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, 20082009
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 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission file number001-08038
KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
   
Maryland
04-2648081
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 04-2648081
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1301 McKinney Street

Suite 1800

Houston, Texas 77010
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
 
(713) 651-4300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
   
Title of Each Class
 
Name of Exchange on Which Registered
 
Common Stock, $0.10 par value New York Stock Exchange
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
 
Title of Each Class
Title of Each Class
None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act).  Yes oþ     No þo
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 ofRegulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yeso     No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 ofRegulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of thisForm 10-K or any amendment to thisForm 10-K.  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer þAccelerated filer oNon-accelerated filer oSmaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
The aggregate market value of the common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2008,2009, based on the $19.42$5.76 per share closing price for the registrant’s common stock as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange on such date, was $1,727,937,807$583,410,649 (for purposes of calculating these amounts, only directors, officers and beneficial owners of 10% or more of the outstanding capital stock of the registrant have been deemed affiliates).
 
As of February 23, 2009,17, 2010, the number of outstanding shares of common stock of the registrant was 121,210,781.125,430,259.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the Registrant’sregistrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to the 20092010 Annual Meeting of ShareholdersStockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of thisForm 10-K.
 


 

 
KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC.


ANNUAL REPORT ONFORM 10-K

For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
2009

INDEX
 
         
    Page
    Number
PART I
   Business  4 
   Risk Factors  1711 
   Unresolved Staff Comments  2317 
   Properties  2317 
   Legal Proceedings  2518 
   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  2518 
 
PART II
   Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  2518 
   Selected Financial Data  2821 
   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  2922 
   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  6353 
   Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  6454 
   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure  127119 
   Controls and Procedures  127119 
   Other Information  129120 
 
PART III
   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance  130120 
   Executive Compensation  130120 
   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters  130120 
   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence  130120 
   Principal AccountingAccountant Fees and Services  130121 
 
PART IV
   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules  130121 
EX-4.6
EX-10.14
EX-10.23
EX-10.24
EX-10.31
 EX-21
 EX-23
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
In addition to statements of historical fact, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical in nature or that relate to future events and conditions are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. These “forward-looking statements” are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about Key Energy Services, Inc. and its wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries, our industry and management’s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events and financial trends affecting our financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by terminology such as “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “will,” “predicts,” “projects,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. In evaluating those statements, you should carefully consider the information above as well as the risks outlined in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” Actual performance or results may differ materially and adversely.
 
We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report except as required by law. All of our written and oral forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements.


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PART I
 
ITEM 1.  BUSINESS
 
THE COMPANYGeneral Description of Business
 
Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: KEG) is a Maryland corporation.corporation and is one of the world’s leading onshore, rig-based well servicing contractors. References to “Key,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” are intended to refer to Key Energy Services, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its controlled subsidiaries. We were organized in April 1977 and commenced operations in July 1978 under the name National Environmental Group, Inc. In December 1992, we became Key Energy Group, Inc. and changed our name to Key Energy Services, Inc. in December 1998.
 
We provide a complete range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies, including rig-based well maintenance and workover services, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services, wireline services and other ancillary oilfield services.
We believe that we are the leading onshore, rig-based well servicing contractor in the world. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the continental United States, as well as internationallyand have operations based in Mexico, Argentina and Mexico.the Russian Federation. Additionally, we have a technology development group based in Canada. We alsoCanada and have an ownership interestinterests in a drilling and production services companytwo oilfield service companies based in Canada, and, during October 2008, acquired a 26% ownership interest in a drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling company based in the Russian Federation.Canada.
 
Key’s principal executive office is located at 1301 McKinney Street, Suite 1800, Houston, Texas 77010. Our phone number is(713) 651-4300 and website address iswww.keyenergy.com. We make available free of charge through our website our Annual Reports onForm 10-K, Quarterly Reports onForm 10-Q, Current Reports onForm 8-K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We have filed the required certifications under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report onForm 10-K. In 2008, we submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) the CEO certification required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual. Information on our website or any other website is not a part of this report.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS SEGMENTS
During fiscal year 2008, our business was comprised of three primary business segments: well servicing, pressure pumping services and fishing and rental services. Key operates in various regions in the continental United States and internationally in Argentina and Mexico. The following is a description of these threethe various products and services that we provide and our major competitors for those products and services.
Service Offerings
We operate in two business segments, Well Servicing and Production Services. Our Well Servicing segment includes rig-based services and fluid management services. Our Production Services segment includes pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services and wireline services. The following discussion provides a description of the major service lines offered by our business segments. For financial information regarding these business segments, seeWith the exception of our rig-based services, all of our major service lines are provided primarily in the continental United States. Our rig-based services are provided in the continental United States as well as in Mexico, Argentina and the Russian Federation. See “Note 19.21. Segment Information”inItem 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.Data
In early 2009, for additional financial information about our reportable business segments and the various geographical areas where we implemented a reorganization of our U.S. operating segments to realign both our management structure and resources along six lines of business. We have undertaken this structural realignment in an effort to better position the Company to utilize our assets efficiently in meeting customer needs and to ensure that all lines of business share the same geographic footprint. The six lines of business will be rig services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services, wireline services, rental services and fishing services.operate.
 
Well Servicing Segment
 
Through our well servicing segment (which accounted for approximately 76.6% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008), we provide a broad range of well services, including rig-based services, fluid management services (which includes oilfield transportation and produced-water disposal services), cased-hole electric wireline services and ancillary oilfield services. These services are necessary to complete, stimulate, maintain and workover oil and natural gas producing wells. Our well service rig fleet provides well maintenance, workover, completion, and plugging and abandonment services to our customers. Certain of our larger well service rigs are suitable for and used in certain drilling applications, including horizontal drilling.


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Our fluid management fleet provides vacuum truck services, fluid transportation services and disposal services for operators whose wells produce saltwater or other fluids and is also a supplier of frac tanks, which are used for temporary storage of fluids used in conjunction with fluid hauling operations.
During 2008, we conducted well servicing operations in virtually every major onshore oil and natural gas producing region of the continental United States, including the Gulf Coast (including South Texas, Central Gulf Coast of Texas and South Louisiana), Permian Basin of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, Mid-Continent (including the Anadarko, Hugoton and Arkoma Basins and the Ark-La-Tex and North Texas regions), Four Corners (including the San Juan, Piceance, Uinta and Paradox Basins), the Appalachian Basin, Rocky Mountains (including the Denver Julesberg, Powder River, Wind River, Green River and Williston Basins), and California (the San Joaquin Basin), and internationally in Argentina and Mexico. In addition to our onshore operations, we also operate six barge-based rigs that serve customers along the Gulf Coast that can conduct operations in shallow water.
Rig-basedRig-Based Services
 
Rig-basedOur rig-based services include the maintenance, workover, and recompletion of existing wells, workover of existingoil and gas wells, completion of newly drillednewly-drilled wells, drilling of horizontal wells, recompletion of existing wells (re-entering a well to complete the well in a new geologic zone or formation) and plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their useful lives. OurWe also provide drilling services to oil and natural gas producers with certain of our larger well servicing rigs that are capable of providing conventionaland/or horizontal drilling services. Based on current industry data, we have the largest land-based well servicing rig fleet consistsin the world. Our rigs consist of 924 active rigsvarious sizes and is diverse,capabilities, allowing us to work on all types of wells ranging from very shallow wellswith depths up to wells as deep as 20,000 feet. Over 250Many of our well service rigs are outfitted with our proprietary KeyView® technology, which captures and reports well site operating data. ThisWe believe that this technology allows our customers and our crews to activelybetter monitor well site operations, to improve efficiency and safety, and to add value to the services that we offer. Included in
The maintenance services provided by our domestic well servicerig fleet are six operational inland barge rigs. Inland barge rigs are mobile, self-contained, drillingand/or workover vessels that are used in the drilling and completion of oil and natural gas wells in shallow marshes, inland lakes, rivers and swamps along the Gulf Coast of the United States. When moved from one location to another, the barge floats; when stationed on the drill or workover site, the barge is submerged to rest on the bottom. Typically, inland barge rigs are used to drill or workover wells in marshes, shallow inland bays and offshore where the water covering the drill site is not too deep. Our barge rigs can operate at depths between three and 17 feet. For our rig-based services, we typically charge by the hour in the United States and Argentina, and by the job in Mexico.
Maintenance Services
We provide well service rigs, equipment and crews for maintenance services. These services are performed on both oil and natural gas wells, but more frequently on oil wells. While some oil wells in the United States flow oil to the surface without mechanical assistance, most require pumping or some other method of artificial lift. Oil wells that require pumping characteristically require more maintenance than flowing wells due to the operation of the mechanical pumping equipment. Because few natural gas wells have mechanical pumping systems in the wellbore, maintenance work on natural gas wells is less frequent.
Maintenance services aregenerally required throughout the life cycle of most producing wellsan oil or gas well to ensure efficient and continuous operation. Theseproduction. Examples of the maintenance services consist ofprovided by our rigs include routine mechanical repairs necessary to maintain productionthe pumps, tubing and other equipment on a well, removing debris from the well such as repairing inoperable pumping equipment in an oil well or replacing defective tubing in an oil or natural gas well,bore, and removing debris such as sand and paraffin from the well. Other services include pulling the rods tubing, pumps and other downhole equipment out of the wellborewell bore to identify and repair a production problem.
Maintenance services are often performed on a series of wells in close proximity to each other and typically requiregenerally take less than 48 hours per well to complete. Incomplete and, in general, the demand for maintenancethese services is closely related to the total number of producing oil and natural gas wells in a geographic market, and maintenance services are generally the most stable type of well service activity.given market.


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Workover Services
In addition to periodic maintenance, producing oil and natural gas wells occasionally require major repairs or modifications, called “workovers.” WorkoverThe workover services provided by our rig fleet are performed to enhance the production of existing wells. Such services include extensions of existing wells, to drain new formations either by deepening wellbores to new zones or by drilling horizontal or lateral wellbores to improve reservoir drainage. In less extensive workovers, our rigs are used to seal off depleted zones in existing wellbores and access previously bypassed productive zones. Our workover rigs are also used to convert former producing wells to injection wells through which water or carbon dioxide is pumped into the formation for enhanced recovery operations. Other workover services include: conducting major subsurface repairs such as casing repair or replacement, recovering tubing and removing foreign objects in the wellbore, repairing downhole equipment failures, plugging back a section of a well to reduce the amount of water being produced with the oil and natural gas, cleaning out and recompleting a well if production has declined and repairing leaks in the tubing and casing. These extensive workover operations are normally performed by a well service rig with a workover package, which may include rotary drilling equipment, mud pumps, mud tanks and blowout preventers, depending upon the particular type of workover operation. Most of our well service rigs are designed to perform complex workover operations.
Workover servicesgenerally are more complex and time consuming than routinenormal maintenance services. Workover services can include deepening or extending well bores into new formations by drilling horizontal or lateral well bores, sealing off depleted production zones and accessing previously bypassed production zones, converting former production wells into injection wells for enhanced recovery operations and consequentlyconducting major subsurface repairs due to equipment failures. Workover services may last from a few days to several weeks. These services are almost exclusively performed by well service rigs.weeks, depending on the complexity of the workover. Demand for workoverthese services is closely related to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers, which in turn is generally a function of oil and natural gas prices. As commodity prices increase, oil and natural gas producers tend to increase their capital spending for workover servicesprojects in order to increase oil and natural gastheir production. Conversely, as commodity prices decrease, as they have during the second half of 2008, oil and natural gas producers tend to decrease capital spendingdecline, demand for workover services.projects tends to decrease.
 
Completion Services
OurThe completion and recompletion services provided by our rigs prepare a newly drilled oilwell, or natural gasa well that was recently extended through a workover, for production. The completion process may involve selectively perforating the well casing to access producingproduction zones, stimulating and testing these zones, and installing downhole equipment. We typically provide a well service rig and may also provide other equipment such as a workover package to assist in the completion process. However, during periods of weak drilling rig demand, some drilling contractors may compete with service rigs for completion work. Also, for some completion work on natural gas wells, coiled tubing units can be used in place of a well service rig.
The completion process typically requirestakes a few days to several weeks, depending on the nature and type of the completion, and generally requires additional auxiliary equipment that we provide for an additional fee.completion. The demand for well completion and recompletion services is directly related to drilling activity levels, which are highly sensitive to expectations relatingabout, and reactions to and changes in, oil and natural gascommodity prices. As the number of newly drilled wells decreases, the number of completion jobs correspondingly decreases. During periods of weak demand, some drilling contractors may use drilling rigs for completion work.
 
Plugging and Abandonment Services
Well service rigs and workover equipment areOur rig fleet is also used in the process of permanently shutting-in an oil and naturalor gas wellswell that is at the end of theirits productive lives. Plugging and abandonment work can be performed with a well service rig along with electric wireline and cementing equipment. Plugginglife. These plugging and abandonment services also generally require compliance with state regulatory requirements.auxiliary equipment in addition to a well servicing rig. The demand for plugging and abandonment services is not significantly impacted by the demand for oil and natural gas does not significantly affect the demand for plugging and abandonment services because well operators are required by state regulations to plug wells that are no longer productive. The need
We believe that the largest competitors for theseour U.S. rig-based services is also driven by lease or operator policy requirements.include Nabors Industries Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc., Bronco Drilling Company, Inc., Forbes Energy Services Ltd. and Pioneer Drilling Company. In addition, there are numerous small companies that compete in our rig-based markets in the United States. In Argentina, we believe our major competitors are San Antonio International (formerly Pride International), Nabors Industries Ltd. and Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. In Mexico, San Antonio International and Forbes Energy Services Ltd. are our largest competitors. In the Russian Federation, our major competitors are Weatherford International Ltd. and Integran Technologies Inc.
 
Fluid Management Services
 
We provide fluid management services, including oilfield transportation and produced-waterproduced water disposal services. Our oilfield transportationservices, with a very large fleet of heavy- and produced-water disposalmedium-duty trucks. The specific services offered include vacuum truck services, fluid transportation services and disposal services for operators whose oil or natural gas wells produce saltwater and


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or other fluids. In addition, we are a supplier ofWe also supply frac tanks which are used for temporary storage of fluids in conjunctionassociated with the fluid hauling operations.
Fluid hauling trucks are utilized in connection with drilling and workover projects, which tend to use large amounts of various oilfield fluids. In connection with drilling or maintenance activity at a well site, we transport fresh water to the well site and provide temporary storage and disposal of produced saltwater and drilling or workover fluids. In many oil and natural gas producing regions of the United States, saltwater is produced along with the oil and natural gas. The production of saltwater typically increases as the oil and natural gas production decreases. Our fluid management services will collect, transport and dispose of the saltwater. These fluids are removed from the well site and transported for disposal in a saltwater disposal (“SWD”) well. Key owned or leased 52 active SWD wells at December 31, 2008. In addition, we provide equipment trucks that are used to move large pieces of equipment from one well site to the next, and we operate a fleet of hot oilers which are capable of pumping heated fluids that are used to clear soluable restrictions in a wellbore.well bore.
Fluid hauling trucks are utilized in connection with drilling and workover projects, which tend to use large amounts of various fluids. In connection with drilling, maintenance or workover activity at a well site, we transport fresh water to the well site and provide temporary storage and disposal of produced saltwater and drilling or workover fluids. These fluids are removed from the well site and transported for disposal in a saltwater disposal (“SWD”) well. Key owned or leased 57 active SWD wells at December 31, 2009. Demand and pricing for these services generally correspond to demand for our well service rigs. Fluid hauling and equipment hauling services are typically priced on a per barrel or per hour basis while frac tank rentals are typically billed on a per day basis.
Cased-Hole Electric Wireline Services
Key provides cased-hole electric wireline services in the Appalachian Basin, Texas and Louisiana. These services are performed at various times throughout the life of the well and includes perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services. After the wellbore is cased and cemented, we can provide a number of services. Perforating creates the flow path between the reservoir and the wellbore. Production logging can be performed throughout the life of the well to measure temperature, fluid type, flow rate, pressure and other reservoir characteristics. This service helps the operator analyze and monitor well performance and determine when a well may need a workover or further stimulation.
In addition, cased-hole services may involve wellbore remediation, which could include the positioning and installation of various plugs and packers to maintain production or repair well problems, and casing inspection for internal or external abnormalities in the casing string. Wireline services are provided from surface logging units, which lower tools and sensors into the wellbore. We owned 27 wireline units as of December 31, 2008. Cased-hole electric wireline services are conducted during the completion of an oil or natural gas well and often times throughout the life of a producing well. Services include: production logging, perforating, pipe recovery, pressure control and setting services. We use advanced wireline instruments to evaluate well integrity and perform cement evaluations and production logging. Demand for our cased-hole electric wireline services is correlated to current and anticipated oil and natural gas prices and the resulting effect on the willingness of our customers to make operating and capital expenditures.
Contract Drilling Services
 
We provide limited drillingbelieve that the largest competitors for our domestic fluid management services to oilinclude Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc., Nabors Industries Ltd. and natural gas producers. In Argentina, we operate seven drilling rigs and in the continental United States we operate 151 heavy-duty well service rigs that are capable of providing conventionaland/or horizontal drilling services. Our drilling services are primarily provided under standard day rates, and, to a lesser extent, footage contracts. Our drilling rigs vary in size and capability. The rigs located in Argentina are equipped with mechanical power systems and have depth ratings of approximately 10,000 feet, although one rig can drill up to approximately 15,000 feet. Domestically, we recently acquired three new rigs equipped with mechanical power systems and 250 ton hydraulic top drive units. These three new rigs are rated to drill to 12,000 feet. Like workover services, the demand for contract drilling is directly related to expectations about, and changes in, oil and natural gas prices which, in turn, are driven by the supply of and demand for these commodities.
AncillaryStallion Oilfield Services
We provide ancillary oilfield services, which include, among others: well site construction (preparation of a well site for drilling activities); roustabout services (provision of manpower to assist with activities on a well Ltd.


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site); and air drillingIn addition, there are numerous small companies that compete in our fluid management services (drilling technique using compressed air). Demand and pricing for these services are generally related to demand for our well service operations.markets in the United States.
 
Pressure PumpingProduction Services Segment
 
Through ourPressure Pumping Services
Our pressure pumping services segment (which accounted for approximately 17.5% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008), we provide well stimulation and cementing services to oil and natural gas producers. Well stimulation services include fracturing, nitrogen, acidizing, cementing and coiled tubing services. We have approximately 212,000 stimulation pressure pumping horsepower and acidizing services.a fleet of coiled tubing units. These services (which may be utilized during the completion or workover services)of a well) are provided to oil and natural gas producers and are used to enhance the production of oil and natural gas wells from formations which exhibit restricted flow of oil and natural gas. In the fracturing process, we typically pump fluid and sized sand, or proppants, into a well at high pressure in order to fracture the formation and thereby increase the flow of oil and natural gas. With our cementing services, we pump cement into a well between the casing and the wellbore. Demand for our pressure pumping services is primarily influenced by current and anticipated oil and natural gas prices and the resulting effect on the willingness of our customers to make operating and capital expenditures.well bore. Coiled tubing services involve the use of a continuous metal pipe spooled on a large reel for oil and natural gas well applications, such as wellborewell bore clean-outs, nitrogen jet lifts, and through tubing fishing and formation stimulations utilizing acid, chemical treatments and sand fracturing. Coiled tubing is also used for a number of horizontal well applications, including “stiff wireline” usesservices, in which a wireline is placed in the coiled tube and then fed into a well to carry the wireline to a desired depth (since gravity will not pull the wireline to the desired depth in a horizontal well).depth.
 
OurDemand for our pressure pumping services in 2008 were conducted in the Permian Basinis primarily influenced by current and Barnett Shale in Texas, the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia, the Bakken Shale in North Dakota, the Michigan Basin, Illinois Basinanticipated oil and New Albany Shale in the four state area of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and western Ohio, the San Juan Basin in Colorado and New Mexiconatural gas prices and the Oswego, Mississippiresulting impact on the willingness of our customers to make operating and Anadarko Basins in Oklahoma. Our well stimulationcapital expenditures. The pressure pumping services were provided in the Permian Basinmarket is dominated by three major competitors: Schlumberger Ltd., Halliburton Company and Barnett Shale in TexasBJ Services Company. Other competitors for our pressure pumping services include Weatherford International Ltd., Superior Well Services, Inc., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc., Frac-Tech Services, Ltd. and Mississippi and Anadarko Basins in Oklahoma. We provided cementing services in the Permian Basin and Barnett Shale in Texas, Mississippi and Anadarko Basins in Oklahoma and the Bakken Shale in North Dakota. We provided coiled tubing services in the Permian Basin and Barnett Shale in Texas, the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia, the Bakken Shale in North Dakota, the Michigan Basin, Illinois Basin, New Albany Shale in the four state area of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and western Ohio and Minden, Louisiana. We also provided cementing and coiled tubing services in conjunction with our plugging and abandonment operations in the Elk Hills and Kern River Basins of California.RPC, Inc.
 
Fishing and Rental Services Segment
 
Through our fishing and rental services segment (which accounted for approximately 5.9% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008), we provided fishing and rental services to major and independent oil and natural gas production companies in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent and Permian Basin regions, as well as in California. We also provided limited services offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing services involve recovering lost or stuck equipment in the wellbore utilizing a “fishing tool.” We offer a full line of services and rental equipment designed for use both onshore and offshore for drilling and workover services. Fishing services involve recovering lost or stuck equipment in the well bore utilizing a “fishing tool.” Our rental tool inventory consists of drill pipe, tubulars, handling tools (including our patented Hydra-Walk® pipe-handling units and services), pressure-controlledpressure-control equipment, power swivels and foam air units. Demand for our fishing and rental services is also closely related to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers, which is generally a function of oil and natural gas prices. PricingOur primary competitors for our fishing and rental services include Baker Oil Tools, Smith International, Inc., Weatherford International Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Superior Energy Services, Inc., Quail Tools (owned by Parker Drilling Company) and Knight Oil Tools.
Wireline Services
We have a fleet of wireline units that perform services at various times throughout the life of the well including perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services. After the well bore is cased and cemented, we can provide a number of services. Perforating creates the flow path between the reservoir and the well bore. Production logging can be performed throughout the life of the well to measure temperature, fluid type, flow rate, pressure and other reservoir characteristics. This service helps the operator analyze and monitor well performance and determine when a well may need a workover or further stimulation.
In addition, wireline services may involve well bore remediation, which could include the positioning and installation of various plugs and packers to maintain production or repair well problems, and casing inspection for internal or external abnormalities in the casing string. Wireline services are provided from surface logging units, which lower tools and sensors into the well bore. We use advanced wireline instruments to evaluate well integrity and perform cement evaluations and production logging. Demand for our wireline services is typicallycorrelated to current and anticipated oil and natural gas prices and the resulting effect on the willingness of our customers to make operating and capital expenditures. The major competitors for our wireline services are


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Baker Hughes Incorporated, Schlumberger Ltd., Wood Group Logging Services and Kuykendall Wireline Service Co., Inc.
Other Business Data
Raw Materials
We purchase a per job basis, including chargeswide variety of raw materials, parts and components that are made by other manufacturers and suppliers for our use. We are not dependent on any single source of supply for those parts, supplies or materials. However, there are a limited number of vendors for some specialized types of sand our pressure pumping operations use in frac jobs. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Customers
Our customers include major oil companies, foreign national oil companies, and independent oil and natural gas production companies. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Mexican national oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (“PEMEX”) accounted for approximately 11% of our consolidated revenues. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009, and no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Competition and Other External Factors
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Competition is influenced by such factors as price, capacity, availability of work crews, and reputation and experience of the service provider. We believe that an important competitive factor in establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships is having an experienced, skilled and well-trained work force. We devote substantial resources toward employee safety and training programs. In addition, we believe that the KeyView® system provides important safety enhancements. In recent years, many of our larger customers have placed increased emphasis on the safety performance and quality of the crews, equipment and tools usedservices provided by their contractors. Although we believe customers consider all of these factors, price is often the primary factor in determining which service provider is awarded the work. However, in numerous instances, we secure and maintain work for large customers for which efficiency, safety, technology, size of fleet and availability of other services are of equal importance to price. Due, in part, to the general economic downturn and declines in the price of oil and natural gas since the first half of 2008, pricing for our services has become increasingly competitive. Further, as demand drops for oilfield services, the market is left with excess supply, placing additional pressure on our pricing.
The demand for our services fluctuates, primarily, in relation to the price (or anticipated price) of oil and natural gas, which, in turn, is driven by the supply of, and demand for, oil and natural gas. Generally, as supply of those commodities decreases and demand increases, service and maintenance requirements increase as oil and natural gas producers attempt to maximize the productivity of their wells in a higher priced environment. However, in a lower oil and natural gas price environment, such as the one we experienced during the operation alongfirst half of 2009, demand for service and maintenance decreases as oil and natural gas producers decrease their activity. In particular, the demand for new or existing field drilling and completion work is driven by available investment capital for such work. Because these types of services can be easily “started” and “stopped,” and oil and natural gas producers generally tend to be less risk tolerant when commodity prices are low or volatile, we may experience a more rapid decline in demand for these types of well maintenance services compared with chargesdemand for other types of oilfield services. Further, in a lower-priced environment, fewer well service rigs are needed for completions, as these activities are generally associated with drilling activity.
The level of our revenues, earnings and cash flows are highly dependent upon, and affected by, the level of U.S. and international oil and natural gas exploration and development activity, as well as the equipment operatorscapacity in any particular region. For a more detailed discussion, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and consulting services. Prices for rental services typically include a daily charge for equipmentAnalysis of Financial Condition and tools in addition to any equipment operators furnished.Results of Operations.”


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EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW
Well Service RigsSeasonality
Our rigs typically are billed to customers on a per hour basis, but in certain cases may be billed on a day rate or by project. We categorize our rigs as active, stacked or inactive. We consider an active rig or piece of equipment to be a unit that is working, on standby, or down for repairs but with work orders assigned to it or that is available for work. A stacked rig or piece of equipment is defined as a unit that is in the remanufacturing process and could not be put to work without significant investment in repairs and additional equipment. A rig or piece of equipment is considered inactive if we intend to salvage the unit for parts, sell the unit or scrap the unit. The definitions of active, stacked and inactive are used for the majority of our equipment.
As of December 31, 2008, our fleet of active well service rigs totaled 924 rigs. These rigs are located throughout the United States and internationally in Argentina and Mexico. Our geographic diversification provides us with a balanced mix of oil versus natural gas exposure. We estimate that approximately 68% of our rigs are located in predominantly oil regions, while 32% of our rigs are located in predominantly natural gas regions.
As mentioned above, our fleet is diverse and allows us to work on all types of wells, ranging from very shallow wells to wells as deep as 20,000 feet. The following table classifies our active rigs based on size and location. Typically, heavy-duty rigs will be utilized on deep wells while light-duty rigs will be used on shallow wells. In most cases, these rigs can be reassigned to other regions should market conditions warrant the transfer of equipment.
Active Well Service Rig Fleet as of December 31, 2008
                     
Region
 Swab(1)  Light-Duty(2)  Medium-Duty(3)  Heavy-Duty(4)  Total 
 
Appalachia  2   14   8   1   25 
Argentina  1   3   31   7   42 
Ark-La-Tex  4   1   36   7   48 
California  0   88   66   20   174 
Gulf Coast  2   0   47   11   60 
Mexico  0   0   11   3   14 
Mid-Continent  10   9   97   4   120 
Permian Basin  12   8   216   59   295 
Rocky Mountains  2   1   47   33   83 
Southeastern Marine(5)  0   0   3   3   6 
Southeastern  4   1   41   11   57 
                     
Total  37   125   603   159   924 
(1)Swab rigs include rigs used in shallow-depth wells.
(2)Light-duty rigs include rigs with rated capacity of less than 90 tons.
(3)Medium-duty rigs include rigs with rated capacity of 90 tons to 125 tons.
(4)Heavy-duty rigs include rigs with rated capacity of greater than 125 tons. The seven heavy-duty rigs in Argentina are drilling rigs.
(5)Consists of six inland barge rigs.
Fluid Management Services — Oilfield Transportation Equipment
We have a broad and diverse fleet of oilfield transportation service vehicles. We broadly define an oilfield transportation service vehicle as any heavy-duty, revenue-generating vehicle weighing over one ton. Our transportation fleet includes vacuum trucks, winch trucks, hot oilers and other vehicles, including kill trucks and various hauling and transport trucks.


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Transportation Fleet as of December 31, 2008
                     
Region
 Vacuum Truck  Winch Truck  Hot Oil Truck  Other  Total 
 
Appalachia  19   21   0   11   51 
Argentina  1   13   2   30   46 
Ark-La-Tex  174   25   0   36   235 
California  29   2   0   30   61 
Gulf Coast  158   30   0   8   196 
Mid-Continent  23   14   6   20   63 
Permian Basin  181   29   64   110   384 
Rocky Mountains  13   2   0   6   21 
Southeastern  0   33   3   6   42 
                     
Total  598   169   75   257   1,099 
Pressure Pumping Equipment
Our pressure pumping services segment operates a diverse fleet of equipment, including frac pumps, cementing units, acidizing units, nitrogen units and coiled tubing units.
Pressure Pumping Fleet as of December 31, 2008
                         
Region
 Frac Pumps  Cement Units  Acidizing Units  Nitrogen Units  Coiled Tubing Units  Total 
 
California  0   9   0   0   8   17 
Barnett Shale  50   8   7   2   5   72 
Mid-Continent  13   3   3   0   0   19 
Permian Basin  23   7   8   6   2   46 
Eastern  0   0   8   6   6   20 
Rocky Mountains  0   0   3   2   3   8 
                         
Total  86   27   29   16   24   182 
SEASONALITY
 
Our operations are impacted by seasonal factors. Historically, our business has been negatively impacted during the winter months due to inclement weather, fewer daylight hours and holidays. Our well service rigs are mobile, and we operate a significant number of oilfield transportation service vehicles. During the summer months, our operations may be impacted by tropical weather systems. During periods of heavy snow, ice or rain, we may not be able to move our equipment between locations, thereby reducing our ability to provide services and generate rig or trucking hours.revenues. In addition, the majority of our well service rigs workequipment works only during daylight hours. In the winter months when days become shorter, this reduces the amount of time that the rigsour assets can work and therefore has a negative impact on total hours worked. Lastly, during the fourth quarter, we historically have experienced significant slowdown during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.
 
PATENTS, TRADE SECRETS, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTSPatents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks and Copyrights
 
We own numerous patents, trademarks and proprietary technology that we believe provide us with a competitive advantage in the various markets in which we operate or intend to operate. We have devoted significant resources to developing technological improvements in our well service business and have sought patent protection both inside and outside the United States for products and methods that appear to have commercial significance. In the United States, as of December 31, 2008,2009, we had 3443 patents issued and 168 patents pending. AsIn foreign countries, as of December 31, 2008,2009, we had 2330 patents issued and 182145 patents pending. However, after evaluating the individual market opportunities and our international patent portfolio last year, we have determined not to maintain approximately two-thirds of the 145 currently active foreign pending in foreign countries.patents applications. All the issued patents have varying remaining durations and begin expiring between 2013 and 2025.2028. The most notable of our technologies include numerous patents surrounding the KeyView® system, a field data


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acquisition system that captures vital well site operating data from service equipment. We believe this information helps us and our customers improve safety, reduce costs and increase productivity.system.
 
We own several trademarks that are important to our business both in the United States and in foreign countries. In general, depending upon the jurisdiction, trademarks are valid as long as they are in use or their registrations are properly maintained and they have not been found to become generic. Registrations of trademarks can generally be renewed indefinitely as long as the trademarks are in use. While our patents and trademarks, in the aggregate, are of considerable importance to maintaining our competitive position, no single patent or trademark is considered to be of a critical or essential nature to our business.
 
We also rely on a combination of trade secret laws, copyright and contractual provisions to establish and protect proprietary rights in our products and services. We typically enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees, strategic partners and suppliers and limit access to the distribution of our proprietary information.
 
FOREIGN OPERATIONSEmployees
During 2008, we operated internationally in Argentina and Mexico, and we have a technology development group based in Canada. We also have ownership interests in a drilling and production services company based in Canada and a drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling company based in the Russian Federation.
Revenue from our international operations during 2008 totaled $171.9 million, or 8.7% of total revenue. Revenue from international operations for 2007 and 2006 totaled $105.9 million and $78.3 million, respectively. International revenues by country are summarized in the following table:
                 
  Argentina  Mexico  Canada  Total 
  (In thousands, except for percentages) 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2008:
                
Revenues $118,841  $47,200  $5,848  $171,889 
Percentage of total Revenue  6.0%  2.4%  0.3%  8.7%
For the year ended December 31, 2007:
                
Revenues $93,925  $9,041  $2,938  $105,904 
Percentage of total Revenue  5.7%  0.5%  0.2%  6.4%
For the year ended December 31, 2006:
                
Revenues $78,321  $  $  $78,321 
Percentage of total Revenue  5.1%  0.0%  0.0%  5.1%
In Argentina, we operate 42 well service rigs (of which seven are drilling rigs) and 46 oilfield transportation vehicles, all of which we include in our well servicing segment. Beginning in the third quarter of 2008, we experienced a significant downturn in activity levels in Argentina due, in part, to deteriorating oil prices. At December 31, 2008, approximately 75% of our rigs in Argentina were working. The downturn has been further exacerbated by labor-related issues in this country. We are currently exploring other options for our equipment in Argentina if market conditions there do not improve. For additional information regarding Argentina, see the discussion on“International Expansion”under“Business and Growth Strategies”in“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
In Mexico, we commenced operations during the second quarter of 2007 after Petróleos Mexicanos, the Mexican national oil company (“PEMEX”), awarded our Mexican subsidiary, Key Energy Services de México S. de R.L. de C.V., a22-month contract (the “First PEMEX Contract”) valued at approximately $45.8 million to provide field production solutions and well workover services. During the fourth quarter of 2008, we were awarded a second24-month contract with PEMEX (the “Second PEMEX Contract”) to provide the same type of well services valued at approximately $68.0 million. Also, during the fourth quarter of 2008, our First PEMEX Contract was extended until September 2009 and the value increased approximately $60.0 million, for an aggregate value of approximately $105.8 million. Under the terms of the First PEMEX Contract, we


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initially provided three well service rigs outfitted with our proprietary KeyView® system, and we installed two KeyView® systems on PEMEX-owned well service rigs. PEMEX has the option to call for additional rigs and KeyView® systems in the future, and, as of December 31, 2008, we had supplied PEMEX a total of 14 rigs. As of February 23, 2009, we have increased the number of rigs in Mexico to 17 rigs. The projects under both contracts cover PEMEX’s North Region assets and initially focus on oil wells in Burgos, Poza Rica-Altamira and Cerro Azul. We anticipate that we will install units with KeyView® systems on all PEMEX-owned workover rigs over the next two years, through 2010.
On October 31, 2008, we acquired a 26% interest in OOO Geostream Services Group (“Geostream”) for $17.4 million. Geostream is based in the Russian Federation and provides drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling in the Russian Federation. We are contractually required to purchase an additional 24% of Geostream no later than March 31, 2009 for approximately €11.3 million (which at February 23, 2009 is equivalent to $14.4 million). For a period not to exceed six years subsequent to October 31, 2008, we will have the option to increase our ownership percentage to 100%. If we have not acquired 100% of Geostream on or before the end of the six-year period, we will be required to arrange an initial public offering for those shares.
In 2007, we acquired Advanced Measurements, Inc. (“AMI”), a privately-held Canadian technology company focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information work flow. AMI builds Key’s proprietary KeyView® systems for deployment on our well service rigs, designs and builds control and data acquisition systems for fracturing services and develops additional technologies for Key as well as other service providers. In addition, in connection with the acquisition of AMI, we acquired an ownership interest in Advanced Flow Technologies, Inc. (“AFTI”), a privately-held Canadian technology company focused on low cost wireless gas well production monitoring. As of December 31, 2008, we held a 48.73% interest in AFTI.
CUSTOMERS
Our customers include major oil companies, independent oil and natural gas production companies, and foreign national oil and natural gas production companies. During the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, no single customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenues.
COMPETITION AND OTHER EXTERNAL FACTORS
In the well servicing markets, we believe that, based on available industry data, we are the largest provider of land-based well service rigs in the United States. At December 31, 2008, we had 924 active rigs. Based on the Weatherford-AESC (“AESC”) well service rig count, which is available on Weatherford International’s internet website, there were approximately 2,910 well service rigs in the United States at December 31, 2008. A prior survey suggested that there are more well service rigs in the United States than are reported by the AESC count. While we agree that there are likely more rigs than reported by the AESC, AESC provides the most readily available information concerning the U.S. well service rig count. We believe that the difference between the AESC data and the prior survey is likely attributable to (i) not all U.S. well service providers being members of the AESC, (ii) some U.S. oil and natural gas producers owning well service rigs and not reporting to the AESC and (iii) poor reporting of equipment by certain members of the AESC.
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Competition is influenced by such factors as price, capacity, availability of work crews, and reputation and experience of the service provider. We believe that an important competitive factor in establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships is having an experienced, skilled and well-trained work force. In recent years, many of our larger customers have placed increased emphasis on the safety performance and quality of the crews, equipment and services provided by their contractors. We have devoted, and will continue to devote, substantial resources toward employee safety


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and training programs. In addition, we believe that the KeyView® system has provided and will continue to provide important safety enhancements. Although we believe customers consider all of these factors, price is often the primary factor in determining which service provider is awarded the work. However, in numerous instances we secure and maintain work for large customers for which efficiency, safety, technology, size of fleet and availability of other services are of equal importance to price. Due, in part, to dramatic declines in the price of oil and natural gas, pricing for our services has become increasingly competitive since September of 2008. Further, as demand drops for oilfield services, the market is left with excess supply, placing additional pressure on our pricing.
Significant well service providers include Nabors Industries, Basic Energy Services and Complete Production Services. Other public-company competitors include Bronco Drilling, Forbes Energy Services and Pioneer Drilling Company. In addition, though there has been consolidation in the domestic well servicing industry, there are numerous small companies that compete in Key’s well servicing markets. We do not believe that any other competitor has more active well service rigs than Key. In Argentina, our largest competitors are San Antonio International (formerly Pride International), Nabors Industries and Allis-Chalmers Energy. San Antonio International and Forbes Energy Services are our largest competitors in Mexico.
The pressure pumping services market is dominated by three major competitors: Schlumberger Ltd., Halliburton Company and BJ Services Company. These three companies have a substantially larger asset base than Key and are believed to operate in all major U.S. oil and natural gas producing basins. Other competitors include Weatherford International Ltd., Superior Well Services, Inc., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc., Frac-Tech Services, Ltd. and RPC, Inc. The pressure pumping industry is very competitive, and the three major competitors generally lead pricing in any particular region. Our pressure pumping services operate in niche markets and historically have competed effectively with these competitors based on performance and strong customer service. Where feasible, we cross-market our electric wireline services to a number of customers where our pressure pumping crews work in tandem with our wireline crews, thereby offering our customers the ability to minimize vendors, which, we believe, will improve efficiency. We may be able to further pursue other cross-marketing opportunities utilizing capabilities that are unique to Key, because none of the three major pressure pumping contractors own and operate well service rigs in the United States.
The U.S. fishing and rental services market is fragmented compared to our other product lines. Companies that provide fishing services generally compete based on the reputation of their fishing tool operators and their relationships with customers. Competition for rental tools is sometimes based on price; however, in most cases, when a customer chooses a specific fishing tool operator for a particular job, then the necessary rental equipment will be part of that job as well. Our primary competitors include Baker Oil Tools, Smith International, Inc., Weatherford International Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Superior Energy Services Inc., Quail Tools (owned by Parker Drilling Company) and Knight Oil Tools.
The need for well servicing, pressure pumping services and fishing and rental services fluctuates, primarily, in relation to the price (or anticipated price) of oil and natural gas, which, in turn, is driven by the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas. Generally, as supply of those commodities decreases and demand increases, service and maintenance requirements increase as oil and natural gas producers attempt to maximize the productivity of their wells in a higher priced environment. However, in a lower oil and natural gas price environment, such as the one we are currently experiencing, demand for service and maintenance decreases as oil and natural gas producers decrease their activity. In particular, the demand for new or existing field drilling and completion work, including electric wireline services, is driven by available investment capital for such work. Because these types of services can be easily “started” and “stopped,” and oil and natural gas producers are less risk tolerant when commodity prices are low or volatile, we may experience a more rapid decline in demand for these types of well maintenance services compared with demand for other types of oilfield services. Further, in this lower-priced environment, fewer well service rigs are needed for completions and there is reduced demand for fishing services because these activities are generally associated with drilling activity.


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The level of our revenues, earnings and cash flows are substantially dependent upon, and affected by, the level of domestic and international oil and natural gas exploration and development activity, as well as the equipment capacity in any particular region. For a more detailed discussion, see“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
EMPLOYEES
 
As of DecemberJanuary 31, 2008,2010, we employed approximately 8,4116,200 persons in our domesticUnited States operations and approximately 1,7101,900 additional persons in Argentina, Mexico and Canada. Not includingIn addition, OOO Geostream Services Group (“Geostream”), a company in the reductionsRussian Federation in force that were initiated by the Company in response to market conditions,which we experienced an annual domestic employee turnover rateown a 50% controlling interest, employed (together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries) approximately 370 persons as of approximately 42% during 2008, compared to a turnover rate of approximately 41% in 2007. The high turnover rate is caused, in part, by the nature of the work, which is physically demanding and sometimes performed in harsh outdoor conditions. As a result, workers may choose to pursue employment in fields that offer a more desirable work environment at wage rates that are competitive with ours. Alternatively, some employees may leave Key if they can earn a higher wage with a competitor.
January 31, 2010. Our domestic employees are not represented by a labor union and are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Many of our employees in Argentina are represented by formallabor unions. Beginning in 2008, we have been experiencing significant labor-related issues in Argentina as a result of not being able to terminate the employment of field and office personnel because of restrictions imposed by local regulatory agencies in that country. In Mexico, during 2008, we have entered into a collective bargaining agreement that applies to our workers in Mexico performing work under the PEMEX contracts.
As noted below in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” we have historically experienced a high employee turnover rate, and during the past several years have experienced labor-related issues in Argentina. Other than with respect to the labor situation in Argentina, we have not experienced any significant work stoppages associated with labor disputes or grievances and consider our relations with our employees to be generally satisfactory. A discussion of the risks associated with our high turnover is presented under“Business Related Risk Factors”in“Item 1A. Risk Factors.”


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GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONSGovernmental Regulations
 
Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to health, safety and the environment. We cannot predict the level of enforcement of existing laws or regulations or how such laws and regulations may be interpreted by enforcement agencies or court rulings in the future. We also cannot predict whether additional laws and regulations affecting our business will be adopted, or the effect such changes might have on us, our financial condition or our business. The following is a summary of the more significant existing environmental, health and safety laws and regulations to which our operations are subject and for which compliance may have a material adverse impact on our results of operationoperations, financial position or financial position.cash flows.
 
Environmental Regulations
 
Our operations routinely involve the storage, handling, transport and disposal of bulk waste materials, some of which contain oil, contaminants and other regulated substances. Various environmental laws and regulations require prevention, and where necessary, cleanup of spills and leaks of such materials, and some of our operations must obtain permits that limit the discharge of materials. Failure to comply with such environmental requirements or permits may result in fines and penalties, remediation orders and revocation of permits.
 
Laws and regulations protecting the environment have become more stringent over the years, and in certain circumstances may impose “strict liability,” rendering us liable for environmental damage without regard to negligence or fault on our part. Moreover, cleanup costs, penalties and other damages arising as a result of new or changes to existing environmental laws and regulations could be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. From time to time, claims have been made and litigation has been brought against us under such laws. However, the costs incurred in connection with such claims and other costs of environmental compliance have not had a material adverse effect on our past operations or financial statements. Management believes that Key conducts its


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operations in substantial compliance with current federal, state and local requirements related to health, safety and the environment.
Hazardous Substances and Waste
 
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, referred to as “CERCLA” or the “Superfund” law, and comparable state laws, impose liability without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct on certain defined persons, including current and prior owners or operators of a site where a release of hazardous substances occurred and entities that disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substances found at the site. Under CERCLA, these “responsible persons” may be liable for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies.
 
In the course of our operations, we do not typicallyoccasionally generate materials that are considered “hazardous substances.” One exception, however, would be spills that occur prior to well treatment materials being circulated downhole. For example, if we spill acid on a roadway as a result of a vehicle accident in the course of providing well stimulation services, or if a tank with acid leaks prior to downhole circulation, the spilled material may be considered a “hazardous substance.” In this respect, we are occasionally considered to “generate” materials that are regulated as hazardous substancessubstances” and, as a result, may incur CERCLA liability for cleanup costs. Also, claims may be filed for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the release of hazardous substances or other pollutants.
We also generate solid wastes that are subject to the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, or “RCRA,” and comparable state statutes. Certain materials generated in the exploration, development or production of crude oil and natural gas are excluded from RCRA’s hazardous waste regulation, but these wastes, which include wastes currently generated during our operations, could be designated as “hazardous wastes” in the future and become subject to more rigorous and costly disposal requirements. Any such changes in these laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our operating expense.
 
Although we useduse operating and disposal practices that wereare standard in the industry, at the time, hydrocarbons or other wastes may have been released at properties owned or leased by us now or in the past, or at other locations where these hydrocarbons and wastes were taken for treatment or disposal. Under CERCLA, RCRA and analogous state laws, we could be required to clean up contaminated property (including contaminated groundwater), or to perform remedial activities to prevent future contamination.
 
Air Emissions
 
The Clean Air Act, as amended, or “CAA,” and similar state laws and regulations restrict the emission of air pollutants and also impose various monitoring and reporting requirements. These laws and regulations may require us to obtain approvals or permits for construction, modification or operation of certain projects or facilities and may require use of emission controls. Our failure to comply with CAA requirements and those of similar state laws and regulations could subject us to civil and criminal penalties, injunctions and restrictions on operations.
 
Global Warming and Climate Control
 
ScientificSome scientific studies suggest that emissions of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) may contribute to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. In response to such studies, the U.S. Congress is considering legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, many states have already taken measures to address greenhouse gases through the development of greenhouse gas emission inventoriesand/or regional greenhouse gas cap and trade programs. As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on April 2, 2007 inMassachusetts et al. v. EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) may regulate greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources (e.g. cars and trucks) even if Congress does not adopt new legislation. The Court’s holding inMassachusettsthat greenhouse gases are covered pollutants under the CAA may also result in future regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources. In addition, some states where we


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have operations have become more active in the regulation of emissions that are believed to be contributing to global climate change. For example, California enacted the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which established the first statewide program in the United States to limit greenhouse gas emissions and impose penalties for non-compliance. While we do not believe our operations raise climate control issues different from those generally raised by commercial use of fossil fuels, legislation or regulatory programs that restrict greenhouse gas emissions in areas where we conduct business could increase our costs in order to stay compliant with any new laws. See“Item 1A. Risk Factors.”


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Water Discharges
 
We operate facilities that are subject to requirements of the Clean Water Act, as amended, or “CWA,” and analogous state laws that impose restrictions and controls on the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters. Pursuant to these laws, permits must be obtained to discharge pollutants into state waters or waters of the United States, including to discharge storm water runoff from certain types of facilities. Spill prevention, control and countermeasurecounter-measure requirements under the CWA require implementation of measures to help prevent the contamination of navigable waters in the event of a hydrocarbon spill. Other requirements for the prevention of spills are established under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended, or “OPA”, which amends the CWA and applies to owners and operators of vessels, including barges, offshore platforms and certain onshore facilities. Under OPA, regulated parties are strictly liable for oil spills and must establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to cover liabilities related to an oil spill for which such parties could be statutorily responsible. The CWA can impose substantial civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
 
Employees
Occupational Safety and Health Act
 
We are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, or “OSHA”, and comparable state laws that regulate the protection of employee health and safety. OSHA’s hazard communication standard requires that information about hazardous materials used or produced in our operations be maintained and provided to employees, state and local government authorities and citizens. We believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with OSHA requirements.
 
Marine Employees
 
Certain of our employees who perform services on our barge rigs or work offshore aremay be covered by the provisions of the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and general maritime law. These laws operate to make the liability limits established under state workers’ compensation laws inapplicable to these employees. Instead, these employees or their representatives are permitted to pursue actions against us for damages resulting from job related injuries, generally with generally no limitations on our potential liability.
 
Other Laws and Regulations
Saltwater Disposal Wells
 
We operate SWD wells that are subject to the CWA, Safe Drinking Water Act, and state and local laws and regulations, including those established by the EPA’s Underground Injection Control Program of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which establishes the minimum program requirements. Most of our SWD wells are located in Texas and weTexas. We also operate SWD wells in Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico. Regulations in these states require us to obtain a permit to operate each of our SWD wells. The applicable regulatory agency may suspend or modify one of our permits if our well operation is likely to result in pollution of freshwater, substantial violation of permit conditions or applicable rules, or if the well leaks tointo the environment. We maintain insurance against some risks associated with our well service activities, but there can be no assurance that this insurance will continue to be commercially available or available at premium levels that justify its purchase by us. The occurrence of a significant event that is not fully insured or indemnified could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operations.


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Electric Wireline
 
We conduct cased-hole electric wireline logging, which may entail the use of radioactive isotopes along with other nuclear, electrical, acoustic and mechanical devices to evaluate downhole formation. Our activities involving the use of isotopes are regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and specified agencies of certain states. Additionally, we may use high explosive charges for perforating casing and formations, and various explosive cutters to assist in wellborewell bore cleanout. Such operations are regulated by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and require us to obtain licenses or other approvals for the use of densitometers as well as explosive charges.
Access to Company Reports
Our web site address iswww.keyenergy.com, and we make available free of charge through our web site our Annual Reports onForm 10-K, Quarterly Reports onForm 10-Q, Current Reports onForm 8-K and all amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We have obtained these licensesfiled the required certifications under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and approvals when necessary31.2 to this Annual Report onForm 10-K.


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In 2009, we submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) the CEO certification required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual. Our web site also includes general information about us, including our Corporate Governance Guidelines and believe that we are in substantial compliance with these federal requirements.charters for the committees of our board of directors. Information on our web site or any other web site is not a part of this report.
 
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
 
In addition to the other information in this report, the following factors should be considered in evaluating us and our business.
 
BUSINESS-RELATED RISK FACTORS
 
Our business is dependent on conditions in the oil and natural gas industry, especially oil and natural gas prices and capital expenditures by oil and natural gas companies, and the recent volatilitycompanies. Volatility in oil and natural gas prices, in addition to the deterioratingtight credit markets and disruptions in the U.S. and global financial systems may adversely impact our business.
 
Prices for oil and natural gas historically have been extremely volatile and have reacted to changes in the supply of, and demand for, oil and natural gas. These include changes resulting from, among other things, the ability of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to support oil prices, domestic and worldwide economic conditions and political instability in oil-producing countries. Weakness in oil and natural gas prices (or the perception by our customers that oil and natural gas prices will continue to decrease)decrease in the future) could result in furthera reduction in the utilization of available well serviceour equipment and result in lower rates.rates for our services. In addition, when oil and natural gas prices are weak, or when our customers expect oil and natural gas prices to decrease, fewer wells are drilled, resulting in less completion and maintenance work for us. Additional factors that affect demand for our services include:
 
 • the level of development, exploration and production activity of, and corresponding capital spending by, oil and natural gas companies;
 
 • oil and natural gas production costs;
 
 • government regulation;regulations; and
 
 • conditions in the worldwide oil and natural gas industry.
 
Financial markets are in an unprecedented economic crisis worldwide, affecting both debt and equity markets. The shortage of liquidity and credit combined with the recent substantial losses in worldwide equity markets have led to an economic recession that could continue for an extended period of time. The slowdown in economic activity caused by the recession has reduced worldwide demand for energy and resulted in lower oil and natural gas prices. This reduction in demand could continue through 2009 and beyond. Demand for our services is primarily influenced by current and anticipated oil and natural gas prices. As a result of recent volatilityprices, and the significant decreasesdecline in oil and natural gas prices and the substantial uncertainty due to the deteriorating credit markets and disruptionsbeginning in the U.S. and global financial systems,third quarter of 2008 caused our customers have reduced, and may continue to reduce their spending on exploration and development drilling. If economic conditionsdrilling throughout 2009. This reduction in our customers’ spending could continue to deteriorate or do not improve, it could result in additional reductions of explorationthrough 2010 and production expenditures by our customers, causing further declines in the demand for our services and products. Thebeyond. Further decline in demand for our oil and natural gas services could have a material adverse effect on our revenue and profitability. Further,Also impacting demand are the global economic conditions. While appearing to have stabilized, the disruptions in the global credit markets during 2009 could continue to negatively impact the exploration and production expenditures by our customers throughout 2010 and beyond. Additionally, even as economic conditions appear to have begun to stabilize, it isremains uncertain whether our customers, vendors and suppliers will be able to access financing necessary to sustainreturn to their previous level of operations or to avoid further deceases in their level of operations, fulfill their commitments and fund future operations and obligations.


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Periods of diminished or weakened demand for our services have occurred in the past. We experienced a material decrease in the demand for our services beginning in August 2001 and continuing through September 2002. Although we experienced strong demand for our services following that period through the third quarter of 2008, we believe the overall decrease in demand resulting from the current economic crisis could be more severe than what we experienced during the 2001 — 2002 downturn. The current economic downturn and oil and natural gas price volatility could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In light of these and other factors relating to the oil and natural gas industry, our historical operating results may not be indicative of future performance.
 
We may be unable to maintain pricing on our core services.
 
During the past three years,period from 2006 to 2008, we have periodically increased the prices on our services to offset rising costs and to generate higher returns for our shareholders.stockholders. However, as a result of pressures stemming from deteriorating market conditions and falling commodityoil and natural gas prices beginning in the third quarter of 2008 and continuing through the first half of 2009, it has becomebecame increasingly difficult to maintain our prices. We have and will likely continue to face pricing pressure from our competitors. We have made price concessions, and may be compelled to make further price concessions, in order to maintain market share.


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In addition, we expect our costs to rise if demand for our services increases with a recovering market, due in part to tighter labor markets and similar economic developments that would likely result from an improving market. In addition to the recent difficulty we have experienced maintaining prices as described above, even if we are able to increase our prices as market conditions improve, we may not be able to do so at a rate that would be sufficient to cover such rising costs.
The inability to maintain our pricing, to increase our pricing as costs increase, or a reduction in our pricing, may have a continuing and material negative impact on our operating results.results in the future.
 
Industry capacity may adversely affect our business.
 
Over muchBetween 2006 and 2008, a significant amount of the past three years, new capacity, including new well service rigs, new pressure pumping equipment and new fishing and rental equipment, has entered the market. In some cases, the new capacity iswas attributable tostart-up oilfield service companies and, in other cases, the new capacity has beenwas deployed by existing service providers to increase their service capacity. The new capacity adversely affected our utilization rates in 2008, which is down from prior years. Lower utilization of our fleet has led to reduced pricing for our services. The combination of overcapacity and declining demand has further exacerbated the pricing pressure for our services.services in 2009. Although oilfield service companies are not likely to add significant new capacity under current market conditions, in light of current market conditions and the deteriorating demand for our services, the overcapacity could cause us to experience continued pressure on the pricing of our services and experience lower utilization. This could continue to have a material negative impact on our operating results.
Our future financial results could be adversely impacted by asset impairments or other charges.
We have recorded goodwill impairment charges and asset impairment charges in the past. We evaluate our long-lived assets, including our property and equipment, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and goodwill for impairment. In performing these assessments, we project future cash flows on a discounted basis for goodwill, and on an undiscounted basis for other long-lived assets, and compare these cash flows to the carrying amount of the related assets. These cash flow projections are based on our current operating plans, estimates and judgmental assumptions. We perform the assessment of potential impairment on our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually, or more often if events and circumstances warrant. We perform the assessment of potential impairment for our property and equipment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable due to various external or internal factors. If we determine that our estimates of future cash flows were inaccurate or our actual results for 2010 are materially different than we have predicted, we could record additional impairment charges for interim periods during 2010 or in future years, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.
 
Our business involves certain operating risks, which are primarily self-insured, and our insurance may not be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities we might incur in our operations.
 
Our operations are subject to many hazards and risks, including the following:
 
 • blow-outs, the uncontrolled flow of natural gas, oil or other well fluids into the atmosphere or an underground formation;
• reservoir damage;
• fires and explosions;
• accidents resulting in serious bodily injury and the loss of life or property;
• pollution and other damage to the environment; and
 
 • liabilities from accidents or damage by our fleet of trucks, rigs and other equipment.equipment;
• pollution and other damage to the environment;
• reservoir damage;
• blow-outs, the uncontrolled flow of natural gas, oil or other well fluids into the atmosphere or an underground formation; and
• fires and explosions.
 
If any of these hazards occur, they could result in suspension of operations, damage to or destruction of our equipment and the property of others, or injury or death to our or a third party’s personnel.
 
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cover all losses or liabilities that we might incur in our operations. Furthermore, our insurance may not adequately protect us against liability from all of the hazards of our business. We also are subject to the risk that we may not be able to maintain or obtain insurance of the type and amount we desire at a reasonable


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cost. If we were to incur a significant liability for which we were uninsured or for which we were not fully insured, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
 
We are subject to the economic, political and social instability risks of doing business in certain foreign countries.
 
We currently have operations in Argentina, Mexico and the Russian Federation, a technology development group based in Canada, as well as investments in a drilling and production services companyoilfield service companies based in Canada and a drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling company based inCanada. In the Russian Federation. Wefuture, we may expand our operations into other foreign countries as well. As a result, we are exposed to risks of international operations, including:
 
 • increased governmental ownership and regulation of the economy in the markets where we operate;
 
 • inflation and adverse economic conditions stemming from governmental attempts to reduce inflation, such as imposition of higher interest rates and wage and price controls;
 
 • increased trade barriers, such as higher tariffs and taxes on imports of commodity products;
 
 • exposure to foreign currency exchange rates;
 
 • exchange controls or other currency restrictions;
 
 • war, civil unrest or significant political instability;
 
 • restrictions on repatriation of income or capital;
 
 • expropriation, confiscatory taxation, nationalization or other government actions with respect to our assets located in the markets where we operate;
 
 • governmental policies limiting investments by and returns to foreign investors;
 
 • labor unrest and strikes, including the significant labor-related issues we are currently experiencinghave experienced in Argentina;
 
 • deprivation of contract rights; and
 
 • restrictive governmental regulation and bureaucratic delays.
 
The occurrence of one or more of these risks may:
 
 • negatively impact our results of operations;
 
 • restrict the movement of funds and equipment to and from affected countries; and
 
 • inhibit our ability to collect receivables.
 
We historically have experienced a high employee turnover rate. Any difficulty we experience replacing or adding workers could adversely affect our business.
 
We historically have experienced an annual employee turnover rate of almost 50%, although we experienced a lower 42% turnover rate domestically during 2008.. We believe that the high turnover rate is attributable to the nature of the work, which is physically demanding and performed outdoors. As a result, workers may choose to pursue employment in fields that offer a more desirable work environment at wage rates that are competitive with ours. We cannot assure that at times of high demand we will be able to retain, recruit and train an adequate number of workers. Potential inability or lack of desire by workers to commute to our facilities and job sites and competition for workers from competitors or other industries are factors that could affect our ability to attract and retain workers. We believe that our wage rates are competitive with the wage rates of our competitors and other potential employers. A significant increase in the wages other employers pay could result in a reduction in our workforce, increases in our wage rates, or both. Either of these events could diminish our profitability and growth potential.


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Additionally, in response to the downturn in market conditions beginning in the second quarter of 2008 and continuing through the third quarter of 2009, we made significant reductions in the size of our workforce. Excluding the reductions in workforce during 2009 in response to market conditions, our turnover rate in 2009 was 33%. As market conditions and our activity levels improve, we will be required to expand our workforce to accommodate these increases. We may encounter difficulties in adding new headcount with the requisite experience levels, which could negatively impact our ability to take advantage of improving market conditions.
We may not be successful in implementing technology development and technology enhancements.
 
A component of our business strategy is to incorporate our technology into our well service rigs, primarily through the KeyView® system. The inability to successfully develop and integrate the technology could:
 
 • limit our ability to improve our market position;
 
 • increase our operating costs; and
 
 • limit our ability to recoup the investments made in technology initiatives.
 
We may incur significant costs and liabilities as a result of environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that govern our operations.
 
Our operations are subject to U.S. federal, state and local, and foreign laws and regulations that impose limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the environment and establish standards for the handling, storage and disposal of waste materials, including toxic and hazardous wastes. To comply with these laws and regulations, we must obtain and maintain numerous permits, approvals and certificates from various governmental authorities. While the cost of such compliance has not been significant in the past, new laws, regulations or enforcement policies could become more stringent and significantly increase our compliance costs or limit our future business opportunities, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
 
Failure to comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations could result in the assessment of administrative, civil or criminal penalties, imposition of cleanup and site restoration costs and liens, revocation of permits, and, to a lesser extent, orders to limit or cease certain operations. Certain environmental laws impose strictand/or joint and several liability, which could cause us to become liable for the conduct of others or for consequences of our own actions that were in compliance with all applicable laws at the time of those actions. For additional information, see the discussion underGovernmental Regulations”in“Item 1. Business.Business.
 
We rely on a limited number of suppliers for certain materials used in providing our pressure pumping services.
 
We rely heavily on threea limited number of suppliers for sized sand, a principal raw material that is critical for our pressure pumping operations. While the materials are generally available, if we were to have a problem sourcing raw materials or transporting these materials from these suppliers, our ability to provide pressure pumping services could be limited.
 
We may not be successful in identifying, making and integrating our acquisitions.
 
A component of our growth strategy is to make geographic-focused acquisitions that will strengthen our presence in selected regional markets. Pursuit of this strategy may be restricted by the recent deterioration of the credit markets, which may significantly limit the availability of funds for such acquisitions. In addition to restricted funding availability, the success of this strategy will depend on our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates and to negotiate acceptable financial and other terms. There is no assurance that we will be able to do so. The success of an acquisition depends on our ability to perform adequate due diligence before the acquisition and on our ability to integrate the acquisition after it is completed. While we commit significant resources to ensure that we conduct comprehensive due diligence, there can be no assurance that all potential risks and liabilities will be identified in connection with an acquisition. Similarly, while we expect to commit


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substantial resources, including management time and effort, to integrating acquired businesses into ours, there is no assurance that we will be successful integrating these businesses. In particular, it is important that we be able to retain both key personnel of the acquired business and its customer base. A loss of either key personnel or customers could negatively impact the future operating results of the acquired business.


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The loss of a significant customer could cause our revenue to decline.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, one customer of our Well Servicing segment comprised approximately 11% of our total consolidated revenues. The work that we perform for this customer is done under contracts that expire in the near term and are subject to renewal through a bidding process. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to secure renewals of these contracts, and if we are unable to do so, the loss of this customer could have a material negative impact on our revenues and profitability.
Compliance with climate change legislation or initiatives could negatively impact our business.
The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to mandate reductions of greenhouse gas emissions and certain states have already implemented, or are in the process of implementing, similar legislation. Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court has held in its decisions that carbon dioxide can be regulated as an “air pollutant” under the CAA, which could result in future regulations even if the U.S. Congress does not adopt new legislation regarding emissions. At this time, it is not possible to predict how legislation or new federal or state government mandates regarding the emission of greenhouse gases could impact our business; however, any such future laws or regulations could require us or our customers to devote potentially material amounts of capital or other resources in order to comply with such regulations. These expenditures could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
DEBT-RELATED RISK FACTORS
 
We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt service obligations.
 
Our ability to make payments on our indebtedness, and to fund planned capital expenditures, will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to conditions in the oil and gas industry, general economic and financial conditions, competition in the markets where we operate, the impact of legislative and regulatory actions on how we conduct our business and other factors, all of which are beyond our control. This risk is significantlywould be exacerbated by the currentany economic downturn and relatedor instability in the globalU.S. and U.S.global credit markets.
 
We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service our outstanding indebtedness, or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other capital needs. If our business does not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service our outstanding indebtedness, we may have to undertake alternative financing plans, such as:
 
 • refinancing or restructuring our debt;
 
 • selling assets;
 
 • reducing or delaying acquisitions or capital investments, such as remanufacturing our rigs and related equipment; or
 
 • seeking to raise additional capital.
 
However, weWe cannot assure you that we would be able to implement alternative financing plans, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all, or that implementing any such alternative financing plans would allow us to meet our debt obligations. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our debt obligations, or to obtain alternative financings, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects for growth.


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In addition, a downgrade in our credit rating could become more likely if currentpoor market conditions continue topersist or worsen. Although such a credit downgrade would not have an effect on our currently outstanding senior debt under our indenture or senior secured credit facility, such a downgrade would make it more difficult for us to raise additional debt financing in the future.
 
The amount of our debt and the covenants in the agreements governing our debt could negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
 
Our level of indebtedness, and the covenants contained in the agreements governing our debt, could have important consequences for our operations, including:
 
 • making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness and increasing the risk that we may default on our debt obligations;
 
 • requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to required payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures and other general business activities;
 
 • limiting our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate and other activities;
 
 • limiting management’s flexibility in operating our business;
 
 • limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
 
 • diminishing our ability to withstand successfully a downturn in our business or the economy generally;
 
 • placing us at a competitive disadvantage against less leveraged competitors; and


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 • making us vulnerable to increases in interest rates, because certain debt will vary with prevailing interest rates.
 
We may be required to repay all or a portion of our debt on an accelerated basis in certain circumstances. If we fail to comply with the covenants and other restrictions in the agreements governing our debt, it could lead to an event of default and the consequent acceleration of our obligation to repay outstanding debt. Our ability to comply with debt covenants and other restrictions may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailinggeneral economic and financial conditions.
 
In particular, under the terms of our indebtedness, we must comply with certain financial ratios and satisfy certain financial condition tests, several of which become more restrictive over time and could require us to take action to reduce our debt or take some other action in order to comply with them. Our ability to satisfy required financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions, and we cannot assure you that we will continue to meet those ratios and tests in the future. A breach of any of these covenants, ratios or tests could result in a default under our indebtedness. If we default, our credit facility lenders will no longer be obligated to extend credit to us and they, as well as the trustee for our outstanding notes, could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the indenture or senior secured credit facility, as applicable, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable. The results of such actions would have a significant negative impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
 
Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly.
 
Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility bear interest at variable rates, exposing us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our net income and cash available for servicing our indebtedness would decrease.
DELAYED FINANCIAL REPORTING-RELATED RISK FACTORS
Taxing authorities may determine that we owe additional taxes from previous years.
We restated our financial statements for periods prior to 2004 and experienced delays in our financial reporting for subsequent periods. As result, we have amended previously filed tax returns and reports through 2004. We also intend to amend our 2005 and 2006 federal and state income tax filings during 2009. Where legal, regulatory or administrative rules require or allow us to amend our previous tax filings, we intend to comply with our obligations under applicable law. To the extent that tax authorities do not accept our conclusions about the tax effects of the restatement, liabilities for taxes could differ from those which have been recorded in our consolidated financial statements. If it is determined that we have additional tax liabilities, there could be an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
During the past three years, we have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. These material weaknesses, if not corrected, could affect the reliability of our financial statements and have other adverse consequences.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related SEC rules require management of public companies to assess the effectiveness of their internal control over financial reporting annually and to include in Annual Reports onForm 10-K a management report on that assessment, together with an attestation report by an independent registered public accounting firm. Under Section 404 and the SEC rules, a company cannot find that its internal control over financial reporting is effective if there exist any “material weaknesses” in its financial controls. A “material weakness” is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.


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We have identified one material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. We have taken actions to remediate the material weakness and improve the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; however, we cannot assure you that material weaknesses will not exist during 2009. Any failure in the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, if it results in misstatements in our financial statements, could have a material effect on financial reporting or cause us to fail to meet reporting obligations, and could negatively impact investor perceptions.
TAKEOVER PROTECTION-RELATED RISKS
 
Our bylaws contain provisions that may prevent or delay a change in control.
 
Our Amended and Restated Bylaws contain certain provisions designed to enhance the ability of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors to respond to unsolicited attempts to acquire control of the Company. These provisions:
 
 • establish a classified Boardboard of Directors,directors, providing for three-year staggered terms of office for all members of our Boardboard of Directors;directors;
 
 • set limitations on the removal of directors;
 
 • provide our Boardboard of Directorsdirectors the ability to set the number of directors and to fill vacancies on the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors occurring between shareholderstockholder meetings; and
 
 • set limitations on who may call a special meeting of shareholders.stockholders.
 
These provisions may have the effect of entrenching management and may deprive investors of the opportunity to sell their shares to potential acquirers at a premium over prevailing prices. This potential inability to obtain a control premium could reduce the price of our common stock.
 
ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 
None.
 
ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES
 
We lease executive office space in both Houston, Texas and Midland, Texas (our principal executive office is in Houston, Texas). We own or lease numerous rig yards, storage yards, truck yards and sales and administrative offices throughout the geographic regions in which we operate. Also, in connection with our fluid management services, we operate a number of SWD facilities.facilities, and brine and freshwater stations. Our leased properties are subject to various lease terms and expirations.
 
We believe all properties that we currently occupy are suitable for their intended uses. We believe that we have sufficient facilities to conduct our operations. However, we continue to evaluate the purchase or lease of additional properties or the consolidation of our properties, as our business requires.


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The following table shows our active owned and leased properties, as well as active SWD facilities, categorized by business segment and geographic region:
 
                 
  Well Services
  SWD
  Pressure
  Fishing &
 
Division
 (Other Than SWD)  Facilities  Pumping  Rental 
 
MID-CONTINENT
                
OWNED  13   0   1   3 
LEASE  13   1   1   6 
GULF COAST
                
OWNED  14   4   0   1 
LEASE  16   11   0   11 
ARK-LA-TEX
                
OWNED  15   13   1   1 
LEASE  12   7   1   2 
APPALACHIA
                
OWNED  0   0   0   0 
LEASE  8   0   1   0 
PERMIAN BASIN
                
OWNED  55   6   0   2 
LEASE  25   10   1   3 
ROCKY MOUNTAINS
                
OWNED  14   0   0   0 
LEASE  9   0   5   1 
CALIFORNIA
                
OWNED  1   0   0   0 
LEASE  11   0   0   1 
ARGENTINA
                
OWNED  2   0   0   0 
LEASE  14   0   0   0 
CANADA
                
OWNED  0   0   0   0 
LEASE  2   0   0   0 
MEXICO
                
OWNED  0   0   0   0 
LEASE  2   0   0   0 
                 
TOTAL OWNED
  114   23   2   7 
TOTAL LEASE
  112   29   9   24 
                 
TOTAL
  226   52   11   31 
             
  Office, Repair &
  SWDs, and Brine and
  Operational Field
 
  Service and Other
  Freshwater Stations
  Services Facilities
 
Marketplace
 (1)  (2)  (3) 
 
United States
            
Owned  15   37   90 
Leased  30   28   56 
International
            
Owned  0   0   3 
Leased  22   0   5 
             
TOTAL
  67   65   154 
 
Although we have listed some of our SWD facilities as “leased” in the above table, in some of these cases, we actually own the wellbore for the SWD and lease only the land. In other cases, we lease both the wellbore and the land. Lease terms vary among different sites, but with respect to some of the SWD facilities for which we lease the land and own the wellbore, the land owner has an option under the land lease to retain the wellbore at the termination of the lease.
 
Also included in the figures shown in the table above are nine apartments leased in the United States and eight apartments leased in Argentina. These apartments are for Key employees to use for operational support and business purposes only.
(1)Includes ten apartments leased in the United States and twelve apartments leased in Argentina for Key employees to use for operational support and business purposes only. Also includes three properties in Russia leased by Geostream and its subsidiaries.
(2)Includes SWD facilities as “leased” if we own the well bore for the SWD but lease the land. In other cases, we lease both the well bore and the land. Lease terms vary among different sites, but with respect to some of the SWD facilities for which we lease the land and own the well bore, the land owner has an option under the land lease to retain the well bore at the termination of the lease.
(3)Includes two properties in Russia owned by Geostream and its subsidiaries.


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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
On September 3, 2006, our former controller and former assistant controller filed suit against us in Harris County, Texas, alleging constructive termination and breach of contract. We reached an agreement to resolve the matter through arbitration that included an obligation to pay a minimum amount to the claimants regardless of the outcome. In the fourth quarter of 2009, the matter went to trial and the arbitrator found in favor of Key.
In addition to various other suits and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of business, we continue to be involved in litigation with someone of our former executive officers. We do not believe that the disposition of any of these items, including litigation with former management, will result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. For additional information on legal proceedings, seeNote 13.14. Commitments and Contingencies”ContingenciesinItem 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.Data.
 
ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
None.
 
PART II
 
ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
MARKET AND SHARE PRICESMarket and Share Prices
 
During fiscal year 2008, Key’sOur common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “KEG.” From April 8, 2005 until October 2, 2007, our stock was quoted on the Pink Sheets Electronic Quotation Service (the “Pink Sheets”) under the symbol “KEGS.” As of February 23, 2009,17, 2010, there were 537812 registered holders of 121,210,781125,430,259 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. This number of registered holders does not include holders that have shares of common stock held for them in “street name,” meaning that the shares are held for their accounts by a broker or other nominee. In these instances, the brokers or other nominees are included in the number of registered holders, but the underlying holders of the common stock that have shares held in “street name” are not. The following table sets forth the reported high and low salesclosing price of Key’sour common stock for the periods indicated:
 
                
 High Low  High Low 
Year Ended December 31, 2008
        
Year Ended December 31, 2009
        
1st Quarter $14.47  $11.23  $5.47  $2.12 
2nd Quarter  19.75   13.36   7.01   2.79 
3rd Quarter  18.94   11.33   9.58   4.82 
4th Quarter  11.14   3.58   9.50   7.00 
 
                
 High Low  High Low 
Year Ended December 31, 2007
        
Year Ended December 31, 2008
        
1st Quarter $16.90  $14.85  $14.47  $11.23 
2nd Quarter  20.07   16.52   19.75   13.36 
3rd Quarter  18.38   13.08   18.94   11.33 
4th Quarter  16.95   13.25   11.14   3.58 
 
The following Corporate Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
 
The following performance graph compares the performance of our common stock to the PHLX Oil Service Sector, the Russell 1000 Index, the Russell 2000 Index and to a peer group established by management. During 2008, the Companywe moved from the Russell 2000 Index to the Russell 1000 Index and, during


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2009, we moved back from the Russell 1000 Index to the Russell 2000 Index. For comparative purposes, both the Russell 2000 and the Russell 1000 Indices are reflected in the following performance graph. The peer group is comprised of five other companies with a similar mix of operations and includes Nabors Industries Ltd., Weatherford International Ltd., Basic Energy Services, Inc., Complete Production Services, Inc. and RPC, Inc. The graph below matchescompares the cumulative five-year total return to holders of our common stock with the cumulative total returns of the PHLX Oil Service Sector, the listed Russell Indices and our peer group. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our common stock


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and each index (including reinvestment of dividends) was $100 at December 31, 20032004 and tracks the return on the investment through December 31, 2008.2009.
 
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Key Energy Services, Inc., The PHLX Oil Service Sector, The Russell 1000 Index,
The Russell 2000 Index,
The PHLX Oil Service Sector and the Peer Group
 
 
*$100 invested on December 31, 20032004 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending December 31.
 
DIVIDEND POLICYDividend Policy
 
There were no dividends declared or paid on Key’sour common stock for the yearyears ended December 31, 2008. Key2009, 2008 and 2007. Under the terms of our current credit facility, we must meet certain financial covenants before itwe may pay dividends under the terms of its current credit facility. Key doesdividends. We do not currently intend to pay dividends.
 
STOCK REPURCHASESStock Repurchases
 
On October 26, 2007, the Company’s Boardour board of Directorsdirectors authorized a share repurchase program, in which the Company maywe could spend up to $300.0 million to repurchase shares of itsour common stock on the open market. The program expiresexpired March 31, 2009. At December 31, 2008, the Company had $132.7 million of availability remainingWe did not make any purchases under the share repurchasethis program to repurchase shares of its common stock on the open market. During 2008, the Company repurchased an aggregate of approximately 11.1 million shares at a total cost of approximately $135.2 million, which represents the fair market value of the shares based on the price of the Company’s stock on the dates of purchase.during 2009.


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From the inception of the program in November 2007 through December 31, 2008, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of approximately 13.4 million shares for a total cost of approximately $167.3 million. Under the terms of our Senior Secured Credit Facility (as defined under“Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources”in“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation”), we are limited to stock repurchases of $200.0 million if our consolidated debt to capitalization ratio, as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility, is in excess of 50%. As of December 31, 2008, our consolidated debt to capitalization ratio was less than 50%.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company2009, we repurchased an aggregate 2.3 million26,819 shares of itsour common stock. The repurchases were made pursuant to the Company’s $300.0 million share repurchase program and to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose upon vesting of restricted stock that had been


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granted to certain senior executives. As noted above, the share repurchase program expires March 31, 2009.stock. Set forth below is a summary of the share repurchases:
 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIESIssuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
             
        Total Number of Shares
 
        Purchased as Part of
 
  Total Number
  Weighted
  Publicly Announced
 
  of Shares
  Average Price
  Plans or
 
Period
 Purchased  Paid Per Share  Programs 
 
October 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008  1,728,528(1) $6.56(2)  1,725,000 
November 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008  522,500  $5.73   522,500 
December 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008  33,463(3) $4.42(4)   
             
        Total Number of Shares
 
        Purchased as Part of
 
  Total Number
  Weighted
  Publicly Announced
 
  of Shares
  Average Price
  Plans or
 
Period
 Purchased  Paid Per Share  Programs 
 
October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009  3,528  $8.34(1)   
November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009         
December 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009  23,291  $9.03(2)   
 
 
(1)Includes 3,528 shares repurchasedThe price paid per share on the vesting date with respect to satisfythe tax withholding obligations of certain executive officers upon vesting of restricted stock.repurchases was determined using the closing prices on October 2, 2009 and October 30, 2009, respectively, as quoted on the NYSE.
 
(2)The price paid per share on the vesting date with respect to the tax withholding repurchases was determined using the closing prices on October 2, 2008December 4, 2009 and October 30, 2008,December 22, 2009, respectively, as quoted on the NYSE.
(3)Relates to shares repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations of certain executive officers upon vesting of restricted stock.
(4)The price paid per share on the vesting date with respect to the tax withholding repurchases was determined using the closing price on December 19, 2008, as quoted on the NYSE.
 
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATIONEquity Compensation Plan Information
 
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 20082009 with respect to equity compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our common stock is authorized for issuance:
 
                        
 Number of Securities
 Weighted Average
 Number of Securities Remaining
  Number of Securities
 Weighted Average
 Number of Securities Remaining
 
 to be Issued Upon
 Exercise Price of
 Available for Future Issuance
  to be Issued Upon
 Exercise Price of
 Available for Future Issuance
 
 Exercise of
 Outstanding
 Under Equity Compensation
  Exercise of
 Outstanding
 Under Equity Compensation
 
 Outstanding Options,
 Options, Warrants
 Plans (Excluding Securities
  Outstanding Options,
 Options, Warrants
 Plans (Excluding Securities
 
 Warrants And Rights
 And Rights
 Reflected in Column (a))
  Warrants And Rights
 And Rights
 Reflected in Column (a))
 
Plan Category
 (a) (b) (c)  (a) (b) (c) 
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders(1)  5,429  $12.53   2,250 
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders(2)  120  $8.07    
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders(1)  4,215  $13.19   4,082 
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders(2)  120  $8.07    
          
Total  5,549       2,250   4,335       4,082 
 
 
(1)Represents options and other stock-based awards granted under the Key Energy Group,Services, Inc. 19972009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “1997“2009 Incentive Plan”) and the options and other stock-based awards available under, the Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2007 Incentive Plan”), and the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan (the “1997 Incentive Plan”). The 1997 Incentive Plan expired in November 2007.
 
(2)Represents non-statutory stock options granted outside the 1997 Incentive Plan, the 2007 Incentive Plan, and the 20072009 Incentive Plan. The options have a ten-year term and other terms and conditions as those options granted under the 1997 Incentive Plan. These options were granted during 2000 and 2001.


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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
The following historical selected financial data as of and for the years ended December 31, 20042005 through December 31, 20082009 has been derived from theour audited financial statements of the Company.statements. The historical selected financial data should be read in conjunction with“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”and the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included inItem 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.Data.
 
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS DATA
 
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
 
Revenues $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,546,177  $1,190,444  $987,739 
Direct operating expenses  1,250,327   985,614   920,602   780,243   685,420 
Depreciation and amortization expense  170,774   129,623   126,011   111,888   103,339 
Impairment of goodwill and equity method investment  75,137             
General and administrative expenses  257,707   230,396   195,527   151,303   162,133 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  41,247   36,207   38,927   50,299   46,206 
Other, net  2,840   4,232   (9,370)  12,313   19,114 
                     
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest  174,056   275,940   274,480   84,398   (28,473)
Income tax (expense) benefit  (90,243)  (106,768)  (103,447)  (35,320)  1,890 
Minority interest  245   117          
                     
Income from continuing operations  84,058   169,289   171,033   49,078   (26,583)
Discontinued operations, net of tax           (3,361)  (5,643)
                     
Net income (loss) $84,058  $169,289  $171,033  $45,717  $(32,226)
                     
Income (loss) per common share from continuing operations:                    
Basic $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $0.37  $(0.20)
Diluted $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $0.37  $(0.20)
Income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations:                    
Basic $  $  $  $(0.03) $(0.04)
Diluted $  $  $  $(0.03) $(0.04)
Net income (loss) per common share:                    
Basic $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $0.34  $(0.24)
Diluted $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $0.34  $(0.24)
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $367,164  $249,919  $258,724  $218,838  $69,801 
Net cash used in investing activities  (329,074)  (302,847)  (245,647)  (33,218)  (64,081)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (7,970)  23,240   (18,634)  (111,213)  (88,277)
Effect of exchange rates on cash  4,068   (184)  (238)  (662)  (233)
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
 
Revenues $1,078,665  $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,546,177  $1,190,444 
Direct operating expenses  779,457   1,250,327   985,614   920,602   780,243 
Depreciation and amortization expense  169,562   170,774   129,623   126,011   111,888 
General and administrative expenses  178,696   257,707   230,396   195,527   151,303 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137          
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  39,069   41,247   36,207   38,927   50,299 
Other, net  (120)  2,840   4,232   (9,370)  12,313 
                     
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (247,801)  174,056   275,940   274,480   84,398 
Income tax benefit (expense)  91,125   (90,243)  (106,768)  (103,447)  (35,320)
                     
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (156,676)  83,813   169,172   171,033   49,078 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax              (3,361)
                     
Net (loss) income  (156,676)  83,813   169,172   171,033   45,717 
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)      
                     
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289  $171,033  $45,717 
                     
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations:                    
Basic $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $0.37 
Diluted $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $0.37 
Loss per share from discontinued operations:                    
Basic $  $  $  $  $(0.03)
Diluted $  $  $  $  $(0.03)
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:                    
Basic $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $0.34 
Diluted $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $0.34 


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CASH FLOW DATA
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $184,837  $367,164  $249,919  $258,724  $218,838 
Net cash used in investing activities  (110,636)  (329,074)  (302,847)  (245,647)  (33,218)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (127,475)  (7,970)  23,240   (18,634)  (111,213)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (2,023)  4,068   (184)  (238)  (662)
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
                                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Working capital $285,749  $253,068  $265,498  $169,022  $165,920  $194,363  $285,749  $253,068  $265,498  $169,022 
Property and equipment, gross  1,858,307   1,595,225   1,279,980   1,089,826   999,414   1,728,174   1,858,307   1,595,225   1,279,980   1,089,826 
Property and equipment, net  1,051,683   911,208   694,291   610,341   597,778   864,608   1,051,683   911,208   694,291   610,341 
Total assets  2,016,923   1,859,077   1,541,398   1,329,244   1,316,622   1,664,410   2,016,923   1,859,077   1,541,398   1,329,244 
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities  633,591   511,614   406,080   410,781   481,047   523,949   633,591   511,614   406,080   410,781 
Total liabilities  1,156,191   970,079   810,887   775,187   810,956   921,270   1,156,191   969,828   810,887   775,187 
Stockholders’ equity  860,732   888,998   730,511   554,057   505,666 
Equity  743,140   860,732   889,249   730,511   554,057 
Cash dividends per common share                              
 
ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto in “Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The discussion below contains forward-looking statements that are based upon our current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances including those identified in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to inaccurate assumptions and known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”
 
OVERVIEWOverview
 
We provide a complete range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies, including rig-based well maintenance, workover, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services, and ancillary oilfieldwireline services. We believe that we are the leading onshore, rig-based well servicing contractor in the world. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the United States as well as internationally in Mexico, Argentina and Mexico. Additionally, we havethe Russian Federation. We also own a technology development group based in Canada. We also have ownership interests in a drilling and production services company based in Canada and a drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling company basedhave equity interests in the Russian Federation.oilfield service companies in Canada.
 
During 2008,2009, we operated in three business segments: the well servicing segment, the pressure pumping services segment and the fishing and rental services segment. For further detail regarding thesetwo business segments, pleaseWell Servicing and Production Services. We also have a Functional Support segment associated with managing all of our reportable operating segments. For a full description of our operating segments, see the discussion under Description of Business SegmentsService Offerings” in “Item 1. Business.”


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BUSINESS AND GROWTH STRATEGIESBusiness and Growth Strategies
 
Our strategy is to improve results through acquisitions, controlling spending, maintenance and growth of our market share in core segments, maintenance of a strong balance sheet and good liquidity, expansion internationally, investments in technology and new service offerings, and enhancement of safety and quality.quality, and maintenance of a strong balance sheet and good liquidity.
 
Acquisition Strategy
 
Our strategy contemplates that from time to time we may make acquisitionsacquire businesses or assets that strengthen one or more ofare consistent with our service lines, enhance our presence in selected regional markets or expand the service offerings we provide to our customer base.long-term growth strategy. During 2008, we completed the acquisitions of the fishing and rental assets of Tri-Energy Services, LLC (“Tri-Energy”), Western Drilling, LLC (“Western”) and Hydra-Walk, Inc. (“Hydra-


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Walk”). In addition,2009, we acquired theU.S.-based assets of Leader Energy Services, Ltd. (“Leader”). Through these acquisitionsan additional 24% interest in Geostream and purchases, we expanded our well servicing rig fleetgained 50% ownership and a controlling interest. Geostream is an oilfield services company in the California market by 22 rigs, increased our presence in the Southeastern Gulf CoastRussian Federation providing drilling services, workover services and Gulfsub-surface engineering and modeling. As a result of Mexico rental tool market, acquired an automated pipe handling business thatthis investment, we feel is complementary to our rig-based service offerings and increased our presence in the Baaken and Marcellus shale formations through the acquisition of nine coiled tubing units. We believe that these transactions will help usexpect to expand our geographic “footprint”international presence, specifically in Russia where the wells are shallow and diversify and improve our service offeringssuited to our customers. For more information on the acquisitionsservices that we completed during 2008, see the discussion below under “Acquisitions” in this Item.perform.
 
Our acquisitionsinvestment in 2008 wereGeostream was made withusing cash on hand and availability undergenerated by our Senior Secured Credit Facility,operations, and our objective is to use cash for future acquisitions. We may, from time to time, access our availability under our revolving credit facility to fund future acquisitions. Depending on future market conditions, however, we may elect to use equity as a financing tool for acquisitions. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” under this Item for further discussion of the financing tools available to us.
 
Controlling Spending
 
During the late third quarterThrough most of 2008, we saw signs that the2009, market conditions for oilfield services was beginning to weaken.continued the downward trend that began in the latter part of 2008. This weakeningdownturn in the market for our services resulted from the overall turmoildisruption in the credit markets that caused many of our customers to begin to slow down their capital spending, andas well as from significant declines in the prices of oil and natural gas. In response to the pending downturn, we tookbegan taking steps during the laterlatter part of the third quarter and in the fourth quarter of 2008, which continued through 2009, to decrease our spending levels and control costs. These steps included targeted reductions in our workforce, reductions in pay and benefits, and other reductions in our cost structure. We believe that the actions we have already taken will resulttook resulted in significant cost savings induring the near term,year. We continue to focus on the rationalization of our infrastructure, including facility consolidations and we are continuing to implement othercontinued cost saving measures during early 2009, including further reductions in our spending levels and capital expenditures, in order to further improve our cost structure.efforts.
 
Maintain and Grow in Core Segments
 
During the past three years,From 2006 to 2008, we have significantly increased our capital expenditures compared to prior years, devoting more capital to organic growth. Excluding acquisitions, we have cumulatively spent approximately $627.4$560.0 million on capital expenditures since the beginning of 2006,2007, including capital expenditures of $219.0$128.4 million in 2008.2009. These expenditures include the purchase ofpurchases to expand our operations in Mexico and Russia, drill strings and nitrogen units for our rental operations, and capitalized costs for new pressure pumping equipment, new cased-hole electric wireline units and new and remanufactured well service rigs, as well as numerous rental equipment and fishing tools.information system projects. With the overall downturn in the economy duringthat began in late 2008 and the projected slowdown for activity in our industry during the near term,persisted through 2009, we intend to reducereduced our capital expenditure program in 2009 in order to maintain liquidity and provide flexibility for the use of our capital. Presently,However, we estimate that we will spend approximately $130.0 million in capital expenditures in 2009, of which we estimate approximately $20.0 million a quarter will be devotedcontinue to maintenance ofevaluate our existing fleet. Our 2009 capital spending in the current environment and could increase spending for growth opportunities or if we are awarded additional international work or recognize an opportunity to expand our services in a particular market.
 
Maintain Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
We believe that our ability to maintain a strong balance sheet and exercise sound capital discipline is critical, and this will position the Company well to sustain itself through the current and projected downturn in the market. We also believe that our ability to maintain ample liquidity and borrowing capacity is important in order to enable us to maintain operational flexibility, as well as to take advantage of other attractive business opportunities, should they develop. As of December 31, 2008, we had $92.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as well as $139.3 million of availability under the revolving portion of our Senior Secured Credit Facility, and we have no maturities under our 8.375% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”) until 2014 or required repayments of borrowings on our Senior Secured Credit Facility until 2012. Also, in the fourth quarter of 2009, we are required to make principal payments totaling $14.5 million related to the Moncla Notes (as defined in the discussion below of “Moncla Notes Payable” under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in this Item). We expect to fund our obligations under the Moncla Notes through cash on hand generated by operating activities or borrowing under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.


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International Expansion
 
We presently operate in Argentina and Mexico and haveare evaluating expansion into a technology development group based in Canada. We also have an ownership interest in a drilling and production services company based in Canada. During October 2008, we purchased a 26% interest in a drilling, workover and sub-surface engineering and reservoir modeling company operating in the Russian Federation, and we have an obligation to expand that interest in 2009.number of international markets. One of our objectives is to redeploy under-utilizedunderutilized assets tointo international markets. In addition, we will consider strategic international acquisitionsWe continue to grow our presence and service capabilities in order to establish a presence in a particular market, if appropriate. We have evaluated a number of international markets,Mexico and our near-term priority is expansion in Mexico.Russia. During 2008,2009, we increased the number of working rigs we had positioned in MexicoMexico. We also have deployed other oilfield service equipment to 14.this region to expand our service offerings. In Russia, we sold drilling and workover rigs and other equipment to Geostream to enhance our presence. We intendwill consider strategic international acquisitions and joint ventures in order to further increase our working rigsestablish a presence in Mexico to 21 by the end of the second quarter of 2009. See “Foreign Operations” in “Item 1. Business” for further discussion of our current international operations.a particular market.


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Investing in Technology and New Service Offerings
 
We have invested, and will continue to invest, in technology projects thattechnologies which will improve operating efficiencies for both ourselvesour operational and our customers, improve the safety performance of our wellperformance. We believe these investments will continue to differentiate Key as a premium energy service rigs and fluid hauling vehiclesprovider and provide opportunities for additional revenue. In 2003, we began deployment of our proprietary well service technology called KeyView®. The higher pricing.
KeyView® control and data acquisition system measures certain well-site operating parameters and actively uses this information for safety intervention purposes on the rig, allowing our customers and ourselves to monitor and analyze the information about well servicing to promote improved efficiency and quality. At December 31, 2008, we had more than 250 KeyView® systems installed. Technology
The KeyView® system increasesis our proprietary rig data acquisition, control and our customers’information system which began deployment in 2003. The KeyView® system measures selected rig sensor data and rig activity data which provides visibility into activities at the performance and safety of well site. Through this technology,site operations. In 2009, we have the abilitycontinued to (i) ensure proper rod and tubingmake-up which will result in reduced downhole failures, (ii) improve efficiency, through better logistics and planning, and (iii) improve safety. We believe that this system provides us a competitive advantage as it is a patented technology. For a further discussion ofupgrade the KeyView® system see “Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarkswith enhanced data mining, reporting and Copyrightssafety capabilities to enhance the operational and safety benefits of these systems. We believe measuring performance is critical to providing a premium service to our customer base and differentiates us from our competitors. As of December 31, 2009, we had 299 KeyView® systems deployed.
Foreign OperationsAdvanced Measurements, Inc. (“AMI”)” in “Item 1. Business.
 
Our technology initiative was expanded with the acquisition of AMI in 2007. AMI designs and produces oilfield service data acquisition, control and information systems. AMI’s technology platform and applicationsapplication facilitate the collection of job performance and related information and digitally distributes the information to customers. AMI contributed to the development of the KeyView® system and will assistassists in the advancement of this technology.
 
SmartTongsm Services
During 2009, we introduced “SmartTongsm Rod Connection Services” to the market. The development of this technology was driven by high sucker rod connection failure rates and the additional associated repair costs incurred by our clients. SmartTongsm systems are computer-controlled and fully automated hydraulic sucker rod tong systems that make up a sucker rod connection to the manufacturer’s or American Petroleum Institute (“API”) specifications. We also believe that it is important to have a broad, diverse and complementary services offering. Forthe only technology of its kind that provides this reason, we have expanded the service offeringslevel of our pressure pumping segment and our fishing and rental segment. We took deliveryprecision. As of five coiled tubing units during the fourth quarter of 2008 thatDecember 31, 2009, we had previously ordered during 2007, as well as four segmentstwo SmartTongsm systems deployed. We anticipate deploying additional SmartTongsm systems over the course of drill string for our rental tools group. In addition, we took delivery of three drilling rigs and continued to expand our cased-hole wireline business that we entered into during 2006. We believe that some customers prefer to consolidate vendors and we feel that our expanded services offering may provide better opportunities to serve our customers.2010.
 
Safety and Quality
 
We devote significant resources to the training and professional development of our employees, with a special emphasis on safety. We currently own and operate training centers in Texas, California, WyomingOklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana. In addition, in conjunction with local community colleges, we have two cooperative training centers in Wyoming, New Mexico and Oklahoma.Texas. The training centers are used to enhance our employees’ understanding of operating and safety procedures. We recognize the historically high turnover rate in the industry in which we operate. We are committed to offering competitive compensation, benefits and incentive programs for our employees in order to ensure we have qualified, safety-conscious personnel who are able to provide quality service to our customers.
Maintain Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
We believe that our ability to maintain a strong balance sheet and exercise sound capital discipline is critical to position Key to sustain itself through the current market conditions. We also believe that our ability to maintain liquidity and borrowing capacity is important in order to enable us to maintain operational flexibility, as well as to take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. As of December 31, 2009, we had $37.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $156.9 million of availability under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit agreement (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”). We do not have any material indebtedness repayment obligations in 2010. We have no maturities under our 8.375% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”) until 2014 and no required repayments of borrowings on our Senior Secured Credit Facility until 2012. Also, in the fourth quarter of 2009, we made principal payments totaling $14.5 million related to


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our Related Party Notes (as defined below under “Related Party Notes Payable” of “Liquidity and Capital Resources”). We funded our obligations under the Related Party Notes with cash on hand.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
 
In determining the overall health of the oilfield service industry, we believe that the Baker Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count is the best barometer of capital spending and activity levels, since this data is made publicly available on a weekly basis. Historically, our activity levels have been highly correlated to capital spending by oil and natural gas producers. When commodityoil and natural gas prices are strong, capital spending by our customers tends to be high, as illustratedindicated by the correlation of the Baker Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count. AsSimilarly, as oil and natural gas prices fall, notably in 2009, the following table indicates, theBaker-Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count has increased significantly since 2002 and commodity prices for both oil and natural gas have increased.declines.
 
                        
 WTI Cushing Crude
 NYMEX Henry Hub
 Average Baker Hughes Land
  WTI Cushing Crude
 NYMEX Henry Hub
 ��Average Baker Hughes
 
Year
 Oil(1) Natural Gas(1) Drilling Rigs(2)  Oil(1) Natural Gas(1) U.S. Land Drilling Rigs(2) 
2002 $26.18  $3.37   717  $26.18  $3.37   717 
2003 $31.08  $5.49   924  $31.08  $5.49   924 
2004 $41.51  $6.18   1,095  $41.51  $6.18   1,095 
2005 $56.64  $9.02   1,290  $56.64  $9.02   1,290 
2006 $66.05  $6.98   1,559  $66.05  $6.98   1,559 
2007 $72.34  $7.12   1,695  $72.34  $7.12   1,695 
2008 $99.57(3) $8.90(3)  1,814(4) $99.57  $8.90   1,814 
2009 $61.95  $4.28   1,046 
 
 
(1)Represents the average crude oil or natural gas price, respectively,of the monthly average prices for each of the years presented. Source: EIA / Bloomberg
 
(2)Source:www.bakerhughes.com
(3)Prices for oil and natural gas declined sharply during the fourth quarter of 2008. The spot prices at February 23, 2009 for WTI-Cushing crude oil and NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas were $39.47 per barrel and $4.20 per Mcf, respectively.
(4)The land drilling rig count was affected by the drop in commodity prices. The land drilling rig count at January 31, 2009 was 1,412.


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Internally, we measure activity levels for our well servicing operations primarily through our rig and trucking hours. Generally, as capital spending by oil and natural gas producers increases, demand for our services also rises, resulting in increased rig and trucking services and more hours worked. Conversely, when activity levels decline due to lower spending by oil and natural gas producers, we generally provide fewer rig and trucking services, which results in lower hours worked. We publicly release our monthly rig and trucking hours and the following table presents our quarterly rig and trucking hours from 20062007 through 2008.2009.
 
                
 Rig Hours Trucking Hours  Rig Hours Trucking Hours 
2009        
First Quarter  489,819   499,247 
Second Quarter  415,520   416,269 
Third Quarter  416,810   398,027 
Fourth Quarter  439,552   422,253 
     
Total 2009:  1,761,701   1,735,796 
2008                
First Quarter  659,462   585,040   659,462   585,040 
Second Quarter  701,286   603,632   701,286   603,632 
Third Quarter  721,285   620,885   721,285   620,885 
Fourth Quarter  634,772   607,004   634,772   607,004 
          
Total 2008:  2,716,805   2,416,561   2,716,805   2,416,561 
2007                
First Quarter  625,748   571,777   625,748   571,777 
Second Quarter  611,890   583,074   611,890   583,074 
Third Quarter  597,617   570,356   597,617   570,356 
Fourth Quarter  614,444   583,191   614,444   583,191 
          
Total 2007:  2,449,699   2,308,398   2,449,699   2,308,398 
2006        
First Quarter  663,819   609,317 
Second Quarter  679,545   602,118 
Third Quarter  677,271   587,129 
Fourth Quarter  637,994   578,471 
     
Total 2006:  2,658,629   2,377,035 
 
MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK
 
Market Conditions — Year Ended December 31, 20082009
 
During 2008,2009, the overall industry demand and pricing for the services that we provide was high.declined compared to 2008. The average Baker Hughes U.S. land drilling rig count in the United States during 20082009 was 1,8141,046 rigs, which was an increasea decrease of approximately 7% over42.4% from the 2008 average and 38.3% from the 2007 average and approximately 16% over the 2006 average. The increasedecrease in the average land drilling rig count was driven primarily by record commoditysharp declines in oil and natural gas prices; during 20082009 the West Texas Intermediate — Cushing crude oil price averaged almost $100$61.95 per barrel and natural gas at the Henry Hub averaged almost $9.00$4.28 per Mcf, increasesdecreases of approximately 38%37.8% and 25%51.9%, respectively, overfrom 2008 prices and 14.4% and 39.9%, respectively, from 2007 levels.prices.
 
Overall,Due to the decline in commodity prices, our prices, overall activity levels and asset utilization during 2008 were high.2009 decreased as our customers reduced capital spending. For 2008,2009, we had approximately 2.71.8 million rig hours and 2.41.7 million trucking hours, which was an increasea decrease of approximately 10.9%35.2% and 4.7%28.2%, respectively, overfrom 2008 activity levels and 28.1% and 24.8%, respectively, from 2007 activity levels. Acquisitions we made during 2008 contributed approximately 65,509 rig hours during 2008, andPartially offsetting the full year effect of acquisitions we completed during 2007 was 242,545 rig hours. Also contributing to the increasedecline in rig hours was our expansion into Mexico and Russia during 2008, which contributed an additional 44,736 rig hours. Excluding2009, and the effectsfull year effect of acquisitions and expansion in Mexico, our domestic rig and trucking hours per working day increased slightlycompleted during 2008.
During the first three quarters of 2008, we saw Also impacting our activity levels steadily increase, due to high demand for our services associated with strong commodity prices. However, throughout 2008, there were signs thatwas the financial markets of the United States were becoming unstable. As the turmoildisruption in the credit markets increased during the summer and fall of 2008, commodity prices peaked at all-time highs. Lategeneral uncertainty in the third quarter of 2008, we began to see demand forU.S. and global economy. Reduced credit availability significantly curtailed the capital spending by our services starting to weaken, as the tightening of the credit markets


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made access to capital for spending more difficult for our customers and uncertainty grew around future pricing for oil and natural gas.customers.
 
Conditions continued to deteriorate during the fourth quarterAs conditions deteriorated for most of 2008,2009, driven by rapidly declining commodity prices in the first half of 2009, tight credit markets and overall uncertainty about market conditions. Weconditions, we responded to these deteriorating market conditions by implementing an aggressive cost control program, implementing pricing changes in selected markets in an effort to maintain asset utilization and cutting our own capital spending plans. Additionally,Our cost control program


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included targeted reductions in headcount, employee wage rates and benefits reductions, and controlled spending in overhead costs.
Based on our assessment of conditions in the stepsrig-based oilfield services market, we chose to retire a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated equipment during the third quarter of 2009, which resulted in a pre-tax charge of $65.9 million. Included in this retirement were taking towardsapproximately 250 of our older, less efficient rigs, leaving a new organizational structureremaining U.S. well service rig fleet of 743 rigs. During the third quarter of 2009, we also determined that market overcapacity, prolonged depression of natural gas prices, lower activity levels from our major customer base related to more efficiently managestimulation work and consecutive quarterly operating losses in our under-utilized assets allowed usProduction Services segment, indicated that the carrying amounts of the asset groups under this segment were potentially not recoverable. We performed an assessment of the fair value of the asset groups in this segment, and the results of this assessment indicated that the carrying value of our pressure pumping equipment exceeded its fair value. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $93.4 million during the third quarter of 2009. We also recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.5 million related to identify cost savings.goodwill during the third quarter of 2009 in our Production Services segment.
 
Market Outlook
 
WeThe outlook for 2010 will remain largely dependent on the U.S. and global economies. However, as oil prices have gradually recovered to over $70 per barrel for most of the second half of 2009, we believe that 2009the outlook for 2010 will be a challenging yeargenerally favorable relative to the lows that we experienced during 2009. Our activity levels for the latter half of the fourth quarter improved over earlier periods, even when considering the effects of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, which historically have negatively impacted our business, as public estimates point to an anticipated decline in the land rig count of a magnitude not seen since the 2001 — 2002 timeframe. Because of tighter credit markets and declining borrowing bases, our customers will likely have less access to capital, and because of lower commodity prices, our customers will likely not be inclined to spend capital even if they can access it. These assessments are supported by the factfourth quarter activity levels. This, coupled with signs that the land drilling rig count at January 31, 2009 stood at 1,412, a decline of approximately 22.2% from the 2008 average, anddemand for oil and natural gas prices were $41.73 per barrel and $4.42 per MMbtu, respectively, down approximately 58.1% and 50.3%, respectively, from their 2008 averages.
Near-term, we anticipate that our service lines whose revenues are more closely tied to new drilling activity will be most severely affected. However, weis increasing, provides encouragement on the near term as well as the long term outlook. We believe that our core service lines, including rig-based well servicing and our fluids management business, will be more resilient toif oil prices are sustained at the market downturn becauselevels that were seen at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009, our customers will still needincrease capital spending in 2010 compared to 2009. This will be dependent on continued increases in economic growth during 2010.
We believe that we will see higher levels of workover and completion activity for our U.S. well servicing business, in 2010 as industry activity levels increase. We expect that PEMEX will maintain their existing wellslevel of workover activity and transport and disposethat the rigs we have currently operating in Mexico will be utilized for all of saltwater and other fluids. While2010. In Argentina, although we expect prices for our core services will declineexperienced significant labor-related issues during 2009, operating conditions and our activity levels and pricing in this country began to stabilize and improve in late 2009 and into 2010. During 2010, we do not believe theyalso expect our activity levels in Russia will fallincrease significantly as much as prices in some other service linesthe equipment that are more closely connected with new drilling.we have sold to the joint venture is deployed and begins working.
 
In lightFor our production services business, we are encouraged by the increased number and size of these challenging conditions,frac jobs that we believesaw during the latter half of the fourth quarter. Our production services business is highly correlated with drilling activity and as drilling activity has increased from the lows of 2009, we have seen signs that Keythe pressure pumping business is well equipped forbeginning to stabilize relative to the downturn until productionsharp decline rates begin to drive commodity prices higher, causing our customers to spend capital dollars and increasing the demand for our services. Management has focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet, with acceptable leverage ratios and good liquidity, and we do notit experienced in 2009. We currently believe that the downturnmarket for our fishing and rental operations and wireline business will also improve during 2010, as activity levels for these businesses have historically been directly correlated with drilling, completion and workover activity.
As we enter 2010, we will also continue to monitor our cost structure and focus on the rationalization of our infrastructure base. During the latter half of 2009, we closed several facilities and consolidated others in order to more efficiently serve our customers and reduce costs. Throughout 2010 we will continue to assess the size and compensation levels of our workforce to ensure that we can take advantage of any recovery that may occur during the near term, and we believe that this rationalization process will serve to better position us to take advantage of those opportunities. However, some portion of the temporary cost cutting measures that we put into place during 2009 will affectmay be discontinued as activity levels in the Company’s compliance withmarket increase, and the financial covenants in its debt agreements. We alsoneed to bring these costs back into our operations is required. Additionally, we are exploring several opportunities to expand our services internationally and feel that our geographic diversityliquidity will help the Company maintain its margins until the market for allbe sufficient to take advantage of our services in the United States recovers.any attractive acquisition opportunities, should those develop.


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Impact of Inflation on Operations
 
We are of the opinion that inflation has not had a significant impact on Key’sour business.
ACQUISITIONS
Acquisitions and equity method investments completed during 2008
Tri-Energy Services, LLC.  On January 17, 2008, the Company purchased the fishing and rental assets of Tri-Energy for approximately $1.9 million in cash. These assets were integrated into our fishing and rental segment. The equity interests of Tri-Energy were owned by employees of the Company who joined the Company in October 2007 in connection with the earlier acquisition in 2007 of Moncla Well Service, Inc. and related entities (collectively, “Moncla”).
Western Drilling, LLC.  On April 3, 2008, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity interests of Western, a privately-owned company based in California that operated 22 working well service rigs, three stacked well service rigs and equipment used in the workover and rig relocation process, for total consideration of $51.6 million. We acquired Western to increase our service footprint in the California market. The acquisition was funded from borrowings under the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facility and cash on hand.


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Hydra-Walk, Inc.  On May 30, 2008, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of Hydra-Walk for approximately $10.5 million in cash. The Company retained approximately $1.1 million of Hydra-Walk’s net working capital and did not assume any debt of Hydra-Walk. Hydra-Walk is a leading provider of pipe handling solutions for the oil and gas industry and operates over 80 automated pipe handling units in Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. We acquired Hydra-Walk to expand the level of integrated services we are able to provide customers. The assets and results of operations for Hydra-Walk were integrated into our fishing and rental segment.
Leader Energy Services Ltd.  On July 22, 2008, the Company acquired all of the United States-based assets of Leader, a Canadian company, for consideration of $34.6 million in cash. The acquired assets include nine coiled tubing units, seven nitrogen trucks, twelve pumping trucks and other ancillary equipment. Additionally, the Company paid approximately $0.7 million for supplies and inventory used in pressure pumping operations. The Leader assets were integrated into our pressure pumping segment.
OOO Geostream Services Group.  On October 31, 2008, we acquired a 26% interest in Geostream for $17.4 million. We incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $1.9 million associated with the transaction. Geostream is based in the Russian Federation and provides drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling in the Russian Federation. In connection with our initial investment in Geostream, three officers of the Company became board members of Geostream, representing 50% of the board membership. We are contractually required to purchase an additional 24% of Geostream no later than March 31, 2009 for approximately €11.3 million (which at December 31, 2008 was equivalent to $15.9 million). For a period not to exceed six years subsequent to October 31, 2008, we will have the option to increase our ownership percentage of Geostream to 100%. If we have not acquired 100% of Geostream on or before the end of the six-year period, we will be required to arrange an initial public offering for those shares.
Acquisitions completed during 2007
AMI.  On September 5, 2007, the Company acquired AMI, which operates in Canada and is a technology company focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow. The purchase price was $6.6 million in cash and $2.9 million in assumed debt.
Moncla.  On October 25, 2007, the Company acquired Moncla, which operated well service rigs, barges and ancillary equipment in the southeastern United States for total consideration of $146.0 million, consisting of cash, notes payable and assumed debt. The acquisition was made to expand our presence in the southeastern United States market, and was incorporated into our well servicing segment.
Kings Oil Tools.  On December 7, 2007, the Company acquired the well service assets and related equipment of Kings Oil Tools, Inc. (“Kings”), a California-based well service company, for approximately $45.1 million in cash to increase our presence in the California market. The assets of Kings were incorporated into our well servicing segment.
Acquisitions completed during 2006
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Consolidated Results of Operations
 
The following table shows our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006:2007:
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
REVENUES
 $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,546,177 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
            
Direct operating expenses  1,250,327   985,614   920,602 
Depreciation and amortization expense  170,774   129,623   126,011 
Impairment of goodwill and equity method investment  75,137       
General and administrative expenses  257,707   230,396   195,527 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  41,247   36,207   38,927 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     9,557    
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net  (641)  1,752   (4,323)
Interest income  (1,236)  (6,630)  (5,574)
Other expense (income), net  4,717   (447)  527 
             
Total costs and expenses, net  1,798,032   1,386,072   1,271,697 
             
Income before income taxes and minority interest  174,056   275,940   274,480 
Income tax expense  (90,243)  (106,768)  (103,447)
Minority interest  245   117    
             
NET INCOME
 $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
             
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
REVENUES
 $1,078,665  $1,972,088  $1,662,012 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
            
Direct operating expenses  779,457   1,250,327   985,614 
Depreciation and amortization expense  169,562   170,774   129,623 
General and administrative expenses  178,696   257,707   230,396 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137    
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  39,069   41,247   36,207 
Other, net  (120)  2,840   4,232 
             
Total costs and expenses, net
  (1,326,466)  1,798,032   1,386,072 
             
(Loss) income before taxes and noncontrolling interest  (247,801)  174,056   275,940 
Income tax benefit (expense)  91,125   (90,243)  (106,768)
             
Net (Loss) Income
  (156,676)  83,813   169,172 
             
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)
             
(LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
             
 
Year Ended December 31, 20082009 and 20072008
 
For the year ended December 31, 2008,2009, our net incomeloss was $84.1$156.1 million, which represents a 50.3% decrease fromcompared to net income of $169.3$84.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008. Our earningsloss per fully diluted share for the year were $0.672009 was $1.29 per share compared to $1.27earnings per diluted share of $0.67 per share for the same period in 2007.2008. Items contributing to the decline in net incomeloss and diluted earningsloss per share during 20082009 included the retirement of a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated equipment ($65.9 million pre-tax, or $0.34 per diluted share) and an impairment of the Company’s goodwill pursuant to Statementcarrying value of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets(“SFAS 142”) (approximately $69.8our pressure pumping equipment ($93.4 million before tax,pre-tax or $0.54$0.49 per fully diluted share); a charge associated with the acceleration of the vesting of certain of the Company’s equity awards (approximately $10.9 million before tax, or $0.05 per fully diluted share); an impairment of the Company’s investment in IROC Energy Services Corp. (“IROC”) (approximately $5.4 million before tax, or $0.03 per fully diluted share); severance charges associated with a reduction in the Company’s domestic and international workforce (approximately $2.6 million before tax, or $0.01 per fully diluted share); and the impact of hurricanes and their after-effects in the Gulf Coast during the third quarter of 2008 (estimated to have decreased our pre-tax earnings by $8.4 million, or $0.04 per fully diluted share). Partially offsetting these items were price increases implemented duringAlso contributing to the secondnet loss was the dramatic and third quarters of 2008, incremental net income from acquisitionsrapid decline in our activity levels and our inability to reduce costs at the Company completed during 2008,same pace as the integration of acquisitions completed during 2007 for a full year of operations, and expansion of the Company’s cased-hole wireline operations and operationsdecline in Mexico.our revenues.
 
Revenues
 
Our consolidated revenuerevenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $2.0 billion, an increase of $310.12009 decreased $893.4 million, or 18.7%,45.3% to $1.1 billion from $1.7$2.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2007. The increase in revenue is


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primarily attributable to price increases implemented during the second and third quarters of 2008, expansion of the Company’s cased-hole wireline operations and international operations in Mexico, acquisitions completed during 2008 and the integration of the acquisitions the Company made during 2007 for a full year of operations. Please refer to2008. SeeSegment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008” below for furthera more detailed discussion of the changeschange in revenues from 2007. Changes in revenues for each of our reportable segments were (in millions):
     
  Change from 2007 
 
Well Servicing segment $245.1 
Pressure Pumping segment  45.6 
Fishing and Rental segment  19.4 
     
Total change $310.1 
Weather, including hurricanes Ike and Gustav, impacted our land-based operations during the third quarter of 2008 in parts of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The inclement weather also significantly impacted our fishing operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The Company estimates that inclement weather during the third quarter of 2008 reduced well servicing segment revenues by approximately $7.0 million and fishing and rental segment revenues by approximately $1.4 million.revenues.
 
Direct operating expenses
 
Our consolidated direct operating expenses increased approximately $264.7decreased $470.9 million, or 26.9%37.7%, to $1.3 billion$779.5 million (72.3% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 20082009, compared to $985.6 million$1.3 billion (63.4% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2007. Excluding depreciation2008. See “Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2009 and amortization, these costs were 63.4%2008” below for a more detailed discussion of consolidated revenues during 2008, compared to 59.3% of consolidated revenues for 2007. Thethe change in consolidatedour direct operating expenses was the result of (in millions):
     
  Change from 2007 
 
Employee compensation $125.5 
Equipment, supplies and maintenance  58.0 
Fuel  33.4 
Frac sand and chemicals  29.4 
Self-insurance  4.7 
Other  13.7 
     
Total change $264.7 
Direct employee compensation, which includes salaries, cash bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) costs and payroll taxes, increased approximately $125.5 million, or 23.4%, for 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions completed by the Company during 2008 contributed approximately $18.6 million to the increase over 2007, and the incorporation of acquisitions completed during 2007 for a full year of operations in 2008 contributed approximately $57.4 million to the increase. The Company’s expansion of its operations in Mexico contributed approximately $7.4 million to the increase. Excluding these items, direct employee compensation increased approximately 7.9% for 2008 compared to the same period last year. This increase is primarily attributable to organic direct headcount growth over the course of 2008 to support our ongoing operations, as well as pay rate increases that were implemented over the course of the year in order to retain a high quality workforce. In response to deteriorating market conditions during the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company’s management implemented a cost control program, which included freezing pay rates and reductions in the Company’s workforce in certain areas.
Equipment, supplies and maintenance costs increased approximately $58.0 million for 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions completed during 2008 contributed approximately $5.7 million to the year-over-year increase in these costs, and the full year effect of acquisitions the Company completed during 2007 was approximately $24.5 million. The expansion of our operations in Mexico contributed approximately $23.0 million to the increase. Absent these items, these costs increased approximately 0.3% during 2008. The increase in these costs is related to higher prices from the Company’s vendors, and increased requirements forexpenses.


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repairs and maintenance related to the preparation of our assets for increased utilization and expansion of our operations.
Fuel costs increased approximately $33.4 million, or 44.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions completed during 2008 contributed approximately $2.1 million to the increase in fuel costs, while the incorporation of acquisitions the Company completed during 2007 for a full year of operations during 2008 contributed approximately $3.6 million to the increase. The Company estimates that on average, the per-gallon cost of diesel fuel increased approximately 27.5% during 2008 compared to 2007. This, combined with the overall higher usage of fuel because of higher activity levels, led to the remaining increase in fuel costs.
Frac sand and chemical costs, which also includes the cost of transporting those supplies, increased approximately $29.4 million, or 34.0%, during 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions by the Company during 2008 contributed approximately $1.2 million to the increase in these costs and the full year effect of acquisitions completed during 2007 contributed approximately $0.6 million to the increase in 2008. Overall demand for frac sand and chemicals increased during 2008 because of the overall increase in pressure pumping activity. As a result, prices increased for all users of these products. This also had a direct impact on the cost to transport our frac sand; these costs increased approximately 36.1% during 2008. Additionally, during 2008 the Company began using coated sand as a proppant for certain high pressure frac jobs in the Barnett Shale formation. Coated sand is more expensive than normal types of frac sand, which contributed to the overall increase in these costs. Our pressure pumping operations are able to charge higher rates for frac jobs that require coated sand.
The Company’s costs associated with self-insurance increased approximately $4.7 million during 2008 compared to 2007. The Company is largely self-insured against loss and uses actuarial information, as well as actual claims history, in order to calculate the required reserves. The primary cause for the increase in self-insurance costs was the increase in the number of employees covered, as we added headcount through acquisitions during 2007 and 2008.
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $41.2decreased $1.2 million, or 31.7%0.7%, to $169.6 million (15.7% of revenue) during the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $170.8 million (8.7% of revenue) for the twelve monthsyear ended December 31, 2008 compared2008. The decrease in our depreciation and amortization expense is primarily attributable to $129.6 million fordecreases in the same period in 2007. Acquisitions the Company completed during 2008 contributed approximately $6.6 millioncarrying value of our fixed assets due to the increaserig retirement and asset impairment charges recorded in the integrationthird quarter of acquisitions made2009. Partially offsetting this decline in depreciation are increases due to accelerated depreciation for assets that we removed from service during 2007 for a full yearthe first half of operations during 2008 contributed approximately $24.1 million. The remaining $10.5 million increase can be attributed2009 in response to the Company’s capital expenditures and itsdownturn in market conditions, as well as a larger fixed asset base which resulted from the Company’sin 2009 due to our capital expenditures.spending in 2008.
 
Impairment of goodwillGeneral and equity method investmentadministrative expenses
 
General and administrative expenses decreased $79.0 million, or 30.7%, to $178.7 million (16.6% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $257.7 million (13.1% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008. Our general and administrative expenses declined as a result of cost cutting measures that we put in place beginning in late 2008 and that continued into 2009 related to reductions in headcount, employee wage rate and benefits reductions, and controlled spending in overhead costs. Equity-based compensation was also lower during the year ended December 31, 2009 as a result of our having accelerated the vesting period on the majority of our stock option and Stock Appreciation Right (“SAR”) awards during the fourth quarter of 2008. As discusseda result of the acceleration, no expense was recognized on these awards during the year ended December 31, 2009.
Asset retirements and impairments
During the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized $159.8 million in Critical Accounting Policies — Valuationpre-tax charges associated with asset retirements and impairments, compared to $75.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. For 2009, our pre-tax charges included $65.9 million related to the retirement of Tangiblecertain of our rigs and Intangible Assets,”associated equipment. Additionally, we identified events and changes in circumstance indicating that the carrying amounts of certain of our asset groups may not be recoverable. Accordingly, we performed a recoverability assessment by comparing the estimated future cash flows for these asset groups to the asset groups’ estimated carrying value. The completion of this test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if circumstances indicateindicated that the carrying value of our goodwill might be impaired. Our tests for 2006pressure pumping equipment was not recoverable and 2007 resulted in no indicationsthe recording of impairment. However, upona $93.4 million pre-tax impairment charge in our Production Services segment. We also determined that the goodwill recorded in 2009 for contingent consideration paid related to a prior year acquisition in the fishing and rental services line of business within our Production Services segment was impaired, and as such we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.5 million during 2009.
Upon completion of our annual goodwill impairment test in 2008, there were indicators that the goodwill of our pressure pumping services and fishing and rental segmentsservices lines of business within our Production Services segment might be impaired. As required by SFAS 142, weWe calculated the implied fair value of the goodwill for the pressure pumping and fishing and rental segmentsthese lines of business and determined that the implied fair value was less than the carrying value of the goodwill, meaning that the goodwill was impaired. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $69.8 million to write off the goodwill balances for both theof our pressure pumping services and fishing and rental segments. Managementservices lines of the Company believes that the goodwill of these segments was impaired because of the overall economic downturn and deterioration in the global credit markets and specifically the downturn in the oilfield services sector, which has resulted in a decline in the Company’s stock price and market valuation. All of the goodwill written off frombusiness within our pressure pumping segment and approximately $18.9 million of the goodwill written off from our fishing and rental segment arose from our acquisition of QProduction Services Inc. during 2002.segment.


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In 2007,During 2008, the fair value of the Company’sour investment in IROC Energy Services Corp. (“IROC”), based on publicly available stock prices, declinedremained below its book value. At that time, management of the Company believed that steps being taken by IROC’s management as well as economic trends in the Canadian markets indicated that the impairment of the investment was temporary and would be recovered. In the fourth quarter of 2008, management of the Company determined that, based on IROC’s continued depressed stock price and the overall negative outlook for the general economy and oilfield services sector, the impairment was other than temporary and as a result we recorded a pre-tax charge of $5.4 million in order to write the carrying value of our investment in IROC down to fair value.
 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest expense decreased $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. The decline is primarily attributable to lower average interest rates on our variable-rate debt


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instruments, and the repayment of $100.0 million of our revolving credit facility during the second quarter of 2009.
Other, net
The following table summarizes the components of other, net for the periods indicated:
         
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $472  $ 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  401   (641)
Interest income  (499)  (1,236)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss  (1,482)  3,547 
Equity-method loss (income)  1,052   (166)
Other expense, net  (64)  1,336 
         
Total $(120) $2,840 
         
In connection with the amendment of our Senior Secured Credit Facility in the fourth quarter of 2009, we recorded a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million.
Income tax benefit (expense)
Our income tax benefit was $91.1 million (36.8% effective rate) on a pre-tax loss of $247.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to income tax expense of $90.2 million (51.8% effective rate) on pre-tax income of $174.1 million in 2008. Our effective tax rates differ from the statutory rate of 35% primarily because of state, local and foreign income taxes, and the tax effects of permanent items attributable to book-tax differences.
Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
For the year ended December 31, 2008, our net income was $84.1 million, a 50.3% decrease from net income of $169.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. Our earnings per diluted share for the year were $0.67 per share compared to $1.27 per share for the same period in 2007. Items contributing to the decline in net income and diluted earnings per share during 2008 included an impairment of our goodwill ($69.8 million pre- tax, or $0.54 per diluted share); a charge associated with the acceleration of the vesting of certain of our equity awards ($10.9 million pre-tax, or $0.05 per diluted share); an impairment of our investment in IROC ($5.4 million pre-tax, or $0.03 per diluted share); severance charges associated with a reduction in our domestic and international workforce ($2.6 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share); and the impact of hurricanes and their after-effects along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the third quarter of 2008 (estimated to have decreased our pre-tax earnings by $8.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share). Partially offsetting these items were price increases implemented during the second and third quarters of 2008, incremental net income from acquisitions we completed during 2008, the full-year effect of acquisitions completed during 2007, and expansion of our wireline operations and operations in Mexico.
Revenues
Our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $2.0 billion, an increase of $310.1 million, or 18.7%, from $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2007. See “Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007” below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our revenues.


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Direct operating expenses
Our direct operating expenses increased $264.7 million, or 26.9%, to $1.3 billion (63.4% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $985.6 million (59.3% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2007. See “Segment Operating Results — Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007” below for a more detailed discussion of the change in our direct operating expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $41.2 million, or 31.7%, to $170.8 million (8.7% of revenues) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $129.6 million (7.8% of revenues) for the same period in 2007. Acquisitions we completed during 2008 contributed $6.6 million to the increase and the full-year effect of acquisitions completed during 2007 during 2008 contributed $24.1 million. The remaining $10.5 million increase can be attributed to a larger fixed asset base.
General and administrative expenses
 
General and administrative expenses were approximately $257.7 million (13.1% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008, which representsrepresented an increase of $27.3 million, or 11.9%, over approximately $230.4 million (13.9% of revenues) for the same period in 2007. GeneralOur general and administrative expenses were 13.1% of revenue during 2008, compared to 13.9% of revenue during 2007. The change in general and administrative expense was theincreased as a result of (in millions):
     
  Change from 2007 
 
Employee compensation (non-equity) $27.1 
Equity-based compensation  11.3 
Legal fees and reserves  (2.2)
Professional fees  (12.3)
Other  3.4 
     
Total change $27.3 
Non-equity employee compensation costs increased $27.1 million, or 30.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions made during 2008 contributed approximately $0.9 million to this increase, and the integration of acquisitions made during 2007 for a full year during 2008 contributed approximately $5.2 million to the increase. Other increases in non-equity compensation during 2008 were the result ofemployee compensations costs due to pay rate increases given over the course ofthroughout 2008, the expansion of our operations in Mexico,incremental costs from acquisitions completed during 2008, and the expansionfull-year effect of our business development group through the transfer of existing personnel who previously held positions classified as direct labor. During the fourth quarter of 2008, due to declining industry conditions, the Company’s management initiated a cost control program, which included efforts to curtail all nonessential spending and, in some cases, reductions in the Company’s workforce. Severance charges associated with these workforce reductions resulted in a pre-tax charge totaling approximately $1.8 million recorded in general and administrative expenses.
Equity-based compensation increased $11.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the same periodacquisitions completed in 2007. Because of declines in the Company’s stock price,In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we accelerated the vesting period on certain of the Company’sour outstanding unvested stock option and SAR awards, and stock appreciation rights. Asresulting in a result of the acceleration the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $10.9 million into general and administrative expenses. AbsentPartially offsetting this item, equity-based compensation was approximately $12.5 million during 2008, which represents an increase of approximately $0.4 million from 2007. The increase was primarily due to new awards granted during 2008, partially offset bewere declines in the fair value of certain awards classified as liabilities whose value is based on the Company’s stock price.
Legalprofessional fees and reserves decreased $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The Company records loss contingencies related to lawsuits, claims, and proceedings in the normal course of our business. These loss contingencies are reviewed routinely to ensure that appropriate liabilities are recorded and are adjusted as appropriate.
Professional fees declined approximately $12.3 million, or 27.2%, during 2008 compared to 2007. Professional fees declined primarily as a result of the Companyour emerging from itsour delayed financial reporting process and becoming current with itsour SEC filings and being re-listed on a national stock exchange during 2007.


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Loss on early extinguishment of debtAsset retirements and impairments
 
For the year ended December 31, 2007, we incurred a loss of $9.6 million associated with the terminationUpon completion of our prior seniorannual goodwill impairment test in 2008, there were indicators that the goodwill of our Production Services segment might be impaired. We calculated the implied fair value of the goodwill for the Production Services segment and determined that the implied fair value was less than the carrying value of the goodwill, meaning that the goodwill was impaired. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2008 we recorded a pre-tax charge of $69.8 million to goodwill for the Production Services segment. Management believed that the goodwill of these segments was impaired because of the economic downturn in the second half of 2008 and deterioration in the global credit agreement, dated July 29, 2005 (the “Prior Credit Facility”). markets and specifically the downturn in the oilfield services sector, which resulted in a decline in our stock price and market valuation during this period.
During 2007,2008, the fair value of our investment in IROC, based on publicly available stock prices, remained below its book value. In the fourth quarter of 2008, management determined that, based on IROC’s continued depressed stock price and the overall negative outlook for the general economy and oilfield services sector, the impairment was other than temporary. As a result, we issuedrecorded a pre-tax charge of $5.4 million in order to write the $425.0 millioncarrying value of Senior Notes and used the proceedsour investment in IROC down to retire the term loans then outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility. Concurrently, we entered into the Senior Secured Credit Facility and terminated the Prior Credit Facility. The loss represents the write-off of debt issue costs we incurred when we entered into the Prior Credit Facility.fair value.
 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
 
The Company’sOur interest expense increased approximately $5.0 million, or 13.9%, to $41.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $36.2 million for the same period in 2007. Higher overall debt levels led to the increase in interest expense.


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Gain on sale of assets,Other, net
 
The Company recorded afollowing table summarizes the components of other, net gain of approximately $0.6 million in connection withfor the sale of various assets during 2008, compared with a loss of approximately $1.8 million during 2007. From time to time and in the normal course of business, the Company sells assets that are either in scrap condition or no longer being used by the Company.periods indicated:
         
  Year Ended
 
  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $  $9,557 
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net  (641)  1,752 
Interest income  (1,236)  (6,630)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss  3,547   (458)
Equity-method income  (166)  (391)
Other expense, net  1,336   402 
         
Total $2,840  $4,232 
         
 
Interest income
Interest income recognized by the Company during 2008 was approximately $1.2 million. This represents a decline of approximately $5.4 million from the amounts recognized during 2007. The primary reason for the decline in interest income was the decline in the Company’s short-term investment balances since 2007. DuringIn the fourth quarter of 2007 we issued the Company liquidated its short-term interest-bearing investmentsSenior Notes (defined below). We used the proceeds of the Senior Notes to completerepay all outstanding amounts under our previous credit facility, and replaced that facility with our current Senior Secured Credit Facility. In connection with these transactions, we wrote off the acquisition of Moncla.
Other expense, net
Other expense, net for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 was approximately $4.7 million, compared to other income, net of approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. Other expense, net for 2008 primarily relates to foreign currency transaction lossesunamortized debt issuance costs associated with the Company’s foreign operationsprevious credit facility, resulting in Mexico, Argentina, and Canadaa loss on the early extinguishment of approximately $3.5debt of $9.6 million. Partially offsetting these losses was equity in earnings from the Company’s investment in IROC.
 
Income tax expense
 
Our income tax expense was $90.2 million (51.8% effective rate) for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $106.8 million (38.7% effective rate) for the year ended December 31, 2007. Our effective tax rate was 51.8% in 2008, compared to 38.7% in 2007. The decrease in income tax expense is primarily attributable to lower pretaxpre-tax income in 2008. The increase in our effective tax rate iswas primarily attributable to the portion of the impairment of $63.4 million ofour goodwill that was non-deductible for income tax purposes and $6.4 million of goodwill that was deductible for income tax purposes in 2008. The 2008 effective tax rate exclusive ofexcluding the goodwill impairment would behave been 38.0%. Other differences in the effective tax rate and the statutory rate of 35.0% result primarily from the effect of state and certain foreign income taxes and permanent items attributable to book-tax differences.
 
Segment Operating Results
We revised our reportable business segments effective in the first quarter of 2009. The new operating segments are Well Servicing and Production Services. Financial results for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments. We revised our segments to reflect changes in management’s resource allocation and performance assessment in making decisions regarding our operations. Our rig services and fluid management services operations are now aggregated within our Well Servicing segment. Our pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services and wireline services operations, as well as our technology development group in Canada, are now aggregated within our Production Services segment. We also have a reportable segment titled Functional Support that includes expenses associated with managing our operating segments. For a full description of our segments, see “Service Offerings” in “Item 1. Business.”


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Year Ended December 31, 20072009 and 20062008
 
ForThe following table shows operating results for each of our reportable segments for the yeartwelve month periods ended December 31, 2007, the Company’s net income was $169.3 million, which represented a decline of approximately $1.72009 and 2008 (in thousands, except for percentages):
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2009
 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $859,747  $218,918  $ 
Operating expenses  781,504   240,625   105,586 
Asset retirements and impairments  65,869   93,933    
Operating income (loss)  12,374   (115,640)  (105,586)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  1.4%  —52.8%  n/a 
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2008
 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $1,470,332  $501,756  $ 
Operating expenses  1,114,432   407,560   156,816 
Asset retirements and impairments     69,752   5,385 
Operating income (loss)  355,900   24,444   (162,201)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  24.2%  4.9%  n/a 
Well Servicing
Revenues for our Well Servicing segment decreased $610.6 million, or 1%41.5%, from the Company’s net income of $171.0to $859.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $1.27 per share, a decline of $0.01 per share from fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $1.28 per share. Items contributing2009, compared to the decline in net income and diluted earnings per share were


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costs associated with the refinancing of indebtedness during the fourth quarter of 2007. In connection with that refinancing, the Company recorded a pre-tax loss of approximately $9.6 million, or $0.04 per fully diluted share, associated with the write-off of existing unamortized debt issuance costs, and the termination of two interest rate swaps, which led to a pre-tax charge of approximately $2.3 million, or $0.01 per fully diluted share. Offsetting these one-time charges were increased revenues and net income associated with acquisitions the Company made during the third and fourth quarters of 2007 as well as the effect of higher pricing and increased activity during 2007, and expansion of our cased-hole wireline business and international operations in Mexico.
Revenues
Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 was approximately $1.7 billion, which represented an increase of $115.8 million, or 7.5%, from $1.6$1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2006. Please refer2008. The decline in revenues is attributable to Segment Operating Results” below for further discussionlower activity levels and negative pricing pressure as a result of the changesgeneral downturn in revenues from 2006. Changesthe markets for our services. The demand for our services declined in revenue2009 as a result of falling prices for each ofoil and natural gas, the downturn in the U.S. and global economies, and tight credit markets, which combined to curtail capital spending by our reportable segmentscustomers. Partially offsetting this decline in activity were (in millions):
     
  Change from 2006 
 
Well Servicing segment $63.5 
Pressure Pumping segment  51.9 
Fishing and Rental segment  0.4 
     
Total change $115.8 
Contributing to the increase in revenues in 2007 were acquisitions the Company made during the third and fourth quarters, the startupexpansion of our operations in Mexico and incremental rig hours from our Russian joint venture in 2009. For much of the year ended December 31, 2009, the primary focus of activity for our U.S. rig services business shifted towards lower margin repair and maintenance work, and much of this work was being performed for small and mid-sized independent operators. Our traditional customer base of major and large independent producers decreased their activity levels during the secondperiod, which led to lower activity and pricing for our U.S. rig services business.
Excluding charges for asset retirements, operating expenses for our Well Servicing segment were $781.5 million (90.9% of revenues) during the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented a decrease of $332.9 million, or 29.9%, compared to $1.1 billion (75.8% of revenues) in 2008. The decline in operating expenses during the year ended December 31, 2009 was attributable to lower employee compensation, lower repairs and maintenance expenses, and lower fuel costs. These costs declined due to our lower activity levels associated with the lower demand for our services during 2009 compared to 2008. We also implemented cost control measures beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 in response to the downturn in demand for our services, but the dramatic and the expansion ofrapid decline in our cased-hole wireline business, as well as price increases and increased activity levels.revenues during 2009 outpaced our ability to cut costs.
 
Direct operating expensesProduction Services
 
Consolidated direct operating expenses increased approximately $65.0Revenues for our Production Services segment decreased $282.8 million, or 7.1%56.4%, to $985.6$218.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007,2009, compared to $920.6$501.8 million for 2008. The overall decline in revenue for this segment is primarily attributable to lower asset utilization resulting from the decline in gas-directed land drilling activity in the continental United States because of the continued depression of natural gas prices, overall uncertainty about the economy, and tight credit markets. Pressure on pricing as other service providers attempted to maintain market share also impacted our revenues in 2009.


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Excluding charges for asset impairments, operating expenses for our Production Services segment decreased $166.9 million, or 41.0%, to $240.6 million (109.9% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase2009, compared to $407.6 million (81.2% of revenues) in direct2008. Operating expenses declined due to reductions in activity, lower fuel prices, decreased expenses for frac sand, and cost control measures we put in place beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 in response to the downturn in demand for our services. Despite the decline in operating expenses, was the resultdramatic and rapid decline in our revenues outpaced our ability to cut operating expenses for this segment during 2009, resulting in operating costs in excess of (in millions):
     
  Change from 2006 
 
Employee compensation $25.4 
Pressure pumping supplies and equipment  41.6 
Well service acquisitions  16.0 
Self-insurance  (21.8)
Other  3.8 
     
Total change $65.0 
revenues.
 
Our employee compensation costs, which include salaries, bonuses and related expenses, increased $25.4 million primarily as the result of increased incentive compensation and increased headcount, exclusive of the impact of acquisitions. Wage and bonus increases during the year were necessary, as the market for our labor was extremely competitive. Because new competitors entered the market and existing competitors added equipment capacity, we were forced to increase wage rates in order to maintain our high levels of quality personnel. Supplies and equipment for our pressure pumping segment increased $41.6 million, primarily as a result of increases in the size of our pressure pumping fleet and increases in the costs to purchase and transport materials used in providing services to our customers. Acquisitions in our well services segment added $16.0 million to our direct operating expenses in 2007. Our self-insurance costs, comprised of costs associated with workers compensation, vehicular liability exposure, and insurance premiums declined significantly in 2007 as compared to 2006.


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Depreciation and amortization expenseFunctional Support
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $3.6Excluding the impairment charge on our investment in IROC during the fourth quarter of 2008, operating expenses for Functional Support declined $51.2 million or 2.9%, to $129.6$105.6 million (9.8% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2007,2009, compared to $126.0$156.8 million (8.0% of revenues) for 2008. Operating expenses declined as a result of cost cutting measures that we put in place beginning in late 2008 and that continued into 2009 related to reductions in headcount, employee wage rates and benefits reductions, and controlled spending in overhead costs. Equity-based compensation was also lower during the year ended December 31, 2006. Contributing to the increase in depreciation and amortization expense was depreciation expense associated with our acquisitions during 2007, which totaled approximately $4.8 million, and increased depreciation of approximately $7.7 million related to management’s reassessment of the useful lives of certain assets. Excluding the depreciation and amortization expense associated with acquisitions and reassessment of useful lives, our depreciation expense would have declined approximately $8.9 million because the assets we added through various acquisitions during the 1994 to 2002 time period were reaching the end of their depreciable lives. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 totaled 7.8%, compared to 8.1% for the year ended December 31, 2006.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expense increased $34.9 million, or 17.8%, to $230.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $195.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The $34.9 million increase was primarily the result of (in millions):
     
  Change from 2006 
 
Employee compensation $7.5 
Acquisitions  3.0 
2006 legal settlement to the Company  7.5 
Professional fees  9.6 
Bad debt expense  1.8 
Other  5.5 
     
Total change $34.9 
Employee compensation, exclusive of the impact of acquisitions, which includes salaries, bonuses, equity-based compensation and payroll taxes, increased primarily due to higher equity-based compensation and, to a lesser extent, increased salaries. Equity-based compensation expense during 2007, excluding grants made to our outside directors, totaled $12.0 million, compared to $5.6 million during 2006. The $6.4 million increase is primarily attributable to awards granted under our Phantom Share Plan at the end of 2006, as well as incremental stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights awarded during 2007 under our 1997 Incentive Plan. General and administrative expenses added through acquisitions made during 2007 contributed $3.0 million to the increase in costs when compared to 2006.
General and administrative expenses also increased in 2007 because 2006 general and administrative expenses included a $7.5 million benefit from a legal settlement in 2006 that was not repeated during 2007. Professional fees increased approximately $9.6 million during 2007, primarily due to our delayed financial reporting process. Also contributing to the increase was an additional $1.8 million in bad debt expense and $5.5 million in other general and administrative costs. General and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 totaled 13.9% compared to 12.6% for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest expense decreased $2.7 million, or 7.0%, to $36.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $38.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of the impact of higher capitalized interest2009 as a result of higher capital expenditures. This decrease was partially offset by a one-time $2.3 million cost associated withour having accelerated the settlement of two interest rate swaps that were terminated in connection withvesting period on the terminationmajority of our Prior Credit Facility in 2007. Interest expense as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 totaled 2.2%, compared to 2.5% for the year ended December 31, 2006.


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Loss on early extinguishment of debt
For the year ended December 31, 2007, we incurred a loss of $9.6 million associated with the termination of our Prior Credit Facility. During 2007, we issued the $425.0 million of Senior Notesstock option and used the proceeds to retire the term loans then outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility. Concurrently, we entered into the Senior Secured Credit Facility and terminated the Prior Credit Facility. The loss represents the write-off of debt issue costs we incurred when we entered into the Prior Credit Facility.
Loss on sale of assets, net
For the year ended December 31, 2007, we incurred a net loss on the disposal of assets of approximately $1.8 million, compared to a net gain of approximately $4.3 million in 2006. From time to time and in the ordinary course of business the Company sells assets that are in scrap condition or are no longer being used by the Company, and recognizes gains or losses as a result of these sales.
Interest Income
Interest income was approximately $6.6 million during 2007, compared to approximately $5.6 million during 2006. The increase in interest income is primarily associated with the Company’s investments of excess cash and cash equivalents. These investments were liquidatedSAR awards during the fourth quarter of 2007 to partially fund our purchase of Moncla.
Other income, net
Other income, net was approximately $0.4 million during 2007 compared to other expense, net of approximately $0.5 million in 2006. The increase in other income, net was primarily attributable to our equity in earnings from our investment in IROC and foreign currency transaction gains.
Income tax expense
Our income tax2008. As a result, no expense was $106.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, as compared to income tax expense of $103.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Our effective tax rate in 2007 was 38.7%, as compared to 37.7% in 2006. The increase in income tax and our effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the revised Texas Franchise Tax. In general, differences between the effective tax rates and the statutory rate of 35% result primarily from the effect of certain foreign and state income taxes and permanent items attributable to book-tax differences.


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Segment Operating Resultsrecognized on these awards during 2009.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
 
The following table shows operating results for each of our reportable segments for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007:2007 (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
Segments
 2008  2007  Change 
  (In thousands, except for percentages) 
 
Well Servicing            
Revenue $1,509,823  $1,264,797  $245,026 
Direct operating expenses  939,893   738,694   201,199 
Direct operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue  62.3%  58.4%    
Pressure Pumping            
Revenue $344,993  $299,348  $45,645 
Direct operating expenses  239,833   189,645   50,188 
Direct operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue  69.5%  63.4%    
Fishing and Rental            
Revenue $117,272  $97,867  $19,405 
Direct operating expenses  70,601   57,275   13,326 
Direct operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue  60.2%  58.5%    
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2008
 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $1,470,332  $501,756  $ 
Operating expenses  1,114,432   407,560   156,816 
Asset retirements and impairments     69,752   5,385 
Operating income (loss)  355,900   24,444   (162,201)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  24.2%  4.9%  n/a 
             
     Production
  Functional
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2007
 Well Servicing  Services  Support 
 
Revenues $1,240,126  $421,886  $ 
Operating expenses  879,270   315,919   150,444 
Operating income  360,856   105,967   (150,444)
Operating income (loss), as a percentage of revenue  29.1%  25.1%  n/a 
 
Well servicing segmentServicing
 
Revenues for the well servicingour Well Servicing segment increased $245.0$230.2 million, or 19.4%18.6%, to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $1.3$1.2 billion for the same periodyear ended December 31, 2007. The increase in 2007. Acquisitionsrevenues was primarily attributable to the CompanyWell Serving segment acquisitions that we completed during 2008, that were incorporated into the well servicing segment contributed $34.7 million to the increase, and the full year impact of the acquisitions the Companywe completed during 2007, was approximately $134.9 million. Also leading to higher revenues during 2008 was the expansion of our cased-hole wireline business (approximately $14.3 million) and the continuing expansion of our operations for PEMEX in Mexico, (approximately $38.2 million). Additionally, the Company implementedand price increases we implemented during the second and third quarters of 2008 across most of the markets in which the Company operates, leading to higher revenues.we operate. Partially offsetting these increases in revenues for the well servicingWell Servicing segment during 2008 were the effects of hurricanes Ike and Gustav during the third quarter, which restricted the Company’sour well servicing operations in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The Company estimates that this negatively impacted well servicing segment revenue by approximately $7.0 million during 2008.
 
Direct operatingOperating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense, for the well servicingour Well Servicing segment were $939.9 million$1.1 billion (75.8% of revenues) during 2008, which was an increase of $201.2 million, or 27.2%, from the same period in 2007. These costs were 62.3% of revenue during 2008, up from 58.4% during 2007. The increase in direct costs for the well servicing segment resulted from (in millions):
     
  Change from 2007 
 
Employee compensation $110.9 
Supplies, equipment and maintenance  48.9 
Fuel  24.6 
Self-insurance  3.1 
Other  13.7 
     
Total change $201.2 
Employee compensation for the well servicing segment, which includes salaries, cash bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) fees and payroll taxes, increased $110.9 million during 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions made by the Company during 2008 that were incorporated into the well servicing segment


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contributed approximately $13.9 million to the increase, and the incorporation of acquisitions made during 2007 for a full year of operations during 2008 contributed approximately $57.4 million to the increase. Also contributing to the increase in employee compensation for the well servicing segment was the expansion of our cased-hole wireline business (approximately $3.6 million) and the Company’s international operations in Mexico (approximately $7.4 million). Additionally, during the third quarter of 2008 the Company incurred approximately $2 million in retroactive union wage increases in Argentina that it will likely be unable to recover from our customers. Excluding these items, direct employee compensation increased approximately 5.7% during 2008, mainly due to organic growth and wage rate increases made throughout the course of the year in order to maintain a quality workforce.
Supplies, equipment and maintenance costs for the well servicing segment were approximately $222.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, which was an increase of approximately $48.9 million, or 28.2%, compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions the Company made during 2008 contributed approximately $4.0 million to the increase and the incorporation of acquisitions the Company made during 2007 for a full twelve months of operations in 2008 contributed approximately $24.5 million to the increase. Absent these items, these costs increased approximately $20.4 million, or 11.8%, from 2007. This increase was due primarily to higher prices being charged by vendors, especially for certain chemicals used in the well servicing process.
Fuel costs for the well servicing segment increased approximately $24.6 million, or 43.7%, to $80.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to the year ended December 31, 2007. Acquisitions the Company made during 2008 contributed approximately $1.3 million to the increase in fuel costs and the incorporation of acquisitions made during 2007 for a full twelve months during 2008 contributed approximately $3.6 million to the increase. Absent acquisitions, fuel costs have increased primarily as a result of higher usage due to increased utilization and the per gallon price of fuel. The Company estimates that on average, the per-gallon price of diesel increased approximately 27.5% during 2008 compared to 2007.
Self-insurance costs for the well servicing segment increased approximately $3.1 million, or 15.8%, during 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Acquisitions the Company made during 2008 and the incorporation of acquisitions the Company made during 2007 for a full year of operations during 2008 contributed to the increase, primarily due to the costs of insuring increased headcount. These increases were offset by better safety performance resulting in a lower number of incidents.
Pressure pumping segment
Revenues for the Company’s pressure pumping segment were approximately $345.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, which represents an increase of $45.6 million, or 15.2%, from revenues of $299.3 million for the same period in 2007. The acquisition of the Leader assets during the third quarter of 2008 contributed approximately $9.6 million to the increase in pressure pumping segment revenues. Excluding the effects of acquisitions, revenues for the pressure pumping segment increased approximately $36.1 million, or 12.0%, during 2008. This increase was driven primarily by the incremental equipment added by the Company over the course of the year, as well as price increases implemented during the second quarter of 2008. However, during the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company’s pressure pumping segment began to experience significant pricing pressure and began to increase the discounts offered to customers in order to preserve market share. Revenues during 2008 were also negatively impacted by a decline in the number of cementing and acid jobs performed, but these declines were partially offset by an increase in the number of coiled tubing jobs as a result of several coiled tubing units being placed in service during late 2008 in addition to the coiled tubing units acquired from Leader.
Direct operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization expense, for the pressure pumping segment were approximately $239.9 million during 2008, which represents an increase of $50.2 million, or 26.5%, from the same period in 2007. Excluding depreciation and amortization, direct operating expenses of the pressure pumping segment were 69.5% of revenue during 2008 and 63.4% of revenue during 2007. The increase in the pressure pumping segment’s direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue was primarily attributable to pricing pressures during the second half of 2008 combined with increasing supply costs during


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2008 for fuel and proppants. The increase in direct operating expenses for the pressure pumping segment resulted from (in millions):
     
  Change from 2007 
 
Frac sand and chemicals $29.5 
Employee compensation  8.1 
Fuel  7.2 
Supplies, equipment and maintenance  3.6 
Other  1.8 
     
Total Change $50.2 
Frac sand and chemical costs for the pressure pumping segment increased approximately $29.5 million, or 34.0%, to $115.9 million during 2008 compared to $86.4 million during 2007. The acquisition of the Leader assets during the third quarter of 2008 contributed approximately $0.7 million to the increase in these costs during 2008. Absent the effect from the Leader asset purchase, costs for frac sand and chemicals increased during 2008 primarily due to higher commodity prices, as well as higher prices being charged by shippers to transport the sand. In addition, during 2008 the pressure pumping segment began using coated sand as a proppant in certain high-pressure frac jobs in the Barnett Shale formation. Using coated sand is more costly than normal sand, but allows the pressure pumping segment to charge a higher rate to its customers to cover the additional cost.
Employee compensation for the pressure pumping segment, which is comprised of salaries, cash bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) fees and payroll taxes, increased approximately $8.1 million during 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The Leader asset purchase during the third quarter of 2008 contributed approximately $2.4 million to the increase in direct employee compensation for the pressure pumping segment. Absent the effects of the Leader asset purchase, direct employee compensation for the pressure pumping segment increased $5.6 million, or 14.1%, during 2008. This increase was the result of the addition of several frac and coiled tubing crews during the year in order to meet customer demand, and wage rate increases given throughout the course of the year in order to maintain a high quality workforce.
Fuel costs for the pressure pumping segment increased approximately $7.2 million or 48.9% during 2008 to $22.0 million compared to $14.8 million for the same period in 2007. The acquisition of the Leader assets during the third quarter of 2008 contributed approximately $0.5 million to the increase. Absent the effects of the Leader asset purchase, the primary driver in the increase in fuel is the per gallon price of diesel; the Company estimates that on average the price of diesel rose approximately 27.5% during 2008. Other factors driving the increase in fuel costs are higher activity levels during 2008.
Supplies, equipment and maintenance costs for our pressure pumping segment increased $3.6 million, or 9.5%, during 2008 compared to 2007. The increase in these costs is attributable to the acquisition of the Leader fixed assets during 2008, higher prices from the Company’s vendors, and increased requirements for repairs and maintenance associated with the overall increase in utilization of our pressure pumping assets during 2008.
Fishing and rental segment
Revenues for the Company’s fishing and rental segment were approximately $117.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, which represented an increase of $19.4$235.2 million, or 19.8%26.7%, from revenuescompared to $0.9 million (70.9% of $97.9revenues) for 2007. Operating expenses for our Well Servicing segment increased in 2008 compared to 2007 due to acquisitions we made in 2008 and the full year effect of the acquisitions we


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completed during 2007, higher per-gallon prices for fuel, higher costs for self-insurance due to increased headcount, higher repair and maintenance expenses due to higher activity levels in 2008, and the expansion of our operations in Mexico.
Production Services
Revenues for our Production Services segment increased $79.9 million, or 18.9%, to $501.8 million for the same period in 2007. The acquisition of Hydra-Walk during the second quarter ofyear ended December 31, 2008, contributed approximately $6.9compared to $421.9 million to the increase in revenues. Excluding the effects of the acquisition, fishing and rental segment revenues increased $12.5 million, or 12.8%, from the same period infor 2007. The increase in revenues is attributable towas driven primarily by incremental revenue from acquisitions we made during 2008, organic growth of our pressure pumping equipment fleet, the expansion of our wireline operations, and price increases that we implemented during the second quarter of 2008 as well as a higher number of reverse unit and fishing jobs during 2008 compared to 2007. Partially offsetting these increased revenues were the effects of hurricanes in the Gulf Coast region during the second and third quarters of 2008, which significantly restricted the segment’s operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Direct operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization expense, for the fishing and rental segment were $70.6 million during 2008, which was an increase of $13.3 million, or 23.3%, from 2007. The acquisition of Hydra-Walk during 2008 contributed approximately $3.2 million to2008. Partially offsetting the increase in directrevenues were the effects of hurricanes along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the third quarter of 2008.


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operating expenses. Excluding depreciation and amortization expense, directcharges for asset impairments, operating expenses for the fishing and rentalour Production Services segment were 60.2% of revenue during 2008 and 58.5% of revenue during 2007. The increase in direct operating expenses resulted from (in millions):
     
  Change from 2007 
 
Employee compensation $6.5 
Supplies, equipment and maintenance  5.5 
Fuel  1.6 
Other  (0.3)
     
Total Change $13.3 
Employee compensation expenses, which include salaries, bonuses, insurance, 401(k) fees and payroll taxes, increased approximately $6.5 million during 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The acquisition of Hydra-Walk during 2008 contributed approximately $2.2 million to the increase in employee compensation. Absent the effects of the acquisition, employee compensation increased as the segment added personnel to keep pace with increased demand, and also resulted from wage rate increases given throughout the course of the year in order to maintain a quality workforce.
Supplies, equipment and maintenance for the fishing and rental segment were approximately $24.0 million during 2008, which represents an increase of approximately $5.5$91.6 million, or 29.6% from 2007. The acquisition of Hydra-Walk during 2008 contributed approximately $1.0 million to the increase in these costs. Other increases in these costs were attributable to a larger asset fleet and higher activity levels.
Fuel for the fishing and rental segment increased approximately $1.6 million, or 47.9%, during 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The acquisition of Hydra-Walk contributed approximately $0.3 million to the increase in fuel costs during 2008. The remainder of the increase is attributable to increased activity levels and an increase in the per-gallon price of diesel. The Company estimates that on average, the per-gallon price of diesel increased approximately 27.5% during 2008.
Year Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
The following table shows the results of operations for each of the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
Segments
 2007  2006  Change 
  (In thousands, except for percentages) 
 
Well Servicing            
Revenue $1,264,797  $1,201,228  $63,569 
Direct operating expenses  738,694   725,008   13,686 
Direct operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue  58.4%  60.4%    
Pressure Pumping            
Revenue $299,348  $247,489  $51,859 
Direct operating expenses  189,645   138,377   51,268 
Direct operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue  63.4%  55.9%    
Fishing and Rental            
Revenue $97,867  $97,460  $407 
Direct operating expenses  57,275   57,217   58 
Direct operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue  58.5%  58.7%    
Well servicing segment
Well servicing segment revenue increased $63.5 million, or 5.3%29.0%, to $1.26 billion for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to revenue$407.6 million (81.2% of $1.20 billion for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase


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in revenue is largely attributable to the impact of the acquisition of Moncla, which contributed $23.6 million, $9.0 million from our contract with PEMEX in Mexico and $13.7 million in higher revenue from our cased-hole electric wireline operations. The remainder of the increase is a result of the full-year impact of pricing increases implemented during the second half of 2006, though revenues were affected by declines in activity levels and reductions from overall peak pricing in the second half of 2007. During the year ended December 31, 2007, our rig hours decreased 7.9% compared to the year ended December 31, 2006 and our trucking hours decreased 2.9% during the comparable period. The decrease in both rig and trucking hours was due primarily to lost market share to new market entrants.
Well servicing direct operating expenses increased $13.7 million, or 2.0%, to $738.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $725.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Acquisitions made during 2007 contributed approximately $16.0 million to the increase in direct operating expenses. Excluding the effect of acquisitions, well servicing direct operating expenses increased as a result of higher employee compensation costs of $17.2 million. Compensation-related expenses increased due to the need to retain our workforce. As a result of new equipment capacity in the marketplace, the demand for labor was strong and we implemented programs to retain our personnel, including higher wage rates. Partially offsetting the increased compensation costs was a $22.8 million decrease in costs associated with our self-insurance programs. These costs, which include workers’ compensation, vehicular liability exposure and insurance premiums declined primarily as a result of improved safety performance and fewer and less severe incidents in 2007 compared to 2006. Other well servicing direct expenses increased approximately $3.3 million.
Pressure pumping segment
Pressure pumping segment revenue increased $51.9 million, or 21.0%, to $299.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to revenue of $247.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in revenue is attributable to the purchase of incremental pressure pumping equipment and higher activity levels, but was offset somewhat by lower pricing in 2007. Over the course of 2006 and 2007 we purchased additional new pressure pumping equipment to service and satisfy our customers’ needs, increasing the size of our fleet. The new equipment resulted in additional services performed, which resulted in higher revenue during 2007. During 2007, we completed 2,152 fracturing jobs and 2,074 cementing jobs as compared to 1,585 and 1,958, respectively, in 2006. Fracturing and cementing jobs accounted for the substantial majority of the segment revenue.
Direct operating expenses increased $51.3 million, or 37.0%, to $189.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $138.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in direct operating expenses is largely attributable to costs associated with increased demand for pressure pumping services and the increased size of our pressure pumping fleet. During 2007, costs related to employee compensation for the pressure pumping segment increased $8.8 million due primarily to expansion of our pressure pumping fleet through the introduction of new equipment, which required us to hire additional personnel and increased wage rates for our crews. Our equipment costs increased $13.2 million from 2006 primarily due to the expansion of our pressure pumping fleet. Additionally, sand, chemical and associated freight costs increased approximately $29.3 million during 2007. These costs relate to the purchase of sand and chemicals used in our operations from our various suppliers and the shipment to our pressure pumping facilities and job locations. As activity levels in our pressure pumping segment increased in 2007, we used greater amounts of sand and chemicals. Additionally, as overall activity in the pressure pumping sector increased during 2007, the costs for the materials and their transportation increased.
Fishing and rental segment
Fishing and rental segment revenue totaled $97.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to revenue of $97.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Although the segment benefited from additional rental equipment in 2007, these equipment additions were offset somewhat by lower overall pricing. Fishing and rental segment direct operating expenses were flat at $57.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $57.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Current Financial Condition and Liquidity
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007:
         
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $367,164  $249,919 
Cash paid for capital expenditures  (218,994)  (212,560)
Cash paid for short-term investments     (121,613)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments  276   183,177 
Investment in Geostream  (19,306)   
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (63,457)  (157,955)
Acquisition of fixed assets from asset purchases  (34,468)   
Other investing activities, net  6,875   6,104 
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of cash paid for debt issance costs     461,600 
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (11,506)  (424,751)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility  172,813    
Payments on revolving credit facility  (35,000)   
Repurchases of common stock  (139,358)  (30,454)
Other financing activities, net  5,081   16,845 
Effect of exchange rates on cash  4,068   (184)
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $34,188  $(29,872)
         
Cash flow from operating activities increased approximately $117.2 million, which was primarily the result of growth in revenues and earnings during 2008. Cash flows related to accounts receivable increased and vendor payments were also managed more effectively. While we have not yet experienced collectibility issues on receivable balances from our customers in excess of historical norms, a reduction in commodity prices may increase the credit risk associated with our customer payments. The deterioration and uncertainty of the global economy and the resulting impact on oil and natural gas prices may also have an impact on our customer’s ability to pay for our services in 2009. We actively monitor our customers’ ability to pay for our services and have and will take appropriate actions with respect to collectibility issues as circumstances dictate.
Cash flow used in investing activities increased $26.2 million in 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. For the past three years, we have devoted significant amounts of our cash flow from operations to support organic growth. From the beginning of 2006 through December 31, 2008, we have cumulatively invested approximately $627.4 million in our rig fleet and equipment, which does not include expenditures for acquisitions. Capital expendituresrevenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008, were $219.0compared to $315.9 million excluding acquisitions. During(74.9% of revenues) for 2007. The increase in operating expenses for our Production Services segment was driven primarily by incremental operating expenses associated with the acquisitions we made during 2008, we completed four acquisitionsincreased costs for approximately $98.2 millionfrac sand and chemicals used in our pressure pumping operations, additional employee compensation associated with the increase in the aggregate, netnumber of cash acquired. Cash usedfrac crews, and the expansion of our wireline operations.
Functional Support
Excluding charges for asset impairments, operating expenses for Functional Support increased $6.4 million to $156.8 million, or (8.0% of revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $150.4 million (9.1% of revenues) for 2007. Functional Support operating expenses increased in investing activities also increased from 2007 to 2008 due to headcount and pay rate increases we made during the Company’s investment in Geostream infirst three quarters of 2008, the effects of acquisitions we made during 2008, and increased equity-based compensation associated with the charge we took during the fourth quarter of 2008 andin connection with the saleacceleration of the Company’s marketable securities investing period on the fourth quarter of 2007. The Company expects its capital expenditure program for 2009 to decrease from 2008 and total approximately $130.0 million. Our focus in 2009 will be maintaining and maximizing the utilizationmajority of our existing asset base.stock option and SAR awards.
 
Cash used in financing activities during 2008 also increased due to the repurchase of approximately $139.4 million of our common stock. In 2007, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $300 million which is effective through March 31, 2009. From the inception of the program through December 31, 2008, we have repurchased approximately 13.4 million shares of our common stock for approximately $167.3 million. Our share repurchase program, as well as the amountLiquidity and timing of future repurchases, is subject to market conditions and our financial condition and liquidity. Our Senior Secured


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Credit Facility permits share repurchases up to $200.0 million and provides that share repurchases in excess of $200.0 million can be made if our debt to capitalization ratio is below 50%. As of December 31, 2008, we would have been permitted to make share repurchases in excess of $200.0 million.Capital Resources
 
Cash outflowsWe require capital to fund ongoing operations, including maintenance expenditures on our existing fleet and equipment, organic growth initiatives, investments and acquisitions. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from financing activities during 2008 were partially offset by increased proceeds from borrowings on the revolving portion ofour operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and availability under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. During 2008,In addition, we borrowedexpect to receive an income tax refund of approximately $172.8$50.0 million underin 2010. We intend to use these sources of liquidity to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditures, strategic investments and acquisitions. As part of our business strategy, we regularly evaluate acquisition opportunities, including equipment and businesses.
We believe that our internally generated cash flows from operations and current reserves of cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to finance the revolving portionmajority of our cash requirements for operations, budgeted capital expenditures and debt service for the next twelve months. As we have historically done, we may, from time to time, access available funds under our Senior Secured Credit Facility to financemeet our cash requirements forday-to-day operations and in times of peak needs throughout the year. Our planned capital expenditures, as well as any acquisitions fund our initial investment in Geostream and for general corporate purposes. During 2008, we paid down approximately $35.0 millionchoose to pursue, could be financed through a combination of cash on our outstandinghand, cash flow from operations, borrowings under theour Senior Secured Credit Facility.Facility and, in the case of acquisitions, equity.
 
As of December 31, 2008,2009, we had net working capital (excludingof $204.5 million, excluding the current portion of long-term debt, notes payable to affiliates,related parties, and capital lease obligations of $25.7 million) of $311.5totaling $10.2 million. Net workingWorking capital at December 31, 2007 (excluding2008 was $311.5 million, excluding the current portion of long-term debt, notes payable to affiliates,related parties, and capital lease obligations of $12.4 million) was $265.4totaling $25.7 million. Our working capital increased fromat December 31, 2007 to December 31,2009 decreased from 2008 primarily as a result of increases in ourdecreased cash and cash equivalents, due primarily to the repayment of $100.0 million on our revolving credit facility, and decreased accounts receivable balances associated with incrementaldue to


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lower revenues from our acquisitions,during the period. Partially offsetting these declines were higher pricing during 2008 and higher values for our sand inventoriesincome tax receivables due to higher pricing for commoditiesour current taxable losses, lower accounts payable and freight costs, offset by alower accrued expenses due to the decline in our income tax refund receivable and increases in our current accrued liabilities. activity levels.
As of December 31, 2008,2009, we had $37.4 million of cash and cash equivalents. Of this amount, up to $0.9 million of our accounts were guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), including under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. On January 1, 2010, the lending institution where this amount was held discontinued its participation in the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. As of December 31, 2009, approximately $16.9$18.6 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held in the bank accounts of our foreign subsidiaries. Of this amount, approximately $10.9 million was held by our Russian subsidiary, which is subject to a noncontrolling interest. Approximately $1.0 million of the cash held by our foreign subsidiaries was held in U.S. bank accounts and denominated in U.S. Dollars. We believe that the cash held by our wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings.
As of December 31, 2009, $87.8 million of borrowings and $55.2 million of letters of credit were outstanding under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2009, we had $156.9 million of availability under the facility. Under the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, committed letters of credit count against our borrowing capacity. All obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are guaranteed by most of our subsidiaries and are secured by most of our assets, including our accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings of the Senior Secured Credit Facility was 3.73% at December 31, 2009. See further discussion under “Debt Service — Senior Secured Credit Facility.” As of February 17, 2010, we had $55.2 million of letters of credit issued under the letter of creditsub-facility and approximately $533.4 million of total debt, notes payable and capital leases. As of February 17, 2010 we had cash and cash equivalents of $27.2 million and available borrowing capacity of $156.9 million under our Senior Secured Credit facility. As of February 17, 2010, approximately $13.0 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held in the bank accounts of our foreign subsidiaries, representing approximately 20.3% of total cash and cash equivalents. Of the total amount held by our foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008, approximately $8.9 million was held by our Argentinean subsidiary, with $5.6$0.6 million of that amount being held in U.S. bank accounts and denominated in U.S. Dollars; $0.8 million was located in Canada; approximately $7.1 million wasDollars. Except for the amounts held by our MexicanRussian subsidiary, with $1.1 million of that amount being held in U.S. bank accounts; and the remaining $0.1 million located in other countries. We do notwe believe that these balances could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings.
Cash Flows
During the repatriationyear ended December 31, 2009, we generated cash flows from operating activities of any$184.8 million, compared to $367.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Operating cash inflows for 2009 primarily relate to the collection of our cash balances heldaccounts receivable, partially offset by our foreign subsidiaries would cause material withholdings. We maintainoverall net loss for the period, as well as by cash paid against accounts payable and other liabilities. Our operating cash flow declined primarily as a result of lower net income for the period, which is attributable to the decrease in our cashactivity levels and pricing during 2009.
Cash used in bank depositinvesting activities was $110.6 million and brokerage accounts which exceed federally insured limits. As of$329.1 million for year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, accountsrespectively. Investing cash flows during the year ended December 31, 2009 consisted primarily of capital expenditures and our second investment in Geostream, which were guaranteedfinanced through cash on hand and cash generated by our operations. Investing cash flows declined from 2008 due to lower capital expenditures and lower net cash paid for acquisitions during the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000current period.
Cash used in financing activities was $127.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2009 and substantially all$8.0 million for 2008. Financing cash flows during 2009 consisted primarily of the Company’s accounts held deposits in excessrepayment of $100.0 million on the FDIC limits.
We believe our current financial condition is strong. Asoutstanding principal balance of December 31, 2008, we had $92.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, and working capital, excluding the current portion of long-term debt, notes payable to affiliates and capital lease obligations, of $311.5 million. As of December 31, 2008, $187.8 million of borrowings were outstanding under our revolving credit facility and $53.6 million of letters of credit issued under the letter of credit sub-facility were outstanding, which also reduces the total borrowing capacity under the Senior Secured Credit Facility. We have $139.3 million of availability under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. The availability under our Senior Secured Credit Facility reflectsduring the second quarter, which was paid through the use of existing cash on hand and cash generated by our operations, and the lump sum repayment of a reduction of approximately $19.3Related Party Note totaling $12.5 million of unfunded commitments by Lehman Commercial Paper, Inc. (“LCPI”), a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings (“Lehman”), one of the members in the syndicate of banks participating infourth quarter. Financing cash outflows increased during the year ended December 31, 2009 as we did not borrow on our Senior Secured Credit Facility. We do not believe that the reduction in the available capacity under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, has had or will have a material impactpartially offset by lower cash paid to repurchase our common stock as our share repurchase program expired on the Company’s liquidity. Our borrowing level at DecemberMarch 31, 2008 represents the highest amount of outstanding borrowings incurred by us during 2008. See“Senior Secured Credit Facility”under“Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources”below in this“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”for further discussion of LCPI.2009.


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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
         
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $184,837  $367,164 
Cash paid for capital expenditures  (128,422)  (218,994)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  12,007   (63,457)
Acquisition of Leader fixed assets     (34,468)
Investment in Geostream     (19,306)
Other investing activities, net  5,779   7,151 
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (9,847)  (11,506)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility     172,813 
Payments on revolving credit facility  (100,000)  (35,000)
Repurchases of common stock  (488)  (139,358)
Other financing activities, net  (17,140)  5,081 
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (2,023)  4,068 
         
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $(55,297) $34,188 
         
Debt Service
During the third quarter of 2009, we amended our Senior Secured Credit Facility to reduce total credit commitments under the facility from $400.0 million to $300.0 million. See “Senior Secured Credit Facility” below for further detail. At December 31, 2008,2009, our annual debt maturities for our Senior Notes (defined below), borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, notes payable to affiliatesrelated parties and other indebtedness wereare as follows (in millions):follows:
 
        
 Principal Payments  Principal Payments 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
2009 $16,500 
2010  3,015  $3,044 
2011  2,000   2,000 
2012  189,813   89,813 
2013      
2014  425,000   425,000 
      
Total principal payments  636,328  $519,857 
   
 
At December 31, 2008, the Company is in compliance with all the covenants required under our Senior Notes and the Senior Secured Credit Facility. See“Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources”and“Liquidity Outlook and Future Capital Requirements”in this“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”for further discussion of the Senior Notes and the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s sources of liquidity include our current cash and cash equivalents, availability under ourOur revolving Senior Secured Credit Facility matures in November 2012. In May 2009, we repaid $100.0 million on the outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility. In October 2009, we made principal payments totaling $14.5 million, plus accrued interest, related to the Related Party Notes. These payments represent a lump sum repayment of one Related Party Note totaling $12.5 million and internally generated cash flows from operations. Duringa $2.0 million annual installment payment on the fourth quartersecond Related Party Note. Interest on our Senior Notes is due on June 1 and December 1 of 2007, we refinanced our indebtedness and issuedeach year. Our Senior Notes mature in December 2014. Interest paid on the Senior Notes usingduring 2009 was $35.6 million. Interest on the proceedsSenior Notes due in 2010 will be $35.6 million. We expect to fund interest payments from that issuance to retire our then-existing senior credit facility. We also entered into our current Senior Secured Credit Facility during the fourth quarter of 2007. See “Note 12. Long-Term Debt” in “Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statementscash on hand and Supplementary Data” for further detail.cash generated by operations.
 
8.375% Senior Notes
 
On November 29, 2007, we issued the$425.0 million in Senior Notes.Notes under an indenture (the “Indenture”). The Senior Notes were priced at 100% of their face value to yield 8.375%. Net proceeds, after deducting initial purchasers’ fees and offering expenses, were approximately $416.1 million. We used approximately $394.9 million of the net proceeds to retire our term loans, including accrued and unpaid interest, under our then-existing senior credit facility.The Senior Notes were registered as public debt effective August 22, 2008.


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The Senior Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Key. Accordingly, theythe Company. They rank effectively subordinate to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness. The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Senior Notes mature on December 1, 2014.
 
On or after December 1, 2011, the Senior Notes will be subject to redemption at any time and from time to time at our option, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 1 of the years indicated below:
 
     
Year
 Percentage 
 
2011  104.19%
2012  102.09%
2013  100.00%
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing,In addition, at any time and from time to time before December 1, 2010, we may, on any one or more occasions,have the option to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes at a redemption price of 108.375% of the principal amount thereof,, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of any one or more equity offerings;offerings, provided that


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at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes issued under the indentureIndenture remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption; and provided, further, that each such redemption shallredemption. These redemptions must occur within 180 days of the date of the closing of suchthe equity offering.
 
In addition, at any time and from time to time prior to December 1, 2011, we may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, thereof plus the applicable premiumApplicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Senior Notes and plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date. If we experience a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, we must give holders of the Senior Notes the opportunity to sell to us their Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of purchase.
 
We are subject to certain negative covenants under the Indenture governing the Senior Notes. The indentureIndenture limits our ability to, among other things:
 
 • sell assets;
 
 • pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or subordinated indebtedness;
 
 • make investments;
 
 • incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock;
 
 • create certain liens;
 
 • enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries to us;
 
 • consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets;
 
 • engage in transactions with affiliates; and
 
 • create unrestricted subsidiaries.
 
These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, and contain cross-default provisions in connection with the covenants of our Senior Secured Credit Facility. In addition, substantiallySubstantially all of the covenants will terminate before the Senior Notes mature if one of two specified ratings agencies assigns the Senior Notes an investment grade rating in the future and no events of default exist under the Indenture. As of December 31, 2009, the Senior Notes were below investment grade and have never been assigned investment grade. Any covenants that cease to apply to us as a result of achieving an investment grade rating will not be restored, even if the credit rating assigned to the Senior Notes later falls below an investment grade rating.


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In connection with the sale of the Senior Notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers, pursuant to which it agreed to file an exchange offer registration statement with the SEC with respect to an offer to exchange the Senior Notes for substantially identical notes that would be registered under the Securities Act, and to use reasonable best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective on or prior to November 29, 2008. In accordance with the agreement, the Company filed an exchange offer registration statement with the SEC, which became effective on August 22, 2008, and offered to exchange an aggregate principal amount of $425.0 million of registered 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014, which the Company refers to as the exchange notes, for any and all of our original unregistered 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 that were issued in a private offering on November 29, 2007. The terms of the exchange notes were substantially identical to those terms of the original notes, except that transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the originally issued notes did not apply to the exchange notes. References to the “Senior Notes” herein includes exchange notes issued in the exchange offer.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
SimultaneouslyWe maintain a Senior Secured Credit Facility pursuant to a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks of which Bank of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the closing ofadministrative agents. We entered into the Senior Secured Credit Facility on November 29, 2007, simultaneously with the offering of the Senior Notes, the Companyand entered into a new credit agreement with several lenders that provides for a senior secured credit facilityan amendment (the “Senior“Amendment”) to the Senior Secured Credit Facility”) consistingFacility on October 27, 2009. As amended, the Senior Secured Credit Facility consists of a revolving credit facility, letter of creditsub-facility and swing line facility, of up to an aggregate principal amount of $400.0$300.0 million, all of which will mature no later than November 29, 2012. All obligations
The Amendment we entered into in the fourth quarter of 2009 reduced the total credit commitments under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are guaranteedfacility from $400.0 million to $300.0 million, effected by most of our subsidiaries and


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are secured by most of our assets, including our accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The Senior Secured Credit Facility and the obligations thereunder are secured by substantially alla pro rata reduction of the assetscommitment of each lender under the facility. We have the ability to request increases in the total commitments under the facility by up to $100.0 million in the aggregate, with any such increases being subject to certain requirements as well as lenders’ approval. Pursuant to the Amendment, we also modified the applicable interest rates and some of the Company and are or will be guaranteed by certain of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The Senior Secured Credit Facility replaced the Company’s Prior Credit Facility, which was terminated in connection with the closing of the offering of the Senior Notes.financial covenants, among other changes.
 
The interest rate per annum applicable to amounts borrowed under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are,(as amended) is, at the Company’sour option, (i) LIBOR plus the applicablea margin of 350 to 450 basis points, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio, or, (ii) the base rate (defined as the higher of (x) Bank of America’s prime rate and (y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%), plus the applicable margin. The applicablea margin for LIBOR loans ranges from 150of 250 to 200350 basis points, and the applicable margin for all other loans ranges from 50 to 100 basis points, both of which depend upon the Company’sdepending on our consolidated leverage ratio. The one-month LIBOR rate at December 31, 2008 was 0.43625%.Unused commitment fees on the facility range from 0.50% to 0.75%, depending upon our consolidated leverage ratio.
 
The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, which, among other things, require the maintenance of a consolidated leverage ratio notus to exceed 3.50 to 1.00 and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.00 to 1.00,maintain certain financial ratios and limit the Company’sour annual capital expenditures to $250.0 million per fiscal year, up to 50% of which amount may be carried over for expenditure in the following fiscal year. Each of the ratios referred to above will be calculated quarterly on a consolidated basis for each trailing four fiscal quarter period.expenditures. In addition to covenants that impose restrictions on our ability to repurchase shares, have assets owned by domestic subsidiaries located outside the United States and other such limitations, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility also requires:
• that our consolidated funded indebtedness be no greater than 45% of our adjusted total capitalization;
• that our senior secured leverage ratio of senior secured funded debt to trailing four quarters of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, “EBITDA”) be no greater than (i) 2.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2010 and, (ii) thereafter, 2.00 to 1.00;
• that we maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense of at least the following amounts during each corresponding period:
from the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 20101.75 to 1.00
through the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 20102.00 to 1.00
for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 20102.50 to 1.00
thereafter3.00 to 1.00;
• that we limit our capital expenditures (not including any made by foreign subsidiaries that are not wholly-owned) to (i) $135.0 million during fiscal year 2009 and $120.0 million during each subsequent fiscal year if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 3.50 to 1.00; or (ii) $250.0 million if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is equal to or less than 3.50 to 1.00, subject to certain adjustments;
• that we only make acquisitions that either (i) are completed for equity consideration, without regard to leverage, or (ii) are completed for cash consideration, but only (A) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is 2.75 to 1.00 or less, (x) there is an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in unused credit commitments under the facility and (y) we are in pro forma


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compliance with the financial covenants contained in the credit agreement; and (B) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, in addition to the requirements in subclauses (x) and (y) in clause (A) above, the cash amount paid with respect to acquisitions is limited to $25.0 million per fiscal year (subject to potential increase using amounts then available for capital expenditures and any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009 in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence or issuance of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose); and
• that we limit our investment in foreign subsidiaries (including by way of loans made by us and our domestic subsidiaries to foreign subsidiaries and guarantees made by us and our domestic subsidiaries of debt of foreign subsidiaries) to $75.0 million during any fiscal year or an aggregate amount after October 27, 2009 equal to (i) the greater of $200.0 million or 25% of our consolidated net worth, plus (ii) any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009, in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose.
In addition, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions onrelated to (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments (with acquisitions permitted so long as, after giving pro forma effect thereto, no default or event of default exists under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 2.75 to 1.00, the Company is in compliance with the consolidated interest coverage ratio and the Company has at least $25 million of availability under the Senior Secured Credit Facility);investments; (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders; (vii) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing subordinated (contractuallythe Senior Notes or structurally) debt;other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above; (viii) granting negative pledges other than to the lenders; (ix) changes in the nature of the Company’sour business; (x) amending organizational documents, or amending or otherwise modifying any debt any related document or any other material agreement if such amendment or modification would have a material adverse effect;effect, or amending the Senior Notes or any other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above if the effect of such amendment is to shorten the maturity of the Senior Notes or such other unsecured debt; and (xi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the foregoing cases, with certain exceptions. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also contains cross-default provisions in connection with the covenants of the Senior Notes. Further, the Senior Secured Credit Facility permits share repurchases up to $200.0 million and provides that share repurchases in excess of $200.0 million can be made only if our debt to capitalization ratio is below 50%.
 
The CompanyWe may prepay the Senior Secured Credit Facility in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty, subject to certain reimbursementsour obligation to reimburse the lenders for breakage and redeployment costs.
On September 15, 2008, Lehman filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 In connection with the Amendment, we wrote off a proportionate amount of the United States Bankruptcy Code. A subsidiary of Lehman, LCPI, was a memberunamortized deferred financing costs associated with the capacity reduction of the syndicatecredit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized $0.5 million in pre-tax charges in losses on extinguishment of banks participatingdebt associated with the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and capitalized $2.5 million in costs associated with the amendment of our Senior Secured Credit Facility. LCPI’s commitment was approximately 11% of the Company’s total facility.
 
MonclaRelated Party Notes Payable
 
In connection with the acquisition of Moncla,On October 25, 2007, we entered into two notes payable with its former ownersrelated parties (each, a “Moncla“Related Party Note” and, collectively, the “Moncla“Related Party Notes”). The first MonclaRelated Party Note iswas an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, which iswas due and payablepaid in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest, on October 25, 2009. Interest on this note is due on each anniversary of the closing date, which was October 25, 2007. The second MonclaRelated Party Note is an unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million and is payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, beginning October 25, 2008 through 2012. Each of the MonclaRelated Party Notes bore or bears interest at the Federal Funds rateRate adjusted annually on the anniversary of the closing date of October 25. The interest rate on the Moncla acquisition.remaining outstanding Related Party Note at December 31, 2009 was 0.11%, and the outstanding principal amount was $6.0 million.


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Capital Lease Agreements
 
We lease equipment, such as vehicles, tractors, trailers, frac tanks and forklifts, from financial institutions under master lease agreements. As of December 31, 2008,2009, there was approximately $23.1$14.3 million outstanding under such equipment leases.


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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
At December 31, 20082009, we did not, and we currently do not, have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
 
Liquidity Outlook and Future Capital RequirementsContractual Obligations
 
Set forth below is a summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2008.2009. The obligations we pay in future periods reflect certain assumptions, including variability in interest rates on our variable-rate obligations and the duration of our obligations, and actual payments in future periods may vary.
 
                                        
 Payments Due by Period  Payments Due by Period 
   Less than 1 Year
 1-3 Years
 4-5 Years
 After 5 Years
    Less than 1 Year
 1-3 Years
 4-5 Years
 After 5 Years
 
 Total (2009) (2010-2012) (2013-2014) (2015+)  Total (2010) (2011-2013) (2014-2015) (2016+) 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 $425,000  $  $  $425,000  $  $425,000  $  $  $425,000  $ 
Interest associated with 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014  213,668   35,595   106,883   71,190      178,073   35,595   106,883   35,595    
Borrowings under Senior Secured Credit Facility  187,813      187,813         87,813      87,813       
Interest associated with Senior Secured Credit Facility(1)  14,238   3,507   10,731         9,667   3,276   6,391       
Commitment and availability fees associated with Senior Secured Credit Facility  2,480   620   1,860         1,821   607   1,214       
Notes payable — related party, excluding discount  20,500   14,500   6,000         6,000   2,000   4,000       
Interest associated with notes payable — related party(1)  484   304   180         81   42   39       
Capital lease obligations, excluding interest and executory costs  23,149   9,386   13,440   323      14,313   7,209   7,104       
Interest and executory costs associated with capital lease obligations(1)  2,577   1,248   1,274   55      647   308   339       
Other long-term indebtedness  3,015   2,000   1,015         1,044   1,044          
Interest associated with other long-term indebtedness(1)  70   60   10         10   10          
Investment in Geostream Services Group(2)  15,900   15,900          
Non-cancellable operating leases  28,229   6,312   14,242   5,639   2,036 
FIN 48 liabilities  5,600   3,200   1,800   600    
Equity based compensation liability awards(3)  2,556   898   1,658       
Earnout payments(4)  26,500   6,000   20,500       
Sand purchse contract(5)  5,176   2,545   2,631       
Non-cancelable operating leases  24,533   7,230   11,684   3,982   1,637 
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions  3,232   1,654   1,432   146    
Equity based compensation liability awards(2)  2,912   1,585   1,327       
Earnout payments(3)  25,500   500   25,000       
                      
Total $976,955  $102,075  $370,037  $502,807  $2,036  $780,646  $61,060  $253,226  $464,723  $1,637 
                      
 
 
(1)Interest costsBased on our floating rate debt were estimated using theinterest rates in effect at December 31, 2008.2009.


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(2)Based on theour stock price at December 31, 2008 exchange rate.2009.
 
(3)Based on the Company’s stock price at December 31, 2008.
(4)These amounts assume certainAssumes performance targets will beare achieved.
(5)These amounts assume the minimum required purchase and price for the remaining two years of the contract.
 
We believe that our internally generated cash flowflows from operations and current reserves of cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to finance the majority of our cash requirements for current and future operations, budgeted capital expenditures and debt service for 2009.2010. As we have historically done, the Companywe may, from time to time, access available funds under itsour Senior Secured Credit Facility to supplement itsour liquidity to meet its cash requirements for day to day operations and times of peak needs throughout the year. Our planned capital expenditures as well as any acquisitions we choose to pursue, are expected to be financed through a


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combination of cash on hand, cash flow from operations and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.
 
As of February 23, 2009, we had $53.6 million of letters of credit issued under the letter of credit sub-facility and approximately $658.3 million of total debt, notes payable and capital leases. As of February 23, 2009 we had cash on hand of $149.7 million and available borrowing capacity of $139.3 million under our Senior Secured Credit facility. This availability reflects the reduction of approximately $19.3 million of unfunded commitments by LCPI. As of February 23, 2009, approximately $13.5 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held in the bank accounts of our foreign subsidiaries, with $5.5 million of that amount being held in U.S. bank accounts and denominated in U.S. Dollars. We believe that these balances could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings.Debt Compliance
 
Our Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Notes contain numerous covenants that govern our ability to make domestic and international investments and to repurchase our stock. Even if we experience a more severe downturn in our business, we believe that the covenants related to our capital spending and our investments in our foreign subsidiaries are within our control. Therefore, we believe we can avoid a default of these covenants.
 
OurAt December 31, 2009, we were in compliance with all the financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, also requires usas amended, and our Senior Notes. Based on management’s current projections, we expect to maintain certain financial performance levels. The financialbe in compliance with all the covenants are as follows:
• Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio — As calculated pursuant to the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, we are required to maintain a ratio of trailing four quarters earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to interest expense of at least 3.0 to 1.0. At December 31, 2008, the calculated consolidated interest coverage ratio was 11.8 to 1.0. Management believes that the Company will remain in compliance with this covenant through at least the end of 2009.
• Consolidated Leverage Ratio — As calculated pursuant to the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, we are required to maintain a ratio of total debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA of no greater than 3.5 to 1.0. At December 31, 2008, the calculated consolidated leverage ratio was 1.4 to 1.0. With total qualifying debt of $712.9 million at December 31, 2008, this covenant requires that our trailing four quarters EBITDA meet a minimum threshold of $203.7 million. Management believes that the Company will remain in compliance with the covenant through at least the end of 2009. Should the trailing four quarter EBITDA fall below the required threshold in the future, management may also utilize cash on hand to reduce debt outstanding to lower the EBITDA minimum and maintain compliance with this covenant.
under our Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Notes for the next twelve months. A breach of any of thesethe covenants, ratios or tests under our debt could result in a default under our indebtedness. SeeItem 1A. Risk Factors.Factors.
 
Although continued deterioration of market conditions could lead to a downgrade inCapital Expenditures
During the credit ratings of companies inyear ended December 31, 2009, our industry, a downgrade of Key’s credit rating would not have an effect on our outstanding debt under either the Senior Secured Credit Facility or the Senior Notes, but would potentially impact our ability to obtain additional external financing, if it was required.


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During 2009, management plans to continue to invest in our business through capital expenditures albeit at levels lower thantotaled $128.4 million, mostly related to the expansion of our operations in prior years.Mexico and Russia, drill strings and nitrogen units for our rental operations, capitalized costs for new information systems, asset acquisitions for our fluids management operations, and maintenance of our existing fleet. Our capital expenditures program is expected to total approximately $140.0 million during 2010, focusing mainly on the maintenance of our fleet. Our capital expenditure program for 2009 is expected to total approximately $130.0 million, of which approximately $50.0 million had already been committed, either on order or to fulfill customer requests, as of December 31, 2008; however, that amount2010 is subject to market conditions, including activity levels, commodity prices and industry capacity. Our focus in 2009for 2010 will be maximizing the utilizationmaximization of our current equipment; however,equipment fleet, but we may seekchoose to increase our 2009 capital expenditure budgetexpenditures in the event international expansion opportunities develop.2010 to increase market share or expand our presence into a new market. We currently plan to fund theseanticipate funding our 2010 capital expenditures through a combination of cash on hand, operating cash flowsflow, and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Should our operating cash flows or activity levels prove to be insufficient to fund these expenditures,warrant our currently planned capital spending levels, management expects it will adjust our capital spending plans accordingly. We may also incur capital expenditures for strategic investments and acquisitions.
 
Geostream Investment
On September 1, 2009, we acquired an additional 24% interest in Geostream for approximately $16.4 million. Geostream is an oilfield services company in the Russian Federation providing drilling and workover services andsub-surface engineering and modeling in Russia. This was our second investment in Geostream pursuant to an agreement dated August 26, 2008, as amended. This second investment brings our total investment in Geostream to 50%. Upon acquiring the 50% interest, we also obtained majority representation on Geostream’s board of directors and therefore a controlling interest. The results of Geostream have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. As a result of this acquisition, we expect to expand our international presence in Russia where the wells are shallow and are suited to the services that we perform.
The fair value of the consideration transferred for the 50% interest in Geostream totaled approximately $35.0 million, which consisted of cash consideration in the second investment on September 1, 2009 and the fair value of our previous equity interest. In conjunction with the second investment, Geostream agreed to purchase from us a customized suite of equipment, including two workover rigs, two drilling rigs, associated complementary support equipment, cementing equipment, and fishing tools for approximately $23.0 million, a portion of which will be financed by us. Concurrent with the second investment, Geostream paid us approximately $16.0 million in cash, representing a down payment on the equipment we will deliver to them. We began delivery of the equipment under the purchase agreement during the fourth quarter of 2009, we are required to make principle payments totaling $14.5 million related to the Moncla Notes. These payments represent a lump sum payment of one Moncla Note totaling $12.5 million and a $2.0 million annual installment payment on the second Moncla Note. We expect to fund our obligations under the Moncla Notes through cash on hand generated by operating activities or borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.2009.
 
On October 31, 2008, we acquired a 26% interest inUnder the Geostream agreement, as amended, for $17.4 million. Geostream is based in the Russian Federation and provides drilling and workover services and sub-surface engineering and modeling in the Russian Federation. We are contractually required to purchase an additional 24% of Geostream no later than March 31, 2009 for approximately €11.3 million (which at December 31, 2008 was equivalent to $15.9 million). For a period not to exceed six years subsequent to October 31, 2008, we have the option to increase our ownership percentage of Geostream to 100%. IfHowever,


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if we have not acquired 100% of Geostream on or before the end of the six-year period, we will be required to arrange an initial public offering for those shares. We expect to fund our obligation to Geostream through cash on hand generated by operating cash flows or from borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility.
While management anticipates that 2009 may be a period of lower demand and prices for our services, we believe that our operating cash flow, cash on hand and available borrowings, coupled with our ability to control our capital expenditures, will be sufficient to maintain adequate liquidity throughout 2009.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIESCritical Accounting Policies
 
Our Accounting Department is responsible for the development and application of our accounting policies and internal control procedures. Itprocedures and reports to the principal financial officer.Chief Financial Officer.
 
The process and preparation of our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) requires our managementus to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions, which may affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingencies at the balance sheet date, the amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period and the presentation of our statement of cash flows for the period ended.flows. We may record materially different amounts if these estimates, judgments and assumptions change or if actual results differ. However, we analyze our estimates, assumptions and judgments based on our historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.
 
As such, weWe have identified the following critical accounting policies that require a significant amount of estimation and judgment to accurately present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows:
 
 • Estimate of reserves for workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and other self-insured reserves;self-insurance;
 
 • Accounting for contingencies;Contingencies;
 
 • Accounting for incomeIncome taxes;
 
 • EstimateEstimates of fixed asset depreciable lives;
 
 • Valuation of indefinite-lived intangible assets;
• Valuation of tangible and finite-lived intangible assets; and
 
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Workers’ Compensation, Vehicular Liability and Other Self-Insurance Reserves
 
Well servicing and workoverOur operations expose our employees to hazards generally associated with the oilfield. Heavy lifting, moving equipment and slippery surfaces can cause or contribute to accidents involving our employees and third parties who may be present at a site. Environmental conditions in remote domestic oil and natural gas basins range from extreme cold to extreme heat, from heavy rain to blowing dust. Those conditions can also lead to or contribute to accidents. Our business activities incorporateinvolve the use of a significant numbersnumber of fluid transport trucks, other oilfield vehicles and supporting rolling stock that move on public and private roads. Vehicle accidents are a significant risk for us. We also conduct limited contract drilling operations, which present additional hazards inherent in the drilling of wells, such as blowouts, explosions and fires, which could result in loss of hole, damaged equipment and personal injury.
As a contractor, we also enter into master service agreements with our customers. These agreements subject us to potential contractual liabilities common in the oilfield.
All of these hazards and accidents could result in damage to our property or a third party’s property or injury or death to our employees or third parties. Although we purchase insurance to protect against large losses, much of the risk is retained in the form of large deductibles or self-insured retentions.
As a contractor, we also enter into master service agreements with our customers. These agreements subject us to potential contractual liabilities common in the oilfield.
 
The occurrence of an event not fully insured or indemnified against, or the failure of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. In addition, there can be no assurance that insurance will be available to cover any or all of these risks, or that, if available, it could be obtained without a substantial increase in premiums. It is possible that, in addition to higher premiums, future insurance coverage may be subject to higher deductibles and coverage restrictions.
 
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accruals in our consolidated financial statements. Reserves related to claims covered by insurance are based on the specific facts and circumstances of the insured event and our past experience with similar claims. Loss estimates for individual claims are adjusted based upon actual claim judgments, settlements and reported claims. The actual outcome of these claims could differ significantly from estimated amounts.
 
We are largely self-insured for physical damage to our equipment automobiles and rigs.automobiles. Our accruals that we maintain on our consolidated balance sheet relate to these deductibles and self-insured retentions, which we estimate through the use of historical claims data and trend analysis. The actual outcome of any claim could differ significantly from estimated amounts. We adjust loss estimates in the calculation of these accruals, based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims. Changes in our assumptions and estimates could potentially have a negative impact on our earnings.
 
Accounting for Contingencies
 
In additionWe are periodically required to our workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and other self-insurance reserves, we record other loss contingencies, which relate to numerous lawsuits, claims, proceedings and tax-related audits in the normal course of our operations, on our consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies(“SFAS 5”), weWe record a loss contingency for these matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We periodically review our loss contingencies routinely to ensure that we have appropriate liabilities recorded on the balance sheet. We adjust these liabilities based on estimates and judgments made by management with respect to the likely outcome of these matters, including the effect of any applicable insurance coverage for litigation matters. Our estimates and judgments could change based on new information, changes in laws or regulations, changes in management’s plans or intentions, the outcome of legal proceedings, settlements or other factors. Actual results could vary materially from these reserves.
 
We record liabilities when environmental assessment indicates that site remediation efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. We measure environmental liabilities based, in part, on relevant past experience, currently enacted laws and regulations, existing technology, site-specific costs and cost-sharing arrangements. Recognition of any joint and several liability is based upon our best estimate of our final pro-rata share of such liability or the low amount in a range of estimates. These assumptions involve the judgments and estimates of management, and any changes in assumptions or new information could lead to increases or decreases in our ultimate liability, with any such changes recognized immediately in earnings.


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Under the provisions of SFAS No. 143,Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations(“SFAS 143”), weWe record legal obligations to retire tangible, long-lived assets on our balance sheet as liabilities, which are recorded at a discount when we incur the liability. Significant judgment is involved in estimating our future cash flows associated with such obligations, as well as the ultimate timing of the cash flows. If our estimates on the amount or timing of the cash flows change, the change may have a material impact on our results of operations.
 
Accounting for Income Taxes
 
We follow SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes(“SFAS 109”), which requires that we account for deferred income taxes using the asset and liability method and provide income taxes for all significant temporary differences. Management determines our current tax liability as well as taxes incurred as a result of current operations, yet deferred until future periods. Current taxes payable represent our liability related to our income tax return for the current year, while net deferred tax expense or benefit represents the change in the balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets. Management estimates the changes in both deferred tax assets and liabilities using the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and for enacted rates that management estimates will be in effect when the differences reverse. Further, management makes certain assumptions about the timing of temporary tax differences for the differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes or whether such differences are permanent. The final determination of our tax liability involves the interpretation of local tax laws, tax treaties, and related authorities in each jurisdiction as well as the significant use of estimates and assumptions regarding the scope of future operations and results achieved and the timing and nature of income earned and expenditures incurred.
 
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future periods. To assess the likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, as well as the jurisdiction in which this taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted results, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry. Additionally, we record reserves for uncertain tax positions at their net recognizable amount, based on the amount that are subjectmanagement deems is more likely than not to management judgment related tobe sustained upon ultimate settlement with the resolution of the tax positions and completion of audits by tax authorities in the domestic and international tax jurisdictions in which we operate.
 
Please seeIf our estimates or assumptions regarding our current and deferred tax items are inaccurate or are modified, these changes could have potentially material negative impacts on our earnings. See “Note 11.12. Income Taxes”TaxesinItem 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,”for further discussion of accounting for our income taxes, changes in our valuation allowance, components of our tax rate reconciliation and realization of loss carryforwards.
 
Estimates of Depreciable Lives
 
We use the estimated depreciable lives of our long-lived assets, such as rigs, heavy-duty trucks and trailers, to compute depreciation expense, to estimate future asset retirement obligations and to conduct impairment tests. We base the estimates of our depreciable lives on a number of factors, such as the environment in which the assets operate, industry factors including forecasted prices and competition, and the assumption that we provide the appropriate amount of capital expenditures while the asset is in operation to maintain economical operation of the asset and prevent untimely demise to scrap. The useful lives of our intangible assets are determined by the years over which we expect the assets to generate a benefit based on legal, contractual or other expectations.
 
We depreciate our operational assets over their depreciable lives to their salvage value, which is 10% of the acquisition cost. We recognize a gain or loss upon ultimate disposal of the asset.asset based on the difference between the carrying value of the asset on the disposal date and any proceeds we receive in connection with the disposal.
 
We periodically analyze our estimates of the depreciable lives of our fixed assets to determine if the depreciable periods and salvage value continue to be appropriate. We also analyze useful lives and salvage value when events or conditions occur that could shorten the remaining depreciable life of the asset. We review the depreciable periods and salvage values for reasonableness, given current conditions. As a result, our depreciation expense is based upon estimates of depreciable lives of the fixed assets, the salvage value and


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economic factors, all of which require management to make significant judgments and estimates. If we determine that the depreciable lives should be different than originally estimated, depreciation expense may increase or decrease and impairments in the carrying values of our fixed assets may result.result, which could negatively impact our earnings.
 
Valuation of Indefinite-Lived Intangible and Tangible Assets
 
The CompanyWe periodically reviews itsreview our intangible assets not subject to amortization, including our goodwill, to determine whether an impairment of those assets may exist. SFAS 142 requires that theseThese tests must be made on at least an annual basis, or more often if circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, significant adverse changes in the business climate.
 
The test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangiblesintangible assets is a two step test. In the first step, of the test, a fair value is calculated for each of the Company’sour reporting units, and that fair value is compared to the current carrying value of the reporting unit, including the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, there is no potential impairment, and the second step of the test is not performed. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value forof the reporting unit, then the second step of the test is required.
 
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the same manner as the amount of goodwill that would be recognized in a business combination, with the purchase price being equal to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is in excess of its carrying value, no impairment charge is recorded. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is in excess of theits implied fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess is recorded.
 
The Company conducts itsWe conduct our annual impairment test for goodwill onand other intangible assets not subject to amortization as of December 31 of each year. In determining the fair value of the Company’sour reporting units, management useswe use a weighted-average approach of three commonly used valuation techniques — a discounted cash flow method, a guideline companies method, and a similar transactiontransactions method. The Company’s management assignsWe assign a weight to the results of each of these methods based on the facts and circumstances that are in existence for that testing period. During 2008,2009, because of theour international expansion in Russia, acquisitions and international investmentswe made by the Company over thein prior two years, and the overall economic downturn and the decline in the Company’sthat affected all companies’ stock priceprices and market valuation, during 2008, managementwe assigned more weightingweight to the discounted cash flow method. We also weighted the discounted cash flow method than other methods.more heavily in 2008 for similar reasons. In prior years, the Companywe had assigned higher weightingsmore weight to the guideline companies method.
 
In addition to the estimates made by management regarding the weighting of the various valuation techniques, the creation of the techniques themselves requires that we make significant estimates and assumptions to be made by management.assumptions. The discounted cash flow method, which iswas assigned the highest weight by management during the current year, requires us to make assumptions about future cash flows, future growth rates, tax rates in future periods, book-tax differences in the carrying value of our assets in future periods, and discount rates. The assumptions about future cash flows and growth rates are based on the Company’sour current budgets and strategic plans,for future periods, as well as our strategic plans, the beliefs of management about future activity levels. Discount ratelevels, and analysts’ expectations about our revenues, profitability and cash flows in future periods. The assumptions about our future tax rates and book-tax differences in the carrying value of our assets in future periods are based on the assumptions about our future cash flows and growth rates, and management’s knowledge of and beliefs about tax law and practice in current and future periods. The assumptions about discount rates include an assessment of the specific risk associated with theeach reporting unit being tested. To assist management intested, and were developed with the preparation and analysis of the valuation of the Company’s reporting units, management utilized the servicesassistance of a third-party valuation consultant, who reviewed management’sour estimates, assumptions and calculations. The ultimate conclusions of the valuation techniques remain the sole responsibility of the Company’s management. our responsibility.
While this test is required on an annual basis, it can also can be required more frequently based on changes in external factors.factors or other triggering events, such as an impairment test of our long-lived assets. We conducted our most recent annual test for impairment of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2009. On that date, our rig services reporting unit had $298.6 million of goodwill, our fluid management services reporting unit had $18.6 million of goodwill, and AMI had $4.1 million of goodwill. Our pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services, and wireline services reporting units did not have any goodwill, because either all of the goodwill for those reporting units had been impaired in prior periods or the reporting unit had been created entirely through organic growth. The $24.8 million of goodwill associated with our acquisition of Geostream was not included in this annual assessment due to the specific nature of the transaction giving rise to the goodwill and the recent nature of the fair value assessment in connection with the acquisition. Based on the results of our annual test, the fair value of our reporting units that have goodwill substantially exceeded their carrying values. Because the fair value of those reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values, we determined that no potential for impairment of our goodwill associated with those reporting units existed as of December 31, 2009, and that step two of the impairment test was not required.
As noted above, the determination of the fair value of our reporting units is heavily dependent upon certain estimates and assumptions that we make about our reporting units. While the estimates and assumptions that we made regarding our reporting units for our 2009 annual test indicated that the fair values of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values and we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, it is possible that changes in those estimates and assumptions could impact the determination of the fair value of our reporting units. Discount rates we use in future periods could change substantially if the


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


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If a trigger event occurs, an impairment test pursuant to the guidelines established by SFAS No. 144,Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets(“SFAS 144”), is performed based on an undiscounted cash flow analysis. To perform an impairment test, we make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding long-term forecasts ofor revenues and expenses relating to the assets subject to review. Market conditions, energy prices, estimated depreciable lives of the assets, discount rate assumptions and legal factors impact our operations and have a significant effect on the estimates we use to determine whether our assets are impaired. If the results of management.
the analysis indicate that the carrying value of the assets being tested for impairment are not recoverable, then we record an impairment charge to write the carrying value of the assets down to their fair value. Using different judgments, assumptions or estimates, we could potentially arrive at a materially different fair value for the assets being tested for impairment, which may result in an impairment charge.
As discussed in “Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment” in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” during the third quarter of 2009 we retired a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated support equipment. We identified this as a trigger event that required us to test our well servicing fixed assets for impairment. Based on our analysis, the expected undiscounted cash flows for these estimates could differ significantly and actual financial results could differ materially from these estimates. These long-term forecasts are used in the impairment tests to determine if an asset’sassets exceeded their carrying value, is recoverableand no indication of impairment existed, and we do not feel that material adverse changes in our estimates or if a write-down toassumptions such that our well servicing assets’ carrying value exceeded their fair value is required. Ifreasonably possible.
However, during the analysis determinesthird quarter of 2009, due to continuing market overcapacity, continued and prolonged depression of natural gas prices, decreased activity levels from our major customer base related to stimulation work and consecutive quarterly operating losses, we determined that events and changes in circumstances occurred indicating that the carrying value of the assets in our Production Services segment may not have been recoverable. We performed an assessment of the fair value of these asset groups using an expected present value technique based on undiscounted cash flows. We used discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on the utilization of the equipment, revenues, expenses, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections were based on financial forecasts and were discounted using a discount rate of 14%. Based on this assessment, the fair value of our pressure pumping assets was less than their carrying value, and this resulted in the recording of a reporting unit or asset grouping are impaired, then anpre-tax impairment charge is recorded.of $93.4 million during the third quarter of 2009.


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The impairment tests for our well servicing and pressure pumping assets also triggered an interim test of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for potential impairment during the third quarter of 2009. We did not identify any trigger events causing us to test our tangible and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the first, second, or fourth quarters of 2009.
 
Valuation of Equity-Based Compensation
 
We account for share based compensation under the provisions of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-Based Payment(“SFAS 123(R)”), which we adopted on January 1, 2006. We adopted the provisions of SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method. The Company hashave granted stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock (“RSAs”), and phantom shares (“Phantom Shares”) to itsour employees and non-employee directors. OptionThe option and SAR awards granted by the Companywe grant are fair valued using a Black-Scholes option model on the grant date and are amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period of the option award, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. Compensation related to RSAs is based on the fair value of the award on the grant date and is recognized based on the vesting requirements that have been satisfied during the period. Phantom Shares are accounted for at fair value, and changes in the fair value of these awards are recorded as compensation expense during the period. Please seeSee “Note 17.18. Share-Based Compensation”CompensationinItem 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”Datafor further discussion of the various award types and our accounting for our equity-based compensation.
 
In utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine fair values of awards, certain assumptions are made which are based on subjective expectations, and are subject to change. A change in one or more of these assumptions would impact the expense associated with future grants. These key assumptions include the volatility in the price of our common stock, the risk-free interest rate and the expected life of awards.
 
We used the following weighted average assumptions in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for determining the fair value of our stock option grants during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006:2007:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
Risk-free interest rate  2.86%  4.41%  4.70%  2.21%  2.86%  4.41%
Expected life of options, years  6   6   6   6   6   6 
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock price  36.86%  39.49%  48.80%  53.70%  36.86%  39.49%
Expected dividends  none   none   none   none   none   none 
 
We calculate the expected volatility for our stock option grants by measuring the volatility of our historical stock price for a period equal to the expected life of the option and ending at the time the option was granted. We determine the risk-free interest rate based upon the interest rate on a U.S. Treasury Bill with a term equal to the expected life of the option at the time the option was granted. In estimating the expected lives of our stock options and SARs, we have relied primarily onelected to use the simplified method. During the time that we did not have current financial statements filed with the SEC, our actual experience with our previousoptions were legally restricted from being exercised; therefore we believe that we do not have access to sufficient historical exercise data to appropriately provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term of stock option grants.awards. The expected life is less than the term of the option as option holders, in our experience, exercise or forfeit the options during the term of the option.
 
We are not required to recalculate the fair value of our stock option grants estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model after the initial calculation unless the original option grant terms are modified. However, a 100 basis point10 percent increase in our expected volatility and risk-free interest rate at the grant date would have increased our compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 20082009 by approximately $1.0less than $0.1 million.


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New Accounting Standards Adopted in this Report
 
FIN 48 and FSPFIN 48-1.SFAS 141(R).  In June 2006,December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109(“FIN 48”), which provides clarification of SFAS 109 with respect to the recognition of income tax benefits of uncertain tax positions in financial statements. FIN 48 requires that uncertain tax positions be reviewed and assessed, with recognition and measurement of the tax benefit based on a “more likely than not” standard.
In May 2007 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”)FIN 48-1 (“FSPFIN 48-1”). FSPFIN 48-1 provides guidance on how an enterprise should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. In determining whether a tax position has been effectively settled, entities must evaluate (i) whether taxing authorities have completed their examination procedures; (ii) whether the entity intends to appeal or litigate any aspect of a tax position included in a completed evaluation; and (iii) whether it is remote that a taxing authority would examine or re-examine any aspect of a taxing position. FSPFIN 48-1 is to be applied upon the initial adoption of FIN 48.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 and FSPFIN 48-1 on January 1, 2007 and recorded a $1.3 million decrease to the balance of our retained earnings as of January 1, 2007 to reflect the cumulative effect of adopting these standards.
FSPEITF 00-19-2.  In December 2006, the FASB issued FSPEITF 00-19-2,Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements(“FSPEITF 00-19-2”). FSPEITF 00-19-2 addresses accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements (“RPAs”), which are provisions within financial instruments such as equity shares, warrants or debt instruments in which the issuer agrees to file a registration statement and to have that registration statement declared effective by the SEC within a specified grace period. If the registration statement is not declared effective within the grace period or its effectiveness is not maintained for the period of time specified in the RPA, the issuer must compensate its counterparty. The FASB Staff concluded that the contingent obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a RPA should be recognized as a liability and measured in accordance with SFAS 5 and FIN No. 14,Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss, and that the RPA should be recognized and measured separately from the instrument to which the RPA is attached.
In January 1999, the Company completed the private placement of 150,000 units consisting of $150.0 million of 14% Senior Subordinated Notes due January 25, 2009 (the “14% Senior Subordinated Notes”) and 150,000 warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 2.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.88125 per share (the “Warrants”). Under the terms of the Warrants, we were required to maintain an effective registration statement covering the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. Due to our past failure to file our SEC reports in a timely manner, we did not have an effective registration statement covering the Warrants, and were required to make liquidated damages payments. The requirement to make liquidated damages payments constituted an RPA under the provisions of FSPEITF 00-19-2, and as prescribed by the transition provisions of that standard, on January 1, 2007 the Company recorded a pre-tax current liability of approximately $1.0 million, which is equivalent to the payments for the Warrant RPA for one year, with an offsetting adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.
SFAS 157.  In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS 157”), effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2008. SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosure about the information used to measure fair value. The statement applies whenever other statements require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value accounting in any new circumstances. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS 159.  The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115(“SFAS 159”), on January 1, 2008. SFAS 159 permits companies to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value (the “Fair Value Option”). Companies choosing such an election report unrealized gains and


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losses on items for which the Fair Value Option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting period. We did not elect to measure any of our financial assets or liabilities using the Fair Value Option. We will assess at each measurement date whether to use the Fair Value Option on any future financial assets or liabilities as permitted pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 159.
FSPSFAS 157-3.  In October 2008, the FASB issued FSPSFAS No. 157-3,Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active(“FSP 157-3”). FSPSFAS 157-3 clarified the application of SFAS 157. FSPSFAS 157-3 demonstrated how the fair value of a financial asset is determined when the market for that financial asset is inactive. FSPSFAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
FSPSFAS 142-3.  In April 2008, the FASB issued FSPSFAS No. 142-3,Determination of Useful Life of Intangible Assets(“FSP 142-3”). FSPSFAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing the renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142. FSPSFAS 142-3 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the determination of intangible asset useful lives. FSPSFAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption of FSPSFAS 142-3 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS 161.  In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities(“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company currently has no financial instruments that qualify as derivatives, and we do not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
FSPSFAS 157-2.  In February 2008, the FASB issued FSPSFAS No. 157-2,Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157(“FSP 157-2”), to partially defer SFAS 157.FSP 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the provisions of SFAS 157 as it relates to nonfinancial assets and liabilities.
SFAS 141(R).  In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007),Business Combinations(“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial


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statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, as well as the goodwill acquired. Significant changes from currentprevious practice resulting from SFAS 141(R) include the expansion of the definitions of a “business” and a “business combination.” For all business combinations (whether partial, full or step acquisitions), the acquirer will record 100% of all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, generally at their fair values; contingent consideration will be recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date and, for certain arrangements, changes in fair value will be recognized in earnings until settlement; and acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs will be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition. SFAS 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 141(R) on January 1, 2009, but did not consummate any business combinations during the three months ended March 31, 2009. SFAS 141(R) may have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.statements in the future. The nature and magnitude of the specific impact will depend upon the nature, terms, and size of theany acquisitions consummated after the effective date.


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SFAS 160.  In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An amendment of ARB No. 51 (“(“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is a third-party ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements. Among other requirements, SFAS 160 requires the consolidated statement of income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 also requires disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of income of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. We adopted the provisions of SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
SFAS 165.  In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,Subsequent Events(“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosing of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 does not significantly change the types of subsequent events that an entity reports, but it requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 is effective for fiscal years,interim or annual reporting requirements ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-01.  In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2009-01,The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162(“ASU2009-01”). ASU2009-01 established the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification supersedes all prior non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. Following ASU2009-01, the FASB will not issue new accounting standards in the form of FASB Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force abstracts. ASU2009-01 also modifies the existing hierarchy of GAAP to include only two levels — authoritative and non-authoritative. ASU2009-01 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods within thoseending after September 15, 2009, and early adoption was not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-05.  In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-05,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value(“ASU2009-05”). ASU2009-05 addresses concerns in situations where there may be a lack of observable market information to measure the fair value of a liability, and provides clarification in circumstances where a quoted market price in an active market for an identical liability is not available. In these cases, reporting entities should measure fair value using a valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when that liability is traded as an asset,


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quoted prices for similar liabilities, or another valuation technique, such as an income or market approach. ASU2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. ASU2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period subsequent to August 2009 and the adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
SFAS 166.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140(“SFAS 166”). SFAS 166 amends the application and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 140,Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities — a Replacement of FASB Statement 125(“SFAS 140”), removes the concept of a “qualifying special purpose entity” from SFAS 140 and removes the exception from applying FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46(R),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities — an Interpretation of ARB No. 51(“FIN 46(R)”) to qualifying special purpose entities. SFAS 166 is effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
SFAS 167.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167,Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)(“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the scope of FIN 46(R) to include entities previously considered qualifying special-purpose entities by FIN 46(R), as the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity was eliminated in SFAS 166. This standard shifts the guidance for determining which enterprise in a Variable Interest Entity consolidates that entity from a quantitative consideration of who is the primary beneficiary to a qualitative focus of which entity has the power to direct activities and the obligation to absorb losses. This standard is to be effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-13.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-13,Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-13”). ASU2009-13 addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements where products or services are accounted for separately rather than as a combined unit, and addresses how to separate deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. Existing GAAP requires an entity to use vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) or third-party evidence of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable selling arrangement. As a result of ASU2009-13, multiple-deliverable arrangements will be separated in more circumstances than under current guidance. ASU2009-13 establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The selling price will be based on VSOE if it is available, on third-party evidence if VSOE is not available, or on an estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor third-party evidence is available. ASU2009-13 also requires that an entity determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the selling price of the deliverable on a stand-alone basis, and increases the disclosure requirements related to an entity’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. ASU2009-13 must be prospectively applied to all revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may elect, but are not required, to adopt the amendments retrospectively for all periods presented. We expect to adopt the provisions of ASU2009-13 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2009-14.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-14,Software (Topic 985) — Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements — a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-14”). ASU2009-14 was issued to address concerns relating to the accounting for revenue arrangements that contain tangible products and software that is “more than incidental” to the product as a whole. Existing guidance in such circumstances requires entities to use VSOE of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement. Reporting entities raised concerns that the current


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


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purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs. ASU2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2008. Earlier2009. We will adopt the provisions of ASU2010-06 on January 1, 2010 and do not expect that the adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this statement.standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
We are exposed to certain market risks as part of our ongoing business operations, including risks from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and equity prices that could impact our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We manage our exposure to these risks through regular operating and financing activities, and may, on a limited basis, use derivative financial instruments to manage this risk. To the extent that we use such derivative financial instruments, we will use them only as risk management tools and not for speculative investment purposes.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
As of December 31, 2008,2009, we had outstanding $425.0 million of 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014. These notes are fixed-rate obligations, and as such do not subject us to risks associated with changes in interest rates. Borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, our capital lease obligations, and the Monclaour Related Party Notes all bear interest at variable interest rates, and therefore expose us to interest rate risk. As of December 31, 2008,2009, the weighted average interest rate on our outstanding variable-rate debt obligations was 4.17%3.24%. A hypothetical 10% increase in that rate would increase the annual interest expense on those instruments by approximately $0.5$0.4 million.
 
Foreign Currency Risk
 
As of December 31, 2008,2009, we conduct operations in Argentina, and Mexico, the Russian Federation, and also own Canadian subsidiaries and have equity-method investments in atwo Canadian company and a Russian company.companies. The functional currency is the local currency for all of these entities, and as such we are exposed to the risk of changes in the exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and the local currencies. For balances denominated in our foreign subsidiaries’ local currency, changes in the value of the subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities due to changes in exchange rates are deferred and accumulated in other comprehensive income until we liquidate our investment. For balances denominated in currencies other than the local currency, our foreign subsidiaries must remeasure the balance at the end of each period to an equivalent amount of local currency, with changes reflected in earnings during the period. A hypothetical 10% decrease in the average value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the value of the local currencies for our Argentinean, Mexican, Russian and Canadian subsidiaries and our Canadian and Russian investments would decrease our net income by approximately $1.3$0.2 million.
 
Equity Risk
 
We account forCertain of our equity-based compensation awards at fair value under the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Certain of these awards’ fair values are determined based upon the price of the Company’sour common stock on the measurement date. Any increase in the price of the Company’sour common stock would lead to a corresponding increase in the fair value of those awards. A 10% increase in the price of the Company’sour common stock from its value at December 31, 20082009 would increase annual compensation expense recognized on these awards by approximately $0.1 million.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
Board of Directors and ShareholdersStockholders of
Key Energy Services, Inc.
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries (a Maryland corporation) and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008.2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiariesSubsidiaries as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20082009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FSPEITF 00-19-2,Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries’Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2009, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 24, 200926, 2010, expressed an adverseunqualified opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
 
/s/  GRANT THORNTON LLP
 
Houston, Texas
February 24, 200926, 2010


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
Board of Directors and ShareholdersStockholders of
Key Energy Services, Inc.
 
We have audited Key Energy Services, Inc.’s and subsidiaries (a Maryland Corporation)corporation) and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2009, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries’Subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries’Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The following material weakness has been identified and included in management’s assessment.
Payroll:  The Company determined that deficiencies surrounding its payroll process, in particular, lack of proper documentation concerning hours worked, employee master file data and rate changes coupled with deficiencies with reconciliations where payroll or payroll related data was a major component, constituted a material weakness in its system of internal controls.
In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described above on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries have notSubsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008,2009, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by COSO.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows of Key Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries. The material weakness identified above was considered in determining the nature, timing,Subsidiaries and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2008 consolidated financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated February 24, 2009, which26, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
 
/s/  GRANT THORNTON LLP
 
Houston, Texas
February 24, 200926, 2010


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Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands, except
  (In thousands, except
 
 share amounts)  share amounts) 
ASSETS
ASSETS
ASSETS
Current assets:
                
Cash and cash equivalents $92,691  $58,503  $37,394  $92,691 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,468 and $13,501, respectively  377,353   343,408 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,441 and $11,468  214,662   377,353 
Inventories  34,756   22,849   27,452   34,756 
Prepaid expenses  15,513   12,997   14,212   15,513 
Deferred tax assets  26,623   27,676   25,323   26,623 
Income taxes receivable  4,848   15,796   50,025   4,848 
Other current assets  7,338   6,636   15,064   7,338 
          
Total current assets
  559,122   487,865   384,132   559,122 
          
Property and equipment, gross  1,858,307   1,595,225   1,728,174   1,858,307 
Accumulated depreciation  (806,624)  (684,017)  (863,566)  (806,624)
          
Property and equipment, net  1,051,683   911,208   864,608   1,051,683 
          
Goodwill  320,992   378,550   346,102   320,992 
Other intangible assets, net  42,345   45,894   41,048   42,345 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,489   12,117   10,421   10,489 
Notes and accounts receivable — related parties  336   173 
Equity method investments  24,220   11,217 
Equity-method investments  5,203   24,220 
Other assets  7,736   12,053   12,896   8,072 
          
TOTAL ASSETS
 $2,016,923  $1,859,077  $1,664,410  $2,016,923 
          
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
                
Accounts payable $46,185  $35,159  $46,086  $46,185 
Accrued liabilities  197,116   183,364   130,517   197,116 
Accrued interest  4,368   3,895   3,014   4,368 
Current portion of capital lease obligations  9,386   10,701   7,203   9,386 
Current notes payable — related parties, net of discount  14,318   1,678 
Current portion of notes payable — related parties, net of discount  1,931   14,318 
Current portion of long-term debt  2,000      1,018   2,000 
          
Total current liabilities
  273,373   234,797   189,769   273,373 
          
Capital lease obligations, less current portion  13,763   16,114   7,110   13,763 
Notes payable — related parties, less current portion  6,000   20,500   4,000   6,000 
Long-term debt, less current portion  613,828   475,000   512,839   613,828 
Workers’ compensation, vehicular, health and other insurance claims  43,151   43,818 
Workers’ compensation, vehicular and health insurance liabilities  40,855   43,151 
Deferred tax liabilities  188,581   160,068   146,980   188,581 
Other non-current accrued liabilities  17,495   19,531   19,717   17,495 
Minority interest     251 
Commitments and contingencies
                
Stockholders’ equity:
        
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 121,305,289 and 131,142,905 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  12,131   13,114 
Equity:
        
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 123,993,480 and 121,305,289 shares issued and outstanding  12,399   12,131 
Additional paid-in capital  601,872   704,644   608,223   601,872 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (46,550)  (37,981)  (50,763)  (46,550)
Retained earnings  293,279   209,221   137,158   293,279 
          
Total stockholders’ equity
  860,732   888,998 
Total equity attributable to common stockholders
  707,017   860,732 
Noncontrolling interest  36,123    
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $2,016,923  $1,859,077 
Total equity
  743,140   860,732 
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $1,664,410  $2,016,923 
     
 
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
REVENUES
 $1,972,088  $1,662,012  $1,546,177  $1,078,665  $1,972,088  $1,662,012 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                        
Direct operating expenses  1,250,327   985,614   920,602   779,457   1,250,327   985,614 
Depreciation and amortization expense  170,774   129,623   126,011   169,562   170,774   129,623 
Impairment of goodwill and equity method investment  75,137       
General and administrative expenses  257,707   230,396   195,527   178,696   257,707   230,396 
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137    
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  41,247   36,207   38,927   39,069   41,247   36,207 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     9,557    
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net  (641)  1,752   (4,323)
Interest income  (1,236)  (6,630)  (5,574)
Other expense (income), net  4,717   (447)  527 
Other, net  (120)  2,840   4,232 
              
Total costs and expenses, net  1,798,032   1,386,072   1,271,697   1,326,466   1,798,032   1,386,072 
              
Income before income taxes and minority interest  174,056   275,940   274,480 
Income tax expense  (90,243)  (106,768)  (103,447)
Minority interest  245   117    
(Loss) income before taxes and noncontrolling interest  (247,801)  174,056   275,940 
Income tax benefit (expense)  91,125   (90,243)  (106,768)
              
NET INCOME
 $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
Net (Loss) Income
  (156,676)  83,813   169,172 
              
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
            
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)
       
(LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
       
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:            
Basic $0.68  $1.29  $1.30  $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29 
Diluted $0.67  $1.27  $1.28  $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
            
Weighted average shares outstanding:            
Basic  124,246   131,194   131,332   121,072   124,246   131,194 
Diluted  125,565   133,551   134,064   121,072   125,565   133,551 
 
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
NET INCOME
 $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET OF TAX:
            
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax of $(952), $0, and $0, respectively  (8,561)  (1,281)  (51)
Net deferred (loss) gain from cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0, $(115), and $115, respectively     (213)  213 
Deferred (loss) gain from available for sale investments, net of tax of $0, $(97), and $97, respectively  (8)  (203)  181 
             
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX
 $75,489  $167,592  $171,376 
             
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net (Loss) Income
 $(156,676) $83,813  $169,172 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:            
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax of $(347), $(952), and $0  (4,243)  (8,561)  (1,281)
Net deferred loss from cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0, $0, and $(115)        (213)
Deferred gain (loss) from available for sale investments, net of tax of $0, $0 and $(97)  30   (8)  (203)
             
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax  (4,213)  (8,569)  (1,697)
             
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
  (160,889)  75,244   167,475 
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (416)  (316)  (119)
             
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(160,473) $75,560  $167,594 
             
 
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 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
 (In thousands)    (In thousands)   
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                        
Net income $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
            
Minority interest  (245)  (117)   
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
Adjustments to reconcile (loss) income attributable to common stockholders to net cash provided by operating activities:
            
Noncontrolling interest  (555)  (245)  (117)
Depreciation and amortization expense  170,774   129,623   126,011   169,562   170,774   129,623 
Accretion on asset retirement obligations  594   585   508 
Income from equity method investments  (160)  (387)  (416)
Impairment of goodwill and equity method investment  75,137       
Asset retirements and impairments  159,802   75,137    
Bad debt expense  3,295   37   3,675 
Accretion of asset retirement obligations  533   594   585 
Loss (income) from equity-method investments  1,057   (160)  (387)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount  2,115   1,680   1,620   2,182   2,115   1,680 
Deferred income tax expense  29,747   24,613   6,757 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  (41,257)  29,747   24,613 
Capitalized interest  (6,514)  (5,296)  (3,358)  (4,335)  (6,514)  (5,296)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets  (641)  1,752   (4,323)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  401   (641)  1,752 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     9,557      472      9,557 
Loss on sale of available for sale investments, net  30       
Share-based compensation  24,233   9,355   6,345   6,381   24,233   9,355 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  (1,733)  (3,401)     (580)  (1,733)  (3,401)
Changes in working capital:
                        
Accounts receivable  (34,906)  (44,712)  (60,801)  168,824   (34,943)  (48,387)
Share-based compensation liability awards  (516)  3,701    
Other current assets  (15,622)  (424)  976   461   (15,622)  (15,578)
Accounts payable, accrued interest and accrued expenses  46,375   (1,360)  35,138   (126,949)  46,375   (1,360)
Income tax refund receivable     (15,154)  (642)
Cash paid for legal settlement with former chief executive officer     (21,200)           (21,200)
Share-based compensation liability awards  646   (516)  3,701 
Other assets and liabilities  (5,532)  (8,185)  (20,124)  988   (5,532)  (8,185)
              
Net cash provided by operating activities
  367,164   249,919   258,724   184,837   367,164   249,919 
              
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                        
Capital expenditures  (218,994)  (212,560)  (195,830)  (128,422)  (218,994)  (212,560)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  7,961   8,427   11,658   5,580   7,961   8,427 
Investment in Geostream Services Group  (19,306)           (19,306)   
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $2,017, $2,154, and $0, respectively  (63,457)  (157,955)   
Acquisition of fixed assets from asset purchases  (34,468)      
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $28,362, $2,017, and $2,154, respectively  12,007   (99,011)  (160,278)
Dividend from equity-method investments  199       
Cash paid for short-term investments     (121,613)  (83,769)        (121,613)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments  276   183,177   22,294 
Acquisition of intangible assets  (1,086)  (2,323)   
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments     276   183,177 
              
Net cash used in investing activities
  (329,074)  (302,847)  (245,647)  (110,636)  (329,074)  (302,847)
              
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                        
Repayments of long-term debt     (396,000)  (4,000)  (16,552)  (3,026)  (396,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt     425,000            425,000 
Payments on revolving credit facility  (35,000)      
Borrowings under revolving credit facility  172,813   50,000    
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (11,506)  (11,316)  (12,975)  (9,847)  (11,506)  (11,316)
Repayments of other long-term indebtedness  (3,026)      
Repayments of debt assumed in acquisition     (17,435)   
Proceeds paid for deferred financing costs  (314)  (13,400)  (479)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility     172,813   50,000 
Repayments on revolving credit facility  (100,000)  (35,000)   
Repayments of debt assumed in acquisitions        (17,435)
Repurchases of common stock  (139,358)  (30,454)  (1,180)  (488)  (139,358)  (30,454)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  6,688   13,444      1,306   6,688   13,444 
Payment of deferred financing costs  (2,474)  (314)  (13,400)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  1,733   3,401      580   1,733   3,401 
              
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  (7,970)  23,240   (18,634)  (127,475)  (7,970)  23,240 
              
Effect of exchange rates on cash  4,068   (184)  (238)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash  (2,023)  4,068   (184)
              
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  34,188   (29,872)  (5,795)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (55,297)  34,188   (29,872)
              
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  58,503   88,375   94,170   92,691   58,503   88,375 
              
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $92,691  $58,503  $88,375  $37,394  $92,691  $58,503 
              
 
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       Accumulated
      COMMON STOCKHOLDERS     
 Common Stock Additional
 Other
 Retained
          Accumulated
       
 Number of
 Amount
 Paid-in
 Comprehensive
 (Deficit)
    Common Stock Additional
 Other
       
 Shares at par Capital (Loss) Income Earnings Total  Number of
 Amount
 Paid-in
 Comprehensive
 Retained
 Noncontrolling
   
 (In thousands)  Shares at par Capital Loss Earnings Interest Total 
 (In thousands) 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
  131,334  $13,133  $706,749  $(36,627) $(129,198) $554,057 
             
Comprehensive income, net of tax           343      343 
Common stock purchases  (81)  (8)  (1,172)        (1,180)
Share-based compensation  371   37   6,181         6,218 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        40         40 
Net income              171,033   171,033 
             
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2006
  131,624   13,162   711,798   (36,284)  41,835   730,511   131,624  $13,162  $711,798  $(36,284) $39,932  $  $728,608 
                            
Effect of adoption of FIN 48              (1,272)  (1,272)
Effect of adoption of EITF00-19-2, net of tax
              (631)  (631)
             
Adjusted balance, beginning of year
  131,624   13,162   711,798   (36,284)  39,932   728,608 
             
Comprehensive loss, net of tax           (1,697)     (1,697)           (1,697)        (1,697)
Common stock purchases  (2,414)  (241)  (33,161)        (33,402)  (2,414)  (241)  (33,161)           (33,402)
Purchase of AFTI                 368   368 
Exercise of stock options  1,592   159   13,285         13,444   1,598   159   13,285            13,444 
Exercise of warrants  23   2   (2)           23   2   (2)            
Share-based compensation  318   32   9,323         9,355   312   32   9,323            9,355 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        3,401         3,401         3,401            3,401 
Net income              169,289   169,289               169,289   (117)  169,172 
                            
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007
  131,143   13,114   704,644   (37,981)  209,221   888,998   131,143   13,114   704,644   (37,981)  209,221   251   889,249 
                            
Comprehensive loss, net of tax           (8,569)     (8,569)           (8,569)        (8,569)
Common stock purchases  (11,183)  (1,118)  (135,291)        (136,409)  (11,183)  (1,118)  (135,291)           (136,409)
Deconsolidation of AFTI                 (6)  (6)
Exercise of stock options  757   76   6,612         6,688   757   76   6,612            6,688 
Exercise of warrants  160   16   (16)           160   16   (16)            
Share-based compensation  428   43   24,190         24,233   428   43   24,190            24,233 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        1,733         1,733         1,733            1,733 
Net income              84,058   84,058               84,058   (245)  83,813 
                            
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008
  121,305  $12,131  $601,872  $(46,550) $293,279  $860,732   121,305   12,131   601,872   (46,550)  293,279      860,732 
                            
Comprehensive loss, net of tax           (4,213)     (7)  (4,220)
Common stock purchases  (72)  (7)  (481)           (488)
Exercise of stock options  418   42   1,264            1,306 
Issuance of warrants        367            367 
Share-based compensation  2,342   233   5,781            6,014 
Tax benefits from share-based compensation        (580)           (580)
Net loss              (156,121)  (555)  (156,676)
Purchase of Geostream                 36,685   36,685 
               
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009
  123,993  $12,399  $608,223  $(50,763) $137,158  $36,123  $743,140 
               
 
See the accompanying notes which are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements


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NOTE 1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Key Energy Services, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its controlled subsidiaries (collectively, “Key,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “its,” and “our”) provide a complete range of well services to major oil companies, foreign national oil companies and independent oil and natural gas production companies, including rig-based well maintenance, workover, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services and ancillary oilfield services. We operate in most major oil and natural gas producing regions of the continental United States, as well as internationallyand have operations based in Mexico, Argentina and Mexico.the Russian Federation. We also own a technology development company based in Canada and have equity interests in oilfield service companies in Canada and the Russian Federation.Canada.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements and associated schedules included in this Annual Report onForm 10-K present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).
 
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to develop estimates and to make assumptions that affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. These estimates also impact the nature and extent of our disclosure, if any, of our contingent liabilities. Among other things, we use estimates to (i) analyze assets for possible impairment, (ii) determine depreciable lives for our assets, (iii) assess future tax exposure and realization of deferred tax assets, (iv) determine amounts to accrue for contingencies, (v) value tangible and intangible assets, (vi) assess workers’ compensation, vehicular liability, self-insured risk accruals and other insurance reserves, (vii) provide allowances for our uncollectible accounts receivable, (viii) value our asset retirement obligations, and (viii)(ix) value our equity-based compensation. We review all significant estimates on a recurring basis and record the effect of any necessary adjustments prior to publication of our financial statements. Adjustments made with respect to the use of estimates relate to improved information not previously available. Because of the limitations inherent in this process, our actual results may differ materially from these estimates. We believe that our estimates are reasonable.
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period financial statement classifications. We now present the income statement line items related to gains and losses on the early extinguishment of debt, interest income, net gains and losses on disposal of assets, and other income and expense as the single line item “Other, net” on our short-term investmentsconsolidated statements of operations. Detail for these items is now provided in marketable securitiesNote 4. Other Income and Expense” of these notes. Additionally, we now show the non-current portion of our notes and accounts receivable from related parties as a component of other currentnon-current assets and are disclosed in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.Note 19. Transactions with Related Parties.” In prior years, we presented these amounts were presented as a separate component of non-current assets on our consolidated balance sheet. As discussed in “Note 21. Segment Information,” during the first quarter of 2009 we changed our reportable segments due to a reorganization of our U.S. operations to realign both our management structure and resources. Financial information for prior years has been recast to reflect the change in segments. None of the reclassifications and presentation changes discussed above impacted our consolidated net income, earnings per share, total current assets.assets, total assets or total stockholders’ equity.
 
We applyhave evaluated events occurring after the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issuebalance sheet date included in this Annual Report on04-10,Determining Whether to Aggregate Operating Segments That Do Not Meet Quantitative Thresholds(“EITF 04-10”)Form 10-K for our segment reporting in “Note 19. Segment Information.” Underpossible disclosure as a subsequent event. Management monitored for subsequent events through the provisions ofEITF 04-10, operating segmentsdate that do not individually meet the aggregation criteria described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131,Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprisethese financial statements were available to be issued. No subsequent events were identified by management that required disclosure.


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Key Energy Services, Inc. and Related Information(“SFAS 131”), may be combined with other operating segments that do not individually meet the aggregation criteria to form a separate reportable segment. We have combined all of our operating segments that do not individually meet the aggregation criteria established in SFAS 131 to form the “Corporate and Other” segment in our segment reporting.Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
Within our consolidated financial statements, we include our accounts and the accounts of our majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries. We eliminate intercompany accounts and transactions. When we have an interest in an entity for which we do not have significant control or influence, we account for that interest using the cost method. When we have an interest in an entity and can exert significant influence but not control, we account for that interest using the equity method.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
As further discussed inNote 2. Acquisitions,”in September 20072009, we completed the acquisition of Advanced Measurements, Inc.acquired an additional 24% interest in OOO Geostream Services Group (“AMI”Geostream”), a privately-held Canadian company focused on oilfield technology.bringing our total investment in Geostream to 50%. Prior to the acquisition AMI owned a portion of another Canadian company, Advanced Flow Technologies, Inc. (“AFTI”). As part of the additional interest, we accounted for our ownership in Geostream using the equity method. In connection with the acquisition AMI increased its ownership percentage of AFTI to 51.46%. At December 31, 2007,the additional interest, we obtained majority representation on Geostream’s board of directors and a controlling interest. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination achieved in stages. Since the acquisition date, we have consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of AFTIGeostream into our consolidated financial statements, with the portion of AFTIGeostream remaining outside of our control formingreflected as a minoritynoncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements. Our ownership
Acquisitions
From time to time, we acquire businesses or assets that are consistent with our long-term growth strategy. Results of AFTI declined to 48.73% during the fourth quarter of 2008 due to the issuance of additional shares by AFTI. As a result, we deconsolidated AFTI fromoperations for acquisitions are included in our consolidated financial statements beginning on the date of acquisition. Acquisitions made after January 1, 2009 are accounted for using the acquisition method. The acquisition method differs from previous accounting guidance related to business combinations by expanding the scope of what constitutes a “business” and must therefore be accounted for as a business combination. For all business combinations (whether partial, full or in stages), the acquirer records 100% of all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, at their fair values; contingent consideration is recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date, and for certain arrangements, changes in fair value must be recognized in earnings until settlement; and acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs must be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition. The acquisition method also establishes new disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Final valuations of assets and liabilities are obtained and recorded as soon as practicable and within one year after the date of the acquisition. Acquisitions through December 31, 2008 andare accounted for that interest underusing the equity method.
We apply Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46,Consolidationpurchase method of Variable Interest Entities — an Interpretationaccounting and the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of ARB No. 51 (Revised 2003)(“FIN 46(R)”) when determining whether or not to consolidate a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”). FIN 46(R) requires that an equity investor in a VIE have significant equity at risk (generally a minimumacquisition. Final valuations of 10%)assets and hold a controlling interest, evidenced by voting rights,liabilities are obtained and absorb a majorityrecorded as soon as practicable and within one year from the date of the entity’s expected losses, receive a majority of the entity’s expected returns, or both. If the equity investor is unable to evidence these characteristics, the entity that retains these ownership characteristics will be required to consolidate the VIE. We have determined that we do not have an interest in a VIE, and as such we are not the primary beneficiary of a variable interest in a VIE and are not the holder of a significant variable interest in a VIE.acquisition.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria established in the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101,Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements(“SAB 101”), as amended by SAB No. 104,Revenue Recognition(“SAB 104”), have been met: (i) evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed and determinable and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
 
 • Evidence of an arrangement exists when a final understanding between the Companyus and itsour customer has occurred, and can be evidenced by a completed customer purchase order, field ticket, supplier contract, or master service agreement.
 
 • Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered when the Company haswe have completed what is requiredrequirements pursuant to the terms of the arrangement and can beas evidenced by a completed field ticket or service log.


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 • The price to the customer is fixed and determinable when the amount that is required to be paid is agreed upon. Evidence of the price being fixed and determinable is evidenced by contractual terms, a Companyour price book, a completed customer purchase order, or a completed customer field ticket.
 
 • Collectibility is reasonably assured as a result of the Company screening itswhen we screen our customers to determine credit terms and providingprovide goods and services to customers that have been granted credit terms in accordance with the Company’sour credit policy.
 
In accordance with EITF IssueNo. 06-03,How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should be Presented in the Income Statement (That is, Gross versus Net Presentation)(“EITF 06-03”), weWe present our revenues net of any sales taxes collected by us from our customers that are required to be remitted to local or state governmental taxing authorities.


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Key Energy Services, Inc.We review our contracts for multiple element revenue arrangements. Deliverables will be separated into units of accounting and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)assigned fair value if they have standalone value to our customer, they have objective and reliable evidence of fair value, and delivery of undelivered items is substantially controlled by us. We believe that the negotiated prices for deliverables in our services contracts are representative of fair value since the acceptance or non-acceptance of each element in the contract does not affect the other elements.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
We consider short-term investments with an original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents. None of our cash is restricted, andAt December 31, 2009, we have not entered into any compensating balance arrangements. However, at December 31, 2008,arrangements, but all of our obligations under our Seniorsenior credit agreement with a syndicate of banks of which Bank of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the administrative agents (the “Senior Secured Credit FacilityFacility”) were secured by most of our assets, including assets held by our subsidiaries, which includes our cash and cash equivalents. We restrict investment of cash to financial institutions with high credit standing and limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.
 
We maintain our cash in bank deposit and brokerage accounts which exceed federally insured limits. As of December 31, 2008,2009, accounts were guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per account and substantially all of the Company’sour accounts held deposits in excess of the FDIC limits.
Cash and cash equivalents held by our Russian subsidiary are subject to a noncontrolling interest. We believe that the cash held by our wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated for general corporate use without material withholdings. From time to time and in the normal course of business in connection with our operations or ongoing legal matters, we are required to place certain amounts of our cash in deposit accounts with restrictions that limit our ability to withdraw those funds. As of December 31, 2009, the amount of our cash restricted under such arrangements was $0.8 million.
 
Certain of our cash accounts are zero-balance controlled disbursement accounts that do not have right of offset against our other cash balances. In accordance with FIN No. 39,Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts, an Interpretation of APB No. 10 and FASB Statement No. 105(“FIN 39”), weWe present the outstanding checks written against these zero-balance accounts as a component of accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Investment in Debt and Equity Securities
We account for investments in debt and equity securities under the provisions of SFAS No. 115,Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities(“SFAS 115”). Under SFAS 115, investments are classified as either “trading,” “available for sale,” or “held to maturity,” depending on management’s intent regarding the investment.
Securities classified as “trading” are carried at fair value, with any unrealized holding gains or losses reported currently in earnings. Securities classified as “available for sale” or “held to maturity” are carried at fair value, with any unrealized holding gains or losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity in other comprehensive income.
 
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
We establish provisions for losses on accounts receivable if we determine that there is a possibility that we will not collect all or part of the outstanding balances. We regularly review accounts over 150 days past due from the invoice date for collectibility and establish or adjust our allowance as necessary using the specific identification method. If we exhaust all collection efforts and determine that the balance will never be collected, we write off the accounts receivable against the associated allowance for uncollectible accounts.
 
From time to time we are entitled to proceeds under our insurance policies andfor amounts that we have reserved in accordance with FIN No. 39, weour self insurance liability. We present these insurance receivables gross on our balance sheet as a component of accounts receivable, separate from the corresponding liability.


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


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)revenues.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories, which consist primarily of equipment parts for use in our well servicing operations, sand and chemicals for our pressure pumping operations, and supplies held for consumption, are valued at the lower of average cost or market.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for our assets over the estimated depreciable lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $156.3 million, $153.2 million and $124.7 million, respectively. We depreciate our operational assets over their depreciable lives to their salvage value, which is a fair value higher than the assets’ value as scrap. Salvage value approximates 10% of an operational asset’s acquisition cost. When an operational asset is stacked or taken out of service, we review its physical condition, depreciable life and ultimate salvage value to determine if the asset is no longer operable and whether the remaining depreciable life and salvage value should be adjusted.
. In When we scrap an asset, we accelerate the first quarter of 2007, management reassessed the estimated useful lives assigned to alldepreciation of the Company’s equipment in lightasset down to its salvage value. When we dispose of the higher activity and utilization levels experienced in 2006 and early 2007. As a result, the maximum estimated useful lives of certain assets were adjusted to reflect higher annual utilization. As a result, the useful life expected for a well service rig was reduced from an average expected life of 17 years to 15 years. With respect to oilfield trucks, trailers and related equipment the expected life was reduced from an average expected life of 15 years to 12 years. Management also determined that the life assigned to a self-remanufactured well service rig should be the same as the15-year life assigned to a newly constructed well service rig acquired from third parties.asset, gain or loss is recognized.
 
As of December 31, 2008,2009, the estimated useful lives of the Company’sour asset classes are as follows:
 
     
Description
 Years 
 
Well service rigs and components  3-15 
Oilfield trucks, pressure pumping equipment, and related equipment  7-12 
Motor vehicles  3-5 
Fishing and rental tools  4-10 
Disposal wells  15-30 
Furniture and equipment  3-7 
Buildings and improvements  15-30 
 
The Company leasesWe lease certain of itsour operating assets under capital lease obligations whose terms run from 55 to 60 months. These assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the term of the capital lease obligation, whichever is shorter.
 
We apply SFAS No. 144,AccountingA long-lived asset or asset group is tested for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets(“SFAS 144”) in reviewing our long-lived assets for possible impairment. This statement requires that long-lived assets held and used by us, including certain identifiable intangibles, be reviewed for impairmentrecoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that theits carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For purposes of testing for impairment, we group our long-lived assets into divisions, which arealong our lines of business based on geographical regions or the services provided. We then compare the estimated future cash flows of each division to the division’s net carrying value. The division level representsprovided, which is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available. Welargely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If the asset group’s estimated future cash flows are less than its net carrying value, we would record an impairment charge, reducing the division’s net carrying value to an estimated fair value, if its estimated future cash flows were less than the division’s net carrying value. “Trigger events,” as defined in SFAS 144, that cause us to evaluate our fixed assets for recoverability and possible impairment may includeEvents or changes in market conditions, such as adverse movements in the prices of oil and natural gas, which could reduce the fair value of certain of our property and equipment. The development ofcircumstance that


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cause us to evaluate our fixed assets for potential impairment may include changes in market conditions, such as adverse movements in the prices of oil and natural gas, or changes of an asset group, such as its expected future life, intended use or physical condition, which could reduce the fair value of certain of our property and equipment. The development of future cash flows and the determination of fair value for a divisionan asset group involves significant judgment and estimates. During 2007As discussed in “Note 6. Property and 2006, no trigger events were identified by management. DuringEquipment,” during the fourththird quarter of 2008, the impairment of the Company’s goodwill was2009 we identified as a triggertriggering event by management.that required us to test our long-lived assets for potential impairment. As a result an undiscounted cash flow analysis was performedof those tests, we determined that the equipment for our long-lived assets, and no impairmentpressure pumping operations was indicated.impaired.
 
Asset Retirement Obligations
 
In accordance with SFAS No. 143,Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations(“SFAS 143”), weWe recognize a liability for the fair value of all legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and capitalize an equal amount as a cost of the asset. We depreciate the additional cost over the estimated useful life of the assets. Our obligations to perform our asset retirement activities are unconditional, despite the uncertainties that may exist surrounding an individual retirement activity. Accordingly, we recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value can be reasonably estimated. In determining the fair value, we examine the inputs that we believe a market participant would use if we were to transfer the liability. We probability-weight the potential costs a third-party would charge, adjust the cost for inflation for the estimated life of the asset, and discount this cost using our credit adjusted risk free rate. Significant judgment is involved in estimating future cash flows associated with such obligations, as well as the ultimate timing of those cash flows. If our estimates of the amount or timing of the cash flows change, such changes may have a material impact on our results of operations. SeeNote 7.9. Asset Retirement Obligations.Obligations.
 
Capitalized Interest
 
Interest is capitalized on the average amount of accumulated expenditures for major capital projects under construction using an effective interest rate based on related debt until the underlying assets are placed into service. The capitalized interest is added to the cost of the assets and amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the useful life of the assets. It is included in the depreciation and amortization line in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
Long-Term DebtDeferred Financing Costs
 
Deferred financing costs associated with long-term debt are carried at cost and are expensed over the term of the applicable long-term debt facility or the term of the notes. These costs are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the related debt instrument. When the related debt instrument is retired, any remaining unamortized costs are included in the determination of the gain or loss on the extinguishment of the debt. We record gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt as a part of continuing operations. See“Note 12. Long-Term Debt.”
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill results from business combinations and represents the excess of the acquisition costsconsideration over the fair value of the net assets acquired. We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under the provisions of SFAS No. 142,Accounting for Goodwill and Intangible Assets(“SFAS 142”). Goodwill and other intangible assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
 
The test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangibles is a two step test. In the first step of the test, a fair value is calculated for each of the Company’sour reporting units, and that fair value is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit, including the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, there is no impairment, and the second step of the test is not performed. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value for the reporting unit, then the second step of the test is required.


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of goodwill recognized in a business combination, with the purchase price being equal to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is in excess of its carrying value, no impairment is recorded. If the carrying value is in excess of the implied fair value, an impairment equal to the excess is recorded.
 
To assist management in the preparation and analysis of the valuation of the Company’sour reporting units, management utilizedwe utilize the services of a third-party valuation consultant, who reviewed management’sreviews our estimates, assumptions and calculations. The ultimate conclusions of the valuation techniques remain theour sole responsibility of the Company’s management. The Company conducts itsresponsibility. We conduct our annual impairment test on December 31 of each year. For the annual test completed as of December 31, 2008, an2009, no impairment of the Company’sour goodwill was indicated. While thisAs discussed in “Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” our tests for the potential impairment of our long-lived assets during the third quarter of 2009 constituted an event that required us to test is requiredour goodwill for potential impairment on an annual basis, it also can be required more frequently based on changesinterim basis. As a result of that test, we determined that $0.5 million of goodwill in external factors.our Production Services segment was impaired and recorded a charge to reduce the goodwill to zero. We do not currently expect that additional tests would result in additional charges, but the determination of the fair value used in the test is heavily impacted by the market prices of our equity and debt securities. See“Note 5. Goodwillsecurities, as well as the assumptions and Other Intangible Assets.”estimates about our future activity levels, profitability and cash flows.
 
Internal-Use Software
 
As required by Statement of Position (“SOP”)No. 98-1,Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use(“SOP 98-1”), weWe capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software and amortize these costs over its estimated useful life, generally five years. Costs incurred related to selection or maintenance of internal-use software are expensed as incurred. See“Note 4. Property and Equipment.”
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company applies SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities(“SFAS 133”), as amended, in accounting for derivative instruments. SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and hedging activities. It requires the recognition of all derivative instruments as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and measurement of those instruments at fair value. The accounting treatment of changes in fair value is dependent upon whether or not a derivative instrument is designated as a hedge, and if so, the type of hedge. To account for a financial instrument as a hedge, the contract must meet the following criteria: the underlying asset or liability must expose a company to risk that is not offset in another asset or liability, the hedging contract must reduce that risk, and the instrument must be properly designated as a hedge at the inception of the contract and throughout the contract period. To be an effective hedge, there must be a high correlation between changes in the fair value of the financial instrument and the fair value of the underlying asset or liability, such that changes in the market value of the financial instrument would be offset by the effect of price changes on the exposed items. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized currently in earnings. For all derivative contracts entered into, the Company analyzes the derivative contracts for embedded instruments and accounts for those instruments based on current guidance.
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Litigation
 
When estimating our liabilities related to litigation, we take into account all available facts and circumstances in order to determine whether a loss is probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies(“SFAS 5”).estimable.
 
Various suits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against us. Due in part to the locations where we conduct business in the continental United States, we are often subject to jury verdicts and arbitration hearingsor other outcomes that resultmay be favorable to plaintiffs. We are also exposed to litigation in outcomes in favor of the plaintiffs.foreign locations where we operate. We continually assess our contingent liabilities, including potential litigation liabilities, as well as the adequacy of our accruals and our need for the disclosure of these items. In accordance with SFAS 5 weWe establish a provision for a contingent liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount is able to be estimated. SeeNote 13.14. Commitments and Contingencies.Contingencies.
 
Environmental
 
Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the environment. Our operations routinely involve the storage, handling, transport and disposal of bulk waste materials, some of which contain oil, contaminants, and regulated substances. Various environmentalThese operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations require prevention, and where necessary, cleanup of spills and leaks of such materials, and some of our operations must obtain permits limitingintended to protect the discharge of materials. Failure to comply with such environmental requirements or permits may result in fines and penalties, remediation orders and revocation of permits. Laws and regulations have become more stringent over the years, and in certain circumstances may impose “strict liability,” rendering us liable for environmental damage without regard to negligence or fault on our part. Cleanup costs, penalties, and other damages arising as a result of environmental laws and costs associated with changes in environmental laws and regulations, could be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. From time to time, claims have been made and litigation has been brought against us under such laws.environment. Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefits are expensed. For environmental reserve matters, including remediation efforts for current locations and those relating to previously-disposed properties, weWe record liabilities on an undiscounted basis when our remediation efforts are probable and the costs to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated. While our litigation reserves reflect the application of our insurance coverage, our environmental reserves do not reflect management’s assessment of the insurance coverage that may apply to the matters at issue. SeeNote 13.14. Commitments and Contingencies”Contingenciesfor further discussion..”


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Self Insurance
 
We are largely self-insured for physical damage tocaused by our equipment automobiles and rigs. Ourvehicles in the course of our operations. The accruals that we maintain on our consolidated balance sheet relate to these deductibles and self-insured retentions, which we estimate through the use of historical claims data and trend analysis. To assist management with the liability amount for our self insurance reserves, we utilize the services of a third party actuary. The actual outcome of any claim could differ significantly from estimated amounts. We adjust loss estimates in the calculation of these accruals, based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims. See “Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies.”
 
Income Taxes
 
In accounting for income taxes, we follow SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes(“SFAS 109”), which requires that weWe account for deferred income taxes using the asset and liability method and provide income taxes for all significant temporary differences. Management determines our current tax liability as well as taxes incurred as a result of current operations, but which are deferred until future periods. Current taxes payable represent our liability related to our income tax returnreturns for the current year, while net deferred tax


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expense or benefit represents the change in the balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets. Management estimates the changes in both deferred tax assets and liabilities using the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and for enacted rates that management estimates will be in effect when the differences reverse. Further, management makes certain assumptions about the timing of temporary tax differences for the differing treatmenttreatments of certain items for tax and accounting purposes or whether such differences are permanent. The final determination of our tax liability involves the interpretation of local tax laws, tax treaties, and related authorities in each jurisdiction as well as the significant use of estimates and assumptions regarding the scope of future operations and results achieved and the timing and nature of income earned and expenditures incurred.
 
We establish valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets if we determine that it is more likely than not (e.g., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. To assess the likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, as well as the jurisdiction in which this taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted results, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry. Additionally, we record reserves for uncertain tax positions at their net recognizable amount, based on the amount that are subjectmanagement deems is more likely than not to management judgment related tobe sustained upon ultimate settlement with the resolution of the tax positions and completion of audits by tax authorities in the domestic and international tax jurisdictions in which we operate.
 
The Company is subject to the revised Texas Franchise tax. The revised Texas Franchise tax is an income tax equal to one percent of Texas-sourced revenue reduced by the greater of (a) cost of goods sold (as defined by Texas law), (b) compensation (as defined by Texas law), or (c) thirty percent of the Texas-sourced revenue. We account for the revised Texas Franchise tax in accordance with SFAS 109, as the tax is derived from a taxable base that consists of income less deductible expenses.
SeeNote 11.12. Income Taxes”Taxesfor further discussion of accounting for our income taxes, changes in our valuation allowance, components of our tax rate reconciliation and realization of loss carryforwards.
 
Earnings Per Share
 
We present earnings per share information in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 128,Earnings Per Share(“SFAS 128”). Under SFAS 128, basicBasic earnings per common share is determined by dividing net earnings applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is based on the increased number of shares that would be outstanding assuming conversion of dilutive outstanding convertible securities using the treasury stock and “as if converted” methods. SeeNote 6.8. Earnings Per Share”Sharefor further discussion..”
 
Share-Based Compensation
 
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tool. For our options, restricted shares and SARs, we calculate the provisionsfair value of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-Based Payment(“SFAS 123(R)”),the awards on the grant date and amortize that fair value to compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the award, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. The fair value of our stock option and SAR awards are estimated using a Black-Scholes fair value model. The valuation of our stock options and SARs requires us to estimate the expected term of award, which we adopted on January 1, 2006. We adopted SFAS 123(R)estimate using the modified prospective transitionsimplified method, and no cumulative effect was recordedas we do not currently have sufficient historical exercise information because of past legal restrictions on the adoptionexercise of our stock options. Additionally, the valuation of our stock option and SAR awards is also dependent on our historical stock price volatility, which we calculate using a lookback period equivalent to the expected term of the award, a risk-free interest rate, and an estimate of future forfeitures. The grant-date fair value of our restricted stock awards is determined using our stock price on the grant date. Our phantom shares are treated as “liability” awards and carried at fair value on each balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recorded as a component of SFAS 123(R).compensation expense and an offsetting liability on our consolidated balance sheet. We record share-based compensation as a component of general and administrative expense. SeeNote 17.18. Share-Based Compensation”Compensationfor further discussion..”
 
Foreign Currency Gains and Losses
 
We follow a translation policy in accordance with SFAS No. 52,Foreign Currency Translation(“SFAS 52”). InFor our international locations in Argentina, Mexico, the Russian Federation and Canada, where the local currency is the functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date, while income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange during the year.period. The resulting


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gains or losses arising from the translation of accounts from the functional currency to the U.S. Dollar are included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in other comprehensive income until a partial or complete sale or liquidation of our net investment in the foreign entity.
 
From time to time our foreign subsidiaries may enter into transactions that are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency of that subsidiary based on the applicable exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. At the end of each month, these transactions are remeasured to an equivalent amount of the functional currency based on the applicable exchange rates in effect at that time. Any adjustment required to remeasure a transaction to the equivalent amount of the functional currency at the end of the month is recorded in the income or loss of the foreign subsidiary as a component of other income and expense. SeeNote 14.15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.Loss.
 
Comprehensive Income
 
We report and display comprehensive income in accordance with SFAS No. 130,Reporting Comprehensive Income(“SFAS 130”), which establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. SFAS 130 requires enterprises to display comprehensive income and its components in the enterprise’sour financial statements, toand we classify items of comprehensive income by their nature in theour financial statements and to display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately in shareholders’our stockholders’ equity.
 
Leases
 
We accountlease real property and equipment through various leasing arrangements. When we enter into a leasing arrangement, we analyze the terms of the arrangement to determine whether the lease should be accounted for leases in accordance with SFAS No. 13,Accounting for Leases(“SFAS 13”). as an operating lease or a capital lease.
We periodically incur costs to improve the assets that we lease under these arrangements. We record the improvement as a component of our property and equipment and amortize the improvement over the useful life of the improvement or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
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conveyed to us early in the lease, or are included to reflect the anticipated effects of inflation. We apply the provisions of FASB Technical Bulletin (“FTB”)No. 85-3,Accounting for Operating Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases(“FTB85-3”), when accounting for scheduled and specified rent increases. FTB85-3 provides that the effects of scheduled and specified rent increases should be recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless another systematic and rational allocation basis is more representative of the time pattern in which the leased property is physically employed. We recognize scheduled and specified rent increases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement.
In addition, certain of our operating lease agreements contain incentives to induce us to enter into the lease agreement, such as up-front cash payments to us, payment by the lessor of our costs, such as moving expenses, or the assumption by the lessor of our pre-existing lease agreements with third parties. Any payments made to us or on our behalf represent incentives that we consider to be a reduction of our rent expense, and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement. We amortize leasehold improvements on our operating leases over the shorter of their economic lives or the lease term.
 
New Accounting Standards Adopted in this Report
 
FIN 48 and FSPFIN 48-1.  In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109(“FIN 48”), which provides clarification of SFAS 109 with respect to the recognition of income tax benefits of uncertain tax positions in financial statements. FIN 48 requires that uncertain tax positions be reviewed and assessed, with recognition and measurement of the tax benefit based on a “more likely than not” standard.
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purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. In determining whether a tax position has been effectively settled, entities must evaluate (i) whether taxing authorities have completed their examination procedures; (ii) whether the entity intends to appeal or litigate any aspect of a tax position included in a completed evaluation; and (iii) whether it is remote that a taxing authority would examine or re-examine any aspect of a taxing position. FSPFIN 48-1 is to be applied upon the initial adoption of FIN 48.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 and FSPFIN 48-1 on January 1, 2007 and recorded a $1.3 million decrease to the balance of our retained earnings as of January 1, 2007 to reflect the cumulative effect of adopting these standards.
FSPEITF 00-19-2.  In December 2006, the FASB issued FSPEITF 00-19-2,Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements(“FSPEITF 00-19-2”). FSPEITF 00-19-2 addresses accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements (“RPAs”), which are provisions within financial instruments such as equity shares, warrants or debt instruments by which the issuer agrees to file a registration statement and to have that registration statement declared effective by the SEC within a specified grace period. If the registration statement is not declared effective within the grace period or its effectiveness is not maintained for the period of time specified in the RPA, the issuer must compensate its counterparty. The FASB Staff concluded that the contingent obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a RPA should be recognized as a liability and measured in accordance with SFAS 5 and FIN No. 14,Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss, and that the RPA should be recognized and measured separately from the instrument to which the RPA is attached.
In January 1999, the Company completed the private placement of 150,000 units consisting of $150.0 million of 14% Senior Subordinated Notes due January 25, 2009 (the “14% Senior Subordinated Notes”) and 150,000 warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 2.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.88125 per share (the “Warrants”). Under the terms of the Warrants, we were required to maintain an effective registration statement covering the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. Due to our past failure to file our SEC reports in a timely manner, we did not have an effective registration statement covering the Warrants, and were required to make liquidated damages payments. The requirement to make liquidated damages payments constituted an RPA under the provisions of FSPEITF 00-19-2, and as prescribed by the transition provisions of that standard, on January 1, 2007 the Company recorded a pre-tax current liability of approximately $1.0 million, which is equivalent to the payments for the Warrant RPA for one year, with an offsetting adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.
SFAS 157.  In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosure about the information used to measure fair value. The statement applies whenever other statements require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value accounting in any new circumstances. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS 159.  The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115(“SFAS 159”), on January 1, 2008. SFAS 159 permits companies to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value (the “Fair Value Option”). Companies choosing such an election report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the Fair Value Option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting period. We did not elect to measure any of our financial assets or liabilities using the Fair Value Option. We will assess at each measurement date whether to use the Fair Value Option on any future financial assets or liabilities as permitted pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 159.
FSPSFAS 157-3.  In October 2008, the FASB issued FSPSFAS No. 157-3,Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active(“FSP 157-3”).FSP 157-3 clarified the


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application of SFAS 157.FSP 157-3 demonstrated how the fair value of a financial asset is determined when the market for that financial asset is inactive.FSP 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including for prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
FSPSFAS 142-3.  In April 2008, the FASB issued FSPSFAS No. 142-3,Determination of Useful Life of Intangible Assets(“FSP 142-3”).FSP 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing the renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142.FSP 142-3 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the determination of intangible asset useful lives.FSP 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption ofFSP 142-3 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
SFAS 161.  In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities(“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Early application is encouraged. The Company currently has no financial instruments that qualify as derivatives, and we do not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
FSPSFAS 157-2.  In February 2008, the FASB issued FSPSFAS No. 157-2,Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157(“FSP 157-2”), to partially defer SFAS 157. FSPSFAS 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the provisions of SFAS 157 as it relates to nonfinancial assets and liabilities.
SFAS 141(R).  In December 2007, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007),Business Combinations(“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, as well as the goodwill acquired. Significant changes from currentprevious practice resulting from SFAS 141(R) include the expansion of the definitions of a “business” and a “business combination.” For all business combinations (whether partial, full or step acquisitions), the acquirer will record 100% of all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, generally at their fair values; contingent consideration will be recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date and, for certain arrangements, changes in fair value will be recognized in earnings until settlement; and acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs will be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition. SFAS 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 141(R) on January 1, 2009, but did not consummate any business combinations during the three months ended March 31, 2009. SFAS 141(R) may have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.statements in the future. The nature and magnitude of the specific impact will depend upon the nature, terms, and size of theany acquisitions consummated after the effective date.
 
SFAS 160.  In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An amendment of ARB No. 51(“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the


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noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is a third-party ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements. Among other requirements, SFAS 160 requires the consolidated statement of income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 also requires disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of income of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. We adopted the provisions of SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
SFAS 165.  In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,Subsequent Events(“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosing of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 does not significantly change the types of subsequent events that an entity reports, but it requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or annual reporting requirements ending after DecemberJune 15, 2008. Earlier2009. The adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this statement.
NOTE 2.  ACQUISITIONS
From time to time, the Company may acquire businesses or assets that are consistent with its long-term growth strategy. Resultsstandard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations for acquisitions are included in the Company’s financial statements beginning from the date of acquisition. Acquisitions through December 31, 2008 are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Final valuations of assets and liabilities are obtained and recorded as soon as practicable and within one year from the date of the acquisition. Purchase price allocations that have not yet been finalized are based on preliminary information and are subject to change when final fair value determinations are made for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Acquisitions completed during 2008
Tri-Energy Services, LLC.  On January 17, 2008, the Company purchased the fishing and rental assets of Tri-Energy Services, LLC (“Tri-Energy”) for approximately $1.9 million in cash. These assets were integrated into our fishing and rental segment. The equity interests of Tri-Energy are owned by employees of the Company who joined the Company in October 2007 in connection with the earlier acquisition in 2007 of Moncla Well Service, Inc. and related entities (collectively, “Moncla”). The purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets purchased and the acquisition of the Tri-Energy assets was accounted for as an asset purchase and did not result in the establishment of goodwill. The assets acquired include an identifiable intangible asset of $1.1 million related to customer relationships and is subject to amortization under SFAS No. 142. The asset will be amortized on a straight-line basis over two years from the acquisition date.
Western Drilling, LLC.  On April 3, 2008, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity interests of Western Drilling, LLC (“Western”), a privately-owned company based in California that operated 22 working well service rigs, three stacked well service rigs and equipment used in the workover and rig relocation process. We acquired Western to increase our service footprint in the California market.
The purchase price was $51.5 million inor cash and was paid on April 3, 2008. The purchase price was subject to a working capital adjustment 45 days from the closing date of the acquisition that resulted in additional consideration paid of $0.1 million in May 2008. The Company also incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $0.4 million. The acquisition was funded by borrowings of $50.0 million under the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facility (see“Note 12. Long-Term Debt”) and cash on hand.
The acquisition of Western was accounted for as a business combination. The total purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The allocation of the purchase price was based upon preliminary valuations and estimates, and is subject to change as the valuations are finalized. The primary area of the purchase price allocation that is not yet finalized relates to pre-mergerflows.


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contingencies. ASU2009-01.  In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2009-01,The finalFASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162(“ASU2009-01”). ASU2009-01 established the Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification supersedes all prior non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. Following ASU2009-01, the FASB will not issue new accounting standards in the form of FASB Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force abstracts. ASU2009-01 also modifies the existing hierarchy of GAAP to include only two levels — authoritative and non-authoritative. ASU2009-01 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, and early adoption was not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-05.  In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-05,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value(“ASU2009-05”). ASU2009-05 addresses concerns in situations where there may be a lack of observable market information to measure the fair value of a liability, and provides clarification in circumstances where a quoted market price in an active market for an identical liability is not available. In these cases, reporting entities should measure fair value using a valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when that liability is traded as an asset, quoted prices for similar liabilities, or another valuation technique, such as an income or market approach. ASU2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. ASU2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period subsequent to August 2009 and the adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted in this Report
SFAS 166.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140(“SFAS 166”). SFAS 166 amends the application and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 140,Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities — a Replacement of FASB Statement 125(“SFAS 140”), removes the concept of a “qualifying special purpose entity” from SFAS 140 and removes the exception from applying FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46(R),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities — an Interpretation of ARB No. 51(“FIN 46(R)”) to qualifying special purpose entities. SFAS 166 is effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
SFAS 167.  In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167,Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)(“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the scope of FIN 46(R) to include entities previously considered qualifying special-purpose entities by FIN 46(R), as the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity was eliminated in SFAS 166. This standard shifts the guidance for determining which enterprise in a variable interest entity consolidates that entity from a quantitative consideration of who is the primary beneficiary to a qualitative focus of which entity has the power to direct activities and the obligation to absorb losses. This standard is to be effective for the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, and early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASU2009-13.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-13,Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-13”). ASU2009-13 addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements where products or services are accounted for separately rather than as a combined unit, and addresses how to separate


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deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. Existing GAAP requires an entity to use vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) or third-party evidence of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable selling arrangement. As a result of ASU2009-13, multiple-deliverable arrangements will be separated in more circumstances than under current guidance. ASU2009-13 establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The selling price will be based on VSOE if it is available, on third-party evidence if VSOE is not available, or on an estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor third-party evidence is available. ASU2009-13 also requires that an entity determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the selling price of the deliverable on a stand-alone basis, and increases the disclosure requirements related to an entity’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. ASU2009-13 must be prospectively applied to all revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may elect, but are not required, to adopt the amendments retrospectively for all periods presented. We expect to adopt the provisions of ASU2009-13 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2009-14.  In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-14,Software (Topic 985) — Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements — a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force(“ASU2009-14”). ASU2009-14 was issued to address concerns relating to the accounting for revenue arrangements that contain tangible products and software that is “more than incidental” to the product as a whole. Existing guidance in such circumstances requires entities to use VSOE of a selling price to separate deliverables in a multiple-deliverable arrangement. Reporting entities raised concerns that the current accounting model does not appropriately reflect the economics of the underlying transactions and that more software-enabled products now fall or will fall within the scope of the current guidance than originally intended. ASU2009-14 changes the current accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements to exclude those where the software components are essential to the tangible products’ core functionality. In addition, ASU2009-14 also requires that hardware components of a tangible product containing software components always be excluded from the software revenue recognition guidance, and provides guidance on how to determine which software, if any, relating to tangible products is considered essential to the tangible products’ functionality and should be excluded from the scope of software revenue recognition guidance. ASU2009-14 also provides guidance on how to allocate arrangement consideration to deliverables in an arrangement that contains tangible products and software that is not essential to the product’s functionality. ASU2009-14 was issued concurrently with ASU2009-13 and also requires entities to provide the disclosures required by ASU2009-13 that are included within the scope of ASU2009-14. ASU2009-14 will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted. Entities may also elect, but are not required, to adopt ASU2009-14 retrospectively to prior periods, and must adopt ASU2009-14 in the same period and using the same transition methods that it uses to adopt ASU2009-13. We expect to adopt the provisions of ASU2009-14 on January 1, 2011 and do not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2009-17.  In December 2009, the FASB issued ASU2009-17,Consolidations (Topic 810) — Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.  ASU2009-17 replaces the quantitative-based risk and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be completed no later than the first quarter of 2009. The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of the Western acquisition (in thousands):
     
Cash $687 
Other current assets  6,839 
Property and equipment  30,162 
Goodwill  8,166 
Intangible assets  9,000 
Other assets  132 
     
Total assets acquired  54,986 
Current liabilities  2,979 
     
Total liabilities assumed  2,979 
Net assets acquired $52,007 
     
The fair values of property and equipment were determined using a market approach. The fair values of identified intangible assets were determined using an income approach to measure the present worth of anticipated future economic benefits. The Company also performed an economic obsolescence analysis to confirm the values identified through the aforementioned methods. The allocation is still preliminary at this time, and may potentially change by a material amount once the purchase price allocation is finalized.
Goodwill was recognized as part of the acquisition of Western as the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company believes the goodwill associated with the Western acquisition is related to the acquired workforce, potential future expansion of the Western service offerings, and the ability to expand our service offerings. Therefore, it was not allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities.
The acquired identifiable intangible asset of $9.0 million is related to customer relationships and is subject to amortization under SFAS No. 142. The customer relationshipsprimarily qualitative will be amortized as the value of the relationships are realized using rates of 17%, 19%, 15%, 12%, 9%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2% and 1%more effective for 2008 through 2019, respectively. The $8.2 million of goodwill associated with the purchase of Western was allocated to our well servicing segment, and the assets and results of operations subsequent to April 3, 2008 haveidentifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. ASU2009-17 also been integrated into the well servicing segment. Of the goodwill recorded, $8.2 million is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Hydra-Walk, Inc.  On May 30, 2008, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of Hydra-Walk, Inc. (“Hydra-Walk”) for approximately $10.3 millionrequires additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in cash and a performance earn-out of up to $2.0 million over two years from the acquisition date if certain financial and operational performance measures are met. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2008 the Company paid approximately $0.2 million in additional consideration related to a holdback amount that was withheld from the seller pending the completion of a seller closing requirement. The purchase price was also subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment of less than $0.1 million that was paid during the third quarter of 2008. The Company incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $0.1 million. The Company retained approximately $1.1 million of Hydra-Walk’s net working capital as a result of the transaction and did not assume any debt of Hydra-Walk.
Hydra-Walk is a leading provider of pipe handling solutions for the oil and gas industry and operates over 80 automated pipe handling units in Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. We acquired Hydra-Walk to expand the level of integrated well servicing services we are able to provide customers. The assets and results of operations for Hydra-Walk were integrated into our fishing and rental segment beginning on May 31, 2008.variable interest entities.


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The provisions of ASU2009-17 are to be applied beginning in the first fiscal period beginning after November 15, 2009. We will adopt ASU2009-17 on January 1, 2010 and do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-02.  In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU2010-02,Consolidation (Topic 810) — Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary — A Scope Clarification.  ASU2010-02 clarifies that the scope of previous guidance in the accounting and disclosure requirements related to decreases in ownership of a subsidiary apply to (i) a subsidiary or a group of assets that is a business or nonprofit entity; (ii) a subsidiary that is a business or nonprofit entity that is transferred to an equity method investee or joint venture; and (iii) an exchange of a group of assets that constitutes a business or nonprofit activity for a noncontrolling interest in an entity. ASU2010-02 also expands the disclosure requirements about deconsolidation of a subsidiary or derecognition of a group of assets to include (i) the valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of any retained investment; (ii) the nature of any continuing involvement with the subsidiary or entity acquiring a group of assets; and (iii) whether the transaction that resulted in the deconsolidation or derecognition was with a related party or whether the former subsidiary or entity acquiring the assets will become a related party after the transaction. The provisions of ASU2010-02 will be effective for us for the first reporting period beginning after December 13, 2009. We will adopt the provisions of ASU2010-02 on January 1, 2010 and do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU2010-06.  In January 2010 the FASB issued ASU2010-06,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements.  ASU2010-06 clarifies the requirements for certain disclosures around fair value measurements and also requires registrants to provide certain additional disclosures about those measurements. The new disclosure requirements include (i) the significant amounts of transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, along with the reason for those transfers, and (ii) and separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs. ASU2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. We will adopt the provisions of ASU2010-06 on January 1, 2010 and do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
NOTE 2.  ACQUISITIONS
2009 Acquisitions
Geostream Services Group.  On September 1, 2009, we acquired an additional 24% interest in Geostream for $16.4 million. This was our second investment in Geostream pursuant to an agreement dated August 26, 2008, as amended. This second investment brings our total investment in Geostream to 50%. Prior to the acquisition of Hydra-Walk wasthe additional interest, we accounted for our ownership in Geostream as an equity-method investment. Upon acquiring the 50% interest, we also obtained majority representation on Geostream’s board of directors and a controlling interest. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination achieved in stages. The results of Geostream have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date, with the portion outside of our control reflected as a noncontrolling interest.
Geostream is an oilfield services company in the Russian Federation providing drilling and the purchase price was allocatedworkover services andsub-surface engineering and modeling. As a result of this acquisition, we expect to the assets acquiredexpand our international presence in Russia where oil wells are shallow and liabilities assumed based on their estimatedsuited for services that we perform.
The acquisition date fair values. The excessvalue of the purchase price overconsideration transferred totaled $35.0 million, which consisted of cash consideration in the second investment and the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.our previous equity interest. The allocation of the purchase price was based upon preliminary valuations and estimates, and is subject to change as valuations are finalized. The primary area of the purchase price allocation that is not yet finalized relates to pre-merger contingencies. The final valuation is expected to be completed no later than the second quarter of 2009.
This business combination resulted in the acquisition of $3.7 million of tangible assets, $4.5 million of intangible assets and $1.3 million of goodwill. The fair values of tangible assets were determined using a market approach. The fair values of intangible assets were determined using an income approach to measure the present worth of anticipated future economic benefits. The Company also performed an economic obsolescence analysis to confirm the values identified through the aforementioned methods. The allocation is still preliminary at this time and may potentially change by a material amount once the purchase price allocation is finalized.
The acquired identifiable intangible assets of $4.5 million relate to customer relationships, a tradename and a non-compete agreement. These intangible assets are subject to amortization under SFAS 142. The customer relationships asset of $4.0 million will be amortized as the value of the relationships are realized using rates of 19%, 24%, 17%, 13%, 9%, 6%, 4%, 3%, 3% and 2% for 2008 through 2017, respectively. The tradename asset of $0.4 million will be amortized straight-line over 10 years and the non-compete agreement asset will be amortized straight-line over 3 years.
Goodwill of $1.3 million has been recognized as part of the purchase price allocation as the purchase price exceeded thedate fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company believes the goodwill associated with the Hydra-Walk acquisition is related to the acquired workforce and potential expansion of our service offerings. Therefore, itprevious equity interest was not allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The $1.3 million of goodwill was allocated to our fishing and rental segment and $1.3 million is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
As of December 31, 2008, the Hydra-Walk operations had met performance earn-out requirements that resulted in additional consideration of $0.5 million which has been recorded as additional goodwill.
Leader Energy Services Ltd.  On July 22, 2008, the Company acquired all of the United States-based assets of Leader Energy Services Ltd. (“Leader”),$18.3 million. We recognized a Canadian company, for consideration of $34.6 million in cash. The acquired assets include nine coiled tubing units, seven nitrogen trucks, twelve pumping trucks and other ancillary equipment. Additionally, the Company paid approximately $0.7 million for supplies and inventory used in pressure pumping operations. The Company also incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $0.1 million. The purchase price was allocated to the tangible assets acquired. The acquisition of the Leader assets was accounted for as an asset purchase as the assets acquired did not constitute a business and therefore did not result in the establishment of goodwill. The Company did not identify any acquired intangible assets. The Leader assets were integrated into our pressure pumping segment.
Acquisitions completed during 2007
AMI.  On September 5, 2007, the Company acquired AMI, which operates in Canada and is a technology company focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow. The purchase price was $6.6 million in cash and $2.9 million in assumed debt and was paid in September 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company refined its fair value allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by increasing its deferred tax asset balance by $0.3 million and decreasing its deferred tax liability balance by $1.0 million. These changes were offset by a corresponding net decrease to goodwill of $1.3 million. During 2008, but prior to the anniversary of the acquisition, the Company made additional payments to settle its working capital adjustment with the former owners of AMI and incurred


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additional transactionloss of $0.2 million as a result of remeasuring our prior equity interest in Geostream held before the business combination, which is included in the line item “other, net” in the consolidated statements of operations.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at September 1, 2009. We are in the process of obtaining a third-party valuation of intangible and certain tangible assets; thus, the preliminary measurements of intangible assets, goodwill and certain tangible assets are subject to change.
     
  (In thousands) 
 
At September 1, 2009:
    
Cash and cash equivalents $28,362 
Other current assets  8,545 
Property and equipment  2,959 
Intangible assets  11,470 
Other assets  194 
     
Total identifiable assets acquired  51,530 
     
Current liabilities  5,456 
Other liabilities  8 
     
Total liabilities assumed  5,464 
     
Noncontrolling interest  34,994 
     
Net identifiable assets acquired  11,072 
     
Goodwill  23,918 
     
Net assets acquired $34,990 
     
Of the $11.5 million of acquired intangible assets, $8.4 million was preliminarily assigned to trade name intangibles that are not subject to amortization. Of the remaining $3.1 million of acquired intangible assets, $1.2 million relates to three customer contracts that will be amortized over one year, and $1.9 million relates to customer relationships that will be amortized as the value of the relationships are realized using rates of 35%, 21%, 12%, 7%, 4%, 3%, 2%, and 1% for 2010 through 2017, respectively, with a portion already amortized in 2009. As noted above, the fair value of the acquired identifiable intangible assets is preliminary pending receipt of the final valuation for these assets. The fair value and carrying value of the acquired accounts receivable on September 1, 2009 were $6.3 million.
The $23.9 million of goodwill was assigned to our Well Servicing segment. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to international diversification and the assembled workforce of Geostream. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. As of December 31, 2009, there were no changes in the recognized amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Geostream.
We recognized $0.1 million of acquisition related costs directly relatedthat were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2009. These costs are included in the statements of operations in the line item “general and administrative expenses” for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Included in our consolidated statements of operations for year ended December 31, 2009 are revenues of $9.2 million and net losses of $0.4 million attributable to Geostream from the acquisition date to the business combination. These payments totaled $1.3period ended December 31, 2009.
On September 1, 2009, the fair value of the 50% noncontrolling interest in Geostream was estimated to be $35.0 million. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated using a combination of the income approach and a market approach. As Geostream is a private company, the fair value measurement is


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based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The fair value estimates are based on (i) a discount rate range of 16% to 19%, (ii) a terminal value based on a long-term constant growth rate between two and three percent, (iii) financial data of historical and forecasted operating results of Geostream and (iv) adjustments because of the lack of control or lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Geostream.
In conjunction with our second investment, Geostream agreed to purchase from us a customized suite of equipment, including two workover rigs, two drilling rigs, associated complementary support equipment, cementing equipment, and fishing tools for approximately $23.0 million, a portion of which will be financed by us. Concurrently with the second investment, Geostream paid us approximately $16.0 million in cash, representing a down payment on the equipment. We began to deliver this equipment in the fourth quarter of 2009. We recognized no gain or loss associated with the sale of the equipment to Geostream.
2008 Acquisitions
Western Drilling, LLC.  On April 3, 2008, we acquired Western Drilling, LLC (“Western”), a privately-owned company based in California that provides workover and resulted in additional goodwill of $1.3 million.drilling services. The purchase price allocationtotaled $52.0 million, including direct transaction costs. Western was completed duringincorporated into our Well Servicing segment.
Hydra-Walk, Inc.  On May 30, 2008, we acquired Hydra-Walk, Inc. (“Hydra-Walk”), a privately owned company providing automated pipe handling services. The purchase price totaled $10.7 million, including direct transaction costs. The purchase price also provides for a performance earn-out potential of up to $2.0 million over two years from the third quarteracquisition date, if certain financial and operational performance measures are met, of 2008.which $1.1 million was paid through 2009.
Leader Energy Services Ltd.  On July 22, 2008, we purchased all of the United States-based assets of Leader Energy Services, Ltd. (“Leader”), a Canadian company, for total consideration of $35.4 million, including direct transaction cots. The Leader assets were incorporated into our Production Services segment.
All of the purchase price allocations for 2008 acquisitions were finalized in 2009.
2007 Acquisitions
AMI.  On September 5, 2007, we acquired Advanced Measurements, Inc. (“AMI”), which operates in Canada and is a technology company focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow. The purchase price totaled $7.9 million, including direct transaction costs. AMI was incorporated into our Production Services segment.
 
Moncla.  On October 25, 2007, the Companywe acquired Moncla Well Service, Inc. and related entities (“Moncla”), which operated well service rigs, barges and ancillary equipment in the southeastern United States for total consideration of $146.0 million. During 2008,$147.0 million, including direct transaction costs. The Moncla purchase agreement entitles the Company refined its fair value allocationformer owners of Moncla to receive earnout payments, on each anniversary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by increasing the working capital accounts (excluding deferred tax assets) by $2.2 million, decreasing the fair valueclosing date of the well service assets acquired by $3.6acquisition until 2012, of up to $5.0 million decreasingper year and $25.0 million in total. The earnout payments are based on achievement of certain revenue targets and profit percentage targets on each anniversary date or a cumulative target on the deferred tax and other long-term asset balances by $0.4 million, increasing its long-term deferred tax liability balance by $2.1 million and incurring additional fees related to the closing of the transaction of less than $0.2 million. The Company also paid additional purchase consideration of $0.8 million during the third quarter of 2008. These changes were offset with a corresponding net increase to goodwill of $4.9 million. The purchase price allocation2012 anniversary date. Moncla was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2008.incorporated into our Well Servicing segment.
 
Kings Oil Tools.  On December 7, 2007, the Company acquiredwe purchased the well service assets and related equipment of Kings Oil Tools, Inc. (“Kings”), a California-based well service company for approximately $45.1 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company revised its fair value allocationtotaling $45.2 million, including direct transaction costs. The assets of Kings were incorporated into our Well Servicing segment.
All of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by increasing the fair value of the well service assets acquired by $1.6 million, increasing the deferred tax assets by $0.4 million, decreasing the fair value of working capital accounts by $0.1 million and incurring additional fees related to the closing of the transaction of $0.1 million. These changes were offset with a corresponding net decrease to goodwill for $1.7 million. The purchase price allocation wasallocations for 2007 acquisitions were finalized in the fourth quarter of 2008 .2008.


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Acquisitions completed during 2006NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
We made no acquisitions during 2006.
NOTE 3.  OTHER CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
         
  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits $67,408  $55,486 
Accrued operating expenditures  50,833   52,180 
Income, sales, use and other taxes  41,003   35,310 
Self-insurance reserve  25,724   25,208 
Unsettled legal claims  4,550   6,783 
Phantom share liability  902   2,458 
Other  6,696   5,939 
         
Total $197,116  $183,364 
         
The table below presents comparative detailed information about our current accrued liabilities at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
         
  December 31,
  December 31,
 
  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Accrued payroll, taxes and employee benefits $33,953  $67,408 
Accrued operating expenditures  24,194   50,833 
Income, sales, use and other taxes  30,447   41,003 
Self-insurance reserves  24,366   25,724 
Insurance premium financing  7,282    
Unsettled legal claims  2,665   4,550 
Phantom share liability  1,518   902 
Other  6,092   6,696 
         
Total $130,517  $197,116 
         
 
The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other non-current accrued liabilities at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
         
  December 31,
  December 31,
 
  2009  2008 
  (In thousands) 
 
Non-Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Asset retirement obligations $10,045  $9,348 
Environmental liabilities  3,353   3,004 
Accrued rent  2,399   2,497 
Accrued income taxes  2,813   1,359 
Phantom share liability  508   478 
Other  599   809 
         
Total $19,717  $17,495 
         


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  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Non-Current Accrued Liabilities:
        
Asset retirement obligations $9,348  $9,298 
Environmental liabilities  3,004   3,090 
Accrued rent  2,497   2,829 
Accrued income taxes  1,359   2,705 
Phantom share liability  478   896 
Other  809   713 
         
Total $17,495  $19,531 
         
NOTE 4.  OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
The table below presents comparative detailed information about our other income and expense, shown on the consolidated statements of operations as “other, net” for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $472  $  $9,557 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net  401   (641)  1,752 
Interest income  (499)  (1,236)  (6,630)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net  (1,482)  3,547   (458)
Equity-method loss (income)  1,052   (166)  (391)
Other expense, net  (64)  1,336   402 
             
Total $(120) $2,840  $4,232 
             
 
NOTE 5.  ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
The table below presents a rollforward of our allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:
                         
     Additions       
  Balance at
     Charged to
        Balance at
 
  Beginning
  Charged to
  Other
        End of
 
  of Period  Expense  Accounts  Acquisitions  Deductions(1)  Period 
  (In thousands) 
 
As of December 31, 2009 $11,468  $3,295  $  $  $(9,322) $5,441 
As of December 31, 2008  13,501   37   (38)  15   (2,047)  11,468 
As of December 31, 2007  12,998   3,675      1,251   (4,423)  13,501 
(1)Deductions represent write offs to the allowance. Deductions in 2009 include approximately $5.2 million for a single customer that had been specifically identified and reserved for prior to 2007.


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NOTE 4.6.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property and equipment consists of the following:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Major classes of property and equipment:
                
Well servicing equipment $1,431,624  $1,200,069  $1,368,925  $1,431,624 
Disposal wells  60,508   56,576   52,797   60,508 
Motor vehicles  125,031   112,986   101,142   125,031 
Furniture and equipment  81,129   73,032   82,346   81,129 
Buildings and land  71,014   64,258   55,411   71,014 
Work in progress  89,001   88,304   67,553   89,001 
          
Gross property and equipment  1,858,307   1,595,225   1,728,174   1,858,307 
Accumulated depreciation  (806,624)  (684,017)  (863,566)  (806,624)
          
Net property and equipment $1,051,683  $911,208  $864,608  $1,051,683 
          
 
The Company capitalizesWe capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software. These costs are capitalized to work in progress until such time the application is put in service. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and 2006 the Companywe capitalized costs in the amount of $13.1 million, $4.5 million, and $1.9 million, respectively. Capitalized internal-use software during 2009 consisted primarily of our expenditures for new ERP and zero, respectively.Human Resources information systems.
 
Interest is capitalized on the average amount of accumulated expenditures for major capital projects under construction using an effective interest rate based on related debt until the underlying assets are placed into service. Capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and 2006 was $4.3 million, $6.5 million, and $5.3 million, and $3.4 million, respectively.

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The Company isWe are obligated under various capital leases for certain vehicles and equipment that expire at various dates during the next five years. The carrying value of assets acquired under capital leases consists of the following:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Carrying values of assets leased under capital lease obligations:
        
Well servicing equipment $20,442  $19,687  $116  $20,442 
Motor vehicles  9,271   5,938   10,207   9,271 
Furniture and fixtures  36    
          
Total $29,713  $25,625  $10,359  $29,713 
          
 
Depreciation of assets held under capital leases of approximatelywas $3.5 million, $4.3 million, $5.9 million and $6.0$5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively, and is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
During the third quarter of 2009, we removed from service and retired a portion of our U.S. rig fleet and associated support equipment, resulting in the recording of a pre-tax asset retirement charge of $65.9 million. Included in the retirement were approximately 250 of our older, less efficient rigs. We retired these rigs in order to better align supply with demand for well servicing as market activity remained low. The asset


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retirement charge is included in the line item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. For the rigs we retired, certain of these assets were stacked and will be harvested for spare parts, and certain of these assets are to be cut up and sold for scrap. The carrying value for stacked rigs and associated support equipment was reduced to salvage value of 10%, based on expected fair value for these assets. The carrying value for scrapped rigs and components was reduced to quoted market prices for scrap metal. These assets are reported under our Well Servicing segment.
We determined that the retirement of the rigs described above was an event requiring assessment for impairment of the asset groups within the reporting units of our Well Servicing segment. Based on our analysis, the expected undiscounted cash flows for these asset groups exceeded carrying value, and no indication of impairment existed.
Also, during the third quarter of 2009, due to market overcapacity, continued and prolonged depression of natural gas prices, decreased activity levels from our major customer base related to stimulation work and consecutive quarterly operating losses in our Production Services segment, we determined that events and changes in circumstances occurred indicating that the carrying value of the asset groups under this segment may not be recoverable. We performed an assessment of the fair value of these asset groups using an expected present value technique. We used discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on utilization of the equipment, revenues, direct expenses, general and administrative expenses, applicable income taxes, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections were based on financial forecasts and were discounted using a discount rate of 14%. Based on this assessment, our pressure pumping assets were impaired. This assessment resulted in the recording of a pre-tax impairment charge of $93.4 million during the third quarter of 2009. The asset impairment charge is included in the line item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. These assets are reported under our Production Services segment.
NOTE 5.7.  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
The following table summarizeschanges in the activity incarrying amount of our goodwill accounts for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007:are as follows:
 
                               
   Pressure
 Fishing and
    Well Servicing Production Services Total   
 Well Servicing
 Pumping
 Rental Services
    (In thousands)   
 Segment Segment Segment Total 
   (In thousands)     
Balance at December 31, 2006 $252,975  $49,036  $18,901  $320,912 
December 31, 2007 $306,248  $72,302  $378,550     
Purchase price allocation and other adjustments, net  2,353   23   2,376     
Goodwill acquired during the period  57,820         57,820   8,970   1,815   10,785     
Impact of foreign currency translation  (182)        (182)
         
Balance at December 31, 2007  310,613   49,036   18,901   378,550 
         
Goodwill acquired during the period  8,970       1,815   10,785 
Purchase price allocation and other adjustments, net  2,376         2,376 
Impairment of goodwill     (49,036)  (20,716)  (69,752)     (69,752)  (69,752)    
Impact of foreign currency translation  (967)        (967)  (81)  (886)  (967)    
                
Balance at December 31, 2008 $320,992  $  $  $320,992 
December 31, 2008  317,490   3,502   320,992     
                
Purchase price allocation and other adjustments, net  (356)  500   144     
Acquisition of Geostream  23,918      23,918     
Impairment of goodwill     (500)  (500)    
Impact of foreign currency translation  971   577   1,548     
       
December 31, 2009 $342,023  $4,079  $346,102     
       


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The following tables present the gross carrying values and accumulated amortizationcomponents of our identifiedother intangible assets with determinable lives that are subject to amortization under SFAS 142 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007:are as follows:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31,
 December 31,
 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noncompete agreements:
                
Gross carrying value $16,309  $18,402  $14,010  $16,309 
Accumulated amortization  (4,699)  (2,772)  (5,618)  (4,699)
          
Net carrying value $11,610  $15,630  $8,392  $11,610 
          
Patents and trademarks:
        
Patents, trademarks and tradename:
        
Gross carrying value $4,391  $4,150  $10,481  $4,391 
Accumulated amortization  (3,114)  (2,526)  (917)  (3,114)
          
Net carrying value $1,277  $1,624  $9,564  $1,277 
          
Customer relationships:
        
Customer relationships and contracts:
        
Gross carrying value $41,389  $39,225 
Accumulated amortization  (19,947)  (12,359)
     
Net carrying value $21,442  $26,866 
     
Developed technology:
        
Gross carrying value $39,225  $25,139  $3,073  $3,598 
Accumulated amortization  (12,359)  (1,649)  (1,724)  (1,421)
          
Net carrying value $26,866  $23,490  $1,349  $2,177 
          
Customer backlog:
                
Gross carrying value $622  $999  $724  $622 
Accumulated amortization  (207)  (214)  (423)  (207)
          
Net carrying value $415  $785  $301  $415 
          
Developed technology:
        
Gross carrying value $3,598  $4,762 
Accumulated amortization  (1,421)  (397)
     
Net carrying value $2,177  $4,365 
     
 
Amortization expense for our intangible assets with determinable lives was as follows:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noncompete agreements $4,108  $1,919  $2,202  $3,222  $4,108  $1,919 
Patents and trademarks  748   774   713   489   748   774 
Customer relationships  10,710   1,649    
Customer relationships and contracts  8,679   10,710   1,649 
Developed technology  659   1,803   389 
Customer backlog  252   210      167   252   210 
Developed technology  1,803   389    
              
Total intangible asset amortization expense $17,621  $4,941  $2,915  $13,216  $17,621  $4,941 
              


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The weighted average remaining amortization periods and expected amortization expense for the next five years for our intangible assets are as follows:
 
                                                
 Weighted
            Weighted
           
 Average Remaining
            Average Remaining
           
 Amortization
 Expected Amortization Expense  Amortization
 Expected Amortization Expense 
 Period (Years) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013  Period (Years) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 
   (In thousands)    (In thousands) 
Noncompete agreements  5.9  $3,221  $2,652  $2,620  $2,423  $406   3.3  $2,654  $2,620  $2,423  $406  $289 
Patents and trademarks  4.5   489   273   203   96   40   4.8   273   203   96   40   33 
Customer relationships  9.3   8,113   5,232   3,808   2,818   2,069 
Customer relationships and contracts  8.1   6,726   4,226   3,057   2,208   1,671 
Customer backlog  2.3   797   668   423         1.7   181   120          
Developed technology  2.8   156   156   104         1.7   798   551          
                      
Total intangible asset amortization expense     $12,776  $8,981  $7,158  $5,337  $2,515      $10,632  $7,720  $5,576  $2,654  $1,993 
                      
 
Certain of our intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars and as such the values of these assets are subject to fluctuations associated with changes in exchange rates. Expected amortization expense for intangibles denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars are translated at the December 31, 2009 rate. Additionally, certain of these assets are also subject to purchase accounting adjustments. The estimated fair values of intangible assets obtained through acquisitions consummated in the preceding twelve months are based on preliminary information which is subject to change until final valuations are obtained.
 
We perform annual impairment tests associated with our goodwill on December 31 of each year, or more frequently if circumstances warrant, as dictatedwarrant. Due to the recoverability tests and impairments recorded for our long-lived assets described above in “Note 6. Property and Equipment,” we were required to test our goodwill for impairment during the third quarter rather than delaying testing until our annual assessment performed at year-end.
Under the first step of the goodwill impairment test, we compared the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. No impairment was indicated by SFAS 142.this test for the reporting units of our Well Servicing segment, thus the second step of the impairment test was unnecessary. However, this test concluded that the fair value of the fishing and rental services reporting unit under our Production Services segment did not exceed its carrying value. Therefore, the second step of the goodwill impairment test was performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. As a result of our calculation of step two of the test, we determined that the goodwill of this reporting unit was impaired. As such, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $0.5 million to our Production Services segment during the third quarter of 2009. The impairment charge is included in the line item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we had three reporting units as determined and identified by SFAS 142.
2009. We estimatetested our goodwill for potential impairment again on the 2009 annual testing date. The results of that test indicated that the fair valuesvalue of our reporting units using three common valuation techniques — the discounted cash flow method, the guideline company method,that have goodwill was substantially in excess of its carrying value, and the similar transaction method. The Company’s management assigns a weighting to the resultsnone of each method based on the facts and circumstances that exist at the assessment date. The discounted cash flows for each reporting unit being tested are based on the Company’s financial budgets and forecasts, as well as management’s beliefs about the long-term growth patterns of the reporting units. For the 2008 future cash flow projections were discounted at rates ranging from 14% to 15% and terminal growth rates of approximately 3%. As part of the assessment, management also considered the current market capitalization of the Company, based on publicly available information and adjusted for an estimate of a control premium, in assessing the reasonableness of the fair values of the reporting units based on the results of the valuation models.
To assist management in the preparation and analysis of the valuation of the Company’s reporting units, management utilized the services of a third-party valuation consultant, who reviewed management’s estimates, assumptions and calculations. The ultimate conclusions of the valuation techniques remain the sole responsibility of the Company’s management. The Company conducts its annual impairment test on December 31 of each year. Upon completion of the 2007 and 2006 assessments, no impairment was indicated since the estimated fair values of theour reporting units were in excessat risk of their carrying values. failing step one of the 2009 annual goodwill impairment test.
Upon completion of the 2008 assessment, we determined that the fair value associated with thetwo of our reporting units comprising our pressure pumping and fishing and rental reportable segmentsProduction Services segment was less than the carrying value of thethese reporting units, of those segments, indicating potential impairment. Because indicators of impairment existed for these reporting units, we performed step two of the SFAS 142 impairment test for those units. While this test is required on an annual basis, it also can be required more frequently based on changes in external factors. We do not currently expectThe result of these tests indicated that additional tests would result in any additional charges, but the determination ofimplied fair value used inof the test is heavily impacted by the market pricesgoodwill for our pressure pumping and fishing and rental lines of our equity and debt securities.business was less than their carrying values.


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In accordance with SFAS 142, theThe implied fair value of the goodwill of the reporting units being tested was determined in the same manner as a hypothetical business combination, with the fair value of the reporting unit representing the purchase price. As a result of the calculations of step two of the test, we determined that the goodwill of the reporting units comprising our pressure pumping and fishing and rental segmentsreporting units comprising our Production Services segment was impaired, and that the amount of the impairment loss was greater than the current carrying value of those reporting units’ goodwill. As such, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $49.0$69.8 million and $20.7 million forin our pressure pumping and fishing and rental segments, respectively,Production Services segment during the fourth quarter of 2008. The impairment charge is included in the item “asset retirements and impairments” in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Upon completion of the 2007 assessment, no impairment was indicated since the estimated fair values of the reporting units were in excess of their carrying values.
NOTE 6.8.  EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
The following table presents our basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006:2007:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
 (In thousands, except per share data)  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Basic EPS Computation:
                        
Numerator
                        
Net income $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
Denominator
                        
Weighted average shares outstanding  124,246   131,194   131,332   121,072   124,246   131,194 
Basic earnings per share $0.68  $1.29  $1.30 
       
Basic (loss) earnings per share
 $(1.29) $0.68  $1.29 
       
Diluted EPS Computation:
                        
Numerator
                        
Net income $84,058  $169,289  $171,033 
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders $(156,121) $84,058  $169,289 
Denominator
                        
Weighted average shares outstanding  124,246   131,194   131,332   121,072   124,246   131,194 
Stock options  555   1,518   2,180      555   1,518 
Restricted stock  254   256         254   256 
Warrants  506   565   552      506   565 
Stock appreciation rights  4   18         4   18 
              
  125,565   133,551   134,064   121,072   125,565   133,551 
              
Diluted earnings per share $0.67  $1.27  $1.28 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
 $(1.29) $0.67  $1.27 
       
 
Stock options, warrants and stock appreciation rightsSARs are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Restricted stock grants are legally considered issued and outstanding, but are included in basic and diluted earnings per share only to the extent that they are vested. Unvested restricted stock is included in the computation of diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 exclude the potential exercise of 3.5 million, 2.6 million, 0.5 million and 0.40.5 million stock options, respectively, because the effects of such exercises on earnings per share in those periods would be anti-dilutive. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the yearyears ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 excludeseach exclude the potential exercise of 0.4 million stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”)SARs because the effects of such exercises on earnings per share in those periods would be anti-dilutive. Shares are consideredFor 2009, these options and SARs would be anti-dilutive because their exercise prices exceededof our net loss for the average price of the Company’s stock during those years.year. For 2008 and 2007,


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these options and SARs are considered anti-dilutive because their exercise prices exceeded the average price of our stock during those years.
 
There have been no material changes in share amounts subsequent to the balance sheet date that would have a material impact on the earnings per share calculation for the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.
 
NOTE 7.9.  ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
 
In connection with our well servicing activities, we operate a number of saltwater disposal (“SWD”) facilities. Our operations involve the transportation, handling and disposal of fluids in our SWD facilities that are by-products of the drilling process, some of which have been determined to be harmful to the environment.process. SWD facilities used in connection with our fluid hauling operations are subject to future costs associated with the abandonmentretirement of these properties. As a result, we have incurred costs associated with the proper storage and disposal of these materials.
 
Annual amortization of the assets associated with the asset retirement obligations was $0.6$0.5 million, $0.6 million, and $0.5$0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively. A summary of changes in our asset retirement obligations is as follows (in thousands):
 
    
Balance at December 31, 2006 $9,622 
   
Additions  12 
Costs incurred  (576)
Accretion expense  585 
Disposals  (345)
       
Balance at December 31, 2007  9,298  $9,298 
      
Additions  397   397 
Costs incurred  (462)  (462)
Accretion expense  594   594 
Disposals  (478)  (479)
      
Balance at December 31, 2008 $9,349   9,348 
      
Additions  517 
Costs incurred  (306)
Accretion expense  533 
Disposals  (47)
   
Balance at December 31, 2009 $10,045 
   
 
NOTE 8.10.  EQUITY METHODEQUITY-METHOD INVESTMENTS
 
IROC Energy Services Corp.
 
As of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008 we owned approximately 8.7 million shares of IROC Energy Services Corp. (“IROC”), an Alberta-based oilfield services company. This represented approximately20.1% and 19.7% of IROC’s outstanding common stock on December 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007. IROC shares trade on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange and had a closing price of $0.54 CDN and $0.74 CDN per share on December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Mr. William Austin, our former chief financial officer, and Mr. Newton W. Wilson III, our Chief Operating Officer, serve on the board of directors of IROC.
 
Through December 31, 2008,2009, we have significant influence over the operations of IROC through our ownership interest, and representation on IROC’s board of directors, but we do not control it. We account for our investment in IROC using the equity method. Our investment in IROC totaled $3.7 million and $11.2 million as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The pro-rata share of IROC’s earnings and losses to which we are entitled is recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as a component of other income and expense, with an offsetting increase or decrease to the carrying value of our investment, as appropriate. Any earnings distributed back to us from IROC in the form of dividends would result in a decrease in the carrying value of our equity investment. The value of our investment may also increase or decrease each period due to changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and Canadian Dollar. Changes in the value of our investment due to fluctuations in exchange rates are offset by accumulated other comprehensive income.
During 2009, the value of our investment in IROC increased by $0.6 million due to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar.


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Changes in the value of our investment due to fluctuations in exchange rates are offset by accumulated other comprehensive income.
IROC had net income of approximately $0.8 million, $2.0 million and $1.8 million U.S. Dollars for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In addition to our pro-rata share of IROC’s net income, the value of our investment changes based on the exchange rate between the U.S. and Canadian dollars. During the fourth quarter of 2008 the U.S. Dollar strengthened significantly against the Canadian Dollar, reducing the value of our investment. This decrease was offset in accumulated other comprehensive income.
During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, we recorded $0.2$0.1 million $0.4of equity losses and $0.2 million and $0.4 million respectively, of equity income related to our investment in IROC.IROC, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, no earnings were distributed to us by IROC. Only distributed earnings or any gains or losses arising from the disposal of our investment are reportable for income tax purposes; as a result, the amounts we record for our pro-rata share of IROC’s earnings or losses to which we are entitled result in a temporary difference between book and taxable income. Under the provisions of SFAS 109, we record a deferred tax asset or liability, as appropriate, to account for these temporary differences.
An impairment review of our equity method investment in IROC is performed on a quarterly basis to determine if there has been a decline in fair value that is other than temporary. The fair value of the asset is measured using quoted market prices or, in the absence of quoted market prices, fair value is based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. In determining whether the decline is other than temporary, we consider the cyclicality of the industry in which the investment operates, its historical performance, its performance in relation to its peers and the current economic environment. Future conditions in the industry, operating performance and performance in relation to peers and the future economic environment may vary from our current assessment of recoverability. While the carrying value of the investment approximated the fair value during the second quarter of 2008, IROC’s stock price is currently depressed and has historically been volatile. During the fourth quarter2009, IROC declared a dividend which was paid to us in June of 2008 the Company’s management determined that the decline in2009, reducing the value of theour investment by $0.2 million.
The carrying value of our investment in IROC totaled $4.0 million and $3.7 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The carrying value of our investment in IROC was other than temporary and as such recorded a pretax charge$5.6 million below our proportionate share of $5.4 million in order to reduce the carryingbook value of the investmentnet assets of IROC as of December 31, 2009. This difference is attributable to fair value. Faircertain long-lived assets of IROC, and our proportionate share of IROC’s net income or loss will be adjusted in future periods over the estimated remaining useful lives of those long-lived assets. The market value of our IROC shares was determined by using theapproximately $5.4 million as of December 31, 2009, based on quoted market prices for the IROC shares as of December 31, 2008.
Geostream Services Group
On October 31, 2008, we acquired a 26% interest in OOO Geostream Services Group (“Geostream”) for $17.4 million. We incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $1.9 million associated with the transaction. Geostream is located in the Russian Federation and provides drilling and workover services andsub-surface engineering and modeling in the Russian Federation. In connection with our initial investment, three officers of the Company became board members of Geostream, representing 50% of the board membership. We can exert significant influence over the operations of Geostream, but do not control it; therefore we account for it using the equity method.
The fair value of the amounts we have invested in Geostream is in excess of the underlying book value of our investment. We are currently performing a valuation to determine the components of the difference in basis and have preliminarily allocated substantially all of the difference to goodwill. Our pro-rata share of Geostream’s net income for the two months ended December 31, 2008 was not material.
We are contractually required to purchase an additional 24% of Geostream no later than March 31, 2009 for approximately €11.3 million (which at December 31, 2008 was equivalent to $15.9 million). For a period not to exceed six years subsequent to October 31, 2008, we have the option to increase our ownership percentage of Geostream to 100%; however, if we have not acquired 100% of Geostream on or before the end of the six-year period, we will be required to arrange an initial public offering for thoseIROC’s shares.


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Advanced Flow Technologies, Inc.
 
In September 2007, we completed the acquisition of AMI, a privately-held Canadian company focused on oilfield technology. Prior to the acquisition, AMI ownedowns a portion of another Canadian company, AFTI.Advanced Flow Technologies, Inc. (“AFTI”). As part of the acquisition, AMI increased its ownership percentage of AFTI to 51.46%. At December 31, 2007, and subsequent to the acquisition date we consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of AFTI into our consolidated financial statements, with the portion of AFTI remaining outside of our control forming a minoritynoncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements.
Our ownership of AFTI declined to 48.73% asduring the fourth quarter of December 31, 2008 due to the issuance of additional shares by AFTI. As a result, we deconsolidated AFTI results from our consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, AMI’s ownership percentage was 48.63% and now48.73%, respectively, and we account for thatthe interest underin AFTI using the equity method. We recorded losses of $0.2 million and income of less than $0.1 million associated with our investment in AFTI for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. The carrying value of our investment in AFTI totaled approximately $1.2 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of December 31, 2009, the carrying value of our investment in AFTI exceeded our proportionate share of the book value of the net assets of AFTI by $0.9 million. This difference was attributable to intangible assets that were recognized in the original purchase of AMI as well as unrecognized goodwill that is not subject to amortization. During 2009 the value of our investment in AFTI increased by $0.2 million due to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar. This increase was offset in accumulated other comprehensive income.


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NOTE 9.11.  ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007. SFAS No. 107,Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments(“SFAS 107”) defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.2008.
 
Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.  These carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments or because the carrying value is equal to the fair value of those instruments on the balance sheet date.
 
                                
 December 31, 2008 December 31, 2007  December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008 
 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value  Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Financial assets:
                                
Notes receivable — related parties $336  $336  $173  $173 
Notes and accounts receivable — related parties $281  $281  $336  $336 
Financial liabilities:
                                
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 $425,000  $282,115  $425,000  $434,563 
8.375% Senior Notes $425,000  $422,875  $425,000  $282,115 
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans  187,813   187,813   50,000   50,000   87,813   87,813   187,813   187,813 
Notes payable — related parties  20,318   20,318   22,178   22,178   5,931   5,931   20,318   20,318 
 
Notes receivable-related parties.  The amounts reported relate to notes receivable from certain employees of the Companyour employees related to relocation and retention agreements. The carrying values of these notes approximate their fair values as of the applicable balance sheet dates.
 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014.  The fair value of our long-term debt is based upon the quoted market prices and face value for the various debt securities at December 31, 2008.2009. The carrying value of these notes as of December 31, 20082009 was $425.0 million and the fair value was $282.1 million.$422.9 million (99.5% of carrying value).
 
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans.  Because of their variable interest rates and our recent amendment of the credit facility, the fair values of the revolving loans borrowed under our Senior Secured Credit Facility approximate their carrying values as of December 31, 2008.2009. The carrying and fair values of these loans as of December 31, 20082009 were approximately $187.8$87.8 million.
 
Notes payable — related parties.  The amounts reported relate to the seller financing arrangement entered into in connection with our acquisition of Moncla (see“Note 2. Acquisitions”). TheMoncla. Because of their variable interest rates and the discount applied to the notes the carrying value of these notes approximate their fair values as of December 31, 2008.2009.


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NOTE 10.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Interest Rate Swaps.  On March 10, 2006 we entered into two $100.0 million notional amount interest rate swaps to fix the interest rate on a portion of the borrowings under our prior senior credit agreement, dated July 29, 2005 (the “Prior Credit Facility”). These swaps met the criteria of derivative instruments.
In connection with the termination of our Prior Credit Facility in November 2007, we settled all outstanding interest rate swap arrangements. We recognized a loss of approximately $2.3 million related to the settlement of our interest rate swaps, which is recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as a component of interest expense.
Call Options on 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014.  The indenture related to our $425.0 million in 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 (see“Note 12. Long-Term Debt”) contains provisions by which, at our option, we may redeem the notes at varying prices before their stated maturity date. Certain of these provisions are based on contingent events, such as a future equity offering by us or a change in control of the Company. Other provisions are not contingent in nature. In one of the non-contingent scenarios, the price at which we could retire the notes is based, in part, on a variable interest rate. We have analyzed all the provisions of the indenture that allow us to repay this debt early in order to determine if any of these call options constitute an embedded derivative instrument under SFAS 133 and require bifurcation and separate measurement from the host contract. We followed the guidance provided in paragraphs 6, 12, 13 and 61 of SFAS 133 and Derivatives Implementation Group (“DIG”) Issues B-16 and B-39 in determining whether or not the call options required bifurcation and separate measurement. Based on our analysis, we do not believe these options require bifurcation and separate measurement.
 
NOTE 11.12.  INCOME TAXES
 
The components of our income tax expense are as follows:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Current income tax expense:            
Current income tax (expense) benefit:            
Federal and state $(55,190) $(81,384) $(92,213) $53,798  $(55,190) $(81,384)
Foreign  (5,306)  (771)  (4,242)  (3,930)  (5,306)  (771)
              
  (60,496)  (82,155)  (96,455)  49,868   (60,496)  (82,155)
              
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit:                        
Federal and state  (30,363)  (24,281)  (7,906)  36,895   (30,363)  (24,281)
Foreign  616   (332)  914   4,362   616   (332)
              
  (29,747)  (24,613)  (6,992)  41,257   (29,747)  (24,613)
              
Total income tax expense $(90,243) $(106,768) $(103,447)
Total income tax benefit (expense) $91,125  $(90,243) $(106,768)
              
The sources of our income or loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interest were as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Domestic $(279,278) $150,870  $270,975 
Foreign  31,477   23,186   4,965 
             
Total $(247,801) $174,056  $275,940 
             
 
We made net federal income tax payments of approximately$0.1 million, $33.5 million $85.5 million and $87.6$85.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively. We made net state income tax payments of approximately $6.6$5.5 million, $6.6 million and $8.4$6.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively. We made net foreign tax payments of approximately$7.3 million, $3.4 million $4.2 million and $3.0$4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2009, $0.6 million of tax expense was allocated to stockholders’ equity for compensation expense for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts recognized for income tax purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, tax benefits allocated to stockholders’ equity for compensation expense for income tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes were $1.7 million and $3.4 million, and less than $0.1 million, respectively. The CompanyWe had allocated tax benefits to stockholders’ equity in prior years for compensation expense for income tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes. In addition, we expect to receive a federal income tax refund of approximately $50.0 million in 2010.


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Income tax expense differs from amounts computed by applying the statutory federal rate as follows:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
Income tax computed at Federal statutory rate  35.0%  35.0%  35.0%  35.00%  35.00%  35.00%
State taxes  3.1   3.2   1.7   2.1   3.1   3.2 
Non deductible goodwill  12.8       
Non-deductible goodwill     12.8    
Change in valuation allowance  (0.3)  0.2   (0.5)     (0.3)  0.2 
Other  1.2   0.3   1.5   (0.3)  1.2   0.3 
              
Effective income tax rate  51.8%  38.7%  37.7%  36.80%  51.80%  38.70%
              
 
As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, our deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprised of the following:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Deferred tax assets:                
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards $4,664  $6,000  $11,990  $4,664 
Self-insurance reserves  20,944   21,484   17,735   20,944 
Allowance for doubtful accounts  4,023   4,731   1,835   4,023 
Accrued liabilities  14,681   15,600   11,550   14,681 
Equity-based compensation  10,116   3,876 
Share-based compensation  10,746   10,116 
Other  3,085   488   2,554   3,085 
          
Total deferred tax assets  57,513   52,179   56,410   57,513 
          
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets  (844)  (1,458)  (835)  (844)
     
Net deferred tax assets  56,669   50,721   55,575   56,669 
          
Deferred tax liabilities:                
Property and equipment  (190,675)  (150,802)  (147,956)  (190,675)
Intangible assets  (27,952)  (31,993)  (29,238)  (27,952)
Other     (318)  (38)   
          
Total deferred tax liabilities  (218,627)  (183,113)  (177,232)  (218,627)
          
Net deferred tax liability, net of valuation allowance $(161,958) $(132,392) $(121,657) $(161,958)
          
 
In 2008,2009, deferred tax liabilities decreased by $1.0$0.4 million for adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive loss. In 2007,2008, deferred tax liabilities decreased by $0.2$1.0 million for adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive loss.
 
In recording deferred income tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those deferred income tax assets would be deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred income tax liabilities and projected future taxable income for this determination. To fully realize the deferred income tax assets related to our federal net operating loss carryforwards that do not have a valuation allowance due to Section 382 limitations, we would need to generate future federal taxable income of approximately $4.8 million over the next tennine years. With certain exceptions noted below, we believe that after considering all the available


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objective evidence, both positive and negative, historical and prospective, with greater weight given to the historical evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized.
 
In 2009, we generated a federal tax net operating loss of $142.1 million. The 2009 federal net operating loss will be carried back, in its entirety, to a prior year and result in a refund of approximately $50.0 million. We estimate that as of December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 we have available $7.1 million, $8.2$7.1 million and $9.3$8.2 million, respectively, of federal net operating loss carryforwards. Approximately $4.7 million of our net operating losses as of December 31, 20082009 are subject to a $1.1 million annual Section 382 limitation and expire in 2018. Approximately $2.4 million of our net operating losses as of December 31, 20082009 are subject to a $5,000 annual Section 382 limitation and expire in 2016 through 2018. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Due to annual limitations under Sections 382 and 383, management believes that we will not be able to utilize all available carryforwards prior to their ultimate expiration. TheAt December 31, 2009 and 2008, we had a valuation allowance of $0.8 million related to the deferred tax asset associated with our remaining federal net operating loss carryforwards that will expire before utilization due to Section 382 limitations of $2.3 million includes a valuation allowance of $0.8 million as a result of the Section 382 limitations at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.limitations.
 
We estimate that as of December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 we have available $16approximately $64.2 million, $19$15.9 million, and $31$18.6 million, respectively, of state net operating loss carryforwards that will expire from 20092019 to 2025. To fully realize the deferred income tax assets related to our state net operating loss carryforwards, we would need to generate future West Virginia taxable income of $12.9$15.2 million over the next 1720 years and future Pennsylvania taxable income of $2.0$3.3 million over the next 1720 years. Management believes that it is not more likely than not that we will be able to utilize all available carryforwards prior to their ultimate expiration. The deferred tax asset associated with our remaining state net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 20082009 of $1.4$5.2 million includes a valuation allowance of less than $0.1 million as a result.
 
In 2007, the Companywe began operations in Mexico that resulted in a net operating loss of $2 million and a deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss carryforward of $0.6 million. Mexico enacted a new flat tax rate effective January 1, 2008. The flat tax functions in addition to the regular corporate tax rate of 28%. Tax expense is calculated under both methods and if the flat tax is greater than the regular tax, the additional tax expense above the regular tax is assessed in addition to the regular tax calculation. In 2007, we recorded a full valuation allowance related to our Mexico net operating loss carryforwards of $0.6 million, as management believed that, due to the enactment of the Mexico flat tax, all of our net operating loss carryforwards related to the Mexico operations were not more likely than not to be fully realized in the future. It wasWe determined the Company wouldwe were not be in a flat tax position in 2008 and all of the 2007 regular net operating loss will bewere utilized against 2008 regular Mexico income. Accordingly, the valuation allowance of $0.6 million set up in 2007 was released in 2008.
 
In 2007, the Company made a stock acquisition of AMI, a Canadian company. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, the Company’sour Canadian operations had net operating losses of $3.8$3.9 million and $3.2$3.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 20082009 and 20072008 the deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss carryforward was $1.1 million and $1.0$1.1 million respectively. We have recorded no valuation allowance related to our Canadian net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, as management believes that all of our net operating loss carryforwards related to the Canadian operations are more likely than not to be fully realized in the future. To fully realize the deferred income tax assets related to our Canadian net operating loss carryforwards, we would need to generate $0.2 million of future Canadian taxable income over the next sevensix years and $3.6$3.7 million of future Canadian taxable income over the next nineteen years. The net operating losses expire from 2015 to 2028.2029.
 
We didhave not provide forprovided deferred U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on the 2008 unremitted cumulative earnings of our Mexicoforeign subsidiaries as these earnings are considered permanently reinvested. Unremittedreinvested in these operations. The unremitted earnings of our Mexicoforeign subsidiaries representing tax basis accumulated earnings and profits, totaledthat are considered permanently reinvested were approximately $6.3$14.2 million as of December 31, 2008. We did not provide for2009. Upon repatriation of these earnings, we would be subject to U.S. income taxes on 2007 and 2006 unremitted earningstax, net of ouravailable foreign tax credits. At December 31, 2009, the


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estimated amount of this unrecognized deferred tax liability on permanently reinvested foreign subsidiaries as ourearnings, based on current exchange rates and assuming we would be able to use foreign tax basis in each foreign subsidiarycredits, was in excess of the book basis as of December 31, 2007 and 2006.
In December 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an income tax position taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
In May 2007, the FASB issued FSPFIN 48-1. FSPFIN 48-1 provides guidance on how an enterprise should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. In determining whether a tax position has been effectively settled, entities must evaluate (i) whether taxing authorities have completed their examination procedures; (ii) whether the entity intends to appeal or litigate any aspect of a tax position included in a completed evaluation; and (iii) whether it is remote that a taxing authority would examine or re-examine any aspect of a taxing position. FSPFIN 48-1 is to be applied upon the initial adoption of FIN 48.approximately $1.0 million.
 
As of December 31, 2009, 2008 December 31, 2007 and January 1, 2007 we had approximately$3.2 million, $5.6 million $6.8 million and $3.4$6.8 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits net of federal benefits which, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. We have accrued approximately$1.1 million, $2.1 million $2.3 million and $1.0$2.3 million for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2009, 2008 December 31, 2007 and January 1, 2007, respectively. We believe that is reasonably possible that approximately $2.8$1.7 million of our currently remaining unrecognized tax positions, each of which are individually insignificant, may be recognized by the end of 20082010 as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations.limitations and settlement of an audit of our former operations in Egypt.
 
We file income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are not under a current federal tax examination. Federal tax years ending December 31, 20052006 and forward are open for tax audits as of December 31, 2008.2009. Our other significant filings are Argentina which has been examined through 2006, Mexico which is in the initialintermediate stages of a 2007 tax audit of our initial year of operations and in the State of Texas, where tax filings remain open for 2003 to 2006 for certain subsidiaries of the Company.
 
We recognized tax benefits in 20082009 of $1.7$2.6 million for expirations of statutes of limitations. We recorded an income tax benefit of $0.7$1.4 million and an increase to deferred tax liabilities of $0.5 million and decrease to goodwill of $0.5$0.4 million related to these statute expirations.
 
The following table presents the activity during 20082009 related to our FIN 48 reserveliabilities for uncertain tax positions (in thousands):
 
     
Balance at January 1, 2008 $5,722 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year  551 
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years  104 
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits acquired or assumed in business combinations  (707)
Reductions for tax positions from prior years  (612)
Settlements   
     
Balance at December 31, 2008 $5,058 
     
Balance at January 1, 2009 $5,058 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year  336 
Reductions as a result of lapse of applicable statute of limitations  (2,153)
Settlements   
     
Balance at December 31, 2009 $3,241 
     
 
Tax Legislative Changes
 
The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.  The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 permits a bonus first-year depreciation deduction of 50% of the adjusted basis of qualified property (most personal property and software) acquired and placed in service after December 31, 2007 and before January 1, 2009. We have


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estimated $123 $140 million of qualifying additions in 2008 resulting in additional 2008 tax depreciation of $49$70 million.
 
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extends the bonus first-year depreciation deduction of 50% of the adjusted basis of qualified property acquired and placed in service to after December 31, 2008 and before January 1, 2010. We have an estimated $66 million of qualifying additions in 2009 resulting in additional 2009 tax depreciation of $33 million.


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Revised Texas Franchise tax.  In May 2006, the state of Texas enacted a new law, effective January 1, 2007, that substantially changes the tax system in Texas. The law replaces the taxable capital and earned surplus components of its franchise tax with a new tax that is based on modified gross revenue. This law imposes a tax on a unitary group of affiliated entities’ net receipts rather than on the earned surplus of each separate entity.NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
NOTE 12.13.  LONG-TERM DEBT
 
The components of our long-term debt are as follows:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31,
 December 31,
 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 $425,000  $425,000  $425,000  $425,000 
Senior Secured Credit Facility revolving loans due 2012  187,813   50,000   87,813   187,813 
Other long-term indebtedness  3,015      1,044   3,015 
Notes payable — related party, net of discount of $182 and $322  20,318   22,178 
Notes payable — related parties, net of discount of $69 and $182, respectively  5,931   20,318 
Capital lease obligations  23,149   26,815   14,313   23,149 
          
  659,295   523,993  $534,101  $659,295 
          
Less current portion  (25,704)  (12,379)  (10,152)  (25,704)
          
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of fair value discount $633,591  $511,614 
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of discount $523,949  $633,591 
          
 
8.375% Senior Notes due 2014
 
On November 29, 2007, the Companywe issued $425.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.375%in Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Senior Notes”), under an Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007indenture (the “Indenture”), among us, the guarantors party thereto (the “Guarantors”) and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.. The Senior Notes were priced at 100% of their face value to yield 8.375%. Net proceeds, after deducting initial purchasers’ fees and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $416.1 million. We used approximately $394.9 million of the net proceeds to retire then existing term loans, including accrued and unpaid interest, with the balance used for general corporate purposes.The Senior Notes were registered as public debt effective August 22, 2008.
 
The Senior Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Key. Accordingly, they willthe Company. They rank effectively subordinate to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness. The Senior Notes are or will be jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries.
Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year beginning June 1, 2008. The Senior Notes mature on December 1, 2014.
 
On or after December 1, 2011, the Senior Notes will be subject to redemption at any time and from time to time at our option, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount redeemed) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 1 of the years indicated below:
     
Year
 Percentage 
 
2011  104.19%
2012  102.09%
2013  100.00%
In addition, at any time and from time to time before December 1, 2010, we have the option to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes at a redemption price of 108.375%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption. These redemptions must occur within 180 days of the date of the closing of the equity offering.
In addition, at any time and from time to time prior to December 1, 2011, we may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Senior Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we experience a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, we must give holders of the Senior Notes the opportunity to sell to us their Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a


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and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 1 of the years indicated below:
     
Year
 Percentage 
 
2011  104.19%
2012  102.09%
2013  100.00%
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time before December 1, 2010, we may, on any one or more occasions, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes at a redemption price of 108.375% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of any one or more equity offerings; provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption; and provided, further, that each such redemption shall occur within 180 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering.
In addition, at any time and from time to time prior to December 1, 2011, the Company may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus the applicable premium (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Senior Notes and plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date. If the Company experiences a change of control, subject to certain exceptions, it must give holders of the Senior Notes the opportunity to sell to the Company their Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount, thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of purchase.
 
The Company and its restricted subsidiariesWe are subject to certain negative covenants under the indentureIndenture governing the Senior Notes. The indentureIndenture limits theour ability of the Company and each of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or subordinated indebtedness, (iii) make investments, (iv) incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock, (v) create certain liens, (vi) enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments from its subsidiaries to itself, (vii) consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of its assets, (viii) engage in transactions with affiliates and (ix) create unrestricted subsidiaries.things:
 
• sell assets;
• pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or subordinated indebtedness;
• make investments;
• incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock;
• create certain liens;
• enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries to us;
• consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets;
• engage in transactions with affiliates; and
• create unrestricted subsidiaries.
In
These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, and contain cross-default provisions in connection with the salecovenants of our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Substantially all of the covenants will terminate before the Senior Notes mature if one of two specified ratings agencies assigns the Senior Notes an investment grade rating in the future and no events of default exist under the Indenture. As of December 31, 2009, the Senior Notes were below investment grade. Any covenants that cease to apply to us as a result of achieving an investment grade rating will not be restored, even if the credit rating assigned to the Senior Notes later falls below an investment grade rating. We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2009.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
We maintain a Senior Secured Credit Facility pursuant to a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks of which Bank of America Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the administrative agents. We entered into the Senior Secured Credit Facility on November 29, 2007, simultaneously with the offering of the Senior Notes, the Companyand entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers, pursuantan amendment (the “Amendment”) to which it agreed to file an exchange offer registration statement with the SEC with respect to an offer to exchange the Senior Notes for substantially identical notes that would be registered underSecured Credit Facility on October 27, 2009. As amended, the Securities Act,Senior Secured Credit Facility consists of a revolving credit facility, letter of creditsub-facility and swing line facility, up to use reasonable best efforts to cause such registration statement become effective on or prior to November 29, 2008. In accordance with the agreement, the Company filed an exchange offer registration statement with the SEC on August 19, 2008, which became effective August 22, 2008, and offered to exchange an aggregate principal amount of $425.0$300.0 million, all of registered 8.375%which will mature no later than November 29, 2012.
The Amendment we entered into in the fourth quarter of 2009 reduced the total credit commitments under the facility from $400.0 million to $300.0 million, effected by a pro rata reduction of the commitment of each lender under the facility. We have the ability to request increases in the total commitments under the facility by up to $100.0 million in the aggregate, with any such increases being subject to certain requirements as well as lenders’ approval. Pursuant to the Amendment, we also modified the applicable interest rates and some of the financial covenants, among other changes.
The interest rate per annum applicable to the Senior Notes due 2014, whichSecured Credit Facility (as amended) is, at our option, (i) LIBOR plus a margin of 350 to 450 basis points, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio, or, (ii) the Company refers tobase rate (defined as the exchange notes, for anyhigher of (x) Bank of America’s prime rate and all(y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%), plus a margin of 250 to 350 basis points, depending on our original unregistered 8.375% Senior Notes due 2014 that were issued in a private offeringconsolidated leverage ratio. Unused commitment fees on November 29, 2007. The terms of the exchange notes were substantially identicalfacility range from 0.50% to those terms of the original notes, except that the transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the originally issued notes did not apply to the exchange notes. References to the “Senior Notes” herein includes exchange notes issued in the exchange offer.0.75%, depending upon our consolidated leverage ratio.
 
As of December 31, 2008, the Company is in compliance with all theThe Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, required under the Senior Notes.which, among other things, require us to maintain certain financial ratios and limit our annual capital expenditures. In addition to


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covenants that impose restrictions on our ability to repurchase shares, have assets owned by domestic subsidiaries located outside the United States and other such limitations, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility also requires:
• that our consolidated funded indebtedness be no greater than 45% of our adjusted total capitalization;
• that our senior secured leverage ratio of senior secured funded debt to trailing four quarters of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, “EBITDA”) be no greater than (i) 2.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2010 and, (ii) thereafter, 2.00 to 1.00;
• that we maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense of at least the following amounts during each corresponding period:
from the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 through and including the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 20101.75 to 1.00
through the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 20102.00 to 1.00
for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 20102.50 to 1.00
thereafter3.00 to 1.00;
• that we limit our capital expenditures (not including any made by foreign subsidiaries that are not wholly-owned) to (i) $135.0 million during fiscal year 2009 and $120.0 million during each subsequent fiscal year if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 3.50 to 1.00; or (ii) $250.0 million if our consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is equal to or less than 3.50 to 1.00, subject to certain adjustments;
• that we only make acquisitions that either (i) are completed for equity consideration, without regard to leverage, or (ii) are completed for cash consideration, but only (A) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is 2.75 to 1.00 or less, (x) there is an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in unused credit commitments under the facility and (y) we are in pro forma compliance with the financial covenants contained in the credit agreement; and (B) if the consolidated leverage ratio of total funded debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, in addition to the requirements in subclauses (x) and (y) in clause (A) above, the cash amount paid with respect to acquisitions is limited to $25.0 million per fiscal year (subject to potential increase using amounts then available for capital expenditures and any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009 in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence or issuance of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose); and
• that we limit our investment in foreign subsidiaries (including by way of loans made by us and our domestic subsidiaries to foreign subsidiaries and guarantees made by us and our domestic subsidiaries of debt of foreign subsidiaries) to $75.0 million during any fiscal year or an aggregate amount after October 27, 2009 equal to (i) the greater of $200.0 million or 25% of our consolidated net worth, plus (ii) any net cash proceeds we receive after October 27, 2009, in connection with the issuance or sale of equity interests or the incurrence of certain unsecured debt securities that are identified as being used for such purpose.
In addition, the amended Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain affirmative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions related to (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments; (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders; (vii) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing the Senior Notes or other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above; (viii) granting negative pledges other


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than to the closinglenders; (ix) changes in the nature of our business; (x) amending organizational documents, or amending or otherwise modifying any debt if such amendment or modification would have a material adverse effect, or amending the offeringSenior Notes or any other unsecured debt incurred pursuant to the sixth bullet point listed above if the effect of such amendment is to shorten the maturity of the Senior Notes or such other unsecured debt; and (xi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”)foregoing cases, with several lenders. The Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured credit facility (the “Seniorcertain exceptions. We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2009.
We may prepay the Senior Secured Credit Facility”) consistingFacility in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty, subject to our obligation to reimburse the lenders for breakage and redeployment costs. In connection with the Amendment, we wrote off a proportionate amount of athe unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the capacity reduction of the credit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized $0.5 million in pre-tax charges in losses on extinguishment of debt associated with the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs.
As of December 31, 2009, $87.8 million of borrowings and $55.2 million of letters of credit were outstanding under our revolving credit facility, letterleaving $156.9 million of availability under our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, committed letters of credit sub-facility and swing line facility of up to an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million, all of which will mature no later than November 29, 2012.count against our borrowing capacity. All obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are guaranteed by most of our subsidiaries and are secured by most of our assets, including our accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.
The Senior Secured Credit Facility replaced the Company’s Prior Credit Facility, which was repaid with the proceeds from the Senior Notes.
Theweighted average interest rate per annum applicable to amounts borrowed underon the outstanding borrowings of the Senior Secured Credit Facility are,was 3.73% at the Company’s option, (i) LIBOR plus the applicable margin or (ii) the higher of (x) Bank of America’s prime rate and (y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin for LIBOR loans ranges from 150 to 200 basis points, and the applicable margin for all other loans ranges from 50 to 100 basis points, both of which depend upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.
The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, which, among other things, require the maintenance of a consolidated leverage ratio not to exceed 3.50 to 1.00 and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.00 to 1.00, and limit the Company’s capital expenditures to $250.0 million per fiscal year, up to 50% of which amount may be carried over for expenditure in the following fiscal year. Each of the ratios referred to above will be calculated quarterly on a consolidated basis for each trailing four fiscal quarter period. In addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including, without limitation, restrictions on (i) liens; (ii) debt, guarantees and other contingent obligations; (iii) mergers and consolidations; (iv) sales, transfers and other dispositions of property or assets; (v) loans, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments (with acquisitions permitted so long as, after giving pro forma effect thereto, no default or event of default exists under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 2.75 to 1.00, the Company is in compliance with the consolidated interest coverage ratio and the Company has at least $25 million of availability under the Senior Secured Credit Facility); (vi) dividends and other distributions to, and redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders; (vii) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing subordinated (contractually or structurally) debt; (viii) granting negative pledges other than to the lenders; (ix) changes in the nature of the Company’s business; (x) amending organizational documents, or amending or otherwise modifying any debt, any related document or any other material agreement if such amendment or modification would have a material adverse effect; and (xi) changes in accounting policies or reporting practices; in each of the foregoing cases, with certain exceptions. Further, the Senior Secured Credit Facility permits share repurchases up to $200.0 million and provides that share repurchases in excess of $200.0 million can be made only if our debt to capitalization ratio is below 50%.
As of December 31, 2008, the Company is in compliance with all the covenants required under the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
The Company may prepay the Senior Secured Credit Facility in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty, subject to certain reimbursements to the lenders for breakage and redeployment costs.
On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings (“Lehman”) filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Lehman Commercial Paper, Inc. (“LCPI”), a subsidiary of Lehman, was a member of the syndicate of banks participating in our Senior Secured Credit Facility. LCPI’s commitment was approximately 11% of the Company’s total facility. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $139.3 million available under its Senior Secured Credit Facility. This availability reflects the reduction of approximately $19.3 million of unfunded commitments by LCPI. The Company also had


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$53.6 million in committed letters of credit under the facility. Under the terms of the agreement, committed letters of credit count against our borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.2009.
 
Seller Financing Arrangement in Moncla PurchaseNotes Payable to Related Parties
 
In connection with the acquisition of Moncla (see“Note 2. Acquisitions”), the CompanyOn October 25, 2007, we entered into two promissory notes with the sellers.related parties in connection with an acquisition. The first iswas an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, which iswas due and payablepaid in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest, on October 25, 2009. Interest on this note is due on each anniversary of the closing of the acquisition of Moncla, which was October 25, 2007. The second unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million is payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, beginningon each anniversary date of its issue through October 25, 2008 through 2012. Each of the notes bore or bears interest at the Federal Funds rate,Rate, adjusted annually on the anniversary date of the closing date.note. As of December 31, 2008,2009, the interest rate on these notesthe second note was 1.5%0.11%. Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 was $1.2$0.2 million and $0.2$1.2 million, respectively, on the two notes in aggregate.
 
The Federal Funds rateRate does not represent a rate that would have resulted if an independent borrower and an independent lender had negotiated a similar transaction under comparable terms and conditions and is not equal to our incremental borrowing rate. In accordance with Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) No. 21,Interest on Receivables and Payables(“APB 21”) and SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations(“SFAS 141”), weWe recorded the promissory notes at fair value which resulted in a discount being recorded. The discount will be recognized as interest expense over the life of the promissory notes using the effective interest method. The amount of discount remaining to be amortized as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 was $0.2less than $0.1 million and $0.3$0.2 million, respectively, for both notes in the aggregate. The total amount of discount amortization included in interest expense related to the notes for theboth years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $0.1 million.


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Long-Term Debt Principal Repayment and Interest Expense
 
Presented below is a schedule of the repayment requirements of long-term debt for each of the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2008:2009:
 
        
 Principal Amount of Long-Term Debt  Principal Amount of Long-Term Debt 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
2009 $16,500 
2010  3,015  $3,044 
2011  2,000   2,000 
2012  189,813   89,813 
2013      
2014  425,000 
Thereafter  425,000    
      
Total principal payments  636,328   519,857 
   
Less: fair value discount  182   (69)
      
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Presented below is a schedule of our estimated minimum lease payments on our capital lease obligations for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2008:2009:
 
        
 Capital Lease Obligation Minimum
  Capital Lease Obligation Minimum
 
 Lease Payments  Lease Payments 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
2009 $10,635 
2010  7,913  $7,517 
2011  4,832   4,828 
2012  1,969   2,116 
2013  378   499 
2014   
Thereafter      
      
Total minimum lease payments  25,727   14,960 
   
Less: executory costs  (729)  (479)
      
Net minimum lease payments  24,998   14,481 
   
Less: amounts representing interest  (1,849)  (168)
      
Present value of minimum lease payments $23,149  $14,313 
      
Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 consisted of the following:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
Cash payments $45,211  $33,964  $40,290 
Commitment and agency fees paid  102   2,232   4,244 
Amortization of discount, net  140       
Amortization of deferred financing costs  1,975   1,680   1,620 
Settlement of interest rate swaps     2,261    
Net change in accrued interest  333   1,366   (3,869)
Capitalized interest  (6,514)  (5,296)  (3,358)
             
Total interest expense $41,247  $36,207  $38,927 
             
As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the weighted average interest rate of our variable rate debt was 4.17% and 5.98%, respectively.
Deferred Financing Costs
In connection with our long-term debt, we capitalized costs and expenses of approximately $0.3 million, $13.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Amortization of deferred financing costs totaled $2.0 million, $1.7 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs written off and included in the determination of the gain or loss on the extinguishment of debt were zero, $9.6 million and


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zeroInterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 consisted of the following:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Cash payments $41,750  $45,211  $33,964 
Commitment and agency fees paid  825   102   2,232 
Amortization of discount  113   140    
Amortization of deferred financing costs  2,070   1,975   1,680 
Settlement of interest rate swaps        2,261 
Net change in accrued interest  (1,354)  333   1,366 
Capitalized interest  (4,335)  (6,514)  (5,296)
             
Net interest expense $39,069  $41,247  $36,207 
             
As of December 31, 2009 and 2006,2008, the weighted average interest rate of our variable rate debt was 3.24% and 4.17%, respectively.
Deferred Financing Costs
Cost capitalized, amortized, and written off in the determination of the loss on extinguishment of debt for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 are presented in the table below:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Capitalized costs $2,474  $314  $13,400 
Amortization  2,070   1,975   1,680 
Loss on extinguishment  472      9,557 
Net carrying values for the years presented appear in the table below:
 
                
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Deferred financing costs:
                
Gross carrying value $12,609  $12,262  $14,611  $12,609 
Accumulated amortization  (2,120)  (145)  (4,190)  (2,120)
          
Net carrying value $10,489  $12,117  $10,421  $10,489 
          
 
NOTE 13.14.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Operating Lease Arrangements
 
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As of December 31, 2008,2009, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
 
        
 Lease Payments  Lease Payments 
2009 $6,312 
2010  5,664  $7,230 
2011  4,578   4,706 
2012  4,000   4,045 
2013  2,996   2,933 
2014  2,147 
Thereafter  4,679   3,472 
      
 $28,229  $24,533 
      
 
The CompanyWe are also is party to a significant number ofmonth-to-month leases that are cancelable at any time. Operating lease expense was $22.7 million, $22.4 million, $16.4 million and $17.0$16.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007, respectively.
 
Litigation
 
Various suits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against us. Due in part to the locations where we conduct business in the continental United States, we are often subject to jury verdicts and arbitration hearingsor other outcomes that result in outcomes in favor of themay be favorable to plaintiffs. We continually assess our contingent liabilities, including potential litigation liabilities, as well as the adequacy of our accruals and our need for the disclosure of these items. In accordance with SFAS 5, weWe establish a provision for a contingent liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable. As of December 31, 2008,2009, the aggregate amount of our provisions for lossesliabilities related to litigation that are deemed probable and reasonably estimable is approximately $4.5$2.7 million. We do not believe that the disposition of any of these matters will result in an additional loss materially in excess of amounts that have been recorded. In the year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded a benefit of approximately $2.2 million related to settlement of ongoing legal matters and continued refinement of liabilities recognized for litigation deemed probable and estimable. Provisions related to litigation matters that were deemed probable and estimable were $6.8 million in 2007 and $28.8 million in 2006.


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Gonzales Matter
In September 2005, a class action lawsuit,Gonzales v. Key Energy Services, Inc., was filed in Ventura County, California Superior Court, alleging that Key did not pay its hourly employees for travel time between the yard and the wellhead and that certain employees were denied meal and rest periods. On September 17, 2008, we reached an agreement in principle, subject to court approval, to settle all claims related to this matter for $1.2 million. In 2005 we recorded a liability for this lawsuit, and the subsequent settlement of this matter in 2008 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the year ended December 31, 2009, we recorded a net decrease in our reserves of $3.7 million related to the settlement of ongoing legal matters and the continued refinement of liabilities recognized for litigation deemed probable and estimable. Our liabilities related to litigation matters that were deemed probable and estimable as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $4.5 million and $6.8 million, respectively.
 
Litigation with Former Officers and Employees
 
We were named in a lawsuit by ourOur former general counsel, Jack D. Loftis, Jr., filed a lawsuit against us in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, on April 21, 2006, in which he alleges a “whistle-blower” claim under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, breach of contract, breach of duties of good faith and fair dealing, breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful termination. On August 17, 2007, the Companywe filed counterclaims against Mr. Loftis alleging attorney malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties. In itsour counterclaims, the Company seekswe are seeking repayment of all severance paid to Mr. Loftis to date (approximately $0.8 million) plus benefits paid during the period July 8, 2004 to September 21, 2004, and damages relating to the allegations of malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties. The case was transferred to and is nowcurrently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and is currently setwill begin to appear on the trial docket during the second quarter of 2010. We recorded a liability for trialthis matter in the fourth quarter of 2009. We recorded for the fourth quarter of 2008 a liability for this matter and do not believe that the conclusion of this matter will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.2008.
 
On October 17, 2006, Jane John, the ex-wife of our former chief executive officer, Francis John, filed a complaint in Bucks County, Pennsylvania against her ex-husband and the Company.us. Ms. John allegesalleged a breach of the marital agreement, a breach of options agreements, civil conspiracy and fraud. She alleges that Mr. John and the Company defrauded her with regard to Mr. John’s compensation, as well as in the disclosures of marital property. By virtue of assignments, Ms. John holdsheld 375,000 stock options which expired unexercised during thea period before the Company becamein which we were not current in itsour financial statements, when such options could not be exercised. In resolving a separate lawsuit between the Company and Mr. John Mr. Johnhas agreed to indemnify the Company with respect to damages attributable to any and all of Ms. John’s claims, other than damages attributable to any alleged breach of Ms. John’s stock option agreements, for which the Company agreed to indemnify Mr. John. Discovery in the case remains ongoing, and there is currently not a trial setting. We recorded a liability for this matter for the third quarter of 2008 and do not believe that the conclusion of this matter will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On September 3, 2006, our former controller and former assistant controller filed a joint complaint against the Company in the 133rd District Court, Harris County, Texas, alleging constructive termination and breach of contract. Additionally, on January 11, 2008, our former chief operating officer, James Byerlotzer, filed a lawsuit in the 55th District Court, Harris County, Texas, alleging breach of contract based on his inability to exercise his stock options during the period that we were not current in our SEC filings, and based on our failure to provide him shares of restricted stock. We are currently set for trial in both of these matters in the second quarter of 2009. We have not recorded a liability for these matters and do not believe that the conclusion of these matters will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On August 21, 2006, our former chief financial officer, Royce W. Mitchell, filed a suit against the Company in 385th District Court, Midland County, Texas alleging breach of contract with regard to alleged bonuses, benefits, expense reimbursements, conditional stock grants and stock options, as well as relief under theories of quantum meruit, promissory estoppel and specific performance. On February 15, 2008, the partiesus


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settledwith respect to damages attributable to any and all of Ms. John’s claims, other than damages attributable to any alleged breach of Ms. John’s stock option agreements. We reached a settlement with Ms. John regarding the alleged breach of stock option agreements, and recorded an additional charge related to the settlement in the third quarter of 2009, having initially recorded a liability for this matter for $0.5 million, which included reimbursementin the third quarter of expenses and attorneys fees of approximately $0.4 million.2008.
 
Stockholder Class Action Suits and Derivative Actions
Since June 2004, we and certain of our officers and directors were named as defendants in six class action complaints brought on behalf of a putative class of purchasers of our securities for alleged violations of federal securities laws, which were filed in federal district court in Texas. These six actions were consolidated into one action. Four stockholder derivative actions were also filed, purportedly on our behalf, generally alleging the same facts as those in the consolidated stockholder class action. On September 7, 2007, we reached agreements in principle to settle all of these stockholder class action and derivative lawsuits in consideration of payments totaling $16.6 million in exchange for full and complete releases for all defendants, of which the Company paid approximately $1.1 million. We received final approval of the settlement of the stockholder class action claims by the court on March 6, 2008, and final court approval on the derivative settlement was received on August 8, 2008. All litigation in the stockholder class action and derivative matters has been concluded.
Expired Option Holders
In September 2007, Belinda Taylor filed a lawsuit in the 11th Judicial District of Harris County, Texas, on behalf of herself and all similarly situated current and former employees who held vested options that expired between April 28, 2004 and the date that the Company became current in its financial statements (the “Expired Option Holders”). The suit, as amended, alleged that the Company breached its contracts with the Expired Option Holders, and breached its fiduciary duties and duties of good faith and fair dealing in the pricing of stock options it granted to those Expired Option Holders. On March 6, 2008, the parties agreed to settle all pending claims with all Expired Option Holders, excluding those terminated for cause and those who have previously filed suits against us, for approximately $1.0 million, which includes all taxes and legal fees. The court entered a final order approving the settlement on August 25, 2008 and dismissed the case. In December 2008, the payments to the class, pursuant to the terms of the settlement, were completed.
The lawsuits in which we are involved with Jane John and3, 2006, our former controller and former assistant controller described above under“Litigation with Former Officersfiled suit against us in Harris County, Texas, alleging constructive termination and Employees,”also involve claims relatingbreach of contract. We reached an agreement to expired stock options.
Automobile Accident Litigation
On August 22, 2007, oneresolve the matter through arbitration that included an obligation to pay a minimum amount to the claimants regardless of our employees was involved in an automobile accident that resulted in a third party fatalityoutcome, and during the first quarter of 2008 we recorded an appropriatea liability based upon the minimum payment for this matter. The lawsuit arising from this accident was settled duringmatter in the third quarter of 20082009. In early December 2009, the matter went to trial and the Company recognized incremental expensearbitrator found in favor of less than $0.5 million related to the settlement during the third quarter of 2008.Key.
 
Tax Audits
 
We are routinely the subject of audits by tax authorities, and in the past have received material assessments from tax auditors. As of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, we have recorded reserves that management feels are appropriate for future potential liabilities as a result of theseprior audits. While we believe we have fully reserved for these assessments, the ultimate amount of settlements can vary from our estimates.
In connection with an ongoing sales tax audit, the Company recorded a liability of approximately $3.2 million during the third quarter of 2008 relating to state sales taxes not collected from the Company’s customers from 2003 through September 30, 2008 and therefore not remitted to the appropriate state agency.


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The provision was recorded as general and administrative expense. We do not expect that the ultimate resolution of the matter will result in a loss materially in excess of the amount already accrued.
In connection with our former Egyptian operations, which terminated in 2005, we are undergoing income tax audits for all periods in which we had operations. As of December 31, 2008, the Company has recorded a liability of approximately $0.4 million relating to open Egyptian income tax audits. In the fourth quarter of 2007, the Company reached a preliminary settlement with the Egyptian tax authorities on the 2003 and 2004 tax years, recording a tax benefit of $0.7 million and reducing the tax liability accrued at December 31, 2007 to approximately $0.4 million. We do not expect that the ultimate resolution of the matter will result in a loss materially in excess of the amount already accrued.
 
Self-Insurance Reserves
 
We maintain reserves for workers’ compensation and vehicle liability on our balance sheet based on our judgment and estimates using an actuarial method based on claims incurred. We estimate general liability claims on acase-by-case basis. We maintain insurance policies for workers’ compensation, vehiclevehicular liability and general liability claims. These insurance policies carry self-insured retention limits or deductibles on a per occurrence basis. The retention limits or deductibles are accounted for in our accrual process for all workers’ compensation, vehicular liability and general liability claims. As of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, we have recorded $68.9$65.2 million and $69.0$68.9 million, respectively, of self-insurance reserves related to workers’ compensation, vehicular liabilities and general liability claims. Partially offsetting these liabilities, we had approximately $10.8$17.2 million and $8.1$10.8 million of insurance receivables as of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, respectively. We feel that the liabilities we have recorded are appropriate based on the known facts and circumstances and do not expect further losses materially in excess of the amounts already accrued for existing claims.
 
Environmental Remediation Liabilities
 
For environmental reserve matters, including remediation efforts for current locations and those relating to previously-disposed properties, we record liabilities when our remediation efforts are probable and the costs to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated. While our litigation reserves reflect the application of our insurance coverage, our environmental reserves do not reflect management’s assessment of the insurance coverage that may apply to the matters at issue. As of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, we have recorded $3.0$3.4 million and $3.1$3.0 million, respectively, for our environmental remediation liabilities. We feel that the liabilities we have recorded are appropriate based on the known facts and circumstances and do not expect further losses materially in excess of the amounts already accrued.
 
We provide performance bonds to provide financial surety assurances for the remediation and maintenance of our SWD properties to comply with environmental protection standards. Costs for SWD properties may be mandatory (to comply with applicable laws and regulations), in the future (required to divest or cease operations), or for optimization (to improve operations, but not for safety or regulatory compliance).
Registration Payment Arrangement
In January 1999, we issued 150,000 warrants (the “Warrants”) in connection with a debt offering that were exercisable for an aggregate of approximately 2.2 million shares of the Company’s stock at an exercise price of $4.88125 per share. As of December 31, 2008, 83,800 Warrants had been exercised, leaving 66,200 outstanding, which were exercisable for approximately 1.0 million shares of our common stock. Termination notice was provided to the holders of the outstanding Warrants that the Warrants expired on February 2, 2009.
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an effective registration statement covering the shares, the Company was required to make liquidated damages payments to the holders of the Warrants. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company made liquidated damages payments totaling $0.8 million, $0.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively. On August 21, 2008, the requisite registration statement required by the terms of the Warrants became effective. From and after August 22, 2008, no additional liquidated damage payments were required to be made by the Company.
NOTE 14.15.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
The components of our accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:follows (in thousands):
 
        
 December 31,         
 2008 2007  December 31, 
 (In thousands)  2009 2008 
Foreign currency translation loss $(46,520) $(37,959) $(50,763) $(46,520)
Deferred loss from available for sale investments  (30)  (22)     (30)
          
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $(46,550) $(37,981) $(50,763) $(46,550)
          
 
The local currency is the functional currency for our operations in Argentina, Mexico, and Canada, the Russian Federation and for our equity investments in Canada and the Russian Federation.Canada. The cumulative translation gains and losses resulting from translating each foreign subsidiary’s financial statements from the functional currency to U.S. dollarsDollars are included in other comprehensive income and accumulated in stockholders’ equity until a partial or complete sale or liquidation of our net investment in the foreign entity. The table below summarizes the conversion ratios used to translate the financial statements and the cumulative currency translation gains and losses, net of tax, for each currency:
 
                                                
 Argentine Peso Mexican Peso Canadian Dollar Euro Russian Rouble Total  Argentine Peso Mexican Peso Canadian Dollar Euro Russian Rouble Total 
 (In thousands, except for conversion ratios)  (In thousands, except for conversion ratios) 
As of December 31, 2009:
                        
Conversion ratio  3.82:1   13.04:1   1.05:1   0.70:1   30.27:1   n/a 
Cumulative translation adjustment $(48,953) $(716) $(1,087)  n/a  $(7) $(50,763)
As of December 31, 2008:
                                                
Conversion ratio  3.46:1   13.78:1   1.22:1   0.71:1   29.48:1   n/a   3.46:1   13.78:1   1.22:1   0.71:1   29.48:1   n/a 
Cumulative translation adjustment $(43,654) $(1,663) $(917) $(286) $  $(46,520) $(43,654) $(1,663) $(917) $(286)  n/a  $(46,520)
As of December 31, 2007:
                        
Conversion ratio  3.15:1   10.92:1   0.98:1   0.68:1   24.51:1   n/a 
Cumulative translation adjustment $(38,181) $(143) $365  $  $  $(37,959)
 
NOTE 15.16.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
We maintain a 401(k) plan as part of our employee benefits package. We matchIn the first quarter of 2009, management suspended the 401(k) matching program as part of our cost cutting efforts. Prior to this, we matched 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of the employee’s salary into our 401(k) plan, subject to maximums of $9,200 $9,000 and $8,800$9,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008 2007 and 2006,2007 respectively. Our matching contributions were $1.7 million, $11.9 million, $10.2 million and $7.4$10.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, respectively. Employees are fully vested in the matching contributions when they are made by the Company.
Effective January 1, 2006, we no longer offeredWe do not offer participants the option to purchase units of companyour common stock through a 401(k) plan fund. We discontinued this option for participants and transferred all units of Key stock into another 401(k) plan fund, which did not affect the ability of plan participants to manage these contributions.


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NOTE 16.17.  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Common Stock
 
As of December 31, 2009, we had 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.10 par value, of which 123,993,480 shares were issued and outstanding. On December 31, 2008, we had 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.10 par value, of which 121,305,289 shares were issued and outstanding,outstanding. During 2009 and during 2008, no dividends were paid. On December 31, 2007, we had 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.10 par value, of which 131,142,905 shares were issued and outstanding, and during 2007 no dividends weredeclared or paid. Under the terms of the Senior Notes and Senior Secured Credit Facility, we must meet certain financial covenants before we may pay dividends. We currently do not intend to pay dividends.


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Share Repurchase Program
 
In October 2007, our Boardboard of Directorsdirectors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $300.0 million which iswas effective through March 31, 2009. From the inception of the program in November 2007 through December 31, 2008, we have repurchased approximately 13.4 million shares of our common stock through open market transactions for an aggregate price of approximately $167.3 million. Share repurchases during 2008 were approximately 11.1 millionWe did not repurchase any shares for an aggregate price of approximately $135.2 million. Our repurchaseunder this program as well asin 2009, and the amount and timing of future repurchases, is subject to market conditions, our financial condition, and our liquidity. Our Senior Secured Credit Facility permits us to make stock repurchases in excess of $200.0 million only if our consolidated debt to capitalization ratio (as defined) is below 50%; as of Decemberplan expired on March 31, 2008, that ratio was below 50%.2009.
 
Tax Withholding
 
In June 2006, the Company began purchasingWe repurchase shares of restricted common stock that hadhave been previously granted to certain of the Company’s officers,our employees, pursuant to an agreement under which those individuals wereare permitted to sell shares back to the Companyus in order to satisfy the minimum income tax withholding requirements related to vesting of these grants. We repurchased a total of 71,954, 97,443 and 72,847 shares for an aggregate cost of $0.5 million, $1.2 million and $1.3 million during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, which represented the fair market value of the shares based on the price of the Company’sour stock on the dates of purchase.
 
Through December 31, 2008, under the share repurchase program, tax withholdings and share acquisitions in prior years, we have repurchased approximately 13.7 million shares of our common stock, at an aggregate cost of $171.0 million.
Common Stock Warrants
 
In January 1999, we issued 150,000 warrants (the “Warrants”) in connection with a debt offering that were exercisable for an aggregate of approximately 2.2 million shares of the Company’sour stock at an exercise price of $4.88125 per share. As of December 31, 2008, 83,800 Warrants had been exercised, leaving 66,200 outstanding, which were exercisable for approximately 1.0 million shares of our common stock. Termination notice was provided to the holders of the outstanding Warrants and the Warrants expired unexercised on February 2, 2009.
 
Under the terms of the Warrants, the Company waswe were required to maintain an effective registration statement covering the shares potentially issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. If the Company did not have an effective registration statement covering the shares, the Company was required toWarrants or make liquidated damages payments to the holders of the Warrants. Because of the Company’s past failure to timely file its Annual and Quarterly Reports with the SEC, itWarrants if we did not have an effective registration statement, and during the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company made liquidated damages payments totaling $0.8, $0.9 and $0.9 million, respectively.not. On August 21, 2008, the requisite registration statement required by the terms of the Warrants became effective. FromHowever, because we did not have an effective registration statement through this date, we made liquidated damages payments totaling $0.8 and after August 22,$0.9 million, respectively during 2008 no additional liquidated damage payments were required to be made by the Company related to the Warrants.


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2007.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)On May 12, 2009, in connection with the settlement of a lawsuit, we issued to two individuals warrants to purchase shares of Key’s common stock. The warrants, which expire on May 12, 2014, are exercisable for 174,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $4.56 per share. We received no proceeds upon the issuance of the warrants, but we will receive the exercise price of any warrants that are exercised prior to their expiration. The warrants, which are unregistered securities, were issued in a private placement and, therefore, their issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. As of December 31, 2009, none of these warrants had been exercised.
 
NOTE 17.18.  SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
 
20072009 Incentive Plan
 
On December 6, 2007, the Company’s shareholdersJune 4, 2009, our stockholders approved the 20072009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2007“2009 Incentive Plan”). The 20072009 Incentive Plan is administered by the Boardour board of directors or a committee designated by the Boardour board of directors (the “Committee”). The BoardOur board of directors or the Committee (the “Administrator”) will have the power and authority to select Participants (as defined below) in the 20072009 Incentive Plan and to grant Awards (as defined below) to such Participants pursuant to the terms of the 20072009 Incentive Plan. The 2009 Incentive Plan expires June 4, 2019.
 
Subject to adjustment, the total number of shares of the Company’sour common stock par value $0.10 per share, that will be available for the grant of Awards under the 20072009 Incentive Plan may not exceed 4,000,000 shares; however, for purposes of this


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limitation, any stock subject to an award that is canceled, forfeited or expires prior to exercise or realization will again become available for issuance under the 20072009 Incentive Plan. Subject to adjustment, no Participant will be granted, during any one year period, options to purchase common stockand/or stock appreciation rights with respect to more than 500,000 shares of common stock. Stock available for distribution under the 20072009 Incentive Plan will come from authorized and unissued shares or shares reacquired by the Companywe reacquire in any manner. All awards under the 20072009 Incentive Plan are granted at fair market value on the date of issuance.
 
Awards may be in the form of stock options (incentive stock options and nonstatutorynonqualified stock options), restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance compensation awards and stock appreciation rights (collectively, “Awards”). Awards may be granted to employees, directors and, in some cases, consultants and those individuals whom the Administrator determines are reasonably expected to become employees, directors or consultants following the grant date of the Award (“Participants”). However, incentive stock options may be granted only to employees. Vesting periods may be set at the Board’s discretion andof the board of directors, or its compensation committee, but are generally set at two to four years. Awards have ten-year contractual lives.to our directors are generally not subject to vesting.
 
The BoardOur board of directors may at any time, and from time to time, amend or terminate the 2009 Incentive Plan. However, no repricing of stock options is permitted unless approved by our stockholders, and, except as provided otherwise in the 2009 Incentive Plan, no other amendment will be effective unless approved by our stockholders to the extent stockholder approval is necessary to satisfy any applicable law or securities exchange listing requirements. As of December 31, 2009, there were 3,835,688 remaining shares available for grant under the 2009 Incentive Plan.
2007 Incentive Plan
On December 6, 2007, our stockholders approved the 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2007 Incentive Plan”). The 2009 Incentive Plan was based on the form of the 2007 Incentive Plan, and the terms of both plans are substantially similar. However, there are a few differences between the plans. For example, the 2009 Incentive Plan addresses the treatment of Awards when a Participant’s continuous service with the Company terminates as a result of retirement (as defined in the plan), but the 2007 Incentive Plan does not specifically address that situation. Also, the 2007 Incentive Plan allows for the transferability of stock options by will, by the laws of descent and distribution, to a third party designee upon death, or, as may determined in the discretion of the Administrator, to certain other permitted transferees set forth in the 2007 Incentive Plan. However, the 2009 Incentive Plan only permits such transferability by will, by the laws of descent and distribution or to a third party designee upon death.
Subject to adjustment, the total number of shares of our common stock that are available for the grant of Awards under the 2007 Incentive Plan may not exceed 4,000,000 shares; however, as is the case under the 2009 Incentive Plan, for purposes of this limitation, any stock subject to an award that is canceled, forfeited or expires prior to exercise or realization will again become available for issuance under the 2007 Incentive Plan.
Our board of directors may at any time, and from time to time, amend or terminate the 2007 Incentive Plan. However, except as provided otherwise in the 2007 Incentive Plan, no amendment will be effective unless approved by the shareholders of the Companyour stockholders to the extent shareholderstockholder approval is necessary to satisfy any applicable law or securities exchange listing requirements. As of December 31, 2008,2009, there have been 1,806,556 awards granted with 2,250,144were 246,537 remaining grantsshares available for grant under the 2007 Incentive Plan.
 
1997 Incentive Plan
 
On January 13, 1998, Key’s shareholdersour stockholders approved the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as amended (the “1997 Incentive Plan”, and together with the 2007 Incentive Plan, the “Plans”). The 1997 Incentive Plan iswas an amendment and restatement of the plans formerly known as the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan and the Key Energy Group, Inc.


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1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. On November 17, 2007, the 1997 Incentive Plan terminated pursuant to its terms.terms, after which no new awards could be granted under the plan.
 
The exercise price of options granted under the 1997 Incentive Plan is at or above the fair market value per share on the date the options are granted. Under the 1997 Incentive Plan, whilewhen the shares of common stock arewere listed on a securities exchange, fair market value was determined using the closing sales price on the immediate preceding business day as reported on such securities exchange.
 
When the shares were not listed on an exchange, which includesincluded the period from April 2005 through October 2007, the fair market value was determined by using the published closing price of the common stock on the Pink Sheets on the business day immediately preceding the date of grant.
 
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During the period2000-2001, from 2000 to 2001, the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors granted 3.7 million stock options that were outside the 1997 Incentive Plan, of which 120,000 remained outstanding as of December 31, 20082009. The 3.7 million non-plan options were in addition to, and dodid not include, other options which were granted under the 1997 Incentive Plan, but not in conformity with certain of the terms of the 1997 Incentive Plan.
 
Accelerated Vesting of Option and SAR Awards
 
BecauseOur board of declines in the Company’s stock price, the Company’s Board of Directorsdirectors resolved during the fourth quarter of 2008 to accelerate the vesting period onfor certain of the Company’sour outstanding unvested stock option awards and stock appreciation rights, which affected approximately 280 employees. AsPrimarily as a result of the acceleration, the Companywe recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $10.9 million in general and administrative expense during the fourth quarter of 2008. Because of the acceleration of the vesting term, no expense will be recognized on these awards in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.periods subsequent to December 31, 2008.
 
Stock Option Awards
 
Stock option awards granted under the Plansour incentive plans have a maximum contractual term of ten years from the date of grant. Shares issuable upon exercise of a stock option are issued from authorized but unissued shares of the Company’sour common stock. The following table summarizes the stock option activity related to the Plans and certain options granted in priorduring fiscal years that were outside the 1997 Incentive Plan. 5.0 million options were outstanding as ofended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2.3 million shares remained available for issuance under the 2007 Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2008 (shares in thousands):
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  4,594  $11.01  $5.32 
Granted  1,379  $14.76  $5.43 
Exercised  (757) $8.81  $4.81 
Cancelled or expired  (255) $14.53  $6.15 
             
Outstanding at end of period  4,961  $12.21  $5.38 
             
Exercisable at end of period  4,911  $12.30  $5.42 
                        
 Year Ended December 31, 2007  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
   Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
    Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
 
 Options Exercise Price Fair Value  Options Exercise Price Fair Value 
Outstanding at beginning of period  5,829  $9.46  $4.94   4,961  $12.21  $5.42 
Granted  1,195  $14.41  $5.98   15  $4.14  $2.23 
Exercised  (1,592) $8.45  $4.58   (418) $3.12  $2.30 
Cancelled or expired  (838) $10.36  $5.03   (663) $13.70  $5.84 
      
Outstanding at end of period  4,594  $11.01  $5.32   3,895  $12.90  $5.62 
      
Exercisable at end of period  2,615  $8.34  $4.47   3,853  $12.99  $5.66 
 


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 Year Ended December 31, 2006  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
   Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
    Weighted Average
 Weighted Average
 
 Options Exercise Price Fair Value  Options Exercise Price Fair Value 
Outstanding at beginning of period  9,275  $8.68  $4.79   4,594  $11.01  $5.32 
Granted  833  $15.03  $7.21   1,379  $14.76  $5.43 
Exercised    $  $   (757) $8.81  $4.81 
Cancelled or expired(1)  (4,279) $8.86  $5.06   (255) $14.53  $6.15 
      
Outstanding at end of period  5,829  $9.46  $4.94   4,961  $12.21  $5.38 
      
Exercisable at end of period  4,791  $8.42  $4.51   4,911  $12.30  $5.42 
 
             
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
     Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Options  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  5,829  $9.46  $4.94 
Granted  1,195  $14.41  $5.98 
Exercised  (1,592) $8.45  $4.58 
Cancelled or expired  (838) $10.36  $5.03 
             
Outstanding at end of period  4,594  $11.01  $5.32 
             
Exercisable at end of period  2,615  $8.34  $4.47 
(1)Cancelled/expired options in 2006 include approximately 3.9 million options previously held by our former chief executive officer, which were cancelled in connection with his termination.
 
The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at December 31, 20082009 (shares in thousands):
 
                 
  Options Outstanding 
  Weighted Average
          
  Remaining
  Number of
       
  Contractual Life
  Options
  Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  (Years)  Outstanding  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Range of exercise prices:                
$ 3.00 - $ 7.44  1.42   549  $3.85  $2.62 
$ 7.45 - $ 9.37  2.28   660  $8.31  $4.89 
$ 9.38 - $13.10  5.63   813  $11.32  $5.28 
$13.11 -$14.70  8.55   1,066  $14.31  $5.99 
$14.71 -$19.42  8.63   1,873  $15.22  $6.14 
                 
       4,961  $12.21  $5.38 
                 
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)     $578         
                 
  Options Outstanding 
  Weighted Average
          
  Remaining
  Number of
       
  Contractual Life
  Options
  Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  (Years)  Outstanding  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Range of exercise prices:                
$3.87 - $8.00  2.60   350  $7.36  $3.98 
$8.01 - $9.37  0.99   425  $8.49  $5.25 
$9.38 - $13.10  4.64   708  $11.42  $5.04 
$13.11 - $15.05  7.08   1,341  $14.58  $6.43 
$15.06 - $19.42  8.26   1,071  $15.34  $5.69 
                 
       3,895  $12.90  $5.62 
                 
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)     $637         
 
             
  Options Exercisable    
  Number of
       
  Options
  Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Exercisable  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Range of exercise prices:            
$ 3.00 - $ 7.44  499  $3.83  $2.71 
$ 7.45 - $ 9.37  653  $8.33  $4.89 
$ 9.38 - $13.10  821  $11.30  $5.11 
$13.11 -$14.70  1,066  $14.31  $5.99 
$14.71 -$19.42  1,872  $15.22  $6.14 
             
   4,911  $12.30  $5.42 
             
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $556         
The total fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $7.5 million, $7.1 million and $6.0 million, respectively. The total fair value of stock options vested during the year ended December 31, 2008 was $19.4 million, including $14.8 million resulting from the

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  Options Exercisable 
  Number of
       
  Options
  Weighted Average
  Weighted Average
 
  Exercisable  Exercise Price  Fair Value 
 
Range of exercise prices:            
$3.87 - $8.00  308  $7.76  $4.24 
$8.01 - $9.37  425  $8.49  $5.25 
$9.38 - $13.10  708  $11.42  $5.04 
$13.11 - $15.05  1,341  $14.58  $6.43 
$15.06 - $19.42  1,071  $15.34  $5.69 
             
   3,853  $12.99  $5.66 
             
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) $453         
acceleration
The total fair value of stock options granted during the vestingyears ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was less than $0.1 million, $7.5 million and $7.1 million, respectively. The total fair value of certain ofstock options vested during the Company’s equity awards.year ended December 31, 2009 was less than $0.1 million. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, the Companywe recognized approximatelyless than $0.1 million, $15.1 million $3.5 million and $2.6$3.5 million in pre-tax expense related to stock options, respectively. We recognized tax benefits of less than $0.1 million, $5.2 million, and $0.7 million related to our stock options for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Compensation expense recognized during 2008 related to stock option awards included the charge we took for the accelerated vesting, as discussed above. For unvested stock option awards outstanding as of December 31, 2008, the Company expects2009, we expect to recognize approximately less than $0.1 million of compensation expense over a weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately 2.42.0 years. The weighted average remaining contractual term for stock option awards exercisable as of December 31, 20082009 is 6.55.9 years. The intrinsic value of the options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $1.9 million, $5.8 million and $10.2 million, respectively. No options were exercised in 2006. Cash received from the exercise of options for the year ended December 31, 20082009 was $6.7$1.3 million with recognition of associated tax benefits in the amount of $5.2$0.1 million.
 
Common Stock Awards
 
In June 2005 we began granting shares of common stock to our outside directors and certain employees. Common stock awards granted to our outside directors vest immediately, while those granted to our employees vest ratably over a three-year period and are subject to forfeiture. The total fair market value of all common stock awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $6.5 million, $4.7 million and $5.9 million, respectively.
Pursuant to the agreement under which they are issued common stock awards, recipients of those awards may have shares withheld in order to satisfy those individuals’ income tax obligations associated with the vesting of the awards granted to them. Shares withheld for tax withholding purposes totaled 97,443 and 72,847 for the years ended December 31,2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively, with aggregate repurchase values of $1.2was $8.8 million, $6.5 million and $1.3$4.7 million, respectively. In connection with a vesting in June of 2006, one of the recipients was permitted to have an amount withheld that was in excess of the required minimum withholding under current tax law. Under SFAS 123(R), the Company is required to account for this grant as a liability award. Compensation expense for this award during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was less than $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The last tranche of shares associated with this award vested during 2008.
 
The following table summarizes information for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 2007 and 20062007 about the common share awards that we have been issued by the Company (shares in thousands):
 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of year  1,078  $14.01   478  $13.48 
Shares issued during year(1)  428  $15.10   47  $18.01 
Previously issued shares vesting during year    $   320  $13.97 
Shares repurchased during year  (97) $12.86   (97) $12.86 
                 
Shares at end of year  1,409  $14.42   748  $14.05 
                 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  1,409  $14.42   748  $14.05 
Shares issued during period(1)  2,667  $3.30   146  $5.96 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   272  $15.04 
Shares cancelled during period  (325) $7.24     $ 
Shares repurchased during period  (72) $6.73   (72) $6.73 
                 
Shares at end of period  3,679  $7.14   1,094  $13.70 
                 
 


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  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of year  833  $13.69   258  $12.44 
Shares issued during year(1)  318  $14.87   54  $17.48 
Previously issued shares vesting during year    $   239  $13.87 
Shares repurchased during year  (73) $14.05   (73) $14.05 
                 
Shares at end of year  1,078  $14.01   478  $13.48 
                 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  1,078  $14.01   478  $13.48 
Shares issued during period(1)  428  $15.10   47  $18.01 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   320  $13.97 
Shares repurchased during period  (97) $12.86   (97) $12.86 
                 
Shares at end of period  1,409  $14.42   748  $14.05 
                 
 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2006 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of year  543  $11.90   43  $11.90 
Shares issued during year(1)  371  $15.92   46  $14.95 
Previously issued shares vesting during year    $   250  $11.90 
Shares repurchased during year  (81) $11.90   (81) $11.90 
                 
Shares at end of year  833  $13.69   258  $12.44 
                 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
     Weighted Average
     Weighted Average
 
  Outstanding  Issuance Price  Vested  Issuance Price 
 
Shares at beginning of period  833  $13.69   258  $12.44 
Shares issued during period(1)  318  $14.87   54  $17.48 
Previously issued shares vesting during period    $   239  $13.87 
Shares repurchased during period  (73) $14.05   (73) $14.05 
                 
Shares at end of period  1,078  $14.01   478  $13.48 
                 
 
 
(1)SharesIncludes 143,100, 47,190 and 53,648 shares of common stock issued to our non-employee directors vestvested immediately upon issuance.issuance during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
For common stock grants that vest immediately upon issuance, the Company recordswe record expense equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant. For common stock awards that do not immediately vest, the Company recognizeswe recognize compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the grant, net of estimated and actual forfeitures. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, the Companywe recognized $6.0 million, $6.1 million $5.6 million and $3.6$5.6 million, respectively, of pre-tax expense associated with common stock awards, including common stock grants to our outside directors, net of estimated and actual forfeitures.directors. In connection with the expense related to common stock awards recognized during the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company2009, we recognized tax benefits of approximately$2.0 million. Tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $1.5 million.million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the unvested common stock awards outstanding as of December 31, 2008, the Company anticipates2009, we anticipate that itwe will recognize approximately $5.5$6.5 million of pre-tax expense over the next 1.51.2 years.
 
Phantom Share Plan
 
In December 2006, the Companywe announced the implementation of a “Phantom Share Plan,” in which certain of our employees were granted “Phantom Shares.” The Phantom Shares vest ratably over a four-year period and convey the right to the grantee to receive a cash payment on the anniversary date of the grant equal to the fair market value of the Phantom Shares vesting on that date. Grantees are not permitted to defer this payment to a later date. The Phantom Shares are a “liability” type award under SFAS 123(R), and we account for these awards at fair value. We recognize compensation expense related to the Phantom Shares based on the change in the fair value of the awards during the period and the percentage of the service requirement that has been performed, net of estimated and actual forfeitures, with an offsetting liability recorded on our consolidated balance sheets. We recognized $1.9 million of pre-tax compensation expense, less than $0.1 million of pre-tax benefit and approximately $3.3 million of pre-tax compensation expense associated with the Phantom Shares for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As of December 31, 2008,2009, we recorded current and non-current liabilities of $0.9$1.5 million and $0.5, million, respectively, which represented the aggregate fair value of the Phantom Shares on that date.

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Phantom Shares on that date. As of December 31, 2006, the amount of compensation expense and liabilities recorded related to the Phantom Share Plan in our consolidated financial statements were not material.
We recognized income tax benefits associated with the Phantom Shares of $0.7 million, less than $0.1 million and $1.3 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. For unvested Phantom Share awards outstanding as of December 31, 2008,2009, based on the market price of our common stock on this date, we expect to recognize approximately $1.3$0.9 million of compensation expense over a weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.71.2 years. The first payout underDuring 2009, cash payments related to the Phantom Share Plan was made in January 2008, at which time we paid approximately $1.6 million in cash to the holders of Phantom Shares that vested in December 2007.totaled $1.2 million.
 
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
In August 2007, the Companywe issued approximately 587,000 SARs to itsour executive officers. Each SAR has a ten-year term from the date of grant and vests in equal annual installments ongrant. The vesting of all outstanding SAR awards was accelerated during the first, second and third anniversariesfourth quarter of the date of grant.2008. Upon the exercise of a SAR, the recipient will receive an amount equal to the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of a share of the Company’sour common stock on the date of exercise, multiplied by the number of shares of common stock for which the SAR was exercised. All payments will be made in shares of the Company’sour common stock. Prior to exercise, the SAR does not entitle the recipient to receive any shares of the Company’sour common stock and does not provide the recipient with any voting or other stockholders’ rights. The Company accountsWe account for these SARs as equity awards under SFAS 123(R) and recognizesrecognize compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the SAR based on their fair value on the date of issuance, net of estimated and actual forfeitures.
We did not recognize any expense associated with these awards during 2009. Compensation expense recognized in 2008 and 2007 in connection with the SARs was approximately $3.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively. IncomeWe recognized income tax benefits of approximately $1.1 million and $0.2 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively, were recognized by the Company in connection with this expense. The vesting of all of the Company’s outstanding SAR awards was accelerated during the fourth quarter of 2008 and therefore there were no outstanding unvested SAR awards as of December 31, 2008. As such, the Company will not recognize expense in future periods associated with these awards.
 
Valuation Assumptions on Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights
 
The fair value of each stock option grant or SAR was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, based on the following weighted-average assumptions:
 
                        
 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
 2008 2007 2006  2009 2008 2007 
Risk-free interest rate  2.86%  4.41%  4.70%  2.21%  2.86%  4.41%
Expected life of options, years  6   6   6 
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock price  36.86%  39.49%  48.80%
Expected life of options and SARs, years  6   6   6 
Expected volatility of our stock price  53.70%  36.86%  39.49%
Expected dividends  none   none   none   none   none   none 
 
NOTE 18.19.  TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
 
Employee Loans and Advances
 
From time to time, and continuing in the comparative periods contained in this report, we have made certain retention loans and relocation loans to employees other than executive officers. The retention loans are forgiven over various time periods so long as the employee continues their employment at the Company.with us. The relocation loans are repaid upon the employee selling his prior residence. As of December 31, 20082009 and 2007,2008, these loans, in the aggregate, totaled approximately $0.2$0.2. Of this amount, less than $0.1 million were made to our former officers, with the remainder being made to our current employees.
Related Party Notes Payable
On October 25, 2007, we entered into two promissory notes with related parties in connection with an acquisition. The first was an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, which was due and $0.2paid in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest, on October 25, 2009. The second unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million respectively. Of thisis payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, on each anniversary date of its issue through October 2012. Each of the notes bore or bears interest at the Federal Funds Rate, adjusted


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amount, less than $0.1 million were made to former officers of the Company, with the remainder being made to current employees of the Company.
Seller Financing Arrangement Associated with Moncla Acquisition
In connection with the acquisition of Moncla (see “Note 2. Acquisitions”), the Company entered into two promissory notes payable agreement with the seller, who, subsequent to the acquisition, became an officer of the Company. The first is an unsecured note in the amount of $12.5 million, which is due and payable in a lump-sum, together with accrued interest, on October 25, 2009. Interest on this note is payable on each anniversary of the closing of the acquisition of Moncla, which was October 25, 2007. The second unsecured note in the amount of $10.0 million is payable in annual installments of $2.0 million, plus accrued interest, beginning October 25, 2008 through 2012. Each of the notes bears interest at the Federal Funds rate adjusted annually on the anniversary date of the closing date.note. As of December 31, 2009, the interest rate on the second note was 0.11%. Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $0.2 million, $1.2 million and $0.2 million respectively, on the two notes in aggregate.
 
The Federal Funds rate does not represent a rate that would have resulted if an independent borrower and an independent lender had negotiated a similar transaction under comparable terms and conditions and is not equal to our incremental borrowing rate. In accordance with APB 21 and SFAS 141, weWe recorded the promissory notes at fair value which resulted in a discount being recorded. The discount will be recognized as interest expense over the life of the promissory notes using the effective interest method.
 
Transactions with Employees
 
In connection with ouran acquisition of Western,in 2008, the former owner of Western, Fred Holmes,the acquiree became an employee of the Company. Mr. Holmes owned atKey. At the time of the acquisition, the employee owned, and continues to own, an exploration and production company, Holmes Western Oil Corporation (“HWOC”), which was a customer of Western.company. Subsequent to the acquisition, the Companywe continued to provide services to HWOC.this company. The prices charged for these services are at rates that are an average of the prices charged to our other customers in the California market. As of December 31, 2008,2009, our receivables with HWOCthis company totaled approximately $0.2$0.1 million, and for the year ended December 31, 2008,2009, revenues from HWOCthis company totaled approximately $4.3$3.4 million.
 
Board of Director Relationship with Customer
 
In October 2007, we added aOne member to the Company’s Board of Directors whoour board of directors is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“Anadarko”), which is one of our customers. Sales to Anadarko comprised less than 2% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.2007. Our sales to Anadarko were less than 1% of Anadarko’s revenues for 2009, 2008 and 2007. Transactions with Anadarko for our services are made at market prices.on terms consistent with other customers.
 
NOTE 20.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007 
  (In thousands) 
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
            
Property and equipment acquired under captial lease obligations $938  $7,654  $12,003 
Asset retirement obligations  517   397   12 
Unrealized loss on short-term investments     (8)   
Accrued repurchases of common stock        2,949 
Debt assumed and issued in acquisitions        40,149 
Software acquired under financing arrangement     3,985    
Supplemental cash flow information:
            
Cash paid for interest $42,575  $45,313  $38,457 
Cash paid for taxes $12,872  $43,494  $96,327 
Tax refunds $9,135  $3,701  $429 
Cash paid for interest includes cash payments for interest on our long-term debt and capital lease obligations, commitment and agency fees paid, and cash paid to settle the interest rate swaps associated with the termination of our prior credit facility in 2007.


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NOTE 19.21.  SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
For 2008,We revised our reportable operating business segments effective in the first quarter of 2009. The new operating segments are well servicing,Well Servicing and Production Services. Financial results for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 have been restated to reflect the change in operating segments. We revised our segments to align with changes in management’s resource allocation and performance assessment in making decisions regarding our operations. Our rig services and fluid management services operations are aggregated within our Well Servicing segment. Our pressure pumping andservices, fishing and rental. We aggregaterental services which createand wireline services operations, as well as our reportable segmentstechnology development group in accordance with SFAS 131.Canada, are now aggregated within our Production Services segment. These changes reflect our current operating focus. The accounting policies of the reportablefor our segments are the same as those described in “Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on revenue and EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure and not disclosed below. All inter-segment sales pricing is based on current market conditions. The following is a description of the segments:
Well Servicing Segment
 
Well servicing.Rig Services
These operationsservices include the maintenance of existing wells, workover of existing wells, completion of newly drilled wells, drilling of horizontal wells, recompletion of existing wells (re-entering a well to complete the well in a new geologic zone or formation) and plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their useful lives.
Workover services are performed to enhance the production of existing wells. Such services include extensions of existing wells to drain new formations either by deepening well bores to new zones or by drilling horizontal or lateral well bores to improve reservoir drainage. In less extensive workovers, our rigs are used to seal off depleted zones in existing well bores or to access a previously bypassed productive zone.
Our completion services prepare a newly drilled oil or natural gas well for production. We typically provide a full range of well service rig and may also provide other equipment such as a workover package to assist in the completion process.
Fluid Management Services
These services include fluid management logistics, including rig-based services, oilfield transportation and produced-water disposal services. Our oilfield transportation and produced-water disposal services cased-hole wirelineinclude vacuum truck services, fluid transportation services and disposal services for operators whose oil or natural gas wells produce saltwater and other ancillary oilfieldfluids. In addition, we are a supplier of frac tanks which are used for temporary storage of fluids in conjunction with the fluid hauling operations. Our fluid management services necessarywill collect, transport and dispose of the saltwater. These fluids are removed from the well site and transported for disposal in a SWD well.
Production Services Segment
Pressure Pumping Services
These services include well stimulation and cementing services to complete, maintain and workover oil and natural gas producing wells. Our Argentinaproducers. Well stimulation services include fracturing, nitrogen, acidizing, cementing and Mexico operationscoiled tubing services. These services (which may be completion or workover services) are includedprovided to oil and natural gas producers and are used to enhance the production of oil and natural gas wells from formations which exhibit restricted flow of oil and natural gas. In the fracturing process, we typically pump fluid and sized sand, or proppants, into a well at high pressure in order to fracture the formation and thereby increase the flow of oil and natural gas. With our cementing services, we pump cement into a well servicing segment. We aggregate our operating divisions engaged inbetween the casing and the well servicing activities into our well servicing reportable segment.bore.


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Pressure pumping.  These operations provide well stimulationFishing and cementing services. Stimulation includes fracturing, nitrogen services and acidizing services and is used to enhance the production of oil and natural gas wells from formations which exhibit a restricted flow of oil and / or natural gas. CementingRental Services
These services include pumping cement into a well between the casing and the wellbore.
Fishing and rental.  These operations provide services that include “fishing” to recoverrecovery of lost or stuck equipment in the well bore utilizing a wellbore through the use of “fishing tools.tool.In addition, this segment offersWe offer a full line of services and rental equipment designed for use both onshore and offshore for drilling and workover services and includes anservices. Our rental tool inventory consistingconsists of drill pipe, tubulars, handling tools pressure-control(including our patented Hydra-Walk® pipe-handling units and services), pressure-controlled equipment, power swivels, and power swivels.foam air units.
 
Corporate / Other.Wireline Services  We apply
These services include perforating, completion logging, production logging and casing integrity services. After the provisionswell bore is cased and cemented, we can provide a number of services. Perforating creates the flow path between the reservoir and the well bore. Production logging can be performed throughout the life of the well to measure temperature, fluid type, flow rate, pressure and other reservoir characteristics. This service helps the operator analyze and monitor well performance and determine when a well may need a workover or further stimulation.
EITF 04-10Advanced Measurements, Inc. for
Also included in our Production Services segment reporting. Under the provisions ofEITF 04-10, operating segments that do not individually meet the aggregation criteria describedis AMI, our technology development company based in SFAS 131 may be combined with other operating segments that do not individually meet the aggregation criteria to form a separate reportable segment. Canada. AMI is focused on oilfield service equipment controls, data acquisition and digital information flow.
Functional Support
We have combinedaggregated all of our operating segments that do not individually meet the aggregation criteria established in SFAS 131 to form the “Corporate and Other” segment for our segment reporting. Corporate expensesa “Functional Support” segment. These services include general expenses associated with managing all of our reportable operating segments. CorporateFunctional Support assets consist principallyprimarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, deferred financing costs, investments in subsidiaries, accounts and notes receivable fromand investments in subsidiaries, the Company’sour equity-method investment in IROC Services Corp., and deferred income tax assets.
 
                         
  Well
  Pressure
  Fishing
  Corporate/
       
  Servicing  Pumping  and Rental  Other  Eliminations  Total 
        (In thousands)       
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                        
Operating revenues $1,509,823  $344,993  $117,272  $  $  $1,972,088 
Inter-segment revenue  4,153       1,221       (5,374)   
Direct operating expenses  942,886   239,870   70,706      (3,135)  1,250,327 
Depreciation and amortization expense  125,008   22,237   11,809   11,720      170,774 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (1,880)  (1,402)  (512)  44,793   248   41,247 
Net income (loss)  347,007   23,834   3,991   (289,329)  (1,445)  84,058 
Property and equipment, net  762,849   191,563   62,429   34,842      1,051,683 
Total assets  1,688,732   277,693   103,521   2,035,206   (2,088,229)  2,016,923 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  147,963   42,860   19,970   8,201      218,994 
The following present our segment information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):
 
                     
  Well
  Production
  Functional
       
  Servicing  Services  Support  Eliminations  Total 
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2009:
                    
Revenues from external customers $859,747  $218,918  $  $  $1,078,665 
Intersegment revenue  10   5,662      (5,672)   
Operating expenses  781,504   240,625   105,586      1,127,715 
Asset retirements and impairments  65,869   93,933         159,802 
Operating income (loss)  12,374   (115,640)  (105,586)     (208,852)
Interest expense  (2,007)  (727)  41,803      39,069 
Income (loss) before income taxes  14,414   (114,150)  (148,065)     (247,801)
Total assets  1,133,068   251,580   643,854   (364,092)  1,664,410 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  75,242   39,305   13,875      128,422 


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  Well
  Pressure
  Fishing
  Corporate/
       
  Servicing  Pumping  and Rental  Other  Eliminations  Total 
        (In thousands)       
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                        
Operating revenues, net $1,264,797  $299,348  $97,867  $  $  $1,662,012 
Direct operating expenses  738,694   189,645   57,275         985,614 
Depreciation and amortization expense  90,274   16,854   8,742   13,753      129,623 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (712)  (1,048)  (493)  38,708   (248)  36,207 
Net income (loss)  360,617   83,785   22,028   (297,141)     169,289 
Property and equipment, net  693,804   133,903   48,703   34,798      911,208 
Total assets  1,500,913   247,018   89,802   402,513   (381,169)  1,859,077 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  135,336   51,115   19,811   6,298      212,560 
                     
  Well
  Production
  Functional
       
  Servicing  Services  Support  Eliminations  Total 
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                    
Revenues from external customers $1,470,332  $501,756  $  $  $1,972,088 
Intersegment revenue  93   5,281      (5,374)   
Operating expenses  1,114,432   407,560   156,816      1,678,808 
Asset retirements and impairments     69,752   5,385      75,137 
Operating income (loss)  355,900   24,444   (162,201)     218,143 
Interest expense  (2,310)  (1,828)  45,385      41,247 
Income (loss) before income taxes  354,928   27,804   (208,676)     174,056 
Total assets  1,386,753   429,131   587,696   (386,657)  2,016,923 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  145,494   65,312   8,188      218,994 
 
                         
  Well
  Pressure
  Fishing
  Corporate/
       
  Servicing  Pumping  and Rental  Other  Eliminations  Total 
        (In thousands)       
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2006:
                        
Operating revenues, net $1,201,228  $247,489  $97,460  $  $  $1,546,177 
Direct operating expenses  725,008   138,377   57,217         920,602 
Depreciation and amortization expense  95,673   12,416   6,787   11,135      126,011 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (615)  (600)  (98)  40,240      38,927 
Net income (loss)  311,339   88,070   22,860   (251,236)     171,033 
Property and equipment, net  531,685   97,372   35,971   29,263      694,291 
Total assets  1,022,898   190,704   79,364   206,622   41,810   1,541,398 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  143,080   35,513   12,953   4,284      195,830 
                     
  Well
  Production
  Functional
       
  Servicing  Services  Support  Eliminations  Total 
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                    
Revenues from external customers $1,240,126  $421,886  $  $  $1,662,012 
Intersegment revenue               
Operating expenses  879,270   315,919   150,444      1,345,633 
Asset retirements and impairments               
Operating income (loss)  360,856   105,967   (150,444)     316,379 
Interest expense  (1,205)  (1,047)  38,459      36,207 
Income (loss) before income taxes  358,549   108,129   (190,738)     275,940 
Total assets  1,300,516   373,380   390,662   (205,481)  1,859,077 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  126,394   79,854   6,312      212,560 
The following table presents selected financial information related to our operations by geography (in thousands of U.S. Dollars):
                             
  U.S.  Argentina  Mexico  Canada  Russia  Eliminations  Total 
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2009:
                            
Revenue from external customers $881,329  $68,625  $118,650  $873  $9,188  $  $1,078,665 
Long-lived assets  1,263,376   18,671   64,162   8,182   54,956   (129,069)  1,280,278 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                            
Revenue from external customers $1,800,199  $118,841  $47,200  $5,848  $  $  $1,972,088 
Long-lived assets  1,434,578   25,419   45,547   7,482      (55,225)  1,457,801 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                            
Revenue from external customers $1,556,108  $93,925  $9,041  $2,938  $  $  $1,662,012 
Long-lived assets  1,368,735   29,762   11,089   10,782      (49,156)  1,371,212 

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The following table presents information related to our foreign operations (in thousands of U.S. Dollars):
                         
  U.S.  Argentina  Mexico  Canada  Eliminations  Total 
  (In thousands) 
 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2008:
                        
Revenue from external customers $1,800,199  $118,841  $47,200  $5,848  $  $1,972,088 
Long-lived assets  1,434,578   25,419   45,547   7,482   (55,225)  1,457,801 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  181,525   2,677   34,792         218,994 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007:
                        
Revenue from external customers  1,556,108  $93,925  $9,041  $2,938  $  $1,662,012 
Long-lived assets  1,368,735   29,762   11,089   10,782   (49,156)  1,371,212 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  197,120   3,997   11,348   95      212,560 
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2006:
                        
Revenue from external customers $1,467,856  $78,321  $  $  $  $1,546,177 
Long-lived assets  1,064,031   30,623         (41,862)  1,052,792 
Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions  186,348   9,482            195,830 
 
NOTE 20.22.  SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
            
Property and equipment acquired under captial lease obligations $7,654  $12,003  $15,349 
Asset retirement obligations  397   12   155 
Unrealized (loss) gain on short-term investments  (8)     328 
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges        185 
Accrued repurchases of common stock     2,949    
Debt assumed and issued in acquisitions     40,149    
Software acquired under financing arrangement  3,985       
Supplemental cash flow information:
            
Cash paid for interest $45,313  $38,457  $44,534 
Cash paid for taxes $43,494  $96,327  $99,048 
Cash paid for interest includes cash payments for interest on our long-term debt and capital lease obligations, commitment and agency fees paid, and cash paid to settle the interest rate swaps associated with the termination of our Prior Credit Facility.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
NOTE 21.  UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION — QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Set forth below is unaudited summarized quarterly information for the two most recent years covered by these consolidated financial statements (in thousands, except for per share data):
 
                                
 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter  First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 
Year Ended December 31, 2008:
                
Year Ended December 31, 2009:
                
Revenues $456,399  $502,003  $535,620  $478,066  $331,989  $241,458  $237,671   267,547 
Direct operating expenses  281,641   322,488   342,195   304,003   227,227   173,853   179,901   198,476 
Impairment of goodwill and equity method investment           75,137 
Asset retirements and impairments        159,802    
Income (loss) before income taxes  56,907   71,247   77,541   (31,639)  1,129   (29,131)  (198,206)  (21,593)
Net income (loss)  34,484   44,012   48,462   (42,900)  904   (18,473)  (125,017)  (14,090)
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  904   (18,473)  (124,942)  (13,610)
Earnings per share(1):                                
Basic $0.27  $0.35  $0.39  $(0.35) $0.01  $(0.15) $(1.03) $(0.11)
Diluted $0.27  $0.35  $0.39  $(0.35) $0.01  $(0.15) $(1.03) $(0.11)
 
                                
 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter(2)  First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 
Year Ended December 31, 2007:
                
Year Ended December 31, 2008:
                
Revenues $408,919  $410,511  $413,967  $428,615  $456,399  $502,003  $535,620  $478,066 
Direct operating expenses  235,513   238,223   257,482   254,396   281,641   322,488   342,195   304,003 
Income before income taxes  84,694   78,471   59,832   52,943 
Net income  52,190   48,136   35,896   33,067 
Asset retirements and impairments           75,137 
Income (loss) before income taxes  56,907   71,247   77,541   (31,639)
Net income (loss)  34,450   43,801   48,462   (42,900)
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders  34,484   44,012   48,462   (42,900)
Earnings per share(1):                                
Basic $0.40  $0.37  $0.27  $0.25  $0.27  $0.35  $0.39  $(0.35)
Diluted $0.39  $0.36  $0.27  $0.25  $0.27  $0.35  $0.39  $(0.35)
 
 
(1)Quarterly earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, and the sum of the quarters may not equal annual earnings per common share.
(2)Revenues, gross margins, income before income taxes, net income and earnings per share were impacted in the fourth quarter of 2007 due to the acquisitions of Moncla, Kings and AMI. See “Note 2. Acquisitions.”


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
NOTE 22.23.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
TheOur Senior Notes are guaranteed by virtually all of our domestic subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. The guarantees were joint and several, full, complete and unconditional. There were no restrictions on the ability of subsidiary guarantors to transfer funds to the parent company.
 
As a result of these guarantee arrangements, we are required to present the following condensed consolidating financial information pursuant to SECinformation.
Regulation S-XRule 3-10,CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS “Financial Statements of Guarantors
                     
  December 31, 2009 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Assets:
                    
Current assets $72,021  $189,935  $122,018  $158  $384,132 
Property and equipment, net     822,882   41,726      864,608 
Goodwill     316,513   29,589      346,102 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,421      537      10,958 
Intercompany notes, accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  1,782,002   577,546   7,462   (2,367,010)   
Other assets  4,033   40,198   14,379      58,610 
                     
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,868,477  $1,947,074  $215,711  $(2,366,852) $1,664,410 
                     
Liabilities and equity:
                    
Current liabilities $6,468  $145,040  $38,261  $  $189,769 
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current portion  512,812   11,105   32      523,949 
Intercompany notes and accounts payable  451,361   1,487,950   87,568   (2,026,879)   
Deferred tax liabilities  151,624      (4,644)     146,980 
Other long-term liabilities  3,072   57,500         60,572 
Equity  743,140   245,479   94,494   (339,973)  743,140 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $1,868,477  $1,947,074  $215,711  $(2,366,852) $1,664,410 
                     


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                     
  December 31, 2008 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Assets:
                    
Current assets $29,673  $440,758  $88,534  $157  $559,122 
Property and equipment, net     1,025,007   26,676      1,051,683 
Goodwill     316,669   4,323      320,992 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,489            10,489 
Intercompany notes, accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  1,917,522   419,554   1,775   (2,338,851)   
Other assets  22,597   48,237   3,803      74,637 
                     
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,980,281  $2,250,225  $125,111  $(2,338,694) $2,016,923 
                     
Liabilities and equity:
                    
Current liabilities $13,792  $231,528  $28,054  $(1) $273,373 
Long-term debt and capital leases, less current portion  612,813   20,729   49      633,591 
Intercompany notes and accounts payable  305,348   1,624,932   69,204   (1,999,484)   
Deferred tax liabilities  187,596      985      188,581 
Other long-term liabilities     60,386   260      60,646 
Stockholders’ equity  860,732   312,650   26,559   (339,209)  860,732 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $1,980,281  $2,250,225  $125,111  $(2,338,694) $2,016,923 
                     


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                     
  December 31, 2008 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Assets:
                    
Current assets $29,673  $440,758  $88,534  $157  $559,122 
Property and equipment, net     1,025,007   26,676      1,051,683 
Goodwill     316,669   4,323      320,992 
Deferred financing costs, net  10,489            10,489 
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  1,917,522   419,554   1,775   (2,338,851)   
Other assets  22,597   48,237   3,803      74,637 
                     
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,980,281  $2,250,225  $125,111  $(2,338,694) $2,016,923 
                     
Liabilities and equity:
                    
Current liabilities $13,792  $231,528  $28,054  $(1) $273,373 
Capital lease obligations, less current portion     13,714   49      13,763 
Notes payable — related parties, less current portion     6,000         6,000 
Long-term debt, less current portion  612,813   1,015         613,828 
Intercompany notes and accounts payable  305,348   1,624,932   69,204   (1,999,484)   
Deferred tax liabilities  187,596      985      188,581 
Other long-term liabilities     60,386   260      60,646 
Stockholders’ equity  860,732   312,650   26,559   (339,209)  860,732 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $1,980,281  $2,250,225  $125,111  $(2,338,694) $2,016,923 
                     
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
     Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Parent Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Revenues
 $  $928,639  $201,507  $(51,481) $1,078,665 
Costs and expenses:
                    
Direct operating expenses     653,112   164,243   (37,898)  779,457 
Depreciation and amortization expense     162,415   7,147      169,562 
General and administrative expenses  (452)  160,426   18,693   29   178,696 
Asset retirements and impairments     159,535   267      159,802 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  42,671   (3,756)  154      39,069 
Other, net  1,237   (698)  10,412   (11,071)  (120)
                     
Total costs and expenses, net
  43,456   1,131,034   200,916   (48,940)  1,326,466 
                     
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (43,456)  (202,395)  591   (2,541)  (247,801)
Income tax benefit  90,694      431      91,125 
                     
Net income (loss)
  47,238   (202,395)  1,022   (2,541)  (156,676)
                     
Noncontrolling interest        (555)     (555)
                     
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
 $47,238  $(202,395) $1,577  $(2,541) $(156,121)
                     
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                     
  December 31, 2007 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Assets:
                    
Current assets
 $39,501  $378,865  $69,499  $  $487,865 
Property and equipment, net     880,907   30,301      911,208 
Goodwill     373,283   5,267      378,550 
Deferred financing costs, net  12,117            12,117 
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable and investment in subsidiaries  1,557,993   175,461      (1,733,454)   
Other assets  11,217   52,074   6,046      69,337 
                     
TOTAL ASSETS
 $1,620,828  $1,860,590  $111,113  $(1,733,454) $1,859,077 
                     
Liabilities and equity:
                    
Current liabilities $17,278  $192,222  $25,297  $  $234,797 
Capital lease obligations, less current portion     15,998   116      16,114 
Notes payable — related parties, less current portion     20,500         20,500 
Long-term debt, less current portion  475,000            475,000 
Intercompany notes and accounts payable  78,660   1,489,377   24,408   (1,592,445)   
Deferred tax liabilities  157,759   (79)  2,388      160,068 
Other long-term liabilities  3,133   60,216   251      63,600 
Stockholders’ equity  888,998   82,356   58,653   (141,009)  888,998 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $1,620,828  $1,860,590  $111,113  $(1,733,454) $1,859,077 
                     
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
     Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Parent Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Revenues
 $  $1,818,736  $175,845  $(22,493) $1,972,088 
Costs and expenses:
                    
Direct operating expenses     1,139,006   127,374   (16,053)  1,250,327 
Depreciation and amortization expense     163,257   7,517      170,774 
General and administrative expenses  1,616   237,635   19,251   (795)  257,707 
Asset retirements and impairments     75,137         75,137 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  44,842   (4,320)  477   248   41,247 
Other, net  5,219   (7,073)  9,143   (4,449)  2,840 
                     
Total costs and expenses, net
  51,677   1,603,642   163,762   (21,049)  1,798,032 
                     
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (51,677)  215,094   12,083   (1,444)  174,056 
Income tax expense  (81,233)  (4,320)  (4,690)     (90,243)
                     
Net (loss) income
  (132,910)  210,774   7,393   (1,444)  83,813 
                     
Noncontrolling interest        (245)     (245)
                     
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders
 $(132,910) $210,774  $7,638  $(1,444) $84,058 
                     

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  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Revenues
 $  $1,561,059  $105,819  $(4,866) $1,662,012 
Costs and expenses:
                    
Direct operating expenses     906,254   82,980   (3,620)  985,614 
Depreciation and amortization expense     123,821   5,802      129,623 
General and administrative expenses  1,693   216,959   11,935   (191)  230,396 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  38,866   (3,134)  723   (248)  36,207 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  9,557            9,557 
Other, net  (449)  (5,850)  1,781   (807)  (5,325)
                     
Total costs and expenses, net
  49,667   1,238,050   103,221   (4,866)  1,386,072 
                     
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest  (49,667)  323,009   2,598      275,940 
Income tax (expense) benefit  (105,928)  934   (1,774)     (106,768)
                     
Net (loss) income
  (155,595)  323,943   824      169,172 
                     
Noncontrolling interest        (117)     (117)
                     
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders
 $(155,595) $323,943  $941  $  $169,289 
                     

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCASH FLOWS
 
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Revenues
 $  $1,818,736  $175,845  $(22,493) $1,972,088 
Costs and expenses:
                    
Direct operating expenses     1,139,006   127,374   (16,053)  1,250,327 
Depreciation and amortization expense     163,257   7,517      170,774 
Impairment of goodwill and equity-method investment     75,137         75,137 
General and administrative expenses  1,616   237,635   19,251   (795)  257,707 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  44,842   (4,320)  477   248   41,247 
Other, net  5,219   (7,073)  9,143   (4,449)  2,840 
                     
Total costs and expenses, net
  51,677   1,603,642   163,762   (21,049)  1,798,032 
                     
(Loss) income before income taxes and minority interest  (51,677)  215,094   12,083   (1,444)  174,056 
Income tax expense  (81,233)  (4,320)  (4,690)     (90,243)
Minority interest        245      245 
                     
NET (LOSS) INCOME
 $(132,910) $210,774  $7,638  $(1,444) $84,058 
                     
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2009 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 $  $185,279  $(442) $  $184,837 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                    
Capital expenditures     (124,744)  (3,678)     (128,422)
Intercompany notes and accounts  65,580   (17,523)  (22,115)  (25,942)   
Other investing activities, net  199   5,580   12,007      17,786 
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  65,779   (136,687)  (13,786)  (25,942)  (110,636)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities:
                    
Payments on revolving credit facility  (100,000)           (100,000)
Intercompany notes and accounts  32,823   (76,175)  17,410   25,942    
Other financing activities, net  1,398   (28,873)        (27,475)
                     
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  (65,779)  (105,048)  17,410   25,942   (127,475)
                     
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        (2,023)     (2,023)
                     
Net (decrease) increase in cash
     (56,456)  1,159      (55,297)
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
     75,847   16,844      92,691 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $  $19,391  $18,003  $  $37,394 
                     
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Revenues
 $  $1,561,059  $105,819  $(4,866) $1,662,012 
Costs and expenses:
                   
Direct operating expenses     906,254   82,980   (3,620)  985,614 
Depreciation and amortization expense     123,821   5,802      129,623 
General and administrative expenses  1,693   216,959   11,935   (191)  230,396 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  38,866   (3,134)  723   (248)  36,207 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt  9,557            9,557 
Other, net  (449)  (5,850)  1,781   (807)  (5,325)
                     
Total costs and expenses, net
  49,667   1,238,050   103,221   (4,866)  1,386,072 
                     
(Loss) income before income taxes and minority interest  (49,667)  323,009   2,598      275,940 
Income tax expense  (105,928)  934   (1,774)     (106,768)
Minority interest        117      117 
                     
NET (LOSS) INCOME
 $(155,595) $323,943  $941  $  $169,289 
                     
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 $17,573  $364,840  $(15,249) $  $367,164 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                    
Capital expenditures     (214,659)  (4,335)     (218,994)
Acquisitions and asset purchases, net     (97,925)        (97,925)
of cash acquired                    
Investment in Geostream Services Group  (19,306)           (19,306)
Intercompany notes and accounts  (179,501)  (199,428)  (1,515)  380,444    
Other investing activities, net     7,151         7,151 
                     
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
  (198,807)  (504,861)  (5,850)  380,444   (329,074)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities:
                    
Borrowings on revolving credit facilty  172,813            172,813 
Payments on revolving credit facility  (38,026)           (38,026)
Repurchases of common stock  (139,358)           (139,358)
Intercompany notes and accounts  177,698   181,016   21,730   (380,444)   
Other financing activities, net  8,107   (11,506)        (3,399)
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  181,234   169,510   21,730   (380,444)  (7,970)
                     
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        4,068      4,068 
                     
Net increase in cash
     29,489   4,699      34,188 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
     46,358   12,145      58,503 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $  $75,847  $16,844  $  $92,691 
                     

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 2008 
  Parent
  Guarantor
  Non-Guarantor
       
  Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 $17,573  $364,840  $(15,249) $  $367,164 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                    
Capital expenditures     (214,659)  (4,335)     (218,994)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (63,457)        (63,457)
Acquisition of fixed assets from asset purchases     (34,468)        (34,468)
Investment in Geostream Services Group  (19,306)           (19,306)
Intercompany notes and accounts  (179,501)  (199,428)  (1,515)  380,444    
Other investing activities, net     7,151         7,151 
                     
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
  (198,807)  (504,861)  (5,850)  380,444   (329,074)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities:
                    
Borrowings on revolving credit facility  172,813            172,813 
Repayments on revolving credit facility  (38,026)           (38,026)
Repurchases of common stock  (139,358)           (139,358)
Intercompany notes and accounts  177,698   181,016   21,730   (380,444)   
Other financing activities, net  8,107   (11,506)        (3,399)
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  181,234   169,510   21,730   (380,444)  (7,970)
                     
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        4,068      4,068 
                     
Net increase in cash
     29,489   4,699      34,188 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
     46,358   12,145      58,503 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $  $75,847  $16,844  $  $92,691 
                     


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                                        
 Year Ended December 31, 2007  Year Ended December 31, 2007 
 Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
      Parent
 Guarantor
 Non-Guarantor
     
 Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $(3,401) $264,275  $(10,955) $  $249,919  $(3,401) $264,275  $(10,955) $  $249,919 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                        
Capital expenditures     (207,400)  (5,160)     (212,560)     (207,400)  (5,160)     (212,560)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (157,955)        (157,955)     (157,955)        (157,955)
Investment in available for sale securities     (121,613)        (121,613)     (121,613)        (121,613)
Proceeds from the sale of available of sale securities     183,177         183,177 
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities     183,177         183,177 
Intercompany notes and accounts  (473,412)  (434,672)     908,084      (473,412)  (434,672)     908,084    
Other investing activities, net     6,104         6,104      6,104         6,104 
                      
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
  (473,412)  (732,359)  (5,160)  908,084   (302,847)  (473,412)  (732,359)  (5,160)  908,084   (302,847)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                        
Repayment of long-term debt  (396,000)           (396,000)  (396,000)           (396,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt  425,000            425,000   425,000            425,000 
Borrowings on revolving credit facility  50,000            50,000   50,000            50,000 
Common stock acquired by purchase  (30,454)           (30,454)  (30,454)           (30,454)
Intercompany notes and accounts  424,822   458,560   24,702   (908,084)     424,822   458,560   24,702   (908,084)   
Other financing activities, net  3,445   (28,751)        (25,306)  3,445   (28,751)        (25,306)
                      
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  476,813   429,809   24,702   (908,084)  23,240   476,813   429,809   24,702   (908,084)  23,240 
                      
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash
        (184)     (184)        (184)     (184)
                      
Net (decrease) increase in cash
     (38,275)  8,403      (29,872)     (38,275)  8,403      (29,872)
                      
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
     84,633   3,742      88,375 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
     84,633   3,742      88,375 
                      
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $  $46,358  $12,145  $  $58,503 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $  $46,358  $12,145  $  $58,503 
                      

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ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
None.
 
ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’sour management, including the Company’sour principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
The Company’sOur management, with the participation of the Company’sour principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’sour disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined inRules 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’sour principal executive and financial officers have concluded that because of the material weakness described below for our payroll process, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffectiveeffective as of the end of such period.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect theour transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors of the Company;directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’sour assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.
 
A material weakness (as defined in SECRule 12b-2) is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
 
Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.2009. In making this assessment, management used the criteria


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described inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2008 due to a material weakness described below.2009.


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Payroll process.  We determined that ineffective control activities surrounding our payroll process constituted a material weakness in our system of internal control as of December 31, 2008. In particular, these control activities pertained to documentation and approvals of employee master file data, proper evidence concerning approval of hours worked or rate changes and deficiencies with reconciliations where payroll data was a major component. The actions taken and the controls that were in place and operating during 2008 with respect to this material weakness, which was identified in previous years, were not sufficient to effectively remediate this material weakness as of December 31, 2008. In 2008, we continued our process to improve our data quality and controls surrounding our payroll process that began in 2007. During the middle of 2008, we began to relocate the payroll function from a shared services location in Midland, Texas to our corporate offices in Houston, Texas. During this transition, the payroll department lost a significant percentage of its staff which required their replacement with new personnel. We also increased the overall size of the payroll department upon its relocation to Houston. With this change, we also added new payroll practices and procedures. Additionally, throughout 2008, we worked on the replacement of our existing payroll system with a new human resource information system, which included a payroll system, that was initiated in late 2007. However, due to the nature and functionality of the payroll system that was in place during 2008, our conversion to a new system was delayed until January 2009. The implementation of a new human resource information system allows for automated workflow and approval of information, including, among other things, employee master file data, hours worked and rate changes. We believe that as the new payroll department employees receive the proper training and with the implementation of the new human resource and payroll system that was completed in January 2009, we will further strengthen our control structure, increase our efficiency in processing payroll and provide transparency of payroll related data, allowing for the remediation of this material weakness.
Our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report included herein.
 
Remediation of Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
In October 2006, we filed our 2003 FinancialAs described in “Item 9A. Controls and Informational Report onForm 8-K/A with the SEC, which described numerous material weaknessesProcedures” in internal control over financial reporting that we identified during our restatement and delayed financial reporting process. In the third quarter of 2007, we filed our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and reported that nine of the material weaknesses that we had previously identified remained as of December 31, 2006. Our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, filed in February 2008, reported that some of these material weaknesses had been remediated and that seven existed at December 31, 2007.
Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007 and continuing in 2008, the Company implemented numerous remediation efforts to address the material weaknesses in existence at December 31, 2007 as described in“Item 9A. Controls and Procedures”in the 2007 Report. As a result of these efforts, the Company’sour management determined that as of December 31, 2008, sixineffective control activities surrounding our payroll process constituted a material weakness to our system of internal control. These ineffective control activities had first been identified during 2006 and changes were made to our controls and procedures over 2007 and 2008, and continuing into 2009, in an effort to remediate these deficiencies. Activities to remediate the previously identified material weakness included relocating the payroll function to our corporate offices in Houston, Texas, replacement of personnel, increasing the overall size of the seven material weaknesses identifiedpayroll department, and the implementation of a new human resource information system. The new human resource information system implemented in the 2007 Report had been remediated, but as discussed above, the material weakness relating to theJanuary 2009 allows for automated workflow and approval of standard human resource transactions. Additionally, we have compensating controls surrounding the payroll process had not been remediated. While many of the changes in internal control over financial reporting were made during the fourth quarter of 2007, they were not in place and operating long enough during 2007 to be assessedsuch as effective. In addition, we made changes in internal control over financial reporting during 2008 to further address the material weaknesses identified in the 2007 Report. The material weaknesses identified in the 2007 Report that have been remediated are:
Financial Closeanalytical reviews of payroll expenses and Reporting.  Management instituted substantial changes in the fourth quarter of 2007 to our internal control structure related to our financial reporting and close process. These changes included additional personnel, additional analytical procedures and reviews, revised methodologies for the preparation


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of our financial statements, more reconciliations of our accounts and additional reconciliations between our general ledger and subledger systems as well as increased evidence validating those controls.payroll accounts. Based upon thesethe changes in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls, the Company’s management has concluded that the remediation of the material weakness for financial close and reporting hadour payroll process has been achieved as of December 31, 2008.
Authorizations of Expenditures.  During 2007, changes concerning authorization of expenditures were made that included the establishment of approval authorities, automated controls in our procurement system and analytical procedures around expenditures. Additionally, in 2008, we implemented an application that allows for automated and paperless invoicing and an automated workflow for approvals of expenditures. Based upon these changes in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls, the Company’s management has concluded that remediation of the material weakness for authorizations of expenditures had been achieved as of December 31, 2008.
Recording of Revenues.  During 2007, we added controls surrounding our recognition of revenues, such as analytical reviews of accrued revenues, analysis of aged receivables and account reconciliations between our revenue systems and general ledger. Based upon these changes in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls, the Company’s management has concluded that remediation of the material weakness for recording of revenues had been achieved as of December 31, 2008.
Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E).  In 2007, changes related to accounting for PP&E were made that included the preparation of roll forwards, reconciliations of balances and analytical reviews of balances and depreciation expense. Additionally, in 2008, we implemented analytical procedures and reviews to evaluate the status of assets recorded aswork-in-progress to ensure that depreciation expense for assets transferred out ofwork-in-progress was correct in all material respects as well as to ensure that gains and losses associated with disposals are reflected in the appropriate periods. Based upon these changes in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls, the Company’s management has concluded that remediation of the material weakness for PP&E had been achieved as of December 31, 2008.
User Developed Applications.  In 2008, we implemented a formal financial spreadsheet controls policy to govern the development, use and control of critical financial spreadsheets, which the users of these applications are following. Based upon this change in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls within the financial spreadsheet controls policy, the Company’s management has concluded that remediation of the material weakness for user developed applications had been achieved as of December 31, 2008.
Application Access and Segregation of Duties.  In 2007, to address application access and segregation of duties, we implemented management reports for business owner review as well as administrative controls and procedures. In 2008, we made improvements to our business owner review of application access and segregation of duties to allow for a more thorough review of access rights and duties. Based upon these changes in internal control and the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of these controls, the Company’s management has concluded that remediation of the material weakness for application access and segregation of duties had been achieved as of December 31, 2008.2009.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our last fiscalthe fourth quarter of 2008, other than those described above,2009, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.reporting; however, the testing of the remediation of the material weakness identified in the prior year was completed during the fourth quarter of 2009, allowing us to conclude that the remediation of this material weakness was achieved as of December 31, 2009.
 
ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
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PART III
 
ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 
Item 10 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.
 
ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
Item 11 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.
 
ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
Item 12 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.
 
ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
 
Item 13 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.


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ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTINGACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
 
Item 14 is incorporated by reference pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC within 120 days after the close of the year ended December 31, 2008.2009.
 
PART IV
 
ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
The following financial statements schedules and exhibits are filed as part of this report:
 
1. Financial Statements — See“Index to Consolidated Financial Statements”at Page 64.54.
 
2. Financial Statement Schedules filed in Part IV of this report are listed below:
 • Schedule II — Valuation and other Qualifying Accounts
We have omitted all other financial statement schedules because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements in notes to the financial statements.
 
3. Exhibits
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.1 Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.2 Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, FileNo. 001-08038.)
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.1 Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.2 Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.3 Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.4 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.5 Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 3.6 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted June 4, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of the Company party thereto, and Lehman Brothers Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 4.3 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)


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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.3 Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.4 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.5 Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.1 Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 22, 1999, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and the Bank of New York, a New York banking corporation as warrant agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(b) of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on February 3, 1999, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.2 Warrant Registration Rights Agreement dated January 22, 1999, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., the Guarantors named therein, Lehman Brothers Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., F.A.C. / Equities, a division of First Albany Corporation, and Dain Rauscher Wessels, a division of Dain Rauscher Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(e) of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on February 3, 1999, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.3 Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.4 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of the Company party thereto, and Lehman Brothers Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.5 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.6* Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
 10.1† Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.2† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.3† The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.4† Form of Award Agreement under the 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.5† Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on August 24, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.6† Form of Non-Plan Option Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement onForm S-8 filed on September 25, 2007, FileNo. 333-146294.)
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 4.5 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2009, among Key Energy Services California, Inc., the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.1† Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.2† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.3† The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.4† Form of Award Agreement under the 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 19, 2006, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.5† Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 24, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.6† Form of Non-Plan Option Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on September 25, 2007, File No. 333-146294.)
 10.7† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on November 1, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.8† Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.9† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 16, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.10† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on April 16, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.11† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.12† Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.13† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Richard J. Alario, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.14† Acknowledgment and Waiver by Richard J. Alario, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 2005, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.15† Employment Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2009, by and between Trey Whichard and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 1, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.7†Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on November 1, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.8†Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on February 28, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.9†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Richard J. Alario, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.10†Acknowledgment and Waiver by Richard J. Alario, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated March 29, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.11†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among William M. Austin, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.12†.16† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Newton W. Wilson III, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.13†.17† Acknowledgment and Waiver by Newton W. Wilson III, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated March 29, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.14†*.18† Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated October 22, 2008, between Kimberly R. Frye, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.15†.19† Restated Employment Agreement dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Kim B. Clarke, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.16†.20† Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.17†.21† First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 26, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.18†.22† Employment Agreement, dated November 17, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.19†.23† First Amendment to Employment Agreement, effective as of January 24, 2005, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.20†.24† Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Don D. Weinheimer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on February 28, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.21†.25† Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and J. Marshall Dodson. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.22†.26† Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and D. Bryan Norwood. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.27†Restated Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and Tommy Pipes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.28†Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and John Carnett. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.29†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among William M. Austin, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
10.30†Letter Agreement, dated February 5, 2009, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
10.31†Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims by and between Kevin P. Collins and Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.23†* Restated Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and Tommy Pipes.
 10.24†* Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and John Carnett.
 10.25 Office Lease, effective as of January 20, 2005, between Crescent 1301 McKinney, L.P. and Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated January 26, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.26 First Amendment to Office Lease, dated as of March 15, 2005, between Crescent 1301 McKinney, L.P. and Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated June 30, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.27 Second Amendment to Office Lease, dated as of July 24, 2005, between Crescent 1301 McKinney, L.P. and Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated June 30, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.28 Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.29 Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, between and among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 20, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.30 First Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.31* Second Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein.
 10.32 Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2007, by and among the Company, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and Lehman Brothers, Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the initial purchasers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 15, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.33 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Kings Oil Tools, Inc. and Thomas Fowler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on December 13, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.34 Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Western Drilling Holdings, Inc., and Fred S. Holmes and Barbara J. Holmes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.35 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, LLC, and E. Kent Tolman, Nita Tolman, Ronald D. Jones and Melinda Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 5, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.36 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 22, 2008, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Leader Energy Services Ltd., Leader Energy Services USA Ltd., and CementRite, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on July 24, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.32† Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims by and between W. Phillip Marcum and Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.33† Separation and Release Agreement, dated February 11, 2009, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.34† Separation and Release Agreement, dated February 11, 2009, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.35 Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.36 Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2009, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2009, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.37 Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, between and among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.38 First Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.39 Second Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.40 Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2007, by and among the Company, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and Lehman Brothers, Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the initial purchasers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.41 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Kings Oil Tools, Inc. and Thomas Fowler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2007, File No. 001-08038.)
 10.42 Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Western Drilling Holdings, Inc., and Fred S. Holmes and Barbara J. Holmes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.43 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, LLC, and E. Kent Tolman, Nita Tolman, Ronald D. Jones and Melinda Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
 
 By: 
/s/  J. Marshall Dodson
T.M. Whichard III
J. Marshall Dodson,T.M. Whichard III,
Senior Vice President and Chief AccountingFinancial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
Date: February 27, 200926, 2010
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Richard J. Alario and J. Marshall Dodson,T.M. Whichard III, and each of them, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full powers of substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report onForm 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission granting to said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to perform any other act on behalf of the undersigned required to be done in connection therewith.
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in thetheir capacities and on the dates indicated.February 26, 2010.
 
     
Signature
 
Title
Date
 
   
/s/  Richard J. Alario

Richard J. Alario
 Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
February 27, 2009
   
/s/  J. Marshall DodsonT.M. Whichard III

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

Ike C. Smith
 Vice President and ChiefController (Principal Accounting Officer (Principal Financial Officer)February 27, 2009
   
/s/  David J. Breazzano

David J. Breazzano
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009
   
/s/  Lynn R. Coleman

Lynn R. Coleman
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009
   
/s/  Kevin P. Collins

Kevin P. Collins
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009
   
/s/  William D. Fertig

William D. Fertig
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009


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Signature
Title
   
/s/  W. Phillip Marcum

W. Phillip Marcum
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009


Signature
Title
Date
   
/s/  Ralph S. Michael, III

Ralph S. Michael, III
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009
   
/s/  William F. Owens

William F. Owens
 Director
 February 27, 2009
/s/  Robert K. Reeves

Robert K. Reeves
Director
  
/s/  J. Robinson West

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

Arlene M. Yocum
 DirectorFebruary 27, 2009
/s/  Robert K. Reeves

Robert K. Reeves
DirectorFebruary 27, 2009
/s/  J. Robinson West

J. Robinson West
DirectorFebruary 27, 2009


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Key Energy Services, Inc.
We have audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) the consolidated financial statements of Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries referred to in our report dated February 24, 2009, which is included in the annual report to security holders and incorporated by reference in Part II of this form. Our report on the consolidated financial statements includes explanatory paragraphs, which discuss the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, and FSPEITF 00-19-2,Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements. Our audits of the basic financial statements included the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15, which is the responsibility of the Company’s management. In our opinion, this financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/  GRANT THORNTON LLP
Houston, Texas
February 24, 2009


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Key Energy Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
                         
     Additions       
  Balance at
     Charged to
          
  Beginning of
  Charged to
  Other
        Balance at
 
  Period  Expense  Accounts  Acquisitions  Deductions  End of Period 
  (In thousands) 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts:                        
As of December 31, 2008 $13,501  $37  $(38) $15  $(2,047) $11,468 
As of December 31, 2007  12,998   3,675      1,251   (4,423)  13,501 
As of December 31, 2006  10,843   1,854   301         12,998 


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.1 Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.2 Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.3 Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’sForm 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.4 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’sForm 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.5 Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’sForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.1 Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 22, 1999, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and the Bank of New York, a New York banking corporation as warrant agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(b) of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on February 3, 1999, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.2 Warrant Registration Rights Agreement dated January 22, 1999, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., the Guarantors named therein, Lehman Brothers Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., F.A.C. / Equities, a division of First Albany Corporation, and Dain Rauscher Wessels, a division of Dain Rauscher Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(e) of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on February 3, 1999, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.3 Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.4 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of the Company party thereto, and Lehman Brothers Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.5 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.6* Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
 10.1† Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.2† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.3† The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.4† Form of Award Agreement under the 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 3.1 Articles of Restatement of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.2 Unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., dated January 11, 2000, limiting the designation of the additional authorized shares to common stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.3 Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted September 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 22, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.4 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted November 2, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.5 Amendments to Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted April 4, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 3.6 Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Key Energy Services, Inc., adopted June 4, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 10, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of the Company party thereto, and Lehman Brothers Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.3 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 22, 2008, among Key Marine Services, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2009, among Key Energy Mexico, LLC, the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 4.5 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2009, among Key Energy Services California, Inc., the existing Guarantors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.1† Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan, as an amendment and restatement effective November 17, 1997 of the Key Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed November 26, 1997, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.2† Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.3† The 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)


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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
10.4†Form of Award Agreement under the 2006 Phantom Share Plan of Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.5† Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed ondated August 24, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.6† Form of Non-Plan Option Agreement under Key Energy Group, Inc. 1997 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement onForm S-8 filed on September 25, 2007, FileNo. 333-146294.)
 10.7† Key Energy Services, Inc. 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on November 1, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.8† Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, filedFileNo. 001-08038.)
10.9†Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2007 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on February 28,Form 8-K dated April 16, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.9†.10†Key Energy Services, Inc. 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by Reference to Appendix A of the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed on April 16, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.11†Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.12†Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under 2009 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.13† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Richard J. Alario, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.10†.14† Acknowledgment and Waiver by Richard J. Alario, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated March 29, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.11†.15† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among William M. Austin, Key Energy Services, Inc.March 26, 2009, by and between Trey Whichard and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008,dated April 1, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.12†.16† Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Newton W. Wilson III, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.13†.17† Acknowledgment and Waiver by Newton W. Wilson III, dated March 25, 2005, regarding rescinded option grant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated March 29, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.14†*.18† Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated October 22, 2008, between Kimberly R. Frye, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.15†.19† Restated Employment Agreement dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among Kim B. Clarke, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
Description
 10.16†.20† Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.17†.21† First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 26, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Jim D. Flynt. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.18†.22† Employment Agreement, dated November 17, 2004, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.19†.23† First Amendment to Employment Agreement, effective as of January 24, 2005, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Phil Coyne. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated October 19, 2006, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.20†.24† Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and Don D. Weinheimer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on February 28, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.25†Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and J. Marshall Dodson. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.26†Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and D. Bryan Norwood. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.27†Restated Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and Tommy Pipes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.28†Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and John Carnett. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.29†Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 31, 2007, among William M. Austin, Key Energy Services, Inc. and Key Energy Shared Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on January 7, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.30†Letter Agreement, dated February 5, 2009, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.31†Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims by and between Kevin P. Collins and Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.32†Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims by and between W. Phillip Marcum and Key Energy Services, Inc. dated April 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.33†Separation and Release Agreement, dated February 11, 2009, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
10.34†Separation and Release Agreement, dated February 11, 2009, by and between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC, Key Energy Services, Inc. and William M. Austin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.21† Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and J. Marshall Dodson. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.22† Employment Agreement, dated August 14, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and D. Bryan Norwood. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.23†* Restated Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Shared Services, LLC and Tommy Pipes.
 10.24†* Employment Agreement, effective August 1, 2007, between Key Energy Services, Inc. and John Carnett.
 10.25 Office Lease, effective as of January 20, 2005, between Crescent 1301 McKinney, L.P. and Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated January 26, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.26 First Amendment to Office Lease, dated as of March 15, 2005, between Crescent 1301 McKinney, L.P. and Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated June 30, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.27 Second Amendment to Office Lease, dated as of July 24, 2005, between Crescent 1301 McKinney, L.P. and Key Energy Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K dated June 30, 2005, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.28 Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.29 Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, between and among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 20, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.30 First Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.31* Second Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein.
 10.32 Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2007, by and among the Company, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and Lehman Brothers, Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the initial purchasers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 15, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.33 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Kings Oil Tools, Inc. and Thomas Fowler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on December 13, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.34 Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Western Drilling Holdings, Inc., and Fred S. Holmes and Barbara J. Holmes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.35 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, LLC, and E. Kent Tolman, Nita Tolman, Ronald D. Jones and Melinda Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 5, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 10.35 Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2007, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.36 Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2009, among Key Energy Services, Inc., each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Paying Agent, Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on October 29, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.37 Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, between and among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 20, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.38 First Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.39 Second Amendment to Stock and Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, the Sellers named therein, and Moncla Well Service, Inc. and certain other affiliated companies named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.40 Purchase Agreement, dated November 14, 2007, by and among the Company, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and Lehman Brothers, Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as representatives of the initial purchasers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on November 15, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.41 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Kings Oil Tools, Inc. and Thomas Fowler. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on December 13, 2007, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.42 Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2008, among Key Energy Services, LLC, Western Drilling Holdings, Inc., and Fred S. Holmes and Barbara J. Holmes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on April 9, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.43 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, LLC, and E. Kent Tolman, Nita Tolman, Ronald D. Jones and Melinda Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on June 5, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.44 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 22, 2008, by and among Key Energy Pressure Pumping Services, LLC, Leader Energy Services Ltd., Leader Energy Services USA Ltd., and CementRite, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on July 24, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.45 Master Agreement, dated August 26, 2008, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on September 2, 2008, FileNo. 001-08038.)
 10.46 Amendment to Master Agreement, dated March 11, 2009, by and among Key Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy services Cyprus Ltd., OOO Geostream Assets Management and L-Group. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on March 25, 2009, FileNo. 001-08038.)

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

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