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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022
OR

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to            

For the transition period from              to            
Commission file number 1‑4221

1-4221

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

(Exact Namename of Registrantregistrant as Specifiedspecified in Its Charter)

its charter)

Delaware
73-0679879
(State or Other Jurisdictionother jurisdiction of
Incorporation
incorporation or Organization)

organization)

73‑0679879
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1437 S. Boulder Ave., Suite 1400, Tulsa, Oklahoma
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

74119‑3623
(Zip Code)

(918) 742‑5531
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code


1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(918) 742-5531
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchangeeach exchange on Which Registered

which registered

Common Stock ($0.10 par value)

HP

New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well‑knownwell-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐  No ☒

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 ☒  No ☐

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 of Regulation S‑TS-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrantregistrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S‑K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10‑K or any amendment to this Form 10‑K. ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non‑accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer Non‑accelerated filer 
Smaller reporting company ☐

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Non‑accelerated filer ☐
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)         

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐  No ☒

At March 31, 2017,2022, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the votingRegistrant’s common stock held by non‑affiliates was approximately $7.03billion.

$4.50 billion based on the closing price of such stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date of $42.78.

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at November 10, 2017:    108,605,547

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

9, 2022: 105,394,298

Portions of the Registrant’s 20182023 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 7, 2018in calendar year 2023 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10‑K. The 20182023 Proxy Statement will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this Form 10‑K relates.



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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD‑LOOKING STATEMENTS


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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10‑K (“Form 10‑K”) includes “forward‑looking statements”contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Form 10‑K,10-K, including without limitation, statements regarding the Registrant’sour future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, and financing and funding are forward‑lookingforward-looking statements. In addition, forward‑lookingforward-looking statements generallyinclude all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward‑lookingforward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, or “continue”“may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “continue,” or the negative thereof or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates, and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Although the Registrant believeswe believe that the expectations reflected in such forward‑lookingforward-looking statements are reasonable, itwe can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved.

These forward-looking statements include, among others, information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations and statements about the following such as:
our business strategy;
estimates of our revenues, income, earnings per share, and market share;
our capital structure and our ability to return cash to stockholders through dividends or share repurchases;
the amount and nature of our future capital expenditures and how we expect to fund our capital expenditures;
the volatility of future oil and natural gas prices;
contracting of our rigs and actions by current or potential customers;
the effects of actions by, or disputes among or between, members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and other oil producing nations (together, “OPEC+”) with respect to production levels or other matters related to the prices of oil and natural gas;
changes in future levels of drilling activity and capital expenditures by our customers, whether as a result of global capital markets and liquidity, changes in prices of oil and natural gas or otherwise, which may cause us to idle or stack additional rigs, or increase our capital expenditures and the construction, upgrade or acquisition of rigs;
the ongoing effect and impact of public health crises, such as the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic;
changes in worldwide rig supply and demand, competition, or technology;
possible cancellation, suspension, renegotiation or termination (with or without cause) of our contracts as a result of general or industry-specific economic conditions, mechanical difficulties, performance or other reasons;
expansion and growth of our business and operations;
our belief that the final outcome of our legal proceedings will not materially affect our financial results;
impact of federal and state legislative and regulatory actions and policies, affecting our costs and increasing operation restrictions or delay and other adverse impacts on our business;
environmental or other liabilities, risks, damages or losses, whether related to storms or hurricanes (including wreckage or debris removal), collisions, grounding, blowouts, fires, explosions, other accidents, terrorism or otherwise, for which insurance coverage and contractual indemnities may be insufficient, unenforceable or otherwise unavailable;
impact of geopolitical developments and tensions, war and uncertainty in oil-producing countries (including the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and any related political or economic responses and counter-responses or otherwise by various global actors or the general effect on the global economy);
global economic conditions, such as a general slowdown in the global economy, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures, and their impact on the Company;
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our financial condition and liquidity;
tax matters, including our effective tax rates, tax positions, results of audits, changes in tax laws, treaties and regulations, tax assessments and liabilities for taxes;
the occurrence of cybersecurity incidents, attacks or other breaches to our information technology systems;
potential impacts on our business resulting from climate change, greenhouse gas regulations, and the impact of climate change related changes in the frequency and severity of weather patterns;
potential long-lived asset impairments; and
our sustainability strategy, including expectations, plans, or goals related to corporate responsibility, sustainability and environmental matters, and any related reputational risks as a result of execution of this strategy.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Registrant’sour expectations or results discussed in the forward‑looking statements are disclosed in this Form 10‑K under Item 1A—“Risk “Risk Factors”, as well as in and Item 7—“Management’s “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” All subsequent written and oral forward‑looking statements attributable to the Registrant,us, or persons acting on itsour behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. The Registrant assumesBecause of the underlying risks and uncertainties, we caution you against placing undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We assume no duty to update or revise itsthese forward‑looking statements based on changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required by law.

Risk Factors Summary


This summary briefly lists the principal risks and uncertainties facing our business, which are only a select portion of those risks. A more complete discussion of those risks and uncertainties is set forth in this Form 10‑K under Item 1A— “Risk Factors.” Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect us. If any of these risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Our business is subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties:

Business and Operating Risks

the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry;
global economic conditions and volatility in oil and gas prices;
the drilling services and solutions business is highly competitive;
new technologies may cause our drilling methods and equipment to become less competitive;
our drilling and technology-related operations are subject to a number of operational risks, and we are not fully insured against all of these risks;
cybersecurity risks;
risks associated with our acquisitions, dispositions and investments;
the impact of technology disputes;
the effect of unexpected events;
our reliance on management and competition for experienced personnel;
the effect of the loss of one or a number of our large customers;
our current backlog of drilling services and solutions revenue may not be ultimately realized;
risks associated with our contracts with national oil companies;
fixed costs may not decline in proportion to decreases in rig utilization and dayrates;
shortages of drilling equipment and supplies;
unionization efforts and labor regulations in certain countries in which we operate;

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the impact and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic;

the effect of improvements in or new discoveries of alternative technologies;
risks associated with doing business in certain foreign countries;
Financial Risks

covenants in our debt agreements restrict our ability to engage in certain activities;
we may be required to record impairment charges with respect to our drilling rigs and other assets;
the impact of a downgrade in our credit ratings;
our ability to access capital markets could be limited;
credit, market and interest rate risks may negatively impact the value of our marketable securities;
our inability to generate cash to service all of our indebtedness;
the impact of the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") with an alternative rate on outstanding debt;
Legal and Regulatory Risks

the impact of the regulation of greenhouse gases and climate change;
the impact of new legislation and regulatory initiatives related to hydraulic fracturing or other aspects of the oil and gas industry;
risks related to our statements and disclosures regarding our sustainability goals and initiatives;
failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or foreign anti-bribery legislation;
complex and evolving laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection;
government policies, mandates and regulations specifically affecting the energy sector and related industries;
the impact of legal claims and litigation;
the effect of additional tax liabilities, limitations on our use of net operating losses and tax credits and/or our significant net deferred tax liability;
failure to comply with or changes to governmental and environmental laws;
Risks Related to Our Common Stock and Corporate Structure

we may reduce or suspend our dividend in the future;
the market price of our common stock may be highly volatile;
certain provisions of our corporate governing documents could make an acquisition of our company more difficult; and
the effect of public and investor sentiment towards climate change, fossil fuels and other environmental, social and governance ("ESG") matters on our cost of capital and the price of our common stock.


PART I

PART I

Item 1.  BUSINESS

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (which("H&P," which, together with its subsidiaries, is identified as the “Company”, “we”,“Company,” “we,” “us” or “our,” except where stated or the context requires otherwise), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on February 3, 1940 and is successor to a business originally organized in 1920. We provide performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies that are primarily engaged in contract drilling of oilintended to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and gas wellsmore economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. We are an important partner for a number of oil and gas exploration and production companies, but we focus primarily on the drilling segment of the oil and this business accounts for almost allgas production value chain. Our technology services focus on developing, promoting and commercializing technologies designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of ourdrilling operations, as well as wellbore quality and placement.
Our drilling services operations are organized into the following reportable operating revenues.

Our contract drilling business is composed of three reportable business segments: U.S. Land,North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico and International Land. During fiscal 2017, our U.S. LandSolutions.  Our North America Solutions operations drilledare primarily located in Texas, but traditionally also operate in other states, depending on demand. Such states include: Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. Additionally, Offshore Gulf of Mexico operations wereare conducted in Louisiana and in U.S. federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. OurMexico and our International Land segment conducted drillingSolutions operations have rigs and/or services primarily located in four international locations during fiscal 2017:locations: Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia and United Arab Emirates (“UAE”).

Emirates. 

We are also engaged in the ownership, developmentown and operationoperate a limited number of commercial real estate and the research, development and lease for useproperties located in the oil and gas drilling industry of rotary steerable technology.Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our real estate investments located exclusively within Tulsa, Oklahoma, include a shopping center containing approximately 441,000 leasable square feet, multi‑tenant industrial warehouse properties containing approximately one million366,000 leasable square feet and approximately 210176 acres of undeveloped real estate. Since 2008, our subsidiary, TerraVici Drilling Solutions, Inc., has pursued the development of patented rotary steerable technology as a means to enhance our horizontal and directional drilling services. We expect to continueOur research and development endeavors include both internal development and external acquisition of thisdeveloping technologies. Our wholly-owned captive insurance companies (the “Captives”) are primarily used to insure the deductibles for our workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, rig property and other technologya medical stop-loss program. The Company and the Captives maintain excess property and casualty reinsurance programs with third-party insurers in 2018. In addition,an effort to limit the financial impact of significant events covered under these programs. Our real estate operations, our incubator program for new research and development projects, and our wholly-owned captive insurance companies are included in June"Other."
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Drilling Fleet

The following map shows the number of available rigs by basin in our North America Solutions reportable segment as of September 30, 2022:
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The following table sets forth certain information concerning our North America Solutions drilling rigs as of September 30, 2022:
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Location
Super-Spec FlexRig®1
Non Super-Spec FlexRig®2
Total Fleet
Total AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs Contracted
TX13296313596
NM40344034
OK211312213
LA119119
ND11101110
PA5454
CO112233
WV3333
UT3333
OH22
WY1111
Totals23017462236176
(1)AC drive, minimum of 1,500 horsepower drawworks, minimum of 750,000 lbs. hookload rating, 7,500 psi mud circulating system, and multiple-well pad capability.
(2)AC drive, 1,500 horsepower drawworks, 500,000 or 750,000 lbs. hookload rating, 5,000 or 7,500 psi mud circulating system, may or may not have multiple-well pad capability.
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The following table sets forth certain information concerning our Offshore Gulf of Mexico drilling rigs as of September 30, 2022:
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Location
Shallow Water1
Deep Water1
Total Fleet
Total AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs Contracted
Louisiana2
33
Gulf of Mexico113344
Totals413374
(1)Deep water rigs operate on floating facilities and shallow water rigs operate on fixed facilities.
(2)Rigs are idle, stacked on land and not in state waters.

The following table sets forth certain information concerning our International Solutions drilling rigs as of September 30, 2022:
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Location
AC (FlexRig® 3)1
AC (FlexRig® 4)2
Other AC
SCR3
Total Fleet
Total AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs ContractedTotal AvailableRigs Contracted
Argentina12844208
Colombia2112253
Bahrain3131
Totals1487111622812
(1)Other than four super–spec rigs in Argentina, the FlexRig® 3 is equipped with an AC drive, 1,500 horsepower drawworks, and a 750,000 lb. hookload rating. It can be equipped with an optional skid or walking system, third mud pump, and 7,500 psi high pressure mud system.
(2)The FlexRig® 4 model has a proprietary Bit Guidance System thatsmall footprint and is an algorithm-drivendesigned to be highly mobile. The rig is equipped with a 300,000 lb. mast, 400HP top drive and two mud pumps. Range 3 drill pipe is used without setback. The rig is capable of horizontal and vertical drilling, but is primarily used for vertical drilling.
(3)A silicon-controlled-rectifier (“SCR”) system that considersconverts alternate current (“AC”) produced by one or more AC generator sets into direct current (“DC”). Of the total economic consequencessix SCR rigs, one is equipped with 2,100 horsepower drawworks and the remaining five are equipped with 3,000 horsepower drawworks to drill deep conventional wells.
Drilling Services and Solutions
General
We are the largest provider of directional drilling decisions and has proven to consistently lower drilling costs through more efficient drilling and increase hydrocarbon production through smoother wellbores and more accurate well placement.  We intend to utilize and continue to advance this technology to provide benefits for the drilling industry.  Each of the businesses operates independently of the others through wholly‑owned subsidiaries. This operating decentralization is balanced by centralized finance, legal, human resources and information technology organizations.

CONTRACT DRILLING

General

We believe that we are one of the majorsuper-spec AC drive land and offshore platform drilling contractorsrigs in the western hemisphere.Western Hemisphere. Operating principally in North and South America, we specialize in shallow to deepshale and unconventional resource plays, drilling challenging and complex wells in oil and gas producing basins ofin the United States and in drilling for oil and gas in international locations. In the United States, we drawhave a diverse mix of customers consisting of large independent, major, mid-sized and small cap oil companies and private independent companies (including private equity-backed companies) that are primarily focused on unconventional shale basins. In South America and the Middle East, our customers primarily from the major oil companies and the larger independent oil companies. In South America, our current customers include major international and national oil companies.

We did not have any individual customers that represented 10% or more of our total consolidated revenues in fiscal years 2022, 2021, or 2020.
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The following table presents operating statistics for the fiscal years 2022, 2021, and 2020:
Year Ended September 30,
North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational Solutions
202220212020202220212020202220212020
Revenue days1
59,672 39,19949,0031,460 1,5521,9223,036 1,8154,605
Average active rigs2
163107134 44 5 85 13
Number of active rigs at the end of period3
1761276912 
Number of available rigs at the end of period23623626228 30 32 
(1)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue during the period.
(2)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e. 365 days). This includes the impact of downsizing our fleet and/or rigs that have been reclassified to assets held-for-sale. See Note 4—Property, Plant and Equipment to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.
Our Segments
North America Solutions Segment
We believe we operate the largest and most technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in North America and have a presence in most of the U.S. shale and unconventional basins. We have the leading market share in at least three of the most active oil basins, which include the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, and Woodford Shale. Nearly all of our active rigs are capable of drilling horizontal or directional wells. As of September 30, 2022, we had approximately 22 percent of the total market share in U.S. land drilling and approximately 34 percent of the super-spec market share in U.S. land drilling. In the United States, we have the industry's largest super-spec fleet with 230 rigs, of which 174were under contract at September 30, 2022. In total, 176 of our 236marketed rigs were active under contract, 119 were under fixed‑term contracts, and 57 were working well-to-well as of September 30, 2022.
Our drilling technology within this segment enables a solutions-based approach that provides performance-driven drilling services designed to help deliver greater levels of drilling efficiency, accuracy, consistency, optimization and a reduction of human error to create higher quality wellbores with lower overall risk. This technology is intended to address our customers' unique challenges based upon their goals and desired outcomes which will often vary from well to well, basin to basin.
Our North America Solutions segment contributed approximately 86.8 percent ($1.8 billion) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2017,year 2022, compared to approximately 84.2 percent ($1.0 billion) and 83.1 percent ($1.5 billion) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively. In North America, our customers are primarily from the major integrated oil companies, large independent oil companies, small cap oil companies and private independent companies (including private equity-backed companies). Revenue from drilling services performed for our largest North America Solutions drilling customer totaled approximately 7.9 percent ($141.0 million) of the North America Solutions segment revenues during fiscal year 2022.
Offshore Gulf of Mexico Segment
Our Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment has been in operation since 1968 and currently consists of seven platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We supply the rig equipment and crews and the operator, who owns the platform, will typically provide production equipment or other necessary facilities. Our offshore rig fleet operates on conventional fixed leg platforms and floating platforms attached to the sea floor with mooring lines, such as Spars and Tension Leg Platforms. Additionally, we receivedprovide management contract services to customer platforms where the customer owns the drilling rig.
As of September 30, 2022, four of the seven offshore rigs were under contract. Our Offshore Gulf of Mexico operations contributed approximately 556.1 percent ($125.5 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal year 2022, compared to approximately 10.4 percent ($126.4 million) and 8.1 percent ($143.1 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively. Revenues from drilling services performed for our largest offshore drilling customer totaled approximately 76.6 percent ($96.1 million) of offshore revenues during fiscal year 2022.
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International Solutions Segment
Our International Solutions segment primarily conducts operations in Argentina, Colombia, Bahrain and U.A.E. As of September 30, 2022, we had twelve land rigs contracted for work in locations outside of the United States. Our International Solutions operations contributed approximately 6.6 percent ($136.1 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal year 2022, compared to approximately 4.8 percent ($57.9 million) and 8.1 percent ($144.2 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Argentina As of September 30, 2022, we had 20 available rigs in Argentina. Revenues generated by Argentine drilling operations contributed approximately 4.4 percent ($91.4 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal year 2022 compared to approximately 2.3 percent ($27.9 million) and 4.8 percent ($84.4 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively. Revenues from drilling services performed for our two largest customers in Argentina totaled approximately 3.5 percent of our consolidated operating revenues fromand approximately 53.3 percent of our ten largest contractinternational operating revenues during fiscal year 2022. The Argentine drilling customers. EOG Resources, Inc., Continental Resourcescontracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.
Colombia As of September 30, 2022, we had five available rigs in Colombia. Revenues generated by Colombian drilling operations contributed approximately 1.1 percent ($22.0 million) of our consolidated operating revenues in fiscal year 2022, compared to approximately 0.1 percent ($1.7 million) and Occidental Oil0.4 percent ($6.4 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal years 2021 and Gas Corporation (respectively, “EOG”, “Continental” and “Oxy”), including their affiliates, are our three largest contract drilling customers. We perform drilling services for EOG and Continental in U.S. land operations and Oxy on a world-wide basis.2020, respectively. Revenues from drilling services performed for EOG, Continental and Oxyour two largest customers in fiscal 2017 accounted forColombia totaled approximately 91.1 percent 9 percent and 7 percent, respectively, of our consolidated operating revenues and approximately 16.2 percent of our international operating revenues during fiscal year 2022. The Colombian drilling contracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.
BahrainAs of September 30, 2022, we had three available rigs in Bahrain.  Revenues generated by Bahrain drilling operations contributed approximately 0.8 percent ($17.0 million) of our consolidated operating revenues in fiscal year 2022, compared to approximately 2.3 percent ($27.4 million) and 1.6 percent ($28.7 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively.  All of our revenues in Bahrain are from a partner of the local national oil company.
United Arab EmiratesDuring the year ended September 30, 2022, our operations in U.A.E. consisted of services provided to ADNOC Drilling Company P.J.S.C. ("ADNOC Drilling"), primarily in the form of secondment labor, as part of the strategic alliance that was announced in September 2021. H&P's alliance with ADNOC Drilling includes several accretive projects, in addition to general consulting services, that leverage H&P's expertise and technologies to help deliver more competitive well completion times, greater drilling efficiencies, and improved well economics. Currently, H&P does not own any drilling rigs within U.A.E.
Other Operations
We own and operate a limited number of commercial real estate properties located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our real estate investments include a shopping center and undeveloped real estate.
On October 1, 2019, we elected to utilize the Captives to insure the deductibles for our workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability insurance programs. Casualty claims occurring prior to October 1, 2019 will remain recorded within each of the operating segments and future adjustments to these claims will continue to be reflected within the operating segments. Reserves for legacy claims occurring prior to October 1, 2019, will remain as liabilities in our operating segments until they have been resolved. Changes in those reserves will be reflected in segment earnings as they occur. We will continue to utilize the Captives to finance the risk of loss to equipment and rig property assets. The Company and the Captives maintain excess property and casualty reinsurance programs with third-party insurers in an effort to limit the financial impact of significant events covered under these programs. Our operating subsidiaries are paying premiums to the Captives, typically on a monthly basis, for the same period.

estimated losses based on the external actuarial analysis. These premiums are currently held in a restricted cash account, resulting in a transfer of risk from our operating subsidiaries to the Captives. The Company self-insures employee health plan exposures in excess of employee deductibles. Starting in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Captives' insurer issued a stop-loss program that will reimburse the Company's health plan for claims that exceed $50,000. This program is reviewed at the end of each policy year by an outside actuary.

The Company's incubator program includes the activity related to new research and development projects.
Our real estate operations, our incubator program for new research and development projects, and our wholly-owned captive insurance companies are included in "Other" within our segment disclosures.
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Rigs, Equipment, R&D, Facilities, and Environmental Compliance

We provide drilling rigs, equipment, personnel and related ancillary services on a contract basis. These services are provided so that our customers may explore for and develop oil and gas from onshore areas and from fixed platforms, tension‑leg platforms and spars in offshore areas. Each of the drilling rigs consists of engines, drawworks, a mast, pumps, blowout preventers, a drill string and related equipment. The intended well depth and the drilling site conditions are the principal factors that determine the size and type of rig most suitable for a particular drilling job. A land drilling rig may be moved from location to location without modification to the rig. A platform rig is specifically

Facilities

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designed to perform drilling operations upon a particular platform. While a platform rig may be moved from its original platform, significant expense is incurred to modify a platform rig for operation on each subsequent platform. In addition to traditional platform rigs, we operate self‑moving platform drilling rigs and drilling rigs to be used on tension‑leg platforms and spars. The self‑moving rig is designed to be moved without the use of expensive derrick barges. The tension‑leg platforms and spars allow drilling operations to be conducted in much deeper water than traditional fixed platforms.

Mechanical rigs rely on belts, pulleys and other mechanical devices to control drilling speed and other rig processes. As such, mechanical rigs are not highly efficient or precise in their operation. In contrast to mechanical rigs, SCR rigs rely on direct current for power. This enables motor speed to be controlled by changing electrical voltage. Compared to mechanical rigs, SCR rigs operate with greater efficiency, more power and better control. AC rigs provide for even greater efficiency and flexibility than what can be achieved with mechanical or SCR rigs. AC rigs use a variable frequency drive that allows motor speed to be manipulated via changes to electrical frequency. The variable frequency drive permits greater control of motor speed for more precision. Among other attributes, AC rigs are electrically more efficient, produce more torque, utilize regenerative braking, have digital controls and AC motors require less maintenance.

During the mid‑late 1990’s, we undertook ana strategic initiative to use our land and offshore platform drilling experience to develop a new generation of drilling rigsrig that would be safer, faster‑movingthe safest, fastest-moving and higherhighest performing than mechanical rigs. In 1998, we put to work a new generation of highly mobile/depth flexiblerig in the land drilling rigs (individuallymarket. Our first FlexRig® drilling rig entered the “FlexRig®”). Since the introduction ofmarket in 1998. We continued to innovate and in 2002 introduced our FlexRigs, we have focused on designing, building, and periodically upgrading, high‑performance, high‑efficiency rigs to be used exclusively in our contract drilling business. We believed that over time FlexRigs would displace older less capable rigs. With the advent of unconventional shale plays, ourfirst AC drive FlexRigs have proven to be particularly well suited for more complex horizontal drilling requirements. The FlexRig has been able to significantly reduce average rig move and drilling times compared to similar depth‑rated traditional land rigs. In addition, the FlexRig allows greater depth flexibility and provides greater operating efficiency. The original rigs, were designated as FlexRig1 and FlexRig2 rigs and were designed to drill wells with a depth of between 8,000 and 18,000 feet. In 2001, we announced that we would build the next generation of FlexRigs, known as “FlexRig3”, which incorporated new drilling technology and improved safety and environmental design. These rigs found immediate success by delivering higher value wells to the customer and marked the beginning of the AC land rig revolution.

We also changed our pricing and contracting strategy, and beginning in 2005, predominantly all new environmentalFlexRig® drilling rigs were built, supported by a firm contract, and safety design. This newgenerated attractive returns. To date, we have built over 200 FlexRig® rigs that align with this strategy. An important part of our strategy was to design a rig that could support continuous improvement through upgrade capability of the hardware and software on the rigs to take advantage of technology improvements and lengthening the industry rig replacement cycle. These upgrades included, integrated top drive, AC electric drive, hydraulic BOP handling system, hydraulic tubular make‑upbut were not limited to, enhanced drilling control systems and break‑out system, split crownsoftware, skid and traveling blocks and an enlarged drill floor that enables simultaneous crew activities. In 2004, we deployed the first FlexRig3 skiddingwalking systems to enable efficient multi-well pad developments.  Over 135 of these systems have since been installed on FlexRig3’s operating in both the United States and international locations.  In 2017, we announced and began to deploy FlexRig3 walking system conversions as a second FlexRig3 solution for multi-well pad designs.  FlexRig3s are designed to target well depths of between 8,000 and 25,000 feet.

In 2006, we placed into service our first FlexRig4. While FlexRig4s are similar to our FlexRig3s, the FlexRig4s are designed to efficiently drill more shallow depth wells of between 4,000 and 18,000 feet. The FlexRig4 design includes a trailerized version and a skidding version, which incorporate additional environmental and safety designs. While the FlexRig4 trailerized version provides for more efficient well site to well site rig moves, the skidding version allows for drilling of upmultiple well pads, 7,500 psi mud systems, set back capacity to 22 wells from a single pad which results in reduced environmental impact.

accommodate the pipe that the longer laterals demanded, and additional mud system capacity.

In 2011, we announced the introduction of the FlexRig5 design. The FlexRig5 is suitedintroduced a FlexRig® design for long lateral drilling of multiple wells from a single location which is well suitedand for drilling horizontally in unconventional shale reservoirs. The new design preservespreserved the key performance features of FlexRig3 combined withearlier designs but added a bi‑directional pad drillingbi-directional skidding system and equipment capacities suitable for drilling long lateral wells.
In 2016, we saw the further progression of longer lateral wells, in excesswhich brought additional technical challenges. At that time, we began delivering rigs to the market that were equipped and capable of 25,000 feet of measured depth.

Industry trends toward more complex drilling these longer lateral wells. The industry would later refer to these rigs as super-spec rigs, which have accelerated the retirement of less capable mechanical rigs. Over time our mechanical rigs have been sold or decommissioned as we added newfollowing specific characteristics: AC drive, minimum 1,500 horsepower drawworks, minimum of 750,000 lbs. hookload rating, 7,500 psi mud circulating system, and multiple-well pad capability. Additionally, our competency in design and construction as well as our financial strength enabled us to efficiently upgrade our other existing rigs to our fleet. The decommissionsuper-spec, resulting in what we believe to be the largest fleet of super-spec rigs in the world. As a result of these investments, today the vast majority of our remaining seven mechanical rigs in fiscal 2011 marked the endcurrent domestic fleet is comprised of super spec rigs. As of September 30, 2022, we had a multi‑year evolution in the high‑gradingtotal of 234 super-spec rigs.

In 2017, we introduced our first walking rig by reconfiguring some of our fleet from mechanicaluni-directional skid designed FlexRig® drilling rigs. Since then, we have reconfigured, converted, and upgraded a total of 59 FlexRig® drilling rigs to high‑efficiency, high‑performancesuper-spec walking rigs. In fiscal 2015, we also decommissioned 23
Years of designing and building our fleet of AC drive FlexRig® drilling rigs has given us many competitive benefits. One key advantage is fleet uniformity. We have overseen the design and assembly of all of our 37 remaining SCRAC FlexRig® drilling rigs, including sixand our different rig classes share many common components.  We co-designed the control systems for our rigs and have the right to make any changes or modifications to those systems that we desire. A uniform fleet creates an adaptive environment to reach maximum efficiency for employees, equipment and technology and is critical to our ability to provide consistent, safe and reliable operations in increasingly complex basins. In addition, our fleet has greater scale than any other competitor, which enables us to upgrade our existing FlexRig® drilling rigs to super-spec in a capital efficient way. High levels of uniformity in crew training and rotation and our ability to control and remove safety exposures across a more standard fleet allow us to deliver higher performance in a safer and more reliable manner for the eight 3,000 horsepower conventionalcustomer. Further, our fleet is supported by a cost-effective Company-owned supply chain that provides standardized materials directly to the rigs from our regional warehouses.
A long-standing challenge in our U.S. Land fleet, all six ofindustry is providing high quality and consistent results. In addressing this challenge, we utilize process excellence techniques that are developed internally. We provide experienced drilling and maintenance support for our FlexRig1 SCR rigsoperations, which provides value by reducing nonproductive time in our operations and all 11 ofimproving drilling performance through our FlexRig2 SCRRig Systems Monitoring and Support Center (“RSMS”) and Remote Operations Centers ("ROCs"). Our RSMS and ROCs are manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the ability to monitor and detect trends in drilling and drilling services performance onboard our rigs. In fiscal 2016 and 2017, we did not decommission any of our remaining 14 SCR rigs.

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Since 1998, we have built 232 FlexRig3s, 88 FlexRig4s, and 53 FlexRig5s with all 373 of those delivered to the field. Of the total 373 AC drive FlexRigs built through September 30, 2017, 110 have been built in the last five fiscal years.

The effective use of technology is important to the maintenance of our competitive positionOur monitoring group within the RSMS provides real-time help and feedback to our wellsite employees, as well as our customers, to fully optimize our operational performance. Additionally, our RSMS and ROCs have staffs of engineers and industry experts that work with our customers to enhance wellbore positioning, drilling industry. We expectprogram execution and overall drilling performance. The monitoring group and our performance engineers capture our drilling work steps to continue to focus on new technology solutionshelp provide high quality and applications in the future. Our research and development expense totaled $12.0 million in fiscal 2017, $10.3 million in fiscal 2016, and $16.1 million in fiscal 2015.

reliable results for our customers.

We currently have threetwo facilities that provide vertically integrated solutions for drilling rig fabrication,manufacturing, upgrades, retrofits and modifications, as well as overhauling, recertification, and repairing of drillingrepairs as it relates to our rigs equipment and associated component parts. We have a gulf coast fabricationequipment. These facilities utilize lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality and assembly facility near Houston, Texasefficiency as well as a 123,000 square foot fabricationprovide important insights in the maintenance and wear of equipment on our rigs. Our facility located on approximately 11 acres near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Additionally, we lease a 150,000 square foot industrialin Galena Park, Texas is primarily utilized for overall rig assembly, overhaul, recommissioning and recertification while our facility near Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma is primarily utilized for modular rig component overhauls and repairs.

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We continue to see adoption and growth with our technologically enabled automation solutions. We designed our automation solutions to address challenges within our customers’ businesses as much of the drilling process is heavily dependent on human decision making to design, execute and optimize crude oil and natural gas extraction. Utilizing these technologies, we are able to deploy a more data driven solution compared to human decisions and execution, thereby reducing variability and the costs around achieving optimal outcomes. These solutions are designed to continue to help provide differentiated value for our customers through enhanced wellbore quality and placement, improved cost performance and well economics, and better consistency at reduced risk. Our business is subjectautomation focused solutions and applications are enabled by our uniform digital fleet and are designed to provide additional value to our customers' well programs by providing a platform for machine-human collaboration during the drilling process to improve efficiency. Our path to autonomous drilling continues to evolve with several solutions in various federal, statestages of commercial testing. All of our technologies play an important role in developing our strategy as we head towards autonomous drilling.
We have historically offered ancillary services, which are now referred to as FlexServices®. These services include trucking, surface equipment, casing running services and local laws enacted or adopted regulatingpipe rental. During the dischargefirst quarter of materials intofiscal year 2022, we sold the environment, or otherwise relatingassets associated with two lower margin service offerings, trucking and casing running services, which contributed approximately 2.8 percent to our consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2021, in two separate transactions. The sale of our trucking services assets was completed on November 3, 2021 while the sale of our casing running services assets was completed on November 15, 2021, for total consideration less costs to sell of $6.0 million, in addition to the protectionpossibility of future earnout proceeds, resulting in a loss of $3.4 million. During the environment. We do not anticipate that complianceyear ended September 30, 2022 we recognized $1.1 million in earnout proceeds associated with currently applicable environmental regulationsthe sale of our trucking services assets within Other (Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Markets and controls will significantly change our competitive position, capital spending or earnings during fiscal 2018. For further information on environmental laws and regulations applicable to our operations, see Item 1A—“Risk Factors.”

Industry / Competitive Conditions

Competition

Our business largely depends on the level of capital spending by oil and gas companies for exploration development and production activities. The level of capital spending has traditionally been correlated to oil and gas prices. Oil and gas prices can be volatile at times depending upon both near and long-term supply and demand factors. Sustained increases or decreases in the priceprices of oil and natural gas generally have a material impact on the exploration development and production activities of our customers. As such, significant declines in the priceprices of oil and natural gas may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Oil prices have declined significantly since 2014 when prices exceeded $100 per barrel. Oil prices have rebounded modestly from lows below $30 per barrel in early 2016 to ranges between approximately $43 and $54 per barrel in fiscal 2017. The decline in prices continued to negatively affect demand for services in fiscal 2016 before showing some recovery in 2017. At the closeAs of fiscal 2017September 30, 2022, we had 218 contracted192 active rigs under contract, compared to 118 contracted137 and 79 rigs at the closeunder contract as of fiscal 2016September 30, 2021 and 168 contracted rigs at the close of fiscal 2015. In addition, and in light of the price of oil and the status of the drilling industry and our rig fleet, in fiscal 2015 we performed an impairment evaluation of all our long‑lived drilling assets in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. Our evaluation resulted in $39.2 million of impairment charges to reduce the carrying value of seven SCR land rigs within our International Land segment to their estimated fair value. Similarly, during fiscal 2016 we recorded a $6.3 million impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of certain rig and rig related equipment on previously decommissioned rigs to their estimated fair values. While we continue to periodically perform impairment evaluations, no additional impairments were identified in fiscal 2017 for any rigs in our domestic, international or offshore fleets.2020, respectively. For further information concerning risks associated with our business, including volatility surrounding oil and natural gas prices and the impact of low oil prices on our business, see Item 1A—“Risk “Risk Factors” and Item 7—“Management’s “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in this Form 10‑K.

Our industry is highly competitive. The land drilling market is generally more competitive, than the offshore market due to the larger number of drilling rigs and market participants. While we strive to differentiate our services based upon the quality of our FlexRigsFlexRig® drilling rigs and our engineering design expertise, operational efficiency, software technologies, and safety and environmental awareness, theawareness. The number of available rigs generally exceeds demand in many of our markets, resulting in strongsignificant price competition. In all of our geographic markets the ability to deliver rigs with new technology and features is also a significant factor in determining which drilling contractor is awarded a job. In recent years, rigs equipped with moving systems and configured to accommodate drilling of multiple wells on a single site have offered a competitive advantage. Other factors include quality of service and safety record, the availability and condition of equipment, the availability of trained personnel possessing specialized skills, experience in operating in certain environments, and relationships with customers.

We compete against many drilling companies, and certain competitorssome of whom are present in more than one of our operating regions. In the United States, we compete with Nabors Industries Ltd., Patterson‑UTIPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc., Precision Drilling Corporation, and many other competitors with regional operations. Internationally, we compete directly with various contractors at each location

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where we operate. In the Gulf of Mexico platform rig market, we primarily compete with Nabors Industries Ltd. and Blake International Rigs, LLC.

Drilling Contracts

Our drilling contracts are obtained through competitive bidding or as a result of direct negotiations with customers,customers. Our contracts vary in their terms and oftenrates depending on the nature of the operations to be performed, the duration of the work, the amount and type of equipment and services provided, the geographic areas involved, market conditions and other variables. In many instances, our contracts cover multi‑well or pad and multi‑year projects. Each drilling rig operates under a separate drilling contract. During fiscal 2017, all drilling services were performed on a “daywork” contract basis, under which we charged a fixed rate per day, with the price determined by the location, depth and complexity of the well to be drilled, operating conditions, the duration of the contract, and the competitive forces of the market. We have previously performed contracts on a combination “footage” and “daywork” basis, under which we charged a fixed rate per foot of hole drilled to a stated depth, usually no deeper than 15,000 feet, and a fixed rate per day for the remainder of the hole. Contracts performed on a “footage” basis involve a greater element of risk to the contractor than do contracts performed on a “daywork” basis. Also, we have previously accepted “turnkey” contracts under which we charge a fixed sum to deliver a hole to a stated depth and agree to furnish services such as testing, coring and casing the hole which are not normally done on a “footage” basis. “Turnkey” contracts entail varying degrees of risk greater than the usual “footage” contract. We have not accepted any “footage” or “turnkey” contracts in over twenty years. We believe that under current market conditions, “footage” and “turnkey” contract rates do not adequately compensate us for the added risks. The duration of our drilling contracts are “well‑to‑well” or for a fixed term. “Well‑to‑well” contracts are cancelable at the option of either party upon the completion of drilling at any one site. Fixed‑term contracts generally have a minimum term of at least six months but customarily provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an “early termination payment” to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. However, under certain limited circumstances such as destruction of a drilling rig, our bankruptcy, sustained unacceptable performance by us or delivery of a rig beyond certain grace and/or liquidated damage periods, no early termination payment would be paid to us.

Contracts generally contain renewal or extension provisions exercisable at the option of the customer at prices mutually agreeable to us and the customer. In most instances, contracts provide for additional payments for mobilization and demobilization.

demobilization of the rig.

The duration of our drilling contracts are generally either “well‑to‑well/pad-to-pad” or for a fixed term. “Well‑to‑well” contracts can be terminated at the option of either party upon the completion of drilling of any one well. Fixed-term contracts generally have a minimum term of at least six months up to multiple years. These contracts customarily provide for termination at the election of the customer, but may include an “early termination payment” to be paid to us if the contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. However, under certain limited circumstances such as destruction of a drilling rig, bankruptcy, sustained unacceptable performance by us or delivery of a rig beyond certain grace and/or liquidated damage periods, no early termination payment would be paid to us.
Each drilling rig operates under a separate drilling contract and, in some instances, these contracts are part of an over-arching term agreement known as a FlexPool. These agreements are with a limited number of customers that operate multiple rigs, often times across multiple basins in the U.S. Under the FlexPool agreements, customers enter into a fixed term contract covering a minimum amount of drilling days, utilizing a minimum number of drilling rigs and have the flexibility to employ more or fewer rigs as long as the minimum number of rigs (outlined in the agreement) is maintained. If any provisions are violated, as in a customer operating below the minimum number of rigs, early termination payments may apply.
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Daywork Contracts
Daywork contracts are contracts under which we charge a rate per day, with the price determined by the location, depth and complexity of the well to be drilled, operating conditions, the duration of the contract, and the competitive forces of the market. During fiscal year 2022, a majority of our drilling services were performed on a “daywork” contract basis.
Performance-based Contracts
Performance-based contracts are contracts pursuant to which we are compensated based upon our performance against a mutually agreed upon set of predetermined targets. These contract types are relatively new to the industry and typically have a lower base dayrate, but give us the opportunity to receive additional compensation by meeting or exceeding certain performance targets agreed to by our customers. For example, some performance targets are set based upon days to drill a well or the number of lateral feet drilled in zone per day. We often use our automated technology solutions to assist in achieving the performance targets. The risks associated with these contracts relate to the failure to reach the agreed upon performance targets. If we do not meet these targets, we will not receive additional compensation above what we have received utilizing a "daywork" contract. Based on our operational track record throughout fiscal year 2022 and drilling expertise, our performance-based contracts have produced a positive risk-reward outcome. We are seeing a growing adoption of performance contracts by our customers and we expect this trend to continue.
Contract Backlog
As of September 30, 2017, we had 112 existing rigs under fixed‑term contracts. While the original duration for these current fixed‑term contracts are for six‑month to five‑year periods, some fixed‑term2022 and well‑to‑well contracts are expected to be extended for longer periods than the original terms. However, the contracting parties have no legal obligation to extend these contracts and some customers may elect to early terminate fixed‑term contracts as discussed above.

Backlog

Our2021, our drilling contract drilling backlog being the expected future revenue from executed contracts with original terms in excess of one year, as of September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $1.3$1.2 billion and $1.8$0.6 billion, respectively. The decrease in backlog at September 30, 2017 from September 30, 2016, is primarily due to the revenue earned since September 30, 2016. Approximately 41.730.8 percent of the total September 30, 20172022 backlog is not reasonably expected to be filledfulfilled in fiscal 2018.  Includedyear 2024 and thereafter. See Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Contract Backlog" included in backlog is early termination revenue expectedthis Form 10-K for additional information pertaining to be recognized after the periods presented in which early termination notice was received prior to the end of the period.

The following table sets forth the total backlog by reportable segment asbacklog.

Employees
As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and the percentage of the September 30, 2017 backlog not reasonably expected to be filled in fiscal 2018:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Total Backlog

    

 

  

 

 

Revenue

 

Percentage Not Reasonably

 

Reportable Segment

    

9/30/2017

    

9/30/2016

    

Expected to be Filled in Fiscal 2018

 

 

 

(in billions)

 

 

 

U.S. Land

 

$

0.9

 

$

1.2

 

36.4

%

Offshore

 

 

 —

 

 

0.1

 

 —

%

International

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.5

 

58.0

%

 

 

$

1.3

 

$

1.8

 

  

 

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As noted above, under certain limited circumstances a customer is not required to pay an early termination fee. There may also be instances where a customer is financially unable or refuses to pay an early termination fee. Accordingly, the actual amount of revenue earned may vary from the backlog reported. For further information, see Item 1A—“Risk Factors.”

U.S. Land Drilling

At the end of September 2017, 2016, and 2015,2022, we had 350, 348 and 343, respectively, of our land rigs available for work in the United States. The total number of rigs at the end of fiscal 2017 increased by a net of two rigs from the end of fiscal 2016. The net increase is due to two new FlexRigs completed in 2017. Our U.S. Land operations contributed approximately 80 percent ($1.4 billion) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2017, compared with approximately 77 percent ($1.2 billion) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2016 and approximately 80 percent ($2.5 billion) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2015. Rig utilization was approximately 45 percent in fiscal 2017, approximately 30 percent in fiscal 2016 and approximately 62 percent in fiscal 2015. A rig is considered to be utilized when it is operated (or otherwise deployed for a customer) or being moved, assembled or dismantled under contract. At the close of fiscal 2017, 197 out of an available 350 land rigs were generating revenue.

Offshore Drilling

Our Offshore operations contributed approximately 8 percent in fiscal year 2017 ($136.3 million) of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 9 percent ($138.6 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2016 and 8 percent ($241.7 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2015. Rig utilization in fiscal 2017 was approximately 74 percent compared to approximately 82 percent in fiscal 2016 and 93 percent in fiscal 2015. At the end of fiscal 2017, we had five of our eight offshore platform rigs under contract compared to seven of an available nine at the end of fiscal 2016. We continued to work under management contracts for two customer‑owned rigs at the close of fiscal 2017. Revenues from drilling services performed for our largest offshore drilling customer totaled approximately 60 percent ($81.1 million) of offshore revenues during fiscal 2017.

International Land Drilling

General

At the end of September 2017, 2016 and 2015, we had 38 land rigs available for work in locations outside of the United States. Our International Land operations contributed approximately 12 percent ($213.0 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2017, compared with approximately 14 percent ($229.9 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2016 and 12 percent ($382.3 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2015. Rig utilization was 36 percent in fiscal 2017, 39 percent in fiscal 2016 and 51 percent in fiscal 2015. Our international operations are subject to various political, economic and other uncertainties not typically encountered in U.S. operations. For further information on various risks associated with doing business in foreign countries, see Item 1A—“Risk Factors.”

Argentina

At the end of fiscal 2017, we had 19 rigs in Argentina. Our utilization rate was approximately 55 percent during fiscal 2017, approximately 54 percent during fiscal 2016 and approximately 57 percent during fiscal 2015. Revenues generated by Argentine drilling operations contributed approximately 9 percent in fiscal 2017 ($157.3 million) of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 10 percent ($159.4 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2016 and approximately 6 percent ($178.0 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2015. Revenues from drilling services performed for our two largest customers in Argentina totaled approximately 8 percent of consolidated operating revenues and approximately 70 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2017. The Argentine drilling contracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.

Colombia

At the end of fiscal 2017, we had eight rigs in Colombia. Our utilization rate was approximately 25 percent during fiscal 2017, approximately 13 percent during fiscal 2016 and approximately 48 percent during fiscal 2015. Revenues generated by Colombian drilling operations contributed approximately 2 percent in fiscal 2017 ($37.6 million)

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of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 1 percent ($20.5 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2016 and approximately 2 percent ($70.1 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2015. Revenues from drilling services performed for our two customers in Colombia totaled approximately 2 percent of consolidated operating revenues and approximately 18 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2017. The Colombian drilling contracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.

Ecuador

At the end of fiscal 2017, we had six rigs in Ecuador. At the end of fiscal 2017 and 2016, all of our rigs in Ecuador were idle. The utilization rate in Ecuador was 4 percent in fiscal 2016 and 29 percent in fiscal 2015. Revenues generated by Ecuadorian drilling operations were insignificant during fiscal 2017 compared to contributing less than 1 percent during fiscal 2016 ($4.9 million) of our consolidated operating revenues and 1 percent in fiscal 2015 ($31.0 million) of our consolidated operating revenues.

UAE—Abu Dhabi

At the end of fiscal 2017, we had two rigs in the UAE. The utilization rate in the UAE was 8 percent in fiscal 2017, compared to 100 percent in fiscal 2016 and in fiscal 2015. Revenues generated by drilling operations in the UAE contributed less than 1 percent ($8.2 million) during fiscal 2017 of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 2 percent during fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 ($34.6 million and $47.7 million, respectively) of our consolidated operating revenues. The UAE drilling contracts are with a single national oil company that contributed approximately 4 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2017.

Bahrain

At the end of fiscal 2017, we had three rigs in Bahrain. The utilization rate in Bahrain was 33 percent in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, compared to 56 percent in fiscal 2015. Revenues generated by drilling operations in Bahrain contributed 1 percent during fiscal 2017, fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 ($10.0 million, $10.2 million and $41.9 million, respectively) of our consolidated operating revenues. Bahrain drilling contracts are with a single national oil company that contributed approximately 5 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2017.

FINANCIAL

For information relating to revenues, total assets and operating income by reportable operating segments, see Note 15—“Segment Information” included in Item 8—“Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10‑K.

EMPLOYEES

We had 7,2707,000 employees within the United States (5 of which were part‑time employees) and 853approximately 1,000 employees in our international operations. The number of employees fluctuates depending on the current and expected demand for our services. We consider our employee relations to be robust. None of our U.S. employees are represented by a union. However, some of our international employees are unionized.

Human Capital Objectives and Programs
We strive to create a culture and work environment that enables us to attract, train, promote, and retain a diverse group of talented employees who together can help us gain a competitive advantage.
Core Values and Culture
"The H&P Way" defines our purpose, core values, and the behaviors that drive our culture. What we endeavor to do is anchored in our purpose, improving lives through efficient and responsible energy. Fostering and maintaining a strong, healthy culture is a key strategic focus. Our core values serve to inform who we are and the way our employees interact with one another, our customers, partners and shareholders. Our core value of Actively C.A.R.E. means that we treat one another with respect. We care about each other, and from a safety perspective, our employees are committed to Controlling and Removing Exposures ("C.A.R.E.") for themselves and others. Our core value of Service Attitude means that we do our part and more for those around us. We consider the needs of others and provide solutions to meet their needs. Our core value of Innovative Spirit means that we constantly work to improve and are willing to try new approaches. We make decisions with the long-term view in mind. Our core value of teamwork means that we listen to one another and work across teams toward a common goal. We collaborate to achieve results and focus on success for our customers and shareholders. Finally, we strive to do the right thing. That means we are honest and transparent. We tackle tough situations, make decisions, and speak up when needed.
Talent Attraction & Retention
Our recruiting practices and decisions on whom we hire are among our most important activities. Our Workforce Staffing team provides full staffing services to enable consistent staffing levels on our rigs. This team sources, hires, onboards, trains, assigns and reassigns rig-based employees. In downturn years, we maintain relationships with former employees and prioritize recalling our most experienced people for field positions. In addition, we utilize social media, local job fairs, employee referral bonuses, and educational organizations across the United States to find diverse, motivated and responsible employees.
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Education and Training
We are committed to the continual training and development of our employees, especially of those in field operations, to help ensure we can develop future managers and leaders from within our organization. Our training starts with on-boarding procedures that focus on safety, responsibility, ethical conduct and inclusive teamwork.
H&P’s strong commitment to our employees’ growth is demonstrated through our formal organizational development team, which oversees talent management, training and development. In addition to career and safety training efforts, the team creates, manages and implements enhancements to development and succession plans, change management initiatives and diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") programs. The three training programs include:
Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Traits of Inclusive Teams;
Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions; and
Allyship and Privilege.
These three courses take employees through an exploratory and educational journey to discover how unique perspectives and curiosity can create an environment to understand, welcome, respect, and value one another.
H&P offers a variety of training programs ranging from job specific programs to leadership development. Some of the prominent training programs that we offer are:
New Employment Safety Training - onboarding program for new hires in safety sensitive positions. The purpose of the program is to prepare employees to work safely on our rigs and provide necessary certifications to do so; including all Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") and IADC training, as well as Company culture education.
Short Service Employee Training - specialized training program that is a continuation of September 30, 2017.

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New Employment Introduction basics and is intended to provide the technical on-the-job training guided by a mentor.

Ethics and Compliance Training – comprised of several specific training programs, including Code of Conduct, Insider Trading, Anti-Discrimination & Harassment, Data Privacy, Trade Compliance, and Anti-Corruption.
Change Champions Training - teaches employees to solve complex problems using structured processes, tools and data to drive results while emphasizing leadership and public speaking.
Leadership Series Training - accessible online to all leaders and covers a variety of topics related to leading The H&P Way.
Safety Training and Serious Injury and/or Fatality ("SIF") Reduction Program
We are committed to creating a culture highlighted by an Actively Caring workforce. We strive to Actively C.A.R.E. for:
our own safety and health;

the safety and health of others; and

the protection of our environment.
Fundamental to our Actively C.A.R.E. culture is every individual's willingness to provide immediate open feedback to others regarding safe and unsafe work practices and to proactively correct recognized exposures that threaten one's health and safety. Through training and accountability, H&P educates our employees on the negative consequences of taking health and safety risks.
Safety Leadership
For more than 20 years, H&P measured safety success the same way other companies in our industry did – the absence of OSHA recordable injuries and declining total recordable injury rates ("TRIR"). We now believe that measuring safety in this manner can be destructive to management’s efforts to build trust with field employees. We have redefined safety success as the Control and Removal of Exposures (C.A.R.E.) for self and others and encourage employees to report near miss incidents with serious, life-altering or fatal injury potential, identifying and reporting serious injury exposures for which employees are personally recognized and rewarded monetarily for exemplifying our Actively C.A.R.E culture. We believe trust is key to organizational health, as well as safety and operational success.
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SIF Strategy
We are committed to controlling and removing SIF exposures at any H&P rig or facility. We continue to track traditional safety metrics, such as TRIR, to be responsive to customer requests and industry benchmarking, but do not use these metrics as the foundation for our safety culture. H&P data shows that only a small portion of OSHA recordable incidents provide value in preventing potential serious injuries. Incidents that do not result in an injury, but have the potential for a serious injury or fatality provide many more learning opportunities for preventing future serious injuries or fatalities. Based on this data we have a proportionate response approach to incident investigations and corrective actions. Priority is given to those incidents that have the potential to cause a serious injury or fatality. Our safety success at H&P will be based on key performance indicators related to the removal of SIF exposures, such as SIF Potential and SIF Mitigated rates. Our vision for the future of safety at H&P will be guided by these principles.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that creating an environment where our employees feel valued and respected drives engagement, better leverages the unique talents and perspectives of our people to innovate and enhances our ability to attract and retain a diverse workforce. H&P has employed a DE&I specialist, implemented a thriving Women of H&P Employee Resource Group, and established a DE&I Advisory Council with global employee representation. Our commitments are evidenced by formalized policies regarding equal opportunity and a discrimination-free workplace. We are actively tracking diversity data to better understand demographics within the organization.
Employee Benefits, Health and Wellness
H&P values its employees and believes benefit packages are essential to prioritizing the well-being of its staff and offering competitive compensation. Select highlights of our benefits programs include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance for all full-time employees, and all part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week, and their dependents;
A 401(k) plan with Company match incentive for all full-time employees, and all part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week;
Employer paid life insurance benefits, which include a life assistance program, identity theft protection, and travel assistance plan;
The Employee Assistance Plan, which offers wellness support with counseling, legal assistance, financial coaching, and identity theft resolution;
The H&P Way Fund, which provides financial assistance to H&P employees during unavoidable emergencies;
Employee discounts for phone, computer, personal vehicle, car rental, and hotel purchases; and
An Educational Assistance Plan, which offers reimbursement of tuition fees for any employee pursuing an undergraduate degree and, in some cases, post-graduate degrees.
Insurance and Risk Management
Our operations are subject to a number of operational risks, including personal injury and death, environmental, cyber, and weather risks, which could expose us to significant losses and damage claims. We are not fully insured against all of these risks and our contractual indemnity provisions may not fully protect us. Furthermore, if a significant accident or other event occurs and is not fully covered by insurance or an enforceable or recoverable indemnity from a customer, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have indemnification agreements with many of our customers and we also maintain liability and other forms of insurance. In general, our drilling contracts contain provisions requiring our customers to indemnify us for, among other things, well control events and reservoir damage. However, our contractual rights to indemnification may be unenforceable or limited due to negligent or willful acts by us, or subcontractors and/or suppliers or by reason of state anti-indemnity laws. Our customers and other third parties may also dispute these indemnification provisions, or we may be unable to transfer these risks to our drilling customers or other third parties by contract or indemnification agreements.
We insure working land rigs and related equipment at values that approximate the current replacement costs on the inception date of the policies. However, we self-insure large deductibles under these policies. We also carry insurance with varying deductibles and coverage limits with respect to stacked rigs, offshore platform rigs, and “named wind storm” risk in the Gulf of Mexico.
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We have insurance coverage for comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation and employer’s liability, and certain other specific risks. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. We retain a significant portion of our expected losses under our workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability programs. We self-insure a number of other risks including loss of earnings and business interruption. We are unable to obtain significant amounts of insurance to cover risks of underground reservoir damage.
Our insurance may not in all situations provide sufficient funds to protect us from all liabilities that could result from our operations. Our coverage includes aggregate policy limits. As a result, we retain the risk for any loss in excess of these limits. No assurance can be given that all or a portion of our coverage will not be canceled, that insurance coverage will continue to be available at rates considered reasonable or that our coverage will respond to a specific loss. Further, we may experience difficulties in collecting from our insurers or our insurers may deny all or a portion of our claims for insurance coverage.
Government Regulations

Our operations are affected from time to time and in varying degrees by foreign and domestic political developments and a variety of federal, state, foreign, regional and local laws, rules and regulations, including those relating to:
• drilling of oil and natural gas wells;
• directional drilling services;
• protection of the environment;
• workplace health and safety;
• labor and employment;
• data privacy;
• taxation;
• exportation or importation of equipment, technology and software;
• currency conversion and repatriation;
global anti-corruption laws; and
government sanctions and embargo listing.
Environmental laws and regulations that apply to our operations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (each, as amended) and similar laws that provide for responses to, and liability for, air emissions, water discharges or releases of oil or hazardous substances into the environment, including damages to natural resources. Applicable environmental laws and regulations also include similar foreign, state or local counterparts to the above-mentioned federal laws, which regulate air emissions, water discharges, and management of hazardous substances and waste. Environmental laws can have a material adverse effect on the drilling industry, including our operations, and compliance with such laws may require us to make significant capital expenditures, such as the installation of costly equipment or operational changes, and may affect the resale values or useful lives of our drilling rigs.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OSHSA”) and other similar laws and regulations govern the protection of the health and safety of employees. The OHSA hazard communication standard, the Environmental Protection Agency community right-to-know regulations under Title III of CERCLA, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and similar state statutes and local regulations require that information be maintained about hazardous materials used in our operations and that this information be provided to employees, state and local governments, emergency responders and citizens.
A number of countries actively regulate and control the importation and/or exportation of oil and gas and other aspects of the oil and gas industries in their countries. In addition, government actions and initiatives by OPEC+ may continue to contribute to oil price volatility. In some areas of the world, government activity has adversely affected the amount of exploration and development work done by oil and gas companies and influenced their need for drilling services, and likely will continue to do so.
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In addition, we are subject to a variety of other U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to non-U.S. officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations or acts of misconduct could subject us to fines, penalties or other sanctions. For more information, see Item 1A— “Risk Factors — Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or foreign anti‑bribery legislation could adversely affect our business.
We are also subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations governing the international trade of goods, services and technology. Such regulations regarding exports and imports of covered goods or dealings with sanctioned countries, persons or entities include licensing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to customs, tariffs, sanctions and export controls may subject us to criminal sanctions or civil remedies, including fines, denial of export privileges, injunctions or seizures of assets. For more information, see Item 1A— “Risk Factors — Government policies, mandates, and regulations specifically affecting the energy sector and related industries, regulatory policies or matters that affect a variety of businesses, taxation polices, and political instability could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We are also subject to regulation by numerous other regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of Labor, which sets employment practice standards for workers. In addition, we are subject to certain requirements to contribute to retirement funds or other benefit plans, and laws in some jurisdictions may require payment of statutorily calculated amounts to employees upon termination of employment.
We monitor our compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations in each country of operation. We have made and will continue to make the required expenditures to comply with current and future regulatory requirements. We do not anticipate that compliance with currently applicable rules and regulations and required controls will significantly change our competitive position, capital spending or earnings during fiscal year 2023. We believe we are materially compliant with applicable rules and regulations and, to date, the cost of such compliance has not been material to our business or financial condition. However, future events such as additional laws and regulations, changes in existing laws and regulations or their interpretation or more vigorous enforcement policies of regulatory agencies, may require additional expenditures by us, which may be material. Specifically, the expansion of the scope of laws or regulations protecting the environment has accelerated in recent years, particularly outside the United States, and we expect this trend to continue. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will not incur significant compliance costs in the future. See Item 1A— “Risk Factors —Failure to comply with or changes to governmental and environmental laws could adversely affect our business.”
Sustainability

    H&P has helped its customers supply energy for more than a century, and we continue to innovate and improve the ways in which we can provide energy safely, reliably, and efficiently. The Company continues to evolve and refine its comprehensive sustainability strategy rooted in our core value to "do the right thing," as discussed above. Our sustainability strategy uses data to better understand our impacts in areas like emissions, diversity, and safety. Additional information on our sustainability strategy and programs can be obtained by reviewing our Sustainability Reports and related information, located on our website.
Available Information
Our website is located at www.hpinc.com.www.helmerichpayne.com. Annual reports on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q, current reports on Form 8‑K, and amendments to those reports, earnings releases, and financial statements are made available free of charge on the investor relations section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such materials with, or furnish itsuch materials to, the SEC.Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The information contained on our website, or available by hyperlinkaccessible from our website, including our Sustainability Reports and related information, is not incorporated into, and should not be considered part of, this Form 10‑K or any other documents we file with, or furnish to, the SEC. The SEC maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. Annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports, amendments to those reports, earnings releases, financial statements and our various corporate governance documents are also available free of charge upon written request.

Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information to our investors using our investor relations website (https://ir.helmerichpayne.com/websites/helmerichandpayne/English/0/investor-relations.html), SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels as well as social media to communicate with our stockholders and the public about our company, our services and other issues. It is possible that the information we post on social media could be deemed to be material information. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in our company to review the information we post on the social media channels listed on our investor relations website.
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Item 1A.  RISK FACTORS

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in our securities involves a variety of risks. In addition to the other information included and incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K and the risk factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10‑K, we caution that10-K, the following “Risk Factors”risk factors should be carefully considered, as they could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

There may be other additional risks, uncertainties and matters not presently known to us or that we believe to be immaterial that could nevertheless have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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BUSINESS AND OPERATING RISKS

Our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, which is significantly impacted by the current and expected price of oil and natural gas as well as the volatility in those prices and other factors.

Our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, which is significantly impacted by the volatility of oil and natural gas prices and other factors.

Our business depends on the conditions of the land and offshore oil and natural gas industry. Demand for our services dependsand the rates we are able to charge for such services depend on oil and natural gas industry exploration and production activity and expenditure levels, which are directly affected by trends in oil and natural gas prices and market expectations regarding such prices.

Oil prices declined significantly during the second half of 2014. Volatility and the overall The sharp decline in prices continued through 2015 and into early 2016. For example, in July of 2014 oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel. Oil prices dropped below $30 per barrel in early 2016.  In fiscal 2016 oil prices rebounded but nevertheless remained volatile and continued to fluctuate in fiscal 2017 above and below $50 per barrel.  The precipitous drop in oil prices resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and volatility over the last three years significantly affected the capital spending budgetsactivities of our customers, particularly in 2015 and 2016.  As such, demand for our drilling services significantly declined from late 2014 through the first half of fiscal 2016. At December 31, 2014, 294 out of an available 337 land rigs were working in the U.S. Land segment. In contrast, at June 30, 2016, 89 out of an available 348 land rigs were contracted in the U.S. Land segment.  Due to the modest rebound in oil prices we have experienced an increase in the demand for our drilling services since May of 2016.  Nevertheless, our active rig count has remained below the height of drilling activity experienced in 2014 when oil prices were significantly higher.  As of November 16, 2017, 200 rigs were contracted in the U.S. Land segment. In the event oil prices remain depressed forOPEC+ caused a sustained period, orsignificant decline again, our U.S. Land, International Land and Offshore segments may again experience significant declines in both drilling activity and spot dayrate pricing which couldprices for our services in fiscal year 2020. While crude oil prices have stabilized and increased and our rig count has continued to recover, our rig activity has still not reached the level it was at prior to these events and these events therefore continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Oil prices are particularly sensitive to actual and perceived threats to geopolitical stability and to changes in production from OPEC+ member states. For example, the ongoing conflict, and the continuation of, or any increase in the severity of, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, has led and may continue to lead to an increase in the volatility of global oil and gas prices, which could have a corresponding negative impact on the capital expenditure of oil and gas companies as a result of the higher perceived risk.

Oil and natural gas prices and production levels, as well as market expectations regarding such prices and production levels, have been volatile, which has had, and may in the future have, adverse effects on our business and operations. The volatility in prices and production levels are impacted by many factors beyond our control, including:

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the demand for oil and natural gas;

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the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas;

the domestic and foreign supply of, and demand for, oil, natural gas and related products;

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the worldwide economy;


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expectations about future oil and natural gas prices;

the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas;

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the desire and ability of The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) to set and maintain production levels and pricing;

uncertainty in capital and commodities markets and the ability of oil and natural gas producers to access capital;

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the level of production by OPEC and non‑OPEC countries;

the availability of and constraints in storage and transportation capacity, including, for example, takeaway constraints experienced in the Permian Basin over the past several years;

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the continued development of shale plays which may influence worldwide supply and prices;

the worldwide economy;

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domestic and international tax policies;

expectations about future oil and natural gas prices and production levels;

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political and military conflicts in oil producing regions or other geographical areas or acts of terrorism in the U.S. or elsewhere;

local and international political, economic, health and weather conditions, especially in oil and natural gas producing countries, including, for example, the impacts of local and international pandemics and other disasters;

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technological advances;

actions of OPEC, its members and other oil producing nations, such as Russia, relating to oil price and production levels, including announcements of potential changes to such levels;

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the development and exploitation of alternative fuels;

the levels of production of oil and natural gas of non-OPEC countries;

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legal and other limitations or restrictions on exportation and/or importation of oil and natural gas;

the continued development of shale plays which may influence worldwide supply and prices;

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local and international political, economic and weather conditions; and

tax policies of the United States and other countries involved in global energy markets;

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the environmental and other laws and governmental regulations regarding exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves.

political and military conflicts, hostilities or perceived hostilities in oil producing regions or other geographical areas or acts of terrorism in the United States or elsewhere;

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technological advances that are related to oil and natural gas recovery or that affect the global demand for energy;

the development, exploitation and market acceptance of alternative energy sources as part of a transition to a lower carbon economy;

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increased focus by the investment community on sustainability practices in the oil and natural gas industry;

legal and other limitations or restrictions on exportation and/or importation of oil and natural gas;
laws and governmental regulations affecting the use of oil and natural gas; and
the environmental and other laws and governmental regulations affecting exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves.
The level of land and offshore exploration, development and production activity and the price forprices of oil and natural gas isare volatile and isare likely to continue to be volatile in the future. Higher oil and natural gas prices do not necessarily translate into increased activity because demand for our services is typically driven by our customer’scustomers’ expectations of future commodity prices.prices, as well as our customers' ability to access sources of capital to fund their operating and capital expenditures. However, a sustained decline in worldwide demand for oil and natural gas, as well as excess supply of oil or natural gas coupled with storage and transportation capacity constraints, shutting in of wells or wells being drilled but not completed, prolonged low oil or natural gas prices would likelyor a reduction in the ability of our customers to access capital, has resulted in, and may in the future result in, reduced exploration and development of land and offshore areas and a decline in the demand for our services, which has had, and may in the future, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Global economic conditions and volatility in oil and gas prices may adversely affect our business.
Concerns over global economic conditions, energy costs, geopolitical issues, supply chain disruptions, inflation, the availability and cost of credit have contributed to increased economic uncertainty. An economic slowdown or recession in the United States or in any other country that significantly affects the supply of or demand for oil or natural gas could negatively impact our operations and therefore adversely affect our results. Global economic conditions have a significant impact on oil and natural gas prices and stagnation or deterioration in global economic conditions could result in less demand for our services and could cause our customers to reduce their planned spending on exploration and development drilling. Adverse global economic conditions may cause our customers, vendors and/or suppliers to lose access to the financing necessary to sustain or increase their current level of operations, fulfill their commitments and/or fund future operations and obligations. Furthermore, challenging economic conditions may result in certain of our customers experiencing bankruptcy or otherwise becoming unable to pay vendors, including us. In the past, global economic conditions, and expectations for future global economic conditions, have sometimes experienced significant deterioration in a relatively short period of time and there can be no assurance that global economic conditions or expectations for future global economic conditions will recover in the near term or not quickly deteriorate again due to one or more factors. These conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The drilling services and solutions business is highly competitive, and a surplus of available drilling rigs may adversely affect our rig utilization and profit margins.
Competition in drilling services and solutions involves such factors as price, efficiency, condition, type and operational capability of equipment, reputation, operating safety, environmental impact, customer relations, rig availability and excess rig capacity in the industry. Competition is primarily on a regional basis and may vary significantly by region at any particular time. Land drilling rigs can be readily moved from one region to another in response to changes in levels of activity, which could result in an oversupply of rigs in any region, leading to increased price competition. In addition, development of new drilling technology by competitors has increased in recent years, which could negatively affect our ability to differentiate our services.
We periodically seek to increase the prices on our services to offset rising costs, earn returns on our capital investment and otherwise generate higher returns for our stockholders. However, we operate in a very competitive industry and we are not always successful in raising or maintaining our existing prices. From time to time we are able to increase our prices, but we may not be able to do so at a rate that is sufficient to offset rising costs. The inability to maintain our pricing and to increase our pricing as costs increase to offset rising costs and capital expenditures could adversely affect our rig utilization and profit margins.
Following periods of downturn in our industry, there may be substantially more drilling rigs available than necessary to meet demand even as oil and natural gas prices, and drilling activity, rebound. In the event of a surplus of available and more competitive drilling rigs, we may continue to experience difficulty in replacing fixed‑term contracts, extending expiring contracts or obtaining new contracts in the spot market, and new contracts may contain lower dayrates and substantially less favorable terms, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. As of September 30, 2022, 79 of our available rigs were not under contract.
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Further, as a result of a significant reduction in the demand for oil and natural gas services, certain of our competitors may engage in bankruptcy proceedings, debt refinancing transactions, management changes, or other strategic initiatives in an attempt to reduce operating costs to maintain a position in the market.  This could result in such competitors emerging with stronger or healthier balance sheets and in turn an improved ability to compete with us in the future. We may also see corporate consolidations among our competitors, which could significantly alter industry conditions and competition within the industry, and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
New technologies may cause our drilling methods and equipment to become less competitive and it may become necessary to incur higher levels of capital expenditures in order to keep pace with the disruptive trends in the drilling industry. Growth through the building of new drilling rigs and improvement of existing rigs is not assured.
The market for our services is characterized by continual technological developments that have resulted in, and will likely continue to result in, substantial improvements in the functionality and performance, including environmental performance, of rigs and equipment. Our offshorecustomers increasingly demand the services of newer, higher specification drilling rigs, as well as new and landimproved technology, such as drilling automation technology and lower-emissions operations are subject toand services. This results in a bifurcation of the drilling fleet and is evidenced by the higher specification drilling rigs (e.g., AC rigs) generally operating at higher overall utilization levels and dayrates than the lower specification drilling rigs (e.g., SCR rigs). In addition, a significant number of operational risks, including environmentallower specification rigs are being stacked and/or removed from service.
Although we take measures to ensure that we develop and weather risks,use advanced oil and natural gas drilling technology, changes in technology, improvements by competitors and increasing customer demands for new and improved technology could make our equipment less competitive. There can be no assurance that we will:
have sufficient capital resources to improve existing rigs or build new, technologically advanced drilling rigs;
avoid cost overruns inherent in large fabrication projects resulting from numerous factors such as shortages or unscheduled delays in delivery of equipment or materials, inadequate levels of skilled labor, unanticipated increases in costs of equipment, materials and labor, design and engineering problems, and financial or other difficulties;
successfully deploy idle, stacked, new or upgraded drilling rigs;
effectively manage the increased size or future growth of our organization and drilling fleet;
maintain crews necessary to operate existing or additional drilling rigs; or
successfully improve our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects as a result of improving existing drilling rigs or building new drilling rigs.
In the event that we are successful in developing new technologies for use in our business, there is no guarantee of future demand for those technologies. Customers may be reluctant or unwilling to adopt our new technologies. We may also have difficulty negotiating satisfactory terms for our technology services or may be unable to secure prices sufficient to obtain expected returns on our investment in the research and development of new technologies.
If we are not successful in upgrading existing rigs and equipment or building new rigs in a timely and cost‑effective manner suitable to customer needs, demand for our services could decline and we could lose market share. One or more technologies that we may implement in the future may not work as we expect and our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation could be adversely affected as a result. Additionally, new technologies, services or standards could render some of our services, drilling rigs or equipment obsolete, which could expose us to significant lossesreduce our competitiveness and damage claims. We are not fully insured against allhave a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of these risks and our contractual indemnity provisions may not fully protect us.

operations.

Our drilling and technology related operations are subject to a number of operational risks, including environmental and weather risks, which could expose us to significant losses and damage claims. We are not fully insured against all of these risks and our contractual indemnity provisions may not fully protect us.
Our operations are subject to the many hazards inherent in the business, including inclement weather, blowouts, explosions, well fires, loss of well control, equipment failure, pollution, and reservoir damage. These hazards could cause significant environmental and reservoir damage, personal injury and death, suspension of drilling operations, serious damage or destruction of equipment and property and substantial damage to producing formations and surrounding lands and waters.

An accident or other event resulting in significant environmental or property damage, or injuries or fatalities involving our employees or other persons could also trigger investigations by federal, state or local authorities. Such an accident or other event and subsequent crisis management efforts could cause us to incur substantial expenses in connection with investigation and remediation as well as cause lasting damage to our reputation, loss of customers and an inability to obtain insurance. 

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Our Offshore drillingGulf of Mexico operations are also subject to potentially greatersignificant risks and liabilities attributable to or resulting from adverse environmental liability,conditions, including pollution of offshore waters and related negative impact on wildlife and habitat, adverse sea conditions and platform damage or destruction due to collision with aircraft or marine vessels. Our Offshore Gulf of Mexico operations may also be negatively affected by blowoutsa blowout or an uncontrolled release of oil or hazardous substances by third parties whose offshore operations are unrelated to our operations. We operate several platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico experiences hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions on a frequent basis, the frequency of which may increase with anyin frequency and severity as a result of climate change. See below “— The physical effects of climate change and the regulation of greenhouse gases and climate change could have a negative impact on our business.” Damage caused by high winds and turbulent seas could potentially curtail operations on suchour platform rigs for significant periods of time until the damage can be repaired. Moreover, even if our platform rigs are not directly damaged by such storms, we may experience disruptions in operations due to damage to customer platforms and other related facilities in the area.

We havealso lease a fabrication facility located near the Houston, Texas ship channel, where we upgrade and repair rigs and perform fabrication work, and our principal fabricator and other vendors are also located in the gulf coast region. Due to their location, these facilities areregion and could be exposed to potentially greater hurricane damage.

Wedamage or disruption by hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions, including coastal flooding, which in turn could result in increased operating costs or decreases in revenues and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

It is customary in our business to have mutual indemnification agreements with many ofcustomers on a “knock-for-knock” basis, which means that we and our customers assume liability for our respective personnel, subcontractors, and we also maintain liability and other forms of insurance.property. In general, our drilling contracts contain provisions requiring our customers to indemnify us for, among other things, pollutionwell control events and reservoir damage. However, our contractual rights to indemnification may be unenforceable or limited due to negligent or willful acts by us, our subcontractors and/or supplierssuppliers. Additionally, certain states, including Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Louisiana, have enacted statutes generally referred to as "oilfield anti-indemnity acts," which expressly limit certain indemnity agreements contained in or by reason of state anti‑indemnity laws. related to indemnification in contracts, and could expose the Company to financial loss. Furthermore, other states may enact similar oilfield anti-indemnity acts.
Our customers and other third parties may also dispute, or be unable to meet, their contractual indemnification obligations to us. Accordingly, we may be unable to transfer these risks to our drilling customers and other third parties by contract or indemnification agreements. Incurring a liability for which we are not fully indemnified or insured could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

With the exception of “named wind storm” risk in the Gulf of Mexico, we

We insure working land rigs and related equipment at values that approximate the current replacement cost on the inception date of the policies. However, we self‑insure large deductibles under these policies. We also carry insurance with varying deductibles and coverage limits with respect to stacked rigs, offshore platform rigs, and “named wind storm” risk in the Gulf of Mexico.

We In addition, we have insurance coverage for comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, worker’sworkers’ compensation and employer’s liability, and certain other specific risks. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. In some cases, we self-insure large deductibles on certain insurance policies. We retain a significant portion of our expected losses under our worker’sworkers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability programs. The Company self‑insures a number of other risks, including loss of earnings and business interruption, and most cyber risks.interruption. We are unable to obtain significant amounts of insurance to cover risks of underground reservoir damage.

Our insurance will not in all situations provide sufficient funds to protect us from all losses and liabilities that could result from our operations. Our coverage includes aggregate policy limits. As a result, we retain the risk for any loss in excess of these limits. No assurance can be given that insurance coverage will continue to be available at rates considered reasonable or that our coverage will respond to a specific loss. In addition, our insurance may not cover losses associated with pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, we may experience difficulties in collecting from our insurers or our insurers may deny all or a portion of our claims for insurance coverage.

If a significant accident or other event occurs and is not fully covered by insurance or an enforceable or recoverable indemnity from a customer, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is subject to cybersecurity risks.
Our insurance will not in all situations provide sufficient fundsoperations depend on effective and secure information technology systems. Threats to protect us from all liabilities that could result from our drilling operations. Our coverage includes aggregate policy limits. Asinformation technology systems, including as a result we retainof cyberattacks and cyber incidents, continue to grow. Cybersecurity risks could include, but are not limited to, ransomware attacks, denial-of-service attacks, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data and the unauthorized release, corruption or loss of our data and personal information, employee or insider error, interruptions in communication, loss of our intellectual property or theft of our FlexRig® and other sensitive or proprietary technology, loss or damage to our data delivery systems, or other cybersecurity and infrastructure systems, including our property and equipment. In 2021, the Company introduced full-time or part-time remote work as a permanent option for select employees. A significant number of our office employees work remotely. Remote work relies heavily on the use of remote networking and online conferencing services that enable employees to work outside of our corporate infrastructure and, in some cases, use their own personal devices, which exposes the Company to additional cybersecurity risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive information as a result of increased remote access and other cybersecurity related incidents. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions or conflicts, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, may further heighten the risk

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for any loss in excess of these limits. No assurance can be given that allCybersecurity incidents involving our own systems or a portionthose of our coverage will not be cancelled during fiscal 2018, that insurance coverage will continuethird-party vendors, could:

disrupt our rig operations including operational technologies as well as our corporate information technology systems,
negatively impact our ability to be available at rates considered reasonablecompete,
enable the theft or misappropriation of funds,
cause the loss, corruption or misappropriation of proprietary or confidential information,
expose us to litigation, regulatory action, and potential liability, and
result in injury to our reputation, downtime, loss of revenue, and increased costs to prevent, respond to or mitigate cybersecurity events.
It is possible that our coverage will respond to a specific loss. Further, we may experience difficulties in collecting from our insurers or our insurers may deny all or a portionbusiness, financial and other systems, as well as those of our claimsthird-party vendors, could be compromised, which could go unnoticed for insurance coverage.

Global economic conditions may adversely affect our business.

Global economic conditions and volatility in oil and natural gas prices may impact the ability or desire of our customers to maintain or increase spending on exploration and development drilling and whether customers and/or vendors and suppliers will be able to access financing necessary to sustain or increase their current level of operations, fulfill their commitments and/or fund future operations and obligations. In the event the strength of the global economic environment fails to gain momentum or deteriorates in 2018, industry fundamentals may be impacted and result in stagnant or reduced demand for drilling rigs. Furthermore, these factors may result in certain of our customers experiencing bankruptcy or otherwise becoming unable to pay vendors, including us. The global economic environment in the past has experienced significant deterioration in a relatively shortprolonged period of timetime. While various procedures and controls are being utilized to mitigate exposure to such risk, there can be no assurance that the global economic environmentprocedures and controls that we implement, or which we cause third party service providers to implement, will not quickly deteriorate again duebe sufficient to oneprotect our systems, information or more factors. These conditionsother property. Additionally, customers as well as other third parties upon whom we rely on face similar cybersecurity threats, which could directly or indirectly impact our business and operations. The occurrence of a cyber incident or attack could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The contract drilling business is highly competitive Further, as cyber incidents continue to evolve, we may be required to incur additional costs to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or to investigate or remediate the effects of cyber incidents.

Our acquisitions, dispositions and investments may not result in anticipated benefits and may present risks not originally contemplated, which may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.
We continually seek opportunities to maximize efficiency and value through various transactions, including purchases or sales of assets, businesses, investments, or joint venture interests. For example, in November 2018 and August 2019, we completed the acquisitions of Angus Jamieson Consulting and DrillScan Energy SAS, respectively. These strategic transactions, among others, are intended to (but may not) result in the realization of savings, the creation of efficiencies, the offering of new products or services, the generation of cash or income, or the reduction of risk. Acquisition transactions may use cash on hand or be financed by additional borrowings or by the issuance of our common stock. These transactions may also affect our liquidity, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.
These transactions also involve risks, and we cannot ensure that:
any acquisitions we attempt will be completed on the terms announced, or at all;
any acquisitions would result in an excessincrease in income or provide an adequate return of available drilling rigs maycapital or other anticipated benefits;
any acquisitions would be successfully integrated into our operations and internal controls, including those related to financial reporting, disclosure and cyber and information security;
the due diligence conducted prior to an acquisition would uncover situations that could result in financial or legal exposure, or that we will appropriately quantify the exposure from known risks;
any disposition would not result in decreased earnings, revenue, or cash flow;
use of cash for acquisitions would not adversely affect our rig utilizationcash available for capital expenditures and profit margins.

Competition in contract drilling involves such factors asother uses; or

any dispositions, investments, or acquisitions, including integration efforts, would not divert management resources.
We have allocated a portion of the purchase price rig availabilityof certain acquisitions to goodwill and other intangible assets. The amount allocated to goodwill is the excess rig capacity inof the industry, efficiency, conditionpurchase price over the net identifiable assets acquired. At September 30, 2022, we had goodwill of $45.7 million and typeother intangible assets, net of equipment, reputation, operating safety, environmental impact, and customer relations. Competition is primarily on a regional basis and may vary significantly by region at any particular time. Land drilling rigs can be readily moved from one region to another in response to$67.2 million. If we experience future negative changes in levels of activity, and an oversupply of rigs in any region may result, leading to increased price competition.

Although many contracts for drilling services are awarded based solely on price, we have been successful in establishing long‑term relationships with certain customers which have allowed us to secure drilling work even though we may not have been the lowest bidder for such work. We have continued to attempt to differentiate our services based upon our FlexRigs and our engineering design expertise, operational efficiency, safety and environmental awareness. However, development of new drilling technology by competitors has increased in recent years and future improvements in operational efficiency and safety by our competitors could further negatively affect our ability to differentiate our services. Also, the strategy of differentiation is less effective during low commodity price environments when lower demand for drilling services intensifies price competition and makes it more difficult or impossible to compete on any basis other than price.

The oil and natural gas services industry in the United States has experienced downturns in demand during the last decade, including a significant downturn that started in 2014 and bottomed out in 2016. Today, as was the case following past downturns, there are substantially more drilling rigs available than necessary to meet the modest rebound in demand observed in 2016 and 2017. As a result of the current excess of available and more competitive drilling rigs, we may continue to experience difficulty in replacing fixed‑term contracts, extending expiring contracts or obtaining new contracts in the spot market, and the day rates (and other material terms) under new contracts may be on substantially less favorable rates and terms. As such, we may have difficulty sustaining or increasing rig utilization and profit margins in the future, we may lose market share and price may be a primary factor in the award of contracts for drilling services.

The loss of one or a number of our large customers could have a material adverse effect on our business financial condition andclimate or our results of operations.

In fiscal 2017,operations such that we received approximately 55 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our ten largest contract drilling customers and approximately 25 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our three largest customers (including their affiliates). We believedetermine that our relationship with all of these customers is good; however, the loss of onegoodwill or more of our larger customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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New technologies may cause our drilling methods and equipment to become less competitive, higher levels of capital expenditures may be necessary to keep pace with the bifurcation of the drilling industry, and growth through the building of new drilling rigs and improvement of existing rigs is not assured.

The market for our services is characterized by continual technological developments that have resulted in, and will likely continue to result in, substantial improvements in the functionality and performance of rigs and equipment. Our customers increasingly demand the services of newer, higher specification drilling rigs. This results in a bifurcation of the drilling fleet and is evidenced by the higher specification drilling rigs (e.g., AC rigs) generally operating at higher overall utilization levels and day rates than the lower specification drilling rigs (e.g., mechanical or SCR rigs). In addition, a significant number of lower specification rigsintangible assets are being stacked and/or removed from service. As a result of this bifurcation, a higher level of capital expendituresimpaired, we will be required to maintain and improve existing rigs and equipment and purchase and construct newer, higher specification drilling rigsrecord impairment charges with respect to meet the increasingly sophisticated needssuch assets.

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have sufficient capital resources to improve existing rigs

Technology disputes could negatively impact our operations or build new, technologically advanced drilling rigs;

increase our costs.

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avoid cost overruns inherent in large fabrication projects resulting from numerous factors such as shortages of equipment, materials and skilled labor, unscheduled delays in delivery of ordered equipment and materials, unanticipated increases in costs of equipment, materials and labor, design and engineering problems, and financial or other difficulties;

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successfully deploy idle, stacked, new or upgraded drilling rigs;

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effectively manage the increased size or future growth of our organization and drilling fleet;

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maintain crews necessary to operate existing or additional drilling rigs; or

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successfully improve our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects as a result of improving existing drilling rigs or building new drilling rigs.

If we are not successful in upgrading existing rigs and equipment or building new rigs in a timely and cost‑effective manner suitable to customer needs, we could lose market share. One or more technologies that we may implement in the future may not work as we expect and we may be adversely affected. Additionally, new technologies, services or standards could render some of our services, drilling rigs or equipment obsolete, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Technology disputes could negatively impact our operations or increase our costs.

Drilling rigs use proprietary technology and equipment which can involve potential infringement of a third party’s rights, or a third party’s infringement of our rights, including patent rights. The majority of the intellectual property rights relating to our drilling rigs and technology services are owned by us or certain of our supplying vendors.  However, in the event thatFrom time to time, we or one of our customers or supplying vendors becomesbecome involved in a disputedisputes over infringement of intellectual property rights relating to equipment or technology owned or used by us,us. As a result, we may lose access to important equipment or we couldtechnology, be required to cease use of some equipment or technology, be forced to modify our drilling rigs. We could alsorigs or technology, or be required to pay license fees or royalties for the use of equipment. Technologyequipment or technology. In addition, we may lose a competitive advantage in the event we are unsuccessful in enforcing our rights against third parties, or third parties are successful in enforcing their rights against us. As a result, any technology disputes involving us or our customers or supplying vendors could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

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Unexpected events could disrupt our business and adversely affect our results of operations.

TableUnexpected or unanticipated events, including, without limitation, computer system disruptions, unplanned power outages, fires or explosions at drilling rigs, natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes (occurrences of Contents

New legislationwhich may increase in frequency and regulatory initiatives relating to hydraulic fracturingseverity as a result of climate change), war or terrorist activities, supply disruptions, failure of equipment, changes in laws and/or regulations impacting our businesses, pandemic illness and other aspects of the oil and gas industryunforeseeable circumstances that may arise from our increasingly connected world or otherwise, could negatively impact the drilling programs ofadversely affect our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the drilling services we provide.

business.  It is a common practice innot possible for us to predict the occurrence or consequence of any such events. However, any such events could create unforeseen liabilities, reduce our industryability to provide drilling and related technology services, reduce demand for our customersservices, or make it more difficult or costly to recover natural gas and oil from shale and other formations through the use of horizontal drilling combined with hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is the process of creating or expanding cracks, or fractures, in formations using water, sand and other additives pumped under high pressure into the formation. The hydraulic fracturing process is typically regulated by state oil and natural gas commissions. Several states have adopted or are considering adopting regulations that could impose more stringent permitting, public disclosure, waste disposal and/or well construction requirements on hydraulic fracturing operations or otherwise seek to ban fracturing activities altogether. In addition to state laws, some local municipalities have adopted or are considering adopting land use restrictions, such as city ordinances, that may restrict or prohibit the performance of well drilling in general and/or hydraulic fracturing in particular. Members of the U.S. Congress and a number of federal agencies are analyzing, or have been requested to review, a variety of environmental issues associated with hydraulic fracturing and the possibility of more stringent regulation. Further, we conduct drilling activities in numerous states, including Oklahoma. In recent years, Oklahoma has experienced an increase in earthquakes. Some parties believe that there is a correlation between hydraulic fracturing related activities and the increased occurrence of seismic activity. The extent of this correlation, ifprovide services, any is the subject of studies of both state and federal agencies the results of which remain uncertain. Depending on the outcome of these or other studies pertaining to the impact of hydraulic fracturing, federal and state legislatures and agencies may seek to further regulate, restrict or prohibit hydraulic fracturing activities. Increased regulation and attention given to the hydraulic fracturing process could lead to greater opposition to oil and gas production activities using hydraulic fracturing techniques, operational delays or increased operating and compliance costs in the production of oil and natural gas from shale plays, added difficulty in performing hydraulic fracturing, and potentially a decline in the completion of new oil and gas wells.

We do not engage in any hydraulic fracturing activities. However, any new laws, regulations or permitting requirements regarding hydraulic fracturing could negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the drilling services we provide. Widespread regulation significantly restricting or prohibiting hydraulic fracturing by our customers couldultimately have a material adverse impacteffect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

operations.

Reliance on management and competition for experienced personnel may negatively impact our operations or financial results.
We may be required to record impairment charges with respect togreatly depend on the efforts of our drilling rigsexecutive officers and other assets.

We evaluatekey employees to manage our drilling rigsoperations. Similarly, we utilize highly skilled personnel in operating and other assets whenever events or changessupporting our businesses and in circumstances indicate thatdeveloping new technologies. In times of high utilization, it can be difficult to find and retain qualified individuals and, during the carrying amountrecent period of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss may exist when the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. Lower utilizationsustained declines in oil and day rates adversely affect our revenues and profitability. Prolonged periods of low utilization and day rates may resultnatural gas prices, there have been reductions in the recognitionoil field services workforce, both of impairment charges on certain of our drilling rigs if future cash flow estimates, based upon information available to management at the time, indicate that the carrying value of these rigswhich have resulted and may not be recoverable. For example, in fiscal 2015, we performed an impairment evaluation of all our long‑lived drilling assets. Our evaluation resulted in $39.2 million of impairment charges to reduce the carrying value of seven SCR land rigs within our International Land segment to their estimated fair value. Similarly, during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 we recorded a $6.3 million impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of certain rig and rig related equipment classified as held for sale in our U.S. Land segment to their estimated fair values. Although we are actively marketing idle drilling rigs in our fleet, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain future contracts for all of our rigs. As of September 30, 2017, we assessed our idle drilling rigs and determined no additional impairment charges were necessary. However, drilling rigs in our fleet may become impaired in the future if market conditions deteriorate or if oilresult in higher labor costs. We may also face a loss of workers and gas prices decline further or remain low for a prolonged period.

Department of Interior investigation could adversely affect our business.

On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (“H&PIDC”), and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana (“DOJ”). The court’s approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ’s investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of H&PIDC’s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We also engaged in discussions with the Inspector General’s office of the Department of Interior

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(“DOI”) regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ’s investigation. Although we do not presently anticipate any further action by the DOI in this matter, we can provide no assuranceslabor shortages as to the timing or eventual outcome of the DOI’s consideration of the matter. Refer also to Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” and Note 14—“Commitments and Contingencies” included in Item 8—“Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10‑K for discussion of this subject.

Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by foreign political, economic and social instability risks, foreign currency restrictions and devaluation, and various local laws associated with doing business in certain foreign countries.

We currently have drilling operations in South America and the Middle East. In the future, we may further expand the geographic reach of our operations. As a result of requirements and enforcement of other COVID-19 regulations in jurisdictions where we are exposed to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not encountered in U.S. operations, including increased risks of social unrest, strikes, terrorism, war, kidnapping of employees, nationalization, forced negotiation or modification of contracts, difficulty resolving disputes and enforcing contract provisions, expropriation of equipment as well as expropriation of oil and gas exploration and drilling rights, taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions and restrictions on repatriation of income and capital, currency rate fluctuations, increased governmental ownership and regulation of the economy and industry in the markets in which we operate, economic and financial instability of national oil companies, and restrictive governmental regulation, bureaucratic delays and general hazards associated with foreign sovereignty over certain areas in which operations are conducted.

South American countries, in particular, have historically experienced uneven periods of economic growth, as well as recession, periods of high inflation and general economic and political instability.  From time to time these risks have impacted our business.  For example, on June 30, 2010, the Venezuelan government expropriated 11 rigs and associated real and personal property owned by our Venezuelan subsidiary.  Prior thereto, we also experienced currency devaluation losses in Venezuela and difficulty repatriating U.S. dollars to the United States.  Today, our contracts for work in foreign countries generally provide for payment in U.S. dollars.  However, in Argentina we are paid in Argentine pesos.operate. The Argentine branch of one of our second-tier subsidiaries then remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by converting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market and repatriating the U.S. dollars. 

Estimates from published sources indicate that Argentina is a highly inflationary country, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period based on inflation data published by the respective governments.  Regardless, all of our foreign operations use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations.

In December 2015, the Argentine peso experienced a sharp devaluation resulting in a foreign currency loss of $8.4 million for fiscal 2016.  Subsequent tomembers of management or the sharp devaluation, the Argentine peso significantly stabilized and the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market controls now place fewer restrictions on repatriating U.S. dollars.  For fiscal 2017, we experienced a  foreign currency loss of $4.0 million in Argentina.  Our aggregate foreign currency losses for fiscal 2016 and 2017 were $9.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively.  In the future, other contracts or applicable law may require payments to be made in foreign currencies.  As such, there can be no assurance that we will not experience in Argentina or elsewhere a devaluation of foreign currency, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars even if we are able to negotiate contract provisions designed to mitigate such risks.  In the event of future payments in foreign currencies and an inability to timely exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars, we may incur currency devaluation losses whichattract and retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse impacteffect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Additionally, there can be no assurance that there will not be changes in local laws, regulations In addition, the unexpected loss of members of management, qualified personnel or a significant number of employees due to disease, disability, or death, could have a detrimental effect on us.

The loss of one or a number of our large customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In fiscal year 2022, we received approximately 45.5 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our ten largest drilling services and administrative requirementssolutions customers and approximately 19.0 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our three largest customers (including their affiliates). If one or the interpretation thereof whichmore of our larger customers terminated their contracts, failed to renew existing contracts with us, or refused to award us with new contracts, it could have a material adverse effect on the profitability of our operations or on our ability to continue operations in certain areas. Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we

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will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms we find acceptable.

Although we attempt to minimize the potential impact of such risks by operating in more than one geographical area, during fiscal 2017, approximately 12 percent of our consolidated operating revenues were generated from the international contract drilling business. During fiscal 2017, approximately 92 percent of the international operating revenues were from operations in South America. Substantially all of the South American operating revenues were from Argentina and Colombia. The future occurrence of one or more international events arising from the types of risks described above could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Drilling contracts with nationaloperations. Further, consolidation among oil and natural gas exploration and production companies may expose us to greater risks than we normally assume in drilling contracts with non-governmental customers.

We currently own and operate rigs that are contracted with foreign national oil companies.  In the future we may expand our international operations and enter into additional, significant contracts with national oil companies.  The terms of these contracts may contain non-negotiable provisions and may expose us to greater commercial, political, operational and other risks than we assume in other contracts.  Foreign contracts may expose us to materially greater environmental liability and other claims for damages (including consequential damages) and personal injury related to our operations, or the risk that the contract may be terminated by our customer without cause on short-term notice, contractually or by governmental action, or under certain conditions that may not provide us with an early termination payment.  We can provide no assurance that increased risk exposure will not have an adverse impact on our future operations or that we will not increasereduce the number of rigs contracted to national oil companies with commensurate additional contractual risks.  Risks that accompany contracts with national oil companies could ultimately have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation

Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or foreign anti‑bribery legislation could adversely affect our business.

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and similar anti‑bribery laws in other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti‑bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices and impact our business. Although we have programs in place covering compliance with anti‑bribery legislation, any failure to comply with the FCPA or other anti‑bribery legislation could subject us to civil and criminal penalties or other sanctions, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation. We could also face fines, sanctions and other penalties from authorities in the relevant foreign jurisdictions, including prohibition of our participating in or curtailment of business operations in those jurisdictions and the seizure of drilling rigs or other assets.

Failure to comply with governmental and environmental laws could adversely affect our business.

Many aspects of our operations are subject to government regulation, including those relating to drilling practices, pollution, disposal of hazardous substances and oil field waste. The United States and various other countries have environmental regulations which affect drilling operations. The cost of compliance with these laws could be substantial. A failure to comply with these laws and regulations could expose us to substantial civil and criminal penalties. In addition, environmental laws and regulations in the United States impose a variety of requirements on “responsible parties” related to the prevention of oil spills and liability for damages from such spills. As an owner and operator of drilling rigs, we may be deemed to be a responsible party under these laws and regulations.

We believe that we are in substantial compliance with all legislation and regulations affecting our operations in the drilling of oil and gas wells and in controlling the discharge of wastes. To date, compliance costs have not materially affected our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position, although compliance measures may add to the costs of drilling operations. Additional legislation or regulation may reasonably be anticipated, and the effect thereof on our operations cannot be predicted.

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Our current backlog of drilling services and solutions revenue may decline and may not be ultimately realized as fixed‑term contracts and may, in certain instances, be terminated without an early termination payment.

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Our current backlog of contract drilling revenue may continue to decline and may not be ultimately realized as fixed‑term contracts may in certain instances be terminated without an early termination payment.

Fixed‑term drilling contracts customarily provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an “early termination payment” to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. However, under certain limited circumstances, such as destruction of a drilling rig, our bankruptcy, sustained unacceptable performance by us or delivery of a rig beyond certain grace and/or liquidated damage periods, no early termination payment would be paid to us. Even if an early termination payment is owed to us, a customer may be unable or may refuse to pay the early termination payment. We also may not be able to perform under these contracts due to events beyond our control, and our customers may seek to cancel or renegotiate our contracts for various reasons, such as depressed market conditions. As of September 30, 2017,2022, our contract drilling services backlog was approximately $1.3$1.2 billion for future revenues under firm commitments. Our contract drilling services backlog may continue to decline over time as existing contract term coverage may not be offset by new term contracts or price modifications for existing contracts, as a result of any number of factors, such as low or declining oil prices and capital spending reductions by our customers. Our inability or the inability of our customers to perform under our or their contractual obligations may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our contracts with national oil companies may expose us to greater risks than we normally assume in contracts with non-governmental customers.
We currently own and operate rigs and have deployed technology under contracts with foreign national oil companies.  In the future, we may expand our international solutions operations and enter into additional, significant contracts with national oil companies.  The terms of these contracts may contain non-negotiable provisions and may expose us to greater commercial, political, operational and other risks than we assume in other contracts.  Foreign contracts may expose us to materially greater environmental liability and other claims for damages (including consequential damages) and personal injury related to our operations, or the risk that the contract drilling expense includes fixed costsmay be terminated by our customer without cause on short-term notice, contractually or by governmental action, or under certain conditions that may not decline in proportionprovide us with an early termination payment. We can provide no assurance that increased risk exposure will not have an adverse impact on our future operations or that we will not increase the number of rigs contracted, or the amount of technology deployed, to decreases in rig utilizationnational oil companies with commensurate additional contractual risks. Risks that accompany contracts with national oil companies could ultimately have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and dayrates.

results of operations.

Our drilling services operating expense includes fixed costs that may not decline in proportion to decreases in rig utilization and dayrates.
Our contract drilling services operating expense includes all direct and indirect costs associated with the operation, maintenance and support of our drilling equipment, which is often not affected by changes in dayrates and utilization.  During periods of reduced revenue and/or activity, certain of our fixed costs (such as depreciation) may not decline and often we may incur additional costs.  During times of reduced utilization, reductions in costs may not be immediate as we may incur additional costs associated with maintaining and cold stacking a rig, or we may not be able to fully reduce the cost of our support operations in a particular geographic region due to the need to support the remaining drilling rigs in that region. Accordingly, a decline in revenue due to lower dayrates and/or utilization may not be offset by a corresponding decrease in contract drilling services and solutions expense, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our securities portfoliooperations.

Shortages of drilling equipment, supplies or other key materials could adversely affect our operations.
The drilling services and solutions business is highly cyclical. During periods of increased demand for drilling services and solutions and periods of supply chain disruption, delays in delivery and shortages of drilling equipment and supplies can occur and it may lose significant valuetake longer for our vendors to service drilling components. Additionally, suppliers may seek to increase prices for equipment, supplies, and services, which we are unable to pass through to our customers, either due to a decline in equity prices and other market‑related risks, thus impacting our debt ratio and financial strength.

At September 30, 2017, we had a portfolio of securities with a total fair value of approximately $70.1 million, consisting of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (“Atwood”) and Schlumberger, Ltd. The total fair value of the portfolio of securities was $71.5 million at September 30, 2016.   In May of 2017, Ensco plc (“Ensco”) announced that it entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Ensco would acquire Atwood in an all-stock transaction. The transaction closed on October 6, 2017.  Under the terms of the merger agreement, we received 1.60 shares of Ensco for each share of our Atwood common stock. The securities in our portfolio are subject to a wide variety of market‑related risks that could substantially reducecontractual obligations or increase the fair value of the holdings. In general, the portfolio is recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with changes in unrealized after‑tax value reflectedmarket constraints in the equity sectiondrilling services and solutions business. Further, certain key rig components, parts and equipment are also either purchased from, fabricated or serviced by a limited number of vendors, which, in some cases, may be thinly capitalized and disproportionately affected by any loss of business, downturn in the balance sheet.  However, whereenergy industry, supply chain disruptions, or reduction or availability of credit. A number of disruptions and delays across the global supply chain have occurred in recent years, which have created delays in servicing key components, and a declinetightening of supplies and shortages in fair value below our cost basis is considereda number of areas, ranging from basic raw materials to be other than temporary, the change in value is recorded as a charge through earnings.  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we determined that a loss was other‑than‑temporarysemiconductors, and increasing costs, and we recognized a $26.0 million impairment charge.  Noexpect such impairment charge was recognized in fiscal 2017.   At November 16, 2017, the fair value of the portfolio had decreased to approximately $63.2 million. 

We may reduce or suspend our dividenddisruptions and delays could continue in the future.

Wenear term and possibly beyond. To date, as an industry leader, we have paid a quarterly dividend for many years. Our most recent, quarterly dividend was $0.70 per share. Ineffectively managed these delays, disruptions, and shortages by engaging in near and long-term demand planning with multiple vendors who provide and service key rig components, parts and equipment. However, if we are not able to effectively manage these disruptions and delays in the future, our Board of Directors may, without advance notice, determine to reduce or suspend our dividend in order to maintain our financial flexibility and best position the Company for long‑term success. The declaration and amount of future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, prospects, industry conditions, capital requirements and other factors and restrictions our Board of Directors deems relevant. The likelihood that dividends will be reduced or suspended is increased during periods of prolonged market weakness. In addition, our ability to pay dividends may be limited by agreements governing our indebtedness now or in the future. There can be no assurance that we will continue to pay a dividend in the future.

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Legal proceedings could have a negative impact on our business.

The nature of our business makes us susceptible to legal proceedings and governmental investigations from time to time. In addition, during periods of depressed market conditions we may be subject to an increased risk of our customers, vendors, former employees and others initiating legal proceedings against us. Lawsuits or claims against usthey could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Any litigation

Unionization efforts and labor regulations in certain countries in which we operate could materially increase our costs or limit our flexibility.
Certain of our international employees are unionized, and efforts may be made from time to time to unionize other portions of our workforce.  We may in the future be subject to strikes or claims, evenwork stoppages and other labor disruptions in connection with unionization efforts or renegotiation of existing contracts with unions representing our international employees. For example, worker strikes of short duration are common in Argentina and our operations have experienced such strikes in the past. Additional unionization efforts, if fully indemnifiedsuccessful, new collective bargaining agreements or insured,work stoppages could negatively affectmaterially increase our reputation amonglabor costs, reduce our revenues or limit our operational flexibility.
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The impact and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Public health crises, pandemics and epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and fear of such events have adversely impacted and may continue to adversely impact our operations, the operations of our customers and the public,global economy, including the worldwide demand for oil and make it more difficult for us to compete effectively or obtain adequate insurance in the future.

We depend on a limited number of vendors, some of which are thinly capitalizednatural gas and the level of demand for our services. Other effects of the pandemic include and may continue to include, significant volatility and disruption of the global financial markets; continued volatility of crude oil prices and related uncertainties around OPEC+ production; disruption of our operations, including suspension of drilling activities; impact to costs; loss of anyworkers; labor shortages; supply chain disruptions or equipment shortages; logistics constraints; customer demand for our services and industry demand generally; capital spending by oil and gas companies; our liquidity; the price of which could disrupt our operations.

Certain key rig components, partssecurities and equipment are either purchased from or fabricated by a single or limited number of vendors, and we have no long‑term contractstrading markets with many of these vendors. Shortages could occur in these essential components due to an interruption of supply, the acquisition of a vendor by a competitor, increased demands in the industry or other reasons beyond our control. Similarly, certain key rig components, parts and equipment are obtained from vendors that are, in some cases, thinly capitalized, independent companies that generate significant portions of their business from us or from a small group of companies in the energy industry. These vendors may be disproportionately affected by any loss of business, downturn in the energy industry or reduction or unavailability of credit. If we are unable to procure certain of such rig components, parts or equipment,respect thereto; our ability to maintain, improve, upgradeaccess capital markets; asset impairments and other accounting changes; certain of our customers experiencing bankruptcy or construct drilling rigs couldotherwise becoming unable to pay vendors, including us; and employee impacts from illness, travel restrictions, including border closures and other community response measures. Such public health crises, pandemics and epidemics are continuously evolving and the extent to which our business operations and financial results continue to be impaired, whichaffected depends on various factors beyond our control, such as the duration, severity and sustained geographic resurgence of the COVID-19 virus; the emergence, severity and spread of new variants of the virus; the impact and effectiveness of governmental actions to contain and treat such outbreaks, including government policies and restrictions; vaccine hesitancy, vaccine mandates, and voluntary or mandatory quarantines; and the global response surrounding such uncertainties.

Improvements in or new discoveries of alternative energy technologies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Since our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, any improvement in or new discoveries of alternative energy technologies that increase the use of alternative forms of energy and reduce the demand for oil and natural gas could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by foreign political, economic and social instability risks, foreign currency restrictions and devaluation, and various local laws associated with doing business in certain foreign countries.
We currently have drilling operations in South America (primarily Argentina and Colombia) and the Middle East. In the future, we may have additional tax liabilities and/further expand the geographic reach of our operations. As a result, we are exposed to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not encountered in U.S. operations, including increased risks of social unrest, strikes, terrorism, war, kidnapping of employees, nationalization, forced negotiation or be limited in our usemodification of net operating lossescontracts, difficulty resolving disputes (including technology disputes) and tax credits.

We are subject toenforcing contract provisions, expropriation of equipment as well as expropriation of oil and gas exploration and drilling rights, taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions and restrictions on repatriation of income taxesand capital, currency rate fluctuations, increased governmental ownership and regulation of the economy and industry in the United Statesmarkets in which we operate, economic and numerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgmentfinancial instability of national oil companies, and restrictive governmental regulation, bureaucratic delays and general hazards associated with foreign sovereignty over certain areas in which operations are conducted.

South American countries, in particular, have historically experienced uneven periods of economic growth, as well as recession, periods of high inflation and general economic and political instability.  From time to time, these risks have impacted our business.  For example, in Argentina, while our dayrate is requireddenominated in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary courseU.S. dollars, we are paid in Argentine pesos.  The Argentine branch of one of our business, there are many transactionssecond-tier subsidiaries then remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by converting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market and calculations whererepatriating the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable,U.S. dollars. Argentina also has a history of implementing currency controls, which restrict the final determinationconversion and repatriation of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different than what is reflected in income tax provisions and accruals. An audit or litigation could materially affect our financial position, income tax provision, net income, or cash flows in the period or periods challenged. It is also possible that future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties) could impactU.S. dollars, including controls implemented from September 2019 through 2022. As a result of these currency controls, our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date. Our ability to benefitremit funds from our deferred taxArgentine subsidiary to its U.S. parent has been limited. Argentina’s economy is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100% in the most recent three-year period based on inflation data published by the respective governments.  Nonetheless, all of our foreign operations use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets dependsand liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. For fiscal year 2022, we recognized aggregate foreign currency losses of $5.4 million in Argentina. Our aggregate foreign currency losses across all of our operations for fiscal years 2022 and 2021 were $5.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively. However, in the future, we may incur larger currency devaluations, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars from Argentina or elsewhere, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, there can be no assurance that there will not be changes in local laws, regulations and administrative requirements or the interpretation thereof, which could have a material adverse effect on the profitability of our operations or on our ability to continue operations in certain areas. Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we have limited control or hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. There can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms we find acceptable.
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The future occurrence of one or more international events arising from the types of risks described above could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
FINANCIAL RISKS
Covenants in our debt agreements restrict our ability to engage in certain activities.
Our current debt agreements pertaining to certain long‑term unsecured debt and our unsecured revolving credit facility contain, and our future financing arrangements likely will contain, various covenants that may in certain instances restrict our ability to, among other things, incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness, incur liens, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets, enter into new lines of business, and merge or consolidate. In addition, our credit facility requires us having sufficient future taxable income to utilizemaintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined therein) of less than or equal to 50 percent and certain priority debt (as defined therein) may not exceed 17.5 percent of our net operating lossworth (as defined therein). Such restrictions may limit our ability to successfully execute our business plans, which may have adverse consequences on our operations.
We may be required to record impairment charges with respect to our drilling rigs and other assets.
We evaluate our drilling rigs and tax credit carryforwards before they expire.  Our net operating lossother assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Lower utilization and tax credit carryforwards are subjectdayrates adversely affect our revenues and profitability. Prolonged periods of low utilization and dayrates may result in the recognition of impairment charges if future cash flow estimates, based upon information available to review and potential disallowance upon audit bymanagement at the tax authoritiestime, indicate that the carrying value of the jurisdictions where these tax attributes are incurred. Future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties) could also impact our effective rate.

A downgradean asset group may not be recoverable. Drilling rigs in our credit ratingfleet may become impaired in the future if oil and gas prices decline or remain low for a prolonged period of time or if market conditions deteriorate or if we restructure our drilling fleet. For example, in fiscal years 2022 and 2021, we recognized impairment charges of $4.4 million and $70.9 million, respectively, related to tangible assets and equipment. If we experience future negative changes in our business climate such that we determine that one or more of our asset groups are impaired, we will be required to record additional impairment charges with respect to such asset groups.

Any impairment could negatively impacthave a material adverse effect on our cost ofconsolidated financial statements. The facts and ability to access capital.

circumstances included in our impairment assessments are described in Part II, Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

A downgrade in our credit ratings could negatively impact our cost of and ability to access capital.
Our ability to access capital markets or to otherwise obtain sufficient financing is enhanced by our senior unsecured debt ratings as provided by major U.S. credit rating agencies. Factors that may impact our credit ratings include debt levels, liquidity, asset quality, cost structure, commodity pricing levels, industry conditions and other considerations. A ratings downgrade could adversely impact our ability in the future to access debt markets, increase the cost of future debt, and potentially require us to post letters of credit for certain obligations.

Our ability to access capital markets could be limited.

Our ability to access capital markets could be limited.
From time to time, we may need to access capital markets to obtain financing. Our ability to access capital markets for financing could be limited by among other things, oil and gas prices, our existing capital structure, our credit ratings, the state of the economy, the health or market perceptions of the drilling and overall oil and gas industry, and the liquidity of the capital markets.markets and other factors. Many of the factors that affect our ability to access capital markets are outside of our control. No assurance can be given that we will be able to access capital markets on terms acceptable to us when required to do so, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our marketable securities may lose significant value due to credit, market and interest rate risks.

The value of our marketable securities are subject to general credit, liquidity, market and interest rate risks, which may be exacerbated by unusual events, such as global health crises and political instability. A significant loss in value of our investments would negatively impact our debt ratio and financial strength.

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We may not be able to generate cash to service all of our indebtedness, and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations.

We may not be able to generate cash to service all of our indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations.

Our ability to make future scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations, including any future debt obligations, depends on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We may not be able to maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal and interest on our indebtedness. If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay investment decisions and capital expenditures, sell assets, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. Furthermore, these alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. Our ability to restructure or refinance our debt will depend on the condition of the capital markets and our financial position at such time. Any refinancing of our debt could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict our business operations. Any failure to make payments of interest and principal on our outstanding indebtedness on a timely basis would be a default (if not waived) and would likely result in a reduction of our credit rating, which could harm our ability to seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness.

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The replacement of LIBOR with an alternative reference rate, may adversely affect interest expense related to outstanding debt.
In 2017, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), which regulates the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR as a benchmark. The FCA ceased publication of U.S. dollar LIBOR on December 31, 2021 in the case of one week and two month U.S. dollar LIBOR tenors and intends to phase out LIBOR for all other U.S. dollar tenors immediately after June 30, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the "Federal Reserve") advised banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate. The Alternative Reference Rate Committee ("ARRC"), a committee convened by the Federal Reserve recommended the use of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), a new index, calculated by short-term repurchase agreements, backed by U.S. Treasury securities, as its preferred alternative rate for LIBOR in the U.S. On March 8, 2022, we entered into the second amendment to the 2018 Credit Facility, which, among other things, replaced provisions in respect of interest rate determinations that were based on LIBOR with provisions based on SOFR.
Given the inherent differences between LIBOR and SOFR, or any other alternative benchmark rate that may be established, there are many uncertainties regarding a transition from LIBOR. Using SOFR could make borrowing more expensive because it lacks a credit component, which could cause lenders to increase spreads to price for this uncertainty. Additionally, in a crisis, borrowers may hold excess liquidity if SOFR does not spike to reflect conditions, which may create issues for bank liquidity, adversely impacting borrowers. The market transition away from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate is complex and overall financial markets may be disrupted as a result of the phase-out. The availability and cost of our borrowings and interest expense related to outstanding floating-rate debt due to the adoption of SOFR or other alternative benchmark rates or a broader market disruption caused by the phase-out of LIBOR could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
LEGAL AND REGULATORY RISKS
The physical effects of climate change and the regulation of greenhouse gases and climate change could have a negative impact on our business.
The physical and regulatory effects of climate change and a global transition to a low carbon economy could have a negative impact on our business.

operations, our customers’ operations and the overall demand for our customers' products and services. Scientific studies have suggested that emissions of certain gases, commonly referred to as “greenhouse gases” (“GHGs”) and including carbon dioxide and methane, may be contributing to warming of the earth’s atmosphere and other climatic changes. In response to such studies, the issue of climate change and the effect of GHG emissions, in particular emissions from fossil fuels, is attracting increasing attention worldwide. worldwide and there are a number of political and technological initiatives aimed at reducing the use of hydrocarbons.

We are aware of the increasing focus of local, state, regional, national and international regulatory bodies on GHG emissions and climate change issues. TheLegislation to regulate GHG emissions has periodically been introduced in the U.S. Congress and such legislation may be proposed or adopted in the future. In addition, the United States Congress may consider legislationis currently a member of the “Paris Agreement” that requires member countries to reducereview and “represent a progression” in their intended nationally determined GHG emissions. Although itcontributions, which set GHG emission reduction goals every five years beginning in 2020.
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The aim of the Paris Agreement is to hold the increase in the average global temperature to well below 2ºC (3.6ºF) above pre-industrial levels with efforts to limit the rise to 1.5ºC (2.7ºF) to protect against the more severe consequences of climate change forecasted by scientific studies. These consequences include increased coastal flooding, droughts and associated wildfires, heavy precipitation events, stresses on water supply and agriculture, increased poverty, and negative impacts on health. In connection with the decision to adopt the Paris Agreement, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the “IPCC”) prepared a special report focused on the impacts of an increase in the average global temperature of 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels and related GHG emission pathways. The 2018 IPCC Report concludes that the measures set forth in the Paris Agreement are insufficient and that more aggressive targets and measures will be needed. The 2018 IPCC Report indicates that GHGs must be reduced from 2010 levels by 45 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050 to prevent global warming of 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels. The IPCC's 2021 Report focusing on the physical science basis of climate change further concluded that an immediate and large-scale reduction in GHG emissions is necessary to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels.
It is not possible at this time to predict the timing and effect of climate change or whether proposedadditional GHG legislation, regulations or regulationsother measures will be adopted at the federal, state or local levels. However, more aggressive efforts by governments and non-governmental organizations to reduce GHG emissions appear likely based on the findings set forth in the 2018 and 2021 IPCC Reports and any such future laws and regulations could result in increased compliance costs, or additional operating restrictions.restrictions or affect the demand for our customers' products and, accordingly, our services. In addition, increasing attention to the risks of climate change has resulted in an increased possibility of litigation or investigations brought by public and private entities against oil and gas companies in connection with their GHG emissions. As a result, we or our customers may become subject to court orders compelling a reduction of GHG emissions or requiring mitigation of the effects of climate change. For example, a coalition of over 20 governors of U.S. states formed the United States Climate Alliance to advance the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and several U.S. cities have committed to advance the objectives of the Paris Agreement at the state or local level as well. If we are unable to recover or pass through a significant level of our costs or are required to change our practices related to complying with climate change regulatory requirements imposed on us, it could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, to the extent financial markets view climate change and GHG emissions as a financial risk, this could negatively impact our cost of or access to capital. Climate change and GHG regulation could also negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the services we provide. An increased focus by the public on the reduction of GHG emissions as well as the results of the physical impacts of climate change could affect the demand for hydrocarbonsour customers’ products and have a negative effect on our business.

The federal government and certain state governments have enacted, and are expected to continue to enact, laws and regulations that mandate or provide economic incentives for the development of technologies and sources of energy other than oil and gas, such as wind and solar. Such legislation incentivizes the development, use and investment in these technologies and alternative energy sources and could accelerate the shift away from traditional oil and gas. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") of 2022 contains tax inducements and other provisions that incentivize investment, development, and deployment of alternative energy sources and technologies. Also, in 2022, California mandated that all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the state be electric vehicles or other emissions-free models by 2035. If these future laws and regulations result in customers reducing their production of oil and gas, they could ultimately have an adverse effect on our business and prospects.
Beyond financial and regulatory impacts, the projected severe effects of climate change have the potential to directly affect our facilities and operations and those of our customers, which could result in more frequent and severe disruptions to our business and those of our customers, increased costs to repair damaged facilities or maintain or resume operations, and increased insurance costs. See above “—Our drilling and technology related operations are subject to a number of operational risks, including environmental and weather risks, which could expose us to significant losses and damage claims. We are not fully insured against all of these risks and our contractual indemnity provisions may not fully protect us.”
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New legislation and regulatory initiatives relating to hydraulic fracturing or other aspects of the oil and gas industry could negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the services we provide.
Several political and regulatory authorities, governmental bodies, and environmental groups devote resources to campaigns aimed at eradicating hydraulic fracking. We do not engage in any hydraulic fracturing activities. However, it is a common practice in our industry for our customers to recover natural gas and oil from shale and other formations through the use of horizontal drilling combined with hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is the process of creating or expanding cracks, or fractures, in formations using water, sand and other additives pumped under high pressure into the formation. The hydraulic fracturing process is typically regulated by state oil and natural gas commissions. Several states have adopted or are considering adopting regulations that could impose more stringent permitting, public disclosure, waste disposal and/or well construction requirements on oil and gas development, including hydraulic fracturing operations, or otherwise seek to ban fracturing activities altogether. In addition to state laws, some local municipalities have adopted or are considering adopting land use restrictions, such as city ordinances, that may restrict or prohibit the performance of well drilling in general and/or hydraulic fracturing in particular. Members of the U.S. Congress are analyzing, and a number of federal agencies have historically been requested to review, and, under the current administration, may be requested to review again, a variety of environmental issues associated with hydraulic fracturing and the possibility of more stringent regulation. At September 30, 2022, we had approximately 35 rigs placed on federal land and four rigs in federal waters. Any new laws, regulations or permitting requirements regarding hydraulic fracturing could negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the services we provide. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency has asserted federal regulatory authority pursuant to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act over certain hydraulic fracturing activities involving the use of diesel fuels. Widespread regulation significantly restricting or prohibiting hydraulic fracturing or other drilling activity by our customers could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Further, we conduct drilling activities in numerous states, including Oklahoma, where seismic activity may occur. In recent years, Oklahoma has experienced an increase in earthquakes. Although the extent of any correlation has been and remains the subject of studies of both federal and state agencies, some parties believe that there is a correlation between hydraulic fracturing related activities and the increased occurrence of seismic activity. As a result, federal and state legislatures and agencies may seek to further regulate, restrict or prohibit hydraulic fracturing activities. Increased regulation and attention given to the hydraulic fracturing process could lead to greater opposition to oil and gas production activities using hydraulic fracturing techniques, operational delays or increased operating and compliance costs in the production of oil and natural gas from shale plays, added difficulty in performing hydraulic fracturing, and potentially a decline in the completion of new oil and gas wells, which could negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the services we provide.
Our aspirations, goals and initiatives related to sustainability and emissions reduction, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks.
We have developed, and will continue to develop and set, goals, targets, or other objectives related to sustainability matters. Statements related to these goals, targets and objectives reflect our current plans and do not constitute a guarantee that they will be achieved. Our efforts to research, establish, accomplish, and accurately report on these goals, targets, and objectives expose us to numerous operational, reputational, financial, legal, and other risks. Our ability to achieve any stated goal, target, or objective, including with respect to emissions reduction, is subject to numerous factors and conditions, some of which are outside of our control. Examples of such factors include: (1) the extent our customers' decisions directly impact, relate to, or influence the use of our equipment that creates the emissions we report, (2) the availability and cost of low- or non-carbon-based energy sources and technologies, (3) evolving regulatory requirements affecting sustainability standards or disclosures, (4) the availability of suppliers that can meet our sustainability and other standards. In addition, standards for tracking and reporting on sustainability matters, including climate-related matters, have not been harmonized and continue to evolve. Our processes and controls for reporting sustainability matters may not always comply with evolving and disparate standards for identifying, measuring, and reporting such metrics, including sustainability-related disclosures that may be required of public companies by the SEC, and such standards may change over time, which could result in significant revisions to our current goals, reported progress in achieving such goals, or ability to achieve such goals in the future. Our business may also face increased scrutiny from investors and other stakeholders related to our sustainability activities, including the goals, targets, and objectives that we announce, and our methodologies and timelines for pursuing them. If our sustainability practices do not meet investor or other stakeholder expectations and standards, which continue to evolve, our reputation, our ability to attract or retain employees, and our attractiveness as an investment or business partner could be negatively affected. Similarly, our failure or perceived failure to pursue or fulfill our sustainability-focused goals, targets, and objectives, to comply with ethical, environmental, or other standards, regulations, or expectations, or to satisfy various reporting standards with respect to these matters, within the timelines we announce, or at all, could adversely affect our business or reputation, as well as expose us to government enforcement actions and private litigation.
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Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or foreign anti‑bribery legislation could adversely affect our business.
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and similar anti‑bribery laws in other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to non-U.S. officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti‑bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices and impact our business. Although we have programs in place requiring compliance with anti‑bribery legislation, any failure to comply with the FCPA or other anti‑bribery legislation could subject us to civil and criminal penalties or other sanctions, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation. In addition, investors could negatively view potential violations, inquiries or allegations of misconduct under the FCPA or similar laws, which could adversely affect our reputation and the market for our shares. We could also face fines, sanctions and other penalties from authorities in the relevant foreign jurisdictions, including prohibition of our participating in or curtailment of business operations in those jurisdictions and the seizure of drilling rigs or other assets.
Our business is subject to complex and evolving laws and regulations regarding privacy and data protection.
The regulatory environment surrounding data privacy and protection is constantly evolving and can be subject to significant change. New laws and regulations governing data privacy and the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and potentially elevate our costs. In the normal course of business, we and our third-party partners may collect, process, and store data that is subject to those specific laws and regulations governing personal data.

Complying with varying jurisdictional requirements is becoming increasingly complex and could increase the costs and difficulty of compliance, and violations of applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), which will amend the CCPA in January 2023 to provide for additional privacy protections, as well as similar laws enacted by other states, could result in significant penalties.

The GDPR applies to activities regarding personal data that may be conducted by us, directly or indirectly through vendors and subcontractors, from an establishment in the European Union. As interpretation and enforcement of the GDPR evolves, it creates a range of new compliance obligations, which could cause us to incur costs or require us to change our business practices in a manner adverse to our business. Failure to comply could result in significant penalties of up to a maximum of four percent of our global turnover or up to $20.0 million Euro, which may materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations, and cash flows.

The CCPA, which came into effect on January 1, 2020, and, effective January 2023, will be amended by the CPRA, gives California residents specific rights in relation to their personal information, requires that companies take certain actions, including notifications for security incidents and may apply to activities regarding personal information that is collected by us, directly or indirectly, from California residents. As interpretation and enforcement of the CCPA and CPRA evolves, it creates a range of new compliance obligations, which could cause us to change our business practices, with the possibility for significant financial penalties for noncompliance that may materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations, and cash flows. Similar legislation has been adopted in Virginia, Colorado, Utah and Connecticut, all of which will go into effect in 2023.

Non-compliance with these and other data protection laws could expose us to regulatory investigations, which could result in fines and penalties. In addition to imposing fines, regulators may also issue orders to stop processing personal data, which could disrupt operations. We could also be subject to litigation from persons or corporations allegedly affected by data protection violations. In addition, we are also subject to the possibility of cyber incidents or attacks, potentially resulting in a violation of the laws mentioned above. Any violation of these laws or harm to our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
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Government policies, mandates, and regulations specifically affecting the energy sector and related industries, regulatory policies or matters that affect a variety of businesses, taxation polices, and political instability could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Energy production and trade flows are subject to government policies, mandates, regulations, and trade agreements. Governmental policies affecting the energy industry, such as taxes, tariffs, duties, price controls, subsidies, incentives, foreign exchange rates, economic sanctions and import and export restrictions, can influence the viability and volume of production of certain commodities, the volume and types of imports and exports, whether unprocessed or processed commodity products are traded, and industry profitability.  For example, the decision of the U.S. government to impose tariffs on certain Chinese imports and the resulting retaliation by the Chinese government imposing a 25 percent tariff on U.S. liquefied natural gas have disrupted aspects of the energy market. Disruptions of this sort can affect the price of oil and natural gas and may cause our customers to change their plans for exploration and production levels, in turn reducing the demand for our services.

Reliance Moreover, many countries, including the United States, control the import and export of certain goods, services and technology and impose related import and export recordkeeping and reporting obligations.  Governments also may impose economic sanctions against certain countries, persons and other entities that may restrict or prohibit transactions involving such countries, persons and entities.  In particular, U.S. sanctions are targeted against certain countries that are heavily involved in the petroleum and petrochemical industries, which includes drilling activities.

Future government policies may adversely affect the supply of, demand for, and prices of oil and natural gas, restrict our ability to do business in existing and target markets, and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The laws and regulations concerning import and export activity, recordkeeping and reporting, including customs, export controls and economic sanctions, are complex and constantly changing.  These laws and regulations may be enacted, amended, enforced or interpreted in a manner materially impacting our operations.  Ongoing economic challenges may increase some governments’ efforts to enact, enforce, amend or interpret laws and regulations as a method to increase revenue.  Shipments can be delayed and denied import or export for a variety of reasons, some of which are outside our control and some of which may result from failure to comply with existing legal and regulatory regimes.  Shipping delays or denials could cause unscheduled operational downtime.  Any failure to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements governing international trade could also result in criminal and civil penalties and sanctions, such as fines, imprisonment, debarment from government contracts, seizure of shipments and loss of import and export privileges.
Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be affected by political instability and by changes in other governmental policies, mandates, regulations, and trade agreements, including monetary, fiscal and environmental policies, laws, regulations, acquisition approvals, and other activities of governments, agencies, and similar organizations.  These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in a country’s or region’s economic or political conditions, local labor conditions and regulations, safety and environmental regulations, reduced protection of intellectual property rights, changes in the regulatory or legal environment, restrictions on managementcurrency exchange activities, currency exchange fluctuations, burdensome taxes and competition for experienced personnel maytariffs, enforceability of legal agreements and judgments, adverse tax, administrative agency or judicial outcomes, and regulation or taxation of greenhouse gases.  International risks and uncertainties, including changing social and economic conditions as well as terrorism, political hostilities, and war, could limit our ability to transact business in these markets and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Legal claims and litigation could have a negative impact on our business.
The nature of our business makes us susceptible to legal proceedings and governmental investigations from time to time. We design much of our own equipment and fabricate and upgrade such equipment in facilities that we operate. We also design and develop our own technology. If such equipment or technology fails to perform as expected, or if we fail to maintain or operate the equipment properly, there could be personal injuries, property damage, and environmental contamination, which could result in claims against us. Our ownership and use of proprietary technology and equipment could also result in infringement of intellectual property claims against us. See above “— Technology disputes could negatively impact our operations or financial results.

We greatly depend onincrease our costs." The Company also owns and operates a large fleet of motor vehicles, which creates an increased exposure to motor vehicle accidents. Also, we may be subject, and have been subject in the effortspast, to litigation resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles. These lawsuits have resulted, and may result in the future, in the payment of substantial settlements or damages and increases in our insurance costs. In addition, during periods of depressed market conditions we may be subject to an increased risk of our executive officerscustomers, vendors, former employees and other key employees to manage our operations. The lossothers initiating legal proceedings against us. Further, actions or decisions we have taken or may take as a consequence of members of management could have a material effect on our business. Similarly, we utilize highly skilled personnelCOVID-19 may result in operating and supporting our businesses. In times of high utilization, it can be difficult to retain, and in some cases find, qualified individuals. Although to date our operations have not been materially affected by competition for personnel, an inability to obtaininvestigations, litigation or find a sufficient number of qualified personnellegal claims against us. Lawsuits or claims against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Shortages Any litigation or claims, even if fully indemnified or insured, could negatively impact our reputation among our customers and the public, and make it more difficult for us to compete effectively or obtain adequate insurance in the future.

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Additional tax liabilities, limitations on our use of net operating losses and tax credits and/or our significant net deferred tax liability could affect our financial condition, income tax provision, net income, and cash flows.

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and suppliesnumerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could adverselybe materially different than what is reflected in income tax provisions and accruals. An audit or litigation could materially affect our operations.

The contract drillingfinancial position, income tax provision, net income, or cash flows in the period or periods challenged. Tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which our subsidiaries are organized and conduct their operations may change significantly as a result of political or economic factors beyond our control. It is also possible that future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties in any of the jurisdictions that we operate in) could impact our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date. Our ability to benefit from our deferred tax assets depends on us having sufficient future taxable income to utilize our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before they expire. In addition, Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 382”), generally imposes an annual limitation on the amount of net operating losses and other pre-change tax attributes (such as tax credits) that may be used to offset taxable income by a corporation that has undergone an “ownership change” (as determined under Section 382). An ownership change generally occurs if one or more shareholders (or groups of shareholders) that are each deemed to own at least 5 percent of our stock change their ownership by more than 50 percentage points over their lowest ownership percentage during a rolling three-year period. As of September 30, 2022, we have not experienced an ownership change and, therefore, utilization of our applicable tax attributes were not subject to an annual limitation (except for an immaterial portion thereof that we inherited in connection with an acquisition during 2017). However, if we were to experience ownership changes in the future as a result of subsequent shifts in our stock ownership, our ability to use certain pre-change tax attributes could potentially accelerate or permanently increase our future tax liabilities. Additionally, our future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by changes in tax laws (including tax treaties) or their interpretation, such as the proposals by the Biden administration to increase the U.S. corporate income tax rate and increase the U.S. taxation of international business operations. For example, the IRA, passed on August 16, 2022, includes a new 15 percent corporate minimum tax as well as a one percent excise tax on corporate stock repurchases applicable to repurchases after December 31, 2022. We are in the process of evaluating the potential impacts of the IRA. While we do not currently expect the IRA to have a material impact on our effective tax rate, our analysis is highly cyclical. During periods of increased demand for contract drilling services, delays in deliveryongoing and shortages of drilling equipmentincomplete, and supplies can occur. These risks are intensified during periods whenit is possible that the industry experiences significant new drilling rig construction or refurbishment. Any such delays or shortagesIRA could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditiontax liability.

Our deferred tax liability associated with property, plant and equipment is significant, which could materially increase the amount of cash income taxes that we pay in the future and, thus, adversely affect our cash flows. Our future capital expenditures, our results of operations.

Our business isoperations and changes in income tax laws could significantly impact the timing of the reversal of our deferred tax liabilities and the timing and amount of our future cash income taxes. While management intends to minimize our income taxes payable in future years to the extent possible, the amount and timing of cash income taxes ultimately paid are based on the aforementioned factors as well as others and are subject to cybersecurity risks.

Threatschange.

Failure to comply with or changes to governmental and environmental laws could adversely affect our business.
Many aspects of our operations are subject to information technology systems associated with cybersecurity risksvarious laws and cyber incidents or attacks continueregulations in the jurisdictions where we operate, including those relating to grow. Cybersecurity attacks could include, but are not limiteddrilling practices and comprehensive and frequently changing laws and regulations relating to malicious software, attemptsthe safety and to gain unauthorized access to our datathe protection of human health and the unauthorized release, corruption or lossenvironment. Environmental laws apply to the oil and gas industry including those regulating air emissions, discharges to water, and the transport, storage, use, treatment, disposal and remediation of, our data and personal information, loss of our intellectual property, theft of our FlexRig and other technology, loss or damage to our data delivery systems, other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in our critical systems, and increased costs to prevent, respond to or mitigate cybersecurity events. It is possible that our business, financial and other systems could be

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compromised, which might not be noticed for some period of time. Although we utilize various procedures and controls to mitigate our exposure to, such risk, cybersecurity attacks are evolvingsolid and unpredictable. The occurrence of such an attack could lead to financial losseshazardous wastes and materials. These laws can have a material adverse effect on the drilling industry, including our operations, and compliance with such laws may require us to make significant capital expenditures, such as the installation of costly equipment or operational changes, and may affect the resale values or useful lives of our drilling rigs. If we fail to comply with these laws and regulations, we could be exposed to substantial administrative, civil and criminal penalties, delays in permitting or performance of projects and, in some cases, injunctive relief. Violations of environmental laws may also result in liabilities for personal injuries, property and natural resource damage and other costs and claims. In addition, environmental laws and regulations in the United States impose a variety of requirements on “responsible parties” related to the prevention of oil spills and liability for damages from such spills. As an owner and operator of drilling rigs, we may be deemed to be a responsible party under these laws and regulations.

Additional legislation or regulation and changes to existing legislation and regulation may reasonably be anticipated, and the effect thereof on our operations cannot be predicted. The expansion of the scope of laws or regulations protecting the environment has accelerated in recent years, particularly outside the United States, and we expect this trend to continue. To the extent new laws are enacted or other governmental actions are taken that prohibit or restrict drilling in areas where we operate or impose additional environmental protection requirements that result in increased costs to the oil and gas industry, in general, or the drilling industry, in particular, our business or prospects could be materially adversely affected.
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RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK AND CORPORATE STRUCTURE
We may reduce or suspend our dividend in the future.
We have paid a quarterly dividend for many years. Our most recent quarterly base dividend declared was $0.25 per share. Subsequent to September 30, 2022, we also declared a supplemental dividend of $0.235 per share. In the future, our Board of Directors may, without advance notice, determine to reduce or suspend our dividend in order to maintain our financial conditionflexibility and resultsbest position the Company for long‑term success. The declaration and amount of operations. We are not aware that any material cybersecurity breaches have occurred to date.

Unexpected events could disrupt our business and adversely affect our results of operations.

Unexpected and entirely unanticipated events, including, without limitation, computer system disruptions, unplanned power outages, fires or explosionsfuture dividends is at drilling rigs, natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes, war or terrorist activities, supply disruptions, failure of equipment, changes in laws and/or regulations impacting our businesses, pandemic illness and other unforeseeable circumstances that may arise from our increasingly connected world or otherwise could adversely affect our business.  It is not possible for us to predict the occurrence or consequence of any such events. However, any such events could reduce our ability to provide drilling services, reduce demand for our services, or make it more difficult or costly to provide services which ultimately may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Unionization efforts and labor regulations in certain countries in which we operate could materially increase our costs or limit our flexibility.

Efforts may be made from time to time to unionize portionsdiscretion of our workforce. In addition, we may in the future be subject to strikes or work stoppagesBoard of Directors and other labor disruptions. Additional unionization efforts, new collective bargaining agreements or work stoppages could materially increase our costs, reduce our revenues or limit our flexibility.

Any future implementation of price controls on oil and natural gas would affect our operations.

The United States Congress may in the future impose some form of price controls on either oil, natural gas, or both. Any future limits on the price of oil or natural gas could negatively affect the demand for our services and, consequently, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Covenants in our debt agreements restrict our ability to engage in certain activities.

Our debt agreements pertaining to certain long‑term unsecured debt and our unsecured revolving credit facility contain various covenants that may in certain instances restrict our ability to, among other things, incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness, incur liens, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into new lines of business, and merge or consolidate. In addition, our credit facility requires us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and certain priority debt (as defined) may not exceed 17.5% of our net worth (as defined). Such restrictions may limit our ability to successfully execute our business plans, which may have adverse consequences on our operations.

Improvements in or new discoveries of alternative energy technologies could have a material adverse effectwill depend on our financial condition, and results of operations.

Sinceoperations, cash flows, prospects, industry conditions, capital requirements and other factors and restrictions our Board of Directors deems relevant. The likelihood that dividends will be reduced or suspended is increased during periods of prolonged market weakness or uncertainty, such as the recent downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the oil price collapse in 2020. In addition, our ability to pay dividends may be limited by agreements governing our indebtedness now or in the future. There can be no assurance that we will not reduce our dividend or that we will continue to pay a dividend in the future.

The market price of our common stock may be highly volatile, and investors may not be able to resell shares at or above the price paid.
The trading price of our common stock may be volatile. Securities markets worldwide experience significant price and volume fluctuations. This market volatility, as well as other general economic, market or political conditions, could reduce the market price of our common stock in spite of our operating or financial performance. The following factors, in addition to other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this Form 10-K, may have a significant impact on the market price of our common stock:
changes in customer needs, expectations or trends and our ability to maintain relationships with key customers;
our ability to implement our business dependsstrategy;
changes in our capital structure, including the issuance of additional debt;
public announcements (including the timing of these announcements) regarding our business, financial performance and prospects or new products or services, product enhancements, technological advances or strategic actions, such as acquisitions, restructurings or significant contracts, by our competitors or us;
trading activity in our stock, including portfolio transactions in our stock by us, our executive officers and directors, and significant stockholders or trading activity that results from the ordinary course rebalancing of stock indices in which we may be included;
short-interest in our common stock, which could be significant from time to time;
our inclusion in, or removal from, any stock indices;
investor perception of us and the industry and markets in which we operate;
increased focus by the investment community on the level of activitysustainability practices at our company and in the oil and natural gas industry generally;
changes in earnings estimates or buy/sell recommendations by securities analysts;
whether or not we meet earnings estimates of securities analysts who follow us;
regulatory or legal developments in the United States and foreign countries where we operate; and
general financial, domestic, international, economic, and market conditions, including overall fluctuations in the U.S. equity markets.
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Certain provisions of our corporate governing documents could make an acquisition of our company more difficult.
The following provisions of our charter documents, as currently in effect, and Delaware law could discourage potential proposals to acquire us, delay or prevent a change in control of us or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock:
our certificate of incorporation permits our Board of Directors to issue and set the terms of preferred stock and to adopt amendments to our bylaws;
our bylaws contain restrictions regarding the right of stockholders to nominate directors and to submit proposals to be considered at stockholder meetings;
our bylaws restrict the right of stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders; and 
we are subject to provisions of Delaware law which restrict us from engaging in any improvementof a broad range of business transactions with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years following the date such stockholder became classified as an interested stockholder.
Public and investor sentiment towards climate change, fossil fuels and other ESG matters could adversely affect our cost of capital and the price of our common stock.

There have been intensifying efforts within the investment community (including investment advisors, investment fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds, universities and individual investors) to promote the divestment of, or limit investment in, the stock of companies in the oil and gas industry. There has also been pressure on lenders and other financial services companies to limit or new discoveriescurtail financing of alternative energy technologies that increasecompanies in the useoil and gas industry. Because we operate within the oil and gas industry, if these efforts continue or expand, our stock price and our ability to raise capital may be negatively impacted.
Members of alternative formsthe investment community are increasing their focus on ESG practices and disclosures by public companies, including practices and disclosures related to climate change and sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and heightened governance standards. As a result, we may continue to face increasing pressure regarding our ESG disclosures and practices. See above "—Our aspirations, goals and initiatives related to sustainability and emissions reduction, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks." These pressures have intensified recently in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, significant societal events and government efforts to mitigate climate change. Additionally, members of energythe investment community may screen companies such as ours for ESG disclosures and reduceperformance before investing in our stock. Over the past few years, there has also been an acceleration in investor demand for oilESG investing opportunities, and natural gas couldmany large institutional investors have committed to increasing the percentage of their portfolios that are allocated towards ESG investments. With respect to any of these investors, our ESG disclosures and efforts may not satisfy the investor requirements or their requirements may not be made known to us. If we or our securities are unable to meet the ESG standards or investment criteria set by these investors and funds, we may lose investors or investors may allocate a material adverse effect onportion of their capital away from us, our business, financial conditioncost of capital may increase, and results of operations.

our stock price may be negatively impacted.

Item 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

We have received no written comments regarding our periodic or current reports from the staff of the SEC that were issued 180 days or more preceding the end of our 2017 fiscal year 2022 and that remain unresolved.

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Item 2.  PROPERTIES

CONTRACT DRILLING

The following table sets forth certain information concerning our U.S. land
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Drilling Services and offshoreSolutions Operations
Our property consists primarily of drilling rigs and ancillary equipment.  We own substantially all of the equipment used in our businesses.  For further information on the status of our drilling fleet, see Item 1— “Business — Drilling Fleet.”
Real Property
We own or lease office and yard space to support our ongoing operations, including field and district offices in the United States and internationally. In addition, we lease a fabrication and assembly facility in Galena Park, Texas as well as a maintenance and overhaul facility near Tulsa, Oklahoma.
We also own a limited number of September 30, 2017:

commercial real estate properties located in Tulsa, Oklahoma for investment purposes. Our real estate investments include a shopping center and undeveloped real estate.
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Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

FlexRigs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas

 

212

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

214

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Utah

 

215

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

216

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

218

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

220

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

221

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

222

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

223

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

225

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

226

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

227

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

228

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

231

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

232

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

233

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

236

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

239

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

240

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

241

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

242

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

244

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

245

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

246

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

247

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

248

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

249

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

250

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

251

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

252

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

253

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

254

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

255

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

256

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Wyoming

 

257

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

258

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

259

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

260

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

California

 

261

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

262

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

263

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

264

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

265

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

266

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

267

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

268

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

269

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

271

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

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Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

North Dakota

 

272

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

273

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

274

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

275

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

276

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

277

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

278

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

279

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

280

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

281

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

282

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

283

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Pennsylvania

 

284

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

285

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

286

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

287

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

288

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

289

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

290

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

293

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

294

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

295

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

296

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

297

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

298

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

299

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

300

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

302

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

303

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

304

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

305

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

306

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Colorado

 

307

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

308

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

309

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

310

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

311

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

312

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

313

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

314

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

315

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

316

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

317

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

318

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

319

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

320

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

321

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

322

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

323

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

324

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

325

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

326

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

327

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

328

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

329

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

330

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

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Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

Texas

 

331

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

332

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

340

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

341

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

342

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

343

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

344

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

345

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

346

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

347

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

348

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

349

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

351

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

352

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

North Dakota

 

353

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

354

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,500

Texas

 

355

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

356

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

360

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

361

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

362

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Texas

 

370

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

West Virginia

 

371

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

372

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

373

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

374

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

375

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

376

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

377

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

378

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

379

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

380

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

381

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

382

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

383

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

384

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

385

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

386

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

387

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

388

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

389

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

390

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

391

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

392

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

393

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

394

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

395

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

396

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

397

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

398

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

399

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

415

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

416

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

417

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

418

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

419

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

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Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

Texas

 

420

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

421

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

422

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

423

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

California

 

424

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

425

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

California

 

426

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

427

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

428

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

429

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

430

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

431

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

432

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

433

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

434

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

435

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

436

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

437

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Wyoming

 

438

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

439

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

California

 

440

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

441

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

442

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

443

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

California

 

444

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

445

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

446

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

447

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

448

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

449

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

450

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

451

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

452

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

453

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

454

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

455

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

456

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

457

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

458

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

459

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

460

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

461

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

462

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

463

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

464

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

465

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

466

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

467

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

468

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

469

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

470

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

471

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

472

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

473

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

474

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

475

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

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Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

Texas

 

477

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

478

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

479

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

480

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

481

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

482

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

483

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

485

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

486

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

487

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

488

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

489

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

490

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

491

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

492

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

493

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

494

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

495

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

496

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

497

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

498

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

499

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

500

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

501

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

502

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

503

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

504

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

505

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

506

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

507

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

508

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

509

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

510

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

511

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

512

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Pennsylvania

 

513

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

514

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

515

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

516

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

517

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

518

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

519

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Wyoming

 

520

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

521

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

522

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

523

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Colorado

 

524

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

525

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

526

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

527

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

528

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

529

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

530

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

531

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

532

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Louisiana

 

533

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

Louisiana

 

534

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

535

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

536

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

537

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

538

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

539

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

540

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

541

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

542

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

543

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

544

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

545

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

546

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

547

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

548

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

551

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

552

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

553

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

556

 

25,000

 

AC (FlexRig5)

 

1,500

Texas

 

600

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

601

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

602

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

603

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

604

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

605

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

606

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

607

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

608

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

609

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

610

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

611

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

612

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

613

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

614

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

615

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

616

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

617

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

618

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

619

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

620

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

621

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

622

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

623

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

624

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

625

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

626

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

627

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Ohio

 

628

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

629

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

630

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Oklahoma

 

631

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

632

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

633

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

634

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

635

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

636

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

    

Rig Type

    

Horsepower

Texas

 

637

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

638

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

639

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

North Dakota

 

640

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

641

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

642

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

643

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

644

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

645

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

646

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

647

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

648

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

649

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

650

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

651

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

652

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

653

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

656

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

New Mexico

 

657

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Texas

 

659

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional Rigs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas

 

139

 

30,000

 

SCR

 

3,000

Louisiana

 

161

 

30,000

 

SCR

 

3,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offshore Platform Rigs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louisiana

 

100

 

30,000

 

Conventional

 

3,000

Louisiana

 

105

 

30,000

 

Conventional

 

3,000

Gulf of Mexico

 

107

 

30,000

 

Conventional

 

3,000

Gulf of Mexico

 

201

 

30,000

 

Tension-leg

 

3,000

Gulf of Mexico

 

203

 

20,000

 

Self-Erecting

 

2,500

Gulf of Mexico

 

204

 

30,000

 

Tension-leg

 

3,000

Gulf of Mexico

 

205

 

20,000

 

Self-Erecting

 

2,000

Louisiana

 

206

 

20,000

 

Self-Erecting

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*  From time to time we may modify certain FlexRigs to increase the setback capacity of a rig.  As such, the stated “optimum depth” as listed above may be higher in certain instances depending on modifications to certain rigs.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the utilization of our U.S. land and offshore drilling rigs for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2013

    

2014

    

2015

    

2016

    

2017

 

U.S. Land Rigs

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

302

 

329

 

343

 

348

 

350

 

Average rig utilization rate during period (1)

 

82

%  

86

%  

62

%  

30

%  

45

%

U.S. Offshore Platform Rigs

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 9

 

 9

 

 9

 

 9

 

 8

 

Average rig utilization rate during period (1)

 

89

%  

89

%  

93

%  

82

%  

74

%


(1)

A rig is considered to be utilized when it is operated or being moved, assembled or dismantled under contract.

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The following table sets forth certain information concerning our international drilling rigs as of September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optimum

 

 

 

Drawworks:

Location

    

Rig

    

Depth (Feet)*

 

RigType

    

Horsepower

Argentina

 

123

 

26,000

 

SCR

 

2,100

Argentina

 

151

 

30,000 +

 

SCR

 

3,000

Argentina

 

175

 

30,000

 

SCR

 

3,000

Argentina

 

177

 

30,000

 

SCR

 

3,000

Argentina

 

210

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

211

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

213

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

217

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

219

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

224

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

229

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

230

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

234

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

235

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

238

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Argentina

 

335

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Argentina

 

336

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Argentina

 

337

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Argentina

 

338

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Bahrain

 

292

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Bahrain

 

301

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Bahrain

 

339

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Colombia

 

133

 

30,000

 

SCR

 

3,000

Colombia

 

152

 

30,000 +

 

SCR

 

3,000

Colombia

 

237

 

18,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Colombia

 

243

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

Colombia

 

291

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Colombia

 

333

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Colombia

 

334

 

8,000

 

AC (FlexRig4)

 

1,150

Colombia

 

900

 

30,000 +

 

AC Drive

 

3,000

Ecuador

 

117

 

26,000

 

SCR

 

2,500

Ecuador

 

121

 

20,000

 

SCR

 

1,700

Ecuador

 

132

 

18,000

 

SCR

 

1,500

Ecuador

 

138

 

26,000

 

SCR

 

2,500

Ecuador

 

176

 

18,000

 

SCR

 

1,500

Ecuador

 

190

 

26,000

 

SCR

 

2,000

UAE

 

476

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500

UAE

 

484

 

22,000

 

AC (FlexRig3)

 

1,500


*  From time to time we may modify certain FlexRigs to increase the setback capacity of a rig.  As such, the stated “optimum depth” as listed above may be higher in certain instances depending on modifications to certain rigs.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the utilization of our international drilling rigs for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended September 30,

 

 

    

2013

    

2014

    

2015

    

2016

    

2017

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

29

 

36

 

38

 

38

 

38

 

Average rig utilization rate during period (1)(2)

 

82

%  

74

%  

51

%  

39

%  

36

%


(1)

A rig is considered to be utilized when it is operated or being moved, assembled or dismantled under contract.

(2)

Does not include rigs returned to the United States for major modifications and upgrades.

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STOCK PORTFOLIO

Information required by this item regarding our stock portfolio may be found in, and is incorporated by reference to, Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Stock Portfolio Held” included in this Form 10‑K.

Item 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

1.Investigation by the Department of the Interior.

On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 16—Commitments and Contingencies to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement betweeninformation regarding our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (“H&PIDC”), and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana (“DOJ”). The court’s approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ’s investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of H&PIDC’s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We also engaged in discussions with the Inspector General’s office of the Department of the Interior (“DOI”) regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ’s investigation. Although we do not presently anticipate any further action by the DOI, we can provide no assurance as to the timing or eventual outcome of the DOI’s consideration of the matter. 

2.Venezuela Expropriation.

Our wholly‑owned subsidiaries, H&PIDC and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A.  We are seeking damages for the taking of our Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery.

legal proceedings.

Item 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

The following table sets forth the names and ages of our executive officers, together with all positions and offices held by such executive officers with the Company or the Company’s wholly‑owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. Except as noted below, all positions and offices held are with the Company. Officers are elected to serve until the meeting of the Board of Directors following the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and have qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal.

John W. Lindsay, 56

President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2014; President and Chief Operating Officer from September 2012 to March 2014; Director since September 2012; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2010 to September 2012; Executive Vice President, U.S. and International Operations of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from 2006 to 2012; Vice President of U.S. Land Operations of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from 1997 to 2006  

Juan Pablo Tardio, 52

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since April 2010; Director of Investor Relations from January 2008 to April 2010; Manager of Investor Relations from August 2005 to January 2008

Robert L. Stauder, 55

Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., since January 2012; Vice President and Chief Engineer of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from July 2010 to January 2012; Vice President, Engineering of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from 2006 to July 2010

Wade W. Clark, 53

Vice President U.S. Land, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., since August 2017; Regional Vice President U.S. Land, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from July 2012 to August 2017; Vice President, North Region U.S. Land Operations of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from March 2008 to July 2012 

Michael P. Lennox, 37

Vice President U.S. Land, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., since August 2017; District Manager of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from December 2012 to August 2017

John R. Bell, 47

Vice President, International and Offshore Operations, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., since August 2017; Vice President, Corporate Services from January 2015 to August 2017; Vice President of Human Resources from March 2012 to January 2015; Director of Human Resources from July 2002 to March 2012

Cara M. Hair, 41

Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Legal Officer since August 2017; Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer from March 2015 to August 2017; Deputy General Counsel from June 2014 to March 2015; Senior Attorney from December 2012 to June 2014; Attorney from 2006 to December 2012

PART II

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PART II

Item 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

and Dividends

The principal market on which our common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HP.”  As of November 10, 2017,9, 2022, there were 620369 record holders of our common stock as listed by our transfer agent’s records. The high and low sale prices per share for the
We have paid quarterly cash dividends on our common stock for each quarterly period during the past two fiscal years as reported in the NYSE‑Composite Transaction quotations follow:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

 

2017

 

Quarter

    

High

    

Low

    

High

    

Low

 

First

 

$

61.70

 

$

46.32

 

$

85.78

 

$

60.39

 

Second

 

 

64.06

 

 

40.02

 

 

81.30

 

 

63.66

 

Third

 

 

69.20

 

 

55.75

 

 

69.97

 

 

49.46

 

Fourth

 

 

70.28

 

 

56.19

 

 

58.64

 

 

42.16

 

Dividends

We paid quarterly cash dividends during the past two fiscal years as shown in the table below.years. Payment of future dividends will depend on earnings and other factors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid per Share

 

Total Payment

 

 

 

Fiscal

 

Fiscal

 

Quarter

    

2016

 

2017

    

2016

    

2017

 

First

    

$

0.6875

    

$

0.7000

    

$

74,560,506

    

$

76,176,075

 

Second

 

 

0.6875

 

 

0.7000

 

 

74,739,803

 

 

76,441,828

 

Third

 

 

0.6875

 

 

0.7000

 

 

74,740,993

 

 

76,443,228

 

Fourth

 

 

0.7000

 

 

0.7000

 

 

76,111,240

 

 

76,453,820

 

factors and is subject to Board approval.

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Performance Graph

The following performance graph reflects the yearly percentage change in our cumulative total stockholder return on common stock as compared with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500600 Index, the S&P 500Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Equipment & Gas DrillingServices Index, and the S&P 1500Philadelphia Stock Exchange Oil and Gas Drilling Index.  We are changing from using the S&P 500 Oil & Gas Drilling Index to the S&P 1500 Oil and Gas Drilling Index because the latter includes 10 other peer companies and we recently became the only remaining company in the previously used S&P 500 Oil and Gas DrillingService Sector Index. All cumulative returns assume an initial investment of $100, the reinvestment of dividends and are calculated on a fiscal year basis ending on September 30 of each year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEXED RETURNS

 

 

    

Base Period

    

Years Ending

 

Company / Index

    

Sep 12

    

Sep 13

    

Sep 14

    

Sep 15

    

Sep 16

    

Sep 17

 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

 

100

 

146.85

 

213.72

 

107.52

 

160.53

 

130.54

 

S&P 500 Index

 

100

 

119.34

 

142.89

 

142.02

 

163.93

 

194.44

 

S&P 500 Oil & Gas Drilling Index

 

100

 

110.74

 

97.25

 

43.87

 

47.72

 

38.09

 

S&P 1500 Oil & Gas Drilling Index

 

100

 

112.55

 

103.39

 

44.91

 

47.75

 

40.37

 

Indexed Returns
Base Period    Years Ending
Company / IndexSep 2017    Sep 2018    Sep 2019    Sep 2020    Sep 2021Sep 2022
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.$100.00 $137.00 $88.00 $43.00 $70.00 $90.00 
S&P 600 Index100.00120.00 108.00 100.00 157.00 127.00
Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Equipment & Services Index100.00102.00 52.00 22.00 42.00 45.00
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Oil Service Sector Index100.00107.00 48.0021.00 43.00 46.00


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The above performance graph and related information shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such a filing.

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ITEM 6. (RESERVED)
Reserved.

Item 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table summarizes selected financial information and should be read in conjunction with Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Item 8—“Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” included in this Form 10‑K.

Five‑year Summary of Selected Financial Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

2014

    

2013

 

 

 

(in thousands except per share amounts)

 

Operating revenues

    

$

1,804,741

    

$

1,624,232

    

$

3,161,702

    

$

3,715,968

    

$

3,392,932

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(127,863)

 

 

(52,990)

 

 

420,474

 

 

706,610

 

 

720,653

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(349)

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(47)

 

 

15,186

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(128,212)

 

 

(56,828)

 

 

420,427

 

 

706,563

 

 

735,839

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

3.88

 

 

6.52

 

 

6.74

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

0.14

 

Basic (loss) earnings per share

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

3.88

 

 

6.52

 

 

6.88

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

3.85

 

 

6.44

 

 

6.65

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

0.14

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

3.85

 

 

6.44

 

 

6.79

 

Total assets*

 

 

6,439,988

 

 

6,832,019

 

 

7,147,242

 

 

6,725,316

 

 

6,265,923

 

Long‑term debt

 

 

492,902

 

 

491,847

 

 

492,443

 

 

39,502

 

 

79,137

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

 

 

2.800

 

 

2.775

 

 

2.750

 

 

2.625

 

 

1.300

 


*Total assets for all years include amounts related to discontinued operations. Our Venezuelan subsidiary was classified as discontinued operations on June 30, 2010, after the seizure of our drilling assets in that country by the Venezuelan government.

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Item 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Risk Factors and Forward‑Looking Statements

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Part I of this Form 10‑K as well as the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8—“Financial “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10‑K. Our future operating results may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond our control. These include, among other factors, fluctuationsOur actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in oilthese forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks and natural gas prices, unexpected expiration or termination of drilling contracts, currency exchange gainsuncertainties, including those described in this Form 10-K under “Cautionary Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and losses, expropriation of real and personal property, changes in general economic conditions, disruptions to the global credit markets, rapid or unexpected changes in technologies, risks of foreign operations, uninsured risks, changes in domestic and foreign policies, laws and regulations and uncertain business conditions that affect our businesses.Item 1A— “Risk Factors.” Accordingly, past results and trends should not be used by investors to anticipate future results or trends.

With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations include forward‑looking statements. These forward‑looking statements are based on various assumptions. We caution that, while we believe such assumptions to be reasonable and make them in good faith, assumed facts almost always vary from actual results. The differences between assumed facts and actual results can be material. We are including this cautionary statement to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward‑looking statements made by us or persons acting on our behalf. The factors identified in this cautionary statement and those factors discussed under Item 1A—“Risk Factors” of this Form 10‑K are important factors (but not necessarily inclusive of all important factors) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward‑looking statement made by us or persons acting on our behalf. Except as required by law, we undertake no duty to update or revise our forward‑looking statements based on changes of internal estimates or expectations or otherwise.

Executive Summary

Executive Summary
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“H&P,” which, together with its subsidiaries, is primarily a contractidentified as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” except where stated or the context requires otherwise) through its operating subsidiaries provides performance-driven drilling company withsolutions and technologies that are intended to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. As of September 30, 2022, our drilling rig fleet included a total fleet of 396271 drilling rigs at September 30, 2017.rigs. Our contract drillingreportable operating business segments consist of the U.S. LandNorth America Solutions segment with 350236 rigs, the Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment with 8seven offshore platform rigs and the International LandSolutions segment with 3828 rigs atas of September 30, 2017.2022. At the close of fiscal 2017,year 2022, we had 218192 active contracted rigs, of which 125 were under a fixed-term contract and 67 were working well-to-well, compared to 118137 contracted rigs at the same time during the prior year. As the U.S. land drilling industry recovered from an all-time low of approximately 380 active rigs in the summer of 2016 to over 900 rigs as of September 30, 2017, we led the way in reactivating rigs in the U.S. and gained significant market share in the process.2021. Our success during this time frame was clear validation of having what we consider to be the most capable land drilling fleet in the market, supplemented by our ability to deliver best-in-class field performance and customer satisfaction.  Our long termlong-term strategy remains focused on innovation, technology, safety, operational excellence and reliability. As we move forward, we believe that our advanced uniform rig fleet, technology offerings, financial strength, long term contract backlog and strong customer and employee base position us very well to respond to continued cyclical and often times volatile market conditions and to take advantage of future opportunities.

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Market Outlook
Our revenues are primarily derived from the capital expenditures of companies involved in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas (“E&Ps”). Generally, the level of capital expenditures is dictated by current and expected future prices of crude oil and natural gas, which are determined by various supply and demand factors. Both commodities have historically been, and we expect them to continue to be, cyclical and highly volatile.
Our drilling services operations are organized into the following reportable operating segments: North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and International Solutions. With respect to North America Solutions, the resurgence of oil and natural gas production coming from the United States brought about by unconventional shale drilling for oil has significantly impacted the supply of oil and natural gas and the type of rig utilized in the U.S. land drilling industry.
The technical requirements of drilling longer lateral unconventional shale wells often necessitate the use of rigs that are commonly referred to in the industry as specifically discussed,super-spec rigs and have the following specific characteristics: AC drive, minimum of 1,500 horsepower drawworks, minimum of 750,000 lbs. hookload rating, 7,500 psi mud circulating system, and multiple-well pad capability.
There is a strong customer preference for super-spec rigs not only due to the higher rig specifications that enable more technical drilling, but also due to the drilling efficiencies gained in utilizing a super-spec rig. As a result, there has been a structural decline in the use of non-super-spec rigs across the industry. We are the largest provider of super-spec rigs in the industry and, accordingly, we believe we are well positioned to respond to various market conditions.
Historically there has been a strong correlation between crude oil and natural gas prices and the demand for drilling rigs with the rig count increasing and decreasing with the up and down movements in the commodity prices. However, beginning in 2021, rig activity has not moved in tandem with crude oil prices to the same extent it had historically as a large portion of our customers instituted a more disciplined approach to their operations and capital spending in order to enhance their own financial returns. Those customers established capital budgets based upon commodity price assumptions for the upcoming year and adhered to them, not adjusting activity plans as commodity prices moved.
The capital budgets for calendar year 2023 have not yet been established by many of our customers; however, based upon the crude oil and natural gas pricing environment and many of our customers' desire to at least maintain their current production levels, we expect the level of capital spending and activity in calendar year 2023 to be similar to modestly higher than that experienced in calendar year 2022. In recent years the U.S. demand for super-spec rigs has strengthened. Despite this increased demand for super-spec rigs there is still idle super-spec rig capacity in the market; however, much of that idle capacity represents rigs that have not been active during the preceding two years and in some cases even longer. Consequently, there have been additional costs incurred to bring those long-idled rigs back into working condition, which contributed to upward pricing for super-spec rigs. This supply-demand dynamic combined with the value proposition we provide our customers through our drilling expertise, high-quality FlexRig® fleet, and automation technology resulted in an improvement in our underlying contract economics.

Our North America Solutions active rig count has more than tripled from COVID pandemic lows of 47 rigs in August 2020 to 176 rigs at September 30, 2022. Given the current market dynamics, our disciplined approach to deploying capital, and our fiscal year 2023 capital budget of $425 to $475 million, we project that our active rig count could reach 192 rigs during the first half of calendar 2023. While H&P stands ready to respond to the future demand for its super-spec rigs, we will do so by applying the same disciplined approach, focusing on financial returns. That said, the market for our rigs and others like them in the industry will likely remain tight as supply-chain challenges and labor constraints experienced across the energy industry may inhibit the industry’s ability overall to supply a significant quantity of super-specs rigs. As the largest provider of super-spec rigs in the U.S., H&P is not immune from supply-chain challenges or potential labor constraints, or inflationary pressures that can arise as a result of these matters. However, we believe we are well positioned to address these challenges and do not believe they are a limiting factor relative to our activity plans for fiscal 2023 nor believe they will have a significant adverse impact on our financial results. As a result of increased customer demand and limited supply additions given high required rig reactivation expenditures and supply chain constraints, we expect the momentum of the upward pressure on pricing to continue into fiscal 2023.
Collectively, our other business segments, Offshore Gulf of Mexico and International Solutions, are exposed to the same macro commodity price environment affecting our North America Solutions segment; however, activity levels in the International Solutions segment are also subject to other various geopolitical and financial factors specific to the countries of our operations. While we do not expect much activity change in our Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment, we do expect margin improvements based on recent rate increases. Regarding our International Solutions segment, we see opportunities for improvement in activity and the related corresponding margin improvement, but those will likely occur on a more extended timeline compared to what we have experienced in the North America Solutions segment.
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Recent Developments
Investment in Tamboran
In October 2022, we purchased a $14.1 million equity investment, representing approximately 106 million shares, in Tamboran Resources Limited ("Tamboran"). Tamboran's shares are listed and publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. Additionally, during September 2022, we entered into a fixed-term drilling services agreement with Tamboran. The expected $30.3 million of revenue to be earned over the term of the contract is included within our contract backlog as of September 30, 2022, as mobilization is expected to commence in fiscal year 2023.
Investments in Geothermal Energy
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we purchased an additional $18.2 million in geothermal energy investments consisting of both debt and equity securities. Investments were made in five separate companies that are pursuing technological concepts to make unconventional geothermal energy a viable economic renewable energy source. These companies are developing enhanced geothermal system ("EGS") and closed loop concepts. The EGS concepts use one or more of the following: horizontal drilling, induced permeability, and fiber optic sensing. The closed loop concepts use multilateral wellbores, proprietary working fluid, or coaxial pipe configurations. All of these concepts are designed to harvest geothermal heat to create carbon-free, 24/7 geothermal energy. The aggregate balance of our investments in geothermal energy companies was $23.7 million and $2.7 million at September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. At this time, we expect the quantity and pace of our geothermal investments to be reduced relative to fiscal year 2022.
Investment in ADNOC Drilling
During September 2021, the Company made a $100.0 million cornerstone investment in ADNOC Drilling in advance of its announced IPO, representing 159.7 million shares of ADNOC Drilling, equivalent to a one percent ownership stake and subject to a three-year lockup period. ADNOC Drilling’s IPO was completed on October 3, 2021, and its shares are listed and traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Our investment is classified as a long-term equity investment within Investments in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we recognized a gain of $47.4 million on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, as a result of the change in fair value of the investment during the period. As of September 30, 2022, this investment is classified as a Level 1 investment based on the quoted stock price on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we also received dividends in the amount of $6.6 million as a result of this investment.
Investment in Galileo Technologies
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Company made a $33.0 million cornerstone investment in Galileo Holdco 2 Limited Technologies ("Galileo Holdco 2"), part of the group of companies known as Galileo Technologies (“Galileo”) in the form of a convertible note. Galileo specializes in liquification, natural gas compression and re-gasification modular systems and technologies to make the production, transportation, and consumption of natural gas, biomethane, and hydrogen more economically viable. The convertible note bears interest at 5% per annum with a maturity date of the earlier of April 2027 or an exit event (as defined in the agreement as either an initial public offering or a sale of Galileo). If the conversion option is exercised, the note would convert into common shares of the parent of Galileo Holdco 2 ("Galileo Parent"). We do not intend to sell this investment prior to its maturity date or an exit event. Two of our Directors are independent directors of Galileo Parent. Neither Director has a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction.
Pension Plan Lump-sum Distribution
During March 2022, the Company's domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan was amended to include a limited lump sum distribution option and a special eligibility window to be available to certain participants. During the period beginning on May 2, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2022, these participants could elect the limited lump sum distribution. This one-time lump sum was subsequently paid in August 2022 and resulted in a pension settlement charge of $7.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2022.
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Contract Backlog
Drilling contract backlog is the expected future dayrate revenue from executed contracts. We calculate backlog as the total expected revenue from fixed-term contracts and do not include any anticipated contract renewals or expected performance bonuses as part of its calculation. Additionally, contracts that currently contain month-to-month terms are represented in our backlog as one month of unsatisfied performance obligations. In addition to depicting the total expected revenue from fixed-term contracts, backlog is indicative of expected future cash flow that the Company expects to receive regardless of whether a customer honors the fixed-term contract to expiration of a contract or decides to terminate the contract early and pay an early termination payment. In the event of an early termination payment, the timing of the recognition of backlog and the total amount of revenue may differ; however, the overall associated gross margin is preserved. As such, management finds backlog a useful metric for future planning and budgeting, whereas investors consider it useful in estimating future revenue and cash flows of the Company. As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, our contract drilling backlog was $1.2 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively. The increase in backlog at September 30, 2022 from September 30, 2021 is primarily due to an increase in the number of fixed term drilling contracts executed. Approximately 30.8 percent of the September 30, 2022 total backlog is reasonably expected to be fulfilled in fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.

The following table sets forth the total backlog by reportable segment as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, and the percentage of the September 30, 2022 backlog reasonably expected to be fulfilled in fiscal year 2024 and thereafter:
(in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Percentage Reasonably
Expected to be Fulfilled in Fiscal Year 2024
and Thereafter
North America Solutions$863.6 $429.6 26.0 %
Offshore Gulf of Mexico7.6 17.2 — 
International Solutions301.2 125.2 45.3 
 $1,172.4 $572.0   

The early termination of a contract may result in a rig being idle for an extended period of time, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations pertain onlyand cash flows. In some limited circumstances, such as sustained unacceptable performance by us, no early termination payment would be paid to us. Early terminations could cause the actual amount of revenue earned to vary from the backlog reported. See Item 1A—"Risk Factors—Our current backlog of drilling services and solutions revenue may decline and may not be ultimately realized as fixed‑term contracts and may, in certain instances, be terminated without an early termination payment” within this Form 10-K regarding fixed term contract risk. Additionally, see Item 1A—"Risk Factors—The impact and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could have a material adverse effect on our continuing operations. Unless otherwise indicated, references to 2017, 2016business, financial condition and 2015 in the following discussion are referring to fiscal years 2017, 2016 and 2015.

results of operations" within this Form 10-K.

Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Results of Operations

All

Net Income (Loss) We reported income from continuing operations of $6.6 million ($0.05 per share amounts includeddiluted share) from operating revenues of $2.1 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $337.5 million ($3.14 loss per diluted share) from operating revenues of $1.2 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Included in net income for the Resultsfiscal year ended September 30, 2022 is income of Operations discussion are stated$0.4 million (with no impact on a per diluted basis. Ourshare basis) from discontinued operations. Including discontinued operations, we recorded net loss for 2017 was $128.2income of $7.0 million ($1.20 loss0.05 per diluted share), for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared withto a net loss of $56.8$326.2 million ($0.543.04 loss per diluted share) for 2016 and $420.4 million net income ($3.85 per share) for 2015. Net loss in 2017 and 2016 includes after-tax income from early termination revenue associated with drilling contracts terminated prior to the expiration of their fixed term of $20.2 million ($0.18 per share) and $139.3 million ($1.29 per share), respectively.  Net income in 2015 includes after-tax income from early termination revenue of $140.9 ($1.30 per share).  Net loss in 2017 and 2016 includes after‑tax gains from the sale of assets of $14.3 million ($0.13 per share) and $6.1 million ($0.06 per share), respectively, while net income in 2015 includes after‑tax gains from the sale of assets of $7.4 million ($0.07 per share). Included in our 2016 net loss is an after‑tax loss of $15.9 million ($0.15 loss per share) from an other‑than‑temporary impairment of our marketable equity security position in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (“Atwood”). Net loss in 2016 also includes an after‑tax

fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.

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loss of $12.0 million ($0.11 loss per share) from the settlement of litigation and a $3.8 million loss ($0.04 loss per share) from discontinued operations.

Operating Revenue Consolidated operating revenues were $1.8$2.1 billion in 2017, $1.6fiscal year 2022 and $1.2 billion in 2016 and $3.2 billion in 2015,fiscal year 2021, including early termination revenue of $29.4 million, $219.0$0.7 million and $222.3$7.7 million in each respective fiscal year. Excluding early termination revenue, operating revenue increased $370.1 million$0.8 billion in 2017fiscal year 2022 compared to 2016.  Oil prices steeply declinedfiscal year 2021. The increase in fiscal year 2022 from over $106 per barrelfiscal year 2021 was primarily driven by an increase in June 2014 to below $30 per barrel in early 2016.  During the second half of calendar 2016, oil prices increasedaverage rig pricing and have since been mostly fluctuating within a $45 to $55 per barrel price range.  Primarily as a result of the impact of oil prices on drilling activity by exploration and production companies during that time frame, the number of revenue dayslevels in our U.S. LandNorth America Solutions segment totaled 57,120 in 2017, compared to 36,984 in 2016 and 75,866 in 2015. Our U.S. land rig utilization was 45 percent in 2017, 30 percent in 2016 and 62 percent in 2015. The average number of U.S. land rigs available was 349 rigs in 2017, 339 rigs in 2016 and 336 rigs in 2015.  Rig utilization for offshore rigs was 74 percent in 2017, compared to 82 percent in 2016 and 93 percent in 2015. The International Land segment has been subject to a more prolonged impact so far from the decline in oil prices, causing revenue days to decline to 4,951 in 2017 from 5,364 in 2016 and 7,284 in 2015. Rig utilizationincreased activity levels in our International LandSolutions segment. Refer to segment was 36 percent in 2017, 39 percent in 2016results below for further details.

Direct Operating Expenses, Excluding Depreciation and 51 percent in 2015.

In 2016, we recorded a $26.0 million other‑than‑temporary impairment charge as our marketable equity security position in Atwood remained in a loss position during most of the fiscal year. Atwood is in the offshore drilling industry which was severely impacted by the downturn in the energy sector.  In May 2017, Ensco plc (“Ensco”) announced that it entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Ensco would acquire Atwood in an all-stock transaction. The transaction closed on October 6, 2017.  Under the terms of the merger agreement, we received 1.60 shares of Ensco for each share of our Atwood common stock.

Interest and dividend income was $5.9 million, $3.2 million and $5.8 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The higher income in 2017 was primarily due to higher earnings on available cash equivalents and short-term investments.  The higher income in 2015 was primarily the result of Atwood declaring dividends during 2015. Those dividends ceased in early 2016.

AmortizationDirect operating costsexpenses in 2017fiscal year 2022 were $1.2$1.4 billion, compared with $0.9$1.0 billion in 2016 and $1.7 billion in 2015.fiscal year 2021. The increase in 2017fiscal year 2022 from 2016fiscal year 2021 was primarily attributable to athe previously mentioned higher levelactivity levels.

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Depreciation and AmortizationDepreciation and amortization expense was $585.5$403.2 million in 2017, $598.6fiscal year 2022 and $419.7 million in 2016fiscal year 2021. The decrease in depreciation and $608.0 millionamortization during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily attributable to the termination of depreciation on eight rigs that were included in 2015.the ADNOC sale during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 coupled with ongoing relatively low levels of capital expenditures. Depreciation and amortization includes amortization of $1.1intangible assets of $7.2 million in 2017fiscal years 2022 and 2021, and abandonments of equipment of $42.6$6.6 million and $2.0 million in 2017, $39.3fiscal years 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $182.4 million in 2016 and $43.6the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $172.2 million in 2015. Additionally, we recorded impairment charges on rig and rig related equipment of $6.3the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The $10.2 million increase in 2016 and $39.2 million in 2015. Depreciation expense, exclusive of abandonments, decreased three percent in 2017 from 2016 and one percent in 2016 from 2015.  The decreases arefiscal year 2022 compared to fiscal year 2021 is primarily due to lower levels of capital expenditures during 2017a $6.0 million increase in IT infrastructure spending, and 2016a $5.6 million increase in labor and legacytravel expense.
Asset Impairment Charges During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we identified various assets reachingthat met the end of their depreciable lives.  Abandonments in the three‑year periodasset held-for-sale criteria and were primarily due to the abandonment of used drilling equipment in all years and the decommissioning of 23 rigs in 2015.

Management monitors industry market conditions impacting its long‑livedreclassified as assets intangible assets and goodwill. When required, an impairment analysis is performed to determine if any impairment exists.  We did not record any impairment in 2017.  In 2016, we recorded a $6.3 million impairment charge to reduce the carryingheld-for-sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The combined net book value of used drilling equipment from rigs thatthese assets was $5.4 million and were decommissioned from service in prior fiscal periods and written down to their estimated recoverablefair value atless cost to sell of $1.0 million, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $4.4 million, within our North America Solutions and International Solutions segments. The impairment charge was recorded in the timeConsolidated Statement of decommissioning.  In 2015,Operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Comparatively, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Company developed a plan to sell 71 Domestic non-super-spec rigs, all within our North America Solutions segment, the majority of which were previously decommissioned, written down and/or held as capital spares, which resulted in an impairment charge of $56.4 million. Also, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, we recorded $39.2formalized a plan to sell assets related to two of our lower margin service offerings, trucking and casing running services, all within our North America Solutions segment, which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $14.4 million.

Gain on Investment Securities During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we recognized an aggregate gain of $57.9 million on investment securities. This gain was primarily comprised of impairment charges to reducea $47.4 million gain on our equity investment in ADNOC Drilling caused by an increase in the carryingfair market value of seven SCR rigsthe stock. In September 2021, the Company made a cornerstone equity investment consisting of 159.7 million shares for $100.0 million as part of ADNOC Drilling's initial public offering. This investment is subject to a three-year lock-up period. Additionally, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we sold our remaining equity securities of approximately 467.5 thousand shares in our International Land segment to their estimated fair value.

GeneralSchlumberger, Ltd. and administrative expenses totaled $151.0 million in 2017, $146.2 million in 2016 and $134.7 million in 2015.  During 2017, we incurred transaction costsreceived proceeds of $3.2approximately $22.0 million. We recognized an aggregate gain of $8.2 million related to this investment, which included a $0.5 million gain recognized upon the sale and a $7.7 million gain as a result of the change in the fair value of the investment during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.

Restructuring ChargesDuring the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we incurred $0.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively, in restructuring charges. The charges incurred during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 included $1.5 million in one-time severance benefits paid to employees who were voluntarily or involuntarily terminated primarily as a result of the reorganization of our acquisitionIT operations coupled with charges of MOTIVE Drilling Technologies, Inc.  Contributing$4.5 million primarily related to the relocation of our Houston assembly facility and the downsizing of our storage yards used for idle rigs.
Interest and Dividend Income Interest and dividend income was $18.1 million and $10.3 million in fiscal years 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in 2016 from 2015 were expenses related to employee work force reductions including employee severance expenses, additional pension expenseinterest and additional employer match to our 401(k)/Employee Thrift Plandividend income in fiscal year 2022 was primarily due to $6.6 million of dividend income received as a partial plan termination status whereby affected participants were fully vestedresult of our investment in their 401(k) accounts.

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Interest Expense Interest expense net of amounts capitalized totaled $19.7$19.2 million in 2017, $22.9fiscal year 2022 and $24.0 million in 2016 and $15.0 millionfiscal year 2021. The decrease in 2015. Interestinterest expense is primarily attributable to fixed‑a lower interest rate debt outstanding. There was a favorable adjustment to interest expense of $5.2 millionon our 2.90% Senior Notes due 2031 (issued in 2017 related to the reversal of previously booked uncertain tax positions where the statute of limitations has expired. Interest expense increased in 2016 from 2015 primarily due to the issuance of $500 million unsecured senior notes in March 2015. Capitalized interest was $0.3 million, $2.8 million and $7.0 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. All of the capitalized interest is attributableSeptember 2021) as compared to our rig construction program.

4.65% Senior Notes due 2025, which was fully redeemed in October 2021.

Income Taxes We had an income tax benefitexpense of $56.7$24.4 million in 2017fiscal year 2022 compared to an income tax benefit of $19.7$103.7 million in 2016 and income tax expense of $241.4 million in 2015.fiscal year 2021. The effective income tax rate was 30.778.8 percent in 2017fiscal year 2022 compared to 27.123.5 percent in 2016fiscal year 2021. The effective rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate (21.0 percent for the fiscal years 2022 and 36.5 percent2021) primarily due to non-deductible permanent items, the foreign derived intangible income deduction (in fiscal year 2022), state and foreign income taxes, and adjustments to the deferred state income tax rate. Additionally, the effective income tax rate is higher in 2015. fiscal year 2022 as the low level of net income before tax increases the impact of the rate differences.
Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated, and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying valuevalues of the net deferred tax assets isare based on management’s judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future. (SeeSee Note 5 of the8—Income Taxes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional income tax disclosures.

During 2017, 2016 and 2015, we incurred $12.0 million, $10.3

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Discontinued OperationsIncome from discontinued operations was $0.4 million and $16.1 million, respectively, of research and development expenses primarily related to the ongoing development of the rotary steerable system tools. We anticipate research and development expenses to continue during 2018.

On June 2, 2017, we completed a merger transaction (“MOTIVE Merger”) pursuant to which an unaffiliated drilling technology company, MOTIVE Drilling Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MOTIVE”), was merged with and into our wholly owned subsidiary Spring Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation.  MOTIVE survived the transaction and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.  The operations for MOTIVE are included with all other non-reportable business segments.  The MOTIVE Merger was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their acquisition date fair values. 

MOTIVE has a proprietary Bit Guidance System that is an algorithm-driven system that considers the total economic consequences of directional drilling decisions and has proven to consistently lower drilling costs through more efficient drilling and increase hydrocarbon production through smoother wellbores and more accurate well placement.  Given our strong and longstanding technology and innovation focus, we believe the technology will continue to advance and provide further benefits for the industry.

At the effective time of the MOTIVE Merger, MOTIVE shareholders received aggregate cash consideration of $74.3 million, net of customary closing adjustments, and may receive up to an additional $25.0$11.3 million in potential earnout payments based on future performance.  Transaction costs related to the MOTIVE Merger incurred during fiscal 2017 were $3.2 million.  We recorded revenue of $3.3 millionyears 2022 and a net loss of $2.2 million related to the MOTIVE Merger during fiscal 2017.  Additional information regarding the MOTIVE acquisition is described in Note 2 “Business Combinations” to our consolidated financial statements.

2021, respectively. Expenses incurred within the country of Venezuela are reported as discontinued operations. In March 2016, the Venezuelan government implemented the previously announced plans for a new foreign currency exchange system. The implementation of this system resulted in a reported loss from discontinued operations of $3.8 million in fiscal 2016, all of which corresponds to the Company’s former operations in Venezuela.

Our wholly‑ownedwholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("HPIDC") and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. We are seeking damages for the takingseizure of our Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery.

In March 2016, the Venezuelan government implemented the previously announced plans for a new foreign currency exchange system. Activity within discontinued operations for both fiscal years 2022 and 2021 is caused by exchange rate fluctuations due to the remeasurement of an uncertain tax liability.

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North America Solutions


The following tables summarize operationstable presents certain information with respect to our North America Solutions reportable segment:

(in thousands, except operating statistics)20222021% Change
Operating revenues$1,788,167 $1,026,364 74.2 %
Direct operating expenses1,218,134 773,507 57.5 
Depreciation and amortization375,250 392,415 (4.4)
Research and development26,728 21,811 22.5 
Selling, general and administrative expense43,796 51,089 (14.3)
Asset impairment charges1,868 70,850 (97.4)
Restructuring charges498 3,868 (87.1)
Segment operating income (loss)$121,893 $(287,176)(142.4)
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
      
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
$570,033 $252,857 125.4 
Revenue days3
59,672 39,199 52.2 
Average active rigs4
163 107 52.3 
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
176 127 38.6 
Number of available rigs at the end of period236 236 — 
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses$232,092 $113,897 103.8 
(1)These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.
(2)Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.
(3)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.
(4)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by reportable operating segment.

Comparisondividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e., 365 days).

(5)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the yearstime period.
Operating Revenues Operating revenues were $1.8 billion and $1.0 billion in fiscal year 2022 and 2021, respectively. Operating revenues increased $0.8 billion in fiscal year 2022 compared to fiscal year 2021. This increase is primarily driven by higher pricing and higher activity levels.
Direct Operating Expenses Direct operating expenses increased to $1.2 billion during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

 

U.S. LAND OPERATIONS

 

 

  

    

 

  

    

  

 

Operating revenues

 

$

1,439,523

 

$

1,242,462

 

15.9

%

Direct operating expenses

 

 

984,205

 

 

603,800

 

63.0

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

50,712

 

 

50,057

 

1.3

 

Depreciation

 

 

499,486

 

 

508,237

 

(1.7)

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 —

 

 

6,250

 

(100.0)

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

(94,880)

 

$

74,118

 

(228.0)

 

Operating Statistics:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Revenue days

 

 

57,120

 

 

36,984

 

54.4

%

Average rig revenue per day

 

$

22,607

 

$

31,369

 

(27.9)

 

Average rig expense per day

 

$

14,623

 

$

14,117

 

3.6

 

Average rig margin per day

 

$

7,984

 

$

17,252

 

(53.7)

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 

350

 

 

348

 

0.6

 

Rig utilization

 

 

45

%  

 

30

%  

50.0

 


Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of “out‑of‑pocket” expenses of $148,218 and $82,337 for 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In 2017, the U.S. Land segment had an operating loss of $94.9 million2022 as compared to operating income of $74.1 million in 2016. Included in U.S. land revenues for 2017 and 2016 is approximately $24.5 million and $219.0 million, respectively, from early termination of fixed‑term contracts.  Fixed‑term contracts customarily provide for termination at$0.8 billion during the election of the customer, with an early termination payment to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term (except in limited circumstances including sustained unacceptable performance by us).

Excluding early termination revenue of $428 and $5,921 per day for 2017 and 2016, respectively, average revenue per day for 2017 decreased by $3,269 to $22,179 from $25,448 in 2016.  Our activity has increased year-over-year in response to higher commodity prices resulting in a 54 percent increase in revenue days when comparing 2017 to 2016.  However, legacy term contracts at high dayrates make up a lower proportion of our 2017 activity due to continued contract expirations.  Further, newly contracted rigs which made up the majority of our 2017 activity were priced at relatively lower levels which reflected 2017 market conditions.

Average rig expense increased $506 per day to $14,623 in 2017 from $14,117 in 2016.fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily driven by an increase of $241.0 million in labor expense and an increase of $87.0 million in materials and supplies as we experienced higher activity levels and had an increase in field wages beginning in December 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation expense decreased to $375.3 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 as compared to $392.4 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to start-up expenses related tothe termination of depreciation on eight rigs returning to work during 2017.

Depreciation includes charges for abandoned equipment of $42.2 million and $38.8 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively.  Included in abandonments in 2017 are older rig components that were replaced by upgrades to our rig fleet to meet customer demands for additional capabilities.  Included in abandonments in 2016 is the retirement of used drilling equipment.  During fiscal 2016, we recorded an asset impairment chargelocated in the U.S. Land segmentthat were included in the ADNOC sale during the fourth quarter of $6.3 million to reduce the carrying value of rig and rig related equipment classified as held for sale to their estimated fair values, based on expected sales prices.  Excluding the abandonments, depreciation in 2017 decreased from 2016, primarily due to lowerfiscal year 2021 coupled with ongoing relatively low levels of capital expenditures during 2017the 2022 fiscal year.

Selling, General and 2016Administrative Expenses We had a $7.3 million decrease in selling, general and certain legacy assets reachingadministrative costs during the end of their depreciable lives in 2017 and 2016. 

Rig utilization increased to 45 percent in 2017 from 30 percent in 2016. The total number of rigs atfiscal year ended September 30, 2017 was 3502022 compared to 348 rigs atthe fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The net increase is due to two new FlexRigs completed2021. This decrease was primarily driven by a $5.3 million decrease in 2017 and included in our operating statistics.

At September 30, 2017, 197 out of 350 existing rigs in the U.S. Land segment were generating revenue. Of the 197 rigs generating revenue, 100 were under fixed‑term contracts, and 97 were working in the spot market. At

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November 16, 2017,Asset Impairment ChargesDuring the number of existing rigs under fixed‑term contracts in the segment was 103 and the number of rigs working in the spot market was 97.

Comparison of the yearsfiscal year ended September 30, 20172022, we identified two partial rig substructures that met the asset held-for-sale criteria and 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

 

OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

 

 

  

    

 

  

    

  

 

Operating revenues

 

$

136,263

 

$

138,601

 

(1.7)

%

Direct operating expenses

 

 

96,593

 

 

106,983

 

(9.7)

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

3,705

 

 

3,464

 

7.0

 

Depreciation

 

 

11,764

 

 

12,495

 

(5.9)

 

Segment operating income

 

$

24,201

 

$

15,659

 

54.6

 

Operating Statistics:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Revenue days

 

 

2,277

 

 

2,708

 

(15.9)

%

Average rig revenue per day

 

$

34,332

 

$

26,973

 

27.3

 

Average rig expense per day

 

$

23,172

 

$

19,381

 

19.6

 

Average rig margin per day

 

$

11,160

 

$

7,592

 

47.0

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 

 8

 

 

 9

 

(11.1)

 

Rig utilization

 

 

74

%  

 

82

%  

(9.8)

 


Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursementswere reclassified as assets held-for-sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The combined net book value of “out‑of‑pocket” expensesthese assets of $21,578 and $23,138 for 2017 and 2016, respectively. The operating statistics only include rigs owned by us and exclude offshore platform management and labor service contracts and currency revaluation expense.

Average rig revenue per day and average rig margin per day increased in 2017 compared to 2016 primarily due to several rigs moving to higher pricing from previous standby or other special dayrates.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we sold one of our offshore rigs.  At September 30, 2017, five of our eight platform rigs$2.0 million were contracted compared to seven of nine available rigs at September 30, 2016.

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Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

 

INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS

 

 

  

    

 

  

    

  

 

Operating revenues

 

$

212,972

 

$

229,894

 

(7.4)

%

Direct operating expenses

 

 

163,486

 

 

183,969

 

(11.1)

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

3,088

 

 

2,909

 

6.2

 

Depreciation

 

 

53,622

 

 

57,102

 

(6.1)

 

Segment operating loss

 

$

(7,224)

 

$

(14,086)

 

48.7

 

Operating Statistics:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Revenue days

 

 

4,951

 

 

5,364

 

(7.7)

%

Average rig revenue per day

 

$

40,979

 

$

39,044

 

5.0

 

Average rig expense per day

 

$

29,761

 

$

28,638

 

3.9

 

Average rig margin per day

 

$

11,218

 

$

10,406

 

7.8

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 

38

 

 

38

 

 —

 

Rig utilization

 

 

36

%  

 

39

%  

(7.7)

 


Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of “out‑of‑pocket” expenses of $10,074 and $20,458 for 2017 and 2016, respectively. Also excluded are the effects of currency revaluation income and expense.

The International Land segment had an operating loss of $7.2 million for 2017 compared to $14.1 million for 2016.

Excluding early termination revenue of $955 per day in 2017, the average rig margin per day for 2017 compared to 2016 decreased by $143 to $10,263. Low oil prices during 2016 and 2017 continue to have a negative effect on customer spending.  We experienced an 8 percent decrease in revenue days when comparing 2017 to 2016. The average number of active rigs was 13.6 during 2017 compared to 14.7 during 2016.

Although direct operating expenses decreased in 2017 to $163.5 million from $184.0 million in 2016, the average rig expense per day increased $1,123 or 4 percent as compared to the 2016 average rig expense.

Included in direct operating expenses are foreign currency transaction losses of $6.0 million and $9.8 million for 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The 2016 losses were primarily due to a devaluation of the Argentine peso in December 2015.

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Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

    

2015

    

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

 

U.S. LAND OPERATIONS

 

 

  

    

 

  

    

  

 

Operating revenues

 

$

1,242,462

 

$

2,523,518

 

(50.8)

%

Direct operating expenses

 

 

603,800

 

 

1,254,424

 

(51.9)

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

50,057

 

 

50,769

 

(1.4)

 

Depreciation

 

 

508,237

 

 

519,950

 

(2.3)

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

6,250

 

 

 —

 

100.0

 

Segment operating income

 

$

74,118

 

$

698,375

 

(89.4)

 

Operating Statistics:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Revenue days

 

 

36,984

 

 

75,866

 

(51.3)

%

Average rig revenue per day

 

$

31,369

 

$

30,211

 

3.8

 

Average rig expense per day

 

$

14,117

 

$

13,483

 

4.7

 

Average rig margin per day

 

$

17,252

 

$

16,728

 

3.1

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 

348

 

 

343

 

1.5

 

Rig utilization

 

 

30

%  

 

62

%  

(51.6)

 


Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of “out‑of‑pocket” expenses of $82,337 and $231,528 for 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Rig utilization in 2016 excludes four FlexRigs completed and ready for delivery at September 30, 2016.

Operating income in the U.S. Land segment decreased to $74.1 million in 2016 from $698.4 million in 2015.  Included in U.S. land revenues for 2016 and 2015 is approximately $219.0 million and $203.6 million, respectively, from early termination of fixed-term contracts. 

Excluding early termination related revenue, the average revenue per day for 2016 decreased by $2,080 to $25,448 from $27,528 in 2015.  Low oil prices had a negative effect on customer spending.  Some customers did not renew expiring contracts while others elected to terminate fixed-term contracts early.  As a result, we experienced a 51 percent decrease in revenue days when comparing 2016 to 2015.  Fixed-term contracts customarily provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an early termination payment to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term (except in limited circumstances including sustained unacceptable performance by us). 

The average rig expense per day increased to $14,117 in 2016 from $13,483 in 2015.  In September 2016, we entered into a settlement agreement, subsequently approved by the court, regarding a lawsuit filed by an employee who was injured while working on a U.S. land rig.  After taking into account amounts to be paid by our various insurers, we recorded an $18.8 million expense which reduced operating income and negatively impacted the 2016 average rig expense per day by $508. 

Depreciation includes charges for abandoned equipment of $38.8 million and $42.6 million in 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Included in abandonments in 2016 is the retirement of used drilling equipment.  Included in abandonments in 2015 is the decommissioning of 23 SCR rigs, including six conventional rigs, six FlexRig1s and 11 FlexRig2s, and spare equipment for drilling rigs.  We recorded in fiscal 2016 a $6.3 million impairment charge to reduce the carrying value in rig and rig related equipment classified as held for sale to their estimated fair values, based on expected sales prices.  The used drilling equipment is from rigs that were decommissioned from service in prior fiscal periods and written down to their estimated recoverablescrap value atof $0.1 million, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $1.9 million during the time of decommissioning. Excluding the abandonment, depreciation in 2016 decreased from 2015, primarily due to low levels of capital expenditures in 2016 and the decommissioning of rigs in 2015.

Rig utilization decreased to 30 percent in 2016 from 62 percent in 2015.  The total number of rigs atfiscal year ended September 30, 2016 was 348 compared to 343 rigs at2022 in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Comparatively, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.  The net increase is due2021, the Company developed a plan to five new FlexRigs completedsell 71 Domestic non-super-spec rigs, all within our North America Solutions segment, the majority of which were previously decommissioned, written down and/or held as capital spares. This resulted in 2016 and included in our operating statistics.     

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At$56.4 million during the year ended September 30, 2016, 95 out2021. During the same period, we also formalized a plan to sell assets related to two of 348 existing rigsour lower margin service offerings, trucking and casing running services, all within our North America Solutions segment, which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $14.4 million during the U.S. Land segment were generating revenue.  Ofyear ended September 30, 2021.

Restructuring ChargesFor the 95 rigs generating revenue, 72 were under fixed-term contracts, and 23 were working in the spot market. 

Comparison of thefiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we incurred $0.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively, in restructuring charges. The charges incurred during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 primarily included charges of $3.8 million related to the relocation of the Houston assembly facility and the downsizing of storage yards used for idle rigs.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico

The following table presents certain information with respect to our Offshore Gulf of Mexico reportable segment:
(in thousands, except operating statistics)2022    2021    % Change
Operating revenues$125,465 $126,399  (0.7)%
Direct operating expenses90,415 97,249  (7.0)
Depreciation9,175 10,557  (13.1)
Selling, general and administrative expense2,661 2,624  1.4 
Segment operating income$23,214 $15,969  45.4 
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
$35,050 $29,150 20.2 
Revenue days3
1,460 1,552 (5.9)
Average active rigs4
 — 
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
 — 
Number of available rigs at the end of period — 
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses$26,077 $27,388  (4.8)
(1)These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.
(2)Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.
(3)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.
(4)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e., 365 days).
(5)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.
Operating RevenuesOperating revenues were $125.5 million and $126.4 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The 0.7 percent decrease in operating revenue is primarily driven by lower reimbursable expenses and the mix of rigs working at full rates as opposed to being on lower standby or mobilization rates, partially offset by pricing increases which occurred in the later portion of the 2022 fiscal year.
Direct Operating Expenses Direct operating expenses decreased to $90.4 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 as compared to $97.2 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by a $6.3 million favorable adjustment in self-insurance liabilities related to prior period claims coupled with the factors described above.

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International Solutions

The following table presents certain information with respect to our International Solutions reportable segment:
(in thousands, except operating statistics)20222021% Change
Operating revenues$136,072 $57,917 134.9 %
Direct operating expenses120,780 68,672 75.9 
Depreciation4,156 2,013 106.5 
Selling, general and administrative expense8,779 8,028 9.4 
Asset impairment charges2,495 — — 
Restructuring charges— 207 (100.0)
Segment operating loss$(138)$(21,003)(99.3)
  
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2
$15,292 $(10,755)(242.2)
Revenue days3
3,036 1,815 67.3 
Average active rigs4
60.0 
Number of active rigs at the end of period5
12 100.0 
Number of available rigs at the end of period28 30 (6.7)
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses$4,910 $6,693 (26.6)
(1)These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.
(2)Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues less direct operating expenses and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.
(3)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.
(4)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e., 365 days).
(5)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.
Operating RevenuesOperating revenues increased $78.2 million in fiscal year 2022 compared to fiscal year 2021. This increase is primarily driven by higher activity levels. Additionally, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, we recognized $16.4 million in revenue related to the settlement of a contract drilling dispute related to drilling services provided from fiscal years 2016 and 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

    

2015

    

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

 

OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

 

 

  

    

 

  

    

  

 

Operating revenues

 

$

138,601

 

$

241,666

 

(42.6)

%

Direct operating expenses

 

 

106,983

 

 

158,488

 

(32.5)

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

3,464

 

 

3,517

 

(1.5)

 

Depreciation

 

 

12,495

 

 

11,659

 

7.2

 

Segment operating income

 

$

15,659

 

$

68,002

 

(77.0)

 

Operating Statistics:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Revenue days

 

 

2,708

 

 

3,067

 

(11.7)

%

Average rig revenue per day

 

$

26,973

 

$

44,125

 

(38.9)

 

Average rig expense per day

 

$

19,381

 

$

27,246

 

(28.9)

 

Average rig margin per day

 

$

7,592

 

$

16,879

 

(55.0)

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 

 9

 

 

 9

 

 —

 

Rig utilization

 

 

82

%  

 

93

%  

(11.8)

 

through 2019 with YPF S.A. Refer to Note 10—Revenue from Contracts with Customers for additional details.

Operating statistics for per day revenue,Expenses Direct operating expenses increased to $120.8 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 as compared to $68.7 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily driven by an increase of $25.9 million in labor expense and margin do not include reimbursementsan increase of “out‑of‑pocket” expenses of $23,138$25.4 million in materials and $33,254 for 2016 and 2015, respectively. The operating statistics only include rigs owned by us and exclude offshore platform management and labor service contracts and currency revaluation expense.

Average rig revenue per day, average rig expense per day and average rig margin per day decreased in 2016 compared to 2015 primarily due to several rigs moving to lower pricing while on standby or other special dayrates. 

Atsupplies as we experienced higher activity levels.

Asset Impairment ChargesDuring the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 seven2022, we identified two international FlexRig® drilling rigs that met the asset held-for-sale criteria and were reclassified as assets held-for-sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In conjunction with establishing a plan to sell these rigs we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $2.5 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, as the rigs aggregate net book value of $3.4 million exceeded the fair value of the rigs less estimated cost to sell of $0.9 million. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, we recorded no impairment charges.
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Other Operations

Results of our nine platform rigs were contracted comparedother operations, excluding corporate selling, general and administrative costs, corporate restructuring, and corporate depreciation, are as follows:
(in thousands)2022    2021    % Change
Operating revenues$66,287 $43,304  53.1 %
Direct operating expenses50,683 50,064 1.2 
Depreciation1,701   1,426  19.3 
Research and development— 127 (100.0)
Selling, general and administrative expense1,183 1,205 (1.8)
Restructuring charges— 186 (100.0)
Operating income (loss)$12,720 $(9,704) (231.1)
Operating RevenuesWe continue to eight at September 30, 2015.

Comparison ofuse our Captive insurance companies to insure the deductibles for our domestic workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability claims programs, and medical stop-loss program and to insure the deductibles from the Company's international casualty and rig property programs. Intercompany premium revenues recorded by the Captives during the fiscal years ended September 30, 20162022 and 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

    

2015

    

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except operating statistics)

 

INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS

 

 

  

    

 

  

    

  

 

Operating revenues

 

$

229,894

 

$

382,331

 

(39.9)

%

Direct operating expenses

 

 

183,969

 

 

289,700

 

(36.5)

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

2,909

 

 

3,148

 

(7.6)

 

Depreciation

 

 

57,102

 

 

57,334

 

(0.4)

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 —

 

 

39,242

 

(100.0)

 

Segment operating loss

 

$

(14,086)

 

$

(7,093)

 

(98.6)

 

Operating Statistics:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Revenue days

 

 

5,364

 

 

7,284

 

(26.4)

%

Average rig revenue per day

 

$

39,044

 

$

47,352

 

(17.5)

 

Average rig expense per day

 

$

28,638

 

$

34,848

 

(17.8)

 

Average rig margin per day

 

$

10,406

 

$

12,504

 

(16.8)

 

Number of rigs at end of period

 

 

38

 

 

38

 

 —

 

Rig utilization

 

 

39

%  

 

51

%  

(23.5)

 

2021 amounted to $57.0 million and $35.4 million, respectively, which were eliminated upon consolidation. 

Direct Operating statisticsExpensesDirect operating expenses consisted primarily of $7.0 million and $12.6 million in adjustments to accruals for per day revenue, expenseestimated losses allocated to the Captives and margin do not include reimbursementsrig and casualty insurance premiums of “out‑of‑pocket” expenses$35.6 million and $21.9 million during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The change to accruals for estimated losses is primarily due to actuarial valuation adjustments by our third-party actuary.

Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
A discussion of $20,458 and $37,420our results of operations for 2016 and 2015, respectively. Also excluded are the effects of currency revaluation income and expense.

The International Land segment had an operating loss of $14.1 million for 2016 compared to $7.1 million for 2015.  Included in International land revenues in 2015 is approximately $18.7 million related to early termination of fixed-term contracts.

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Excluding early termination revenue of $2,566 per day in 2015, the average rig margin per day for 2016 compared to 2015 increased by $468 to $10,406.  Low oil prices continued to have a negative effect on customer spending.  As a result, we experienced a 26 percent decrease in revenue days when comparing 2016 to 2015. The average number of active rigs was 14.7 during 2016 compared to 20.0 during 2015.

The average rig expense per day decreased $6,210 or 18 percent asfiscal year ended September 30, 2021 compared to the 2015 average rig expense that was impacted by expensesfiscal year ended September 30, 2020 is included in Part II, Item 7— "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of ourAnnual Report on rigs that had become idleForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and other costs associated with rigs transitioning between locations. 

DuringExchange Commission ("SEC") on November 18, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
Our sources of available liquidity include existing cash balances on hand, cash flows from operations, and availability under the fourth fiscal quarter of 2015, we recorded a $39.2 million impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of seven SCR rigs located in2018 Credit Facility. Our liquidity requirements include meeting ongoing working capital needs, funding our International Land segment to their estimated fair value.

Included in direct operating expenses for 2016 is $9.8 million of foreign currency transaction losses, primarily due to a devaluation of the Argentine peso in December 2015.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our capital spending was $397.6 million in 2017, $257.2 million in 2016expenditure projects, paying dividends declared, and $1.1 billion in 2015. Net cash provided from operating activities was $357.2 million in 2017, $753.6 million in 2016 and $1.4 billion in 2015. Our 2018 capital spending is currently estimated to be between $250 million and $300 million. This estimate includes capital maintenance requirements, tubulars and other special projects primarily related to upgradingrepaying our existing rig fleet.

outstanding indebtedness. Historically, we have financed operations primarily through internally generated cash flows. InDuring periods when internally generated cash flows are not sufficient to meet liquidity needs, we will eithermay utilize cash on hand, borrow from available credit sources, access capital markets or we may sell portfolio securities.our investments.  Likewise, if we are generating excess cash flows or have cash balances on hand beyond our near-term needs, we may invest in highly rated short‑term money market securities or short‑term marketableand debt securities. Starting in 2015, we began investing in short‑termThese investments classified as trading securities. We have reinvested maturities and earnings during 2017 and 2016.  The investmentscan include U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Agency issued debt securities, highly rated corporate bonds and commercial paper, certificates of deposit and money market funds. The securitiesHowever, in some international locations we may make short-term investments that are all veryless conservative, as equivalent highly rated investments are unavailable. See—Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Risks and recorded at fair value.

Uncertainties—International Solutions Drilling Risks.

We managemay seek to access the debt and equity capital markets from time to time to raise additional capital, increase liquidity as necessary, fund our additional purchases, exchange or redeem senior notes, or repay any amounts under the 2018 Credit Facility. Our ability to access the debt and equity capital markets depends on a portfolionumber of marketable securities that, atfactors, including our credit rating, market and industry conditions and market perceptions of our industry, general economic conditions, our revenue backlog and our capital expenditure commitments.
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Cash Flows

Our cash flows fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including, among others, the closenumber of fiscal 2017,our drilling rigs under contract, the revenue we receive under those contracts, the efficiency with which we operate our drilling rigs, the timing of collections on outstanding accounts receivable, the timing of payments to our vendors for operating costs, and capital expenditures. As our revenues increase, operating net working capital is typically a use of capital, while conversely, as our revenues decrease, operating net working capital is typically a source of capital. To date, general inflationary trends have not had a fair valuematerial effect on our operating margins or cash flows as we have been able to more than offset these cumulative cost trends with rate increases.
As of $70.2September 30, 2022 and 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $232.1 million consistingand $917.5 million and short-term investments of common shares$117.1 million and $198.7 million, respectively. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, our cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balance decreased approximately $667.7 million compared to our balance at September 30, 2021. This change was primarily driven by the redemption of Atwoodall the outstanding 2025 Notes, resulting in a cash outflow of $487.1 million during the during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Additionally, the associated make-whole premium of $56.4 million was paid during the first fiscal quarter of 2022 contemporaneously with the October 27, 2021 debt extinguishment.
Our cash flows for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and Schlumberger, Ltd.2020 are presented below:
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2022    20212020
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$233,913 $136,440 $538,881 
Investing activities(167,315)(161,994)(87,885)
Financing activities(734,305)425,523 (297,220)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$(667,707)$399,969 $153,776 
Operating Activities

Our operating net working capital (non-GAAP) as of September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 is presented below:
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands)202220212020
Total current assets$1,002,944 $1,586,566 $963,327 
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents232,131 917,534 487,884 
Short-term investments117,101 198,700 89,335 
Assets held-for-sale4,333 71,453 — 
649,379 398,879 386,108 
Total current liabilities394,810 866,306 219,136 
Less:
Dividends payable26,693 27,332 27,226 
Current portion of long-term debt, net— 483,486 — 
Advance payment for sale of property, plant and equipment600 86,524 — 
$367,517 $268,964 $191,910 
Operating net working capital (non-GAAP)$281,862 $129,915 $194,198 
Cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $233.9 million, $136.4 million, and $538.9 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 respectively. The valuechange in cash provided by operating activities between fiscal years 2022 and 2021 is primarily driven by higher activity and rates, partially offset by changes in working capital. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities between fiscal years 2021 and 2020 was primarily driven by lower operating activity and lower pricing. For the purpose of understanding the impact on our cash flows from operating activities, operating net working capital is calculated as current assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and assets held-for-sale, less current liabilities, excluding dividends payable, short-term debt and advance payments for sale of property, plant and equipment.
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Operating net working capital was $281.9 million, $129.9 million and $194.2 million as of September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. This metric is considered a non-GAAP measure of the portfolio is subjectCompany's liquidity. The Company considers operating net working capital to fluctuationbe a supplemental measure for presenting and analyzing trends in the market and may vary considerablyour cash flows from operations over time. Likewise, the Company believes that operating net working capital is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the business using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. The portfolioincrease in operating net working capital between fiscal years 2022 and 2021 was primarily driven by higher rig activity and rates. Included in accounts receivable as of September 30, 2022 was $27.8 million of income tax receivables, of which $24.9 million was received subsequent to fiscal year end. The remainder is recorded at fair valueexpected to be collected within the next fiscal year.
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures Our capital expenditures were $250.9 million, $82.1 million and $140.8 million in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase in capital expenditures between fiscal years 2022 and 2021 is driven by higher activity and spending on our balance sheet. During the fourth quarter of 2016, we determined that the declinewalking rig conversions. The decrease in fair value below our cost basis in Atwoodcapital expenditures between fiscal years 2021 and 2020 was other than temporary. Asdriven by lower maintenance capital expenditures as a result we recordedof lower activity. Our fiscal year 2023 capital spending is currently estimated to be between $425 million and $475 million. This estimate includes normal capital maintenance requirements, information technology spending, skidding to walking conversions for a non‑cash charge totaling $26.0 million.

limited number of rigs and plans to reactivate several super-spec rigs.

Purchases & Sales of Short-Term Investments Our net sales of short-term investments during fiscal year 2022 were $79.6 million compared to net purchases of $107.4 million and $40.0 million in fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively. The change is driven by our ongoing liquidity management.
Purchases of Long-Term Investments Our net purchases of long-term investments were $29.2 million, $102.5 million and $0.6 million in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The decrease in net purchases between fiscal years 2022 and 2021 is primarily driven by our $100.0 million cornerstone investment in ADNOC Drilling purchased during fiscal year 2021, the $22.0 million of proceeds received from the liquidation of our remaining equity securities in Schlumberger, Ltd, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, offset by the purchase of a $33.0 million cornerstone investment in a convertible note in Galileo Holdco 2 and the purchase of $18.2 million in various geothermal investments during fiscal year 2022. The increase in net purchases between fiscal years 2021 and 2020 is primarily driven by our purchase of ADNOC Drilling equity securities (as mentioned above) during fiscal year 2021 and the absence of such activity in fiscal year 2020.
Sale of AssetsOur proceeds from asset sales totaled $23.4$62.3 million, $43.5 million and $78.4 million in 2017, $21.8fiscal year 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase in proceeds between fiscal years 2022 and 2021 is mainly driven by higher rig activity which drives higher reimbursement from customers for lost or damaged drill pipe. The increase is also attributable to the sale of our casing running and trucking assets that occurred during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, we closed on the sale of a portion of our real estate investment portfolio, including six industrial sites, for total consideration, net of selling related expenses, of $40.7 million, which was the primary driver in the decrease in proceeds between fiscal years 2021 and 2020.
Advance Payment for Sale of Property, Plant and EquipmentDuring September 2021, the Company agreed to sell eight FlexRig land rigs with an aggregate net book value of $55.6 million to ADNOC Drilling for $86.5 million. We received the $86.5 million in 2016cash consideration in advance of delivering the rigs.
Financing Activities
Repurchase of SharesWe have an evergreen authorization from the Board of Directors (the "Board") for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and $22.6cash equivalents or other available sources. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and 2020, we repurchased 3.2 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.0 million and 1.5 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $28.5 million, respectively, which are held as treasury shares. There were no purchases of common shares in 2015. Income from asset sales in 2017 totaled $20.6 million, $9.9 million in 2016 and $11.8 million in 2015.  During 2017, we sold one offshore rig.  In eachfiscal year we had sales of old or damaged rig equipment and drill pipe used in the ordinary course of business.

During 2017, we paid dividends of $2.80 per share, or a total of $305.5 million.  During 2016, we paid dividends of $2.763 per share, or a total of $300.2 million. 2021.

DividendsWe paid dividends of $2.75$1.00 per share or $298.4during fiscal years 2022 and 2021 compared to $2.38 per share during fiscal year 2020. Total dividends paid were $107.4 million, $109.1 million and $260.3 million in 2015. Adjusting for stock splits accordingly, we have increased the effective annualfiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. A cash dividend of $0.25 per share every yearwas declared on September 7, 2022 for well over 40 years.

shareholders of record on November 15, 2022, payable on December 1, 2022.

Debt Issuance Proceeds and CostsOn March 19, 2015,September 29, 2021, we issued $500$548.7 million of 4.65 percent 10-year unsecured senior notes.  Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15.  The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method.  The debt issuance costs are amortized straight-line over the stated lifeaggregate principal amount of the obligation,2031 Notes in an offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Rule 144A”) and to certain non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act (“Regulation S”). Debt issuance fees paid as of September 30, 2021 were $3.9 million.
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Redemption of 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025On October 27, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 2025 Notes, resulting in a cash outflow of $487.1 million. As a result, the associated make-whole premium of $56.4 million was paid during the first fiscal quarter of 2022 contemporaneously with the October 27, 2021 debt extinguishment. The Company financed the redemption of the 2025 Notes with the net proceeds from the offering of the 2031 Notes, together with cash on hand. Additional details are fully discussed in Note 7—Debt.

Credit Facilities
On November 13, 2018, we entered into a credit agreement by and among the Company, as borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, which approximates the effective interest method.

We have a $300 millionwas amended on November 13, 2019, providing for an unsecured revolving credit facility which will(as amended, the “2018 Credit Facility”), that was set to mature on JulyNovember 13, 2021.2024. On April 16, 2021, lenders with $680.0 million of commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility exercised their option to extend the maturity of the 2018 Credit Facility from November 13, 2024 to November 12, 2025. No other terms of the 2018 Credit Facility were amended in connection with this extension. Additionally, on March 8, 2022, we entered into the second amendment to the 2018 Credit Facility, which, among other things, raised the number of potential future extensions of the maturity date applicable to extending lenders from one to two such potential extensions and replaced provisions in respect of interest rate determinations that were based on the London Interbank Offered Rate with provisions based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Lenders with $680.0 million of commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility also exercised their option to extend the maturity of the 2018 Credit Facility from November 12, 2025 to November 11, 2026. The credit facilityremaining $70.0 million of commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility will expire on November 13, 2024, unless extended by the applicable lender before such date.

The 2018 Credit Facility has $75$750.0 million in aggregate availability with a maximum of $75.0 million available tofor use as letters of credit. The majority of any borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .30 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total

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capitalization on September 30, 2017, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. There is one financial covenant in the facility which requires us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality including a limitation that priority debt (as defined in the agreement) may not exceed 17.5% of the net worth of the Company.  As of September 30, 2017,2022, there were no borrowings but there were threeor letters of credit outstanding, in the amount of $38.8 million.  At September 30, 2017, we had $261.2leaving $750.0 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.  Subsequentthe 2018 Credit Facility. For a full description of the 2018 Credit Facility, see Note 7—Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

As of September 30, 2017,2022, we had $55.0 million in uncommitted bilateral credit facilities, for the Companypurpose of obtaining the issuance of international letters of credit, bank guarantees, and performance bonds. Of the $55.0 million, $38.1 million of financial guarantees were outstanding as of September 30, 2022. Separately, we had $2.0 million in standby letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding. In total, we had $40.1 million outstanding as of September 30, 2022. In October 2022, we increased one of the threeour standby letters of credit by $0.5 million, which reduced availability under the facility to $260.7$1.9 million.

Subsequent to September 30, 2017, the Company entered into a $12 million unsecured standalone line of credit facility, which is purposed for the issuance of bid and performance bonds, as needed, for international operations.  The Company currently has two bonds issued under this line for a total value of approximately $5.4 million.

The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2017,2022, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Atcovenants and we anticipate that we will continue to be in compliance during the next quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Senior Notes

2.90% Senior Notes due 2031 On September 29, 2021, we issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.90 percent 2031 Notes in an offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Rule 144A”) and to certain non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act (“Regulation S”). Interest on the 2031 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 29 and September 29 of each year, commencing on March 29, 2022. The 2031 Notes will mature on September 29, 2031 and bear interest at a rate of 2.90 percent annum. In June 2022, we settled a registered exchange offer (the “Registered Exchange Offer”) to exchange the 2031 Notes for new, SEC-registered notes that are substantially identical to the terms of the 2031 Notes, except that the offer and issuance of the new notes have been registered under the Securities Act and certain transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the 2031 Notes do not apply to the new notes. One hundred percent of the 2031 Notes were exchanged in the Registered Exchange Offer.

The indenture governing the 2031 Notes contains certain covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur certain liens; engage in sale and lease-back transactions; and consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of the assets of the Company. The indenture governing the 2031 Notes also contains customary events of default with respect to the 2031 Notes.
4.65% Senior Notes due 2025 On December 20, 2018, we issued approximately $487.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes. The debt issuance cost was being amortized straight-line over the stated life of the obligation, which approximated the effective interest method.

On September 27, 2021, the Company delivered a conditional notice of optional full redemption for all of the outstanding 2025 Notes at a redemption price calculated in accordance with the indenture governing the 2025 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Notes to be redeemed. The Company financed the redemption of the 2025 Notes with the net proceeds from the offering of the 2031 Notes, together with cash on hand. The Company’s obligation to redeem the 2025 Notes was conditioned upon the prior consummation of the issuance of the 2031 Notes, which was satisfied on September 29, 2021.

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On October 27, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 2025 Notes. As a result, the associated make-whole premium of $56.4 million and the write off of the unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $3.7 million were recognized during the first fiscal quarter of 2022 contemporaneously with the October 27, 2021 debt extinguishment and recorded in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, we had 112 existing rigs with fixed term contracts with original term durations ranging from six months to five years, with some expiring in fiscal 2018. The contracts provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an early termination payment to be paid if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. While most of our customers are primarily major oil companies and large independent oil companies, a risk exists that a customer, especially a smaller independent oil company, may become unable to meet its obligations and may exercise its early termination election in the future and not be able to pay the early termination fee. Although not expected at this time, our future revenue and operating results could be negatively impacted if this were to happen.

2022.

Future Cash Requirements
Our operating cash requirements, scheduled debt repayments, interest payments, any stock repurchasesdeclared dividends, and estimated capital expenditures including our rig upgrade construction program, for fiscal 2018year 2023 are expected to be funded through current cash and cash to be provided from operating activities. However, there can be no assurance that we will continue to generate cash flows at current levels.

The current ratio was 3.6 If needed, we may decide to obtain additional funding from our $750.0 million 2018 Credit Facility. We currently do not anticipate the need to draw on the 2018 Credit Facility. Our indebtedness under our unsecured senior notes totaled $550.0 million at September 30, 20172022 and 4.8 atmatures on September 30, 2016. The long‑term debt to total capitalization ratio was 10.6 percent at September 30, 2017 compared to 9.7 percent at September 30, 2016.

Stock Portfolio Held

29, 2031. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

    

of Shares

    

Cost Basis

    

Market Value

 

 

 

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.

    

4,000,000

    

$

34,760

    

$

37,560

 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

 

467,500

 

 

3,713

 

 

32,613

 

Total

 

  

 

$

38,473

 

$

70,173

 

Material Commitments

We have no off balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases discussed below. Our contractual obligations asAs of September 30, 2017, are summarized in2022, we had a $537.7 million deferred tax liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, primarily related to temporary differences between the table below in thousands:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments due by year

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

After

 

Contractual Obligations

    

Total

    

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

2022

    

2022

 

Long‑term debt and estimated interest (a)

 

$

673,406

 

$

23,250

 

$

23,250

 

$

23,250

 

$

23,250

 

$

23,250

 

$

557,156

 

Operating leases (b)

 

 

29,959

 

 

8,015

 

 

5,454

 

 

3,795

 

 

2,944

 

 

2,926

 

 

6,825

 

Purchase obligations (b)

 

 

56,219

 

 

56,219

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total contractual obligations

 

$

759,584

 

$

87,484

 

$

28,704

 

$

27,045

 

$

26,194

 

$

26,176

 

$

563,981

 

financial and income tax basis of property, plant and equipment. Our levels of capital expenditures over the last several years have been subject to accelerated depreciation methods (including bonus depreciation) available under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, enabling us to defer a portion of cash tax payments to future years. Future levels of capital expenditures and results of operations will determine the timing and amount of future cash tax payments. We expect to be able to meet any such obligations utilizing cash and investments on hand, as well as cash generated from ongoing operations.

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(a)

Interest on fixed‑rate debt was estimated based on principal maturities. See Note 4 “Debt” to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

(b)

See Note 14 “Commitments and Contingencies” to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The above table does not include obligations for our pension plan or amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions.

In 2017 and 2016, we did not make any contributions to the pension plan. Contributions may be made in fiscal 2018 to fund unexpected distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. Future contributions beyond fiscal 2018 are difficult to estimate due to multiple variables involved.

At September 30, 2017,2022, we had $7.5$3.9 million recorded for uncertain tax positions and related interest and penalties. However, the timing of such payments to the respective taxing authorities cannot be estimated at this time. Income taxes are more fully described in

The long‑term debt to total capitalization ratio was 16.6 percent at September 30, 2022 compared to 15.9 percent at September 30, 2021. For additional information regarding debt agreements, refer to Note 57—Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The

There were no other significant changes in our financial position since September 30, 2021.
Material Commitments
Our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2022 are summarized in the table below:
Obligations due by year
(in thousands)Total20232024202520262027Thereafter
Long-term debt550,000 — — — — — 550,000 
Interest1
144,724 16,066 16,069 16,073 16,076 16,080 64,360 
Operating leases2
31,613 9,767 7,801 4,501 2,033 2,046 5,465 
Purchase obligations3
148,600 148,600 — ��� — — — 
Total contractual obligations$874,937 $174,433 $23,870 $20,574 $18,109 $18,126 $619,825 
(1)Interest on fixed-rate 2031 Notes was estimated based on principal maturities. See Note 7—Debt to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)See Note 5—Leases to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)See Note 16—Commitments and Contingencies to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Accounting policies that we consider significant are summarized in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Risks and Uncertainties to our Consolidated Financial Statements are impacted by the accounting policies usedincluded in Part II, Item 8—"Financial Statements and by theSupplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions made by management during their preparation.assumptions. These estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an on‑going basis.affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. These estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The following is a discussion of the critical accounting policies and estimates used in our financial statements. Other significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, including renewals and betterments, are statedcapitalized at cost, while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The interest expense applicable to the construction of qualifying assets is capitalized as a component of the cost of such assets. We account for the depreciation of property, plant and equipment using the straight‑line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets considering the estimated salvage value of the property, plant and equipment. Both the estimated useful lives and salvage values require the use of management estimates. Assets held-for-sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Our estimate of fair value represents our best estimate based on industry trends and reference to market transactions and is subject to variability. Certain events, such as unforeseen changes in operations, technology or market conditions, could materially affect our estimates and assumptions related to depreciation or result in abandonments. Management believes that these estimates have been materially accurate inFor the past. For thefiscal years presented in this report,Form 10-K, no significant changes were made to the determinations of useful lives or salvage values. Upon retirement or other disposal of fixed assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gains or losses are recorded in the results of operations.

Impairment of Long‑lived Assets, Goodwill and Finite-lived IntangiblesOther Intangible Assets
Management assesses the potential impairment of our long‑lived assets and finite-lived intangibles whenever events or changes in conditionscircumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment may include equipment obsolescence, changes in the market demand, periods of relatively low rig utilization, declining revenue per day, declining cash margin per day, completion of specific contracts, change in technology and/or overall changes in general market conditions. If a review of the long‑lived assets and finite-lived intangibles indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets or asset groups is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made, as required, to adjust the carrying value to the estimated fair value. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon either an income approach using estimated discounted future cash flows or a market approach. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig’s marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and makeup to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including utilization. FairThe fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon either an income approach using estimated if applicable,discounted future cash flows, a market approach considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.factors, a cost approach utilizing new reproduction costs adjusted for the asset age and condition, and/or a combination of multiple approaches. The use of different assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated fair value of assets and could therefore affect any impairment measurement.

During

We review goodwill for impairment annually in the thirdfourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of 2016,the reporting unit holding such goodwill may exceed its fair value. We initially assess goodwill for impairment based on qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one of our reporting units is greater than its carrying amount.
If further testing is necessary or a quantitative test is elected, we recordedquantitatively compare the fair value of a $6.3 millionreporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge will be recognized in an amount equal to reduce the carrying values in used drilling equipment in our U.S. Land segmentexcess; however, the loss recognized would not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to its estimated fair value. The rigthat reporting unit.
Self‑Insurance Accruals
We insure working land rigs and rig related equipment fair value was estimated basedat values that approximate the current replacement costs on expected sales prices.

the inception date of the policies. However, we self-insure large deductibles under these policies. We also carry insurance with varying deductibles and coverage limits with respect to stacked rigs, offshore platform rigs, and “named wind storm” risk in the Gulf of Mexico. We self‑insure a number of other risks, including loss of earnings and business interruption.

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Self‑Insurance AccrualsWe self‑insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker’sworkers’ compensation, general liability, employer’s liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $5$10 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events but there can be no assurance that such coverage will respondapply or be adequate in all circumstances. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker’sworkers’ compensation and other casualty claims. Retained losses are estimated and accrued based upon our estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred. Estimates for liabilities and retained losses are based on adjusters’ estimates, our historical loss experience and statistical methods commonly used within the insurance industry that we believe are reliable.

We also engage a third-party actuary to perform a periodic review of our casualty losses. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

Our wholly‑owned captive insurance company financescompanies finance a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company‑owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles. WithAn actuary reviews the exception of “named wind storm” risk inloss reserves retained by the Gulf of Mexico, we insure rigs and related equipment at values that approximate the current replacement cost on the inception date of the policy. We self‑insure a number of other risks including loss of earnings and business interruption, and most cyber risks.

Pension Costs and Obligations Our pension benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various actuarial assumptions. We make assumptions relating to discount rates and expected return on plan assets. Our discount rate is determined by matching projected cash distributions with the appropriate corporate bond yields in a yield curve analysis. The discount rate was increased to 3.79 percent from 3.64 percent as of September 30, 2017 to reflect changes in the market conditions for high‑quality fixed‑income investments. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on historical portfolio results and future expectations of rates of return. Actual results that differ from estimated assumptions are accumulated and amortized over the estimated future working life of the plan participants and could therefore affect the expense recognized and obligations in future periods. As of September 30, 2006, the Pension Plan was frozen and benefit accruals were discontinued. As a result, the rate of compensation increase assumption has been eliminated from future periods. We anticipate pension expense to decrease by approximately $3.1 million in 2018 from 2017. 

Stock‑Based Compensation Historically, we have granted stock‑based awards to key employees and non‑employee directors as part of their compensation. We estimate the fair value of all stock option awards as of the date of grant by applying the Black‑Scholes option‑pricing model. The application of this valuation model involves assumptions, some of which are judgmental and highly sensitive. These assumptions include, among others, the expected stock price volatility, the expected life of the stock optionsCompany and the risk‑free interest rate. Expected volatilities were estimated using the historical volatilitycaptives on an annual basis.

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Revenue Recognition
Drilling services revenues are estimated to be outstanding. The risk‑free interest rate for periods within the estimated life of the option was based on the U.S. Treasury Strip rate in effect at the time of the grant. The fair value of each award is amortized on a straight‑line basis over the vesting period for awards granted to employees and non-employee directors.

The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. We amortize the fair value of restricted stock awards to compensation expense on a straight‑line basis over the vesting period. At September 30, 2017, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock was $21.4 million. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted‑average period of 2.2 years.

Revenue Recognition Contract drilling revenues areprimarily comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certainWith most drilling contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization and demobilization of drilling rigs and other equipment to and from the client’s drill site. Revenue associated with the mobilization and demobilization of our drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received,rigs to and directfrom the client’s drill site do not relate to a distinct good or service. These revenues are deferred and recognized ratably over the related contract term that drilling services are provided. The amount of demobilization revenue that we ultimately collect is dependent upon the specific contractual terms, most of which include provisions for reduced or no payment for demobilization when, among other things, the contract is renewed or extended with the same client, or when the rig is subsequently contracted with another client prior to the termination of the current contract. Since revenues associated with demobilization activity are typically variable, at each period end, they are estimated at the most likely amount, and constrained when the likelihood of a significant reversal is probable. Direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized overon a straight-line basis as the term of the related drilling contract. Costsservice is provided. While costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received

We also act as a principal for out‑of‑pocketcertain reimbursable services and auxiliary equipment provided by us to our clients, for which we incur costs and earn revenues. Many of these costs are variable, or dependent upon the activity that is performed each day under the related contract. Accordingly, reimbursements that we receive for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs.the out-of-pocket expenses for which they relate are recorded as operating costs during the period to which they relate within the series of distinct time increments. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

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Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are accounted for under the liability method, which takes into account the differences between the basis of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts recognized for income tax purposes. Our net deferred tax liability balance at year-end reflects the application of our income tax accounting policies and is based on management’s estimates, judgments and assumptions. Included in our net deferred tax liability balance are deferred tax assets that are assessed for realizability. If it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in a future period, the deferred tax assets will be reduced by a valuation allowance based on management’s estimates.

Table    In addition, we operate in several countries throughout the world and our tax returns filed in those jurisdictions are subject to review and examination by tax authorities within those jurisdictions. We recognize uncertain tax positions we believe have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of Contents

being sustained. We cannot predict or provide assurance as to the ultimate outcome of any existing or future assessments.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

New Accounting Standards
See Note 12—Summary of theSignificant Accounting Policies, Risks and Uncertainties to our Consolidated Financial Statements for recently adopted accounting standards and new accounting standards not yet adopted.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Our contracts for work

Non-GAAP Measurements
Direct Margin
Direct margin is considered a non-GAAP metric. We define "Direct margin" as operating revenues less direct operating expenses. Direct margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in foreign countries generally provide for payment in U.S. dollars. However, in Argentina we are paid in Argentine pesos. The Argentine branch of one of our second‑tier subsidiaries then remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by converting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Marketassessing and repatriating the U.S. dollars. In the future, other contracts or applicable law may require payments to be made in foreign currencies. As such, there can be no assurance that we will not experience in Argentina or elsewhere a devaluation of foreign currency, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars even if we are able to negotiate the contract provisions designed to mitigate such risks. In December 2015, the Argentine peso experienced a sharp devaluation resulting in an aggregate foreign currency loss of $8.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015. Subsequent to the devaluation, the Argentine peso stabilized and the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market controls now place fewer restrictions on repatriating U.S. dollars. These changes have reducedunderstanding our current foreign currency exchange rate riskoperational performance, especially in Argentina. However, in the future, we may incur currency devaluations, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars in Argentina or elsewhere which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. At September 30, 2017, a hypothetical decrease in value of 10 percent would result in an insignificant decrease in value of our monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Argentine pesos by approximately $133,000.

Estimates from published sources indicate that Argentina is a highly inflationary country, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three‑year period based on inflation data published by the respective governments. Regardless, all of our foreign operations use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations.

Commodity Price Risk The demand for contract drilling services is derived from exploration and production companies spending money to explore and develop drilling prospects in search of crude oil and natural gas. Their spending is driven by their cash flow and financial strength, which is affected by trends in crude oil and natural gas commodity prices. Crude oil prices are determined by a number of factors including global supply and demand, the establishment of and compliance with production quotas by oil exporting countries, worldwide economic conditions and geopolitical factors. Crude oil and natural gas prices have historically been volatile and very difficult to predict with any degree of certainty. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining future spending levels. This volatility can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling servicesmaking comparisons over time. Direct margin is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

Creditsubstitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and Capital Market Risk Customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets,should therefore be considered only as experienced in the past, can make it difficult for customerssupplemental to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in customer credit defaults or reduced demand for drilling services which could have a material adverse effect on our business,such GAAP financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, we may need to access capital markets to obtain financing. Our ability to access capital markets for financing could be limited by, among other things, oil and gas prices, our existing capital structure, our credit ratings, the state of the economy, the health of the drilling and overall oil and gas industry, and the liquidity of the capital markets. Many of the factors that affect our ability to access capital markets are outside of our control. No assurance can be given that we will be able to access capital markets on terms acceptable to us when required to do so, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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will not vary significantly in the future. Any fluctuations in market conditions causing increased prices in materials and supplies could have a material adverse effect on future operating costs.

Interest Rate Risk Our interest rate risk exposure results primarily from short‑term rates, mainly LIBOR‑based, on borrowings from our commercial banks. Because all of our debt at September 30, 2017 has fixed‑rate interest obligations, there is no current risk due to interest rate fluctuation.

The following tables provide information as of September 30, 2017table reconciles direct margin to segment operating income (loss), which we believe is the financial measure calculated and 2016 about our interest rate risk sensitive instruments:

INTEREST RATE RISK AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (dollarspresented in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Fair Value

 

 

    

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

2022

    

After 2022

    

Total

    

9/30/2017

 

Fixed‑Rate Debt

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,000

 

$

528,960

 

Average Interest Rate

 

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

4.65

%  

 

4.65

%  

 

  

 

Variable Rate Debt

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Average Interest Rate

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

INTEREST RATE RISK AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Fair Value

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

After 2021

    

Total

    

9/30/2016

 

Fixed‑Rate Debt

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,000

 

$

529,550

 

Average Interest Rate

 

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

 —

%  

 

4.65

%  

 

4.65

%  

 

  

 

Variable Rate Debt

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Average Interest Rate

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Equity Price Risk  On September 30, 2017, we had a portfolio of securitiesaccordance with a total fair value of $70.2 million. The total fair value of the portfolio of securities was $71.5 million at September 30, 2016. A hypothetical 10% decrease in the market prices for all securities in our portfolio as of September 30, 2017 would decrease the fair value of our available‑for‑sale securities by $7.2 million. We make no specific plansGAAP that is most directly comparable to sell securities, but rather sell securities based on market conditions and other circumstances. These securities are subject to a wide variety and number of market‑related risks that could substantially reduce or increase the fair value of our holdings. The portfolio is recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with changes in unrealized after‑tax value reflected in the equity section of the balance sheet unless a decline in fair value below our cost basis is considered to be other than temporary in which case the change is recorded through earnings.  Subsequent to September 30, 2017, the Atwood shares were converted to Ensco shares under a merger agreement whereby we received 1.60 shares of Ensco plc for each share of our Atwood common stock.  At November 16, 2017, the total fair value of our securities had decreased to approximately $63.2 million. Currently, the fair value exceeds the cost of the investments. We continually monitor the fair value of the investments but are unable to predict future market volatility and any potential impact to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Year Ended September 30, 2022
(in thousands)North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational Solutions
Segment operating income (loss)$121,893 $23,214 $(138)
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization375,250 9,175 4,156 
Research and development26,728 — — 
Selling, general and administrative expense43,796 2,661 8,779 
Asset impairment charges1,868 — 2,495 
Restructuring charges498 — — 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)$570,033 $35,050 $15,292 

Year Ended September 30, 2021
(in thousands)North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational Solutions
Segment operating income (loss)$(287,176)$15,969 $(21,003)
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization392,415 10,557 2,013 
Research and development21,811 — — 
Selling, general and administrative expense51,089 2,624 8,028 
Asset impairment charges70,850 — — 
Restructuring charges3,868 — 207 
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)$252,857 $29,150 $(10,755)

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Item 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Information required
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our financial position is exposed to a variety of risks, including foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk, credit and capital market risk, interest rate risk and equity price risk.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Our drilling contracts in foreign countries generally provide for payment in U.S. dollars. Historically, in Argentina, while the contracts were denominated in the U.S. dollar, we were paid in Argentine pesos. The Argentine branch of one of our second‑tier subsidiaries remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by this itemconverting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market and repatriating the U.S. dollars. In the future, other contracts or applicable law may require payments to be foundmade in Item 1A—“Risk Factors”foreign currencies. As such, there can be no assurance that we will not experience in Argentina or elsewhere a devaluation of foreign currency, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars even if we are able to negotiate the contract provisions designed to mitigate such risks. At September 30, 2022, a hypothetical decrease in value of 10 percent would result in a decrease in value of our monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Item 7—“Management’s DiscussionArgentine pesos by approximately $0.4 million.
Argentina’s economy is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three‑year period based on inflation data published by the respective governments. Nonetheless, all of our foreign operations use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and Analysis of Financial Conditionlocal currency monetary assets and Results of Operations—Quantitativeliabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in this Form 10‑K.

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Commodity Price Risk

The demand for drilling services and solutions is derived from exploration and production companies spending money to explore and develop drilling prospects in search of crude oil and natural gas. Their spending is driven by their cash flow and financial strength, which is affected by trends in crude oil and natural gas commodity prices. Crude oil prices are determined by a number of factors including global supply and demand, the establishment of and compliance with production quotas by oil exporting countries, worldwide economic conditions and geopolitical factors. Crude oil and natural gas prices have historically been volatile and very difficult to predict with any degree of certainty. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining future spending levels. This volatility can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for drilling services and solutions is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

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Credit and Capital Market Risk
Customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets, as experienced in the past, can make it difficult for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in customer credit defaults or reduced demand for our services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, we may need to access capital markets to obtain financing. Our ability to access capital markets for financing could be limited by, among other things, oil and gas prices, our existing capital structure, our credit ratings, the state of the economy, the health of the drilling and overall oil and gas industry, and the liquidity of the capital markets. Many of the factors that affect our ability to access capital markets are outside of our control. No assurance can be given that we will be able to access capital markets on terms acceptable to us when required to do so, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Further, we attempt to secure favorable prices through advanced ordering and purchasing for drilling rig components. While these materials have generally been available at acceptable prices, there is no assurance the prices will not vary significantly in the future. Any fluctuations in market conditions causing increased prices in materials and supplies could have a material adverse effect on future operating costs.
Interest Rate Risk
Our interest rate risk exposure results primarily from short‑term rates, mainly SOFR‑based, on any borrowings from our revolving credit facility. There were no outstanding borrowings under this facility at September 30, 2022, and our outstanding debt consisted of $550.0 million (face amount) in senior unsecured notes, which have a fixed rate of 2.90 percent and an estimated fair value of $430.7 million and $554.3 million as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Equity Price Risk
As of September 30, 2022, we had equity securities in ADNOC Drilling with a total fair value of $147.4 million. As of September 30, 2021 we had equity securities in Schlumberger Ltd. with a total fair value of $13.9 million. Our investment in ADNOC Drilling is subject to a three-year lockup period. We have applied the guidance in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, in the initial accounting of the transaction and the subsequent revaluation of the investment balance, concluding that the contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security that is publicly traded is not considered in measuring fair value. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we sold our remaining equity securities of approximately 467.5 thousand shares in Schlumberger, Ltd. and received proceeds of approximately $22.0 million.
A hypothetical 10 percent decrease in the market price for our marketable equity securities as of September 30, 2022 would decrease the fair value by $14.7 million. These securities are subject to a wide variety and number of market‑related risks that could substantially reduce or increase the fair value of our holdings.
At November 9, 2022, the total fair value of our equity securities decreased to approximately $147.0 million. We continually monitor the fair value of the investments but are unable to predict future market volatility and any potential impact to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2022 and 2021

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmHelmerich & Payne, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a‑15(f) or 15d‑15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our internal control over financial reporting was designed under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and includes those policies and procedures that:
(i)pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
(ii)provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and the Board of Directors; and
(iii)provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022. In making this assessment, management used the criteria established in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013), management has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022.
Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022, as stated in their report which appears herein.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
by
/s/ John W. Lindsay/s/ Mark W. Smith
John W. Lindsay
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark W. Smith
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (the Company) as of September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”).  In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at September 30, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2022, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated November 16, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Self-Insurance Accruals
Description of the Matter
The Company's self-insurance liability for workers’ compensation and other casualty claims was $72.3 million at September 30, 2022. As described in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Risks and Uncertainties to the Consolidated Financial Statements, this liability is based on a third-party actuarial analysis, which includes an estimate for incurred but not reported claims. The actuarial analysis considers a variety of factors, including third-party adjusters’ estimates, historic experience, and statistical methods commonly used within the insurance industry. 

Auditing the Company's reserve for self-insured risks for worker’s compensation and other casualty claims is complex and required us to use our actuarial specialists due to the significant measurement uncertainty associated with the estimate, management’s application of significant judgment, and the use of various actuarial methods.
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How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the Company’s controls over the workers’ compensation and other casualty claims accrual process, including management’s review controls over the significant assumptions used in the calculation and the completeness and accuracy of the data underlying the reserve.  

To test the self-insurance liability for worker’s compensation and other casualty claims, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, testing the completeness and accuracy of the underlying claims data provided to management’s actuary and obtaining legal confirmation letters to evaluate the reserves recorded on significant litigated matters. Additionally, we involved our actuarial specialists to assist in our evaluation of the methodologies applied by management’s actuary in establishing the actuarially determined reserve. We compared the Company’s estimates to ranges of estimates independently developed by our actuarial specialists.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1994.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 16, 2022
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2017. These2022, and the related notes and our report dated November 16, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial statements are the responsibilityreporting, and for its assessment of the Company’s management.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 thesethe Company’s internal control over financial statementsreporting based on our audits.

audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our auditsaudit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. 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 financial statements are freerisk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of material misstatement. An audit includes examining,internal control based on a test basis, evidence supporting the amountsassessed risk, and disclosuresperforming such other procedures as we considered necessary 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.circumstances. We believe that our audits provideaudit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position

Definition and Limitations of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. at September 30, 2017 and 2016, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2017, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’sInternal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting asis a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of September 30, 2017, based on criteria establishedfinancial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued byaccordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the Committeemaintenance of Sponsoring Organizationsrecords that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework)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 our report dated November 22, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

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.

/s/Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 16, 2022

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30,
(in thousands except share data and per share amounts)20222021
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$232,131 $917,534 
Restricted cash36,246 18,350 
Short-term investments117,101 198,700 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,975 and $2,068, respectively458,713 228,894 
Inventories of materials and supplies, net87,957 84,057 
Prepaid expenses and other, net66,463 67,578 
Assets held-for-sale4,333 71,453 
Total current assets1,002,944 1,586,566 
Investments218,981 135,444 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,960,809 3,127,287 
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill45,653 45,653 
Intangible assets, net67,154 73,838 
Operating lease right-of-use assets39,064 49,187 
Other assets, net20,926 16,153 
Total other noncurrent assets172,797 184,831 
Total assets$4,355,531 $5,034,128 
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable$126,966 $71,996 
Dividends payable26,693 27,332 
Current portion of long-term debt, net— 483,486 
Accrued liabilities241,151 283,492 
Total current liabilities394,810 866,306 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net542,610 541,997 
Deferred income taxes537,712 563,437 
Other113,387 147,757 
Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations1,540 2,013 
Total noncurrent liabilities1,195,249 1,255,204 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 shares issued as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, and 105,293,662 and 107,898,859 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively11,222 11,222 
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued— — 
Additional paid-in capital528,278 529,903 
Retained earnings2,473,572 2,573,375 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(12,072)(20,244)
Treasury stock, at cost, 6,929,203 shares and 4,324,006 shares as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively(235,528)(181,638)
Total shareholders’ equity2,765,472 2,912,618 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,355,531 $5,034,128 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Operating revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling - U.S. Land

 

$

1,439,523

 

$

1,242,462

 

$

2,523,518

 

Drilling - Offshore

 

 

136,263

 

 

138,601

 

 

241,666

 

Drilling - International Land

 

 

212,972

 

 

229,894

 

 

382,331

 

Other

 

 

15,983

 

 

13,275

 

 

14,187

 

 

 

 

1,804,741

 

 

1,624,232

 

 

3,161,702

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs, excluding depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,249,317

 

 

898,805

 

 

1,703,476

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

585,543

 

 

598,587

 

 

608,039

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 —

 

 

6,250

 

 

39,242

 

Research and development

 

 

12,047

 

 

10,269

 

 

16,104

 

General and administrative

 

 

151,002

 

 

146,183

 

 

134,712

 

Income from asset sales

 

 

(20,627)

 

 

(9,896)

 

 

(11,834)

 

 

 

 

1,977,282

 

 

1,650,198

 

 

2,489,739

 

Operating income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(172,541)

 

 

(25,966)

 

 

671,963

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividend income

 

 

5,915

 

 

3,166

 

 

5,840

 

Interest expense

 

 

(19,747)

 

 

(22,913)

 

 

(15,023)

 

Loss on investment securities

 

 

 —

 

 

(25,989)

 

 

 —

 

Other

 

 

1,775

 

 

(965)

 

 

(901)

 

 

 

 

(12,057)

 

 

(46,701)

 

 

(10,084)

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(184,598)

 

 

(72,667)

 

 

661,879

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

(56,735)

 

 

(19,677)

 

 

241,405

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(127,863)

 

 

(52,990)

 

 

420,474

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

3,285

 

 

2,360

 

 

(124)

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

3,634

 

 

6,198

 

 

(77)

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(349)

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

(47)

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

(128,212)

 

$

(56,828)

 

$

420,427

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.50)

 

$

3.88

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

$

 —

 

$

(0.04)

 

$

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.54)

 

$

3.88

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.50)

 

$

3.85

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

$

 —

 

$

(0.04)

 

$

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.54)

 

$

3.85

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

108,500

 

 

107,996

 

 

107,754

 

Diluted

 

 

108,500

 

 

107,996

 

 

108,570

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(128,212)

 

$

(56,828)

 

$

420,427

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities, net of income taxes of ($0.5) million at September 30, 2017, $1.7 million at September 30, 2016 and ($50.6) million at September 30, 2015 

 

 

(829)

 

 

2,772

 

 

(80,217)

 

Reclassification of realized losses in net income, net of income taxes of $0.6 million at September 30, 2016

 

 

 —

 

 

926

 

 

 —

 

Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of $1.9 million at September 30, 2017, ($1.4) million at September 30, 2016 and ($2.5) million at September 30, 2015

 

 

3,333

 

 

(2,525)

 

 

(4,286)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

2,504

 

 

1,173

 

 

(84,503)

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(125,708)

 

$

(55,655)

 

$

335,924

 

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)202220212020
OPERATING REVENUES
Drilling services$2,049,841 $1,210,800 $1,761,714 
Other9,103 7,768 12,213 
2,058,944 1,218,568 1,773,927 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization1,426,589 952,600 1,184,788 
Other operating expenses4,638 5,138 5,777 
Depreciation and amortization403,170 419,726 481,885 
Research and development26,563 21,724 21,645 
Selling, general and administrative182,366 172,195 167,513 
Asset impairment charges4,363 70,850 563,234 
Restructuring charges838 5,926 16,047 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment(29,443)(12,322)(26,959)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets(5,432)11,280 (19,816)
2,013,652 1,647,117 2,394,114 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS45,292 (428,549)(620,187)
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income18,090 10,254 7,304 
Interest expense(19,203)(23,955)(24,474)
Gain (loss) on investment securities57,937 6,727 (8,720)
Gain on sale of subsidiary— — 14,963 
Loss on extinguishment of debt(60,083)— — 
Other(11,115)(5,657)(5,384)
(14,374)(12,631)(16,311)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes30,918 (441,180)(636,498)
Income tax expense (benefit)24,366 (103,721)(140,106)
Income (loss) from continuing operations6,552 (337,459)(496,392)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes401 11,309 30,580 
Income tax provision— — 28,685 
Income from discontinued operations401 11,309 1,895 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$6,953 $(326,150)$(494,497)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.05 $(3.14)$(4.62)
Income from discontinued operations— 0.10 0.02 
Net income (loss)$0.05 $(3.04)$(4.60)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.05 $(3.14)$(4.62)
Income from discontinued operations— 0.10 0.02 
Net income (loss)$0.05 $(3.04)$(4.60)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic105,891 107,818 108,009 
Diluted106,555 107,818 108,009 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

521,375

 

$

905,561

 

Short-term investments

 

 

44,491

 

 

44,148

 

Accounts receivable, less reserve of $5,721 in 2017 and $2,696 in 2016

 

 

477,074

 

 

375,169

 

Inventories

 

 

137,204

 

 

124,325

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

55,120

 

 

78,067

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

 —

 

 

45,352

 

Current assets of discontinued operations

 

 

 3

 

 

64

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,235,267

 

 

1,572,686

 

INVESTMENTS

 

 

84,026

 

 

84,955

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract drilling equipment

 

 

8,197,572

 

 

7,881,544

 

Construction in progress

 

 

169,326

 

 

98,313

 

Real estate properties

 

 

66,005

 

 

62,929

 

Other

 

 

450,031

 

 

444,843

 

 

 

 

8,882,934

 

 

8,487,629

 

Less-Accumulated depreciation

 

 

3,881,883

 

 

3,342,896

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

5,001,051

 

 

5,144,733

 

NONCURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

51,705

 

 

4,718

 

Intangible assets, net of amortization

 

 

50,785

 

 

919

 

Other assets

 

 

17,154

 

 

24,008

 

Total noncurrent assets

 

 

119,644

 

 

29,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

6,439,988

 

$

6,832,019

 

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Year ended September 30,
(in thousands)2022    2021    2020
Net income (loss)$6,953 $(326,150)$(494,497)
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Net change related to employee benefit plans, net of income taxes of $2.3 million at September 30, 2022, $1.8 million at September 30, 2021 and $0.8 million at September 30, 20208,172 5,944 2,447 
Other comprehensive income8,172 5,944 2,447 
Comprehensive income (loss)$15,125 $(320,206)$(492,050)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

 

(in thousands, except share

 

 

 

data and per share amounts)

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

135,628

 

$

95,422

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

208,683

 

 

234,639

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

74

 

 

59

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

344,385

 

 

330,120

 

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

492,902

 

 

491,847

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,332,689

 

 

1,342,456

 

Other

 

 

101,409

 

 

102,781

 

Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

4,012

 

 

3,890

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,931,012

 

 

1,940,974

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 111,956,875 and 111,400,339 shares issued as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and 108,604,047 and 108,077,916 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively

 

 

11,196

 

 

11,140

 

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

487,248

 

 

448,452

 

Retained earnings

 

 

3,855,686

 

 

4,289,807

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

2,300

 

 

(204)

 

 

 

 

4,356,430

 

 

4,749,195

 

Less treasury stock, 3,352,828 shares in 2017 and 3,322,423 shares in 2016, at cost

 

 

(191,839)

 

 

(188,270)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,164,591

 

 

4,560,925

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

6,439,988

 

$

6,832,019

 

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common StockAdditional
 Paid-In
 Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
 Other
 Comprehensive
 Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
(in thousands, except per share amounts)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal
Balance at September 30, 2019112,080 $11,208 $510,305 $3,714,307 $(28,635)3,642 $(194,962)$4,012,223 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss— — — (494,497)— — — (494,497)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 2,447 — — 2,447 
Dividends declared ($1.92 per share)— — — (209,798)— — — (209,798)
Exercise of employee stock options, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— — (3,151)— — (110)7,195 4,044 
Vesting of restricted stock awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes71 (21,855)— — (329)18,119 (3,729)
Stock-based compensation— — 36,329 — — — — 36,329 
Share repurchases— — — — — 1,460 (28,505)(28,505)
Balance at September 30, 2020112,151 $11,215 $521,628 $3,010,012 $(26,188) 4,663 $(198,153)$3,318,514 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss— — — (326,150)— — — (326,150)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 5,944 — — 5,944 
Dividends declared ($1.00 per share)— — — (109,236)— — — (109,236)
Vesting of restricted stock awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes71 (18,683)— — (339)16,515 (2,161)
Stock-based compensation— — 27,858 — — — — 27,858 
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of ASU No. 2016-13— — — (1,251)— — — (1,251)
Other— — (900)— — — — (900)
Balance at September 30, 2021112,222 $11,222 $529,903 $2,573,375 $(20,244) 4,324 $(181,638)$2,912,618 
Comprehensive income:
Net Income— — — 6,953 — — — 6,953 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 8,172 — — 8,172 
Dividends declared ($1.00 per share)— — — (106,756)— — — (106,756)
Vesting of restricted stock awards, net of shares withheld for employee taxes— — (28,608)— — (550)23,109 (5,499)
Stock-based compensation— — 28,032 — — — — 28,032 
Share repurchases— — — — — 3,155 (76,999)(76,999)
Other— — (1,049)— — — (1,049)
Balance at September 30, 2022112,222 $11,222 $528,278 $2,473,572 $(12,072)6,929 $(235,528)$2,765,472 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands)202220212020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$6,953 $(326,150)$(494,497)
Adjustment for income from discontinued operations(401)(11,309)(1,895)
Income (loss) from continuing operations6,552 (337,459)(496,392)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization403,170 419,726 481,885 
Asset impairment charges4,363 70,850 563,234 
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs1,200 1,423 1,817 
Loss on extinguishment of debt60,083 — — 
Provision for credit loss1,081 203 2,203 
Stock-based compensation28,032 27,858 36,329 
Loss (gain) on investment securities(57,937)(6,727)8,720 
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment(29,443)(12,322)(26,959)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets(5,432)11,280 (19,816)
Gain on sale of subsidiary— — (14,963)
Deferred income tax benefit(28,488)(89,752)(157,555)
Other6,533 13,794 (2,423)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(235,562)(28,416)300,807 
Inventories of materials and supplies(5,228)19,847 9,420 
Prepaid expenses and other6,224 (21,400)(5,506)
Other noncurrent assets2,581 2,772 2,820 
Accounts payable53,242 31,027 (9,414)
Accrued liabilities45,069 33,957 (138,414)
Deferred income tax liability447 1,101 908 
Other noncurrent liabilities(22,501)(1,274)2,227 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations233,986 136,488 538,928 
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations(73)(48)(47)
Net cash provided by operating activities233,913 136,440 538,881 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(250,894)(82,148)(140,795)
Other capital expenditures related to assets held-for-sale(21,645)— — 
Purchase of short-term investments(165,109)(315,078)(134,641)
Purchase of long-term investments(51,241)(102,523)(550)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments244,728 207,716 94,646 
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments22,042 — — 
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary— — 15,056 
Proceeds from asset sales62,304 43,515 78,399 
Advance payment for sale of property, plant and equipment— 86,524 — 
Other(7,500)— — 
Net cash used in investing activities(167,315)(161,994)(87,885)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid(107,395)(109,130)(260,335)
Proceeds from debt issuance— 548,719 — 
Debt issuance costs— (3,935)— 
Proceeds from stock option exercises— — 4,100 
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards(5,505)(2,162)(3,784)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business(250)(7,250)(8,250)
Payments for early extinguishment of long-term debt(487,148)— — 
Make-whole premium payment(56,421)— — 
Share repurchases(76,999)— (28,505)
Other(587)(719)(446)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(734,305)425,523 (297,220)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(667,707)399,969 153,776 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period936,716 536,747 382,971 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$269,009 $936,716 $536,747 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Paid-In

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

 Shares

    

Amount

    

Total

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Balance, September 30, 2014

 

110,509

 

$

11,051

 

$

383,972

 

$

4,525,989

 

$

83,126

 

2,276

 

$

(112,969)

 

$

4,891,169

 

Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

420,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

420,427

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(84,503)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(84,503)

 

Dividends declared ($2.75 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(298,070)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(298,070)

 

Exercise of stock options

 

255

 

 

26

 

 

7,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64

 

 

(4,599)

 

 

2,650

 

Tax benefit of stock-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,772

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes

 

223

 

 

22

 

 

(21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

 

(5,141)

 

 

(5,140)

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

810

 

 

(59,654)

 

 

(59,654)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,195

 

Balance, September 30, 2015

 

110,987

 

 

11,099

 

 

420,141

 

 

4,648,346

 

 

(1,377)

 

3,220

 

 

(182,363)

 

 

4,895,846

 

Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(56,828)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(56,828)

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,173

 

Dividends declared ($2.775 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(301,711)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(301,711)

 

Exercise of stock options

 

220

 

 

22

 

 

6,937

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

(5,919)

 

 

1,040

 

Tax benefit of stock-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

934

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes

 

193

 

 

19

 

 

(3,943)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3

 

 

12

 

 

(3,912)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,383

 

Balance, September 30, 2016

 

111,400

 

 

11,140

 

 

448,452

 

 

4,289,807

 

 

(204)

 

3,322

 

 

(188,270)

 

 

4,560,925

 

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(128,212)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(128,212)

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,504

 

Dividends declared ($2.80 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(305,909)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(305,909)

 

Exercise of stock options

 

415

 

 

42

 

 

15,738

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88

 

 

(5,246)

 

 

10,534

 

Tax benefit of stock-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,414

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes

 

142

 

 

14

 

 

(7,539)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(57)

 

 

1,677

 

 

(5,848)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,183

 

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

111,957

 

$

11,196

 

$

487,248

 

$

3,855,686

 

$

2,300

 

3,353

 

$

(191,839)

 

$

4,164,591

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands)202220212020
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period:
Interest paid$18,909 $26,706 $22,928 
Income tax paid (received), net17,669 (32,462)46,700 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Payments for operating leases11,233 17,266 18,646 
Non-cash operating and investing activities:
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to purchases of property, plant and equipment(2,425)(1,526)3,123 
Changes in accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other noncurrent assets related to the sale of equipment— 9,290 — 
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of ASU No. 2016-13— (1,251)— 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(128,212)

 

$

(56,828)

 

$

420,427

 

Adjustment for loss from discontinued operations

 

 

349

 

 

3,838

 

 

47

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(127,863)

 

 

(52,990)

 

 

420,474

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

585,543

 

 

598,587

 

 

608,039

 

Asset impairment charge

 

 

 —

 

 

6,250

 

 

39,242

 

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs

 

 

1,055

 

 

1,168

 

 

749

 

Provision for (recovery of) bad debt

 

 

2,016

 

 

(2,013)

 

 

6,034

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

26,183

 

 

24,383

 

 

25,195

 

Pension settlement charge

 

 

1,640

 

 

4,964

 

 

2,873

 

Loss on investment securities

 

 

 —

 

 

25,989

 

 

 —

 

Income from asset sales

 

 

(20,627)

 

 

(9,896)

 

 

(11,834)

 

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

(24,111)

 

 

60,088

 

 

131,431

 

Other

 

 

543

 

 

151

 

 

(368)

 

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(97,114)

 

 

72,792

 

 

259,024

 

Inventories

 

 

(10,607)

 

 

1,944

 

 

(23,052)

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

31,434

 

 

(2,460)

 

 

(4,457)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

39,412

 

 

(10,907)

 

 

(38,983)

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(36,120)

 

 

49,562

 

 

(24,756)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(942)

 

 

2,769

 

 

688

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

(13,075)

 

 

(16,831)

 

 

38,322

 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

 

 

357,367

 

 

753,550

 

 

1,428,621

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations

 

 

(150)

 

 

47

 

 

(47)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

357,217

 

 

753,597

 

 

1,428,574

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(397,567)

 

 

(257,169)

 

 

(1,131,445)

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

 

(69,866)

 

 

(57,276)

 

 

(45,607)

 

Payment for acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

 

 

(70,416)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

 

 

69,449

 

 

58,381

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from asset sales

 

 

23,412

 

 

21,845

 

 

22,643

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(444,988)

 

 

(234,219)

 

 

(1,154,409)

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,000)

 

 

(40,000)

 

Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

497,125

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,111)

 

 

(5,474)

 

Proceeds on short-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,002

 

Payments on short-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,002)

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(59,654)

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(305,515)

 

 

(300,152)

 

 

(298,367)

 

Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding

 

 

10,534

 

 

1,040

 

 

2,650

 

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock

 

 

(5,848)

 

 

(3,912)

 

 

(5,140)

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

 

4,414

 

 

934

 

 

3,772

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(296,415)

 

 

(343,201)

 

 

94,912

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(384,186)

 

 

176,177

 

 

369,077

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

905,561

 

 

729,384

 

 

360,307

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

521,375

 

$

905,561

 

$

729,384

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“H&P,” which, together with its subsidiaries, is identified as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” except where stated or the context requires otherwise) through its operating subsidiaries provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies that are intended to Consolidated Financial Statements

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statementsmake hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies.

Our drilling services operations are organized into the following reportable operating business segments: North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico and International Solutions. Our real estate operations, our incubator program for new research and development projects and our wholly-owned captive insurance companies are included in "Other." Refer to Note 17—Business Segments and Geographic Information for further details on our reportable segments.
Our North America Solutions operations are primarily located in Texas, but traditionally also operate in other states, depending on demand. Such states include: Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. Additionally, Offshore Gulf of Mexico operations are conducted in Louisiana and in U.S. federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico and our International Solutions operations have rigs and/or services primarily located in four international locations: Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia and United Arab Emirates. 
We also own and operate a limited number of commercial real estate properties located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our real estate investments include a shopping center and undeveloped real estate.
Fiscal Year 2020 Dispositions
In December 2019, we closed on the accountssale of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("HPIDC"), TerraVici Drilling Solutions, Inc. ("TerraVici"). As a result of the sale, 100% of TerraVici's outstanding capital stock was transferred to the purchaser in exchange for approximately $15.1 million, resulting in a total gain on the sale of TerraVici of approximately $15.0 million. Prior to the sale, TerraVici was a component of the North America Solutions operating segment. This transaction did not represent a strategic shift in our operations and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

will not have a significant effect on our operations and financial results going forward.

NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, as more fully described in Note 3.3—Discontinued Operations. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company gains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. Specifically, income, expenses and other comprehensive income or loss of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the fiscal year are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income from the date the Company gains control until the date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Foreign Currencies
Our functional currency, fortogether with all our foreign operationssubsidiaries, is the U.S. dollar. NonmonetaryMonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilitiesdenominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period.  Income statement accountsperiod, and the resulting gains and losses are translated at average rates for the period presented.recorded on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Aggregate foreign currency gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars included in direct operating costs total losses of $7.1$5.9 million, $5.3 million and $9.3$8.8 million in fiscal 2017years 2022, 2021 and 2016,2020, respectively, and a transaction gainare included in drilling services operating expenses.
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USE OF ESTIMATES

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Use of Estimates
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Other (Topic 350).  The objective of this ASU is to simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwillRestricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Instead, under this ASU, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. As permitted, we early adopted this guidance effective June 30, 2017 with no impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.  The guidance provides principlesbanks and definitions for management that are intended to reduce diversity in the timing and content of disclosures provided in footnotes.  Under the standard, management is required to evaluate for each annual and interim reporting period whether it is probable that the entity will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued (or are available to be issued, where applicable).  We adopted ASU No. 2014-15, as required, on September 30, 2017 with no impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term,all highly liquid securities havinginvestments with original maturities of three months or less. The carrying valuesOur cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are subject to potential credit risk, and certain of these assets approximate their fair values.  We utilize aour cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several “zero-balance” disbursement accounts for funding payroll and accounts payable.   

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

carry balances greater than the federally insured limits.

We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $39.1$36.9 million and $29.6$19.2 million at September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively. Of the total at September 30, 2017, $9.42022 and 2021, $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, is related to the MOTIVE acquisition described in Note 2,  $2.0of drilling technology companies, and $35.8 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive insurance company, and $27.7$17.7 million, respectively, represents an additional amount management has elected to restrict for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company.companies. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

The


Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheetConsolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

$

32,439

 

$

27,631

 

Other assets

 

$

6,695

 

$

2,000

 

September 30,
(in thousands)20222021    2020
Cash and cash equivalents$232,131 $917,534 $487,884 
Restricted cash36,246 18,350 45,577 
Restricted cash - long-term:
Other assets, net632 832 3,286 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$269,009 $936,716 $536,747 

INVENTORIES

During the fiscal year ended September, 30, 2022, and to conform with the current year presentation, we reclassified $18.4 million and $45.6 million of restricted cash that was previously included in Prepaid expenses and other in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable represents valid claims against our customers for our services rendered, net of allowances for credit losses. We perform credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables.  We provide an allowance for credit losses, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses. Outstanding customer receivables are reviewed regularly for possible nonpayment indicators. We estimate expected credit losses over the life of our financial assets, which primarily consist of our accounts receivable. We evaluate our customers’ financial strength and liquidity based on aging of accounts receivable, payment history, and other relevant information, including ratings agency, credit ratings and alerts, and publicly available reports.
Inventories of Materials and Supplies
Inventories are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for useconsumption in our drilling operations. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis and includes the cost or market value.

INVESTMENTS

of materials, shipping, duties and labor. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The reserves for excess and obsolete inventory were $28.0 million and $29.3 million for fiscal years 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Investments
We maintain investments in equity and debt securities of certain publicly traded and private companies. TheWe recognize our equity securities that have readily determinable fair values at fair value, with changes in such values reflected in net income. Our equity securities without readily determinable fair values are measured at cost, ofless any impairments. Debt securities used in determining realized gainsclassified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value and subject to impairment testing. Other than impairment losses, is based on the average cost basisunrealized gains/losses are recognized, net of the security sold.

We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment’s carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the durationtax effect, in other comprehensive income. Upon sale, realized gains/losses are reported in net income.

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Property, Plant, and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are statedcarried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildingsafter deducting their salvage values. The amount of depreciation expense we record is dependent upon certain assumptions, including an asset’s estimated useful life, rate of consumption, and equipment, 10-45 years;corresponding salvage value. We periodically review these assumptions and other, 2-23 years). Depreciationmay change one or more of these assumptions. Changes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations includes abandonments of $42.6 million, $39.3 million and $43.6 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  During fiscal 2017, upgradesour assumptions may require us to our fleet to meet customer demands for additional capabilities resulted in the abandonment of older rig components. During fiscal 2016, we abandoned used drilling equipment removed from service.  During fiscal 2015, we decommissioned 23 idle rigs.  The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inceptionrecognize, on a prospective basis, increased or upon any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital leases or operating leases as appropriate under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

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CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $0.3 million, $2.8 million and $7.0 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig asset group utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completionrestructuring of specific contractsour drilling fleet, and/or overall general market conditions.  If athe review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assetsassets/asset groups is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows projected to be realized from the use of the asset and its eventual disposal an impairment charge is made,recognized, as required, to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset.  The estimated fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon either an income approach using estimated discounted future cash flows, a market approach considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors, a cost approach utilizing reproduction costs new as adjusted for the asset age and condition, and/or a market approach.  combination of multiple approaches.

Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, margins, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig’s marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable,operational, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Long-lived assets that are held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or the fair value less costs to sell.  Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies
Goodwill and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors. 

Beginning in the first fiscal quarter of fiscal 2015 and continuing into fiscal 2016, domestic and international oil prices declined significantly but have since largely stabilized at lower levels.  This decline in pricing resulted in lower demand for our drilling services.  For any asset group for which an impairment indicator was present, we performed an impairment evaluation in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment by estimating our future undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposal of the asset group using probability weighted scenarios.  The most significant assumptions used in our analysis are expected margin per day, utilization and expected value upon disposal.  We believe the assumptions and estimates used in our impairment analysis, including the development of probability weighted cash flow projections, are reasonable and appropriate; however, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact the analysis and resulting conclusions in some cases.

During fiscal 2016, we recorded an asset impairment charge in the U.S. Land segment of $6.3 million to reduce the carrying value of rig and rig related equipment classified as held for sale to their estimated fair values, based on expected sales prices.  The assets were originally classified as held for sale with the intent of selling them into an international location.  The outlook on U.S. trade policies with the targeted international location subsequently shifted, causing sale negotiations to stall.  Thus, during the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we determined the equipment no longer met the held for sale criteria and reclassified it to property, plant and equipment.  There was no impact on our results of operations from this decision.  The rig equipment is from rigs that were decommissioned from service in prior fiscal years and written down to their estimated recoverable value at the time of decommissioning and is recorded at its carrying value which is lower than its estimated fair value.

During fiscal 2015, our valuation of long-lived assets resulted in $39.2 million of impairment charges to reduce the carrying value of seven SCR land rigs within our International Land segment to their estimated fair value of $20.6 million which was based on a discounted cash flow analysis.  Our discounted cash flow analysis consisted of creating projected cash flows that a market participant would reasonably develop and then applying an appropriate risk adjusted rate. Six of these rigs along with other rig related assets were classified as held for sale at September 30, 2016.  When the assets were originally classified as held for sale, the Latin American drilling market appeared to be trending upward.  As marketing efforts continued, buyer interest diminished due to the Latin American market remaining flat in terms of rig counts and oil prices.  Since that point, the market remained flat in terms of rig counts and oil prices.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2017, we determined the equipment no longer met the held for sale criteria and reclassified it to property, plant and equipment.  Our 2017 results of operations reflect a $2.2 million depreciation catch-up adjustment as a result of this decision.  The equipment is recorded at its carrying value which is lower than its estimated fair value.

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Goodwill represents the excess of costthe purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination.combination, at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for potential impairment at the reporting unit level at a minimum on an annual basis in the fourth fiscal quarter of each fiscal year or when indications of potential impairment exist.it is more likely than not that the carrying value may exceed fair value. If an impairment is determined to exist, an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’sunit's fair value is recognized, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The reporting unit level is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.  All of our goodwill is within our other non-reportable business segment.  We assess goodwill for impairment in the fourth fiscal quarter.   Our assessment in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 did not result in any impairment charge.  The following is a summary of changes in goodwill (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2015

 

$

4,718

 

Additions

 

 

 —

 

Balance at September 30, 2016

 

 

4,718

 

Additions

 

 

46,987

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

51,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment at least annually in the fourth fiscal quarter and if events occur or circumstances change that would indicate that the value of the asset may be impaired.  Impairment is measured as the difference between the fair value of the asset and its carrying value.  Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the period in which these assets contribute to our cash flows, generally estimated to be 155 to 20 years, and are evaluated for impairment in accordance with our policies for valuation of long-lived assets. No impairment of intangible assets was recorded in fiscal 2017, 2016 or 2015.  The following is a summary of our finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill at September 30:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

 

    

Amount

    

Amortization

    

Amount

    

Amortization

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Finite-lived intangible asset:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Developed technology

 

$

51,000

 

$

1,134

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indefinite-lived intangible asset:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademark

 

$

919

 

 

 

 

$

919

 

 

 

 

Drilling Revenues

Amortization expense was $1.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2017 and is estimated to be $3.4 million in each of the next five fiscal years.

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

We have accrued a liability for estimated worker’s compensation and other casualty claims incurred based upon case reserves plus an estimate of loss development and incurred but not reported claims.  The estimate is based upon historical trends.  Insurance recoveries related to such liability

Drilling services revenues are recorded when considered probable.

DRILLING REVENUES

Contract drilling revenues areprimarily comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received,Revenues associated with mobilization and demobilization and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis overas the term of the related drilling contract.service is provided. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred.  Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2017, 2016years 2022, 2021 and 20152020 were $179.9$263.1 million, $125.9$148.0 million and $302.2$212.0 million, respectively. For fixed-term contracts that are terminated by customers prior to the expirations, of their fixed terms, contractual provisions customarily require early termination amounts to be paid to us. Revenues

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from early terminated contracts are recognized when all contractual requirements have been met. Early termination revenue for fiscal 2017, 2016years 2022, 2021 and 20152020 was approximately $29.4$0.7 million, $219.0$7.7 million and $222.3$73.4 million, respectively.

RENT REVENUES

Rent Revenues and Related Property
We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants’ sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Our rent revenues are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

Year Ended September 30,

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)2022    2021    2020

Minimum rents

 

$

9,735

 

$

9,196

 

$

9,608

 

Minimum rents$6,362 $5,589 $9,245 

Overage and percentage rents

 

$

936

 

$

1,211

 

$

1,030

 

Overage and percentage rents773 726 656 


At September 30, 2017,2022, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelablenoncancellable operating leases was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

    

Amount

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

2018

 

$

7,845

 

2019

 

 

6,100

 

2020

 

 

4,961

 

2021

 

 

3,973

 

2022

 

 

2,032

 

Thereafter

 

 

5,293

 

Total

 

$

30,204

 

Fiscal YearAmount
(in thousands)
2023$5,214 
20244,519 
20253,733 
20262,820 
20271,575 
Thereafter2,241 
Total$20,102 

Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.


At September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30,

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)2022    2021

Real estate properties

 

$

66,005

 

$

62,929

 

Real estate properties$45,557 $43,302 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(42,169)

 

 

(40,777)

 

Accumulated depreciation(30,510)(28,846)

 

$

23,836

 

$

22,152

 

$15,047 $14,456 

INCOME TAXES

Income Taxes
Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current fiscal year.  Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

We provide fortake tax positions in our tax returns from time to time that may not ultimately be allowed by the relevant taxing authority. When we take such positions, we evaluate the likelihood of sustaining those positions and determine the amount of tax benefit arising from such positions, if any, that should be recognized in our financial statements. We recognize uncertain tax positions when suchwe believe have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained. Tax benefits not recognized by us are recorded as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which represents our potential future obligation to various taxing authorities if the tax positions doare not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, sustained. See Note 8—Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 5.Taxes.  Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled.  We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options, and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

stock and performance share units. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 260, Earnings Per Share. As such, we have included these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share.

Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, theThe fair value of each optionrestricted stock awards is estimated on the date of grantdetermined based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining termclosing price of our shares on the awards.grant date. The assumptions used in calculating thegrant date fair value of stock-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertaintiesperformance share units is determined through the use of the Monte Carlo simulation method. The Monte Carlo simulation method requires the use of highly subjective assumptions. Our key assumptions in the method include the price and the applicationexpected volatility of management judgment.  our stock and our self-determined peer group of companies’ (the "Peer Group") stock, risk free rate of return, dividend yields and cross-correlations between the Company and our Peer Group.
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Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. CompensationStock-based compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of drilling services operating expenses, research and development expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

TREASURY STOCK

See Note 11—Stock-based Compensation for additional discussion on stock-based compensation.

Treasury Stock
Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

Treasury stock may be issued under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Comprehensive Income or Loss
Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). 

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOT YET ADOPTED

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance.  Throughout 2016

Leases
We lease various offices, warehouses, equipment and in early 2017, additional accounting guidance was issuedvehicles. Rental contracts are typically made for fixed periods of one to clarify the not yet effective revenue recognition guidance issued in May 2014.15 years but may have extension options. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The ASU provides for full retrospective, modified retrospective, or use of the cumulative effect method during the period of adoption.  During 2017, we established an implementation team and began a detailed analysis of our contracts in place during the retrospective period.  We are currently evaluating changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.  Upon adoption of the new revenue standard, our drilling revenue associated with our drilling contracts will be disaggregated into a lease component and a service component.  The requirements in this ASU are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  In fiscal 2017, we performed an initial assessment of the impact of ASU 2014-09 with the assistance of an outside consultant.  Our assessment was based on a bottoms-up approach, in which we analyzed our existing contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of the new standard to our contracts.  In fiscal 2018, we will implement appropriate changes to our business processes, systems or controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.  Our findings and progress toward implementation of the standard are periodically reported to management.  Currently, weagreements do not expect the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 toimpose any covenants, but leased assets may not be material to our total net revenues and operation income (loss) or to our consolidated balance sheet because our performance obligations, which determine when and how revenue isused as security for borrowing purposes.
Leases are recognized are not materially changed under the new standard, thus, revenue associated with the majority of our contracts will continue to be recognized as control of products is transferred to the customer.  We will adopt this standard on October 1, 2018 and, based on our evaluation to date, we anticipate using the modified retrospective method; however, we are still in the process of finalizing our documentation and assessment of the impact of the standard on our financial results and related disclosures.  We anticipate additional disclosures in future filings related to our planned adoption of this standard.

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In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.  This update simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventory.  It replaces the current lower of cost or market test with the lower of cost or net realizable value test.  Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation.  The new standard should be applied prospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted.  We will adopt ASU No. 2015-11 on October 1, 2017 and do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.  The standard requires entities to measure equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income.  The provisions of ASU 2016-01 are effective for interim and annual periods starting after December 15, 2017.  At adoption, a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings will be recorded.  We will adopt this standard on October 1, 2018.  Subsequent to adoption, changes in the fair value of our available-for-sale investments will be recognized in net income and the effect will be subject to stock market fluctuations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 will require organizations that lease assets — referred to as “lessees” — to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. Under ASU 2016-02, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Lessor accounting remains substantially similar to current GAAP. In addition, disclosures of leasing activities are to be expanded to include qualitative along with specific quantitative information. For public entities, ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2016-02 mandates a modified retrospective transition method with an option to use certain practical expedients.  Since a portion of our contract drilling revenue will be subject to this new leasing guidance, we expect to adopt this new lease guidance utilizing the modified retrospective method of adoption in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 concurrently with ASU 2014-09.  We are currently evaluating changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.  Our findings are periodically reported to management.  We have performed a scoping and preliminary assessment of the impact of this new standard.  As a lessor, we expect the adoption of this new standard will apply to our drilling contracts and as a result, we expect to have a lease component and a service component of our revenues derived from drilling contracts.  As a lessee, this standard will primarily impact us in situations where we lease real estate and equipment, for which we will recognize a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on our consolidated balance sheet.  We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.  ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity orwithin accrued liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public entities, ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  We will adopt ASU No. 2016-09 on October 1, 2017.  We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.  The ASU sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model which requires companies to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments heldother non-current liabilities at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable supportable forecasts.  This replacesat which the existing incurred loss model andleased asset is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures.  This standard is effectiveavailable for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019.  We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force).  The ASU is intended to reduce diversity in practice in presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash paymentsuse by providing guidance on eight specific cash flow issues.  The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption

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is permitted, including adoption during an interim period.  We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated statement of cash flows.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash. The ASU requires amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the total beginning and ending amounts for the periods shown on the statement of cash flows.  The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2017 and early adoption is permitted, including adoption during an interim period.  We will adopt the guidance beginning October 1, 2018 applied retrospectively to all periods presented.  The adoption is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or cash flows.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.  ASU 2017-07 will change how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and/or other post-retirement benefit plans present the net periodic benefit cost in the income statement. Employers will present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item(s) as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Employers will present the other components of the net periodic benefit cost separately from the line item(s) that includes the service cost and outside of any subtotal of operating income, if one is presented. This standard is effective for public business entities for annual periods or any interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted.  We do not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operation.

We have evaluated all new accounting standards that are in effect and may impact our financial statements and do not believe that there are any other new accounting standards that have been issued that might have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 2  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

On June 2, 2017, we completed a merger transaction (“MOTIVE Merger”) pursuant to which an unaffiliated drilling technology company, MOTIVE Drilling Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MOTIVE”), was merged with and into our wholly owned subsidiary Spring Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation.  MOTIVE survived the transaction and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The operations for MOTIVE are included with all other non-reportable business segments.  At the effective time of the MOTIVE Merger, MOTIVE shareholders received aggregate cash consideration of $74.3 million, net of customary closing adjustments, and may receive up to an additional $25.0 million in potential earnout payments based on future performance.  At closing, $9.4 million of the cash consideration was placed in escrow, with one-half to be released to the seller on each of the twelve and eighteen month anniversaries of the merger completion date.  Transaction costs related to the MOTIVE Merger incurred during fiscal 2017 were $3.2 million and are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations within the general and administrativeOperating lease expense line item.  We recorded revenue of $3.3 million and a net loss of $2.2 million related to the MOTIVE Merger during fiscal 2017.

MOTIVE has a proprietary Bit Guidance System that is an algorithm-driven system that considers the total economic consequences of directional drilling decisions and has proven to consistently lower drilling costs through more efficient drilling and increase hydrocarbon production through smoother wellbores and more accurate well placement.  Given our strong and longstanding technology and innovation focus, we believe the technology will continue to advance and provide further benefits for the industry.

The MOTIVE Merger is accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their acquisition date fair values. The following table summarizes the purchase price and the allocation of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and separately identifiable intangible assets at the acquisition date (in thousands): 

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Purchase Price

 

 

 

Consideration given

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash consideration

 

$

74,275

Long-term contingent earnout liability (Other noncurrent liabilities)

 

 

14,509

Total consideration given

 

$

88,784

 

 

 

 

Allocation of Purchase Price

 

 

 

Fair value of assets acquired

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

4,425

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

300

Intangible asset - developed technology (Intangible assets, net of amortization)

 

 

51,000

Goodwill

 

 

46,987

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

$

102,712

 

 

 

 

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

25

Deferred income taxes

 

 

13,903

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

$

13,928

 

 

 

 

Fair value of total assets and liabilities acquired

 

$

88,784

The fair value of the contingent consideration of $14.5 million at June 2, 2017 and $14.9 million at September 30, 2017 was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation which evaluates numerous potential earnings and pay out scenarios and is considered a level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy.  The developed technology is an intangible asset that will be amortizedrecognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis for finance type leases.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments:
Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable
Variable lease payments that are based on an estimated 15-year life.  During fiscal 2017, we recorded $1.1 million of amortization related to the developed technology.  We expect annual amortization to be approximately $3.4 million.  The developed technology intangible asset was valued using an income approach, considering the estimated discounted future cash flowsindex or a rate
Amounts expected to be realizedpayable by the lessee under residual value guarantees
The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and
Payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option.
The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be determined, our incremental borrowing rate is used, which is the rate that we would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment with similar terms and conditions.
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost and are comprised of the following:
The amount of the initial measurement of lease liability
Any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received
Any initial direct costs, and
Asset retirement obligations related to that lease, as applicable.
Payments associated with short-term leases are recognized on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit or loss. Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less.
In determining the lease term, management considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option. Extension options (or periods after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated). The assessment is reviewed if a significant event or a significant change in circumstances occurs and is within our control. Refer to Note 5—Leases for additional information regarding our leases.
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Recently Issued Accounting Updates
Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs") to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"). We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable, clarifications of ASUs listed below, immaterial, or already adopted by the Company.

The following table provides a brief description of a recently adopted accounting pronouncement and our analysis of the effects on our financial statements:

StandardDescriptionDate of
Adoption
Effect on the Financial 
Statements or Other Significant Matters
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
ASU No. 2019-12, Financial Instruments – Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income TaxesThis ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions related to Topic 740. The ASU also improves consistent application of and simplifies GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for public entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. An entity that elects to early adopt the amendments in an interim period should reflect any adjustments as of the beginning of the annual period that includes that interim period. Additionally, an entity that elects early adoption must adopt all the amendments in the same period. Upon adoption, the amendments addressed in this ASU will be applied either prospectively, retrospectively or on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020.October 1, 2021We adopted this ASU, as required, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. The adoption did not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.
Standards that are not yet adopted as of September 30, 2022
ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with conversion and other options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s own equity (subtopic 815-40): Accounting For Convertible Instruments and Contracts In An Entity’s Own EquityThis ASU reduces the complexity of accounting for convertible debt and other equity-linked instruments by reducing the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. Limiting the accounting models results in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract as compared with current GAAP. Convertible instruments that continue to be subject to separation models are (1) those with embedded conversion features that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet the definition of a derivative, and that do not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting and (2) convertible debt instruments issued with substantial premiums for which the premiums are recorded as paid-in capital. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted.October 1, 2022We plan to adopt this ASU, as required, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. We do not believe the adoption will have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.
ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale RestrictionsThe amendments in this update clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value (i.e., the entity would not apply a discount related to the contractual sale restriction). Furthermore, an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. The following disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions will be required: (1) the fair value of the equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions reflected in the balance sheet, (2) the nature and remaining duration of the restriction(s), and (3) the circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restriction(s). This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted for both interim and annual financial statements.October 1, 2022We plan to early adopt this ASU during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. We do not believe the adoption will have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
On October 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-13 on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment without restating comparative periods, as permitted under the adoption provisions. Upon adoption, we recognized a $1.6 million increase to our allowance for credit losses and a corresponding cumulative adjustment to reduce retained earnings, net of income taxes, of $1.3 million. This transition adjustment reflects the development of our models to estimate expected credit losses over the life of our financial assets, which primarily consist of our accounts receivable. Pursuant to ASU 2016-13, we have evaluated our customers’ financial strength and liquidity based on aging of accounts receivable, payment history, and other relevant information, including ratings agency, credit ratings and alerts, and publicly available reports.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short and long-term investments, and trade receivables.  The industry concentration has the asset, whichpotential to impact our overall exposure to market and credit risks, either positively or negatively, in that our customers could be affected by similar changes in economic, industry or other conditions. However, we believe that the credit risk posed by this industry concentration is consideredoffset by the creditworthiness of our customer base. In fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, no individual customers constituted 10 percent or more of our total consolidated revenues.
We place temporary cash investments in the United States with established financial institutions and primarily invest in a level 3 measurement underdiversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term instruments.  Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the fair value hierarchy.  Goodwill representsoil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions.  International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the residualmovement of funds.  Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies.  
Volatility of Market
Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict with any degree of certainty.  While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer’s future spending levels. This volatility, along with the difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on more conservative estimates of commodity prices.  As a result, demand for drilling services is not always purely a function of the purchase price paidmovement of commodity prices.
In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity.  Any deterioration in the credit and consists largelycapital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs.  A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for our services.  This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
Self-Insurance
We have accrued a liability for estimated workers’ compensation and other casualty claims incurred based upon case reserves plus an estimate of loss development and incurred but not reported claims.  The estimate is based upon historical trends.  Insurance recoveries related to such liability are recorded when considered probable.
We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $10 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the synergiesUnited States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for workers’ compensation, general, and economies of scale expected from the drilling technology providing more efficient drilling and directional drilling services, the first mover advantage obtained through the acquisition and expected future developments resulting from the assembled workforce.  The goodwill is reported in the Other segment and willautomobile liability claims that are incurred but not be allocated to any other reporting unit.  The goodwill is not subject to amortization but will be evaluated at least annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicatorsreported. Estimates are present.  The developed technology and goodwill are not deductible for income tax purposes.  An associated deferred tax liability has been recorded in regards to the developed technology.

The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information is provided for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, as though the MOTIVE Merger had been completed as of October 1, 2015.  These pro forma combined results of operations have been prepared by adjusting our historical results to include the historical results of MOTIVE and reflect pro forma adjustments based on available informationadjusters’ estimates, historical experience and certain assumptionsstatistical methods commonly used within the insurance industry that we believe are reasonable, including applicationreliable. We have also engaged a third-party actuary to perform a review of an appropriate income taxour casualty losses as well as losses in our captive insurance companies.  Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

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On October 1, 2019, we elected to MOTIVE pre-tax loss.  Additionally, pro forma earningscapitalize a new Captive insurance company to insure the deductibles for fiscal 2017 were adjustedour domestic workers’ compensation, general liability and automobile liability claims programs, and to exclude $2.1 millioncontinue the practice of after-tax transaction costs.  The unaudited pro forma combined financial information is provided for illustrative purposes onlyinsuring deductibles from the Company's international casualty and is not necessarily indicativerig property programs. Casualty claims occurring prior to October 1, 2019 will remain recorded within each of the actual results that wouldoperating segments and future adjustments to these claims will continue to be reflected within the operating segments. Reserves for legacy claims occurring prior to October 1, 2019, will remain as liabilities in our operating segments until they have been achievedresolved. Changes in those reserves will be reflected in segment earnings as they occur. We will continue to utilize the Captives to finance the risk of loss to equipment and rig property assets. The Company and the Captives maintain excess property and casualty reinsurance programs with third-party insurers in an effort to limit the financial impact of significant events covered under these programs. Our operating subsidiaries are paying premiums to the Captives, typically on a monthly basis, for the estimated losses based on an external actuarial analysis. These premiums are currently held in a restricted cash account, resulting in a transfer of risk from our operating subsidiaries to the Captives. Direct operating costs consisted primarily of adjustments to accruals for estimated losses of $7.0 million, $12.6 million, and $16.4 million and rig and casualty insurance premiums of $35.6 million, $21.9 million, and $6.7 million during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 respectively. These operating costs were recorded within drilling services operating expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Intercompany premium revenues recorded by the combined companyCaptives during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 amounted to $57.0 million, $35.4 million, and $36.9 million respectively, which were eliminated upon consolidation. These intercompany insurance premiums are reflected as segment operating expenses within the North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and International Solutions reportable operating segments and are reflected as intersegment sales within "Other." The Company self-insures employee health plan exposures in excess of employee deductibles. Starting in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Captive insurer issued a stop-loss program that will reimburse the Company's health plan for claims that exceed $50,000. This program is reviewed at the end of each policy year by an outside actuary. Our medical stop loss operating expenses for the periods presentedfiscal year ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 were $11.8 million, $12.0 million, and $8.0 million respectively.
International Solutions Drilling Risks
International Solutions drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income (loss). There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, the success of our International Solutions operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management’s control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws. Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have also experienced certain risks specific to our Argentine operations. In Argentina, while our dayrate is denominated in U.S. dollars, we are paid the equivalent in Argentine pesos. The Argentine branch of one of our second-tier subsidiaries remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by converting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market and repatriating the U.S. dollars. Argentina also has a history of implementing currency controls that mayrestrict the conversion and repatriation of U.S. dollars. In September 2020, Argentina implemented additional currency controls in an effort to preserve Argentina's U.S. dollar reserves. As a result of these currency controls, our ability to remit funds from our Argentine subsidiary to its U.S. parent has been limited. In the past, the Argentine government has also instituted price controls on crude oil, diesel and gasoline prices and instituted an exchange rate freeze in connection with those prices. These price controls and an exchange rate freeze could be achieved by the combined companyinstituted again in the future. FutureFurther, there are additional concerns regarding Argentina's debt burden, notwithstanding Argentina's restructuring deal with international bondholders in August 2020, as Argentina attempts to manage its substantial sovereign debt issues. These concerns could further negatively impact Argentina's economy and adversely affect our Argentine operations. Argentina’s economy is considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period based on inflation data published by the respective governments.  Nonetheless, all of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations.
We recorded aggregate foreign currency losses of $5.9 million,$5.3 million, and $8.8 millionthe fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 respectively.
Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may vary significantly frombe conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities.  While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the results reflected in this pro forma financial information.   

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Although we attempt to minimize the potential impact of such risks by operating in more than one geographical area, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, approximately 6.7 percent of our operating revenues were generated from international locations compared to 5.0 percent during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, approximately 81.6 percent of operating revenues from international locations were from operations in South America compared to 48.9 percent during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Substantially all of the South American operating revenues were from Argentina and Colombia. The future occurrence of one or more international events arising from the types of risks described above could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Forma

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

1,807,950

 

$

1,626,305

Net loss

 

$

(127,093)

 

$

(59,776)

NOTE 3  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Current assets of
NOTE 3 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Noncurrent liabilities from discontinued operations consist of restricted cashinclude an uncertain tax liability related to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due within the country in Venezuela.

Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations. 

In March 2016,operations within our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The activity for each fiscal year presented was due to the remeasurement of an uncertain tax liability as a result of the devaluation of the Venezuela Bolivar. Early in 2018, the Venezuelan government implementedannounced that it changed the existing dual-rate foreign currency exchange system by eliminating its heavily subsidized foreign exchange rate, which was 10 Bolivars per United States dollar, and relaunched an exchange system known as DICOM. The Venezuela government also established a new currency called the “Sovereign Bolivar,” which was determined by the elimination of five zeros from the old currency. The DICOM floating rate was approximately 4,181,782, and 436,677 Bolivars per United States dollar at September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In October 2021, the Venezuelan government launched another monetary overhaul by cutting six zeros from the Bolivar in response to hyperinflation and to simplify accounting. As such, as of September 30, 2022, the DICOM floating rate was approximately eight Bolivars per United States dollar. The DICOM floating rate may not reflect the barter market exchange rates.
NOTE 4 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2022 and 2021 consisted of the following:
(in thousands)Estimated Useful LivesSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Drilling services equipment4 - 15 years$6,369,888 $6,229,011 
Tubulars4 years569,496 573,900 
Real estate properties10 - 45 years45,557 43,302 
Other2 - 23 years422,479 459,741 
Construction in progress1
70,119 47,587 
7,477,539 7,353,541 
Accumulated depreciation(4,516,730)(4,226,254)
Property, plant and equipment, net$2,960,809 $3,127,287 
Assets held-for-sale$4,333 $71,453 
(1)Included in construction in progress are costs for projects in progress to upgrade or refurbish certain rigs in our existing fleet. Additionally, we include other advances for capital maintenance purchase-orders that are open/in process. As these various projects are completed, the costs are then classified to their appropriate useful life category.
Impairments - Fiscal Year 2020
Consistent with our policy, we evaluate our drilling rigs and related equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may exceed the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows. Our evaluation, among other things, includes a review of external market factors and an assessment on the future marketability of specific rigs’ asset group.
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, several significant economic events took place that severely impacted the current demand on drilling services, including the significant drop in crude oil prices caused by OPEC+'s price war coupled with the decrease in the demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain a competitive edge in a challenging market, the Company’s management introduced a new strategy focused on operating various types of highly capable upgraded rigs and phasing out the older, less capable fleet. This resulted in grouping the super-spec rigs of our legacy Domestic FlexRig® 3 asset group and our FlexRig® 5 asset group creating a new "Domestic super-spec FlexRig®" asset group, while combining the legacy Domestic conventional asset group, FlexRig® 4 asset group and FlexRig® 3 non-super-spec rigs into one asset group (Domestic non-super-spec asset group). Given the current and projected low utilization for our Domestic non-super-spec asset group and all International asset groups, we considered these economic factors to be indicators that these asset groups may be impaired.
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As a result of these indicators, we performed impairment testing at March 31, 2020 on each of our Domestic non super-spec and International conventional, FlexRig® 3, and FlexRig® 4 asset groups, which had an aggregate net book value of $605.8 million. We concluded that the net book value of each asset group was not recoverable through estimated undiscounted cash flows and recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $441.4 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. Of the $441.4 million total impairment charge recorded, $292.4 million and $149.0 million was recorded in the North America Solutions and International Solutions segments, respectively. No further impairments were recognized in fiscal year 2020. Impairment was measured as the amount by which the net book value of each asset group exceeded its fair value as of the assessment date.
The most significant assumptions used in our undiscounted cash flow model include timing on awards of future drilling contracts, drilling rig utilization, estimated remaining useful life, and net proceeds received upon future sale/disposition. These assumptions are classified as Level 3 inputs by ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures as they are based upon unobservable inputs and primarily rely on management assumptions and forecasts.
In determining the fair value of each asset group, we utilized a combination of income and market approaches. The significant assumptions in the valuation are based on those of a market participant and are classified as Level 2 and Level 3 inputs by ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures.
As of March 31, 2020, the Company also recorded an additional non-cash impairment charge related to in-progress drilling equipment and rotational inventory of $44.9 million and $38.6 million, respectively, which had aggregate book values of $68.4 million and $38.6 million, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. Of the $83.5 million total impairment charge recorded for in-progress drilling equipment and rotational inventory, $75.8 million and $7.7 million was recorded in the North America Solutions and International Solutions segments, respectively.
Depreciation
Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations of $396.0 million, $412.5 million and $474.7 million includes abandonments of $6.6 million, $2.0 million and $4.0 million for the fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Assets Held-for-Sale
The following table summarizes the balance (in thousands) of our assets held-for-sale at the dates indicated below:
Balance at September 30, 2020$— 
Plus:
Asset additions77,929 
Less:
Sale of assets held-for-sale(6,476)
Balance at September 30, 202171,453 
Plus:
Asset additions2,580 
Less:
Sale of assets held-for-sale(67,592)
Reclassification to assets held and used(2,108)
Balance at September 30, 2022$4,333 
In March 2021, the Company's leadership continued the execution of the current strategy, which was initially introduced in 2019, focusing on operating various types of highly capable upgraded rigs and phasing out the older, less capable fleet. As a result, the Company developed a plan to sell 71 Domestic non-super-spec rigs, all within our North America Solutions segment, the majority of which were previously announced plansdecommissioned, written down and/or held as capital spares. The book values of those assets were written down to $13.5 million, which represented their fair value less estimated cost to sell as of the assessment date, and were reclassified as held-for-sale in the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2021. As a result, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $56.4 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, we completed the sale of assets with a net book value of $2.6 million and $6.5 million, respectively, that were originally classified as held-for-sale during the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2021.
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During September 2021, the Company agreed to sell eight FlexRig land rigs with an aggregate net book value of $55.6 million to ADNOC Drilling Company P.J.S.C. ("ADNOC Drilling") for $86.5 million. Two of the eight rigs were already located in the U.A.E where ADNOC Drilling is domiciled with the remaining six rigs to be shipped from the United States. We received the $86.5 million in cash consideration in advance of delivering the rigs. As part of the sales agreement, the rigs were delivered and commissioned in stages over a twelve-month period subject to acceptance upon successful completion of final inspection on customary terms and conditions. No rigs were delivered to ADNOC Drilling as of September 30, 2021 and, therefore, the total cash proceeds of $86.5 million was recorded in Accrued Liabilities within our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021.
As of September 30, 2022, ADNOC Drilling accepted delivery of all eight rigs resulting in a gain of $3.1 million, after $27.8 million of selling costs, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Upon final acceptance of delivery, these rigs were removed from assets classified as held-for-sale as of September 30, 2022. The gain is recorded in Other (Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets within our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. We paid approximately $21.6 million in cash charges attributable to selling costs for the eight rigs during fiscal year 2022.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, we formalized a plan to sell assets related to two of our lower margin service offerings, trucking and casing running services, which contributed approximately 2.8 percent to our consolidated revenue during fiscal year 2021, all within our North America Solutions segment. The combined net book values of these assets of $23.2 million were written down to their combined fair value less estimated cost to sell of $8.8 million, and were reclassified as held-for-sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021. As a result, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $14.4 million in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the year ended September 30, 2021. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we closed on the sale of these assets in two separate transactions. The sale of our trucking services assets was completed on November 3, 2021 while the sale of our casing running services assets was completed on November 15, 2021 for total consideration less costs to sell of $6.0 million, in addition to the possibility of future earnout proceeds, resulting in a loss of $3.4 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Losses related to the sale of these assets are recorded in Other (Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets within our Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the year ended September 30, 2022 we recognized $1.1 million in earnout proceeds associated with the sale of our trucking services assets within Other (Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, we identified two partial rig substructures that met the asset held-for-sale criteria and were reclassified as Assets Held-for-Sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The combined net book value of the rig substructures of $2.0 million were written down to their estimated scrap value of $0.1 million, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $1.9 million within our North America Solutions segment and recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, we completed the sale of these assets, resulting in no gain or loss as a result of the sale.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, we identified two international FlexRig® drilling rigs located in Colombia that met the asset held-for-sale criteria and were reclassified as Assets Held-for-Sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In conjunction with establishing a plan to sell the two international FlexRig® drilling rigs, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $2.5 million within our International Solutions segment and recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, as the rigs aggregate net book value of $3.4 million exceeded the fair value of the rigs less estimated cost to sell of $0.9 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we completed the sale of the two international FlexRig® drilling rigs for total consideration of $0.9 million, resulting in no gain or loss as a result of the sale.
The significant assumptions utilized in the valuations of held-for-sale were based on our intended method of disposal, historical sales of similar assets, and market quotes and are classified as Level 2 and Level 3 inputs by ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. Although we believe the assumptions used in our analysis are reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact the analysis and our resulting conclusion.
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets
Prior to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, Gain on Reimbursement of Drilling Equipment and Other (Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets was presented in the aggregate as Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. To conform with the current fiscal year presentation, we reclassified amounts previously presented in the Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets during the years ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, as presented below.
Gain on Reimbursement of Drilling Equipment
We recognized a gain of $29.4 million, $12.3 million, $27.0 million in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to customer reimbursement for the current replacement value of lost or damaged drill pipe. Gains related to these asset sales are recorded in Gains on Reimbursement of Drilling Equipment within our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other (Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets
We recognized a (gain) loss of $(5.4) million, $11.3 million and $(19.8) million in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to the sale of rig equipment and other capital assets. These amounts are recorded in Other (Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets within our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Fiscal Year 2022During the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, we closed on the sale of our trucking and casing running assets resulting in a loss of $3.4 million, as mentioned above. We also recognized a gain of $1.1 million in earnout proceeds associated with the sale of our trucking services assets during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
During the same fiscal period, ADNOC Drilling accepted delivery of all eight rigs resulting in an aggregate gain of $3.1 million, as mentioned above. We also recognized a gain of $4.2 million related to the sale of other held-for-sale assets (discussed above) during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
Fiscal Year 2021 During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, we closed on the sale of an offshore platform rig within our Offshore Gulf of Mexico operating segment for total consideration of $12.0 million with an aggregate net book value of $2.8 million, resulting in a gain of $9.2 million. Additionally during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, we sold excess drilling equipment and spares, which resulted in a loss of $31.2 million and we also sold assets previously classified as held-for-sale, which resulted in a $3.1 million gain.
Fiscal Year 2020 During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, we closed on the sale of a portion of our real estate investment portfolio, including six industrial sites, for total consideration, net of selling related expenses, of $40.7 million and an aggregate net book value of $13.5 million, resulting in a gain of $27.2 million.
NOTE 5 LEASES
Lease Position
(in thousands)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Operating lease commitments, including probable extensions1
$44,769 $56,667 
Discounted using the lessee's incremental borrowing rate$41,002 $52,372 
(Less): short-term leases recognized on a straight-line basis as expense(1,052)(1,761)
(Less): other(218)(123)
Lease liability recognized$39,732 $50,488 
Of which:
Current lease liabilities$12,382 $12,624 
Non-current lease liabilities27,350 37,864 
(1)Our future minimal rental payments exclude optional extensions that have not been exercised but are probable to be exercised in the future, those probable extensions are included in the operating lease liability balance.

The recognized right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets:
(in thousands)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Properties$38,925 $48,176 
Equipment125 935 
Other14 76 
Total right-of-use assets$39,064 $49,187 
Lease Costs

The following table presents certain information related to the lease costs for our operating leases:
Year ended September 30,
(in thousands)20222021
Operating lease cost$9,687 $13,686 
Short-term lease cost1,546 3,580 
Total lease cost$11,233 $17,266 
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Lease Terms and Discount Rates
The table below presents certain information related to the weighted average remaining lease terms and weighted average discount rates for our operating leases:.
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term5.96.7
Weighted average discount rate2.5 %2.5 %
Lease Obligations

Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at September 30, 2022 (in thousands) are as follows:
Fiscal YearAmount
2023$9,767 
20247,801 
20254,501 
20262,033 
20272,046 
Thereafter5,465 
Total1
$31,613 
(1)Our future minimal rental payments exclude optional extensions that have not been exercised but are probable to be exercised in the future, those probable extensions are included in the operating lease liability balance.
Total rent expense was $11.2 million, $17.3 million and $18.6 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The future minimum lease payments for our Tulsa corporate office and our Tulsa industrial facility represent a material portion of the amounts shown in the table above. The lease agreement for our Tulsa corporate office commenced on May 30, 2003 and has subsequently been amended, most recently on April 1, 2021. The agreement will expire on January 31, 2025; however, we have two five-year renewal options, which were not recognized as part of our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The lease agreement for our Tulsa industrial facility, where we perform maintenance and assembly of FlexRig® components commenced on December 21, 2018 and will expire on June 30, 2025; however, we have two two-year renewal options which were recognized as part of our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, we downsized and relocated our Houston assembly facility to a new location. Refer to Note 18—Restructuring Charges for additional details. As a result, and during fiscal year 2021, we entered into a lease agreement for a new foreign currency exchange system.  The implementationassembly facility located in Galena Park, Texas. This lease agreement commenced on January 1, 2021 and will expire on December 31, 2030; however, we have one unpriced renewal option for a minimum of this systemfive years and a maximum of 10 years, which was not recognized as part of our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. This contract is accounted for as an operating lease resulting in an operating lease right-of-use asset of $12.2 million and $16.0 million, and minimum lease liability of $12.5 million and $16.2 million, as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
NOTE 6 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for potential impairment at the reporting unit level, at a minimum on an annual basis in the fourth fiscal quarter, or when indications of potential impairment exist. All of our goodwill is within our North America Solutions reportable segment.

During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we had no additions or impairments to goodwill. As of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, the goodwill balance was $45.7 million.
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Intangible Assets

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the period in which these assets contribute to our cash flows and are evaluated for impairment in accordance with our policies for valuation of long-lived assets. All of our intangible assets are within our North America Solutions reportable segment. Intangible assets consisted of the following:
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
(in thousands)Weighted Average Estimated Useful LivesGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNetGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet
Finite-lived intangible asset:
Developed technology15 years$89,096 $28,137 $60,959 $89,096 $22,182 $66,914 
Intellectual property13 years2,000 328 1,672 1,500 216 1,284 
Trade name20 years5,865 1,475 4,390 5,865 1,158 4,707 
Customer relationships5 years4,000 3,867 133 4,000 3,067 933 
$100,961 $33,807 $67,154 $100,461 $26,623 $73,838 

Amortization expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $7.2 million for fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, and is estimated to be $6.6 million for fiscal year 2023, and approximately $6.4 million for fiscal year 2024 through 2027.
Impairment - Fiscal Year 2020
Due to the market conditions described in Note 4—Property, Plant and Equipment, during the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, we concluded that goodwill and intangible assets might be impaired and tested the H&P Technologies reporting unit, where the goodwill balance is allocated and the intangible assets are recorded, for recoverability. This resulted in a reported loss from discontinued operationsgoodwill only non-cash impairment charge of $3.8$38.3 million recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the fiscal 2016, allyear ended September 30, 2020.
The recoverable amount of the H&P Technologies reporting unit was determined based on a fair value calculation which correspondsuses cash flow projections based on the Company's financial projections presented to the Company’s former operationsBoard covering a five-year period, and a discount rate of 14.0 percent. Cash flows beyond that five-year period were extrapolated using the fifth-year data with no implied growth factor. The reporting unit level is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.
The recoverable amount of the intangible assets tested for impairment within the H&P Technologies reporting unit is determined based on undiscounted cash flow projections using the Company's financial projections presented to the Board covering a five-year period and extrapolated for the remaining weighted average useful lives of the intangible assets.
The most significant assumptions used in Venezuela.

NOTE 4  DEBT

At September 30, 2017our cash flow model include timing of awarded future contracts, commercial pricing terms, utilization, discount rate, and 2016,the terminal value. These assumptions are classified as Level 3 inputs by ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures as they are based upon unobservable inputs and primarily rely on management assumptions and forecasts. Although we believe the assumptions used in our analysis and the probability-weighted average of expected future cash flows are reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact the analysis and our resulting conclusion.

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NOTE 7 DEBT

We had the following unsecured long-term debt outstanding at rates andwith maturities shown in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unamortized Discount and

 

 

 

Principal

 

Debt Issuance Costs

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Unsecured senior notes issued March 19, 2015:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due March 19, 2025

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,000

 

$

(7,098)

 

$

(8,153)

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

500,000

 

 

(7,098)

 

 

(8,153)

 

Less long-term debt due within one year

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Long-term debt

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,000

 

$

(7,098)

 

$

(8,153)

 

September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
(in thousands)Face Amount    Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Cost    Book Value    Face Amount    Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Cost    Book Value
Unsecured senior notes:
Due March 19, 20251
$— $— $— $487,148 $(3,662)$483,486 
Due September 29, 2031550,000 (7,390)542,610 550,000 (8,003)541,997 
550,000 (7,390)542,610 1,037,148 (11,665)1,025,483 
Less: long-term debt due within one year$— — — (487,148)3,662 (483,486)
Long-term debt$550,000 $(7,390)$542,610 $550,000 $(8,003)$541,997 

(1)Debt was extinguished prior to maturity date. Refer to 'Senior Notes' section below.
Senior Notes

2.90% Senior Notes due 2031 On March 19, 2015,September 29, 2021, we issued $500$550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.65the 2.90 percent 10-year unsecured senior notes.2031 Notes in an offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Rule 144A”) and to certain non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act (“Regulation S”). Interest on the 2031 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 1529 and September 15.29 of each year, commencing on March 29, 2022. The debt discount is being amortized2031 Notes will mature on September 29, 2031 and bear interest at a rate of 2.90 percent per annum.
The indenture governing the 2031 Notes contains certain covenants that, among other things and subject to interest expense usingcertain exceptions, limit the effective interest method.ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur certain liens; engage in sale and lease-back transactions; and consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of the assets of the Company. The indenture governing the 2031 Notes also contains customary events of default with respect to the 2031 Notes.
4.65% Senior Notes due 2025 On December 20, 2018, we issued approximately $487.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes. The debt issuance costs arecost was being amortized straight-line over the stated life of the obligation, which approximatesapproximated the effective interest method.

We have

On September 27, 2021, the Company delivered a $300conditional notice of optional full redemption for all of the outstanding 2025 Notes at a redemption price calculated in accordance with the indenture governing the 2025 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Notes to be redeemed. The Company financed the redemption of the 2025 Notes with the net proceeds from the offering of the 2031 Notes, together with cash on hand. The Company’s obligation to redeem the 2025 Notes was conditioned upon the prior consummation of the issuance of the 2031 Notes, which was satisfied on September 29, 2021.
On October 27, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 2025 Notes. As a result, the associated make-whole premium of $56.4 million and the write off of the unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $3.7 million were recognized during the first fiscal quarter of 2022 contemporaneously with the October 27, 2021 debt extinguishment and recorded in Loss on Extinguishment of Debt on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
Credit Facilities

On November 13, 2018, we entered into a credit agreement by and among the Company, as borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, which was amended on November 13, 2019, providing for an unsecured revolving credit facility which will(as amended, the “2018 Credit Facility”), that was set to mature on JulyNovember 13, 2021.2024. On April 16, 2021, lenders with $680.0 million of commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility exercised their option to extend the maturity of the 2018 Credit Facility from November 13, 2024 to November 12, 2025. No other terms of the 2018 Credit Facility were amended in connection with this extension. Additionally, on March 8, 2022, we entered into the second amendment to the 2018 Credit Facility, which, among other things, raised the number of potential future extensions of the maturity date applicable to extending lenders from one to two such potential extensions and replaced provisions in respect of interest rate determinations that were based on the London Interbank Offered Rate with provisions based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Lenders with $680.0 million of commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility also exercised their option to extend the maturity of the 2018 Credit Facility from November 12, 2025 to November 11, 2026. The credit facilityremaining $70.0 million of commitments under the 2018 Credit Facility will expire on November 13, 2024, unless extended by the applicable lender before such date.
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The 2018 Credit Facility has $75$750.0 million in aggregate availability with a maximum of $75.0 million available tofor use as letters of credit. The majority of any borrowings2018 Credit Facility also permits aggregate commitments under the facility would accrue interest at a spread overto be increased by $300.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and the procurement of additional commitments from new or existing lenders. In March 2022, the 2018 Credit Facility was amended to change the benchmark rate from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)("LIBOR") to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). Following the amendment, we can elect to borrow at either an adjusted SOFR rate or an adjusted base rate, plus an applicable margin. The adjusted SOFR rate is the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR for the applicable tenor of one, three, or six months, plus 0.10 percent per annum. The adjusted base rate is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the administrative agent's prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50 percent, or (iii) the one-month adjusted SOFR rate plus 1.0 percent. We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratiothe debt rating for senior unsecured debt of our total debt to total capitalization.the Company, as determined by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The spread over LIBORapplicable margin for SOFR borrowings and adjusted base rate borrowings ranges from 1.1250.875 percent to 1.751.500 percent per annum and commitmentzero to 0.50 percent per annum, respectively. Commitment fees for both rates range from .150.075 percent to .300.200 percent per annum. Based on ourthe unsecured debt to total capitalizationrating of the Company on September 30, 2017,2022, the spread over LIBORSOFR would have been 1.125 percent had borrowings been outstanding under the 2018 Credit Facility and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively.have been 0.125 percent. There is onea financial covenant in the facility which2018 Credit Facility that requires us to maintain a total funded leveragedebt to total capitalization ratio (as defined) of less than or equal to 50 percent. The credit facility2018 Credit Facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality, including a limitation that priority debt (as defined in the credit agreement) may not exceed 17.5%17.5 percent of the net worth of the Company. As of September 30, 2017,2022, there were no borrowings but there were threeor letters of credit outstanding, in the amount of $38.8 million.  At September 30, 2017, we had $261.2leaving $750.0 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.  Subsequent tothe 2018 Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2017,2022, we had $55.0 million in uncommitted bilateral credit facilities, for the Companypurpose of obtaining the issuance of international letters of credit, bank guarantees, and performance bonds. Of the $55.0 million, $38.1 million of financial guarantees were outstanding as of September 30, 2022. Separately, we had $2.0 million in standby letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding. In total, we had $40.1 million outstanding as of September 30, 2022. In October 2022, we increased one of the threeour standby letters of credit by $0.5 million, which reduced availability under the facility to $260.7$1.9 million.

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Subsequent to September 30, 2017, the Company entered into a $12 million unsecured standalone line of credit facility, which is purposed for the issuance of bid and performance bonds, as needed, for international operations.  The Company currently has two bonds issued under this line for a total value of approximately $5.4 million.

The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2017,2022, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.


At September 30, 2017,2022, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending September 30, 

    

 

 

 

2018

 

$

 —

 

2019

 

 

 —

 

2020

 

 

 —

 

2021

 

 

 —

 

2022

 

 

 —

 

Thereafter

 

$

500,000

 

 

 

$

500,000

 

Year ending September 30,
2023$— 
2024— 
2025— 
2026— 
2027— 
Thereafter - Due 2031550,000 
$550,000 

NOTE 5  INCOME TAXES

NOTE 8 INCOME TAXES
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision and Rate

The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

Year Ended September 30,

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

Federal

 

$

(36,260)

 

$

(86,010)

 

$

84,229

 

Federal$40,245 $(15,466)$15,431 

Foreign

 

 

4,108

 

 

9,987

 

 

14,864

 

Foreign10,703 772 1,495 

State

 

 

(472)

 

 

(3,742)

 

 

10,881

 

State1,906 725 523 

 

 

(32,624)

 

 

(79,765)

 

 

109,974

 

52,854 (13,969)17,449 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred:

Federal

 

 

(14,953)

 

 

58,136

 

 

165,491

 

Federal(32,382)(81,760)(127,096)

Foreign

 

 

(7,827)

 

 

408

 

 

(34,410)

 

Foreign(1,310)4,106 (12,390)

State

 

 

(1,331)

 

 

1,544

 

 

350

 

State5,204 (12,098)(18,069)

 

 

(24,111)

 

 

60,088

 

 

131,431

 

(28,488)(89,752)(157,555)

Total provision (benefit)

 

$

(56,735)

 

$

(19,677)

 

$

241,405

 

Total provision (benefit)$24,366 $(103,721)$(140,106)

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The amounts of domestic and foreign income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended September 30, 

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020

Domestic

 

$

(173,157)

 

$

(49,636)

 

$

675,425

 

Domestic$(14,411)$(412,556)$(458,364)

Foreign

 

 

(11,441)

 

 

(23,031)

 

 

(13,546)

 

Foreign45,329 (28,624)(178,134)

 

$

(184,598)

 

$

(72,667)

 

$

661,879

 

$30,918 $(441,180)$(636,498)


The reconciliation of our effective income tax rates to the U.S. Federal income tax rate is as follows:
Year Ended September 30,
202220212020
U.S. Federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Effect of foreign taxes31.7 0.1 (0.2)
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit21.7 2.6 2.8 
Other impact of foreign operations3.5 — (0.5)
Non-deductible meals and entertainment1.0 (0.1)(0.2)
Equity compensation9.6 (0.8)(0.3)
Excess officer's compensation3.8 — (0.2)
Foreign derived intangible income(13.8)— — 
Other0.3 0.7 (0.4)
Effective income tax rate78.8 %23.5 %22.0 %

Effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0 percent due to state and foreign income taxes and the tax effect of non-deductible expenditures.
Deferred Taxes

Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary valuation allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management’s judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future.

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The components of our net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30,

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)20222021

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

Property, plant and equipment

 

$

1,386,512

 

$

1,411,139

 

Property, plant and equipment$558,293 $598,798 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

24,940

 

 

25,470

 

Marketable securitiesMarketable securities9,766 1,669 

Other

 

 

21,609

 

 

2,326

 

Other24,460 26,244 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

1,433,061

 

 

1,438,935

 

Total deferred tax liabilities592,519 626,711 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

Pension reserves

 

 

7,614

 

 

8,330

 

Pension reserves4,811 5,791 

Self-insurance reserves

 

 

19,461

 

 

15,282

 

Self-insurance reserves7,333 7,862 

Net operating loss, foreign tax credit, and other federal tax credit carryforwards

 

 

62,478

 

 

71,778

 

Net operating loss, foreign tax credit, and other federal tax credit carryforwards8,673 25,474 

Financial accruals

 

 

62,971

 

 

67,594

 

Financial accruals31,022 31,910 

Other

 

 

6,003

 

 

4,952

 

Other13,678 17,963 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

158,527

 

 

167,936

 

Total deferred tax assets65,517 89,000 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(58,155)

 

 

(71,457)

 

Valuation allowance(10,710)(25,726)

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

100,372

 

 

96,479

 

Net deferred tax assets54,807 63,274 

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

$

1,332,689

 

$

1,342,456

 

Net deferred tax liabilities$537,712 $563,437 


The change in our net deferred tax assets and liabilities is impacted by foreign currency remeasurement.


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As of September 30, 2017,2022, we had federal, state and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $12.6approximately $4.5 million, $29.9$45.7 million and $77.8$14.3 million, respectively, federal and foreign research and development tax credits of approximately $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $34.9$0.9 million (of which $30.2 million is reflected as a deferred tax asset in our Consolidated Financial Statements prior to consideration of our valuation allowance) which will expire in fiscal 20182023 through 2037.2042 and some of which can be carried forward indefinitely. Certain of these carryforwards are subject to various rules which impose limitations on their utilization. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $2.0$3.1 million, and $25.4 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $30.2$0.9 million, and foreign minimum tax credit carryforwardsequity compensation of $0.6$6.8 million which more likely than not will not be utilized.

The federal net operating loss carryforward of $12.6 million and other federal tax credit carryforward of $0.3 million resulted from the acquisition of MOTIVE, which closed during the third quarter of fiscal 2017.  The acquisition represented an ownership change under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 for which both are subject to an annual limitation.  Both tax attributes begin to expire in 2034 and it is more likely than not both will be utilized. 

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, the Company is estimating a federal net operating loss for income tax purposes of approximately $125.1 million.  At this time, the Company is anticipating carrying back the federal net operating loss to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 and has recorded an estimated income tax receivable of $39.8 million.  The Company has until the filing of the federal income tax return for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 to decide whether to carryback or carryforward the net operating loss.

Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

U.S. Federal income tax rate

 

35.0

%  

35.0

%  

35.0

%

Effect of foreign taxes

 

1.8

 

(13.8)

 

(3.2)

 

State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit

 

0.6

 

3.2

 

0.8

 

U.S. domestic production activities

 

(2.1)

 

(10.4)

 

(1.2)

 

Other impact of foreign operations

 

(2.9)

 

14.7

 

4.5

 

Other

 

(1.7)

 

(1.6)

 

0.6

 

Effective income tax rate

 

30.7

%  

27.1

%  

36.5

%

Effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0 percent primarily due to state and foreign income taxes.  The effective tax rate for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017 was also impacted by a reduction

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to the benefit of the carryback of the federal net operating loss generated in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 resulting from the reduction of the Internal Revenue Code Section 199 deduction in the carryback year. 

We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 20172022, 2021 and 2016,2020, we had accrued interest and penalties of $3.0 million, $2.9 million and $2.8 million, and $6.8 million, respectively.

A reconciliation of the change in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 isare as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020

Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,

 

$

9,551

 

$

11,211

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,$1,678 $13,440 $15,759 

Gross decreases - tax positions in prior periods

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

Gross decreases - current period effect of tax positions

 

 

(170)

 

 

(1,173)

 

Gross decreases - current period effect of tax positions(718)(11,648)(2,338)

Gross increases - current period effect of tax positions

 

 

300

 

 

969

 

Gross increases - current period effect of tax positions— — 20 

Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments

 

 

(4,907)

 

 

(679)

 

Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments— (114)(1)

Settlements

 

 

 —

 

 

(777)

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,

 

$

4,773

 

$

9,551

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, $960 $1,678 $13,440 


As of September 30, 20172022, 2021 and 2016,2020, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits includes $3.7$0.7 million and $3.8$1.4 million and $13.0 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties are included in other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position associated with our U.S. and international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we do not expect theany such increases or decreases to have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position.

Tax Returns
We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions include fiscal 2013years 2018 through 2016,2021, with exception of certain state jurisdictions currently under audit. The tax years remaining open to examination by foreign jurisdictions include 2003 through 2017.  

2021.

NOTE 6  SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

NOTE 9 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company has an evergreen authorization from the Board of Directors (the "Board") for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources. During the fiscal 2015,year ended September 30, 2022 and 2020, we purchased 810,097repurchased 3.2 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $59.7$77.0 million and 1.5 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $28.5 million, respectively, which are held as treasury shares. We hadThere were no purchasesrepurchases of common shares during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.
During the year ended September 30, 2022, we declared $106.8 million in fiscal years 2017 and 2016.

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cash dividends. A cash dividend of $0.25 per share was declared on September 7, 2022 for shareholders of record on November 15, 2022, payable on December 1, 2022. As a result, we recorded a Dividend Payable of $26.7 million on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2022.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss


Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)loss were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30,

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020

Pre-tax amounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax amounts:

Unrealized appreciation on securities

 

$

31,700

 

$

33,051

 

$

27,021

 

Unrealized actuarial loss

 

 

(28,873)

 

 

(34,112)

 

 

(30,144)

 

Unrealized actuarial loss(15,703)(26,268)(33,923)

 

$

2,827

 

$

(1,061)

 

$

(3,123)

 

$(15,703)$(26,268)$(33,923)

After-tax amounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After-tax amounts:

Unrealized appreciation on securities

 

$

20,070

 

$

20,899

 

$

17,201

 

Unrealized actuarial loss

 

 

(17,770)

 

 

(21,103)

 

 

(18,578)

 

Unrealized actuarial loss(12,072)(20,244)(26,188)

 

$

2,300

 

$

(204)

 

$

(1,377)

 

$(12,072)$(20,244)$(26,188)


The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),loss, net of tax, by component for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017:

2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Depreciation) on

 

Defined

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale

 

Benefit

 

 

 

 

 

    

Securities

    

Pension Plan

    

Total

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance at September 30, 2016

 

$

20,899

 

$

(21,103)

 

$

(204)

 

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

 

(829)

 

 

 —

 

 

(829)

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

3,333

 

 

3,333

 

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(829)

 

 

3,333

 

 

2,504

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

20,070

 

$

(17,770)

 

$

2,300

 

(in thousands)Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Balance at September 30, 2021$(20,244)
Activity during the period
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss8,172 
Net current-period other comprehensive income8,172 
Balance at September 30, 2022$(12,072)

NOTE 10 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Drilling Services Revenue
The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) componentsmajority of our drilling services are performed on a “daywork” contract basis, under which were reclassifiedwe charge a rate per day, with the price determined by the location, depth and complexity of the well to be drilled, operating conditions, the duration of the contract, and the competitive forces of the market. These drilling services, including our technology solutions, represent a series of distinct daily services that are substantially the same, with the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Because our customers benefit equally throughout the service period and our efforts in providing drilling services are incurred relatively evenly over the period of performance, revenue is recognized over time using a time-based input measure as we provide services to the customer. For any contracts that include a provision for pooled term days at contract inception, followed by the assignment of days to specific rigs throughout the contract term, we have elected, as a practical expedient, to recognize revenue in the amount to which the entity has a right to invoice, as permitted by ASC 606.
Contracts generally contain renewal or extension provisions exercisable at the option of the customer at prices mutually agreeable to us and the customer. For contracts that are terminated by customers prior to the expirations of their fixed terms, contractual provisions customarily require early termination amounts to be paid to us. Revenues from early terminated contracts are recognized when all contractual requirements have been met. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, early termination revenue associated with term contracts was approximately $0.7 million, $7.7 million and $73.4 million, respectively.
We also act as a principal for certain reimbursable services and auxiliary equipment provided by us to our clients, for which we incur costs and earn revenues. Many of these costs are variable, or dependent upon the activity that is performed each day under the related contract. Accordingly, reimbursements that we receive for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as revenues and the out-of-pocket expenses for which they relate are recorded as operating costs during the period to which they relate within the series of distinct time increments. All of our revenues are recognized net of sales taxes, when applicable.
With most drilling contracts, we also receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization and demobilization of drilling rigs and other equipment to and from the client’s drill site. Revenue associated with the mobilization and demobilization of our drilling rigs to and from the client’s drill site do not relate to a distinct good or service. These revenues are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the related contract term that drilling services are provided.
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Demobilization fees expected to be received upon contract completion are estimated at contract inception and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. The amount of demobilization revenue that we ultimately collect is dependent upon the specific contractual terms, most of which include provisions for reduced or no payment for demobilization when, among other things, the contract is renewed or extended with the same client, or when the rig is subsequently contracted with another client prior to the termination of the current contract. Since revenues associated with demobilization activity are typically variable, at each period end, they are estimated at the most likely amount, and constrained when the likelihood of a significant reversal is probable. Any change in the expected amount of demobilization revenue is accounted for with the net cumulative impact of the change in estimate recognized in the period during which the revenue estimate is revised.
On November 12, 2021, we settled a drilling contract dispute related to drilling services provided from fiscal years 2016 through 2019 with YPF S.A. (Argentina) ("YPF"). The settlement required that YPF make a one-time cash payment to H&P in the amount of $11.0 million and enter into drilling service contracts for three drilling rigs, each with multi-year terms. In addition, both parties were released of all outstanding claims against each other, and as a result, H&P recognized $5.4 million in revenue primarily due to accrued contingent liabilities for disputed amounts. Total revenue recognized as a result of the settlement in the amount of $16.4 million is included in Drilling Services Revenue within the International Solutions segment on our Consolidated Statements of Operations duringfor the yearsfiscal year ended September 30, 20172022.
Contract Costs
Mobilization costs include certain direct costs incurred for mobilization of contracted rigs. These costs relate directly to a contract, enhance resources that will be used in satisfying the future performance obligations, and 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Amount

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassified from

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Other

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Details About Accumulated Other

 

Income (Loss)

 

Affected Line Item in the

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components

    

2017

    

2016

    

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Other-than-temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities

 

$

 —

 

$

1,509

 

Loss on investment securities

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(583)

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 

$

 —

 

$

926

 

Net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss on defined benefit pension plan

 

$

5,238

 

$

(3,968)

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

 

(1,905)

 

 

1,443

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 

$

3,333

 

$

(2,525)

 

Net of tax

 

Total reclassifications for the period

 

$

3,333

 

$

(1,599)

 

 

 

are expected to be recovered. These costs are capitalized when incurred and recorded as current or noncurrent contract fulfillment cost assets (depending on the length of the initial contract term), and are amortized on a systematic basis consistent with the pattern of the transfer of the goods or services to which the asset relates which typically includes the initial term of the related drilling contract or a period longer than the initial contract term if management anticipates a customer will renew or extend a contract, which we expect to benefit from the cost of mobilizing the rig. Abnormal mobilization costs are fulfillment costs that are incurred from excessive resources, wasted or spoiled materials, and unproductive labor costs that are not otherwise anticipated in the contract price and are expensed as incurred. As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, we capitalized fulfillment costs of $6.3 million and $4.3 million respectively, which is included within Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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If capital modificationcosts are incurred for rig modifications or if upgrades are required for a contract, these costs are considered to be capital improvements. These costs are capitalized as property, plant and equipment and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the improvement.

Remaining Performance Obligations
The total aggregate transaction price allocated to the unsatisfied performance obligations, commonly referred to as backlog, as of September 30, 2022 was approximately $1.2 billion, of which $0.8 billion is expected to be recognized during fiscal year 2023, and approximately $0.4 billion in fiscal year 2024 and thereafter. These amounts do not include anticipated contract renewals. Additionally, contracts that currently contain month-to-month terms are represented in our backlog as one month of unsatisfied performance obligations. Our contracts are subject to cancellation or modification at the election of the customer; however, due to the level of capital deployed by our customers on underlying projects, we have not been materially adversely affected by contract cancellations or modifications in the past.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Amounts owed from our customers under our revenue contracts are typically billed on a monthly basis as the service is being provided and are due within 30 days of billing. Such amounts are classified as accounts receivable on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Under certain of our contracts, we recognize revenues in excess of billings, referred to as contract assets, within Prepaid expenses and Other current assets within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In some instances, we may be entitled to receive payments in advance of satisfying our performance obligations under the contract. We recognize a liability for these payments in excess of revenue recognized, referred to as deferred revenue or contract liabilities, within Accrued liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract balances are presented at the net amount at a contract level.

The following table summarizes the balances of our contract assets (net of allowance for estimated credit losses) and liabilities at the dates indicated:
(in thousands)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Contract assets, net$6,319 $4,513 

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(in thousands)September 30, 2022
Contract liabilities balance at October 1, 2020$8,636 
Payment received/accrued and deferred30,721 
Revenue recognized during the period(30,071)
Contract liabilities balance at September 30, 20219,286 
Payment received/accrued and deferred58,202 
Revenue recognized during the period(46,842)
Contract liabilities balance at September 30, 2022$20,646 

NOTE 7  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 11 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

On March 2, 2016,3, 2020, the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 20162020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2016“2020 Plan”) was approved by our stockholders. The 20162020 Plan is a stock and cash-based incentive plan that, among other things, authorizes the Board or Human Resources Committee of the Board to grant non-qualifiedexecutive officers, employees and non-employee directors stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted stockshare units (including performance share units), share bonuses, other share-based awards to selected employees and to non-employee Directors.cash awards. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10ten years after the grant date.  Awards outstanding inunder the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 20052010 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”"2016 Plan") remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans. There were 396,007 non-qualifiedBeginning with fiscal year 2019, we replaced stock options with performance share units as a component of our executives' long-term equity incentive compensation. As a result, there were no stock options granted during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 292,1122020. We have also eliminated stock options as an element of our non-employee director compensation program. At September 30, 2022, we had 2.4 million outstanding exercisable stock options with weighted-average exercise prices of $63.90.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, 743,920 shares of restricted stock awards and 227,385 performance share units were granted under the 2016 Plan during fiscal 2017.   

2020 Plan.


A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in generalDrilling Services Operating Expense, Research and administrative expense in fiscal 2017, 2016Development Expense and 2015 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Compensation expense

 

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Stock options

 

$

7,439

 

$

8,290

 

$

8,846

 

Restricted stock

 

 

18,744

 

 

16,093

 

 

16,349

 

 

 

$

26,183

 

$

24,383

 

$

25,195

 

Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost of $4.4 million, $0.9 millionSelling, General and $3.8 million are reported as a financing cash flow in theAdministrative Expense on our Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsOperations, in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

September 30,
(in thousands)202220212020
Stock-based compensation expense
Drilling services operating$5,142 $5,927 $9,086 
Research and development1,551 1,271 765 
Selling, general and administrative21,339 20,660 29,960 
Restructuring charges1
— — (3,482)
$28,032 $27,858 $36,329 
.
(1)These restructuring charges are specific to the stock-based compensation benefit which resulted from the recognition of forfeitures in fiscal year 2020. Refer to Note 18—Restructuring Charges to our Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

Vesting requirements fordetails.

Restricted Stock
Restricted stock options are determined by the Human Resources Committeeawards consist of our Boardcommon stock. Awards granted prior to September 30, 2020 are time-vested over four years, and awards granted after September 30, 2020 are time vested over three years. Non-forfeitable dividends are paid on non-vested shares of Directors. Options currently outstanding began vesting one year after the grant date with 25 percent of the options vesting for four consecutive years.

restricted stock. We use the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to employees.  The fair value of the options is amortized torecognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periodsvesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2022, there was $24.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

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A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2022, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, is as follows:
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(shares in thousands)
Shares1
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Shares1
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Shares1
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at October 1,1,412 $37.36  1,280 $49.81  1,085 $61.28 
Granted744 25.83  701 25.61  781 39.99 
Vested2
(610)39.81  (534)51.79  (501)59.46 
Forfeited(53)30.98  (35)35.76  (85)48.98 
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at September 30, 1,493 $30.85  1,412 $37.36  1,280 $49.81 
(1)Restricted stock shares include restricted phantom stock units under our Director Deferred Compensation Plan. These phantom stock units confer the economic benefits of owning company stock without the actual ownership, transfer or issuance of any shares. Phantom stock units are subject to a vesting period of one year from the grant date. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020, 14,199, 18,906, and 20,616 restricted phantom stock units were granted, respectively. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, 18,906 and 20,616 restricted phantom stock units vested during the period, respectively. There were no restricted phantom stock units that vested during fiscal year 2020, as it was the first year that restricted phantom stock units were granted.
(2)The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.
Performance Units
    We have made awards to certain employees that are subject to market-based performance conditions ("performance units"). Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable performance share unit award agreements and the 2020 Plan, grants of performance units are subject to a vesting period of three years (the “Vesting Period”) that is dependent on the achievement of certain performance goals. Such performance unit grants consist of two separate components. Performance units that comprise the first component are subject to a three-year performance cycle. Performance units that comprise the second component are further divided into three separate tranches, each of which areis subject to a separate one-year performance cycle within the full three-year performance cycle.  The vesting of the performance units is generally dependent on (i) the achievement of the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance goals relative to the TSR achievement of a peer group of companies (the “Peer Group”) over the applicable performance cycle, and (ii) the continued employment of the recipient of the performance unit award throughout the Vesting Period. The Vesting Period for performance units granted in December 2018 ended on December 31, 2021 and the performance units earned were settled in shares of common stock during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.
At the end of the Vesting Period, recipients receive dividend equivalents, if any, with respect to the number of vested performance units. The vesting of units ranges from zero to 200 percent of the units granted depending on the Company’s TSR relative to the TSR of the Peer Group on the vesting periods.  date.
The grant date fair value of performance units was determined through use of the Monte Carlo simulation method. The Monte Carlo simulation method requires the use of highly subjective assumptions. Our key assumptions in the method include the price and the expected volatility of our stock and our self-determined Peer Group companies' stock, risk free rate of return and cross-correlations between the Company and our Peer Group companies. The valuation model assumes dividends are immediately reinvested. As of September 30, 2022, there was $8.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested performance units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
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A summary of the status of our performance units as of September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 and changes in non-vested performance units outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 is presented below:
202220212020
(in thousands, except per share amounts)SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per ShareSharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per ShareSharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Non-vested performance units outstanding at October 1,699 $41.55 337 $51.09 145 $62.66 
Granted227 30.12 313 29.77 259 43.40 
Vested 1
(161)62.66 — — — — 
Dividend rights performance units credited15 32.82 60 49.64 — — 
Forfeited(54)34.16 (11)43.40 (67)46.35 
Non-vested performance units outstanding September 30,2
726 $33.67 699 $41.55 $337 $51.09 
(1)The number of performance units vested includes units that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.
(2)Of the total non-vested performance units at the end of the period, specified performance criteria has been achieved with respect to 96,819 performance units which is calculated based on the payout percentage for the completed performance period. The vesting and number of the remainder of non-vested performance units reflected at the end of the period is contingent upon our achievement of specified target performance criteria. If we meet the specified maximum performance criteria, approximately 1,145,726 additional performance units could vest or become eligible to vest.
The weighted-average fair value calculations for optionsperformance units granted within the fiscal period are based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth in the table below. Options that were granted in prior periods are based on assumptions prevailing at the date of grant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

2015

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

2.0

%  

1.8

%

1.7

%

Expected stock volatility

 

38.9

%  

37.6

%

36.9

%

Dividend yield

 

3.7

%  

4.6

%

3.9

%

Expected term (in years)

 

5.5

 

5.5

 

5.5

 

202220212020
Risk-free interest rate1
1.0 %0.2 %1.6 %
Expected stock volatility2
67.3 %62.3 %34.8 %
Expected term (in years)333

Risk-Free Interest Rate.

(1)The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

Expected Volatility Rate.performance units.

(2)Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

Expected Dividend Yield.  The dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

performance units.

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Expected Term.  The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding.  We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

Based on these calculations, the weighted-average fair value per option granted to acquire a share of common stock was $20.48,  $13.12. and $16.39 per share for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 (shares in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

    

Weighted-Average

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

 

    

Options

    

Exercise Price

    

Options

    

Exercise Price

    

Options

    

Exercise Price

Outstanding at October 1,

 

3,312

 

$

51.74

 

2,776

 

$

48.51

 

2,629

 

$

43.46

Granted

 

396

 

 

76.61

 

876

 

 

58.25

 

420

 

 

68.83

Exercised

 

(415)

 

 

38.04

 

(220)

 

 

31.52

 

(255)

 

 

28.46

Forfeited/Expired

 

(15)

 

 

68.32

 

(120)

 

 

61.80

 

(18)

 

 

66.78

Outstanding on September 30, 

 

3,278

 

$

56.41

 

3,312

 

$

51.74

 

2,776

 

$

48.51

Exercisable on September 30, 

 

2,167

 

$

50.87

 

2,225

 

$

46.66

 

2,014

 

$

41.62

Shares available to grant

 

5,624

 

 

 

 

6,600

 

 

 

 

2,515

 

 

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2017 (shares in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Stock Options

 

Exercisable Stock Options

 

 

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

    

Weighted-Average

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Options

 

Remaining Life

 

Exercise Price

 

Options

 

Exercise Price

 

$21.065 to $38.015

 

714

 

1.3

 

$

30.63

 

714

 

$

30.63

 

$47.29 to $59.76

 

1,618

 

6.3

 

$

56.46

 

1,048

 

$

55.80

 

$68.83 to $81.31

 

946

 

7.6

 

$

75.77

 

405

 

$

73.75

 

$21.065 to $81.31

 

3,278

 

5.6

 

$

56.41

 

2,167

 

$

50.87

 

At September 30, 2017, the weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options was 4.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $16.1 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $50.87 per share.

The number of options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2017 was 3,224,548 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $16.2 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $56.19 per share.

As of September 30, 2017, the unrecognized compensation cost related to the stock options was $6.6 million. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $13.1 million, $6.3 million and $10.7 million, respectively.

The grant date fair value of shares vested during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $6.7 million, $9.6 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

RESTRICTED STOCK

Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2016 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2017, there was $21.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

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A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2017, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, is as follows (shares in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

    

 

    

Weighted-Average

 

 

 

 

 

Grant Date Fair

 

 

 

Grant Date Fair

 

 

 

Grant Date Fair

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value per Share

 

Shares

 

Value per Share

 

Shares

 

Value per Share

 

Outstanding at October 1,

 

648

 

$

64.24

 

668

 

$

67.03

 

634

 

$

64.03

 

Granted

 

292

 

 

78.69

 

294

 

 

58.25

 

275

 

 

68.83

 

Vested (1)

 

(271)

 

 

63.81

 

(256)

 

 

64.75

 

(214)

 

 

60.80

 

Forfeited

 

(10)

 

 

68.09

 

(58)

 

 

63.65

 

(27)

 

 

64.45

 

Outstanding on September 30, 

 

659

 

$

70.76

 

648

 

$

64.24

 

668

 

$

67.03

 


(1)

The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

NOTE 12 EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

NOTE 8  EARNINGS PER SHARE

ASC 260, Earnings per Share,, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividenddividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share.  We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260.  As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options, non-vested restricted stock and nonvestedperformance units.
Under the two-class method of calculating earnings per share, dividends paid and a portion of undistributed net income, but not losses, are allocated to unvested restricted stock.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(127,863)

 

$

(52,990)

 

$

420,474

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(349)

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

(47)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(128,212)

 

 

(56,828)

 

 

420,427

 

Adjustment for basic earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders

 

 

(1,811)

 

 

(1,858)

 

 

(2,163)

 

Numerator for basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From continuing operations

 

 

(129,674)

 

 

(54,848)

 

 

418,311

 

From discontinued operations

 

 

(349)

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

(47)

 

 

 

 

(130,023)

 

 

(58,686)

 

 

418,264

 

Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

 

Numerator for diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From continuing operations

 

 

(129,674)

 

 

(54,848)

 

 

418,317

 

From discontinued operations

 

 

(349)

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

(47)

 

 

 

$

(130,023)

 

$

(58,686)

 

$

418,270

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares

 

 

108,500

 

 

107,996

 

 

107,754

 

Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

816

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares

 

 

108,500

 

 

107,996

 

 

108,570

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.50)

 

$

3.88

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.54)

 

$

3.88

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.50)

 

$

3.85

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(1.20)

 

$

(0.54)

 

$

3.85

 

September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)2022    2021    2020
Numerator:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$6,552 $(337,459)$(496,392)
Income from discontinued operations401 11,309 1,895 
Net income (loss)6,953 (326,150)(494,497)
Adjustment for basic earnings (loss) per share
Losses allocated to unvested shareholders(1,508)(1,350)(2,647)
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations5,044 (338,809)(499,039)
From discontinued operations401 11,309 1,895 
5,445 (327,500)(497,144)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations5,044 (338,809)(499,039)
From discontinued operations401 11,309 1,895 
$5,445 $(327,500)$(497,144)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share - weighted-average shares105,891 107,818 108,009 
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options, restricted stock and performance share units664 — — 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share - adjusted weighted-average shares106,555 107,818 108,009 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.05 $(3.14)$(4.62)
Income from discontinued operations— 0.10 0.02 
Net income (loss)$0.05 $(3.04)$(4.60)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.05 $(3.14)$(4.62)
Income from discontinued operations— 0.10 0.02 
Net income (loss)$0.05 $(3.04)$(4.60)


We had a net loss for fiscal 2017years 2021 and 2016.2020. Accordingly, our diluted earnings per share calculation for those years were equivalent to our basic earnings per share calculation since diluted earnings per share excluded any assumed exercise of equity awards. These were excluded because they were deemed to be anti-dilutive, meaning their inclusion would have reduced the reported net loss per share in the applicable period.


The following potentially dilutive average shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands, except

 

 

 

per share amounts)

 

Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share

 

 

1,008

 

 

1,788

 

 

667

 

Weighted-average price per share

 

$

74.38

 

$

63.73

 

$

72.85

 

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)2022    2021    2020
Potentially dilutive shares excluded as anti-dilutive2,543 3,894 4,004 
Weighted-average price per share$62.36 $57.23 $60.72 

NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

NOTE 9  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities is primarily based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes

We have certain assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

��

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

 

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Value

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

$

38,473

 

$

31,700

 

$

 —

 

$

70,173

 

September 30, 2016

 

$

38,473

 

$

33,051

 

$

 —

 

$

71,524

 

On an ongoing basis we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if any decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary.  If a decline in fair value below cost is determinedand liabilities that are required to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recordedmeasured and a new cost basis established.  We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary.  These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery indisclosed at fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we recognized a $26.0 million other-than-temporary impairment charge on one of our securities.  No impairment charges were recognized in fiscal 2017 or fiscal 2015.  There were no realized gains or losses on sales of available-for-sale securities in fiscal 2017, 2016 or 2015. 

The assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair value and totaled $13.9 million and $13.4 million at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

Short-term investments include securities classified as trading securities.  Both realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The securities are recorded at fair value.

The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly-liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

The carrying value of other current assets, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  We use the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820-10 to measure fair value to prioritize the inputs:

·

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.

·

Level 2 — Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.

·

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  This includes pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

Level 2 — Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

At September 30, 2017,

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Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables summarize our financial instruments utilizingassets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which we classify the fair value measurement.
September 30, 2022
(in thousands)Fair Value    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3
Assets
Short-term investments:
Corporate debt securities$98,264 — 98,264 — 
U.S. government and federal agency securities18,837 18,837 — — 
Total short-term investments117,101 18,837 98,264 — 
Investments:
Non-qualified supplemental savings plan14,301 14,301 — — 
Equity investment in ADNOC Drilling147,370 147,370 — — 
Debt security investment in Galileo33,000 — — 33,000 
Other debt securities565 — — 565 
Total investments195,236 161,671 — 33,565 
Liabilities
Contingent consideration$4,022 $— $— $4,022 
September 30, 2021
(in thousands)Fair Value    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3
Assets
Short-term investments:
Corporate debt securities$192,950 $— $192,950 $— 
U.S. government and federal agency securities5,750 5,750 — — 
Total short-term investments198,700 5,750 192,950 — 
Investments:
Non-qualified supplemental savings plan18,221 18,221 — — 
Equity and debt securities14,358 13,858 — 500 
Cornerstone investment in ADNOC Drilling100,000 100,000 — — 
Total investments132,579 132,079 — 500 
Liabilities
Contingent consideration$2,996 $— $— $2,996 
Short-term Investments Short-term investments primarily include securities classified as trading securities. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These securities are recorded at fair value. Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equityU.S. agency issued debt securities with active markets and money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in

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other current assets and other assets.  Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency that we have elected to classify as restricted to be used to settle the remaining liabilities of discontinued operations.funds. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

At September 30, 2017, Level 2 inputs include U.S. Agency issued debt securities, municipal bonds and corporate bonds measured using broker quotations that utilize observable market inputs.  Also included

Long-term Investments Our long-term investments include debt and equity securities and assets held in a Non-Qualified Supplemental Savings Plan ("Savings Plan") and are recorded within Investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our assets that we hold in the Savings Plan are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.
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During September 2021, the Company made a $100.0 million cornerstone investment in ADNOC Drilling in advance of its announced IPO, representing 159.7 million shares of ADNOC Drilling, equivalent to a one percent ownership stake and subject to a three-year lockup period. ADNOC Drilling’s IPO was completed on October 3, 2021, and its shares are listed and traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Our investment is classified as a long-term equity investment within Investments in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have applied the guidance in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, in the initial accounting of the transaction and the subsequent revaluation of the investment balance, concluding that the contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security that is publicly traded is not considered in measuring fair value. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we recognized a gain of $47.4 million on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, as a result of the change in fair value of the investment during the period. As of September 30, 2022, this investment is classified as a Level 1 investment based on the quoted stock price on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Company made a $33.0 million cornerstone investment in Galileo Holdco 2 Limited Technologies ("Galileo Holdco 2"), part of the group of companies known as Galileo Technologies (“Galileo”) in the form of a convertible note. Galileo specializes in liquification, natural gas compression and re-gasification modular systems and technologies to make the production, transportation, and consumption of natural gas, biomethane, and hydrogen more economically viable. The convertible note bears interest at 5.0 percent per annum with a maturity date of the earlier of April 2027 or an exit event (as defined in the agreement as either an initial public offering or a sale of Galileo). If the conversion option is exercised, the note would convert into common shares of the parent of Galileo Holdco 2 ("Galileo Parent"). We do not intend to sell this investment prior to its maturity date or an exit event. As of September 30, 2022, the fair value of the convertible note was approximately equal to the cost basis.
All of our long-term debt securities, including our investment in Galileo, are classified as available-for-sale and are measured using Level 3 unobservable inputs based on the absence of market activity. The following table reconciles changes in the fair value of our Level 3 assets for the periods presented below:
Year Ended
(in thousands)20222021
Assets at beginning of period$500 $500 
Purchases36,065 — 
Transfers out1
(3,000)— 
Assets at end of period$33,565 $500 
(1)Conversion from debt to equity security
The following table provides quantitative information (in thousands) about our Level 3 unobservable significant inputs related to our debt security investment with Galileo at September 30, 2022:
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable Inputs
$33,000 Black-Scholes-Merton modelDiscount rate22.4 %
Risk-free rate4.0 %
Equity volatility92.5 %
The above significant unobservable inputs are bank certificatessubject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions. The use of depositsignificant unobservable inputs creates uncertainty in the measurement of fair value as of the reporting date. Significant increases or decreases in the discount rate, risk-free rate, and equity volatility in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. It is not possible for us to predict the effect of future economic or market conditions on our estimated fair values.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we sold our remaining equity securities of approximately 467.5 thousand shares in Schlumberger, Ltd. and received proceeds of approximately $22.0 million. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a total gain of $8.2 million related to this investment, which included a $0.5 million gain recognized upon the sale of our investment and a $7.7 million gain as a result of the change in short-term investments or current assets.

Ourfair value of the investment during the period. This activity is reported in Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. This investment was classified as Level 1 and based on the quoted stock price.

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Contingent Consideration
Other financial instruments measured using Level 3 unobservable inputs primarily consist of potential earnout payments associated with our business acquisitions in fiscal year 2019 and certain consulting services. Contingent consideration is recorded in Accrued Liabilities and Other Noncurrent Liabilities on the MOTIVE acquisition.Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of milestone achievements. The valuation techniques used for determiningfollowing table reconciles changes in the fair value of our Level 3 liabilities for the potentialperiods presented below:
(in thousands)20222021
Liabilities at beginning of period$2,996 $9,123 
Additions1,500 — 
Total gains or losses:
Included in earnings(224)1,123 
Settlements1
(250)(7,250)
Liabilities at end of period$4,022 $2,996 
(1)Settlements represent earnout payments that have been paid or earned during the period.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
We have certain assets that are described furthersubject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. For these nonfinancial assets, measurement at fair value in Note 2.

The following table summarizes ourperiods subsequent to their initial recognition is applicable if they are determined to be impaired. These assets generally include property, plant and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets, and operating lease right-of-use assets. If measured at fair value presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, these would generally be classified within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Further details on any changes in valuation of these assets is provided in their respective footnotes.

Other Equity Securities
We also hold various other equity securities without readily determinable fair values. These equity securities are measured at cost, less any impairments, and recorded within Investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheet asSheets. As of September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Recurring fair value measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

$

1,500

 

$

 —

 

$

1,500

 

$

 —

 

Corporate and municipal debt securities

 

 

15,818

 

 

 —

 

 

15,818

 

 

 —

 

U.S. government and federal agency securities

 

 

27,173

 

 

24,853

 

 

2,320

 

 

 —

 

Total short-term investments

 

 

44,491

 

 

24,853

 

 

19,638

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

521,375

 

 

521,375

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Investments

 

 

70,173

 

 

70,173

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other current assets

 

 

32,439

 

 

32,189

 

 

250

 

 

 —

 

Other assets

 

 

6,695

 

 

6,695

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

675,173

 

$

655,285

 

$

19,888

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent earnout liability

 

$

14,879

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

14,879

 

2022 and 2021, the aggregate balance of these equity securities was $23.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we did not record any impairments on these investments.

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The following table reconciles changes in the balance of our equity securities, without readily determinable fair values, for the periods presented below:

Year Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)20222021
Assets at beginning of period$2,865 $— 
Purchases15,177 2,865 
Transfers in1
3,000 — 
Unrealized gain included in earnings2,703 — 
Assets at end of period$23,745 $2,865 
(1)Conversion from debt to equity security
Geothermal Investments
As of September 30, 2022 and 2021 the aggregate balance of our debt and equity security investments in geothermal energy was $23.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively. All of our geothermal investments are considered a Level 3 input based on the absence of market activity. These investments include assets measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis (discussed in the subsections above).
Other Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government and in federally insured deposit accounts. The carrying value of accounts receivable, other current and noncurrent assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2022 and 2021.

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The following information presents the supplemental fair value information aboutfor our current and long-term fixed-rate debt at September 30, 20172022 and September 30, 2016.

2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt

 

$

492.9

 

$

491.8

 

Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt

 

$

529.0

 

$

529.6

 

September 30,
(in millions)2022    2021
Current portion of long-term debt, net1
Carrying value$— $483.5 
Fair value— 541.6 
Long-term debt, net
Carrying value542.6 542.0 
Fair value430.7 554.3 

(1)On October 27, 2021 we redeemed the outstanding 2025 Notes. See Note 7—Debt to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The fair value forvalues of the $500 millioncurrent and long-term fixed-rate debt wasis based on broker quotes at September 30, 2017.2022 and 2021.  The notes are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as they are not actively traded in markets.

NOTE 10  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

NOTE 14 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

We maintain a domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain U.S. employees who meet certain age and service requirements. In July 2003, we revised the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Employee Retirement Plan (“Pension Plan”) to close the Pension Plan to new participants effective October 1, 2003, and reduce benefit accruals for current participants through September 30, 2006, at which time benefit accruals were discontinued and the Pension Plan was frozen.


The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and fair value of Pension Plan assets over the two-year period ended September 30, 20172022 and a statement of the funded status as of September 30, 20172022 and 2016:

2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

Accumulated Benefit Obligation

 

$

109,976

 

$

109,731

Changes in projected benefit obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)20222021
Accumulated benefit obligationAccumulated benefit obligation$60,463 $110,352 
Changes in projected benefit obligations:Changes in projected benefit obligations:

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

109,731

 

$

107,417

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$110,352 $116,146 

Interest cost

 

 

4,053

 

 

4,266

Interest cost2,537 2,925 

Actuarial loss

 

 

3,633

 

 

15,051

Actuarial (gain) lossActuarial (gain) loss(16,260)7,111 

Benefits paid

 

 

(7,441)

 

 

(17,003)

Benefits paid(36,166)(15,749)
OtherOther— (81)

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

 

$

109,976

 

$

109,731

Projected benefit obligation at end of year$60,463 $110,352 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in plan assets:Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

90,748

 

$

98,060

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$87,255 $86,103 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

9,470

 

 

9,653

Actual return on plan assets(14,324)11,835 

Employer contribution

 

 

39

 

 

38

Employer contribution5,000 5,066 

Benefits paid

 

 

(7,441)

 

 

(17,003)

Benefits paid(36,167)(15,749)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

$

92,816

 

$

90,748

Fair value of plan assets at end of year$41,764 $87,255 

Funded status of the plan at end of year

 

$

(17,160)

 

$

(18,983)

Funded status of the plan at end of year$(18,699)$(23,097)


Fluctuations in actuarial gains and losses during the period are primarily due to changes in the discount rate and investment returns. The mortality table issued by the Society of Actuaries in October 2021 was used for the September 30, 2022 pension calculation.
The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 20172022 and 20162021 are as follows (in thousands):

follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,
(in thousands)(in thousands)20222021

Accrued liabilities

    

$

(45)

    

$

(45)

Accrued liabilities$—     $— 

Noncurrent liabilities-other

 

 

(17,115)

 

 

(18,938)

Noncurrent liabilities-other(18,699)(23,097)

Net amount recognized

 

$

(17,160)

 

$

(18,983)

Net amount recognized$(18,699)$(23,097)

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The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss

    

$

(28,873)

    

$

(34,112)

September 30,
(in thousands)20222021
Net actuarial loss$15,703     $26,268 

The amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and

Unrecognized actuarial gains/losses outside of a corridor of the greater of: 1) 10 percent of the Projected Benefit Obligation, or 2) the fair value of assets, are amortized into expense for the year on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service years of participants. Amortization is not yet reflected in periodic benefit cost expected to be amortized in next year’s periodic benefit cost is a net actuarial loss of $1.8 million.

carried from year-to-year as the calculation resets each year.

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The weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30,

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

2022    2021    2020

Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs

 

3.64

%  

4.27

%  

4.32

%

Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs2.75 %2.66 %3.16 %

Discount rate for year-end obligations

 

3.79

%  

3.64

%  

4.27

%

Discount rate for year-end obligations5.44 %2.75 %2.66 %

Expected return on plan assets

 

6.17

%  

5.89

%  

6.26

%

Expected return on plan assets4.25 %3.50 %4.65 %

The mortality table issued by the Society

We made a voluntary contribution of Actuaries$5.0 million in October 2017 was used for the September 30, 2017 pension calculation. The new mortality information reflects improved life expectanciesboth fiscal year 2022 and projected mortality improvements. 

We did not make any contributions to the Pension Plan in fiscal 2017.year 2021. In fiscal 2018,year 2023, we do not expect minimum contributions required by law to be needed. However, we may make contributions in fiscal 2018year 2023 if needed to fund unexpected distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets.


Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit) were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020

Interest cost

 

$

4,053

 

$

4,266

 

$

4,584

 

Interest cost$2,537 $2,925 $3,598 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(5,130)

 

 

(5,616)

 

 

(6,855)

 

Expected return on plan assets1
Expected return on plan assets1
(2,481)(3,722)(4,784)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

2,891

 

 

2,083

 

 

1,308

 

Recognized net actuarial loss2,080 3,205 2,718 

Settlement

 

 

1,640

 

 

4,964

 

 

2,873

 

Settlement expenseSettlement expense9,031 3,448 3,001 
OtherOther— (81)— 

Net pension expense

 

$

3,454

 

$

5,697

 

$

1,910

 

Net pension expense$11,167 $5,775 $4,533 

(1)The Company uses the fair value of plan assets in determining the expected return on plan assets.

We record settlement expense when benefit payments exceed the total annual serviceinterest costs. During March 2022, the Company's domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan was amended to include a limited lump sum distribution option and interest costs.

a special eligibility window to be available to certain participants. During the period beginning on May 2, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2022, these participants could elect the limited lump sum distribution. This one-time lump sum was subsequently paid in August 2022 and resulted in a pension settlement charge of $7.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2022.


The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30,

Year Ended September 30,

 

Year Ended September 30,

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

2022

    

2023 – 2027

    

Total

 

2023202320242025202620272028 – 2032Total

$

16,050

 

$

6,844

 

$

7,222

 

$

5,591

 

$

6,383

 

$

32,723

 

$

74,813

 

5,479 $5,049 $5,614 $5,088 $5,376 $22,827 $49,433 

Included in the Pension Plan is an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation
Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. The investment strategy is intended to help pay the cost of the Pension Plan while providing adequate security to meet the benefits promised under the Pension Plan. We maintain a diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value that might occur from devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls are considered. Pension Plan assets are invested in portfolios of diversified public-market equity securities and fixed income securities. The Pension Plan does not directly hold securities of the Company.

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The expected long-term rate of return on Pension Plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the Pension Plan’s investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the return and volatility of various asset classes.

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During the 2021 fiscal year, we implemented a glide-path strategy with a goal to reduce risk as certain funded levels are achieved and began aligning our fixed income exposure with our pension liabilities. The target allocation for 20182023 and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan at the end of fiscal 2017years 2022 and 2016,2021, by asset category, were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

 

of Plan

 

 

Target

 

Assets at

 

 

Allocation

 

September 30, 

 

Target AllocationSeptember 30,

Asset Category

    

2018

    

2017

    

2016

 

Asset Category2023    2022    2021

U.S. equities

 

45

%  

50

%  

 62

%

U.S. equities17 %18 %46 %

International equities

 

20

 

16

 

 12

 

International equities12 11 17 

Fixed income

 

35

 

34

 

 21

 

Fixed income71 71 37 

Real estate and other

 

 —

 

 —

 

 5

 

Total

 

100

%  

100

%  

 100

%

Total100 %100 %100 %

PLAN ASSETS

Plan Assets

The fair value of Pension Plan assets at September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, summarized by level within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 9,13—Fair Value Measurement of Financial Instruments, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value as of September 30, 2017

 

September 30, 2022

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)Total    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Short-term investments

 

$

3,488

 

$

3,488

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Short-term investments$555 $555 $— $— 

Mutual funds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds:

Domestic stock funds

 

 

18,377

 

 

18,377

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Domestic stock funds7,318 7,318 — — 

Bond funds

 

 

18,357

 

 

18,357

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Bond funds29,093 29,093 — — 

Balanced funds

 

 

18,222

 

 

18,222

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

International stock funds

 

 

14,583

 

 

14,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

International stock funds4,739 4,739 — — 

Total mutual funds

 

 

69,539

 

 

69,539

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total mutual funds41,150 41,150 — — 

Domestic common stock

 

 

19,692

 

 

19,692

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Oil and gas properties

 

 

97

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

97

 

Oil and gas properties59 — — 59 

Total

 

$

92,816

 

$

92,719

 

$

 —

 

$

97

 

Total$41,764 $41,705 $— $59 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value as of September 30, 2016

 

September 30, 2021

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)Total    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Short-term investments

 

$

467

 

$

467

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Short-term investments$2,444 $2,444 $— $— 

Mutual funds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds:

Domestic stock funds

 

 

36,107

 

 

36,107

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Domestic stock funds35,212 35,212 — — 

Bond funds

 

 

22,809

 

 

22,809

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Bond funds17,679 17,679 — — 
Balanced fundsBalanced funds17,520 17,520 — — 

International stock funds

 

 

11,334

 

 

11,334

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

International stock funds14,379 14,379 — — 

Total mutual funds

 

 

70,250

 

 

70,250

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total mutual funds84,790 84,790 — — 

Domestic common stock

 

 

18,305

 

 

18,305

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Foreign equity stock

 

 

1,549

 

 

1,549

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Oil and gas properties

 

 

177

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

177

 

Oil and gas properties21 — — 21 

Total

 

$

90,748

 

$

90,571

 

$

 —

 

$

177

 

Total$87,255 $87,234 $— $21 

The

As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Pension Plan’s financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.  The Plan has no assets utilizing Level 2.  TheAs of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Pension Plan’s assets utilizing Level 3 inputs consist of oil and gas properties. The fair value of oil and gas properties is determined by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., based upon actual revenue received for the previous twelve-month period and experience with similar assets.

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The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Pension Plan’s Level 3 assets for the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

Properties

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

$

177

 

$

 387

 

Unrealized losses relating to property still held at the reporting date

 

 

(80)

 

 

(210)

 

Balance, end of year

 

$

97

 

$

 177

 

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

Substantially all employees on the United StatesU.S. payroll may elect to participate in our 401(k)/Thrift Plan by contributing a portion of their earnings. We contribute an amount equal to 100 percent of the first five percent of the participant’s compensation subject to certain limitations. The annual expense incurred for this defined contribution plan was $16.6$24.8 million, $21.6$13.6 million and $24.8$23.8 million in fiscal 2017, 2016years 2022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively.

During fiscal 2016, we determined that employee workforce reductions which started during 2015 and continued into 2016 due to reduced drilling activity resulted in a partial plan termination

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NOTE 11  SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

NOTE 15 SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

The following reflects the activity in our reserve for bad debtexpected credit losses on trade receivables for 2017, 2016fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2015:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Reserve for bad debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at October 1,

 

$

2,696

 

$

6,181

 

$

4,597

 

Provision for (recovery of) bad debt

 

 

2,016

 

 

(2,013)

 

 

6,034

 

(Write-off) recovery of bad debt

 

 

1,009

 

 

(1,472)

 

 

(4,450)

 

Balance at September 30, 

 

$

5,721

 

$

2,696

 

$

6,181

 

2020:

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September 30,
(in thousands)2022    2021    2020
Reserve for credit losses:
Balance at October 1,$2,068 $1,820 $9,927 
Provision for credit loss1,077 203 2,203 
(Write-off) recovery of credit loss(170)45 (10,310)
Balance at September 30, $2,975 $2,068 $1,820 

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Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, net, accrued liabilities and long-termnoncurrent liabilities —other at September 30, 2022 and 2021 consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2017

    

2016

 

(in thousands)

(in thousands)(in thousands)2022    2021

Accounts receivable, net of reserve:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net of reserve:

Trade receivables

 

$

398,348

 

$

286,998

Trade receivables$430,944 $204,424 

Income tax receivable

 

 

78,726

 

 

37,971

Income tax receivable27,769 24,470 

Insurance recovery receivable

 

 

 —

 

 

50,200

Total accounts receivable, net of reserve

 

$

477,074

 

$

375,169

Total accounts receivable, net of reserve$458,713 $228,894 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

$

32,439

 

$

27,566

Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net:Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net:

Deferred mobilization

 

 

6,458

 

 

9,913

Deferred mobilization$5,048 $3,734 

Prepaid insurance

 

 

4,060

 

 

4,354

Prepaid insurance7,498 7,313 

Prepaid value added tax

 

 

3,870

 

 

1,407

Prepaid value added tax6,628 7,682 

Prepaid income taxes

 

 

 —

 

 

26,138

Prepaid maintenance and rentPrepaid maintenance and rent13,092 5,540 
Accrued demobilization, netAccrued demobilization, net6,319 4,513 
Prepaid operating expensesPrepaid operating expenses— 17,959 
Prepaid equipmentPrepaid equipment10,091 — 

Other

 

 

8,293

 

 

8,689

Other17,787 20,837 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

55,120

 

$

78,067

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets, netTotal prepaid expenses and other current assets, net$66,463 $67,578 

Accrued liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities:

Accrued operating costs

 

$

36,949

 

$

17,009

Accrued operating costs$26,539 $20,872 

Payroll and employee benefits

 

 

54,941

 

 

43,547

Payroll and employee benefits58,604 69,311 

Taxes payable, other than income tax

 

 

35,638

 

 

31,443

Taxes payable, other than income tax26,786 25,329 

Self-insurance liabilities

 

 

22,159

 

 

14,801

Self-insurance liabilities38,422 40,060 

Deferred income

 

 

25,893

 

 

34,681

Deferred income19,821 8,546 

Deferred mobilization

 

 

9,828

 

 

17,923

Advance payment for sale of property, plant and equipmentAdvance payment for sale of property, plant and equipment— 86,524 
Deferred mobilization revenueDeferred mobilization revenue8,959 4,662 

Accrued income taxes

 

 

8,011

 

 

 —

Accrued income taxes40,833 881 

Litigation and claims

 

 

1,779

 

 

70,535

Contingent liabilityContingent liability2,750 5,985 
Operating lease liabilityOperating lease liability12,382 12,624 

Other

 

 

13,485

 

 

4,700

Other6,055 8,698 

Total accrued liabilities

 

$

208,683

 

$

234,639

Total accrued liabilities$241,151 $283,492 

Noncurrent liabilities — Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncurrent liabilities — Other:

Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans

 

$

37,989

 

$

39,762

Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans$40,423 $47,263 

Self-insurance liabilities

 

 

29,037

 

 

21,651

Self-insurance liabilities38,422 40,910 

Contingent earnout liability

 

 

14,879

 

 

 —

Deferred mobilization

 

 

7,689

 

 

24,781

Contingent liabilityContingent liability1,272 1,759 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue3,162 1,003 

Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties

 

 

3,562

 

 

12,502

Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties2,381 2,578 
Operating lease liabilityOperating lease liability27,350 37,864 
Payroll tax deferral1
Payroll tax deferral1
— 15,424 

Other

 

 

8,253

 

 

4,085

Other377 956 

Total noncurrent liabilities — other

 

$

101,409

 

$

102,781

Total noncurrent liabilities — other$113,387 $147,757 

NOTE 12  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Cash payments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

22,936

 

$

28,011

 

$

11,651

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

3,749

 

$

15,577

 

$

131,128

 

Capital expenditures(1)Deferral related to the provisions within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, enacted on the Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsMarch 27, 2020, which allows for the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for asdeferral of the endemployer share of the year.  The

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following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures incurred

 

$

408,106

 

$

241,290

 

$

1,033,241

 

Additions incurred in prior year but paid for in current year

 

 

9,465

 

 

25,344

 

 

123,548

 

Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the period

 

 

(20,004)

 

 

(9,465)

 

 

(25,344)

 

Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

$

397,567

 

$

257,169

 

$

1,131,445

 

NOTE 13  RISK FACTORS

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT

Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short-term investments and trade receivables.  We place temporary cash investments in the U.S. with established financial institutions and invest in a diversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term money market instruments.  Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the oil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions.  International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the movement of funds.  Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies.  We perform credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables.  We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses.  Such an allowance is based on management’s knowledge of customer accounts.

VOLATILITY OF MARKET

Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices.  Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict with any degree of certainty.  While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer’s future spending levels.  This volatility, along with the difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices.  As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity.  Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs.  A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for drilling services.  This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker’s compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $5 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker’s compensation, general liability claims and claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters’ estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

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We have a wholly-owned captive insurance company which finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS

International drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.  Also, the success of our international operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management’s control.  These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws.  Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Estimates from published sources indicate that Argentina is a highly inflationary country, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period based on inflation data published by the respective governments.  Regardless, all of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. 

Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities.  While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms acceptable to us.

NOTE 14  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS

NOTE 16 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Purchase Commitments
Equipment, parts and supplies are ordered in advance to promote efficient construction and capital improvement progress. At September 30, 2017,2022, we had purchase commitments for equipment, parts and supplies of approximately $56.2$148.6 million.

LEASES

At September 30, 2017, we were leasing approximately 221,021 square feet of office space near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.  We also

Lease Obligations
    Refer to Note 5—Leases for additional information on our lease other office space and equipment for use in operations.  For operating leases that contain built-in pre-determined rent escalations, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.  Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.  Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year at September 30, 2017 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

    

Amount

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

2018

 

$

8,015

 

2019

 

 

5,454

 

2020

 

 

3,795

 

2021

 

 

2,944

 

2022

 

 

2,926

 

Thereafter

 

 

6,825

 

Total

 

$

29,959

 

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Total rent expense was $14.0 million,  $13.5 million and $13.6 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

CONTINGENCIES

Various legal actions, the majority of which arise in the ordinary course of business, are pending.  We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles.  With the exception of the matters discussed below, none of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

Guarantee Arrangements

We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

Contingencies
During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain or loss contingency.  We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies,, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies andor recognize income until realized.  The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010.  Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (“HPIDC”("HPIDC"), and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”) and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. (“Petroleo”).  Our subsidiaries seek, seeking damages for the takingseizure of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, HPIDC, and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana (“DOJ”).  The court’s approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ’s investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of HPIDC's offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We also engaged in discussions with the Inspector General’s office of the Department of Interior (“DOI”) regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ’s investigation. Although we do not presently anticipate any further action by the DOI in this matter, we can provide no assurance as to the timing or eventual outcome of the DOI’s consideration of the matter. 

On or about April 28, 2015, Joshua Keel ("Keel"),

In May 2018, an employee of our subsidiary, HPIDC, filedwas involved in a petitioncar accident in his personal vehicle while not clocked in for work. The accident resulted in a fatality of a passenger in the 152nd Judicial Court for Harris County, Texas (Cause No. 2015-24531) against us, our customer and several subcontractors of our customer.other vehicle. The suit arose from injuries Keel sustained in an accident that occurred while he was working on HPIDC Rig 223 in New Mexico in July of 2014. Keel alleged that the defendants were negligent and negligent per se, acted recklessly, intentionally, and/or with an utterly wanton disregard for the rights and safetyestate of the plaintiffvictim, his widow and sought damages wellchildren subsequently brought a lawsuit against the employee and HPIDC in excess of $100 million.  Pursuant toTexas State District Court in January 2020. In February 2022, trial began in the termsmatter and the jury reached a verdict against HPIDC and our employee for approximately $126.0 million, including interest. In March 2022, the court entered a judgment consistent with the findings of the drilling contract between HPIDC and its customer, HPIDC indemnified most of the co-defendants in the lawsuit. On September 14, 2016, the parties in the Keel litigation entered into a global settlement agreement, which was approved by the court on October 14, 2016. The total settlement amount of $72 million, accrued at September 30, 2016, was paid byjury. In April 2022, the Company and its insurers filed post-trial motions, none of which were granted by the trial judge. However, on behalfJune 23, 2022, Plaintiffs' counsel filed a Voluntary Remittitur with the trial court, which formally reduced the verdict to $60.0 million. The Company and its insurers are currently filing motions to appeal the judgement. Accordingly, the Company cannot make an estimate of all defendants, in December 2016, pursuantthe possible loss at this time. As of September 30, 2022, we have incurred expenses, mainly legal fees, against the insurance deductible. At this time, we believe our insurance policies will be responsive to industry standard contractual indemnification obligations. 

NOTE 15  SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate principallythe amounts over our $3.0 million insurance deductible and that foreseeable exposures to the Company exceeding the deductible will be recovered through insurance. Accordingly, we do not believe this exposure will exceed our insurance coverage limits.

    The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to various other pending legal actions arising in the contractordinary course of our business. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. Although no assurance can be given, we believe, based on our experiences to date and taking into account established reserves and insurance, that the ultimate resolution of such items will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations. When we determine a loss is probable of occurring and is reasonably estimable, we accrue an undiscounted liability for such contingencies based on our best estimate using information available at that time. If the estimated loss is a range of potential outcomes and there is no better estimate within the range, we accrue the amount at the low end of the range. We disclose contingencies where an adverse outcome may be material, or in the judgment of management, we conclude the matter should otherwise be disclosed.
NOTE 17 BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Description of the Business
We are a performance-driven drilling industry. The contractsolutions and technologies company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma with operations in all major U.S. onshore oil and gas producing basins as well as South America and the Middle East. Our drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies.  We believe we are the recognized industry leader in drilling as well as technological innovation. We focus on offering our customers an integrated solutions-based approach by combining proprietary rig technology, automation software, and digital expertise into our rig operations rather than a product-based offering, such as a rig or separate technology package. Our contract drilling business includesservices operations are organized into the following reportable operating business segments: U.S. Land,North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico and International Land.  Solutions. 
Each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit that is managed separately.  Our primary international areas of operation include Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia, U.A.E.separately, and other South American and Middle Eastern countries.  Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments.  Revenues included in Other consist of rental income as well as technology services provided for directional drilling process.  Consolidatedconsolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

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 Our real estate operations, our incubator program for new research and development projects, and our wholly-owned captive insurance companies are included in "Other." External revenues included in “Other” primarily consist of rental income.

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Segment Performance

We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from continuing operations (segment operating income)income (loss)) before income taxes which includes:

·

revenues from external and internal customers

·

direct operating costs

Revenues from external and internal customers

·

depreciation and

Direct operating costs

·

allocated general and administrative costs

Depreciation and amortization

Allocated general and administrative costs
Asset impairment charges
Restructuring charges
but excludes gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment, other (gain) loss on sale of assets, and corporate selling, general and administrative costs, for othercorporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

restructuring charges.

General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods may be used which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in our core businesses.  We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods.  We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers.  Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons.  However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods. 

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Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for continuing operations for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 is shown in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

 

External

 

Inter-

 

Total

 

Operating

 

and

 

Total

 

to Long-Lived

(in thousands)

    

Sales

    

Segment

    

Sales

    

Income (Loss)

    

Amortization

    

Assets

    

Assets

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract Drilling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Land

 

$

1,439,523

 

$

 —

 

$

1,439,523

 

$

(94,880)

 

$

499,486

 

$

4,967,074

 

$

394,508

Offshore

 

 

136,263

 

 

 —

 

 

136,263

 

 

24,201

 

 

11,764

 

 

99,533

 

 

2,847

International Land

 

 

212,972

 

 

 —

 

 

212,972

 

 

(7,224)

 

 

53,622

 

 

413,392

 

 

3,400

 

 

 

1,788,758

 

 

 —

 

 

1,788,758

 

 

(77,903)

 

 

564,872

 

 

5,479,999

 

 

400,755

Other

 

 

15,983

 

 

862

 

 

16,845

 

 

(9,449)

 

 

20,671

 

 

959,986

 

 

7,351

 

 

 

1,804,741

 

 

862

 

 

1,805,603

 

 

(87,352)

 

 

585,543

 

 

6,439,985

 

 

408,106

Eliminations

 

 

 —

 

 

(862)

 

 

(862)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Total

 

$

1,804,741

 

$

 —

 

$

1,804,741

 

$

(87,352)

 

$

585,543

 

$

6,439,985

 

$

408,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

 

External

 

Inter-

 

Total

 

Operating

 

 

 

 

Total

 

to Long-Lived

(in thousands)

 

Sales

    

Segment

    

Sales

    

Income (Loss)

 

Depreciation

    

Assets

    

Assets

September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract Drilling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Land

 

$

1,242,462

 

$

 —

 

$

1,242,462

 

$

74,118

 

$

508,237

 

$

5,005,299

 

$

209,156

Offshore

 

 

138,601

 

 

 —

 

 

138,601

 

 

15,659

 

 

12,495

 

 

105,152

 

 

9,694

International Land

 

 

229,894

 

 

 —

 

 

229,894

 

 

(14,086)

 

 

57,102

 

 

487,181

 

 

2,364

 

 

 

1,610,957

 

 

 —

 

 

1,610,957

 

 

75,691

 

 

577,834

 

 

5,597,632

 

 

221,214

Other

 

 

13,275

 

 

855

 

 

14,130

 

 

(7,491)

 

 

20,753

 

 

1,234,323

 

 

20,076

 

 

 

1,624,232

 

 

855

 

 

1,625,087

 

 

68,200

 

 

598,587

 

 

6,831,955

 

 

241,290

Eliminations

 

 

 —

 

 

(855)

 

 

(855)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Total

 

$

1,624,232

 

$

 —

 

$

1,624,232

 

$

68,200

 

$

598,587

 

$

6,831,955

 

$

241,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

 

External

 

Inter-

 

Total

 

Operating

 

 

 

 

Total

 

to Long-Lived

(in thousands)

    

Sales

    

Segment

    

Sales

    

Income (Loss)

    

Depreciation

    

Assets

    

Assets

September 30, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract Drilling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Land

 

$

2,523,518

 

$

 —

 

$

2,523,518

 

$

698,375

 

$

519,950

 

$

5,429,179

 

$

949,978

Offshore

 

 

241,666

 

 

 —

 

 

241,666

 

 

68,002

 

 

11,659

 

 

118,852

 

 

16,100

International Land

 

 

382,331

 

 

 —

 

 

382,331

 

 

(7,093)

 

 

57,334

 

 

565,712

 

 

39,645

 

 

 

3,147,515

 

 

 —

 

 

3,147,515

 

 

759,284

 

 

588,943

 

 

6,113,743

 

 

1,005,723

Other

 

 

14,187

 

 

880

 

 

15,067

 

 

(10,911)

 

 

19,096

 

 

1,025,402

 

 

27,518

 

 

 

3,161,702

 

 

880

 

 

3,162,582

 

 

748,373

 

 

608,039

 

 

7,139,145

 

 

1,033,241

Eliminations

 

 

 —

 

 

(880)

 

 

(880)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Total

 

$

3,161,702

 

$

 —

 

$

3,161,702

 

$

748,373

 

$

608,039

 

$

7,139,145

 

$

1,033,241

tables:

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September 30, 2022
(in thousands)North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational SolutionsOtherEliminationsTotal
External sales$1,788,167 $125,465 $136,072 $9,240 $— $2,058,944 
Intersegment— — — 57,047 (57,047)— 
Total sales1,788,167 125,465 136,072 66,287 (57,047)2,058,944 
Segment operating income (loss)121,893 23,214 (138)12,720 (6,422)151,267 
Depreciation and amortization375,250 9,175 4,156 1,701 — 390,282 

September 30, 2021
(in thousands)North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational SolutionsOtherEliminationsTotal
External sales$1,026,364 $126,399 $57,917 $7,888 $— $1,218,568 
Intersegment— — — 35,416 (35,416)— 
Total sales1,026,364 126,399 57,917 43,304 (35,416)1,218,568 
Segment operating income (loss)(287,176)15,969 (21,003)(9,704)(1,580)(303,494)
Depreciation and amortization392,415 10,557 2,013 1,426 — 406,411 

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(in thousands)North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational SolutionsOtherEliminationsTotal
External sales$1,474,380 $143,149 $144,185 $12,213 $— $1,773,927 
Intersegment— — — 36,901 (36,901)— 
Total sales1,474,380 143,149 144,185 49,114 (36,901)1,773,927 
Segment operating income (loss)(393,902)7,478 (162,368)4,403 — (544,389)
Depreciation and amortization438,039 11,681 17,531 1,241 — 468,492 

The following table reconciles segment operating income (loss) per the tables above to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

(87,352)

 

$

68,200

 

$

748,373

 

Segment operating income (loss)$151,267 $(303,494)$(544,389)

Income from asset sales

 

 

20,627

 

 

9,896

 

 

11,834

 

Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation

 

 

(105,816)

 

 

(104,062)

 

 

(88,244)

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

(172,541)

 

 

(25,966)

 

 

671,963

 

Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipmentGain on reimbursement of drilling equipment29,443 12,322 26,959 
Other gain (loss) on sale of assetsOther gain (loss) on sale of assets5,432 (11,280)19,816 
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs, corporate depreciation and corporate restructuring chargesCorporate selling, general and administrative costs, corporate depreciation and corporate restructuring charges(140,850)(126,097)(122,573)
Operating income (loss) from continuing operationsOperating income (loss) from continuing operations45,292 (428,549)(620,187)

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

Interest and dividend income

 

 

5,915

 

 

3,166

 

 

5,840

 

Interest and dividend income18,090 10,254 7,304 

Interest expense

 

 

(19,747)

 

 

(22,913)

 

 

(15,023)

 

Interest expense(19,203)(23,955)(24,474)

Loss on investment securities

 

 

 —

 

 

(25,989)

 

 

 —

 

Gain (loss) on investment securitiesGain (loss) on investment securities57,937 6,727 (8,720)
Gain on sale of subsidiaryGain on sale of subsidiary— — 14,963 
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt(60,083)— — 

Other

 

 

1,775

 

 

(965)

 

 

(901)

 

Other(11,115)(5,657)(5,384)

Total unallocated amounts

 

 

(12,057)

 

 

(46,701)

 

 

(10,084)

 

Total unallocated amounts(14,374)(12,631)(16,311)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

(184,598)

 

$

(72,667)

 

$

661,879

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes$30,918 $(441,180)$(636,498)

The following table reconciles segment total assets to total assets as reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands)20222021
Total assets1
North America Solutions$3,406,824 $3,418,569 
Offshore Gulf of Mexico80,993 84,580 
International Solutions330,974 269,820 
Other120,305 95,398 
3,939,096 3,868,367 
Investments and corporate operations416,435 1,165,761 
Total assets from continuing operations$4,355,531 $5,034,128 
(1)Assets by segment exclude investments in subsidiaries and intersegment activity.
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The following table presents revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

2017

    

2016

    

2015

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)(in thousands)202220212020
Operating revenuesOperating revenues

United States

 

$

1,591,769

 

$

1,386,786

 

$

2,750,043

 

United States$1,920,026 $1,158,230 $1,626,407 

Argentina

 

 

157,257

 

 

159,427

 

 

177,984

 

Argentina91,385 27,855 84,402 
BahrainBahrain16,986 27,435 28,653 
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates5,698 957 24,716 

Colombia

 

 

37,554

 

 

20,488

 

 

70,076

 

Colombia22,003 1,674 6,414 

Ecuador

 

 

 6

 

 

4,948

 

 

30,987

 

Other Foreign

 

 

18,155

 

 

52,583

 

 

132,612

 

Other foreignOther foreign2,846 2,417 3,335 

Total

 

$

1,804,741

 

$

1,624,232

 

$

3,161,702

 

Total$2,058,944 $1,218,568 $1,773,927 

Long-Lived Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

4,686,235

 

$

4,804,328

 

$

5,149,315

 

Argentina

 

 

155,978

 

 

183,286

 

 

211,862

 

Colombia

 

 

81,798

 

 

91,815

 

 

102,401

 

Ecuador

 

 

22,298

 

 

438

 

 

28,918

 

Other Foreign

 

 

54,742

 

 

64,866

 

 

70,674

 

Total

 

$

5,001,051

 

$

5,144,733

 

$

5,563,170

 

Long-lived assets are comprised of

The following table presents property, plant and equipment.

Revenues from one customer accounted for approximately 9 percent, 8 percent and 6 percentequipment by country based on the location of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Revenues from another customer accounted for approximately 9 percent, 9 percent and 5 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Collectively, the receivables from these customers were $59.0 million and $58.1 million at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

NOTE 16  GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In March 2015, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (“the issuer”), a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“parent”, “the guarantor”), issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent. No subsidiaries of the parent

service provided:

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Year Ended September 30,
(in thousands)20222021
Property, plant and equipment, net
United States$2,872,145 $3,042,140 
Argentina54,789 50,944 
Colombia21,809 22,959 
Other foreign12,066 11,244 
Total$2,960,809 $3,127,287 

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NOTE 18 RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

currently guarantee the notes, subject to certain provisions that if any subsidiary guarantees certain other debt of the issuer or parent, then such subsidiary will provide a guarantee of the obligation under the notes. 

In connection with the notes, we are providing the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure requirements. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements.  Condensed consolidating financial information for the issuer, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and parent, guarantor, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is shown in the tables below.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue

 

$

 —

 

$

1,575,787

 

$

229,021

 

$

(67)

 

$

1,804,741

 

Operating costs and other

 

 

16,566

 

 

1,707,473

 

 

254,125

 

 

(882)

 

 

1,977,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(16,566)

 

 

(131,686)

 

 

(25,104)

 

 

815

 

 

(172,541)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(240)

 

 

7,342

 

 

1,403

 

 

(815)

 

 

7,690

 

Interest expense

 

 

(398)

 

 

(20,136)

 

 

787

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,747)

 

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

 

(116,212)

 

 

(8,012)

 

 

 —

 

 

124,224

 

 

 —

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(133,416)

 

 

(152,492)

 

 

(22,914)

 

 

124,224

 

 

(184,598)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

(5,204)

 

 

(38,600)

 

 

(12,931)

 

 

 —

 

 

(56,735)

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(128,212)

 

 

(113,892)

 

 

(9,983)

 

 

124,224

 

 

(127,863)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,285

 

 

 —

 

 

3,285

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,634

 

 

 —

 

 

3,634

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(349)

 

 

 —

 

 

(349)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(128,212)

 

$

(113,892)

 

$

(10,332)

 

$

124,224

 

$

(128,212)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(128,212)

 

$

(113,892)

 

$

(10,332)

 

$

124,224

 

$

(128,212)

 

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized depreciation on securities, net

 

 

 —

 

 

(829)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(829)

 

Minimum pension liability adjustments, net

 

 

860

 

 

2,473

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,333

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

860

 

 

1,644

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,504

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(127,352)

 

$

(112,248)

 

$

(10,332)

 

$

124,224

 

$

(125,708)

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue

 

$

 —

 

$

 1,373,511

 

$

 250,791

 

$

(70)

 

$

 1,624,232

 

Operating costs and other

 

 

 13,145

 

 

 1,358,269

 

 

 280,107

 

 

(1,323)

 

 

 1,650,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(13,145)

 

 

 15,242

 

 

(29,316)

 

 

 1,253

 

 

(25,966)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense, net

 

 

(194)

 

 

(22,243)

 

 

(98)

 

 

(1,253)

 

 

(23,788)

 

Interest expense

 

 

(375)

 

 

(20,256)

 

 

(2,282)

 

 

 —

 

 

(22,913)

 

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

 

(47,166)

 

 

(14,472)

 

 

 —

 

 

 61,638

 

 

 —

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(60,880)

 

 

(41,729)

 

 

(31,696)

 

 

 61,638

 

 

(72,667)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

(4,052)

 

 

 5,127

 

 

(20,752)

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,677)

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(56,828)

 

 

(46,856)

 

 

(10,944)

 

 

 61,638

 

 

(52,990)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2,360

 

 

 —

 

 

 2,360

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6,198

 

 

 —

 

 

 6,198

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,838)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(56,828)

 

$

(46,856)

 

$

(14,782)

 

$

 61,638

 

$

(56,828)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Net loss

 

$

(56,828)

 

$

(46,856)

 

$

(14,782)

 

$

61,638

 

$

(56,828)

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation on securities, net

 

 

 —

 

 

2,772

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,772

 

Reclassification of realized losses in net income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

926

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

926

 

Minimum pension liability adjustments, net

 

 

(63)

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,525)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(63)

 

 

1,236

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,173

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(56,891)

 

$

(45,620)

 

$

(14,782)

 

$

61,638

 

$

(55,655)

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 2015

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue

 

$

 —

 

$

2,735,863

 

$

425,914

 

$

(75)

 

$

3,161,702

 

Operating costs and other

 

 

10,875

 

 

2,037,465

 

 

444,503

 

 

(3,104)

 

 

2,489,739

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

(10,875)

 

 

698,398

 

 

(18,589)

 

 

3,029

 

 

671,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(91)

 

 

7,523

 

 

536

 

 

(3,029)

 

 

4,939

 

Interest expense

 

 

(159)

 

 

(8,955)

 

 

(5,909)

 

 

 —

 

 

(15,023)

 

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

 

 

427,342

 

 

(13,128)

 

 

 —

 

 

(414,214)

 

 

 —

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

416,217

 

 

683,838

 

 

(23,962)

 

 

(414,214)

 

 

661,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision

 

 

(4,210)

 

 

258,536

 

 

(12,921)

 

 

 —

 

 

241,405

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

420,427

 

 

425,302

 

 

(11,041)

 

 

(414,214)

 

 

420,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(124)

 

 

 —

 

 

(124)

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(77)

 

 

 —

 

 

(77)

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(47)

 

 

 —

 

 

(47)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

420,427

 

$

425,302

 

$

(11,088)

 

$

(414,214)

 

$

420,427

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended September 30, 2015

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

     

Parent

     

Subsidiary

     

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

     

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

420,427

 

$

425,302

 

$

(11,088)

 

$

(414,214)

 

$

420,427

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized depreciation on securities, net

 

 

 —

 

 

(80,217)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(80,217)

 

Minimum pension liability adjustments, net

 

 

(666)

 

 

(3,620)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4,286)

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

(666)

 

 

(83,837)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(84,503)

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

419,761

 

$

341,465

 

$

(11,088)

 

$

(414,214)

 

$

335,924

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

   

Parent

   

Subsidiary

   

Subsidiaries

   

Eliminations

   

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(587)

 

$

508,091

 

$

13,871

 

$

 —

 

$

521,375

 

Short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

44,491

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

44,491

 

Accounts receivable, net of reserve

 

 

766

 

 

411,599

 

 

64,714

 

 

(5)

 

 

477,074

 

Inventories

 

 

 —

 

 

102,470

 

 

34,734

 

 

 —

 

 

137,204

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

12,200

 

 

6,383

 

 

36,979

 

 

(442)

 

 

55,120

 

Current assets of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

Total current assets

 

 

12,379

 

 

1,073,034

 

 

150,301

 

 

(447)

 

 

1,235,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

13,853

 

 

70,173

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

84,026

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

49,851

 

 

4,609,144

 

 

342,056

 

 

 —

 

 

5,001,051

 

Intercompany

 

 

90,885

 

 

1,746,662

 

 

248,540

 

 

(2,086,087)

 

 

 —

 

Goodwill

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

51,705

 

 

 —

 

 

51,705

 

Intangible assets, net of amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

50,785

 

 

 —

 

 

50,785

 

Other assets

 

 

4,955

 

 

3,839

 

 

8,360

 

 

 —

 

 

17,154

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

 

5,470,050

 

 

183,382

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,653,432)

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

5,641,973

 

$

7,686,234

 

$

851,747

 

$

(7,739,966)

 

$

6,439,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

82,360

 

$

48,679

 

$

4,589

 

$

 —

 

$

135,628

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

26,698

 

 

148,491

 

 

33,941

 

 

(447)

 

 

208,683

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

74

 

 

 —

 

 

74

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

109,058

 

 

197,170

 

 

38,604

 

 

(447)

 

 

344,385

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncurrent liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

492,902

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

492,902

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(11,201)

 

 

1,286,381

 

 

57,509

 

 

 —

 

 

1,332,689

 

Intercompany

 

 

1,354,068

 

 

210,823

 

 

521,096

 

 

(2,085,987)

 

 

 —

 

Other

 

 

25,457

 

 

43,471

 

 

32,481

 

 

 —

 

 

101,409

 

Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

4,012

 

 

 —

 

 

4,012

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,368,324

 

 

2,033,577

 

 

615,098

 

 

(2,085,987)

 

 

1,931,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

11,196

 

 

100

 

 

 —

 

 

(100)

 

 

11,196

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

487,248

 

 

52,437

 

 

1,039

 

 

(53,476)

 

 

487,248

 

Retained earnings

 

 

3,855,686

 

 

5,396,212

 

 

197,006

 

 

(5,593,218)

 

 

3,855,686

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

2,300

 

 

6,738

 

 

 —

 

 

(6,738)

 

 

2,300

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

 

(191,839)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(191,839)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,164,591

 

 

5,455,487

 

 

198,045

 

 

(5,653,532)

 

 

4,164,591

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

5,641,973

 

$

7,686,234

 

$

851,747

 

$

(7,739,966)

 

$

6,439,988

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

   

Parent

   

Subsidiary

   

Subsidiaries

   

Eliminations

   

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(955)

 

$

899,028

 

$

7,488

 

$

 —

 

$

905,561

 

Short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

44,148

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

44,148

 

Accounts receivable, net of reserve

 

 

 2

 

 

325,325

 

 

51,121

 

 

(1,279)

 

 

375,169

 

Inventories

 

 

 —

 

 

87,946

 

 

36,379

 

 

 —

 

 

124,325

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

6,928

 

 

20,625

 

 

71,753

 

 

(21,239)

 

 

78,067

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

 —

 

 

18,471

 

 

26,881

 

 

 —

 

 

45,352

 

Current assets of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

64

 

 

 —

 

 

64

 

Total current assets

 

 

5,975

 

 

1,395,543

 

 

193,686

 

 

(22,518)

 

 

1,572,686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

13,431

 

 

71,524

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

84,955

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

59,173

 

 

4,716,736

 

 

368,824

 

 

 —

 

 

5,144,733

 

Intercompany

 

 

16,147

 

 

1,399,323

 

 

260,939

 

 

(1,676,409)

 

 

 —

 

Goodwill

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

4,718

 

 

 —

 

 

4,718

 

Intangible assets, net of amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

919

 

 

 —

 

 

919

 

Other assets

 

 

233

 

 

267

 

 

23,508

 

 

 —

 

 

24,008

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

 

5,579,713

 

 

208,118

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,787,831)

 

 

 —

 

Total assets

 

$

5,674,672

 

$

7,791,511

 

$

852,594

 

$

(7,486,758)

 

$

6,832,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

80,000

 

$

10,868

 

$

5,828

 

$

(1,274)

 

$

95,422

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

1,822

 

 

176,985

 

 

35,598

 

 

20,234

 

 

234,639

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

59

 

 

 —

 

 

59

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

81,822

 

 

187,853

 

 

41,485

 

 

18,960

 

 

330,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncurrent liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

491,847

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

491,847

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(5,930)

 

 

1,303,324

 

 

45,062

 

 

 —

 

 

1,342,456

 

Intercompany

 

 

1,016,673

 

 

209,276

 

 

491,838

 

 

(1,717,787)

 

 

 —

 

Other

 

 

21,182

 

 

36,379

 

 

45,220

 

 

 —

 

 

102,781

 

Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,890

 

 

 —

 

 

3,890

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,031,925

 

 

2,040,826

 

 

586,010

 

 

(1,717,787)

 

 

1,940,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

11,140

 

 

100

 

 

 —

 

 

(100)

 

 

11,140

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

448,452

 

 

47,533

 

 

549

 

 

(48,082)

 

 

448,452

 

Retained earnings

 

 

4,289,807

 

 

5,510,105

 

 

224,550

 

 

(5,734,655)

 

 

4,289,807

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(204)

 

 

5,094

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,094)

 

 

(204)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

 

(188,270)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(188,270)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,560,925

 

 

5,562,832

 

 

225,099

 

 

(5,787,931)

 

 

4,560,925

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

5,674,672

 

$

7,791,511

 

$

852,594

 

$

(7,486,758)

 

$

6,832,019

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

(3,828)

 

$

349,929

 

$

11,116

 

$

 —

 

$

357,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(4,264)

 

 

(387,392)

 

 

(5,911)

 

 

 —

 

 

(397,567)

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

(69,866)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(69,866)

 

Acquisition of business, net cash received

 

 

(70,416)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(70,416)

 

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

69,449

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

69,449

 

Intercompany transfers

 

 

74,680

 

 

(74,680)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from asset sales

 

 

 —

 

 

22,724

 

 

688

 

 

 —

 

 

23,412

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

 —

 

 

(439,765)

 

 

(5,223)

 

 

 —

 

 

(444,988)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intercompany transfers

 

 

305,515

 

 

(305,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(305,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(305,515)

 

Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding

 

 

10,534

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10,534

 

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock

 

 

(5,848)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,848)

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

 

(490)

 

 

4,414

 

 

490

 

 

 —

 

 

4,414

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

4,196

 

 

(301,101)

 

 

490

 

 

 —

 

 

(296,415)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

368

 

 

(390,937)

 

 

6,383

 

 

 —

 

 

(384,186)

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

(955)

 

 

899,028

 

 

7,488

 

 

 —

 

 

905,561

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

(587)

 

$

508,091

 

$

13,871

 

$

 —

 

$

521,375

 

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(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

3,521

 

$

776,364

 

$

(26,288)

 

$

 —

 

$

753,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(16,119)

 

 

(235,078)

 

 

(5,972)

 

 

 —

 

 

(257,169)

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

(57,276)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(57,276)

 

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

58,381

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

58,381

 

Intercompany transfers

 

 

16,119

 

 

(16,119)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from asset sales

 

 

 9

 

 

19,237

 

 

2,599

 

 

 —

 

 

21,845

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

 9

 

 

(230,855)

 

 

(3,373)

 

 

 —

 

 

(234,219)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,000)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,000)

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,111)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,111)

 

Intercompany transfers

 

 

300,152

 

 

(300,152)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(300,152)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(300,152)

 

Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding

 

 

1,040

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,040

 

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock

 

 

(3,912)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,912)

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

 

(775)

 

 

1,509

 

 

200

 

 

 —

 

 

934

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(3,647)

 

 

(339,754)

 

 

200

 

 

 —

 

 

(343,201)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(117)

 

 

205,755

 

 

(29,461)

 

 

 —

 

 

176,177

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

(838)

 

 

693,273

 

 

36,949

 

 

 —

 

 

729,384

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

(955)

 

$

899,028

 

$

7,488

 

$

 —

 

$

905,561

 

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(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2015

 

 

 

Guarantor/

 

Issuer

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Total

 

 

    

Parent

    

Subsidiary

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

3,623

 

$

1,379,707

 

$

45,244

 

$

 —

 

$

1,428,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(24,818)

 

 

(1,064,288)

 

 

(42,339)

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,131,445)

 

Purchase of short-term investments

 

 

 —

 

 

(45,607)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(45,607)

 

Intercompany transfers

 

 

24,818

 

 

(24,818)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from asset sales

 

 

 1

 

 

21,329

 

 

1,313

 

 

 —

 

 

22,643

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

 1

 

 

(1,113,384)

 

 

(41,026)

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,154,409)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,000)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,000)

 

Proceeds from senior notes, net of discount

 

 

 —

 

 

497,125

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

497,125

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,474)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,474)

 

Proceeds on short-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,002

 

 

 —

 

 

1,002

 

Payments on short-term debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,002)

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,002)

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(59,654)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(59,654)

 

Intercompany transfers

 

 

358,021

 

 

(358,021)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(298,367)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(298,367)

 

Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholding

 

 

2,650

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,650

 

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock

 

 

(5,140)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,140)

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

 

78

 

 

3,665

 

 

29

 

 

 —

 

 

3,772

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(2,412)

 

 

97,295

 

 

29

 

 

 —

 

 

94,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,212

 

 

363,618

 

 

4,247

 

 

 —

 

 

369,077

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

(2,050)

 

 

329,655

 

 

32,702

 

 

 —

 

 

360,307

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

(838)

 

$

693,273

 

$

36,949

 

$

 —

 

$

729,384

 

NOTE 17  SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

    

1st Quarter

    

2nd Quarter

    

3rd Quarter

    

4th Quarter

 

Operating revenues

 

$

368,590

 

$

405,283

 

$

498,564

 

$

532,304

 

Operating loss

 

 

(49,164)

 

 

(65,672)

 

 

(28,028)

 

 

(29,677)

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(34,554)

 

 

(48,473)

 

 

(23,125)

 

 

(21,711)

 

Net loss

 

 

(35,063)

 

 

(48,818)

 

 

(21,799)

 

 

(22,532)

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.20)

 

Net loss

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.21)

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.20)

 

Net loss

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.21)

 

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2016

    

1st Quarter

    

2nd Quarter

    

3rd Quarter

    

4th Quarter

 

Operating revenues

 

$

487,847

 

$

438,191

 

$

366,486

 

$

331,708

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

38,670

 

 

41,621

 

 

(13,256)

 

 

(93,001)

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

15,898

 

 

25,174

 

 

(21,193)

 

 

(72,869)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

16,002

 

 

21,205

 

 

(21,200)

 

 

(72,835)

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.23

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.68)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.19

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.68)

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.23

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.68)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.19

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.68)

 


The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, net loss includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $0.6 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis.

InDuring the second quarter of fiscal 2017, net loss includes an after-tax gain fromyear 2021, we reorganized our IT operations and moved select IT functions to a managed service provider. Costs incurred as of September 30, 2021 in connection with the salerestructuring are primarily comprised of assets of $10.1 million, $0.09 per share on a diluted basis.

Inone-time severance benefits to employees who were involuntarily terminated. During the third quarter of fiscal 2017, net loss includes an after-tax gain fromyear 2021, we commenced a voluntary separation program at our local office in Argentina for which we incurred severance charges for employees who were voluntarily terminated.

Additionally, during fiscal year 2021, we continued to take measures to lower our cost structure based on activity levels. During fiscal year 2021, we incurred one-time moving related expenses primarily due to the saledownsizing and relocation of assets of $1.3 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis.

Inour Houston assembly facility and various storage yards used for idle rigs. These charges are included in other restructuring expenses within the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, net loss includes an after-tax gain fromtable below.

The following table summarizes the sale of assets of $2.3 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis.

InCompany's restructuring charges incurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2016, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.9 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis and an after-tax loss related to currency exchange losses of approximately $5.4 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis. 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2016, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $1.5 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis.

Inyear ended September 30, 2021:

Year Ended September 30, 2021
(in thousands)North America SolutionsInternational SolutionsCorporateTotal
Employee termination benefits$54 $207 $1,215 $1,476 
Other restructuring expenses3,815 — 635 $4,450 
Total restructuring charges$3,869 207 $1,850 $5,926 
Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net loss includes an after-tax impairment charge, primarilyyear 2020, we implemented cost controls and began evaluating further measures to respond to the combination of weakened commodity prices, uncertainties related to used drilling equipment,the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting market volatility. We restructured our operations to accommodate scale during an industry downturn and to re-organize our operations to align to new marketing and management strategies. We commenced a number of approximately $2.9 million, $0.03restructuring efforts as a result of this evaluation, which included, among other things, a reduction in our capital allocation plans, changes to our organizational structure, and a reduction of staffing levels. Costs incurred during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 in connection with the restructuring were primarily comprised of severance benefits to employees who were voluntarily or involuntarily terminated, benefits related to forfeitures and costs related to modification of stock-based compensation awards.
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The following table summarizes the Company's restructuring charges incurred during the year ended September 30, 2020:
Year Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)North America SolutionsOffshore Gulf of MexicoInternational SolutionsOtherCorporate G&ATotal
Employee termination benefits$10,041 $1,432 $2,991 $321 $4,745 $19,530 
Stock-based compensation benefit(3,036)(178)(11)(61)(197)(3,483)
Total restructuring charges$7,005 $1,254 $2,980 $260 $4,548 $16,047 
These expenses are recorded within restructuring charges on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
NOTE 19 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As part of our commitment to return cash to shareholders, on October 17, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash supplemental dividend of $0.235 per share on a diluted basis.

In the fourth quarterCompany’s common stock, payable on December 1, 2022, to stockholders of fiscal 2016, net loss includes an after-tax gain fromrecord at the saleclose of assetsbusiness on November 15, 2022. The payable date and record date of $1.4 million, $0.01this supplemental dividend coincides with the dates applicable to the Company’s base dividend of $0.25 per share, which was declared on September 7, 2022.

In October 2022, we purchased a diluted basis.

In$14.1 million equity investment, representing approximately 106 million shares, in Tamboran Resources Limited ("Tamboran"). Tamboran's shares are listed and publicly traded on the fourth quarterAustralian Securities Exchange. Additionally, during September 2022, we entered into a fixed-term drilling services agreement with Tamboran. The expected $30.3 million of revenue to be earned over the term of the contract is included within our contract backlog as of September 30, 2022, as mobilization is expected to commence in fiscal 2016, net loss includes an after-tax loss from an other-than-temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities of $15.9 million, $0.15 loss per share on a diluted basis.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net loss includes an after-tax loss from a litigation settlement of $12.0 million, $0.11 loss per share on a diluted basis.

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Item 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

Item 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10‑K, our

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a‑15(e) or 15d‑15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2017.the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report have been designed and are effective at the reasonable assurance level so that the information required to be disclosed by us in our SEC filings, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specific in the SEC’s rules, regulations, and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that:

·

our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and

as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding financial disclosure. We believe that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

·

our disclosure controls and procedures operate such that important information flows to appropriate collection and disclosure points in a timely manner and are effective to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, and made known to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, particularly during the period when this Form 10‑K was prepared, as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding the required disclosure.

b)Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a‑15(f) or 15d‑15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our internal control over financial reporting is 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. Our 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 the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

(ii)

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and the Board of Directors; and

(iii)

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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.

Management, with the participationA copy of our Chief Executive Officer and ChiefManagement’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Officer, conducted an evaluationReporting is included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

c)    Attestation Report of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring OrganizationsIndependent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
A copy of the Treadway Commission. This evaluation included reviewreport of the documentation of controls, evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a conclusion on this evaluation. Although there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal control over financial reporting, based on this evaluation, management has concluded thatErnst & Young LLP, our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2017.

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The independent registered public accounting firm, that audited our financial statements, Ernst & Young LLP, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting. This report appears below at the endis included in Item 8 of this Item 9A of Form 10‑K.

c)10-K.

d)    Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There werehave been no material changes in our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting during our fourth fiscal quarter of 2017the year ended September 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

We have audited Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the “COSO criteria”). Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2017, and our report dated November 22, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma

November 22, 2017

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Item 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
PART III

Item 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the captions “Proposal 1—Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”“Executive Officers” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 7, 2018,in calendar year 2023, to be filed with the SEC notno later than 120 days after September 30, 2017. Information required under this item with respect to executive officers under Item 401 of Regulation S‑K appears under “Executive Officers of the Company” in Part I of this Form 10‑K.

2022.

We have adopted a Code of Ethics for our Principal Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers. The text of this code is located on our website under “Corporate Governance.“http://ir.helmerichpayne.com/websites/helmerichandpayne/English/4500.html.” Our Internet address is www.hpinc.com.www.helmerichpayne.com. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers from this code on our website.

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Item 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item regarding executive compensation, as well as director compensation and compensation committee interlocks and insider participation, is incorporated herein by reference to the material beginning with the caption “Executive Compensation Discussion and Analysis”“Compensation Committee Report” and ending with the caption “Potential Payments Upon Change‑in‑Control”“Pay Ratio Disclosure”, as well as under the captions “Director Compensation in Fiscal 2017”Year 2022” and “Corporate Governance—Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 7, 2018,in calendar year 2023, to be filed with the SEC notno later than 120 days after September 30, 2017.

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Item 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the captions “Summary of All Existing Equity Compensation Plans,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Security Ownership of Directors and Management” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 7, 2018,in calendar year 2023, to be filed with the SEC notno later than 120 days after September 30, 2017.

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Item 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the captions “Corporate Governance—Transactions With Related Persons, Promoters and Certain Control Persons” and “Corporate Governance—Director Independence” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 7, 2018,in calendar year 2023, to be filed with the SEC notno later than 120 days after September 30, 2017.

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Item 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the caption “Proposal 2—Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors—Audit Fees” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 7, 2018,in calendar year 2023, to be filed with the SEC notno later than 120 days after September 30, 2017.

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Item 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

1.Financial Statements:Statements:  Our consolidated financial statements, together with the notes thereto and the report of Ernst & Young LLP dated November 22, 2017,16, 2022, are listed below and included in Item 8—“Financial “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10‑K.

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49

Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2017 and 2016

50

52

53

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2.Financial Statement Schedules:Schedules:  All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or required or because the required information is contained in the financial statements or included in the notes thereto.

3.Exhibits.Exhibits:  The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10‑K. Exhibits incorporated by reference are duly noted as such.

2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 22, 2017 between Helmerich & Payne, Inc., MOTIVE Drilling Technologies, Inc., Spring Merger Sub, Inc., and Shareholder Representative Services LLC is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, SEC File No. 001-04221.

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3.2

4.1

4.2

4.24.3

4.4

4.34.5

*10.1

Change of Control Agreement applicable to Chief Executive Officer and form of Change of Control Agreement applicable to certain other officers (other than CEO) and employees of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 10.1and 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑QSecond Supplemental Indenture, dated September 29, 2021, to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.2

Credit AgreementIndenture, dated July 13, 2016, among Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.,December 20, 2018, between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, is incorporatedas trustee (including the form of 2.900% Senior Note due 2031) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14.2 of the Company’s Form 8‑K filed on July 13, 2016,September 29, 2021, SEC File No. 001‑04221.04221).

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10.3

Office LeaseRegistration Rights Agreement, dated May 30, 2003, between K/B Fund IV andSeptember 29, 2021, among Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporatedand the initial purchasers named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.184.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 29, 2021, SEC File No. 001-04221)

10.1

10.410.2

10.3
*10.4

*10.5

Second Amendment to Office Lease dated December 13, 2011, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8‑K filed by the Company on December 14, 2011, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.6

Third Amendment to Office Lease dated September 5, 2012, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (with form of Fourth Amendment to Office Lease attached thereto as Exhibit “B”) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2012, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.7

Fifth Amendment to Office Lease dated December 21, 2012, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.8

Sixth Amendment to Office Lease dated April 24, 2013, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8‑K filed by the Company on April 26, 2013, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.9

Seventh Amendment to Office Lease dated September 16, 2013, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8‑K filed by the Company on September 17, 2013, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.10

Eighth Amendment to Office Lease dated March 24, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.11

Ninth Amendment to Office Lease dated June 16, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.12

Tenth Amendment to Office Lease dated November 26, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.13

Eleventh Amendment to Office Lease dated February 18, 2015,  and Twelfth Amendment to Office Lease dated June 30, 2015, both between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and ASP, Inc., are incorporated herein by reference toExhibits 10.1and10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.14

Thirteenth Amendment to Office Lease dated October 9, 2015, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2015, SEC File No. 001‑04221.

10.15

Fourteenth Amendment to Office Lease dated October 9, 2015, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, SEC File No. 001-04221.

10.16

Fifteenth Amendment to Office Lease dated August 25, 2017, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

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*10.17

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix “A” of the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed January 26, 2006.

*10.18

2012-1 Amendment to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.

*10.19

Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, (ii) Incentive Stock Option Agreement, and (iii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.

*10.20

Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executives: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, Incentive Stock Option Agreement, and Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.

*10.21

Form of Amendment to Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executive officers are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.

*10.22

Form of Amendment to Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executive officers are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.

*10.23

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated(incorporated herein by reference to Appendix “A” of the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on January 26, 2011.2011, SEC File No. 001-04221).

*10.24

10.6

Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement is incorporated(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221, and001-04221).(ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.

*10.25

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10.8

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10.14

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10.15

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Financial statements from this Form 10‑K formatted in XBRL:Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii)(iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 16.  FORM 10‑K SUMMARY

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SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized:

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

By:

/s/ John W. Lindsay

John W. Lindsay,

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 16, 2022

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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 Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

Signature

Title

Date

/s/ John W. Lindsay

Director, President and Chief Executive

Officer

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

John W. Lindsay

Officer (Principal(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Juan Pablo Tardio

Mark W. Smith

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Juan Pablo Tardio

Mark W. Smith

(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Gordon K. Helm

Sara M. Momper

Vice President and Controller (Principal

Chief Accounting Officer

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Gordon K. Helm

Sara M. Momper

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ Hans Helmerich

Director and Chairman of the Board

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Hans Helmerich

/s/ Delaney M. Bellinger

DirectorNovember 16, 2022
Delaney Bellinger
/s/ Belgacem ChariagDirectorNovember 16, 2022
Belgacem Chariag
/s/ Kevin G. Cramton

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Kevin G. Cramton

/s/ Randy A. Foutch

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Randy A. Foutch

/s/ Paula Marshall

Director

November 22, 2017

Paula Marshall

/s/ Jose R. Mas

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Jose R. Mas

/s/ Thomas A. Petrie

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Thomas A. Petrie

/s/ Donald F. Robillard, Jr.

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Donald F. Robillard, Jr.

/s/ Edward B. Rust, Jr.

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

Edward B. Rust, Jr.

/s/ Mary M. VanDeWeghe

DirectorNovember 16, 2022
Mary M. VanDeWeghe
/s/ John D. Zeglis

Director

November 22, 2017

16, 2022

John D. Zeglis


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