers to raise equity capital and debt financing; and merger and divestiture activity among oil and gas producers.
 
The level of activity in the U.S. and Canadian oil and gas exploration and production industry is volatile. No assurance can be given that our expectations of trends in oil and gas production activities will reflect actual future activity levels or that demand for our services will be consistent with the general activity level of the industry. Any prolonged substantial reduction in oil and gas prices would likely affect oil and gas exploration and development efforts and therefore affect demand for our services. A material decline in oil and gas prices or U.S. and Canadian activity levels could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
 
For the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, approximately 5% and 5% of our revenues from continuing operations respectively, and 3% and 6%4% of our total assets respectively, were denominated in Canadian dollars, our functional currency in Canada. As a result, a material decrease in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar may negatively impact our revenues, cash flows and net income. Each one percentage point change in the value of the Canadian dollar would have impacted our revenues for the year ended December 31, 20082010 by approximately $0.9$0.8 million, or $0.6$0.5 million net of tax. We do not currently use hedges or forward contracts to offset this risk.
 
Our Mexican operation uses the U.S. dollar as its functional currency, and as a result, all transactions and translation gains and losses are recorded currently in the financial statements. The balance sheet amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate at the end of the month and the income statement amounts are translated at the average exchange rate for the month. We estimate that a hypothetical one percentage point change in the value of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar would have impacted our revenues for the year ended December 31, 20082010 by approximately $0.6$0.5 million, or $0.4$0.3 million, net of tax. Currently, we conduct a portion of our business in Mexico in the local currency, the Mexican peso.
Approximately 23% of our debt at December 31, 2008 is structured under floating rate terms and, as such, our interest expense is sensitive to fluctuations in the prime rates in the U.S. and Canada. Based on the debt structure in place as of December 31, 2008, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates relative to our floating rate obligations would increase interest expense by approximately $1.9 million per year and reduce operating cash flows by approximately $1.2 million, net of tax.
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Stockholders of Complete Production Services, Inc.:
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Complete Production Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008.2010. 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 consolidated financial position of Complete Production Services, Inc. as of December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008,2010, 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), Complete Production Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries’’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2010, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 27, 2009,18, 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion that Complete Production Services, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting.
 
/s/  Grant Thornton LLP
 
Houston, Texas
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Stockholders of Complete Production Services, Inc.:
 
We have audited Complete Production Services, Inc’s.Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2010, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Complete Production Services, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying ManagementManagement’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Complete Production Services, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, 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, Complete Production Services, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2010, 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 of Complete Production Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008,2010, and our report dated February 27, 200918, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
 
/s/  Grant Thornton LLP
 
Houston, Texas
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December 31, 2008 and 2007
         
  2008  2007 
  (In thousands, except share data) 
 
ASSETS
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $19,090  $13,624 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,976 and $5,487, respectively  343,353   305,682 
Inventory, net of obsolescence reserve of $710 and $1,670, respectively  41,891   29,877 
Prepaid expenses  21,472   23,743 
Tax receivable  21,328   5,092 
Current assets of discontinued operations     50,307 
         
Total current assets  447,134   428,325 
Property, plant and equipment, net  1,166,453   1,013,190 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $9,985 and $5,762, respectively  23,262   10,606 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $4,186 and $2,455, respectively  12,463   14,194 
Goodwill  341,592   549,130 
Other long-term assets  3,973   6,264 
Long-term assets of discontinued operations     33,050 
         
Total assets $1,994,877  $2,054,759 
         
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:        
Current maturities of long-term debt $3,803  $398 
Accounts payable  57,483   56,407 
Accrued liabilities  37,585   52,572 
Accrued payroll and payroll burdens  31,293   24,050 
Accrued interest  2,754   4,553 
Notes payable  1,353   15,354 
Taxes payable     6,506 
Current deferred tax liabilities  1,289    
Current liabilities of discontinued operations     9,705 
         
Total current liabilities  135,560   169,545 
Long-term debt  843,842   825,985 
Deferred income taxes  146,359   126,821 
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations     2,085 
         
Total liabilities  1,125,761   1,124,436 
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 74,766,317 (2007 — 72,509,511) issued  748   725 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding      
Additional paid-in capital  623,988   581,404 
Retained earnings  232,080   317,535 
Treasury stock, 35,570 shares at cost  (202)  (202)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  12,502   30,861 
         
Total stockholders’ equity  869,116   930,323 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,994,877  $2,054,759 
         
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
 
Revenue:            
Service $1,779,452  $1,454,586  $1,055,025 
Product  59,102   40,857   29,586 
             
   1,838,554   1,495,443   1,084,611 
Service expenses  1,091,885   846,942   612,800 
Product expenses  41,914   27,621   16,546 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  198,252   179,027   144,432 
Depreciation and amortization  181,097   131,353   75,902 
Impairment loss  272,006   13,094    
             
Income from continuing operations before interest, taxes and minority interest  53,400   297,406   234,931 
Interest expense  59,729   61,328   40,645 
Interest income  (301)  (325)  (1,387)
Write-off of deferred financing costs        170 
             
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest  (6,028)  236,403   195,503 
Taxes  74,568   86,851   70,516 
             
Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest  (80,596)  149,552   124,987 
Minority interest     (569)  (49)
             
Income (loss) from continuing operations  (80,596)  150,121   125,036 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $3,865, $6,890 and $9,359, respectively)  (4,859)  11,443   14,050 
             
Net income (loss) $(85,455) $161,564  $139,086 
             
Earnings (loss) per share information:            
Continuing operations $(1.10) $2.09  $1.90 
Discontinued operations $(0.06) $0.15  $0.21 
             
Basic earnings (loss) per share $(1.16) $2.24  $2.11 
             
Continuing operations $(1.10) $2.05  $1.84 
Discontinued operations $(0.06) $0.15  $0.20 
             
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $(1.16) $2.20  $2.04 
             
Weighted average shares:            
Basic  73,600   71,991   65,843 
Diluted  73,600   73,352   68,075 
         
  2010  2009 
  (In thousands, except share data) 
 
ASSETS
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $126,681  $77,360 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,160 and $12,564, respectively  345,648   171,284 
Inventory, net of obsolescence reserve of $2,453 and $888, respectively  33,536   37,464 
Prepaid expenses  18,700   17,943 
Income tax receivable  23,462   57,606 
Current deferred tax assets  2,499   8,158 
Other current assets  1,384   111 
         
Total current assets  551,910   369,926 
Property, plant and equipment, net  956,028   941,133 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $21,293 and $15,476, respectively  9,209   13,243 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $9,316 and $6,266, respectively  9,694   12,744 
Goodwill  250,533   243,823 
Restricted cash  17,000    
Other long-term assets  6,202   7,985 
         
Total assets $1,800,576  $1,588,854 
         
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:        
Current maturities of long-term debt $  $228 
Accounts payable  75,099   31,745 
Accrued liabilities  44,291   41,102 
Accrued payroll and payroll burdens  26,568   13,559 
Accrued interest  2,446   3,206 
Notes payable     1,069 
Income taxes payable     813 
         
Total current liabilities  148,404   91,722 
Long-term debt  650,000   650,002 
Deferred income taxes  190,422   148,240 
Other long-term liabilities  5,916    
         
Total liabilities  994,742   889,964 
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 76,443,926 (2009 — 75,278,406) issued  764   752 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding      
Additional paid-in capital  657,993   636,904 
Retained earnings  126,165   42,007 
Treasury stock, 167,643 (2009 — 54,313) shares at cost  (1,765)  (334)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  22,677   19,561 
         
Total stockholders’ equity  805,834   698,890 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,800,576  $1,588,854 
         
 
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Years Ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 20062008
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net income (loss) $(85,455) $161,564  $139,086 
Change in cumulative translation adjustment  (18,359)  15,129   (808)
             
Comprehensive income (loss) $(103,814) $176,693  $138,278 
             
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
 
Revenue:            
Service $1,527,618  $1,012,313  $1,775,813 
Product  33,775   44,081   59,102 
             
   1,561,393   1,056,394   1,834,915 
Service expenses  985,093   692,164   1,094,574 
Product expenses  25,947   33,201   41,914 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  175,445   181,420   198,200 
Depreciation and amortization  181,823   200,732   181,197 
Fixed asset and other intangibles impairment loss     38,646    
Goodwill impairment loss     97,643   272,006 
             
Income (loss) from continuing operations before interest and taxes  193,085   (187,412)  47,024 
Interest expense  57,669   56,895   59,729 
Interest income  (322)  (79)  (301)
Write-off of deferred financing costs     528    
             
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes  135,738   (244,756)  (12,404)
Taxes  51,580   (63,088)  72,305 
             
Income (loss) from continuing operations  84,158   (181,668)  (84,709)
Loss from discontinued operations (net of tax expense of $0, $0, and $3,865, respectively)        (4,859)
             
Net income (loss) $84,158  $(181,668) $(89,568)
             
Earnings (loss) per share information:            
Continuing operations $1.11  $(2.42) $(1.15)
Discontinued operations        (0.07)
             
Basic earnings (loss) per share $1.11  $(2.42) $(1.22)
             
Continuing operations $1.08  $(2.42) $(1.15)
Discontinued operations        (0.07)
             
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $1.08  $(2.42) $(1.22)
             
Weighted average shares:            
Basic  76,048   75,095   73,600 
Diluted  77,684   75,095   73,600 
 
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Years Ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 20062008
 
                                 
                    Accumulated
    
        Additional
           Other
    
  Number
  Common
  Paid-in
  Retained
  Treasury
  Deferred
  Comprehensive
    
  of Shares  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Stock  Compensation  Income  Total 
  (In thousands, except share data) 
 
Balance at December 31, 2005  55,531,510  $555  $220,786  $16,885  $(202) $(3,803) $16,540  $250,761 
Adoption of SFAS No. 123R        (3,803)        3,803       
Net income           139,086            139,086 
Cumulative translation adjustment                    (808)  (808)
Issuance of common stock:                                
Net proceeds from initial public offering  13,000,000   130   288,505               288,635 
Acquisition of Parchman  1,000,000   10   23,490               23,500 
Acquisition of MGM  164,210   2   3,857               3,859 
Acquisition of Pumpco  1,010,566   10   21,414               21,424 
Exercise of stock options  506,405   5   1,810               1,815 
Expense related to employee stock options        1,848               1,848 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation        2,333               2,333 
Vested restricted stock  205,782   2   (2)               
Amortization of non-vested restricted stock        2,768               2,768 
                                 
Balance at December 31, 2006  71,418,473  $714  $563,006  $155,971  $(202) $  $15,732  $735,221 
Net income           161,564            161,564 
Cumulative translation adjustment                    15,129   15,129 
Issuance of common stock:                                
Exercise of stock options  934,094   9   4,170               4,179 
Expense related to employee stock options        4,426               4,426 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation        6,662               6,662 
Vested restricted stock  156,944   2   (2)               
Amortization of non-vested restricted stock        3,142               3,142 
                                 
Balance at December 31, 2007  72,509,511  $725  $581,404  $317,535  $(202) $  $30,861  $930,323 
Net loss           (85,455)           (85,455)
Cumulative translation adjustment                    (18,359)  (18,359)
Issuance of common stock:                                
Acquisition of AWS  588,292   6   8,848               8,854 
Acquisition — Double Jack shares  7,234      225               225 
Exercise of stock options  1,238,819   13   12,001               12,014 
Expense related to employee stock options        5,436               5,436 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation        9,144               9,144 
Vested restricted stock  422,461   4   (4)               
Amortization of non-vested restricted stock        6,934               6,934 
                                 
Balance at December 31, 2008  74,766,317  $748  $623,988  $232,080  $(202) $  $12,502  $869,116 
                                 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net income (loss) $84,158  $(181,668) $(89,568)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment  3,116   7,059   (18,359)
             
Comprehensive income (loss) $87,274  $(174,609) $(107,927)
             
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Years Ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 20062008
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
Cash provided by:            
Net income (loss) $(85,455) $161,564  $139,086 
Items not affecting cash:            
Depreciation and amortization  183,091   135,961   79,813 
Deferred income taxes  24,738   38,099   30,907 
Impairment loss  272,006   13,094    
Write-off of deferred financing fees        170 
Loss on sale of discontinued operations  6,935      603 
Minority interest     (569)  (49)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  (9,144)  (6,662)  (2,333)
Non-cash compensation expense  12,370   7,568   4,616 
Provision for bad debt expense  4,344   7,277   2,329 
Other  5,734   3,391   1,564 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:            
Accounts receivable  (22,433)  (29,255)  (105,203)
Inventory  (10,522)  (11,132)  (11,511)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  6,376   1,520   (1,201)
Accounts payable  (10,199)  (8,063)  14,819 
Accrued liabilities and other  (27,393)  25,710   34,133 
             
Net cash provided by operating activities  350,448   338,503   187,743 
Investing activities:            
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (180,154)  (50,406)  (369,606)
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (253,815)  (367,659)  (303,922)
Purchase of short-term securities        (165,000)
Proceeds from sale of short-term securities        165,000 
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  7,666   9,270   3,355 
Collection of notes receivable  2,016       
Proceeds from sale of disposal group  50,150      19,310 
             
Net cash used in investing activities  (374,137)  (408,795)  (650,863)
Financing activities:            
Issuances of long-term debt  350,115   343,790   608,703 
Repayments of long-term debt  (329,282)  (268,769)  (1,053,789)
Repayments of notes payable  (14,001)  (18,846)  (13,589)
Borrowings under senior notes        650,000 
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  12,014   4,179   291,674 
Deferred financing fees     (373)  (13,956)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  9,144   6,662   2,333 
             
Net cash provided by financing activities  27,990   66,643   471,376 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  1,165   (2,601)  213 
             
Change in cash and cash equivalents  5,466   (6,250)  8,469 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  13,624   19,874   11,405 
             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $19,090  $13,624  $19,874 
             
Supplemental cash flow information:            
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized $58,812  $59,164  $35,947 
Cash paid for taxes $71,365  $56,468  $40,132 
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:            
Common stock issued for acquisitions $9,079  $  $48,783 
Assets received as proceeds from sale of disposal group $7,987  $  $ 
Debt acquired in acquisition $429  $  $30,784 
Capital expenditures in accrued payables/expenses $  $4,895  $ 
                             
                 Accumulated
    
        Additional
        Other
    
  Number
  Common
  Paid-in
  Retained
  Treasury
  Comprehensive
    
  of Shares  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Stock  Income  Total 
  (In thousands, except share data) 
 
Balance at December 31, 2007  72,509,511  $725  $581,404  $313,243  $(202) $30,861  $926,031 
Net loss           (89,568)        (89,568)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment                 (18,359)  (18,359)
Issuance of common stock:                            
Acquisition of AWS  588,292   6   8,848            8,854 
Acquisition — Double Jack shares  7,234      225            225 
Exercise of stock options  1,238,819   13   12,001            12,014 
Expense related to employee stock options        5,436            5,436 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation        9,144            9,144 
Vested restricted stock  422,461   4   (4)            
Amortization of non-vested restricted stock        6,934            6,934 
                             
Balance at December 31, 2008  74,766,317  $748  $623,988  $223,675  $(202) $12,502  $860,711 
Net loss           (181,668)        (181,668)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment                 7,059   7,059 
Exercise of stock options  123,858       496            496 
Expense related to employee stock options        3,987            3,987 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation        215            215 
Purchase of treasury shares  (18,743)           (132)     (132)
Vested restricted stock  406,974   4   (4)            
Amortization of non-vested restricted stock        8,222            8,222 
                             
Balance at December 31, 2009  75,278,406  $752  $636,904  $42,007  $(334) $19,561  $698,890 
Net income           84,158         84,158 
Change in cumulative translation adjustment                 3,116   3,116 
Exercise of stock options  599,035   6   8,076            8,082 
Expense related to employee stock options        2,321            2,321 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation        1,465            1,465 
Purchase of treasury shares  (113,330)  (1)  1      (1,431)     (1,431)
Vested restricted stock  679,815   7   (7)            
Amortization of non-vested restricted stock        9,233            9,233 
                             
Balance at December 31, 2010  76,443,926  $764  $657,993  $126,165  $(1,765) $22,677  $805,834 
                             
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2010  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Cash provided by:            
Net income (loss) $84,158  $(181,668) $(89,568)
Items not affecting cash:            
Depreciation and amortization  181,823   200,732   183,191 
Deferred income taxes  47,841   (7,567)  20,827 
Fixed asset and other intangibles impairment loss     38,646    
Goodwill impairment loss     97,643   272,006 
Write-off of deferred financing fees     528    
Loss on sale of discontinued operations        6,935 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  (1,465)  (215)  (9,144)
Non-cash compensation expense  11,554   12,209   12,370 
(Gain) loss on non-monetary asset exchange  (493)  4,868    
Provision for (recoveries of) bad debt expense  (159)  10,770   4,344 
Loss on retirement of fixed assets  839   10,284   3,778 
Provision for write-off of note receivable  1,926       
Other  2,995   2,081   1,956 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:            
Accounts receivable  (173,328)  155,303   (18,873)
Inventory  3,585   4,339   (8,653)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (1,095)  11,292   8,118 
Accounts payable  25,831   (24,544)  (10,199)
Income taxes  34,093   (30,892)  (13,873)
Restricted cash  (17,000)      
Accrued liabilities and other  15,053   (18,605)  (12,806)
             
Net cash provided by operating activities  216,158   285,204   350,409 
Investing activities:            
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (33,721)     (180,154)
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (145,023)  (37,431)  (253,776)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  5,482   20,800   7,666 
Proceeds from sale of disposal group        50,150 
Other  (826)  (1,497)  2,016 
             
Net cash used in investing activities  (174,088)  (18,128)  (374,098)
Financing activities:            
Issuances of long-term debt     3,194   350,115 
Repayments of long-term debt  (230)  (200,609)  (329,282)
Repayments of notes payable  (1,069)  (8,244)  (14,001)
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  8,082   496   12,014 
Deferred financing fees     (2,911)   
Treasury stock purchased  (1,431)  (132)   
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation  1,465   215   9,144 
             
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  6,817   (207,991)  27,990 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  434   (225)  1,165 
             
Change in cash and cash equivalents  49,321   58,860   5,466 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  77,360   18,500   13,034 
             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $126,681  $77,360  $18,500 
             
Supplemental cash flow information:            
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest $54,301  $52,686  $58,812 
Cash paid (refund received) for taxes $(31,067) $(25,414) $71,365 
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:            
Non-cash capital expenditures $25,952  $1,056  $ 
Note issued to finance insurance premiums $  $7,960  $ 
Common stock issued for acquisitions $  $  $9,079 
Assets received as proceeds from sale of disposal group $  $  $7,987 
Debt acquired in acquisition $  $  $429 
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(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
1.  General:
 
  (a)  Nature of operations:
(a)  Nature of operations:
 
Complete Production Services, Inc. is a provider of specialized services and products focused on developing hydrocarbon reserves, reducing operating costs and enhancing production for oil and gas companies. Complete Production Services, Inc. focuses its operations on basins within North America and manages its operations from regional field service facilities located throughout the U.S. Rocky Mountain region, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, western Canada, Mexico and Southeast Asia.
 
References to “Complete”, the “Company”, “we”, “our” and similar phrases are used throughout these financial statements and relate collectively to Complete Production Services, Inc. and its consolidated affiliates.
 
On April 20, 2006, we entered into an underwriting agreement in connection with our initial public offering and became subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On April 21, 2006, our common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CPX”. On April 26, 2006, we completed our initial public offering. See Note 12, Stockholders’ Equity.“Stockholders’ equity”.
 
  (b)  Basis of presentation:
(b)  Basis of presentation:
 
Our consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars and have been prepared by us in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). In preparing financial statements, we make informed judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we review our estimates, including those related to impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, contingencies and income taxes. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates and actual results may differ from these estimates.
 
These audited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position of Complete as of December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 and the statements of operations, the statements of comprehensive income (loss), the statements of stockholders’ equity and the statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008.2010. We believe that these financial statements contain all adjustments necessary so that they are not misleading. Certain reclassifications have been made to 2006 and 2007 amounts in order to present these results on a comparable basis with amounts for 2008, including a reclassification of certain payroll benefits and related burdens. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we reclassified $13,466 and $7,723, respectively, from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of services. This reclassification was made to allocate payroll benefit costs to the cost of services in an effort to insure that these costs and their impact on gross margin were aligned consistently throughout our operating units. In addition, we changed the presentation of capitalized interest at one of our subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2007, which resulted in a decrease in interest income and an offsetting decrease in interest expense totaling $1,311. This change had no impact on net interest expense as previously disclosed.2009.
 
In May 2008, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain operations in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas, consisting primarily of our supply store business, as well as certain non-strategic drilling logistics assets and other completion and production services assets. On May 19, 2008, we sold these operations to a company owned by a former officer of one of our subsidiaries, for which we received proceeds of $50,150 and assets with a fair market value of $7,987. In August 2006, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain manufacturing and production enhancement operations of a subsidiary located in Alberta, Canada, which includes certain assets located in south Texas. Accordingly, we have revised our financial statements for all periods presentedthe year ended December 31, 2008 to classify the related results of operations of thesethis disposal groupsgroup as discontinued operations. See Note 14, Discontinued Operations.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)“Discontinued operations”.
 
2.  Significant accounting policies:
 
  (a)  Basis of preparation:
(a)  Basis of preparation:
 
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the legal entities discussed above and their wholly owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


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  (b)  Foreign currency translation:
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(b)  Foreign currency translation:
 
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, whose functional currencies are the local currency, are translated from their respective functional currencies to U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year.period. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from translation of account balances are included in income or loss in the year in which they occur. The adjustment resulting from translating the financial statements of such foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
 
  (c)  Revenue recognition:
(c)  Revenue recognition:
 
We recognize service revenue when it is realized and earned. We consider revenue to be realized and earned when the services have been provided to the customer, the product has been delivered, the sales price has beenis fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Generally, services are provided over a relatively short time.
 
Revenue and costs on drilling contracts are recognized as work progresses. Progress is measured and revenues recognized based upon agreed day-rate charges. For certain contracts, we may receive additional lump-sum payments for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Consistent with the drilling contract day-rate revenues and charges, revenues and related direct costs incurred for the mobilization are deferred and recognized over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred.
 
We recognize revenue under service contracts as services are performed. We had no significant unearned revenues associated with long-term service contracts as of December 31, 20082010 and 2007.2009.
 
  (d)  Cash and cash equivalents:
(d)  Cash and cash equivalents:
 
Short-term investments with maturities of less than three months are considered to be cash equivalents and are recorded at cost, which approximates fair market value. For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, we consider all investments in highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We invest excess cash in overnight investments which are accounted for as cash. At December 31, 2010, our cash equivalents.and cash equivalents exceeded what is federally insured.
 
  (e)  Trade accounts receivable:
(e)  Trade accounts receivable:
 
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses incurred in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience, account aging and our assumptions about the oil and gas industry economic cycle. We review our allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectibility. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all appropriate means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Considering our customer base, we do not believe that we have any significant concentrations of credit risk other than our concentration in the oil and gas industry. We have no significant off balance-sheet credit exposure related to our customers.


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(f)  Inventory:
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
  (f)  Inventory:
 
Inventory, which consists of finished goods, and materials and supplies held for resale, work in process and bulk fuel, is carried at the lower of cost andor market. Market is defined as net realizable value for finished goods and as replacement cost for manufacturing parts and materials. Cost is determined on afirst-in, first-out basis for refurbished parts and an average cost basis for all other inventories and includes the cost of raw materials and labor


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
for finished goods. We record a reserve for excess and obsolete inventory based upon specific identification of items based on periodic reviews of inventory on hand.
 
  (g)  Property, plant and equipment:
(g)  Property, plant and equipment:
 
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major betterments are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance that do not extend the useful life of equipment are expensed.
 
Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful life of each asset as follows:
 
     
Asset
 Basis 
Rate
 
Buildings straight-line 39 years
Field EquipmentEquipment:    
Wireline, optimization and coiled tubing equipment straight-line 10 years
GasProduction testing equipment straight-line 15 years
Drilling rigs straight-line 20 years
Well-servicing rigs straight-line 10 to 25 years
Pressure pumping equipment straight-line 10 years
Office furniture and computers straight-line 3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements straight-line Shorter of
5 years or the life
of the lease
Vehicles and other equipment straight-line 3 to 10 years
 
  (h)  Intangible assets:
(h)  Intangible assets:
 
Intangible assets, consisting of acquired customer relationships, service marks, non-compete agreements, acquired patents and technology, are carried at cost less accumulated amortization, which is calculated on a straight-line basis over a period of 2 to 10 years depending on the asset’s estimated useful life. The weighted average amortization period for these intangible assets was approximately 4 years as of December 31, 2008.2010.
��
(i)  Impairment of long-lived assets:
 
  (i)  Impairment of long-lived assets:
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144,We review long-lived assets such asincluding property, plant and equipment and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewedintangible assets with definite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. When assets are determined to be held for sale, they are separately presented in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and are no longer depreciated. We recorded a fixed asset and other intangibles impairment loss of $38,646 for the year ended December 31, 2009. See Note 6, “Property, plant and equipment.”


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(j)  Asset retirement obligations:
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
  (j)  Asset retirement obligations:
We account for asset retirement obligations in accordance with SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”, pursuant to which we would record theare recorded at fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which a legal obligation is incurred associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development,and/or normal use of the assets.assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, we would record a corresponding asset to depreciateis recorded and depreciated over the contractual term of the underlying asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation would beis adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time and


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. There were noWe recorded asset retirement obligations of $5,022 as of December 31, 2010 related to the expected cost to plug our saltwater disposal wells at the end of the service lives of the assets, as well as other retirement commitments. We did not have significant retirement obligations recorded at December 31, 20082009 and 2007.2008.
 
  (k)  Deferred financing costs:
(k)  Deferred financing costs:
 
Deferred financing costs associated with long-term debt under our revolving credit facilities and senior notes are carried at cost and are expensed over the term of the applicable long-term debt facility or the term of the notes.
 
  (l)  Goodwill:
(l)  Goodwill:
 
Goodwill represents the excess of costs over the fair value of the assets and liabilities of businesses acquired. We apply the provisions of SFAS No. 142, whichU.S. GAAP requires an impairment test at least annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment are present, whereby we estimate the fair value of the asset by discounting future cash flows at a projected cost of capital rate. If the fair value estimate is less than the carrying value of the asset, an additional test is required whereby we apply a purchase price analysisallocation consistent with that described in SFAS No. 141.authoritative guidance pertaining to business combinations. If impairment is still indicated, we would record an impairment loss in the current reporting period for the amount by which the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its implied fair value, as described in SFAS No. 142.value. We did not record a goodwill impairment for the year ended 2010. We recorded angoodwill impairment losslosses for each of the years ended December 31, 20082009 and 2007.2008. See (t) “Fair value measurements” and Note 15, Segment Information and Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies — Fair Value Measurement. Based upon this testing, goodwill was not deemed to be impaired during the year ended December 31, 2006.“Segment information.”
 
(m)  Deferred income taxes:
 
We follow the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and measured using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the change occurs. We record a valuation reserveallowance when we believe that it is more likely than not that anya deferred tax asset created will not be realized.
 
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not 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 temporary differences become deductible.
 
  (n)  Financial instruments:
(n)  Financial instruments:
 
The financial instruments recognized in the balance sheet consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, bank operating loans,revolving credit facilities, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt convertible debentures and senior notes. The fair value of allour financial instruments approximatesapproximate their carrying amounts due to their current maturities or market rates of interest, except the senior notes which were issued in December 2006 with a fixed 8% coupon rate. At December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, the fair value of these notes was $409,500$669,500 and $627,250,$641,875, respectively, based on the published closing price.prices for the applicable day.


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(o)  Per share amounts:
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
  (o)  Per share amounts:
WeIn accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use the treasury stock method described in SFAS No. 128 to calculate the dilutive effect of stock options stock warrants, convertible debentures and non-vested restricted stock.stock on our earnings per share calculations. This method requires that we compare the presumed proceeds from the exercise of options and other dilutive instruments, including the expected tax benefit to us, to the exercise price of the instrument, and assume that we used the net proceeds to purchase shares of our common stock at the average price during the period. These assumed shares are then included in the


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calculation of the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the period, if such instruments are not deemed to be anti-dilutive.
 
  (p)  Stock-based compensation:
(p)  Stock-based compensation:
 
We have stock-based compensation plans for our employees, officers and directors to acquire common stock. For stock option grants of stock optionsmade prior to January 1, 2006, stock options were accounted for under Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” whereby no compensation expense was recorded if the stock options were issued at fair value on the date of grant. Accordingly, we did not recognize compensation expense associated with these stock option grants which would have been required under SFAS No. 123. We adopted SFAS No. 123R ongrants. Subsequent to January 1, 2006. Pursuant to SFAS No. 123R,2006, we measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award, with limited exceptions, by using an option pricing model to determine fair value. We applied the modified-prospective transition method to account for grants of stock options between September 30, 2005, the date of our initial filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and December 31, 2005. For stock options granted on or after January 1, 2006, we use the prospective transition method of SFAS No. 123R to account for these grants and record compensation expense. See Note 12, Stockholders’ Equity.“Stockholders’ equity”.
 
  (q)  Research and development:
(q)  Research and development:
 
Research and development costs are charged to income as period costs when incurred.
 
  (r)  Contingencies:
(r)  Contingencies:
 
Liabilities for loss contingencies, including environmental remediation costs not within the scope of SFAS No. 143 arisingFASB guidance provided with regard to asset retirement obligations and which arise from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, and penalties and other sources, are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessmentand/or remediation can be reasonably estimated.
 
  (s)  Measurement uncertainty:
(s)  Measurement uncertainty:
 
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP necessarily requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates including those related to bad debts, inventory obsolescence, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, useful lives, goodwill, intangible assets, income taxes, contingencies and litigation on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Under different assumptions or conditions, the actual results could differ, possibly materially, from those previously estimated. Many of the conditions impacting these assumptions are estimates outside of our control.
 
  (t)  Fair Value Measurement:
(t)  Fair value measurement:
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” a pronouncement which provides guidance for usingWe evaluate fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to measure assets and liabilities by providingbase our estimates on assumptions that a definition of fair value, stating that fair value should be based upon assumptions market participants wouldparticipant might use to price an asset or liability, and


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establishingestablish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to determine fair value, whereby quoted market prices in active markets would beare given highest priority with lowest priority given to data provided by the reporting entity based on unobservable facts. SFAS No. 157U.S. GAAP requires disclosure of significant fair value measurements by level within the prescribed hierarchy. We adopted SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2007, and have applied its guidance prospectively.
 
We generally apply fair value valuation techniques on a non-recurring basis associated with: (1) valuing assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations accounted for pursuantand other transactions; (2) valuing potential impairment loss related to SFAS No. 141; (2)long-lived assets; and (3) valuing potential impairment loss related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets accounted for pursuant to SFAS No. 142; and (3) valuing potential impairment loss related to long-lived assets accounted for pursuant to SFAS No. 144.assets. We generally do not hold a significant investment in trading securities, and we


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were not party to significant derivative contract arrangements during the years ended December 31, 20082010, 2009 or 2008.
Business combinations and 2007. other transactions:
We acquired several businesses during 2008.the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2008, but did not complete any such business combinations during the year ended December 31, 2009. To determine the fair value of the assets acquired, primarily fixed assets, we obtainedgenerally obtain assistance from an independent appraiser to comparedetermine the fair value of the assets toacquired based upon the value of comparable assets in the market to determine the fair value as of the date of the acquisition. Furthermore,For one business acquired in late 2010, the assets were recently constructed and cost was deemed to approximate fair value at the date of acquisition. In addition, we applied an income method approach to value identifiable intangible assets associated with theseour acquisitions, as applicable, including customer relationships, trade names and non-compete agreements. TheseFor working capital items, including receivables, payables and inventory, carrying value was deemed to approximate fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded an insignificant non-monetary exchange of assets which resulted in a gain on the transaction of $493. The fair value of the assets received in the exchange was $914 and was more readily determinable based upon the seller’s price for such equipment received in the exchange. For the year ended December 31, 2009, we acquired certain property, plant and equipment at a subsidiary in Canada through a non-monetary exchange of assets, as further described in Note 6, “Property, plant and equipment.” We determined that this transaction had economic substance and that the assets received should be recorded at the fair value of the assets surrendered in the exchange. To determine the fair value of these assets, management obtained assistance from a third-party appraiser and used the orderly-liquidation value of the assets surrendered as an estimate of fair value. This transaction resulted in a loss of $4,868 for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Long-lived assets:
We reviewed our tangible fixed assets and definite-lived intangible assets with definite lives at December 31, 2010 and noted no significant indicators of impairment. Therefore, no impairment losses related to long-lived assets were evaluated pursuant to SFAS No. 144, “Accountingrecorded for the Impairment or Disposalyear ended December 31, 2010. In September 2009, we evaluated the fair value of Long-Lived Assets,”assets in our contract drilling business with the assistance of a third-party appraiser and determined that the carrying value of certain of these drilling rigs exceeded the fair value estimates. We projected the undiscounted cash flows associated with these rigs, including an estimate of salvage value, and compared these expected future cash flows to the carrying amount of the rigs. If the undiscounted cash flows exceeded the carrying amount, no further testing was performed and the rig was deemed to not be impairedimpaired. If the undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value, we estimated the fair market value of the equipment based on management estimates and general market data obtained by the third-party appraiser using the sales comparison market approach, which included the analysis of recent sales and offering prices of similar equipment to arrive at an indication of the most probable selling price for the equipment. The result of this analysis was a calculated fixed asset impairment of $36,158, which was recorded as an impairment loss in the accompanying statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. This impairment charge was allocated entirely to the Drilling Services business segment. This impairment was deemed necessary due to an overall decline in oil and gas exploration and production activity in late 2008 which extended throughout 2009, as well as management’s expectation of future operating results for this business segment for the foreseeable future. We continue to evaluate the remaining useful lives of our drilling rigs, and have considered our depreciation methodology and these estimates of useful lives in our projected future cash flows associated with these assets.
In addition, we evaluated certain long-term intangible assets with definite lives in accordance with U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2008. 2009. Based on our review, we believe that impairment was indicated at one of our businesses due tolower-than-expected results, revised expected future cash flows for the business and changes in local management. Therefore, with the assistance of a third-party appraiser, we determined that certain non-compete agreements and customer relationship intangibles were impaired at December 31, 2009. We recorded an


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impairment charge related to these intangible assets totaling $2,488 in the accompanying statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Goodwill:
We evaluated our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in accordance with the recoverability tests prescribed by SFAS No. 142U.S. GAAP as of our annual testing date in 2010. With the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist, we prepared several valuation models including a discounted cash flow analysis, a market multiples approach and a review of precedent transactions. We weighted these valuation methodologies, with greatest weight given to our discounted cash flow projections, which included assumptions related to organic growth, capital investment, working capital needs, residual value and other assumptions. Based on this analysis, we determined that our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired as of the annual testing date for the year ended December 31, 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2009, we determined that goodwill associated with onethree of our reporting units was deemedimpaired as of the testing date. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we performed this test at the annual testing date and impairment of goodwill was indicated for most of our reporting units. Then, due to be impaired. However, due a generalsignificant decline in the overall U.S. debt and equity markets during the fourth quarter of 2008, we determined thatwhich was deemed a triggering event, had occurred as of December 31, 2008, as defined in SFAS No. 142. As such, we performed the impairment testing as oftest at December 31, 2008 and determined that severalimpairment was indicated. We update our assumptions used in the preparation of our reportable units were deemed to be impaireddiscounted cash flow analysis each year based largely upon unobservable inputs from management, which represent our best estimates of actual results over a long-term period, appropriately discounted as of thatthe test date. Although the assumptions used vary fromyear-to-year based upon our perception of market conditions, the valuation methodology used to value goodwill was consistent for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, we performed step two of the goodwill impairment test as prescribed by U.S. GAAP. In performing the two-step goodwill impairment test, prescribed by SFAS No. 142, we compared the fair value of each of our reportable units to its carrying value. We estimated the fair value of our reportable units by considering both the income approach and market approach. Under the market approach, the fair value of the reportable unit is based on market multiple and recent transaction values of peer companies. Under the income approach, the fair value of the reportable unit is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using the discounted cash flow method. The discounted cash flow method is dependent on a number of unobservable inputs including projections of the amounts and timing of future revenues and cash flows, assumed discount rates and other assumptions. Based upon this initial testing, we determined that goodwill associated with several of our reporting units within each of our completion and production services business segments waswere impaired, which triggered step two. For step two, we calculated the implied fair value of goodwill and compared it to the carrying amount of that goodwill, by examining the fair value of the tangible and intangible property of these reportable units. The inputs for this model were largely unobservable estimates from management based on historical performance. DueWe retained the assistance of a third-party appraiser to modifications andcollect market data for a sample of assets from each of these reporting units to assess the highly customized naturemarket value of the property, plant and equipment of thisthese reportable unit, collecting specific market price dataunits, and the results were extrapolated to assess the fair value of these assets was not feasible, although general market data was obtained.asset population. Thus, the primary source for our assessment of value was based on management’s estimates and projections. The result of this analysis was a calculated goodwill impairment of $272,284, of$97,643 which $272,006 wasis recorded as an impairment loss in the accompanying statement of operations at December 31, 2008.2009. This impairment charge of $97,643 was allocated $243,481 to the completion and production services business segment $27,410 to the drilling services business segment and $1,393 to the products business segment. This impairment wasin 2009. These impairments were deemed necessary due to an overall decline in oil and gas exploration and production activity in late 2008 and relatively low activity expected duringthroughout 2009. For the short-term. We intend to continue to hold our investment in these reportable units for the foreseeable future.


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The following tabular presentation is presented in accordance with SFAS No. 157 for quantitative presentation of our significant fair value measurements atyear ended December 31, 2008:
                     
    Quoted Prices in
      
  Carrying Value
 Active Markets for
 Significant Other
 Significant
  
  Prior to Impairment
 Identical Assets
 Observable Inputs
 Unobservable Inputs
 Total Gains
Description
 Charge (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Losses)
 
Goodwill  613,876        $341,592  $(272,284)
                     
   613,876        $341,592  $(272,284)
                     
In accordance with SFAS No. 142,2008, goodwill with a carrying amount of $613,876 was written down to its implied fair value of $341,592, resulting in an impairment charge of $272,284, of which $272,006 was recorded as an impairment loss and $277 was recorded as a charge to cumulative translation adjustment in the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2008. ForWe continue to hold an investment in each of these reportable units for which impairment losses were recorded in 2009 and 2008.


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The following tabular presentation is presented for quantitative presentation of our significant fair value measurements for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007,2010, 2009 and 2008:
                     
     Quoted Prices in
  Significant Other
  Significant
    
     Active Markets for
  Observable
  Unobservable
    
  Balance at
  Identical Assets
  Inputs
  Inputs
  Total Gains
 
Description Year End  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  (Losses) 
 
As of December 31, 2010:                    
Non-monetary exchange $914     $914  $  $493 
Goodwill  250,533         250,533    
                     
  $251,447     $914  $250,533  $493 
                     
As of December 31, 2009:                    
Non-monetary exchange $4,487     $4,487  $  $(4,868)
Property, plant and equipment  100,820         100,820   (36,158)
Definite-lived intangible assets  187         187   (2,488)
Goodwill  243,823         243,823   (97,643)
                     
  $349,317     $4,487  $344,830  $(141,157)
                  ��  
As of December 31, 2008:                    
Goodwill $613,876     $  $341,592  $(272,284)
                     
(u)  Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
We constructed a salt water disposal well for a customer during 2009 at a cost of $1,497. In exchange for this service, we recorded an impairment charge of $13,360, of which $13,094 was recordedreceived a non-controlling interest in the company that owns and operates the well. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we account for our interest in this company as an impairment loss and $266 wasequity investment in an unconsolidated subsidiary, whereby we have recorded our initial investment as a charge to cumulative translation adjustmentlong-term asset in the accompanying balance sheet as ofat December 31, 2007.2009, and record our portion of earnings or losses associated with this well as equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, a component of income or expense in the current period. We have evaluated this ownership interest and determined that it does not constitute a variable interest entity, as that term is defined in current U.S. GAAP guidance. This well did not begin operating until late 2009, and we did not record any significant earnings or loss associated with these operations during the years ended December 31, 2009 or 2010.
 
3.  Business combinations:
 
We did not acquire any businesses during the year ended December 31, 2009. However, we did execute several business acquisitions for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2008, as described below, and expect to complete more transactions in the future, depending on the circumstances and the availability of financing.
(a)  Acquisitions During the Year Ended December 31, 2010:
During the year ended December 31, 2010, we acquired assets or all of the equity interests in various service companies, for $33,721 in cash, resulting in tax deductible goodwill of $6,710.
(i) On May 11, 2010, we acquired certain assets of a provider of gas lift services based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The total purchase price for the assets was $1,440 in cash. We recorded goodwill totaling $1,017 in conjunction with this acquisition which has been allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition supplements our plunger lift service offering for the completion and production services business segment.


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(ii) On September 3, 2010, we completed the purchase of a well service and fluid handling service provider based in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The total purchase price for the assets was $20,767 and included goodwill of $4,046, all of which was allocated to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition enhances our position in the Eagle Ford Shale in south Texas.
(iii) On December 1, 2010, we completed the purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of a disposal well operator located in Colorado for $11,514 in cash, subject to an additional $500 holdback. We recorded goodwill totaling $1,457 in conjunction with this acquisition which has been allocated to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition will enhance our position in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado.
We accounted for these acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting, whereby the purchase price was allocated to the fair value of net assets acquired, including definite-lived intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Results for each of these acquisitions were included in our accounts and results of operations since the date of acquisition. The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocations for these acquisitions as of December 31, 2010:
     
  Totals 
 
Net assets acquired:    
Accounts receivable $209 
Inventory and other current assets  428 
Property, plant and equipment  23,960 
Payables and accrued liabilities  (106)
Intangible assets  2,520 
Goodwill  6,710 
     
Net assets acquired $33,721 
     
Consideration:    
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $33,721 
     
We determined the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired through these business acquisitions as of the acquisition date by retaining third-party consultants to perform valuation techniques related to identifiable intangible assets and to evaluate property, plant and equipment acquired based upon, at minimum, the replacement cost of the assets, except for the two saltwater disposal wells in Colorado which were newly constructed just prior to acquisition. Working capital items were deemed to have a fair market value equal to book value. Of the total intangible assets acquired, $1,670 related to customer relationship intangibles determined by applying an income approach over the expected term, allowing for customer attrition at an assumed rate.
(a)(b)  Acquisitions During the Year Ended December 31, 2008:
 
During the year ended December 31, 2008, we acquired substantially all the assets or all of the equity interests in four oilfield service companies, for $180,154 in cash, resulting in goodwill of $71,209. Several of these acquisitions arewere subject to final working capital adjustments.
 
(i) On February 29, 2008, we acquired substantially all of the assets of KR Fishing & Rental, Inc. (“KR Fishing & Rental”) for $9,464 in cash, resulting in goodwill of $6,411. KR Fishing & Rental, Inc. is a provider of fishing, rental and foam unit services in the Piceance Basin and the Raton Basin, and is located in Rangely, Colorado. We believe this acquisition complements our completion and production services business in the Rocky Mountain region.


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(ii) On April 15, 2008, we acquired all the outstanding common stock of Frac Source Services, Inc. (“Frac Source”), a provider of pressure pumping services to customers in the Barnett Shale of north Texas, for $62,359 million in cash, net of cash acquired, which includes a working capital adjustment of $1,600 and recorded goodwill of $15,431. Upon closing this transaction, we entered into a contract with one of our major customers to provide pressure pumping services in the Barnett Shale utilizing three frac fleets under a contract with a term that extends up to three years from the date each fleet is placed into service. We spent an additional $20,000 in 2008 on capital equipment related to these contracted frac fleets. Thus, our total investment in this operation was approximately $82,400. We believe thisThis acquisition expandsexpanded our pressure pumping business in north Texas and that the related contract provides a stable revenue stream from which to expand our pressure pumping business outside of this region.
 
(iii) On October 3, 2008, we acquired all of the membership interests of TSWS Well Services, LLC (“TSWS”), a limited liability corporation which held substantially all of the well servicing and heavy haul assets of TSWS, Inc., a company based in Magnolia, Arkansas, which provides well servicing and heavy haul services to customers in northern Louisiana, east Texas and southern Arkansas. As consideration, we paid $57,163 in cash and prepaid an additional $1,000 related to an employee retention bonus pool. We also recorded goodwill totaling $21,911. The purchase price allocation associated with thisThis acquisition has not yet been completed. We believe this acquisition extendsextended our geographic reach intoin the Haynesville Shale area.
 
(iv) On October 4, 2008, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Appalachian Well Services, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary (“AWS”), each of which is based in Shelocta, Pennsylvania. This business provides pressure pumping,e-line and coiled tubing services in the Appalachian region, and includes a service


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area which extends through portions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and New York. As consideration for the purchase, we paid $50,168 in cash and issued 588,292 unregistered shares of our common stock, valued at $15.04 per share. We expect to investinvested an additional $6,500 to complete a frac fleet at this location and have an option to purchase real property for approximately $600. In addition, we have entered into an agreement under which we maymight be required to pay up to an additional $5,000 in cash consideration during the earn-out period. The earn-out period which extends throughexpired in 2010 based upon the results of operations of various service lines acquired. The purchase price allocation associated with this acquisition has not yet been finalized.no additional consideration required. We recorded goodwill of approximately $27,456 associated with this acquisition.acquisition, however, this goodwill was deemed impaired in 2009 and expensed as of December 31, 2009. We believe this acquisition createscreated a platform for future growth for our pressure pumping and other completion and production service lines in the Marcellus Shale.
 
We accounted for these acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting, whereby the purchase price was allocated to the fair value of net assets acquired, including intangiblesdefinite-lived intangible assets and property, plant and equipment at depreciated replacement costs, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Results for each of these acquisitions were included in our accounts and results of operations since the date of acquisition, and goodwill associated with these acquisitions was allocated entirely to the completion and production services business


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segment. The following table summarizes our preliminary purchase price allocations for these acquisitions as of December 31, 2008, several of which are yet to be finalized:2008:
 
                                        
 KR Fishing
 Frac
       KR Fishing
 Frac
       
 & Rental Source TSWS AWS Totals & Rental Source TSWS AWS Totals 
Net assets acquired:                                   
Property, plant and equipment $2,673  $41,172  $28,852  $24,140  $96,837  $2,673  $41,172  $28,852  $24,140  $96,837 
Non-cash working capital  50   (2,085)  1,000   3,226   2,191   50   (2,085)  1,000   3,226   2,191 
Intangible assets  330   6,810   6,400   4,200   17,740   330   6,810   6,400   4,200   17,740 
Deferred tax asset     1,031         1,031      1,031         1,031 
Goodwill  6,411   15,431   21,911   27,456   71,209   6,411   15,431   21,911   27,456   71,209 
                      
Net assets acquired $9,464  $62,359  $58,163  $59,022  $189,008  $9,464  $62,359  $58,163  $59,022  $189,008 
                      
Consideration:                                   
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $9,464  $62,359  $58,163  $50,168  $180,154  $9,464  $62,359  $58,163  $50,168  $180,154 
Debt assumed in acquisition           8,854   8,854 
Stock issued for acquisition           8,854   8,854 
                      
Total consideration $9,464  $62,359  $58,163  $59,022  $189,008  $9,464  $62,359  $58,163  $59,022  $189,008 
                      
Of the $71,209 of goodwill above, $55,718 is tax deductible.
 
The purchase price of each of the businesses that we acquire is negotiated as an arm’s length transaction with the seller. We generally evaluate acquisition targets based on an earnings multiple approach, whereby we consider precedent transactions which we have undertaken and those of others in our industry.
 
In accordance with SFAS No. 157, weWe determined the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired through these business acquisitions as of the acquisition date by retaining third-party consultants to perform valuation techniques related to identifiable intangible assets and to evaluate property, plant and equipment acquired based upon, at minimum, the replacement cost of the assets. Working capital items were deemed to be acquired athave a fair market value equal to book value. Of the total intangible assets acquired, $14,010 related to customer relationship intangibles determined by applying an income approach over the expected term, allowing for customer attributionattrition at an assumed rate. We considered these factors when determining the goodwill impairment recorded at December 31, 2008 pursuant to SFAS No. 142.2008. Of the businesses acquired in 2008, an insignificant portion of the goodwill associated with the acquisitions of TSWS and AWS was deemed impaired at December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2009, the remaining goodwill associated with AWS, and other intangibles totaling $2,488, were deemed impaired and expensed.


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(c)  Pro Forma Results
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(b)  Acquisitions During the Year Ended December 31, 2007:
DuringOur acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2007, we acquired substantially all the assets or all of the equity interests in six oilfield service businesses, and the remaining 50% interest in our Canadian joint venture, for $49,691 in cash, resulting in goodwill of $19,391. Several of these acquisitions2010 were subject to final working capital adjustments. These acquisitions in 2007 were as follows:
(v) On January 4, 2007, we acquired substantially all of the assets of a company located in LaSalle, Colorado, which provides frac tank rental and fresh water hauling services to customers in the Wattenburg Field of the DJ Basin, which supplements our fluid handling and rental business in the Rocky Mountain region.
(vi) On February 28, 2007, we acquired substantially all of the assets of a company located in Greeley, Colorado, which provides fluid handling and fresh frac water heating services to customers in the Wattenburg Field of the DJ Basin, which also supplements our fluid handling business in the Rocky Mountain region.
(vii) On April 1, 2007, we acquired substantially all of the assets of a company located in Borger, Texas, which provides fluid handling and disposal services to customers in the Texas panhandle. We believe this acquisition complements certain operations that we acquired in 2006 within the Texas panhandle area and broadens our ability to provide fluid handling and disposal services throughout the Mid-continent region.
(viii) On June 8, 2007, we acquired all the membership interests in a business located in Rangely, Colorado, which provides rig workover and roustabout services to customers in the Rangely Weber Sand Unit and northern Piceance Basin area. This acquisition expands our geographic reach in the northern Piceance Basin, expands our workover rig capabilities and provides a beneficial customer relationship.
(ix) On October 18, 2007, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of a company located in Kilgore, Texas, which provides remedial cement and acid services used in pressure pumping operations to customers throughout the east Texas region. This acquisition supplements our pressure pumping business and expands our presence in east Texas.
(x) On November 30, 2007, we acquired substantially all of the assets of a company located in Greeley, Colorado, which is ane-line service provider to customers in the Wattenberg Field of the DJ Basin. This acquisition supplements our completion and production services business in the Rocky Mountain region.
(xi) On December 31, 2007, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in our joint venture in Canada for approximately $1,600. This transaction resulted in a decrease in goodwill of $595, as the amount paid was less than the minority interest liability related to this operation just prior to the acquisition. This company provides optimization services in the Canadian market.


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We accounted for these acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting, whereby the purchase price was allocated to the fair value of net assets acquired, including intangibles and property, plant and equipment at depreciated replacement costs, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Results for each of these acquisitions were included in our accounts and results of operations since the date of acquisition, and goodwill associated with these acquisitions was allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We do not deem these acquisitionsdeemed to be significant to our consolidated operationsoverall results for the year ended December 31, 2007. The following table summarizes our purchase price allocations for these acquisitions as of December 31, 2007:
     
Net assets acquired:    
Property, plant and equipment $25,081 
Non-cash working capital  1,397 
Minority interest liability  2,188 
Intangible assets  2,144 
Long-term deferred tax liabilities  (510)
Goodwill  19,391 
     
Net assets acquired $49,691 
     
Consideration:    
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $49,691 
     
The purchase price of eachyear. Therefore, no pro forma disclosure of the businesses that we acquire is negotiated as an arm’s length transaction with the seller. We generally evaluate acquisition targets based on an earnings multiple approach, whereby we consider precedent transactions which we have undertaken and those of others in our industry. To determine the fair value of assets acquired, we generally retain third-party consultants to perform valuation techniques related to identifiable intangible assets and to evaluate property, plant and equipment acquired based upon, at minimum, the replacement cost of the assets. Working capital items are deemed to be acquired at fair market value.
  (c)  Acquisitions During the Year Ended December 31, 2006:
(i)  Outpost Office Inc. (“Outpost”):
On January 3, 2006, we acquired all of the operating assets of Outpost Office Inc., an oilfield equipment rental company based in Grand Junction, Colorado, for $6,542 in cash, and recorded goodwill of $2,348, which has been allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition supplemented our completion and production services business in the Rocky Mountain Region.
(ii)  The Rosel Company (“Rosel”):
On January 25, 2006, we acquired all the equity interests of The Rosel Company, a cased-hole and open-hole electric-line business based in Liberal, Kansas, for $11,953, in cash, net of cash acquired and debt assumed, and recorded goodwill of $7,997 resulting from this acquisition, which has been allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition expanded our presence in the Mid-continent region and enhanced our completion and production services business.
(iii)  The Arkoma Group of Companies (“Arkoma”):
On June 30, 2006, we acquired certain operating assets of J&M Rental Tool, Inc. dba Arkoma Machine & Fishing Tools, Arkoma Machine Shop, Inc. and N&M Supply, LLC, collectively referred to as The Arkoma Group of Companies, a provider of rental tools, machining and fishing services in the Fayetteville Shale and Arkoma Basin, located in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. We paid $18,002 in cash to acquire Arkoma, subject to a final working capital adjustment, and recorded goodwill totaling $8,993, which has been allocated entirely to the completion and


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production services business segment. We believe this acquisition provides a platform to further expand our presence in the Fayetteville Shale and Arkoma Basin and supplement our completion and production services business in that region.
(iv)  CHB Holdings Partnership, Ltd. (“CHB”):
On July 17, 2006, we acquired all the assets of CHB Holdings Partnership, Ltd., a fluid handling and disposal services business located in Henderson, Texas, for $12,738 in cash, and recorded goodwill of $8,087, which was allocated entirely to the completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition is complementary to our fluid handling business in the Bossier Trend region of east Texas.
(v)  Turner Group of Companies (“Turner”):
On July 28, 2006, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of the Turner Group of Companies (Turner Energy Services, LLC, Turner Energy SWD, LLC, T. & J. Energy, LLC, T. & J. SWD, LLC and Lloyd Jones Well Service, LLC) for $54,328 in cash, after a final working capital adjustment, and recorded goodwill totaling $16,046. The Turner Group of Companies (“Turner”) is based in the Texas panhandle in Canadian, Texas, and owns a fleet of well service rigs, and provides other wellsite services such as fishing, equipment rental, fluid handling and salt water disposal services. We included the accounts of Turner in our completion and production services business segment and believe that Turner supplements our completion and production business in the Mid-continent region.
(vi)  Quinn Well Control Ltd. (“Quinn”):
On July 31, 2006, we acquired certain assets of Quinn Well Control Ltd., a slick line business located in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, for $8,876 in cash and recorded goodwill of $4,247. We included the accounts of Quinn in our completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition enhances our Canadian slick-line business and expands our geographic reach in northern Alberta and northeast British Columbia.
(vii)  Pinnacle Drilling Co., L.L.C. (“Pinnacle”):
On August 1, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Pinnacle Drilling Co., L.L.C., a drilling company located in Tolar, Texas, for $31,703 in cash and recorded goodwill totaling $1,049. In addition, we paid $1,073 in cash related to this equipment during the fourth quarter of 2006. In 2007, we received $579 from the seller related to certain pre-acquisition contingencies, resulting in a decrease in goodwill. Pinnacle operates three drilling rigs, two in the Barnett Shale region in north Texas and one in east Texas. We included the accounts of Pinnacle in our drilling services business segment. We believe this acquisition increased our presence in the Barnett Shale of north Texas and the Bossier Trend of east Texas and expands our capacity to drill deep and horizontal wells, which are sought by our customers in this region.
(viii)  Oilfield Airfoam and Rentals I, LP (“Airfoam”):
On August 15, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Oilfield Airfoam and Rentals I, LP, a fishing and rental services business located in Pocola, Oklahoma, with operations in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas, for $6,939 in cash and recorded goodwill totaling $3,115. We paid an additional $1,180 in cash for capital equipment in process at the time of the acquisition but not received until October 2006. We included Airfoam in our completion and production services business segment. We believe this acquisition complements our completion services business in the Fayetteville Shale.
(ix)  Scientific Microsystems Inc. (“SMI”):
On August 31, 2006, we acquired all the outstanding common stock of Scientific Microsystems, Inc., for $2,900 in cash at closing and an additional $200 final working capital adjustment, and recorded goodwill totaling


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$1,774. SMI is located in Waller, Texas, and is a manufacturer of a conventional line of plunger lift systems and related controllers, and a provider of related engineering services. In 2007, we paid $800 pursuant to an earn-out agreement with the former owners of SMI, based upon certain defined operating targets for the period from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2007. We included SMI in our completion and production services business segment. We believe the artificial lift systems manufactured by SMI complements our proprietary Pacemaker Plungertm product.
(x)  Drilling Fluid Services, LLC (“DFS”) and KCL Company, LLC (“KCL”):
On September 15, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Drilling Fluid Services, LLC and KCL Company, LLC, each of which is located in Greeley, Colorado, and provide chemicals used for completion services to customers in the Wattenberg Field of the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado. We paid a total of $4,250 in cash, or $2,125 each, to acquire DFS and KCL, and recorded goodwill of $1,872 and $1,847, respectively. We have included the operations of DFS and KCL in our completion and production services business segment. We believe these companies complement our completion and production services business in the Rocky Mountain region.
(xi)  Anderson Water Well Service, Ltd. (“Anderson”):
On September 29, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Anderson Water Well Service, Ltd., located in Bridgeport, Texas, for $10,760 in cash and we recorded goodwill totaling $7,914. In addition, we issued 38,268 shares of our non-vested restricted stock to the former owners of Anderson, valued at the closing price of our common stock on September 29, 2006, or an aggregate of $755, which will be expensed ratably through September 29, 2008. Anderson drills wells to source water used for hydraulic fractures in the Barnett Shale. We have included the operations of Anderson in our completion and production services business segment. We believe the acquisition of Anderson strengthens our current water well-drilling business in the Barnett Shale area.
(xii)  Jim Lee Trucking, Inc. (“Jim Lee”):
On October 13, 2006, we acquired substantially all the assets of Jim Lee Trucking, Inc. (“Jim Lee”), a company located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, for $5,000 in cash and we recorded goodwill totaling $3,842. Jim Lee is engaged in the business of hauling barite and other additives for customers in the Greater Green River Basin. We included the accounts of Jim Lee in our completion and production services business segment from the date of acquisition. We believe this acquisition is complementary to our completion and production services business in the Rocky Mountain region.
(xiii)  Brothers Group of Companies (“Brothers”):
On October 13, 2006, we acquired substantially all the assets of Brothers Industries, Ltd., Brothers Well Service, Ltd., Brothers Trucking Service, Ltd., Brothers Supply Company, Ltd., and BWS Vacuum Service, Ltd., collectively the Brothers Industries Group of Companies (“Brothers”) for $6,936 in cash and we recorded goodwill totaling $2,859. Brothers is located in El Campo, Texas, and provides various completion and production services, and has supply store operations. We included the accounts of Brothers in our completion and production services business segment from the date of acquisition. We believe this acquisition supplements our completion and production services business in the Texas region and expands our availability of products throughout the geographic regions we serve.
(xiv)  Femco Group of Companies (“Femco”):
On October 19, 2006, we acquired substantially all the assets of Femco Services, Inc., R&S Propane, Inc. and Webb Dozer Service, Inc. (collectively, “Femco”), a group of companies located in Lindsay, Oklahoma for $35,991 in cash, and we recorded goodwill totaling $11,189. Femco provides fluid handling, frac tank rental, propane distribution and fluid disposal services throughout southern central Oklahoma. We included the accounts of Femco


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in our completion and production services business segment from the date of acquisition. We believe this acquisition expands our presence in the Fayetteville Shale and enhances our completion and production services business in the Mid-continent region.
(xv)  Pumpco Services, Inc. (“Pumpco”):
On November 8, 2006, we acquired Pumpco Services, Inc., a provider of pressure pumping services in the Barnett Shale play of north Texas, which owns and operates a fleet of pressure pumping units. Consideration for the acquisition included $144,635 in cash, net of cash received, and the issuance of 1,010,566 shares of our common stock, which was valued at the closing price listed on the New York Stock Exchange on November 8, 2006. The number of shares issued was negotiated with the seller, a related party. A fairness opinion was obtained from a third-party as to the value assigned to the common stock of Pumpco, which was used by us to negotiate the purchase price. In addition, Pumpco had debt outstanding of approximately $30,250 at the time of the acquisition. We recorded goodwill totaling $148,551 associated with this acquisition. We included the accounts of Pumpco in our completion and production services business segment from the date of acquisition. This acquisition allowed us to enter the pressure pumping business in the active Barnett Shale region of north Texas. In 2007, we reclassified $2,017 of the goodwill associated with the Pumpco acquisition to identifiable intangible assets and began amortizing this cost over the estimated lives of the related intangible assets. In addition, we reduced the goodwill balance by an additional $3,136 related to deferred tax liabilities which were deemed no longer necessary based on our 2006 tax return filings in 2007.
Results for eachimpact of these acquisitions havehas been included in our accounts and results of operations since the date of acquisition. The following tables summarize the purchase price allocations as of December 31, 2006 by geographic area, as indicated.provided for 2010.
                             
Texas — US:
 CHB  Pinnacle  Anderson  SMI  Brothers  Pumpco  Totals 
 
Net assets acquired:                            
Property, plant and equipment $4,319  $31,452  $2,842  $169  $4,201  $45,976  $88,959 
Non-cash working capital           564   (424)  5,441   5,581 
Intangible assets  332   275   4   393   300   1,000   2,304 
Deferred tax liabilities                 (4,659)  (4,659)
Goodwill  8,087   1,049   7,914   1,774   2,859   148,551   170,234 
                             
Net assets acquired $12,738  $32,776  $10,760  $2,900  $6,936  $196,309  $262,419 
                             
Consideration:                            
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $12,738  $32,776  $10,760  $2,900  $6,936  $144,635  $210,745 
Debt assumed in acquisition                 30,250   30,250 
Common stock issued for acquisition (1,010,566 shares)                 21,424   21,424 
                             
Total consideration $12,738  $32,776  $10,760  $2,900  $6,936  $196,309  $262,419 
                             


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Mid-continent — US:
 Arkoma  Turner  Airfoam  Rosel  Femco  Totals 
 
Net assets acquired:                        
Property, plant and equipment $6,099  $31,313  $4,829  $5,615  $20,226  $68,082 
Non-cash working capital  2,496   6,914      379   4,426   14,215 
Intangible assets  414   55   175   341   150   1,135 
Deferred tax liabilities           (1,845)     (1,845)
Goodwill  8,993   16,046   3,115   7,997   11,189   47,340 
                         
Net assets acquired $18,002  $54,328  $8,119  $12,487  $35,991  $128,927 
                         
Consideration:                        
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $18,002  $54,328  $8,119  $11,953  $35,991  $128,393 
Debt assumed in acquisition           534      534 
                         
Total consideration $18,002  $54,328  $8,119  $12,487  $35,991  $128,927 
                         
                         
  Rocky Mountains — US  Canada 
Other:
 Outpost  KCL  DFS  Jim Lee  Quinn  Totals 
 
Net assets acquired:                        
Property, plant and equipment $4,297  $225  $200  $1,008  $4,066  $9,796 
Non-cash working capital  (225)           45   (180)
Intangible assets  122   53   53   150   518   896 
Goodwill  2,348   1,847   1,872   3,842   4,247   14,156 
                         
Net assets acquired $6,542  $2,125  $2,125  $5,000  $8,876  $24,668 
                         
Consideration:                        
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $6,542  $2,125  $2,125  $5,000  $8,876  $24,668 
                     
     Mid-
  Rocky
       
Overall Summary:
 Texas  Continent  Mountains  Canada  Totals 
 
Net assets acquired:                    
Property, plant and equipment $88,959  $68,082  $5,730  $4,066  $166,837 
Non-cash working capital  5,581   14,215   (225)  45   19,616 
Intangible assets  2,304   1,135   378   518   4,335 
Deferred tax liabilities  (4,659)  (1,845)        (6,504)
Goodwill  170,234   47,340   9,909   4,247   231,730 
                     
Net assets acquired $262,419  $128,927  $15,792  $8,876  $416,014 
                     
Consideration:                    
Cash, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired $210,745  $128,393  $15,792  $8,876  $363,806 
Debt assumed in acquisition  30,250   534         30,784 
Common stock issued for acquisition (1,010,566 shares)  21,424            21,424 
                     
Total consideration $262,419  $128,927  $15,792  $8,876  $416,014 
                     

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  (d)  Pro Forma Results:
 
We calculated the pro forma impact of the businesses we acquired on our operating results for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.2008. The following pro forma results give effect to each of these acquisitions, assuming that each occurred on January 1, 2008 and 2007, as applicable.2008.
 
We derived the pro forma results of these acquisitions based upon historical financial information obtained from the sellers and certain management assumptions. In addition, we assumed debt service costs related to these acquisitions based upon the actual cash investments, calculated at a rate of 7% per annum, less an assumed tax benefit calculated at our statutory rate of 35%. Each of these acquisitions related to our continuing operations, and, thus, had no pro forma impact on discontinued operations presented on the accompanying statementsstatement of operations.operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.


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The following pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the transactions described above been completed on the indicated dates or that may be obtained in the future.
 
         
  Pro Forma Results 
  For the Year Ended
 
  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
 
Revenue $1,905,518  $1,587,040 
Income before taxes and minority interest $4,244  $245,693 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $(74,090) $156,535 
Net income (loss) $(78,949) $167,978 
Earnings (loss) per share:        
Basic $(1.07) $2.33 
         
Diluted $(1.07) $2.29 
         
     
  Pro Forma Results 
  For the Year Ended
 
  December 31,
 
  2008 
  (Unaudited) 
 
Revenue $1,901,879 
Loss before taxes $(2,132)
Net loss from continuing operations $(78,203)
Net loss $(83,062)
Loss per share:    
Basic $(1.13)
     
Diluted $(1.13)
     
 
4.  Accounts receivable:
 
                
 2008 2007  2010 2009 
Trade accounts receivable $292,777  $251,361  $253,662  $155,871 
Related party receivables(a)  11,631   8,048   51,046   6,593 
Unbilled revenue  39,749   41,334   42,747   19,409 
Notes receivable  283   3,378 
Other receivables  4,889   7,048 
Notes and other receivables  2,353   1,975 
          
  349,329   311,169   349,808   183,848 
Allowance for doubtful accounts  5,976   5,487   4,160   12,564 
          
 $343,353  $305,682  $345,648  $171,284 
          
 
 
(a)See Note 19, Related Party Transactions.“Related party transactions.”
 
The following table summarizes the change in our allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006:2008:
 
                                
 Balance at
 Additions
 Write-offs
 Balance at
  Balance at
 Additions
 Write-offs
 Balance at
 Beginning
 Charged
 or
 End of
  Beginning
 Charged
 or
 End of
Year Ended
 of Period to Expense Adjustments Period  of Period to Expense Adjustments Period
2010 $12,564  $(159) $(8,245) $4,160 
2009 $5,976  $10,770  $(4,182) $12,564 
2008 $5,487  $4,344  $(3,855) $5,976  $5,487  $4,344  $(3,855) $5,976 
2007 $2,181  $6,613  $(3,307) $5,487 
2006 $1,872  $2,102  $(1,793) $2,181 
5.  Inventory:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Finished goods $18,644  $23,435 
Manufacturing parts, materials and fuel  16,063   14,486 
Work in process  1,282   431 
         
   35,989   38,352 
Inventory reserves  2,453   888 
         
  $33,536  $37,464 
         


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5.  Inventory:
         
  2008  2007 
 
Finished goods $20,915  $22,235 
Manufacturing parts, materials and fuel  16,353   9,055 
Work in process  5,333   257 
         
   42,601   31,547 
Inventory reserves  710   1,670 
         
  $41,891  $29,877 
         
6.  Property, plant and equipment:
 
                        
   Accumulated
 Net Book
    Accumulated
 Net Book
 
December 31, 2008
 Cost Depreciation Value 
December 31, 2010 Cost Depreciation Value 
Land $10,078  $  $10,078  $16,153  $  $16,153 
Building  20,155   2,097   18,058   32,083   4,456   27,627 
Field equipment  1,314,104   359,385   954,719   1,434,986   642,302   792,684 
Vehicles  152,297   49,826   102,471   128,381   58,110   70,271 
Office furniture and computers  16,069   6,736   9,333   18,259   11,970   6,289 
Leasehold improvements  23,679   3,193   20,486   26,644   7,538   19,106 
Construction in progress  51,308      51,308   23,898      23,898 
              
 $1,587,690  $421,237  $1,166,453  $1,680,404  $724,376  $956,028 
              
 
                        
   Accumulated
 Net Book
    Accumulated
 Net Book
 
December 31, 2007
 Cost Depreciation Value 
December 31, 2009 Cost Depreciation Value 
Land $9,259  $  $9,259  $8,884  $  $8,884 
Building  17,667   1,545   16,122   30,200   3,168   27,032 
Field equipment  1,049,761   237,481   812,280   1,293,292   497,632   795,660 
Vehicles  91,853   20,550   71,303   126,256   55,035   71,221 
Office furniture and computers  12,391   4,212   8,179   17,087   9,108   7,979 
Leasehold improvements  16,368   1,588   14,780   25,006   4,771   20,235 
Construction in progress  81,267      81,267   10,122      10,122 
              
 $1,278,566  $265,376  $1,013,190  $1,510,847  $569,714  $941,133 
              
 
Construction in progress at December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 primarily included progress payments to vendors for equipment to be delivered in future periods and component parts to be used in final assembly of operating equipment, which in all cases were not yet placed into service at the time. For the years ended December 31, 20082010, 2009 and 2007,2008, we recorded capitalized interest of $4,458$1,250, $878 and $3,922,$4,458, respectively, related to assets that we are constructing for internal use and amounts paid to vendors under progress payments for assets that are being constructed on our behalf.
Effective March 1, 2009, our Canadian subsidiary transferred certain property, plant and equipment used in our production testing business to Enseco, a competitor, in exchange for certain electric line(e-line) equipment. This exchange was determined to have commercial substance for us and therefore we recorded the new assets acquired at the fair market value of the assets surrendered which had a carrying value of $9,284. We incurred costs to sell totaling approximately $71. We determined the fair value of the assets with the assistance of a third-party appraiser, assuming an orderly liquidation methodology, to be $4,487, resulting in a loss on the exchange of $4,868. Of the total value assigned to the new assets, $4,209 was included in property, plant and equipment and $279 was included in inventory in the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2009. The fair market value of the assets received was determined to be $5,497, using the same methodology applied to the assets surrendered. We believe that thesee-line assets will generate cash flows in excess of the cash flows that would have been received from the production testing assets due to relatively higher demand from our customers fore-line services.
Effective March 31, 2009, we entered into a sale-leaseback transaction with Agua Dulce, LLC, through which we sold a facility and approximately 50 acres of real property located near Rock Springs, Wyoming for $3,827. The sales price approximated the net book value of the facility, which is currently under construction, and the land, resulting in an insignificant gain on the transaction which has been included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. In


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addition, the buyer agreed to fund the completion of the construction of the facility. Effective April 1, 2009, we became party to the lease agreement which requires monthly operating lease payments for a term of 10 years, with an option to extend the lease term for an additional 10 years. The rental rate adjusts for construction draws to date divided ratably over the remaining lease term. The lease term began on April 1, 2009 and the first monthly rental was $35. We will also incur additional lease costs related to certain operating costs, taxes and insurance for the facility over the term of the lease.
Effective July 30, 2009, we entered into a sale-leaseback agreement with Enterprise Leasing Company of Houston to sell over 550 light-vehicles with a net book value of approximately $10,362 as of July 30, 2009. During the third quarter of 2009, we received proceeds from the sale which totaled $10,551. In August 2009, pursuant to this lease agreement, we began making monthly rental payments of approximately $306. The lease terms range from 24 to 36 months.
7.  Intangible assets:
 
                                                        
   As of December 31, 2008 As of December 31, 2007    As of December 31, 2010 As of December 31, 2009 
   Historical
 Accumulated
 Net Book
 Historical
 Accumulated
 Net Book
    Historical
 Accumulated
 Net Book
 Historical
 Accumulated
 Net Book
 
Description
 Term Cost Amortization Value Cost Amortization Value  Term Cost Amortization Value Cost Amortization Value 
 (In months)              (In months)             
Patents and trademarks  60 to 120  $5,448  $864  $4,584  $4,026  $937  $3,089   60 to 120  $5,215  $3,353  $1,862  $5,942  $2,421  $3,521 
Contractual agreements  24 to 120   10,555   5,284   5,271   9,150   3,621   5,529   24 to 120   11,985   8,660   3,325   9,455   6,644   2,811 
Customer lists and other  36 to 60   17,244   3,837   13,407   3,192   1,204   1,988   36 to 60   13,302   9,280   4,022   13,322   6,411   6,911 
                          
Totals     $33,247  $9,985  $23,262  $16,368  $5,762  $10,606      $30,502  $21,293  $9,209  $28,719  $15,476  $13,243 
                          
 
We recorded amortization expense associated with intangible assets of continuing operations totaling $5,248, $2,918$6,591, $7,769 and $1,662$5,248 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, respectively. We expect to record amortization expense associated with these intangible assets for the next five years approximating: 2009 — $5,782; 2010 — $7,630; 2011 — $5,123;$4,645; 2012 — $3,000; and$2,926; 2013 — $1,619.$1,341; 2014 — $170 and 2015 — $127.
 
8.  Deferred financing costs:
 
                        
   Accumulated
 Net
    Accumulated
 Net
 
 Cost Amortization Book Value  Cost Amortization Book Value 
December 31, 2008
            
December 31, 2010
            
Deferred financing costs $16,649  $4,186  $12,463  $19,010  $9,316  $9,694 
              
December 31, 2007
            
December 31, 2009
            
Deferred financing costs $16,649  $2,455  $14,194  $19,010  $6,266  $12,744 
              
 
We incurred deferred financing costs during 2006associated with our amended credit facility as well as $13,414 related to the issuance of our senior notes in December 2006 totaling $13,414 and $718 associated with the amendment of our existing term loan and revolving credit facility.
We assumed the debt of Pumpco upon acquisition on November 11, 2006. In December 2006,October 2009, we retired all outstanding borrowings under the Pumpco term loanamended our senior secured credit facility and incurred a $170 chargeadditional financing costs of $2,911 in the fourth quarter of 2009. In October 2009, due to expense the remainingdecrease in borrowing capacity after giving effect to the amendment, we expensed $528 of unamortized deferred financing costs.fees related to our prior revolving credit facilities.


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9.  Taxes:
 
Tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations consisted of:
 
                        
 2008 2007 2006  2010 2009 2008 
Domestic:                        
Current income taxes $44,754  $43,687  $38,107  $(105) $(59,637) $42,490 
Deferred income taxes  24,738   38,786   27,138   48,468   (4,733)  24,739 
              
  69,492   82,473   65,245   48,363   (64,370)  67,229 
Foreign:                        
Current income taxes  9,256   7,148   3,585   3,844   4,116   8,988 
Deferred income taxes (benefit)  (4,180)  (2,770)  1,686 
Deferred income taxes  (627)  (2,834)  (3,912)
              
  5,076   4,378   5,271   3,217   1,282   5,076 
              
Tax expense — continuing operations $74,568  $86,851  $70,516 
Tax expense (benefit) — continuing operations $51,580  $(63,088) $72,305 
              


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We operate in several tax jurisdictions. A reconciliation of the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 20062008 to our effective income tax rate follows:
 
                        
 2008 2007 2006  2010 2009 2008 
Expected provision for taxes: $(2,110) $82,728  $68,412  $47,508  $(85,665) $(4,341)
Increase (decrease) resulting from foreign tax rate differential  280   2,626   (1,756)  (528)  (1,971)  280 
(Increase) decrease in foreign deferred taxes  746   (760)   
Change in foreign tax rates     68   746 
Change in domestic tax rates  1,357   4,544    
State taxes, net of federal benefit  5,021   6,501   4,995   978   (4,948)  4,989 
Non-deductible expenses  70,619   (2,296)  (1,282)  2,180   18,125   70,619 
Other, net  12   (1,948)  147   85   6,759   12 
              
Tax expense — continuing operations $74,568  $86,851  $70,516 
Tax expense (benefit) — continuing operations $51,580  $(63,088) $72,305 
              
 
The net deferred income tax liability from continuing operations was comprised ofNon-deductible expenses for the tax effect of the following temporary differences:
         
  2008  2007 
 
Deferred income tax assets:        
Net operating loss $1,746  $445 
Goodwill and intangible assets  5,086    
Accrued liabilities and other  8,089   3,500 
Stock-based compensation costs  5,105   3,843 
         
   20,026   7,788 
Less valuation allowance  (270)  (290)
         
   19,756   7,498 
         
Deferred income tax liabilities:        
Property, plant and equipment  (153,148)  (119,182)
Goodwill     (10,417)
Other  (14,256)  (4,720)
         
   (167,404)  (134,319)
         
Net deferred income tax liability $(147,648) $(126,821)
         
The net deferred income tax liability consisted of:
         
  2008  2007 
 
Domestic $(143,793) $(119,055)
Foreign  (3,855)  (7,766)
         
  $(147,648) $(126,821)
         
Net operating loss carryforwards are included in the determination of our deferred tax asset atyears ended December 31, 2008. We will need2009 and 2008 relate primarily to generate future taxable income of approximately $5,465 in order to fully utilize our net operating loss carryforwards.
We had U.S. loss carryforwards of $2,535 atimpaired goodwill with limited tax basis. There was no goodwill impairment for the year ended December 31, 2008 and no U.S. loss carryforwards at December 31, 2007. We have a $2,930 foreign non-capital loss carryforward at December 31, 2008, compared to $1,534 at December 31, 2007.2010.


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The net deferred income tax liability was comprised of the tax effect of the following temporary differences:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Deferred income tax assets:        
Net operating loss $10,386  $6,909 
Goodwill and intangible assets  9,240   14,487 
Accrued liabilities and other  6,789   4,853 
Stock-based compensation costs  4,125   6,744 
         
   30,540   32,993 
Less valuation allowance  (253)  (265)
         
   30,287   32,728 
         
Deferred income tax liabilities:        
Property, plant and equipment  (213,589)  (168,450)
Other  (4,621)  (4,360)
         
   (218,210)  (172,810)
         
Net deferred income tax liability $(187,923) $(140,082)
         
The net deferred income tax liability consisted of:
         
  2010  2009 
 
Domestic $(187,988) $(139,061)
Foreign  65   (1,021)
         
  $(187,923) $(140,082)
         
Included in our deferred tax assets are state tax net operating loss carry forwards of $9,279. We expect to generate future state taxable income to fully utilize these loss carry forwards.
We had no U.S. federal loss carry forward at December 31, 2010 and $3,592 of U.S. loss carry forward at December 31, 2009. We have $1,107 of foreign non-capital loss carry forward at December 31, 2010, compared to $2,930 at December 31, 2009.
No deferred income taxes were provided on $11,989$28,584 of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008,2010, as we intend to indefinitely reinvest these funds. Upon distribution of these earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. It is not practical, however, to estimate the amount of taxes that may be payable on the eventual distribution of these earnings after consideration of available foreign tax credits.
 
We adopted the FASB Interpretation No. 48 entitled “Accountinginterpretation on accounting for Uncertaintyuncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” referred to as “FIN 48,”income taxes as of January 1, 2007. FIN 48This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertain tax positions that may have been taken by an entity. Specifically, FIN 48it prescribes a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to measure a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return through a two-step process: (1) determining whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, after all appeals, based upon the technical merits of the position; and (2) measuring to determine the amount of benefit/expense to recognize in the financial statements, assuming taxing authorities have all relevant information concerning the issue. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit/expense that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This pronouncement also specifies how to present a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in a classified balance sheet, but does not change the classification requirements for deferred taxes. Under FIN 48,this guidance, if a tax position previously failed the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it should be recognized in the first subsequent


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financial reporting period in which the threshold is met. Similarly, a position that no longer meets this recognition threshold should no longer be recognized in the first financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met.
 
We performed an examination of our tax positions and calculated the cumulative amount of our estimated exposure by evaluating each issue to determine whether the impact exceeded the 50 percent threshold of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authorities. Based upon this examination, we determined that the aggregate exposure under FIN 48 did not have a material impact on our financial statements during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. Therefore, we have not recorded an adjustment to our financial statements related to the adoption of FIN 48. We will continue to evaluate our tax positions in accordance with FIN 48, and recognize any future impact under FIN 48 as a charge to income in the applicable period in accordance with the standard. Our tax filings for tax years 2005 to 2007 remain open for examination by taxing authorities.
Our accounting policy related to income tax penalties and interest assessments is to accrue for these costs and record a charge to selling, general and administrative expense for tax penalties and a charge to interest expense for interest assessments during the period that we take an uncertain tax position through resolution with the taxing authorities or the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. We did not record any significant amounts related to penalties and interest during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.
In May 2007, theThe FASB issued FASB Staff PositionFIN 48-1, an amendment to FIN 48, which providesadditional guidance on how an entity is to determine whether a tax position has effectively settled for purposes of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. Specifically, this guidance states that an entity would recognize a benefit when a tax position is effectively settled using the following criteria: (1) the taxing authority has completed its examination including all appeals and administrative reviews; (2) the entity does not plan to appeal or litigate any aspect of the tax position; and (3) it is remote that the taxing authority would examine or reexamine any aspect of the tax position, assuming the taxing authority has full knowledge of all relevant information relative to making their assessment on the position.
We performed an examination of our tax positions and calculated the cumulative amount of our estimated exposure by evaluating each issue to determine whether the impact exceeded the 50 percent threshold of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authorities. Based upon this examination, we determined that the aggregate exposure did not have a material impact on our financial statements during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. Therefore, we have not recorded an adjustment to our financial statements related to this interpretation. We will apply this guidance going forward,continue to evaluate our tax positions, and recognize any future impact as applicable.a charge to income in the applicable period in accordance with the standard. Our tax filings for tax years 2006 to 2009 remain open for examination by taxing authorities. We do not anticipate any significant changes in our uncertain tax positions during the next twelve months.
Our accounting policy related to income tax penalties and interest assessments is to accrue for these costs and record a charge to selling, general and administrative expense for tax penalties and a charge to interest expense for interest assessments during the period that we take an uncertain tax position through resolution with the taxing authorities or the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. We did not record any significant amounts related to penalties and interest during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.
 
10.  Notes payable:
 
On January 5, 2006, weWe entered into a note agreement with our insurance brokerarrangement to finance certain of our annual insurance premiums for the policy year beginningterm from December 1, 20052007 to April 30, 2009. Effective May 1, 2009, we renewed our insurance policies and entered into a similar financing arrangement for the twelve-month policy term which extended through November 30, 2006. As of December 31, 2005,April 2010. Concurrently, we recordedrenewed our workers’ compensation, general liability and auto insurance policies through our insurance broker for the same policy term. Our accounting policy has been to record a note payable totaling $14,584 and an offsetting prepaid asset associated with certain of these policies which included a broker’s fee. Weis amortized over the prepaid assetterm and which takes into account actual premium payments and deposits made to expense overdate, to record an accrued liability for premiums which are contractually committed for the policy term and incurred finance charges totaling $268 as interest expense related to this arrangement during 2006. This policy wasmake monthly premium payments in accordance with our premium commitments and monthly note payments for amounts financed. Effective May 1, 2010, we renewed our annual insurance premiums for the policy term May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, but chose to prepay our premiums for certain insurance coverages which had been financed through a note arrangement in prior renewals, and to continue to make monthly premium payments through our broker for other insurance coverages, including workers’ compensation, general liability and auto insurance during this twelve-month policy term. As a result, we recorded a prepaid asset of $4,267 in May 2010 associated with these renewals.


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beginning December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007, pursuant to which we recorded a note payable and an offsetting prepaid asset totaling $17,087 as of December 31, 2006, which included a broker’s fee. Of this liability, $10,190 was paid on January 5, 2007, and the remainder was paid during the policy term. We entered into a new note arrangement to finance our annual insurance premiums for the policy term beginning December 1, 2007 and extending through April 30, 2009. As of December 31, 2007, we recorded a note payable totaling $15,354 and an offsetting prepaid asset which included a broker’s fee. Of this prepaid asset, we recorded $3,257 as a long-term asset at December 31, 2007. At December 31, 2008, this note balance totaled $1,353 and was classified as a current liability.
 
11.  Long-term debt:
 
The following table summarizes long-term debt as of December 31, 20082010 and 2007:2009:
 
                
 2008 2007  2010 2009 
U.S. revolving credit facility(a) $186,000  $160,000  $  $ 
Canadian revolving credit facility(a)  7,495   12,219       
8% senior notes(b)  650,000   650,000   650,000   650,000 
Subordinated seller notes(c)  3,450   3,450 
Capital leases and other(d)  700   714 
Capital leases and other     230 
          
  847,645   826,383   650,000   650,230 
Less: current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases  3,803   398      228 
          
 $843,842  $825,985  $650,000  $650,002 
          
 
 
(a)We maintain a senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, and certain other financial institutions. On October 13, 2009, we entered into the Third Amendment (the Credit Agreement after giving effect to the Third Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”) and modified the structure of our existing credit facility to an asset-based facility subject to borrowing base restrictions. In connection with the Third Amendment, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (formerly known as Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC) replaced Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent and also serves as U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender under the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a $360,000 U.S. revolving credit facility of up to $225,000 that matures in December 2011 and a $40,000 Canadian revolving credit facility of up to $15,000 (with Integrated Production Services Ltd., one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, as the borrower thereof)thereof (“Canadian Borrower”)) that matures in December 2011. The U.S. revolving credit facilityAmended Credit Agreement includes a provision for a “commitment increase” clause,, as defined in the Credit Agreement,therein, which permits us to effect up to two separate increases in the aggregate commitments under the facilityAmended Credit Agreement by designating a participating lenderone or more existing lenders or other banks or financial institutions, subject to the bank’s sole discretion as to participation, to provide additional aggregate financing up to $75,000, with each committed increase its commitment, by mutual agreement, in increments ofequal to at least $50,000, with$25,000 in the aggregate of such commitment increases not to exceed $100,000,U.S., or $5,000 in Canada, and in accordance with other provisions as stipulated in the amendment.Amended Credit Agreement. Certain portions of the credit facilities are available to be borrowed in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars Pounds Sterling, Euros and other currencies approved by the lenders.
 
Our U.S. borrowing base is limited to: (1) 85% of U.S. eligible billed accounts receivable, less dilution, if any, plus (2) the lesser of 55% of the amount of U.S. eligible unbilled accounts receivable or $10.0 million, plus (3) the lesser of the “equipment reserve amount” and 80% times the most recently determined “net liquidation percentage”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, times the value of our and the U.S. subsidiary guarantors’ equipment, provided that at no time shall the amount determined under this clause exceed 50% of the U.S. borrowing base, minus (4) the aggregate sum of reserves established by the U.S. Administrative Agent, if any. The “equipment reserve amount” means $50.0 million upon the effective date of the Third Amendment, less $0.6 million for each subsequent month, not to be reduced below zero in the aggregate.
The Canadian borrowing based is limited to: (1) 80% of Canadian eligible billed accounts receivable, plus (2) if the Canadian Borrower has requested credit for equipment under the Canadian borrowing base, the lesser of (a) $15.0 million, and (b) 80% times the most recently determined “net liquidation percentage”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, times the value (calculated on a basis consistent with our historical accounting practices) of our and the US subsidiary guarantors’ equipment, minus (3) the aggregate amount of reserves established by our Canadian Administrative Agent, if any.
Subject to certain limitations set forth in the Amended Credit Agreement, we have the ability to elect how interest under the Amended Credit Agreement will be computed. Interest under the Amended Credit Agreement may be determined by reference to (1) the London Inter-bank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, plus an applicable margin between 0.75% and 1.75% per annum (with the applicable margin depending upon our ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the agreement)), or (2) the Base Rate (i.e., the higher of the Canadian bank’s prime rate or the CDOR rate plus 1.0%, in the case of Canadian loans or the greater of the prime rate and the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, in the case of U.S. loans), plus an applicable margin between 0.00% and 0.75% per annum. If an event of default exists under the Credit Agreement, advances will bear interest at the then-applicable rate plus 2%. Interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of applicable interest periods for LIBOR loans, except that if the interest period for a LIBOR loan is six months, interest will be paid at the end of each three-month period.
The Credit Agreement also contains various covenants that limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to: (1) grant certain liens; (2) make certain loans and investments; (3) make capital expenditures; (4) make distributions; (5) make acquisitions; (6) enter into hedging transactions; (7) merge or consolidate; or (8) engage in certain asset dispositions. Additionally, the Credit Agreement limits our and our subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional


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indebtedness if: (1) we are not in pro forma compliance with all terms underan applicable margin between 3.75% and 4.25% per annum (with the Credit Agreement, (2) certain covenants of the additional indebtedness are more onerous than the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement, or (3) the additional indebtedness provides for amortization, mandatory prepayment or repurchases of senior unsecured or subordinated debt during the duration of the Credit Agreement with certain exceptions. The Credit Agreement also limits additional secured debt to 10% ofapplicable margin depending upon our consolidated net worth (i.e.“excess availability amount”, the excess of our assets over the sum of our liabilities plus the minority interests). The Credit Agreement contains covenants which, among other things, require us and our subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to maintain specified ratios or conditions as follows (with such ratios tested at the end of each fiscal quarter): (1) total debt to EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) or (2) the “Base Rate” (which means the higher of the Prime Rate, Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%,3-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and 3.50%), plus the applicable margin, as described above. For the period from the effective date of the Third Amendment until the six month anniversary of the effective date of the Third Amendment, interest was computed with an applicable margin rate of 4.00%. If an event of default exists or continues under the Amended Credit Agreement, advances will bear interest as described above with an applicable margin rate of not more than 3.0 to 1.0; and (2) EBITDA, as defined, to total interest expense4.25% plus 2.00%. Additionally, if an event of not less than 3.0 to 1.0. We were in compliance with all debt covenantsdefault exists under the amended and restatedAmended Credit Agreement, as defined therein, the lenders could accelerate the maturity of December 31, 2008.the obligations outstanding thereunder and exercise other rights and remedies. Interest is payable monthly.
 
Under the Amended Credit Agreement, we are permitted to prepay our borrowings.borrowings and we have the right to terminate, in whole or in part, the unused portion of the U.S. commitments in $1.0 million increments upon written notice to the U.S. Administrative Agent. If all of the U.S. facility is terminated, the Canadian facility must also be terminated.
 
All of the obligations under the U.S. portion of the Amended Credit Agreement are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets and the assets of our U.S. subsidiaries as well as a pledge of approximately 66% of the stock of our first-tier foreign subsidiaries. Additionally, all of the obligations under the U.S. portion of the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of our U.S. subsidiaries. All of theThe obligations under the Canadian portionsportion of the Amended Credit Agreement are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries.subsidiaries (other than our Mexican subsidiary). Additionally, all of the obligations under the Canadian portionsportion of the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by us as well as certain of our subsidiaries.
 
If an eventThe Amended Credit Agreement also contains various covenants that limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to: (1) grant certain liens; (2) incur additional indebtedness; (3) make certain loans and investments; (4) make capital expenditures; (5) make distributions; (6) make acquisitions; (7) enter into hedging transactions; (8) merge or consolidate; or (9) engage in certain asset dispositions. The Amended Credit Agreement contains one financial maintenance covenant which requires us and our subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to maintain a “fixed charge coverage ratio”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, of default existsnot less than 1.10 to 1.00. This covenant is only tested if our “excess availability amount”, as defined under the Amended Credit Agreement, plus certain qualified cash and cash equivalents (collectively “Liquidity”) is less than $50.0 million for a period of 5 consecutive days and continues only until such time as defined therein, the lenders may accelerate the maturityour Liquidity has been greater than or equal to $50.0 million for a period of the obligations outstanding under the Credit Agreement and exercise other rights and remedies. While an event90 consecutive days or greater than or equal to $75.0 million for a period of default is continuing, advances will bear interest at the then-applicable rate plus 2%.45 consecutive days.
 
All borrowings outstanding underOur fixed charge coverage ratio covenant is calculated, for fiscal quarters ending after September 30, 2009, as the term loan portionratio of “EBITDA” calculated for the four fiscal quarter period ended after September 30, 2009 minus capital expenditures made with cash (to the extent not already incurred in a prior period) or incurred during such four quarter period, compared to “fixed charges”, calculated for the four quarters then ended. “EBITDA” is defined in the Amended Credit Agreement as consolidated net income for the period plus, to the extent deducted in determining our consolidated net income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges for such period, provided that EBITDA shall be subject to pro forma adjustments for acquisitions and non-ordinary course asset sales assuming that such transactions occurred on the first day of the amendeddetermination period, which adjustments shall be made in accordance with the guidelines for pro forma presentations set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission. “Fixed charges”, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, boreinclude interest expense, among other things, reduced by the amortization of transaction fees associated with the Third Amendment.
We were not subject to the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant in the Amended Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2010 since the Excess Availability Amount plus Qualified Cash Amount (each as defined in the


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Amended Credit Agreement) exceeded $50,000. If we had been subject to the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant at 7.66% through 2006 until the term loan was retiredDecember 31, 2010, we would have been in December 2006. compliance.
There were no borrowings outstanding under the term loan portion of the facility at December 31, 2008 and 2007. Borrowings under theour U.S. revolving facility bore interest at 3.50% and theor Canadian revolving credit facility bore interest at rates ranging from 3.75% to 4.00%, or a weighted averagefacilities as of 3.80% at December 31, 2008. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the weighted average interest rates on average borrowings under the amended Credit Facility were approximately 3.92% and 6.56%, respectively.2010. There were letters of credit outstanding under the U.S. revolving portion of the facility totaling $37,699$26,370, which reduced the available borrowing capacity as of December 31, 2008.2010. We incurred fees related to our letters of 1.25%credit as of December 31, 2010 at 3.75% per annum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, fees related to our letters of credit were calculated using a360-day provision, at 4.0% per annum. The availability of the total amount outstanding under letterU.S. and Canadian revolving credit facilities is determined by our borrowing base less any borrowings and letters of credit arrangements through December 31, 2008. Our availableoutstanding. The net excess availability under our borrowing capacity underbase calculations for the U.S. and Canadian revolving facilities at December 31, 20082010 was $136,301$187,380 and $32,505,$8,405, respectively.
The primary purpose of our letters of credit is to secure potential future claim liability which may be incurred by our insurance providers. During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, we negotiated a reduction in our letter of credit requirements of $5,569. In addition, we placed $17,000 in escrow as a compensating balance, effectively cash collateralizing a portion of our letters of credit, in order to better utilize excess cash and reduce interest expense. This compensating balance has been recorded as a long-term asset called “Restricted cash” on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2010.
We incur unused commitment fees under the Amended Credit Agreement ranging from 0.50% to 1.00% based on the average daily balance of amounts outstanding. The unused commitment fees were calculated at 1.00% as of December 31, 2010.
 
(b)On December 6, 2006, we issued 8.0% senior notes with a face value of $650,000 through a private placement of debt. TheThese notes mature in 10 years, on December 15, 2016, and require semi-annual interest payments, paid in arrears and calculated based on an annual rate of 8.0%, on June 15 and December 15, of each year, commencingwhich commenced on June 15, 2007. There was no discount or premium associated with the issuance of these notes. The senior notes are guaranteed by all of our current domestic subsidiaries. The senior notes have covenants which, among other things: (1) limit the amount of additional indebtedness we can incur; (2) limit restricted payments such as a dividend; (3) limit our ability to incur liens or encumbrances; (4) limit our ability to purchase, transfer or dispose of significant assets; (5) limit our ability to purchase or redeem stock or subordinated debt; (6) limit our ability to enter into transactions with affiliates; (7) limit our ability to merge with or into other companies or transfer all or substantially all of our assets; and (8) limit our ability to enter into sale and leaseback transactions. We have the option to redeem all or part of these notes on or after December 15, 2011. We can redeem 35% of these notes on or before December 15, 2009 using the proceeds of certain equity offerings. Additionally, we may redeem some or all of the notes prior to December 15, 2011 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus a make-whole premium. We used the net proceeds from this note issuance to repay all outstanding borrowings under the term loan portion of our credit facility which totaled


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approximately $415,800, to repay all of the outstanding indebtedness assumed in connection with the acquisition of Pumpco which totaled approximately $30,250 and to repay approximately $192,000 of the outstanding indebtedness under the U.S. revolving credit portion of the credit facility. We paid semi-annual interest payments of $26,000 on June 15 and December 15, 2008 related to these notes, and $27,300 and $26,000 on June 15, 2007 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
 
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the holders of our 8.0% senior notes, on June 1, 2007, we filed a registration statement onForm S-4 with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC which enabled these holders to exchange their notes for publicly registered notes with substantially identical terms. These holders exchanged 100% of thesethe notes for publicly traded notes on July 25, 2007. On August 28, 2007, we entered into a supplement to the indenture governing the 8.0% senior notes, whereby additional domestic subsidiaries became guarantors under the indenture.
(c)On February 11, 2005, Effective April 1, 2009, we issued subordinated notes totaling $5,000entered into a second supplement to certain sellers of Parchman common shares in connection withthis indenture whereby additional domestic subsidiaries became guarantors under the acquisition of Parchman. These notes were unsecured, subordinated to all present and future senior debt and bore interest at 6.0% during the first three years of the note, 8.0% during year four and 10.0% thereafter. The notes matured in early May 2006. On May 3, 2006, we repaid all principal and accrued interest outstanding pursuant to these note agreements totaling $5,029.
We issued subordinated seller notes totaling $3,450 in 2004 related to certain business acquisitions. These notes bear interest at 6% and mature in March 2009.
(d)Included in other outstanding debt at December 31, 2008 was: (1) capital leases totaling $436 which are collateralized by specific assets and bear interest at various rates averaging approximately 8.0% for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007; (2) a $145 mortgage loan related to property in Wyoming, which requires annual principal payments of approximately $60, accrues interest at 6.0% and matures in 2012; and (3) loans totaling $119 related to equipment purchases with terms a term of 5 years extending through 2009.indenture.
At December 31, 2008, principal maturities under our long-term debt facilities (including capital leases) for the next five years were: 2009 — $3,803; 2010 — $266; 2011 — $193,576; 2012 — $0; and 2013 — $0. Our senior notes mature in 2016, at a face value of $650,000.
 
12.  Stockholders’ equity:
 
(a)  Authorized Share Capital:
(a)  Authorized Share Capital:
 
On September 12, 2005, our authorized share capital was increased to 200,000,000 shares of common stock from 24,000,000 shares of common stock with par value of $0.01 per share and to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock from 1,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.


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(b)  Initial Public Offering:
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(b)  Initial Public Offering:
 
On April 26, 2006, we sold 13,000,000 shares of our common stock, $.01 par value per share, in our initial public offering. These shares were offered to the public at $24.00 per share, and we recorded proceeds of approximately $292,500 after underwriter fees of $19,500. In addition, we incurred transaction costs of $3,865 associated with the issuance that were netted against the proceeds of the offering. Our stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 21, 2006. We used approximately $127,500 of the proceeds from this offering to retire principal and interest outstanding under the U.S. revolving credit facility as of April 28, 2006. Of the remaining funds, approximately $165,000 was invested in tax-free or tax-advantaged municipal bond funds and similar financial instruments with a term of less than one year. We liquidated these short-term investments during 2006 to purchase capital assets, to acquire complementary businesses and for other general corporate purposes. We considered our short-term investments as held for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” as they did not appreciate or depreciate with changes in market value but rather provided only investment income.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)(c)  Stock-based Compensation:
The following table summarizes the pro forma impact of our initial public offering on earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2006, assuming the 13,000,000 shares had been issued on January 1, 2006. No pro forma adjustments have been made to net income as reported.
     
  2006 
 
Net income as reported $139,086 
Basic earnings per share, as reported:    
Continuing operations $1.90 
Discontinued operations $0.21 
     
  $2.11 
     
Basic earnings per share, pro forma:    
Continuing operations $1.79 
Discontinued operations $0.20 
     
  $1.99 
     
Diluted earnings per share, as reported:    
Continuing operations $1.84 
Discontinued operations $0.20 
     
  $2.04 
     
Diluted earnings per share, pro forma:    
Continuing operations $1.73 
Discontinued operations $0.20 
     
  $1.93 
     
(c)  Stock-based Compensation:
 
We maintain each of the option plans previously maintained by our predecessor companies. Under the three option plans,under which we grant stock-based compensation could be granted to employees, officers and directors to purchase up to 2,540,485our common shares, 3,003,463 common shares and 986,216 common shares, respectively.stock. The exercise price of each option is based on the fair value of the individualissuing company’s common stock at the date of grant. Options may be exercised over a five or ten-year period and generally a third of the options vest on each of the first three anniversaries from the grant date. Upon exercise of stock options, we issue our common stock.
For grants of stock-based compensation on or after January 1, 2006, we apply the prospective transition method prescribed by U.S. GAAP, whereby we recognize expense associated with new awards of stock-based compensation ratably, as determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model, over the expected term of the award.
 
In November 2006, we assumed the stock option plan of Pumpco, which included 145,000 outstanding employee stock options at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The exercise price of these stock options was $5.00 per share, which was below market price at the date of grant pursuant to theagreed-upon conversion rate negotiated as part of the acquisition. These options vestvested ratably over athe three-year term. Upon exercise of these Pumpco stock options, we issue shares of our common stock.
 
We adopted SFAS No. 123R on January(i)  Employee Stock Options Granted Between October 1, 2006. This pronouncement requires that we measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award, with limited exceptions, by using an option pricing model to determine fair value.
(i)  Employee Stock Options Granted Prior to September 30, 2005:
As required by SFAS No. 123R, we continue to account for stock-based compensation for grants made prior to September 30, 2005 the date of our initial filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, using the intrinsicDecember 31, 2005:


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value method prescribed by APB No. 25, whereby no compensation expense is recognized for stock-based compensation grants that have an exercise price equal to the fair value of the stock on the date of grant.
(ii)  Employee Stock Options Granted Between October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005:
 
For grants of stock-based compensation between October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005, (prior to adoption of SFAS No. 123R), we have utilized the modified prospective transition method to record expense associated with these stock-based compensation instruments. Under this transition method, beginning January 1, 2006, we began to recognize expense related to these option grants over the applicable vesting period, with expense calculated by applying a Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free rate of 4.23% to 4.47%; expected term of 4.5 years and no dividend rate. The weighted average fair value of these option grants was $2.05 per share.
 
For the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the compensation expense recognized related to these stock options was $270, $307 and $307, respectively, which reduced net income by $174, $200 and $195, respectively.$174. There was no impact on basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations as reported for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 2007 and 2006 attributable to the compensation expense recognized related to these stock options. These awards were 100% vested at December 31, 2008.
 
(iii)  Employee Stock Options Granted On or After January 1, 2006:
(ii)  Employee Stock Options Granted On or After January 1, 2006:
 
For grants of stock-based compensation on or after January 1, 2006, we apply the prospective transition method under SFAS No. 123R,prescribed by U.S. GAAP, whereby we recognize expense associated with new awards of stock-based compensation ratably, as determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model, over the expected term of the award.
 
During the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors authorized the grant of 368,596 and 885,700 employee stock options, respectively, 605,176 and 79,110 non-vested restricted shares issuableissued to our officers and employees respectively. These480,300 and 875,300 employee stock options, respectively, and 774,800 and 1,191,400 non-vested restricted shares, were issued pursuant to this authorization in the respective years.respectively. The stock options granted on January 29, 2010 had an exercise price of $12.53 per share. Stock option grants in 20082009 had an exercise price which ranged from $8.16$6.41 to $34.19 per share. Stock option grants in 2007 had an exercise price which ranged from $17.67 to $27.11$6.78 per share. The exercise price represented the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant. These stock option grants vest ratably over a three- to four-yearthree-year term. Additionally, theIn addition, our directors received stock option grants during 2010 and 2009 of stock based compensation during 200830,000 and 2007, which included 40,000 stock options granted in each of these yearsshares, respectively, which vest ratably over a three-year period. In addition,Furthermore, the directors received 13,456


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34,296 shares of non-vested restricted stock that vestin 2010 which vests 100% on May 22, 2009January 29, 2011 and 17,144received 109,608 shares of non-vested restricted stock thatin 2009 which vested 100% on May 24, 2008.January 30, 2010. The fair value of this stock-based compensationthe stock option grants was determined by applying a Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumptions:
 
        
 For the Year Ended December 31, For the Year Ended December 31,
Assumptions:
 2008 2007 2010 2009
Risk-free rate 0.68% to 3.24% 4.16% to 4.98% 1.38% to 2.34% 0.89% to 2.51%
Expected term (in years) 2.2 to 5.1 2.2 to 5.1 3.7 to 5.1 2.2 to 5.1
Volatility 17% to 27% 29% to 38% 50% 29% to 47%
Calculated fair value per option $1.33 to $6.75 $4.21 to $9.33 $4.83 to $5.81 $1.14 to $3.01
 
The weighted average fair valuesvalue of 2008, 2007 and 2006 stock option grants werefor the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $5.74, $1.82 and $4.62, $6.14 and $9.46, respectively.
 
We completed our initial public offering in April 2006. PriorFor stock option grants made prior to the second quarter of 2008, we did not have sufficient historical market data in order to determine the volatility of our common stock. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R,U.S. GAAP, we analyzed the market data of peer companies and calculated an average volatility factor based upon changes in the closing price of these companies’ common stock for a three-year period. This volatility factor was then applied as a variable to determine the fair value of our stock options granted prior to the second quarter of 2008.option grants. For stock options granted during or after the second quarter of 2008, we calculated an


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average volatility factor for our common stock for the period from April 21, 2006 through the respective quarter end.end, or for the three-year period then ended. These volatility calculations were used to compute the calculation of the fair market value of these stock option grants during the last three quarters ofmade subsequent to June 30, 2008.
 
We projected a rate of stock option forfeitures based upon historical experience and management assumptions related to the expected term of the options. After adjusting for these forfeitures, we expect to recognize expense totaling $15,407$19,538 related to our stock option grants made after January 1, 2006. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, we have recognized expense related to these stock option grants totaling $5,166, $4,118$2,321, $3,943 and $1,498,$5,166, respectively, which represents a reduction of net income before taxes and minority interest.taxes. The impact on net income (loss) was a reduction of $3,332, $2,677$1,439, $2,926 and $956,$3,332, respectively. The unrecognized compensation costs related to the non-vested portion of these awards was $4,486$2,418 as of December 31, 20082010 and will be recognized over the applicable remaining vesting periods.
 
The non-vested restricted shares were granted at fair value on the date of grant. If the restricted non-vested shares are not forfeited, we will recognize compensation expense related to our 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 20062008 grants to officers and employees totaling $14,025, $1,600$9,781, $7,634 and $1,555,$14,025, respectively, over the three-year vesting period, ourperiod. We expect to recognize expense associated with grants to our directors in 2010, 2009 and 2008 2007totaling $430, $703 and 2006 totaling $402, $450 and $400, respectively, over a twelve-month vesting period.
The following tables provide a roll forward of stock options from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2008 and a summary of stock options outstanding by exercise price range at December 31, 2008:
         
  Options Outstanding 
     Weighted
 
     Average
 
     Exercise
 
  Number  Price 
 
Balance at December 31, 2005  3,512,444  $5.42 
Granted  1,008,900  $21.19 
Exercised  (506,406) $3.52 
Cancelled  (150,378) $8.41 
         
Balance at December 31, 2006  3,864,560  $9.67 
Granted  925,700  $20.19 
Exercised  (934,095) $4.40 
Cancelled  (125,404) $17.06 
         
Balance at December 31, 2007  3,730,761  $13.36 
Granted  408,596  $17.90 
Exercised  (1,238,819) $9.70 
Cancelled  (154,026) $20.11 
         
Balance at December 31, 2008  2,746,512  $15.33 
         


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  Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
    Weighted
 Weighted
   Weighted
 Weighted
  Outstanding at
 Average
 Average
 Exercisable at
 Average
 Average
  December 31,
 Remaining
 Exercise
 December 31,
 Remaining
 Exercise
Range of Exercise Price
 2008 Life (Months) Price 2008 Life (months) Price
 
$2.00  53,565   7  $2.00   53,565   7  $2.00 
$4.48 - $4.80  59,262   13  $4.78   59,262   13  $4.78 
$5.00  127,865   46  $5.00   82,032   42  $5.00 
$6.69 - $8.16  604,233   76  $6.71   448,222   74  $6.69 
$11.66  288,755   81  $11.66   288,755   81  $11.66 
$15.90  345,000   109  $15.90          
$17.60 - $19.87  661,520   97  $19.83   142,605   97  $19.80 
$22.55 - $24.07  504,312   88  $23.95   264,311   88  $23.96 
$26.26 - $27.11  45,000   101  $26.35   15,000   101  $26.35 
$29.88  40,000   113  $29.88          
$34.19  17,000   114  $34.19          
                         
   2,746,512   85  $15.33   1,353,752   74  $12.35 
                         
The following tables provide a roll forward of stock options from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2010 and a summary of stock options outstanding by exercise price range at December 31, 2010:
         
  Options Outstanding 
     Weighted
 
     Average
 
     Exercise
 
  Number  Price 
 
Balance at December 31, 2007  3,730,761  $13.36 
Granted  408,596  $17.90 
Exercised  (1,238,819) $9.70 
Cancelled  (154,026) $20.11 
         
Balance at December 31, 2008  2,746,512  $15.33 
Granted  915,300  $6.41 
Exercised  (123,858) $4.01 
Cancelled  (154,334) $20.17 
         
Balance at December 31, 2009  3,383,620  $13.09 
Granted  510,300  $12.53 
Exercised  (599,035) $13.49 
Cancelled  (153,305) $18.16 
         
Balance at December 31, 2010  3,141,580  $12.68 
         
                         
  Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
     Weighted
  Weighted
     Weighted
  Weighted
 
  Outstanding at
  Average
  Average
  Exercisable at
  Average
  Average
 
  December 31,
  Remaining
  Exercise
  December 31,
  Remaining
  Exercise
 
Range of Exercise Price 2010  Life (Months)  Price  2010  Life (months)  Price 
 
$5.00  65,000   29  $5.00   65,000   29  $5.00 
$6.69 - $8.16  1,386,031   77  $6.54   793,276   63  $6.63 
$11.66 - $12.53  573,569   103  $12.43   63,269   57  $11.66 
$15.90  275,400   85  $15.90   176,644   73  $15.90 
$17.60 - $19.87  412,011   73  $19.82   412,011   73  $19.82 
$22.55 - $24.07  333,069   64  $23.97   333,069   64  $23.97 
$26.26 - $27.11  45,000   77  $26.35   45,000   77  $26.35 
$29.88  40,000   89  $29.88   26,667   89  $29.88 
$34.19  11,500   90  $34.19   7,667   90  $34.19 
                         
   3,141,580   80  $12.68   1,922,603   66  $14.32 
                         
 
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 was $24,063$7,888 and $16,636,$568, respectively. The total intrinsic value of allin-the-money vested outstanding stock options at December 31, 20082010 was $1,442.$29,330. Assuming all stock options outstanding at December 31, 20082010 were vested, the total intrinsic value of allin-the-money outstanding stock options would have been $1,805.$53,394.
 
(d)Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan:
On March 28, 2006, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2001 Stock Incentive Plan which increased the maximum number of shares issuable under the plan to 4,500,000 from 2,540,485, pursuant to which we could grant up to 1,959,515 additional shares of stock-based compensation, as of that date, to our directors, officers and employees. On April 12, 2006, stockholders owning more than a majority of the shares of our common stock adopted the amendment to the 2001 Stock Incentive Plan.
(e)  2008 Incentive Award Plan:
 
In March 2008, upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and subject to approval by stockholders, our Board of Directors approved the Complete Production Services, Inc. 2008 Incentive Award Plan, which was intended to succeed the prior stock option plan, the Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan,


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pursuant to which, 2,500,000 shares of common stock were authorized for future issuance to our directors, officers and employees in conjunction with stock-based compensation arrangements. On May 22, 2008, stockholders owning more than a majority of the shares of our common stock adopted the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan. We subsequently filed a registration statement onForm S-8 and made grants to our directors, officers and employees. In March 2009, upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and as approved by our stockholders owning more than a majority of the shares of our common stock on May 24, 2009, we amended the 2008 Incentive Award Plan to increase the number of shares authorized for future issuance to up to 6,400,000 shares. As amended, the aggregate number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2008 Incentive Award Plan will be reduced by (i) 1.3 shares for each share of common stock delivered in settlement of any full value award, and (ii) 1.0 shares for each share of common stock delivered in settlement of any option, stock appreciation right or any other award that is not a full value award. If all of the shares authorized by the amendment to the 2008 Incentive Award Plan were granted as full value awards, then there would be 4,900,000 shares granted as full value awards and no shares available for issuance as awards that were not full value awards. For purposes of the 2008 Incentive Award Plan, full value awards mean any award other than (i) an option, (ii) a stock appreciation right or (iii) any other award for which the holder pays the intrinsic value existing as of the date of grant (whether directly or by forgoing a right to receive a payment from us or any subsidiary of ours). We subsequently filed a registration statement onForm S-8 and made grants to our directors, officers and employees under the 2008 Incentive Award Plan, as amended. The 2008 Stock Incentive Plan provides that forfeitures under the Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan will become available for issuance under the 2008 Stock Incentive Award Plan.
 
(f)(e)  Non-vested Restricted Stock:
 
In accordance with SFAS No. 123R, we do not present deferred compensation as a contra-equity account, but ratherWe present the amortization of non-vested restricted stock as an increase in additional paid-in capital. At December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, amounts not yet recognized related to non-vested stock totaled $10,080$9,704 and $2,977,$9,727, respectively, which represented the unamortized expense associated with awards of non-vested stock granted to employees, officers and directors under our compensation plans, including $9,293 and $1,248 related to grants

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made in 2008 and 2007, respectively.plans. Compensation expense associated with these grants of non-vested stock is determined as the fair value of the shares on the date of grant, and recognized ratably over the applicable vesting periods. We recognized compensation expense associated with non-vested restricted stock totaling $6,934, $3,142$9,233, $8,222 and $2,738$6,934 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.


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The following table summarizes the change in non-vested restricted stock from December 31, 20052007 to December 31, 2008:2010:
 
                
 Non-vested
 Non-vested
 
 Restricted Stock Restricted Stock 
   Weighted
   Weighted
 
   Average
   Average
 
 Number Grant Price Number Grant Price 
Balance at December 31, 2005  786,170  $5.74 
Granted  145,643  $22.79 
Vested  (213,996) $7.53 
Forfeited  (27,744) $8.39 
   
Balance at December 31, 2006  690,073  $8.67 
Granted  96,254  $21.30 
Vested  (156,944) $12.93 
Forfeited  (3,512) $23.50 
   
Balance at December 31, 2007  625,871  $9.46   625,871  $9.46 
Granted  618,632  $23.32   618,632  $23.32 
Vested  (422,461) $9.94   (422,461) $9.94 
Forfeited  (32,851) $12.47   (32,851) $12.47 
        
Balance at December 31, 2008  789,191  $19.95   789,191  $19.95 
Granted  1,301,008  $6.41 
Vested  (406,880) $16.75 
Forfeited  (47,754) $9.85 
      
Balance at December 31, 2009  1,635,565  $10.27 
Granted  809,096  $12.62 
Vested  (679,815) $10.89 
Forfeited  (91,992) $10.89 
   
Balance at December 31, 2010  1,672,854  $11.12 
   
 
(g)  
(f)  Common Shares Issued for Acquisitions:
On November 8, 2006, we issued 1,010,566 shares of our common stock as purchase consideration for Pumpco. See Note 19, Related Party Transactions. In connection with this issuance, we recorded common stock and additional paid-in capital totaling $21,424, an issuance price of $21.20 per share which was the closing price of our common stock on November 8, 2006. The number of shares issued was calculated based upon the determined market value of Pumpco’s common stock and theagreed-upon purchase price negotiated with the seller.
 
On October 4, 2008, we issued 588,292 unregistered shares of our $0.01 par value common stock as a portion of the purchase consideration for Appalachian Well Service, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary. See Note 3, Business combinations.“Business combinations”. In connection with this issuance, we recorded common stock and additional paid-in capital totaling $8,854, based on an issuance price of $15.04 per share, based on an average of the closing and opening price of our common stock on the business day proceeding and following the acquisition date. The number of shares issued was calculated based upon theagreed-upon purchase price negotiated with the seller.
(g)  Treasury shares:
In accordance with the provisions of the 2008 Incentive Award Plan, holders of unvested restricted stock were given the option to either remit to us the required withholding taxes associated with the vesting of restricted stock, or to authorize us to repurchase shares equivalent to the cost of the withholding tax and to remit the withholding taxes


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on behalf of the holder. Pursuant to this provision, we repurchased the following shares during the year ended December 31, 2010:
             
  Shares
  Average Price
  Extended
 
Period Purchased  Paid per Share  Amount 
 
January 1 — 31, 2010  109,360  $12.53  $1,370 
March 1 — 31, 2010  902   14.06   13 
April 1 — 30, 2010  426   11.84   5 
May 1 — 31, 2010  1,260   14.48   18 
June 1 — 30, 2010  355   14.83   4 
July 1 — 31, 2010  591   14.38   8 
December 1 — 31, 2010  436   29.00   13 
             
   113,330      $1,431 
             
These shares were included as treasury stock at cost in the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2010. We expect to purchase additional shares in the future pursuant to this plan provision.
 
13.  Earnings per share:
 
We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common and potential common share includes the weighted average of additional shares associated with the incremental effect of dilutive employee stock options and non-vested restricted stock, contingent shares, stock warrants and convertible debentures, as determined using the treasury stock method prescribed by SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.”the FASB guidance on earnings per share. The following table reconciles basic and diluted weighted average shares used in the computation of earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006:2008:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2010 2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding  73,600   71,991   65,843   76,048   75,095   73,600 
Effect of dilutive securities:                        
Employee stock options     1,078   1,613   759       
Non-vested restricted stock     283   313   877       
Contingent shares(a)        306 
              
Weighted average diluted common and potential common shares outstanding  73,600   73,352   68,075   77,684   75,095   73,600 
              
 
(a)Contingent shares represent potential common stock issuable to the former owners of Parchman and MGM pursuant to the respective purchase agreements based upon 2005 operating results. On March 31, 2006, we calculated and issued the actual shares earned totaling 1,214 shares.
For each of the yearyears ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, we incurred a net loss and thus all potential common shares were deemed to be anti-dilutive. We excluded the impact of anti-dilutive potential common shares from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008. If these potential common shares were included, the impact would have been a decrease in weighted average shares outstanding of 1,245,148194,211 shares, 231,2332,474,169 shares and 41,5551,245,148 shares, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008.
 
14.  Discontinued operations:
 
In May 2008, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain business assets located primarily in north Texas which included our product supply stores, certain drilling logistics assets and other completion and production services assets. Although this sale doesdid not represent a material disposition of assets relative to our total assets, as presented in the accompanying balance sheets, the disposal group doesdid represent a significant portion of the assets and operations which were attributable to our product sales business segment for the periods presented, and therefore, was accounted for


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as a disposal group that is held for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”sale. We revised our financial statements, pursuant to SFAS No. 144, and reclassified the assets and liabilities of the disposal group as held for sale as of the date of each balance sheet presentedin accordance with U.S. GAAP and removed the results of operations of the disposal group from net income from continuing operations, and presented these separately as income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for each of the accompanying statementsstatement of operations.operations for the year ended December 31, 2008. We ceased depreciating the assets of this disposal group in May 2008 and adjusted the net assets to the lower of carrying value or fair value less selling costs, which resulted in a pre-tax charge of approximately $200. In addition, we allocated $11,109 of goodwill associated with the original formation of Complete Production Services, Inc. to this business. Our company was formed from the combination of three entities under common control in September 2005, which resulted inbusiness, and impaired this goodwill of $93,792. Of


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this amount, $11,109 was deemed to be attributable to this disposal group and was impaired as of the date of the transaction. Thus, this amount has been included in the calculation of the loss on the sale of this disposal group.
 
On May 19, 2008, we completed the sale of the disposal group for $50,150 in cash and we received assets with a fair market value of $7,987. In addition, we retained the receivables and payables associated with the operating results of these entities as of the date of the sale. The carrying value of the related net assets was approximately $51,353 on May 19, 2008, excluding allocated goodwill of $11,109. We recorded a loss of $6,935 associated with the sale of this disposal group, which represents the excess of the carrying value of the assets less selling costs over the sales price and a charge of approximately $2,610 related to income tax on the transaction. The income tax on the disposal was primarily attributable to the $11,109 of allocated goodwill which was non-deductible for tax purposes and resulted in a taxable gain on the disposal. We sold this disposal group to Select Energy Services, L.L.C., an oilfield service company located in Gainesville, Texas which iswas owned by a former officer of one of our subsidiaries. Pursuant to the agreement, we will sublet office space to Select Energy Services, L.L.C., and provideprovided certain administrative functions for a period of one year at anagreed-upon rate for services per hour. Proceeds from the sale of this disposal group were used to repay outstanding borrowings under our U.S. revolving credit facility and for other general corporate purposes.
 
The following table summarizes operating results for this disposal group for the periods indicated:
 
             
  Period
    
  January 1, 2008
    
  through
 Year Ended
 Year Ended
  May 19,
 December 31,
 December 31,
  2008 2007 2006
 
Revenue $59,553  $159,794  $127,813 
Income before taxes $3,330  $18,333  $19,619 
Net income (loss) before loss on disposal in 2008 $2,076  $11,443  $12,247 
Net income (loss) $(4,859) $11,443  $12,247 


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The captions related to discontinued operations in the accompanying balance sheet at December 31, 2007 included the following account balances:
     
  December 31,
  2007
 
Current assets held for sale:
    
Accounts receivable $23,003 
Inventory  27,191 
Other  113 
     
  $50,307 
     
Long-term assets held for sale:
    
Property, plant and equipment, net $21,505 
Goodwill  11,358 
Intangible assets  187 
     
  $33,050 
     
Current liabilities of held for sale operations:
    
Accounts payable $8,260 
Accrued expenses  1,168 
Other  277 
     
  $9,705 
     
Long-term liabilities of held for sale operations:
    
Long-term deferred tax liabilities and other $2,085 
     
  $2,085 
     
In August 2006, our Board of Directors authorized and committed to a plan to sell certain manufacturing and production enhancement operations of a subsidiary located in Alberta, Canada, which includes certain assets located in south Texas. Although this sale did not represent a material disposition of assets relative to our total assets, the disposal group did represent a significant portion of the assets and operations which were attributable to our product sales business segment for the periods presented, and therefore, was accounted for as a disposal group that is held for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” We revised our financial statements, pursuant to SFAS No. 144, and reclassified the assets and liabilities of the disposal group as held for sale as of the date of each balance sheet presented and removed the results of operations of the disposal group from net income from continuing operations, and presented these separately as income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the accompanying statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2006. We ceased depreciating the assets of this disposal group in September 2006 and adjusted the net assets to the lower of carrying value or fair value less selling costs, which resulted in a pre-tax charge of approximately $100.
On October 31, 2006, we completed the sale of the disposal group for $19,310 in cash and a $2,000 Canadian dollar denominated note (an equivalent of 1,715 U.S. dollars at December 31, 2006) which matures on October 31, 2009 and accrues interest at a specified Canadian bank prime rate plus 1.50% per annum. The carrying value of the related net assets was $21,705 on October 31, 2006. We recorded a loss of $603 associated with the sale of this disposal group, which represents the excess of the sales price over the carrying value of the assets less selling costs, the benefit of a transaction gain related to a release of cumulative translation adjustment associated with this business, and a charge of approximately $1,000 related to capital tax in Canada. We sold this disposal group to Paintearth Energy Services, Inc., an oilfield service company located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, that employs two


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of our former employees as key managers. The sales agreement allowed Paintearth Energy Services, Inc. to use our subsidiary’s trade name for a period of 120 days from November 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007. Proceeds from the sale of this disposal group were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the Canadian revolving portion of our credit facility. In January 2009, we amended the note issued in conjunction with the sale of this disposal group. See Note 24, Subsequent events.
Operating results for this disposal group for the period January 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006, excluding the loss on the sale of the disposal group, were as follows:
     
  Period
  January 1, 2006
  through
  October 31,
  2006
 
Revenue $37,292 
Income before taxes and minority interest $3,393 
Net income before loss on disposal in 2006 $2,406 
Net income $1,803 
         
  Period
  
  January 1, 2008
  
  through
  
  May 19,
  
  2008  
 
Revenue $59,553     
Income before taxes $3,330     
Net income before loss on disposal in 2008 $2,076     
Net income loss $(4,859)    
 
15.  Segment information:
 
SFAS No. 131, “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” establishes standards for the reporting ofWe report segment information about operating segments, products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The method of determining what information to report is based on the wayhow our management organizes the operating segments for makingto make operational decisions and assessingto assess financial performance. We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on net income (loss) from continuing operations before net interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, minoritynon-controlling interest and impairment loss (“Adjusted EBITDA”). The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be viewed as a substitute for calculations under U.S. GAAP, in particular net income. Adjusted EBITDA is included in this Annual Report onForm 10-K because our management considers it an important supplemental measure of our performance and believes that it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry, some of which present EBITDA when reporting their results. We regularly evaluate our performance as compared to other companies in our industry that have different financing and capital structuresand/or tax rates by using Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating acquisition targets. Management also believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful tool for measuring our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements, and Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used by us and our investors to measure our ability to service indebtedness. Adjusted EBITDA is not a substitute for the U.S. GAAP measures of earnings or cash flow and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. It should be noted that companies calculate EBITDA (including Adjusted EBITDA) differently and,


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therefore, EBITDA has material limitations as a performance measure because it excludes interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA calculated by us may not be comparable to the EBITDA (or Adjusted EBITDA) calculation of another company.company and also differs from the calculation of EBITDA under our credit facilities (see Note 11 for a description of the calculation of EBITDA under our existing credit facility, as amended). See the table below for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss) by segment.
 
We have three reportable operating segments: completion and production services (“C&PS”), drilling services and product sales. The accounting policies of our reporting segments are the same as those used to prepare our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008. Inter-segment transactions are accounted for on a cost recovery basis.
 
                         
     Drilling
  Product
       
  C&PS  Services  Sales  Corporate  Total 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2010
                        
Revenue from external customers $1,354,797  $172,821  $33,775  $      $1,561,393 
Inter-segment revenues $248  $236  $5,998  $(6,482)     $ 
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $369,826  $38,973  $5,197  $(39,088)     $374,908 
Depreciation and amortization $159,110  $18,480  $2,211  $2,022      $181,823 
                         
Operating income (loss) $210,716  $20,493  $2,986  $(41,110)     $193,085 
Capital expenditures $156,787  $10,950  $320  $1,862      $169,919 
As of December 31, 2010
                        
Segment assets $1,488,755  $170,944  $35,015  $105,862      $1,800,576 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
                        
Revenue from external customers $897,584  $114,729  $44,081  $      $1,056,394 
Inter-segment revenues $105  $746  $8,237  $(9,088)     $ 
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $165,787  $9,641  $7,966  $(34,313)     $149,081 
Depreciation and amortization $174,929  $21,067  $2,460  $2,276      $200,732 
Write-off of deferred financing fees $  $  $  $(528)     $(528)
Fixed asset and other intangible impairment loss $2,488  $36,158  $  $      $38,646 
Goodwill impairment loss $97,643  $  $  $      $97,643 
                         
Operating income (loss) $(109,273) $(47,584) $5,506  $(36,061)     $(187,412)
Capital expenditures $30,930  $6,680  $228  $649      $38,487 
As of December 31, 2009
                        
Segment assets $1,292,199  $172,605  $37,270  $86,780      $1,588,854 
Year Ended December 31, 2008
                        
Revenue from external customers $1,541,709  $234,104  $59,102  $      $1,834,915 
Inter-segment revenues $576  $860  $30,358  $(31,794)     $ 
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined $467,100  $58,743  $12,677  $(38,293)     $500,227 
Depreciation and amortization $156,298  $19,961  $2,537  $2,401      $181,197 
Goodwill impairment loss $243,203  $27,410  $1,393  $      $272,006 
                         
Operating income (loss) $67,599  $11,372  $8,747  $(40,694)     $47,024 
Capital expenditures $211,648  $34,253  $6,244  $1,631      $253,776 
As of December 31, 2008
                        
Segment assets $1,631,875  $251,015  $52,048  $52,415      $1,987,353 


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     Drilling
  Product
       
  C&PS  Services  Sales  Corporate  Total 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2008
                    
Revenue from external customers $1,545,348  $234,104  $59,102  $  $1,838,554 
Inter-segment revenues $576  $860  $30,358  $(31,794) $ 
EBITDA, as defined $473,376  $58,743  $12,677  $(38,293) $506,503 
Depreciation and amortization $156,198  $19,961  $2,537  $2,401  $181,097 
Impairment charge $243,203  $27,410  $1,393  $  $272,006 
                     
Operating income (loss) $73,975  $11,372  $8,747  $(40,694) $53,400 
Capital expenditures $211,687  $34,253  $6,244  $1,631  $253,815 
As of December 31, 2008
                    
Segment assets $1,639,399  $251,015  $52,048  $52,415  $1,994,877 
Year Ended December 31, 2007
                    
Revenue from external customers $1,242,314  $212,272  $40,857  $  $1,495,443 
Inter-segment revenues $1,148  $2,223  $38,715  $(42,086) $ 
EBITDA, as defined $398,628  $61,418  $9,943  $(28,136) $441,853 
Depreciation and amortization $112,836  $14,572  $2,064  $1,881  $131,353 
Impairment charge $13,094  $  $  $  $13,094 
                     
Operating income (loss) $272,698  $46,846  $7,879  $(30,017) $297,406 
Capital expenditures $305,940  $60,259  $4,323  $2,032  $372,554 
As of December 31, 2007
                    
Segment assets $1,651,653  $287,563  $89,492  $26,051  $2,054,759 
Year Ended December 31, 2006
                    
Revenue from external customers $860,508  $194,517  $29,586  $  $1,084,611 
Inter-segment revenues $136  $1,684  $39,920  $(41,740) $ 
EBITDA, as defined $252,621  $70,428  $8,536  $(20,922) $310,663 
Depreciation and amortization $64,393  $9,069  $834  $1,606  $75,902 
Write-off of deferred financing fees $  $  $  $(170) $(170)
                     
Operating income (loss) $188,228  $61,359  $7,702  $(22,358) $234,931 
Capital expenditures $234,380  $57,853  $9,349  $2,340  $303,922 
As of December 31, 2006
                    
Segment assets $1,369,906  $245,806  $96,537  $28,075  $1,740,324 
Inter-segment sales in 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 20062008 were largely due to service work performed and drilling rigs assembled by a subsidiary in the product sales business segment that sold suchprovided these services and rigs to a subsidiary in the drilling services business segment as well as other subsidiaries primarily in the completion and production services business segment.

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The following table reconciles segment information for our business segments as originally reported for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, to the information revised for discontinued operations:
             
  Original
  Discontinued
  Revised
 
  Presentation  Operations  Presentation 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2007
            
Completion and production services:
            
Revenue from external customers $1,262,100  $19,786  $1,242,314 
             
EBITDA, as defined $404,893  $6,265  $398,628 
Depreciation and amortization  114,139   1,303   112,836 
Impairment charge  13,094      13,094 
             
Operating income $277,660  $4,962  $272,698 
             
Drilling services:
            
Revenue from external customers $240,377  $28,105  $212,272 
             
EBITDA, as defined $69,628  $8,210  $61,418 
Depreciation and amortization  17,023   2,451   14,572 
             
Operating income $52,605  $5,759  $46,846 
             
Product Sales:
            
Revenue from external customers $152,760  $111,903  $40,857 
             
EBITDA, as defined $18,443  $8,500  $9,943 
Depreciation and amortization  2,918   854   2,064 
             
Operating income $15,525  $7,646  $7,879 
             
Year Ended December 31, 2006
            
Completion and production services:
            
Revenue from external customers $873,493  $12,985  $860,508 
             
EBITDA, as defined $257,630  $5,009  $252,621 
Depreciation and amortization  65,317   924   64,393 
             
Operating income $192,313  $4,085  $188,228 
             
Drilling services:
            
Revenue from external customers $215,255  $20,738  $194,517 
             
EBITDA, as defined $78,543  $8,115  $70,428 
Depreciation and amortization  10,599   1,530   9,069 
             
Operating income $67,944  $6,585  $61,359 
             
Product Sales:
            
Revenue from external customers $123,676  $94,090  $29,586 
             
EBITDA, as defined $18,708  $10,172  $8,536 
Depreciation and amortization  1,943   1,109   834 
             
Operating income $16,765  $9,063  $7,702 
             


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We do not allocate net interest expense or tax expense or minority interest to the operating segments. The write-off of deferred financing fees of $170$528 for the year ended December 31, 2006 was recorded as a decrease in2009 reduced Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, for the Corporate and Other segment. The following table reconciles operating income (loss) as reported above to net income from continuing operations for each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008.
 
                        
 2008 2007 2006  2010 2009 2008 
Segment operating income $53,400  $297,406  $234,931 
Segment operating income (loss) $193,085  $(187,412) $47,024 
Interest expense  59,729   61,328   40,645   57,669   56,895   59,729 
Interest income  (301)  (325)  (1,387)  (322)  (79)  (301)
Income taxes  74,568   86,851   70,516   51,580   (63,088)  72,305 
Write-off of deferred financing fees        170      528    
Minority interest     (569)  (49)
              
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $(80,596) $150,121  $125,036  $84,158  $(181,668) $(84,709)
              
 
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for continuing operations by segment for the three-year period ended December 31, 2008:2010:
 
                                
   Drilling
 Product
      Drilling
 Product
   
 C&PS Services Sales Total  C&PS Services Sales Total 
Balance at December 31, 2005
 $247,792  $33,827  $12,032  $293,651 
Acquisitions  230,681   1,049      231,730 
Stock issued in accordance with earn-out provisions of purchase agreements  27,359         27,359 
Foreign currency translation  (69)        (69)
         
Balance at December 31, 2006
 $505,763  $34,876  $12,032  $552,671 
Acquisitions  19,391         19,391 
Impairment charge(a)  (13,360)        (13,360)
Amount paid pursuant to earn-out agreement  800         800 
Contingency adjustment and other(b)  (6,068)  (579)     (6,647)
Foreign currency translation  7,178      455   7,633 
         
Balance at December 31, 2007
 $513,704  $34,297  $12,487  $560,488  $512,363  $32,973  $3,794  $549,130 
Impairment associated with discontinued operations(c)  (1,341)  (1,324)  (8,693)  (11,358)
         
Balance at December 31, 2007, adjusted for discontinued operations
 $512,363  $32,973  $3,794  $549,130 
Acquisitions  71,209         71,209   71,209         71,209 
Impairment charge(a)  (243,481)  (27,410)  (1,393)  (272,284)  (243,481)  (27,410)  (1,393)  (272,284)
Contingency adjustment and other  (128)        (128)  (128)        (128)
Foreign currency translation  (6,335)        (6,335)  (6,335)        (6,335)
                  
Balance at December 31, 2008
 $333,628  $5,563  $2,401  $341,592  $333,628  $5,563  $2,401  $341,592 
Impairment charge(a)  (97,643)        (97,643)
Contingency adjustment and other  (126)        (126)
                  
Balance at December 31, 2009
 $235,859  $5,563  $2,401  $243,823 
Acquisitions  6,710         6,710 
         
Balance at December 31, 2010
 $242,569  $5,563  $2,401  $250,533 
         
 
 
(a)In accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” we are required to test ourWe evaluate goodwill for impairment annually, or more often if indicators of impairment exist. We performed this test for 2007 and determined that goodwill associated with our Canadian reportable unit was deemed to be impaired as of the test date, resulting in an impairment charge of $13,360. For the year ending December 31, 2008, we determined that goodwill associated with our Canadian reportable unit was further impaired as of the annual test date. However, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we believe thatFurthermore, due to the decline in the U.S. debt and equity markets, as well as the credit


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market, constituted a triggering event, as defined in SFAS No. 142. As such, we performedre-performed the prescribed impairment testing at December 31, 2008 and noted impairment which impacted several of our reportable units. Therefore, we recorded an impairment charge of $272,006 for the year ended December 31, 2008. For the year ending December 31, 2009, we determined that goodwill associated with several of our reportable units was also impaired so we recorded an impairment charge of $97,643. See Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies“Significant accounting policies — Fair Value Measurements.
(b)The contingency adjustment includes a reclassification of $3,485 from goodwill to identifiable intangible assets, primarily non-compete agreements and customer relationships, which were identified upon acquisition but for which the fair value was recently determined based upon estimates calculated by a third-party appraiser. Of this amount, $2,017 related to the acquisition of Pumpco Services, Inc. in November 2006. In addition, we recorded an adjustment to reduce goodwill related to the acquisition of Pumpco Services, Inc. totaling $3,136 associated with certain federal income tax liabilities recorded at the acquisition date that were deemed to be unnecessary based upon the 2006 federal tax return prepared in 2007. Partially offsetting these reductions to goodwill were additional charges associated with final working capital adjustments for several 2006 and 2007 acquisitions.
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Geographic information (d)(b):
 
                                
 United
   Other
    United
   Other
  
 States Canada International Total  States Canada International Total
Year Ended December 31, 2010
            
Revenue by sale origin to external customers $1,398,091  $81,190  $82,112  $1,561,393 
Income from continuing operations before taxes $123,595  $1,255  $10,888  $135,738 
December 31, 2010
            
Long-lived assets $1,190,545  $34,256  $23,865  $1,248,666 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
            
Revenue by sale origin to external customers $910,297  $55,514  $90,583  $1,056,394 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes $(254,884) $(11,069) $21,197  $(244,756)
December 31, 2009
            
Long-lived assets $1,151,320  $40,577  $27,031  $1,218,928 
Year Ended December 31, 2008
                            
Revenue by sale origin to external customers $1,650,815  $86,250  $101,489  $1,838,554  $1,647,176  $86,250  $101,489  $1,834,915 
Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest $(3,426) $(26,412) $23,810  $(6,028)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes $(9,802) $(26,412) $23,810  $(12,404)
December 31, 2008
                            
Long-lived assets $1,477,103  $47,170  $23,470  $1,547,743  $1,477,336  $47,170  $23,470  $1,547,976 
Year Ended December 31, 2007
                
Revenue by sale origin to external customers $1,336,490  $80,933  $78,020  $1,495,443 
Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest $241,799  $(13,484) $8,088  $236,403 
December 31, 2007
                
Long-lived assets $1,518,318  $94,434  $13,683  $1,626,435 
Year Ended December 31, 2006
                
Revenue by sale origin to external customers $939,895  $88,533  $56,183  $1,084,611 
Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest $178,815  $5,977  $10,711  $195,503 
December 31, 2006
                
Long-lived assets $1,226,342  $117,809  $5,533  $1,349,684 
 
 
(d)(b)The segment operating results provided above represent amounts for continuing operations as presented on the accompanying statements of operations. Long-lived assets presented above represent amounts associated with all operations as of the periods then ended as indicated. Revenues from external customers are assigned to geographic regionsregion based upon the domicile of the subsidiary providing the services or products to the customers.
We did not have revenues from any single customer which amounts to 10% or more of our total annual revenue for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 or 2006.


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16.  Legal matters and contingencies:
 
In the normal course of our business, we are a party to various pending or threatened claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings seeking damages or other remedies concerning our commercial operations, products, employees and other matters, including warranty and product liability claims and occasional claims by individuals alleging exposure to hazardous materials, on the job injuries and fatalities as a result of our products or operations. Many of the claims filed against us relate to motor vehicle accidents which can result in the loss of life or serious bodily injury. Some of these claims relate to matters occurring prior to our acquisition of businesses. In certain cases, we are entitled to indemnification from the sellers of such businesses.
 
Although we cannot know or predict with certainty the outcome of any claim or proceeding or the effect such outcomes may have on us, we believe that any liability resulting from the resolution of any of these matters, to the extent not otherwise provided for or covered by insurance, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
 
We have historically incurred additional insurance premium related to a cost-sharing provision of our general liability insurance policy, and we cannot be certain that we will not incur additional costs until either existing claims become further developed or until the limitation periods expire for each respective policy year. Any such additional


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premiums should not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. We incurred no additional premium related to this cost-sharing provision of our general liability policy in 2008, but paid approximately $1,400 of additional premium for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007.2010, 2009 or 2008.
 
17.  Financial instruments:
 
(a)  Interest rate risk:
(a)  Interest rate risk:
 
We manage ourcurrently have little exposure to interest rate risks through a combination of fixed and floating rate borrowings.risks. At December 31, 2008, 23%2010, 100% of our long-termoutstanding debt was floating rate borrowings. Of the remaining debt, 99% relatesrelated to the senior notes issued in December 2006 with a fixed interest rate of 8%. We are exposed to variable interest rate impact related to our outstanding letters of credit under our amended credit facility, See Note 11, “Long-term debt.”
 
(b)  Foreign currency rate risk:
 
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations in relation to our foreign operations. Approximately 5% of our revenues from continuing operations were derived from operations conducted in Canadian dollars for the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 2007.2009. For our Canadian operations, we recorded net income from continuing operations before taxes of $1,255 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and a net loss from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest of $26,412 and $13,484$11,069 for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.2009. Total assets denominated in Canadian dollars at December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 were $66,355$71,842 and $120,378,$59,343, respectively.
 
(c)  Credit risk:
 
A significant portion of our trade accounts receivable are from companies in the oil and gas industry, and as such, we are exposed to normal industry credit risks. We evaluate the credit-worthiness of our major new and existing customers’ financial condition and generally do not require collateral.


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NotesFor the year ended December 31, 2010, we had two customers who provided 12.2% and 10.7% of our total annual revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the same two customers represented 9.9% and 9.7% of our revenue. We did not have revenues from any single customer which amounted to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)10% or more of our total annual revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
18.  Commitments and contingences:
 
We have non-cancelable operating lease commitments for equipment and office space. These commitments for the next five years wereand thereafter are as follows at December 31, 2008:2010:
 
        
2009 $20,849 
2010  15,667 
2011  11,099  $27,287 
2012  8,354   21,624 
2013  6,378   17,538 
2014  10,487 
2015  4,954 
Thereafter  8,166   11,055 
      
 $70,513  $92,945 
      
 
We expensed operating lease payments totaling $22,750, $22,446$31,595, $25,477 and $19,108$22,750 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.


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19.  Related party transactions:
 
We believe all transactions with related parties have terms and conditions no less favorable to us than transactions with unaffiliated parties.
 
We have entered into lease agreements for properties owned by certain of our employees and former officers. The leases expire at different times through December 2016. Total lease expense pursuant to these leases was $2,828, $2,991$2,993, $2,749 and $2,306$2,828 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, respectively.
 
In connection with CES’the Complete Energy Services, Inc. (“CES”) acquisition of Hamm Co. in 2004, CES entered into thata certain Strategic Customer Relationship Agreement with Continental Resources, Inc. (“CRI”). By virtue of the Combination, through a subsidiary, we are now party to such agreement. The agreement provides CRI the option to engage a limited amount of our assets into a long-term contract at market rates. Mr. Hamm is a majority owner of CRI and serves as a member of our board of directors.
 
We provided services to companies that were majority-owned by certain of our directors during 2010 which totaled $131,524, of which $131,337 was sold to CRI and $187 was sold to other companies. In 2009, these sales totaled $40,623, of which $40,343 was sold to CRI, and $280 was sold to other companies and in 2008, whichthese sales totaled $61,194, of which $60,634 was sold to CRI, and $560 was sold to other companies. In 2007, these sales totaled $52,027, of which $51,340 was sold to CRI, and $687 was sold to other companies and, in 2006, these sales totaled $37,405, of which $37,008 was sold to CRI, and $397 was sold to other companies. We also purchased services from companies that are majority-owned by certain of our directors which totaled $2,866$556 in 2010, of which $490 was purchased from CRI and $66 was purchased from other companies. These purchases for 2009 totaled $1,423, of which $1,191 was purchased from CRI and $232 was purchased from other companies and in 2008, these purchases totaled $2,866, of which $2,750 was purchased from CRI and $116 was purchased from other companies. These purchases for 2007 totaled $1,260, of which $1,211 was purchased from CRI and $49 was purchased from other companies and, in 2006, these purchases totaled $755, of which $614 was purchased from CRI and $141 was purchased from other companies. At December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, our trade receivables included amounts from CRI of $10,542$50,048 and $7,611,$5,957, respectively, and ourwith no balance in trade payables included amounts due to CRIfor either of $181 and $47, respectively.these periods.
 
We provided services to companies majority-owned by certain of our officers, or current or former officers of our subsidiaries, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008. In 2010, these sales totaled $4,065, of which $2,537 was sold to HEP Oil (“HEP”), $21 was sold to Peak Oilfield and $1,507 was sold to other companies. For 2009, these sales totaled $3,552, of which $2,433 was sold to HEP, $9 was sold to Peak Oilfield and $1,110 was sold to other companies. For 2008, these sales totaled $11,256, of which $3,348 was sold to HEP, Oil (“HEP”), $1,660 was sold to Cimarron, $3,513 was sold to Peak Oilfield and $2,735 was sold to other companies. For 2007, these sales totaled $4,914, of which $2,974 was sold to HEP, $39 was sold to Cimarron, $1,527 was sold to Peak Oilfield and $374 was sold to other companies. In 2006, these sales totaled $8,346, of which $8,324 was sold to HEP and $22 was sold to other companies. HEP, Cimarron and Peak Oilfield are owned by a former officer of one of our subsidiaries who resigned his position in late 2006 but continued to provide consulting services through early 2007. We also purchased services from companies majority-owned by certain officers, or current or former officers of one of our subsidiaries. For 2008,2010, these purchases totaled $60,546,$180,119, of which $25,344$56,994 was purchased from Ortowski Construction primarily related to the manufacture of pressure


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pumping units, $7,910Resource Transport, $40,245 was purchased from Texas Specialty Sands, LLC primarily for the purchase of sand used for pressure pumping activities, $31,552 was purchased from Ortowski Construction primarily related to the manufacture of pressure pumping units, $30,217 was purchased from ORTEQ Energy Services, a heavy equipment construction company which also manufactures pressure pumping equipment, $7,772 was purchased from ProFuel, $7,935 was purchased from Wood Flowline Products, LLC $43 was purchased from Select Energy Services LLC and affiliates and $5,361 was purchased from other companies. For 2009, these purchases totaled $40,373, of which $13,920 was purchased from Ortowski Construction, $12,005 was purchased from Texas Specialty Sands, LLC, $3,302 was purchased from Resource Transport, $2,642 was purchased from ProFuel, $3,535 was purchased from Wood Flowline Products, LLC, $24 was purchased from Select Energy Services LLC and affiliates and $4,945 was purchased from other companies. For 2008, these purchases totaled $61,708, of which $25,344 was purchased from Ortowski Construction, $7,910 was purchased from Texas Specialty Sands, LLC, $4,809 was purchased from Resource Transport, $5,601 was purchased from ProFuel, $16,595 was purchased from Select Energy Services LLC and affiliates and $287$1,449 was purchased from other companies. Ortowski Construction, ORTEQ Energy Services, Texas Specialty Sands, LLC, Resource Transport, and Pro Fuel and Wood Flowline Products, LLC are owned by parties, one of whom is a former employee, who are related to a current employee who is an officer of one of our subsidiaries.a subsidiary, or the officer himself. Select Energy Services LLC is owned by a former officer of one of our subsidiaries who purchased a disposal group from us during May 2008. Of the total purchases


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from Select Energy Services, LLC, $11,098 was purchased from the businesses sold as part of this disposal group for the period May 19, 2008 through December 31, 2008. For 2007, these purchases from related companies totaled $70,550, of which $64,503 was purchased from Ortowski Construction, $70 was purchased from HEP and $5,977 was purchased from other companies. In 2006, we purchased $5,598, of which $216 was purchased from HEP and $5,382 was purchased from other companies. At December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, our trade receivables included amounts from HEP of $384$310 and $405,$270, respectively. Our trade payables
One of our Mexican subsidiaries, Servicios Petrotec de S.A. de C.V., has purchased services from entities in which certain of our current and accrued expenses atformer employees have ownership interests. We purchased fluid transportation, industrial cleaning, pumping equipment and safety equipment, totaling $1,575, $1,262 and $1,485 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, and 2007 included amounts payable to Ortowski construction of $175 and $6,105, respectively. Amounts payable at December 31, 2008 to Texas Specialty Sand, LLC, Resource Transport, and ProFuel totaled $581, $199 and $187, respectively. There were no amounts payable to HEP or Cimarron at December 31, 2008 and 2007.
 
We provided services totaling $1,697, $2,068$1,430, $1,012 and $5,367$1,697 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, respectively, to Laramie Energy LLC and Laramie Energy II (collectively “Laramie”), companies for which one of our directors serves as an officer. At December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, our trade receivables included amounts due from Laramie totaling $383$858 and $27,$326, respectively.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, we provided services totaling $9,468, $11,016$8,555, $3,613 and $3,659,$9,468, respectively, and purchased services totaling $14,108, $13,757$3,456, $8,784 and $28,114,$14,108, respectively, from companies, or their affiliates, that formerly employed our current officers or for customers on whose board of directors or management team certain of our current directors serve.
 
We entered intopaid $3,450 in May 2009 pursuant to subordinated note agreements with certain employees, including currentformer officers of subsidiaries, whereby we are obligated to pay an aggregate principal amount of $8,450 pursuantrelated to promissory notes issued in conjunction with 2005 and 2004 business acquisitions. Of this amount, $5,000 was repaid in May 2006. The remaining notes mature in 2009. See Note 11, Long-term Debt.
On December 1, 2001, Bison Oilfield Tools, Ltd. (“Bison”), and PEG, a subsidiary of IPS, entered into a lease agreement pursuant to which PEG leases real property from Bison. A former director of IPS controls Bison as the president of its two general partners. IPS paid Bison $4 per month through December 2006.
 
Premier Integrated Technologies Ltd. (“PIT”), an affiliate of IPS, purchased $1,493, $2,290$3,823, $2,427 and $2,083$1,493 of machining services from a company controlled by employees of PIT during the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, respectively.
 
On September 29, 2005, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Spindletop and Mr. Schmitz, a former officer of one of our subsidiaries. Pursuant to the agreement, we purchased the assets of Spindletop in exchange for approximately $200 cash and 90,364 shares of our common stock. Mr. Schmitz was a member of our key operational management who resigned as an officer of one of our subsidiaries in late 2006. Mr. Schmitz remained in our employ as of December 31, 2006. On January 1, 2007, Mr. Schmitz purchased the assets of one of our subsidiaries for $412, resulting in a gain on the sale of $156. On May 19, 2008, we sold certain business assets located primarily in north Texas which included our product supply stores, certain drilling logistics assets and other completion and production services assets to Select Energy Services, L.L.C., an oilfield service company located in Gainesville, Texas which is partially owned by Mr. Schmitz.Schmitz who resigned as an officer of one of our subsidiaries in late 2006. The proceeds from the sale totaled $50,150 in cash and we received assets with a fair market value of $7,987. We recorded a loss of $6,935 associated with the sale of this disposal group, and we will provide certain administrative functions for a period of one year at anagreed-upon rate. For the period May 20, 2008 through December 31, 2008, we sold services totaling $1,509 and purchased products and services totaling $11,098 from these former subsidiaries. See Note 14, Discontinued“Discontinued operations. At December 31, 2010, our trade receivables and payables included amounts related to these disposed businesses which totaled $7 and $177, respectively and at December 31, 2009, our trade receivables and payables included amounts related to these disposed businesses which totaled $21 and $295, respectively.
20.  Retirement plans:
Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted and established (and subsequently amended and restated for compliance and other issues) the Complete Production Services, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, whereby eligible participants, including members of senior management, non-employee directors and certain highly-compensated individuals, could defer up to 90% of their compensation and up to 90% of the employees’ annual incentive bonus, or 100% of director compensation for services rendered, into various investment options pre-tax. For amounts deferred, we will match the contributiondollar-for-dollar up to four percent of compensation minus $3.3, and we may make other discretionary contributions pursuant to resolutions of this plan’s administrative committee. Participants immediately vest in amounts deferred as well as any matching or discretionary contributions we make. Participants bear the risk of loss associated with investment gains or losses. We intend that this plan will meet all the requirements necessary to be a nonqualified, unfunded, unsecured plan of deferred compensation within the meaning of Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. We have recorded an asset and corresponding liability totaling $882 related to the rabbi trust associated


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with our deferred compensation plan. For the years ended December 31, 2008, our trade receivables2010 and payables included amounts2009, we expensed an insignificant amount related to these disposed businesses which totaled $323 and $529, respectively.matching contributions associated with this deferred compensation plan.
On November 8, 2006, we acquired Pumpco, a provider of pressure pumping services in the Barnett Shale play of north Texas, in exchange for consideration of $144,635 in cash, net of cash acquired, the issuance of 1,010,566 shares of our common stock and the assumption of $30,250 of debt held by Pumpco at the time of the acquisition. Pumpco was purchased from the stockholders of Pumpco. Prior to the acquisition,SCF-VI, L.P.(“SCF-VI”) was the majority stockholder of Pumpco.SCF-VI is an affiliate ofSCF-IV, L.P.(“SCF-IV”), which held approximately 35% of our outstanding common stock at the time of the acquisition. Andy Waite and David Baldwin were our Directors at the time of the acquisition and serve as officers of the ultimate general partner ofSCF-VI. Our Board of Directors established a Special Committee of directors, each independent ofSCF-IV or any of its affiliates, to review and approve the terms of the transaction. UBS Investment Bank acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Special Committee. In addition, John Schmitz, one of our key members of management during 2006, was a stockholder of Pumpco prior to the acquisition. The nature and amount of the consideration paid was determined by negotiations between the stockholders of Pumpco and our management and the Special Committee of our Board of Directors.
20.  Retirement plans:
 
We maintain defined contribution retirement plans for substantially all of our U.S. and Canadian employees who have completed six months of service. Employees may voluntarily contribute up to a maximum percentage of their salaries to these plans subject to certain statutory maximum dollar values. The maximums range from 20% to 60%, depending on the plan. We make matching contributions at 25% — 50% of the first 6% or 7% of the employee’s contributions, depending on the plan. The employer contributions vest immediately with respect to the Canadian RRSP plan and U.S. 401(k) plan. In response to market conditions, effective May 1, 2009, we amended our 401(k) plan and deferred compensation plan to suspend matching contributions to such plans through December 31, 2010. We re-instated our matching contribution in 2011, see Note 24, “Subsequent events.”
 
We expensed $6,101, $5,216$436, $2,231 and $3,194$6,101 related to our various defined contribution plans for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006,2008, respectively.
 
We provide a seniority premium benefit to substantially all of our Mexican employees, through a subsidiary, in accordance with Mexican law. The benefit consists of a one-time payment equivalent to12-days wages for each year of service (calculated at the employee’s current wage rate but not exceeding twice the minimum wage), payable upon voluntary termination after fifteen years of service, involuntary termination or death. In addition, we provide statutory mandated severance benefits to substantially all Mexican employees, which includes a one-time payment of three months wages, plus20-days wages for each year of service, payable upon involuntary termination without cause and charged to income as incurred. We accrued $1,591$1,249 and $814$1,604 at December 31, 20082010 and 2007,2009, respectively, related to our liability under this benefit arrangement in Mexico.


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21.  Unaudited selected quarterly data:
 
The following table presents selected quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 20072009 (unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
                                
 2008 — Quarter Ended  2010 — Quarter Ended
 March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,  March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,
Revenues $417,178  $441,085  $493,233  $487,058  $309,704  $360,245  $418,609  $472,835 
Operating income (loss) $80,477  $75,140  $96,041  $(198,258)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $41,773  $39,843  $52,343  $(214,555)
Operating income $10,589  $39,869  $68,181  $74,446 
Net income (loss) $43,924  $32,986  $52,190  $(214,555) $(2,762) $15,671  $33,030  $38,219 
Earnings per share — continuing operations(a):                
Earnings (loss) per share(a):            
Basic $0.58  $0.54  $0.71  $(2.87) $(0.04) $0.21  $0.43  $0.50 
Diluted $0.57  $0.54  $0.70  $(2.87) $(0.04) $0.20  $0.42  $0.49 
Earnings per share(a):                
Basic $0.61  $0.45  $0.71  $(2.87)
Diluted $0.60  $0.44  $0.70  $(2.87)
 
                                
 2007 — Quarter Ended  2009 — Quarter Ended
 March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,  March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,
Revenues $366,222  $366,814  $373,405  $389,002  $336,681  $238,398  $229,913  $251,402 
Operating income $87,172  $77,961  $72,174  $60,099 
Net income from continuing operations $44,217  $40,105  $38,791  $27,008 
Net income $47,351  $43,783  $41,608  $28,822 
Earnings per share — continuing operations(a):                
Operating income (loss) $14,006  $(22,902) $(64,132) $(114,384)
Net loss $(336) $(25,832) $(52,025) $(103,475)
Loss per share(a):            
Basic $0.62  $0.56  $0.54  $0.37  $0.00  $(0.34) $(0.69) $(1.38)
Diluted $0.61  $0.55  $0.53  $0.37  $0.00  $(0.34) $(0.69) $(1.38)
Earnings per share(a):                
Basic $0.66  $0.61  $0.58  $0.40 
Diluted $0.65  $0.60  $0.57  $0.39 
 
 
(a)Quarterly earnings per share amounts were calculated based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the applicable quarter. Therefore the sum of the quarterly earnings per share results may not agree to earnings per share for the year in the accompanying Statements of Operations, as the annual results were calculated based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year.


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22.  Guarantor and non-guarantor condensed consolidating financial statements:
 
The following tables present the financial data required by SECRegulation S-XRule 3-10(f) related to condensed consolidating financial statements, and includes the following: (1) condensed consolidating balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 20082010 and 2007;2009; (2) condensed consolidating statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006;2008; and (3) condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2008, 20072010, 2009 and 2006.2008.
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 20082010
 
                                        
   Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
      Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
   
 Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated  Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated 
Current assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $25,399  $936  $5,078  $(12,323) $19,090  $111,834  $569  $31,046  $(16,768) $126,681 
Trade accounts receivable, net  201   312,591   30,561      343,353 
Accounts receivable, net  696   313,936   31,016      345,648 
Inventory, net     28,051   13,840      41,891      21,935   11,601      33,536 
Prepaid expenses  1,060   19,375   1,037      21,472   6,388   10,980   1,332      18,700 
Tax receivable  21,021   307         21,328 
Income tax receivable  10,164   13,298         23,462 
Current deferred tax assets  2,499            2,499 
Other current assets  882   502         1,384 
                      
Total current assets  47,681   361,260   50,516   (12,323)  447,134   132,463   361,220   74,995   (16,768)  551,910 
Property, plant and equipment, net  4,956   1,097,241   64,256      1,166,453   4,730   898,013   53,285      956,028 
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries  937,773   88,669      (1,026,442)     930,631   115,449      (1,046,080)   
Inter-company receivable  784,125   (502)     (783,623)     554,482      445   (554,927)   
Goodwill  55,354   283,657   2,581      341,592   15,531   232,144   2,858      250,533 
Other long-term assets, net  14,009   22,163   3,526      39,698   29,966   10,161   1,978      42,105 
                      
Total assets $1,843,898  $1,852,488  $120,879  $(1,822,388) $1,994,877  $1,667,803  $1,616,987  $133,561  $(1,617,775) $1,800,576 
                      
Current liabilities                                        
Current maturities of long-term debt $  $3,792  $11  $  $3,803 
Accounts payable  2,201   59,052   8,553   (12,323)  57,483  $376  $82,952  $8,539  $(16,768) $75,099 
Accrued liabilities  13,422   17,916   6,247      37,585   18,269   21,355   4,667      44,291 
Accrued payroll and payroll burdens  5,362   22,960   2,971      31,293   4,353   19,325   2,890      26,568 
Accrued interest  2,704      50      2,754   2,439   1   6      2,446 
Notes payable  1,353            1,353 
Taxes payable  (1,900)     1,900       
Current deferred tax liabilities     1,289         1,289 
Income taxes payable  (1,043)     1,043       
                      
Total current liabilities  23,142   105,009   19,732   (12,323)  135,560   24,394   123,633   17,145   (16,768)  148,404 
Long-term debt  836,000   299   7,543      843,842   650,000            650,000 
Inter-company payable     784,125   (502)  (783,623)        553,907   1,020   (554,927)   
Deferred income taxes  115,641   25,281   5,437      146,359   186,693   3,794   (65)     190,422 
Minority interest               
Other long-term liabilities  882   5,022   12      5,916 
                      
Total liabilities  974,783   914,714   32,210   (795,946)  1,125,761   861,969   686,356   18,112   (571,695)  994,742 
Stockholders’ equity                                        
Total stockholders’ equity  869,115   937,774   88,669   (1,026,442)  869,116   805,834   930,631   115,449   (1,046,080)  805,834 
                      
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,843,898  $1,852,488  $120,879  $(1,822,388) $1,994,877  $1,667,803  $1,616,987  $133,561  $(1,617,775) $1,800,576 
                      


108103


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 20072009
 
                                        
   Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
      Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
   
 Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated  Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated 
Current assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $8,217  $5,549  $6,605  $(6,747) $13,624  $64,871  $519  $17,001  $(5,031) $77,360 
Trade accounts receivable, net  62   276,706   28,914      305,682 
Accounts receivable, net  610   143,135   27,539      171,284 
Inventory, net     16,022   13,855      29,877      23,001   14,463      37,464 
Prepaid expenses  2,021   20,826   896      23,743   3,897   13,052   994      17,943 
Income tax receivable  35,404   20,201   2,001      57,606 
Current deferred tax assets  8,158            8,158 
Other current assets  5,092            5,092      111         111 
Current assets held for sale     50,307         50,307 
                      
Total current assets  15,392   369,410   50,270   (6,747)  428,325   112,940   200,019   61,998   (5,031)  369,926 
Property, plant and equipment, net  4,623   953,169   55,398      1,013,190   4,222   876,304   60,607      941,133 
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries  850,238   114,529      (964,767)     755,435   104,974      (860,409)   
Inter-company receivable  894,356   371      (894,727)     607,325         (607,325)   
Goodwill  82,683   418,035   48,412      549,130   15,531   225,434   2,858      243,823 
Other long-term assets, net  14,804   12,321   3,939      31,064   16,026   13,803   4,143      33,972 
Long-term assets held for sale     33,050         33,050 
                      
Total assets $1,862,096  $1,900,885  $158,019  $(1,866,241) $2,054,759  $1,511,479  $1,420,534  $129,606  $(1,472,765) $1,588,854 
                      
Current liabilities                                        
Current maturities of long-term debt $  $328  $70  $  $398  $  $228  $  $  $228 
Accounts payable  1,364   53,159   8,631   (6,747)  56,407   445   30,028   6,303   (5,031)  31,745 
Accrued liabilities  5,792   39,355   7,425      52,572   14,064   18,257   8,781      41,102 
Accrued payroll and payroll burdens  1,278   21,555   1,217      24,050   388   10,847   2,324      13,559 
Accrued interest  4,462      91      4,553   3,198      8      3,206 
Notes payable  15,319   35         15,354   1,068   1         1,069 
Taxes payable        6,506      6,506 
Current liabilities of held for sale operations     9,705         9,705 
Income taxes payable        813      813 
                      
Total current liabilities  28,215   124,137   23,940   (6,747)  169,545   19,163   59,361   18,229   (5,031)  91,722 
Long-term debt  810,000   3,690   12,295      825,985   650,000      2      650,002 
Inter-company payable     894,356   371   (894,727)        601,947   5,378   (607,325)   
Deferred income taxes  93,557   26,379   6,885      126,821   143,427   3,793   1,020      148,240 
Minority interest     2,085         2,085 
                      
Total liabilities  931,772   1,050,647   43,491   (901,474)  1,124,436   812,590   665,101   24,629   (612,356)  889,964 
Stockholders’ equity                                        
Total stockholders’ equity  930,324   850,238   114,528   (964,767)  930,323   698,889   755,433   104,977   (860,409)  698,890 
                      
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,862,096  $1,900,885  $158,019  $(1,866,241) $2,054,759  $1,511,479  $1,420,534  $129,606  $(1,472,765) $1,588,854 
                      


109104


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2010
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Revenue:                    
Service $  $1,401,665  $132,774  $(6,821) $1,527,618 
Product     3,247   30,528      33,775 
                     
      1,404,912   163,302   (6,821)  1,561,393 
Service expenses     889,862   102,052   (6,821)  985,093 
Product expenses     3,452   22,495      25,947 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  39,090   122,189   14,166      175,445 
Depreciation and amortization  1,354   168,104   12,365      181,823 
                     
Income (loss) before interest and taxes  (40,444)  221,305   12,224      193,085 
Interest expense  58,132   5,653   105   (6,221)  57,669 
Interest income  (6,511)  (8)  (24)  6,221   (322)
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  (140,929)  (8,926)     149,855    
                     
Income (loss) before taxes  48,864   224,586   12,143   (149,855)  135,738 
Taxes  (35,294)  83,657   3,217      51,580 
                     
Net income (loss) $84,158  $140,929  $8,926  $(149,855) $84,158 
                     


105


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2009
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Revenue:                    
Service $  $902,157  $115,768  $(5,612) $1,012,313 
Product     13,752   30,329      44,081 
                     
      915,909   146,097   (5,612)  1,056,394 
Service expenses     613,823   83,953   (5,612)  692,164 
Product expenses     13,273   19,928      33,201 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  33,785   129,240   18,395      181,420 
Depreciation and amortization  1,602   185,601   13,529      200,732 
Fixed asset and other intangibles impairment loss     38,646         38,646 
Goodwill impairment loss     97,643         97,643 
                     
Income (loss) before interest and taxes  (35,387)  (162,317)  10,292      (187,412)
Interest expense  56,955   6,713   177   (6,950)  56,895 
Interest income  (7,010)  (6)  (13)  6,950   (79)
Write-off of deferred financing costs  528            528 
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  133,340   (8,846)     (124,494)   
                     
Income (loss) before taxes  (219,200)  (160,178)  10,128   124,494   (244,756)
Taxes  (37,532)  (26,838)  1,282      (63,088)
                     
Net income (loss) $(181,668) $(133,340) $8,846  $124,494  $(181,668)
                     


106


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2008
 
                                        
   Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
      Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
   
 Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated  Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated 
Revenue:                                        
Service $  $1,641,394  $142,625  $(4,567) $1,779,452  $  $1,637,755  $142,625  $(4,567) $1,775,813 
Product     13,988   45,114      59,102      13,988   45,114      59,102 
                      
     1,655,382   187,739   (4,567)  1,838,554      1,651,743   187,739   (4,567)  1,834,915 
Service expenses     994,495   101,957   (4,567)  1,091,885      997,184   101,957   (4,567)  1,094,574 
Product expenses     11,507   30,407      41,914      11,507   30,407      41,914 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  38,293   142,667   17,292      198,252   38,293   142,615   17,292      198,200 
Depreciation and amortization  1,516   164,965   14,616      181,097   1,516   165,065   14,616      181,197 
Impairment charge  27,670   218,500   25,836      272,006   27,670   218,500   25,836      272,006 
                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before interest and taxes  (67,479)  123,248   (2,369)     53,400   (67,479)  116,872   (2,369)     47,024 
Interest expense  62,247   10,939   634   (14,091)  59,729   62,247   10,939   634   (14,091)  59,729 
Interest income  (14,245)  (13)  (134)  14,091   (301)  (14,245)  (13)  (134)  14,091   (301)
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  10,431   8,111      (18,542)     10,431   8,111      (18,542)   
                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest  (125,912)  104,211   (2,869)  18,542   (6,028)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes  (125,912)  97,835   (2,869)  18,542   (12,404)
Taxes  (40,457)  109,783   5,242      74,568   (40,457)  107,520   5,242      72,305 
                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations  (85,455)  (5,572)  (8,111)  18,542   (80,596)  (85,455)  (9,685)  (8,111)  18,542   (84,709)
Discontinued operations (net of tax)     (4,859)        (4,859)     (4,859)        (4,859)
                      
Net income (loss) $(85,455) $(10,431) $(8,111) $18,542  $(85,455) $(85,455) $(14,544) $(8,111) $18,542  $(89,568)
                      


110107


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of OperationsCash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 20072010
 
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Revenue:                    
Service $  $1,338,528  $120,368  $(4,310) $1,454,586 
Product     2,272   38,585      40,857 
                     
      1,340,800   158,953   (4,310)  1,495,443 
Service expenses     759,334   91,918   (4,310)  846,942 
Product expenses     2,233   25,388      27,621 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  28,136   137,475   13,416      179,027 
Depreciation and amortization  1,102   119,909   10,342      131,353 
Impairment loss        13,094      13,094 
                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, impairment charge and minority interest  (29,238)  321,849   4,795      297,406 
Interest expense  63,554   21,348   1,101   (24,675)  61,328 
Interest income  (24,715)     (285)  24,675   (325)
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  (195,659)  (474)     196,133    
                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest  127,582   300,975   3,979   (196,133)  236,403 
Taxes  (33,982)  116,759   4,074      86,851 
                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest  161,564   184,216   (95)  (196,133)  149,552 
Minority interest        (569)     (569)
                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations  161,564   184,216   474   (196,133)  150,121 
Discontinued operations (net of tax)     11,443         11,443 
                     
Net income (loss) $161,564  $195,659  $474  $(196,133) $161,564 
                     
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Cash provided by:                    
Net income (loss) $84,158  $140,929  $8,926  $(149,855) $84,158 
Items not affecting cash:                    
Equity in loss of consolidated affiliates  (140,929)  (8,926)     149,855    
Depreciation and amortization  1,354   168,104   12,365      181,823 
Other  15,066   50,422   (632)     64,856 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions  30,112   (134,999)  1,500   (11,292)  (114,679)
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (10,239)  215,530   22,159   (11,292)  216,158 
Investing activities:                    
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (1,862)  (138,808)  (4,353)     (145,023)
Inter-company receipts  52,843         (52,843)   
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (33,721)        (33,721)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets     5,317   165      5,482 
Other  (826)           (826)
                     
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities  50,155   (167,212)  (4,188)  (52,843)  (174,088)
Financing activities:                    
Repayments of long-term debt     (228)  (2)     (230)
Repayments of notes payable  (1,069)           (1,069)
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)     (48,040)  (4,358)  52,398    
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  8,082            8,082 
Treasury stock purchased  (1,431)           (1,431)
Other  1,465            1,465 
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  7,047   (48,268)  (4,360)  52,398   6,817 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        434      434 
                     
Change in cash and cash equivalents  46,963   50   14,045   (11,737)  49,321 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  64,871   519   17,001   (5,031)  77,360 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $111,834  $569  $31,046  $(16,768) $126,681 
                     


111108


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of OperationsCash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 20062009
 
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Revenue:                    
Service $  $941,800  $117,137  $(3,912) $1,055,025 
Product     792   28,794      29,586 
                     
      942,592   145,931   (3,912)  1,084,611 
Service expenses     529,024   87,688   (3,912)  612,800 
Product expenses     122   16,424      16,546 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  20,752   110,863   12,817      144,432 
Depreciation and amortization  1,192   64,769   9,941      75,902 
                     
Income from continuing operations before interest, taxes and minority interest  (21,944)  237,814   19,061      234,931 
Interest expense  40,238   17,972   1,920   (19,485)  40,645 
Interest income  (20,733)     (139)  19,485   (1,387)
Write-off of deferred financing costs     170         170 
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  (162,045)  (13,786)     175,831    
                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest  120,596   233,458   17,280   (175,831)  195,503 
Taxes  (18,490)  83,660   5,346      70,516 
                     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest  139,086   149,798   11,934   (175,831)  124,987 
Minority interest        (49)     (49)
                     
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  139,086   149,798   11,983   (175,831)  125,036 
Discontinued operations (net of tax)     12,247   1,803      14,050 
                     
Net income (loss) $139,086  $162,045  $13,786  $(175,831) $139,086 
                     
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Cash provided by:                    
Net income (loss) $(181,668) $(133,340) $8,846  $124,494  $(181,668)
Items not affecting cash:                    
Equity in loss of consolidated affiliates  133,340   (8,846)     (124,494)   
Depreciation and amortization  1,602   185,601   13,529      200,732 
Fixed asset and other intangibles impairment loss     38,646         38,646 
Goodwill impairment loss     97,643         97,643 
Other  14,603   14,658   3,697      32,958 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities  96,585   1,758   (8,742)  7,292   96,893 
                     
Net cash provided by operating activities  64,462   196,120   17,330   7,292   285,204 
Investing activities:                    
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (649)  (32,431)  (4,351)     (37,431)
Inter-company receipts  172,228   (502)     (171,726)   
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets     19,996   804      20,800 
Other     (1,497)        (1,497)
                     
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities  171,579   (14,434)  (3,547)  (171,726)  (18,128)
Financing activities:                    
Issuances of long-term debt  1,635      1,559      3,194 
Repayments of long-term debt  (187,628)  (3,907)  (9,074)     (200,609)
Repayments of notes payable  (8,244)           (8,244)
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)     (177,606)  5,880   171,726    
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  496            496 
Treasury stock purchased  (132)           (132)
Deferred financing fees  (2,911)           (2,911)
Other  215            215 
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (196,569)  (181,513)  (1,635)  171,726   (207,991)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        (225)     (225)
                     
Change in cash and cash equivalents  39,472   173   11,923   7,292   58,860 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  25,399   346   5,078   (12,323)  18,500 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $64,871  $519  $17,001  $(5,031) $77,360 
                     


112109


COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2008
 
                                        
   Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
      Guarantor
 Non-guarantor
 Eliminations/
   
 Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated  Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Reclassifications Consolidated 
Cash provided by:                                        
Net income (loss) $(85,455) $(10,431) $(8,111) $18,542  $(85,455) $(89,568) $(14,544) $(8,111) $22,655  $(89,568)
Items not affecting cash:                                        
Equity in loss of consolidated affiliates  10,431   8,111      (18,542)     14,544   8,111      (22,655)   
Depreciation and amortization  1,516   166,959   14,616      183,091   1,516   167,059   14,616      183,191 
Impairment charge  27,670   218,500   25,836      272,006   27,670   218,500   25,836      272,006 
Other  5,182   39,114   680      44,976   5,182   35,204   680      41,066 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions  (61,520)  11,069   (8,143)  (5,576)  (64,170)  (61,520)  18,953   (8,143)  (5,576)  (56,286)
                      
Net cash provided by operating activities  (102,176)  433,322   24,878   (5,576)  350,448 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (102,176)  433,283   24,878   (5,576)  350,409 
Investing activities:                                        
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (180,154)        (180,154)     (180,154)        (180,154)
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (1,632)  (229,346)  (22,837)     (253,815)  (1,632)  (229,307)  (22,837)     (253,776)
Inter-company receipts  87,395         (87,395)     87,395         (87,395)   
Proceeds from sale of disposal group     50,150         50,150      50,150         50,150 
Other     9,369   313      9,682      9,369   313      9,682 
                      
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities  85,763   (349,981)  (22,524)  (87,395)  (374,137)  85,763   (349,942)  (22,524)  (87,395)  (374,098)
Financing activities:                                        
Issuances of long-term debt  341,043      9,072      350,115   341,043      9,072      350,115 
Repayments of long-term debt  (314,605)  (814)  (13,863)     (329,282)  (314,605)  (814)  (13,863)     (329,282)
Repayments of notes payable  (14,001)           (14,001)  (14,001)           (14,001)
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)     (87,140)  (255)  87,395         (87,140)  (255)  87,395    
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  12,014            12,014   12,014            12,014 
Other  9,144            9,144   9,144            9,144 
                      
Net cash provided by (used in) financing Activities  33,595   (87,954)  (5,046)  87,395   27,990 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  33,595   (87,954)  (5,046)  87,395   27,990 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        1,165      1,165         1,165      1,165 
                      
Change in cash and cash equivalents  17,182   (4,613)  (1,527)  (5,576)  5,466   17,182   (4,613)  (1,527)  (5,576)  5,466 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  8,217   5,549   6,605   (6,747)  13,624   8,217   4,959   6,605   (6,747)  13,034 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $25,399  $936  $5,078  $(12,323) $19,090  $25,399  $346  $5,078  $(12,323) $18,500 
                      


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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2007
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Cash provided by:                    
Net income $161,564  $195,659  $474  $(196,133) $161,564 
Items not affecting cash:                    
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  (195,659)  (474)     196,133    
Depreciation and amortization  1,102   124,517   10,342      135,961 
Impairment charge        13,094      13,094 
Other  1,604   49,725   (2,225)     49,104 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions  78,277   (102,458)  6,220   (3,259)  (21,220)
                     
Net cash provided by operating activities  46,888   266,969   27,905   (3,259)  338,503 
Investing activities:                    
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (50,406)        (50,406)
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (2,029)  (349,568)  (16,062)     (367,659)
Inter-company advances  (116,113)        116,113    
Other     8,325   945      9,270 
                     
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities  (118,142)  (391,649)  (15,117)  116,113   (408,795)
Financing activities:                    
Issuances of long-term debt  333,684      10,106      343,790 
Repayments of long-term debt  (252,352)  (1,230)  (15,187)     (268,769)
Repayments of notes payable  (18,846)           (18,846)
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)     121,926   (5,813)  (116,113)   
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  4,179            4,179 
Other  6,289            6,289 
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing Activities  72,954   120,696   (10,894)  (116,113)  66,643 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        (2,601)     (2,601)
                     
Change in cash and cash equivalents  1,700   (3,984)  (707)  (3,259)  (6,250)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  6,517   9,533��  7,312   (3,488)  19,874 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $8,217  $5,549  $6,605  $(6,747) $13,624 
                     


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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2006
                     
     Guarantor
  Non-guarantor
  Eliminations/
    
  Parent  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Reclassifications  Consolidated 
 
Cash provided by:                    
Net income $139,086  $162,045  $13,786  $(175,831) $139,086 
Items not affecting cash:                    
Equity in earnings of consolidated affiliates  (162,045)  (13,786)     175,831    
Depreciation and amortization  1,192   68,332   10,289      79,813 
Other  8,946   29,502   (641)     37,807 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions  37,966   (105,435)  1,994   (3,488)  (68,963)
                     
Net cash provided by operating activities  25,145   140,658   25,428   (3,488)  187,743 
Investing activities:                    
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (360,730)  (8,876)     (369,606)
Additions to property, plant and equipment  (810)  (289,680)  (13,432)     (303,922)
Inter-company advances  (504,609)        504,609    
Purchase of short-term securities  (165,000)           (165,000)
Proceeds from sale of short-term securities  165,000            165,000 
Proceeds from sale of disposal group        19,310      19,310 
Other  (808)  4,168   (5)     3,355 
                     
Net cash used for investing activities  (506,227)  (646,242)  (3,003)  504,609   (650,863)
Financing activities:                    
Issuances of long-term debt  598,133      10,570      608,703 
Repayments of long-term debt  (1,028,631)     (25,158)     (1,053,789)
Repayments of notes payable  (13,589)           (13,589)
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)     509,074   (4,465)  (504,609)   
Borrowings under senior notes  650,000            650,000 
Proceeds from issuances of common stock  291,674            291,674 
Other  (11,623)           (11,623)
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  485,964   509,074   (19,053)  (504,609)  471,376 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        213      213 
                     
Change in cash and cash equivalents  4,882   3,490   3,585   (3,488)  8,469 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  1,635   6,043   3,727      11,405 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $6,517  $9,533  $7,312  $(3,488) $19,874 
                     


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23.  Recent accounting pronouncements and authoritative literature:
 
In February 2007,The FASB has addressed the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendmentissue of FASB Statement No. 115.” This pronouncement permits entities to use the fair value method to measure certain financial assets and liabilities by electing an irrevocable option to use the fair value method at specified election dates. After election of the option, subsequent changes in fair value would result in the recognition of unrealized gains or losses as period costsbusiness combinations during the period the change occurred. SFAS No. 159 became effective on January 1, 2008. We have not elected to adopt the fair value option prescribed by SFAS No. 159 for assets and liabilities held as of December 31, 2008, but we will consider the provisions of SFAS No. 159 and may elect to apply the fair value option for assets or liabilities associated with future transactions.
recent years. In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidating Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51.” This pronouncement establishes accountingguidance regarding business combinations that substantially replaced previously existing guidance, while maintaining the precepts prescribed therein, and reporting standards for non-controlling interests, commonly referred to as minority interests. Specifically, this statement requires that the non-controlling interest be presented as a component of equity on the balance sheet, and that net income be presented prior to adjustment for the non-controlling interests’ portion of earnings with the portion of net income attributable to the parent company and the non-controlling interest both presented on the face of the statement of operations. In addition, this pronouncement provides a single method of accounting for changes in the parent’s ownership interest in the non-controlling entity, and requires the parent to recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary with a non-controlling interest is deconsolidated. Additional disclosure items are required related to the non-controlling interest. This pronouncement becomes effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The statement should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year that the statement is adopted. However, the disclosure requirements must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact that SFAS No. 160 may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB revised SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” which will replace that pronouncement in its entirety. While the revised statement will retain the fundamental requirements of SFAS No. 141, it will also requirefurther requiring that all assets and liabilities and non-controlling interests of an acquired business be measured at their fair value, with limited exceptions, including the recognition of acquisition-related costs and anticipated restructuring costs separate from the acquired net assets. In addition, the statement provides guidance for recognizingentities must recognize pre-acquisition contingencies, and states that an acquirer must recognizeas well as assets and liabilities assumed arising from contractual contingencies as of the acquisition date, measured at acquisition-date fair values, butand must recognize all other contractual contingencies as of the acquisition date, measured at their acquisition-date fair values only if it is more likely than not that these contingencies meet the definition of an asset or liability in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, “Elements of Financial Statements.” Furthermore,liability. In addition, this statementstandard provides guidance for measuring goodwill and recording a bargain purchase, defined as a business combination in which total acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the consideration transferred plus any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and it requiresstates that the acquirer recognize that excess in earnings as a gain attributable to the acquirer. This statement becomes effective at the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and must be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact that this statement may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In June 2008, the FASB issued a FASB Staff Position (“FSP”)No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities,” which states that unvested share-based awards which have non-forfeitable rights to participate in dividend distributions should be considered participating securities in order to calculate earnings per share in accordance with the “Two-Class Method” described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” This guidance becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, with retrospective application to prior periods. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.acquiring


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In September 2008,entity must recognize that excess in earnings as a gain attributable to the acquirer. The FASB issued an FSPNo. FAS 144-d, “Amendingamended this guidance in April 2009 as it relates to accounting for assets and liabilities assumed in a business combination which arise from contingencies. This amendment requires that contingent assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination to be recognized at fair value on the Criteriaacquisition date if fair value can be reasonably estimated during the measurement period. If fair value cannot be reasonably estimated during the measurement period, the contingent asset or liability would be recognized as a contingency, in accordance with existing U.S. GAAP, with reasonable estimation of the amount of loss, if any. This amendment also eliminated the specific subsequent accounting guidance for Reporting a Discontinued Operation,” which clarifiescontingent assets and liabilities, without significantly revising the definition of a discontinued operation as either: (1) a componentoriginal guidance. However, contingent consideration arrangements of an entity which has been disposed of or classified as held for sale which meetsacquiree assumed by the criteria of an operating segment as defined under SFAS No. 131, or (2) asacquirer in a business as such term is defined in SFAS No. 141R which becomescombination would still be initially and subsequently measured at fair value. We originally adopted the revised guidance for business combinations when it became effective on January 1, 2009, and the amendment thereto, subsequently in 2009. In December 2010, the FASB updated this guidance to require each public entity that presents comparative financial statements to disclose the revenue and earnings of the combined entity as if the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. In addition, this amendment expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures related to such a business combination 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. This most recent amendment should be accounted for prospectively for business combinations for which meets the criteriaacquisition date is on or after January 1, 2011, for calendar-year reporting entities. Early adoption is permitted. Although we did not early adopt this standard, we do not expect this guidance to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We will comply with this update for business combinations that have a material impact on our financial results.
In May 2009, the FASB issued a standard regarding subsequent events that provides guidance as to when an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after a balance sheet date in its financial statements and the necessary disclosures related to these events. Specifically, the entity should recognize subsequent events that provide evidence about conditions that existed at the balance sheet date, including significant estimates used to prepare financial statements. Originally, this standard required entities to disclose the date through which subsequent events had been evaluated and whether that date was the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be classifiedissued. We adopted this accounting standard effective June 30, 2009 and applied its provisions prospectively. In February 2010, the FASB modified this standard to eliminate the requirement for publicly-traded entities to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated.
In January 2010, the FASB issued “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (Topic 820)” which clarified the disclosure requirements of existing U.S. GAAP related to fair value measurements. This standard requires additional disclosures about recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements as heldfollows: (1) for saletransfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, as those terms are currently defined in existing authoritative literature, a reporting entity is required to disclose the amount of the movement between levels and an explanation for the movement; (2) for activity at Level 3, primarily fair value measurements based on acquisition. This proposedunobservable inputs, a reporting entity is required to present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, as opposed to presenting such transactions on a net basis; (3) in the event of a disaggregation, a reporting entity is required to provide fair value measurement disclosure for each class of assets and liabilities; and (4) a reporting entity is required to provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements for items that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3. These disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements for which disclosure becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years.
On March 30, 2010, the President of the United States signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which is a reconciliation bill that amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that was signed by the President on March 23, 2010. Certain provisions of this law became effective during 2010. We have reviewed our health insurance plan provisions with third-party consultants and continue to evaluate our position


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relative to the changes in the law. We do not believe that the provisions which have taken effect will have a significant impact on the operation of our existing health insurance plan. However, future provisions under the law which become effective in subsequent periods may impact our health insurance plan and our overall financial position. We are evaluating these provisions as they become effective and continue to seek guidance further modifies certainfrom the FASB and SEC related to the implications of this new legislation on accounting and disclosure requirements. We are currently evaluating the effectexpect that this proposed guidance maylegislation will have an impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.flows, but we cannot determine the extent of the impact at this time.
 
In January 2009,December 2010, the FASB issued FSP No.FAS 107-badditional guidance related to accounting for intangible assets and APB28-a,goodwill. The amendments in this update 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 test dates if an event occurs or circumstances change that would amend SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments” and APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require disclosure ofmore likely than not reduce the fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as annual financial statements. In addition, entities would be required to disclose the method and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. If ratified, this proposed guidance would becomea reporting unit below its carrying amount. This update is effective for public entities with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and interim and annual periods ending after March 15, 2009.within those years. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect this proposed guidance may have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
 
24.  Subsequent events:
 
On January 30, 2009,31, 2011, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved the annual grant of stock options and non-vested restricted stock to certain employees, officers and directors. Pursuant to this authorization, we issued 1,287,008428,860 shares of non-vested restricted stock at a grant price of $6.41.$27.94. We expect to recognize compensation expense associated with this grant of non-vested restricted stock totaling $8,250$11,982 ratably over the three-year vesting period. In addition, we granted 905,300213,200 stock options to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $6.41.$27.94. These stock options vest ratably over a three-year period. We will recognize compensation expense associated with these stock option grants over the vesting period in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. Further, we plan to seek shareholder approval in May 2009 to increase the shares available for grant through our stock compensation plans, pursuant to which, we expect to issue additional stock-based compensationperiod.
Pursuant to our directors, officers2008 Incentive Award Plan, holders of unvested restricted stock have the option to authorize us to repurchase shares equivalent to the cost of the withholding tax associated with the vesting of restricted stock and employees.to remit the withholding taxes on behalf of the holder. Pursuant to this provision, we purchased 64,348 shares of our common stock on January 29, 2011 for $27.29 per share, 91,417 shares on January 30, 2011 for $27.29 per share and 43,869 shares on January 31, 2011 for $27.94 per share. These shares were included in treasury stock at cost.
 
Effective January 1, 2009,2011, we adopted and establishedreinstated the Complete Production Services, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, whereby eligible participants, including membersmatching contributions for our defined contribution retirement plans to provide for 100% matching of senior management, directors and certain highly-compensated individuals, could defercontributions, up to 90% of their compensation and up to 90%4% of the employees’employee’s salary, depending on the plan. For a description of our retirement plans, see Note 20, “Retirement plans.”
During the review of our property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2010 in conjunction with our annual incentive bonus, or, 100%impairment testing of director compensationlong-term assets, we noted approximately $5,814 of salvage value assigned to various coiled tubing and wireline assets at one of our operating divisions. Although we evaluated these assets and the assets of the overall reporting unit for services rendered, into various investment options pre-tax. For amounts deferred,recoverability and noted no significant impairment based on an undiscounted cash flow projection, we will matchbelieve that the contribution dollar-for-dollar upsalvage value assigned to four percent of compensation minus $10,these assets is no longer appropriate. These assets were acquired several years ago, and we may make other discretionary contributions pursuantbelieve the estimate for salvage value used at that time was appropriate. However, increasingly, our business is focusing on larger-diameter coiled tubing units and more technologically-advanced equipment. As such, we have changed our estimate of salvage value to resolutionszero and expect to depreciate these assets over their remaining useful lives, an average of this plan’s administrative committee. Participants immediately vest1.3 years at December 31, 2010. This change in amounts deferred as well as any matching or discretionary contributions we make. Participants bearestimate will be applied prospectively and is expected to increase our depreciation expense over the risk of loss associated with investment gains or losses. We intend that this plan will meet all the requirements necessary to be a nonqualified, unfunded, unsecured plan of deferred compensation within the meaning of Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
In conjunction with the sale of a disposal group in 2006, we received a $2,000 Canadian dollar-denominated note from Paintearth Energy Services, Inc. on October 31, 2006 which was to mature on October 31, 2009 and accrued interest at 6% per annum. On January 31, 2009, we and the borrower amended this note to extend the maturity date to October 31, 2011. Interest is to be calculatednext five years as follows: (1) for the calendar year 2009, the announced prime rate of a specified Canadian bank plus one2011 — $4,867; 2012 — $789; 2013 — $134 and one-half percent per annum; (2) for the calendar year 2010, the greater of five percent per annum or the prime rate of a specified Canadian bank plus two percent per annum; and (3) for the calendar year 2011 and thereafter, if applicable, the greater of five percent per annum or the prime rate of a specified Canadian bank plus three percent per annum. This note receivable has been classified as a long-term asset in the accompanying Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008.2014 — $24.


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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
None.
 
Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required byRule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended we have(the “Exchange Act”), management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officerChief Executive Officer and principal financial officer,Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inRules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report onForm 10-K.Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure
Disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2008,refer to controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information is accumulated and communicatedrequired to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure andbe disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding our required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures.
 
Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2010, the end of the period covered by this Annual Report onForm 10-K, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a — 15(f) and 15d — 15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by management, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and includes those policies and procedures that:
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and our 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 our consolidated 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 also can be circumvented by collusion or improver override. Because of its inherent limitations, there is a risk that internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect, on a timely basis, material 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


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degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even effective internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) inInternal Control — Integrated Framework.
Based on our evaluation under the framework inInternal Control — Integrated Framework, our management concluded that, our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
Grant Thornton LLP, the independent registered accounting firm who audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report, has issued a report on our internal control over financial reporting dated February 18, 2011, also included in this Annual Report and expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
During the three months endedAs of December 31, 2008,2010, there were no changes in our system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a — 15(f) and 15d — 15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the last fiscal quarter then ended that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
Management’s Report on Internal ControlIn 2010, our management approved a plan to implement new accounting software which will replace our existing accounting systems at several of our operating divisions in a phased approach. Two divisions converted during the fourth quarter of 2010 and two divisions will convert during 2011. In addition, we implemented a new chart of accounts which is being adopted as these divisions convert to the new software. Although we believe the new software, once implemented, will enhance our internal controls over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishingfinancial reporting and maintaining adequatewe believe that we have taken the necessary steps to maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a — 15(f)during this period of system change, we will continuously monitor controls through and 15d — 15(f) underaround the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by management, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,system to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and includes those policies and procedures that:
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and our 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 o our consolidated 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 becauseare effective during and after each step of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even effective internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) inInternal Control — Integrated Framework.
Based on our evaluation under the framework inInternal Control — Integrated Framework, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.


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Grant Thornton LLP, the independent registered accounting firm who audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report, has issued a report on our internal control over financial reporting dated February 27, 2009, also included in this Annual Report.implementation process.
 
/s/  Joseph C. Winkler
Joseph C. Winkler
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
February 27, 200918, 2011
 
/s/  Jose A. Bayardo
Jose A. Bayardo
Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 27, 200918, 2011
 
Item 9B.  Other Information.
 
None.
 
PART III
 
Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
Item 10 willThe information to be incorporatedincluded in the sections entitled, “Election of Directors” and “Executive Officers,” respectively, in the Definitive Proxy Statement of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Registrant expects to file a definitive proxy statementus with the


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Securities and Exchange Commission withinno later than 120 days after December 31, 2010 (the “2010 Proxy Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference.
The information to be included in the closesection entitled “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the 2011 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
The information to be included in the section entitled “Corporate Governance” in the 2011 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
We have filed, as exhibits to this Annual Report onForm 10-K, the certifications of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer required pursuant to Section 302 of the year ended December 31, 2008.Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Item 11.  Executive Compensation.
 
Item 11 willThe information to be included in the sections entitled “Executive Compensation” and “Directors’ Compensation” in the 2011 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Registrant expects to file a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.reference.
 
Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
Item 12 willThe information to be included in the section entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the 2011 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Registrant expects to file a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.reference.
 
Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
 
Item 13 willThe information to be included in the sections entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Board Independence” in the 2011 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Registrant expects to file a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.reference.
 
Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
 
Item 14 willThe information to be included in the section entitled “Independent Registered Public Accountants” in the 2011 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Registrant expects to file a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.reference.


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PART IV
 
Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
 
(a) List the following documents filed as a part of the report:
 
     
Description
 Page No.
 
  6162 
2009  6364 
2008  6465 
2008  6566 
2008  6667 
67
2008  68 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements69
 
(b) Exhibits Please see our Exhibit Index, on Page 117.
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into the filing indicated or are filed herewith.
         
      Incorporated by
Exhibit
     Reference to the
No.
   
Exhibit Title
 
Following
 
         
 2.1  Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 2006 among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, LLC and Pumpco Services Inc. and Each Seller Listed on Schedule I Thereto Form 8-K, filed November 14, 2006
         
 3.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Form S-1/A, filed January 18, 2006,(file no. 333-128750)
         
 3.2  Amended and Restated Bylaws Form 8-K, filed February 27, 2008
         
 4.1  Specimen Stock Certificate representing common stock Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006,(file no. 333-128750)
         
 4.2  Indenture dated December 6, 2006, between Complete Production Services, Inc. and the Guarantors Named Therein, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for 8% Senior Notes due 2016 Form 8-K, filed December 8, 2006
         
 4.3  Registration Rights Agreement dated November 8, 2006 pursuant to Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 2006 among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, LLC and Pumpco Services Inc. and Each Seller Listed on Schedule I Thereto Form 8-K, filed November 14, 2006
         
 4.4  First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 28, 2007, among Complete Production Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2007,(file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.1  Form of Indemnification Agreement Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.2*  Employment Agreement dated as of June 20, 2005 with Joseph C. Winkler Form S-1, filed September 30, 2005,(file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.3  Amended and Restated Stockholders’ Agreement by and among Complete Production Services Inc. and the stockholders listed therein Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006,(file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.4  Combination Agreement dated as of August 9, 2005, with Complete Energy Services, Inc., I.E. Miller Services, Inc. and Complete Energy Services, LLC and I.E. Miller Services, LLC Form S-1, filed September 30, 2005,(file no. 333-128750)


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      Incorporated by
Exhibit
     Reference to the
No.
   
Exhibit Title
 
Following
 
         
 10.5  Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006 by and among Complete Production Services, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Integrated Production Services Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Issuing Lender and Canadian Swingline Lender, and the Lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Lead Arranger and Amegy Bank N.A. and Comerica Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007,(file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.6*  Integrated Production Services, Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.7*  Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.8*  First Amendment to Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.9*  Second Amendment to Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.10*  Amended and Restated Integrated Production Services, Inc. 2003 Parchman Restricted Stock Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.11*  Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.12*  Amendment No. 1 to the Complete Production Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.13*  I.E. Miller Services, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.14  Strategic Customer Relationship Agreement Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.15*  Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Employee) Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.16*  Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Non-employee Director) Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.17*  Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement (Executive Officer) Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.18*  Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement (Non-Employee Director) Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
         
         
         
 10.19*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — J. Michael Mayer Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.20*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — James F. Maroney, III Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.21*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — Kenneth L. Nibling Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
         
 10.22*  Incentive Plan Guidelines for Senior Management Form 8-K, filed February 22, 2007
         
 10.23*  Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement Form 8-K, filed February 2, 2007
         
 10.24*  Form of Restricted Stock Agreement — Executive Officer (Post-September 2006) Form 8-K, filed February 2, 2007
         
 10.25*  Restricted Stock Agreement Terms and Conditions (Revised 2006) — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.26*  Signature Page for Restricted Stock Agreement — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.27*  Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.28*  Stock Option Terms and Conditions (Revised 2006) — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.29*  Signature Page for Executive Officers Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.30*  Director Option Agreement Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.31*  Form of Executive Agreement Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)

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      Incorporated by
Exhibit
     Reference to the
No.
   
Exhibit Title
 
Following
 
         
 10.32*  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 21, 2007 between Complete Production Services, Inc. and Mr. Joseph C. Winkler Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.33*  Pumpco Services, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed March 28, 2007, (file no. 333-141628)
         
 10.34  First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006 by and among Complete Production Services, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Integrated Production Services Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Issuing Lender and Canadian Swingline Lender, and the Lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Lead Arranger and Amegy Bank N.A. and Comerica Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents, effective June 29, 2007. Form 10-Q, filed August 3, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.35  Second Amendment to Credit Agreement and Omnibus Amendment to Security Documents, dated October 9, 2007 but effective October 19, 2007, among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, Ltd., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, swing line lender and issuing lender and HSBC Bank Canada, as administrative agent, swing line lender and issuing lender. Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.36*  Complete Production Services, Inc. 2008 Incentive Award Plan Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed May 22, 2008, (file no. 333-141628)
         
 10.37*  Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.38*  Agreement for Non-Employee Directors Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.39*  Form of Signature Page for Stock Option Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.40*  Restricted Stock Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.41*  Form of Stock Agreement Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.42*  Signature Page to the Restricted Stock Award Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.43*  Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-Employee Directors Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.44*  Retirement Agreement between Complete Production Services, Inc. and J. Michael Mayer, effective October 7, 2008. Form 8-K, filed October 9, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
         
 10.45*  Complete Production Services, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2009 Filed herewith
         
 10.46*  Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, effective December 31, 2008 between Complete Production Services, Inc. and Mr. Joseph C. Winkler Filed herewith
         
 10.47*  Form of Amended and Restated Complete Production Services Executive Agreement Filed herewith
         
 21.1  Subsidiaries of Complete Production Services, Inc.  Filed herewith
         
 23.1  Consent of Grant Thornton LLP Filed herewith
         
 24.1  Power of Attorney (included on signature page) Filed herewith
         
 31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith

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      Incorporated by
Exhibit
     Reference to the
No.
   
Exhibit Title
 
Following
 
         
 31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
         
         
         
 32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
         
 32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
*Management employment agreements, compensatory arrangements or option plans

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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
 
COMPLETE PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
 
 By: 
/s/  JOSEPH C. WINKLER
Name:     Joseph C. Winkler
 Title: Chief Executive Officer
 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Joseph C. Winkler and Jose A. Bayardo, and each of them severally, his true and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power to act with or without the others and with full power of substitution and resubstitution,re-substitution, to execute in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, any or all amendments to this Annual Report onForm 10-K, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform in the name of on behalf of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, each and every act and thing necessary or desirable to be done in and about the premises, to all intents and purposes and as fully as they might or could do in person, hereby ratifying, approving and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or their substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
 
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 and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
       
Signature
 
Position
 
Date
 
/s/  JOSEPH C. WINKLER

Joseph C. Winkler
 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (Principal Executive Officer) February 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  JOSE A. BAYARDO

Jose A. Bayardo
 Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) February 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  ROBERT L. WEISGARBERDEWAYNE WILLIAMS

Robert L. WeisgarberDewayne Williams
 Vice President-Accounting and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) February 27, 2009
/s/  ANDREW L. WAITE

Andrew L. Waite
DirectorFebruary 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  ROBERT BOSWELL

Robert Boswell
 Director February 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  HAROLD G. HAMM

Harold G. Hamm
 Director February 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  MIKE MCSHANE

Mike McshaneMcShane
 Director February 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  W. MATT RALLS

W. Matt Ralls
 Director February 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  MARCUS WATTS

Marcus Watts
 Director February 27, 2009
/s/  R. GRAHAM WHALING

R. GRAHAM WHALING
DirectorFebruary 27, 200918, 2011
     
/s/  JAMES D. WOODS

James D. Woods
 Director February 27, 200918, 2011


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The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into the filing indicated or are filed herewith.
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
            
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     Incorporated by
Exhibit
Exhibit
     Reference to the
Exhibit
     Reference to the
No.
No.
   
Exhibit Title
 
Following
No.   Exhibit Title Following
  
2.1  Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 2006 among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, LLC and Pumpco Services Inc. and Each Seller Listed on Schedule I Thereto Form 8-K, filed November 14, 20063.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Form S-1/A, filed January 18, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
3.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Form S-1/A, filed January 18, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)3.2  Amended and Restated Bylaws Form 8-K, filed February 27, 2008
  
3.2  Amended and Restated Bylaws Form 8-K, filed February 27, 20084.1  Specimen Stock Certificate representing common stock Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
4.1  Specimen Stock Certificate representing common stock Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)4.2  Indenture dated December 6, 2006, between Complete Production Services, Inc. and the Guarantors Named Therein, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for 8% Senior Notes due 2016 Form 8-K, filed December 8, 2006
  
4.2  Indenture dated December 6, 2006, between Complete Production Services, Inc. and the Guarantors Named Therein, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for 8% Senior Notes due 2016 Form 8-K, filed December 8, 20064.3  Registration Rights Agreement dated November 8, 2006 pursuant to Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 2006 among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, LLC and Pumpco Services Inc. and Each Seller Listed on Schedule I Thereto Form 8-K, filed November 14, 2006
  
4.3  Registration Rights Agreement dated November 8, 2006 pursuant to Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 2006 among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, LLC and Pumpco Services Inc. and Each Seller Listed on Schedule I Thereto Form 8-K, filed November 14, 20064.4  First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 28, 2007, among Complete Production Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
4.4  First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 28, 2007, among Complete Production Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.1  Form of Indemnification Agreement Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.1  Form of Indemnification Agreement Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.2*  Employment Agreement dated as of June 20, 2005 with Joseph C. Winkler Form S-1, filed September 30, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.2*  Employment Agreement dated as of June 20, 2005 with Joseph C. Winkler Form S-1, filed September 30, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.3  Amended and Restated Stockholders’ Agreement by and among Complete Production Services Inc. and the stockholders listed therein Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.3  Amended and Restated Stockholders’ Agreement by and among Complete Production Services Inc. and the stockholders listed therein Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.4  Combination Agreement dated as of August 9, 2005, with Complete Energy Services, Inc., I.E. Miller Services, Inc. and Complete Energy Services, LLC and I.E. Miller Services, LLC Form S-1, filed September 30, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.4  Combination Agreement dated as of August 9, 2005, with Complete Energy Services, Inc., I.E. Miller Services, Inc. and Complete Energy Services, LLC and I.E. Miller Services, LLC Form S-1, filed September 30, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.5  Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006 by and among Complete Production Services, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Integrated Production Services Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Issuing Lender and Canadian Swingline Lender, and the Lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Lead Arranger and Amegy Bank N.A. and Comerica Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.5  Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006 by and among Complete Production Services, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Integrated Production Services Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Issuing Lender and Canadian Swingline Lender, and the Lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Lead Arranger and Amegy Bank N.A. and Comerica Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.6*  Integrated Production Services, Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.6*  Integrated Production Services, Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.7*  Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.7*  Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.8*  First Amendment to Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.8*  First Amendment to Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.9*  Second Amendment to Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.9*  Second Amendment to Complete Energy Services, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.10*  Amended and Restated Integrated Production Services, Inc. 2003 Parchman Restricted Stock Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.10*  Amended and Restated Integrated Production Services, Inc. 2003 Parchman Restated Stock Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.11*  Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.11*  Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.12*  Amendment No. 1 to the Complete Production Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007 (file no. 001-32858)
 
10.13*  I.E. Miller Services, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)


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Exhibit
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Exhibit Title
 
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10.12*  Amendment No. 1 to the Complete Production Services, Inc. Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Incentive Plan Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007 (file no. 001-32858)10.14  Strategic Customer Relationship Agreement Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.13*  I.E. Miller Services, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.15*  Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Employee) Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.14  Strategic Customer Relationship Agreement Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.16*  Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Non-employee Director) Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.15*  Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Employee) Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.17*  Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement (Executive Officer) Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.16*  Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (Non-employee Director) Form S-1/A, filed November 15, 2005, (file no. 333-128750)10.18*  Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement (Non-Employee Director) Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.17*  Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement (Executive Officer) Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.19*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — James F. Maroney, III Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.18  Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement (Non-Employee Director) Form S-1/A, filed April 4, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.20*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — Kenneth L. Nibling Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)
  
10.19*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — J. Michael Mayer Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.21*  Incentive Plan Guidelines for Senior Management Form 8-K, filed February 22, 2007
  
10.20*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — James F. Maroney, III Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.22*  Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement Form 8-K, filed February 2, 2007
  
10.21*  Compensation Package Term Sheet — Kenneth L. Nibling Form S-1/A, filed March 20, 2006, (file no. 333-128750)10.23*  Form of Restricted Stock Agreement — Executive Officer (Post-September 2006) Form 8-K, filed February 2, 2007
  
10.22*  Incentive Plan Guidelines for Senior Management Form 8-K, filed February 22, 200710.24*  Restricted Stock Agreement Terms and Conditions (Revised 2006) — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.23*  Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement Form 8-K, filed February 2, 200710.25*  Signature Page for Restricted Stock Agreement — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.24*  Form of Restricted Stock Agreement — Executive Officer (Post-September 2006) Form 8-K, filed February 2, 200710.26*  Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.25*  Restricted Stock Agreement Terms and Conditions (Revised 2006) — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.27*  Stock Option Terms and Conditions (Revised 2006) — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.26*  Signature Page for Restricted Stock Agreement — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.28*  Signature Page for Executive Officers Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.27*  Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.29*  Director Option Agreement Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.28*  Stock Option Terms and Conditions (Revised 2006) — Employee Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.30*  Form of Executive Agreement Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
        10.31*  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 21, 2007 between Complete Production Services, Inc. and Mr. Joseph C. Winkler Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.29*  Signature Page for Executive Officers Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.32*  Pumpco Services, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed March 28, 2007, (file no. 333-141628)
  
10.30*  Director Option Agreement Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.33  First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006 by and among Complete Production Services, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Integrated Production Services Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Issuing Lender and Canadian Swingline Lender, and the Lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Lead Arranger and Amegy Bank N.A. and Comerica Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents, effective June 29, 2007. Form 10-Q, filed August 3, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.31*  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 21, 2007 between Complete Production Services, Inc. and Mr. Joseph C. Winkler Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.34  Second Amendment to Credit Agreement and Omnibus Amendment to Security Documents, dated October 9, 2007 but effective October 19, 2007, among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, Ltd., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, swing line lender and issuing lender and HSBC Bank Canada, as administrative agent, swing line lender and issuing lender. Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.32*  Form of Executive Agreement Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.35*  Complete Production Services, Inc. 2008 Incentive Award Plan Appendix A of Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14, filed April 7, 2008
  
10.33*  Pumpco Services, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed March 28, 2007, (file no. 333-141628)10.36*  Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
 
10.34  First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006 by and among Complete Production Services, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Integrated Production Services Ltd., as Canadian Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as U.S. Administrative Agent, U.S. Issuing Lender and U.S. Swingline Lender, HSBC Bank Canada, as Canadian Administrative Agent, Canadian Issuing Lender and Canadian Swingline Lender, and the Lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Lead Arranger and Amegy Bank N.A. and Comerica Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents, effective June 29, 2007. Form 10-Q, filed August 3, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)
 
        

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10.35  Second Amendment to Credit Agreement and Omnibus Amendment to Security Documents, dated October 9, 2007 but effective October 19, 2007, among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services, Ltd., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, swing line lender and issuing lender and HSBC Bank Canada, as administrative agent, swing line lender and issuing lender. Form 10-Q, filed November 2, 2007, (file no. 001-32858)10.37*  Agreement for Non-Employee Directors Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.36*  Complete Production Services, Inc. 2008 Incentive Award Plan Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed May 22, 2008, (file no. 333-141628)10.38*  Form of Signature Page for Stock Option Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.37*  Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.39*  Restricted Stock Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.38*  Agreement for Non-Employee Directors Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.40*  Form of Stock Agreement Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.39*  Form of Signature Page for Stock Option Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.41*  Signature Page to the Restricted Stock Award Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.40*  Restricted Stock Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.42*  Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-Employee Directors Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.41*  Form of Stock Agreement Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.43*  Retirement Agreement between Complete Production Services, Inc. and J. Michael Mayer, effective October 7, 2008. Form 8-K, filed October 9, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.42*  Signature Page to the Restricted Stock Award Agreement Terms and Conditions Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.44*  Complete Production Services, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2009 Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.43*  Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-Employee Directors Form 10-Q, filed August 1, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.45*  Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, effective December 31, 2008 between Complete Production Services, Inc. and Mr. Joseph C. Winkler Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.44*  Retirement Agreement between Complete Production Services, Inc. and J. Michael Mayer, effective October 7, 2008. Form 8-K, filed October 9, 2008, (file no. 001-32858)10.46*  Form of Amended and Restated Complete Production Services Executive Agreement Form 10-K, filed February 27, 2009, (file no. 001-32858)
  
10.45*  Complete Production Services, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2009 Filed herewith10.47  Second Supplemental Indenture among the Guarantor Subsidiaries of Complete Production Services, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee under the Indenture, dated April 1, 2009 Form 10-Q, filed April 30, 2009 (file no.001-32858)
  
10.46*  Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, effective December 31, 2008 between Complete Production Services, Inc. and Mr. Joseph C. Winkler Filed herewith10.48  Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, Omnibus Amendment to Credit Documents and Assignment, dated as of October 13, 2009, among Complete Production Services, Inc., Integrated Production Services Ltd., certain subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC and HSBC Bank Canada Form 8-K, filed October 16, 2009
  
10.47*  Form of Amended and Restated Complete Production Services Executive Agreement Filed herewith10.49*  Retirement Agreement between the Company and Robert L. Weisgarber dated May 15, 2009 Form 8-K, filed May 18, 2009
  
21.1  Subsidiaries of Complete Production Services, Inc.  Filed herewith10.50*  Amendment No. 1 to the Complete Production Services, Inc. 2008 Incentive Award Plan Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed May 11, 2009
  
23.1  Consent of Grant Thornton LLP Filed herewith10.51*  Complete Production Services, Inc. Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan Form 10-Q, filed April 30, 2010 (file no. 001-32858)
  
24.1  Power of Attorney (included on signature page) Filed herewith21.1  Subsidiaries of Complete Production Services, Inc.  Filed herewith
  
31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith23.1  Consent of Grant Thornton LLP Filed herewith
  
31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith24.1  Power of Attorney (included on signature page) Filed herewith
  
32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
  
32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
 
32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
 
32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith

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101Complete Production Services, Inc. Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, (iii) the Consolidated Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, 2008, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (tagged as blocks of text).Filed herewith
 
 
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